Tugela GMT, yeah baby!
Yep, sometimes we do follow market trends, and the popularity of the Tugela Super Blue LE could not be ignored. We've had so many requests for the Super Blue LE since the limited 120 pieces sold out, that we had to find a way to bring that colour combo back. So,...
Get to know the owner
If you have ever bought a Draken, you'll probably have received a hand-written thank-you note from me. It's a little personal touch that makes the experience just a little more special. Some know that I will go out of my way when it comes to customer service....
Draken supports rhino anti-poaching
To celebrate the launch of the new Draken watch, the Kruger, we are proud to support a wildlife ranger sponsorship program, in association with Anti-poaching and Tracking Specialists, (ATS). ATS is an award-winning, rhino protection, illegal wildlife...
Update on the Kruger chrono
It's been a while since I shared some info on the Kruger, so in this post, I would like to share a bit about the final dial design, and a few tweaks we've made along the way. So, for starters here is the line up! We wanted to keep it simple and utilitarian for this...
Introducing the Kruger chronograph
When I started Draken 5 years ago, I set out to create a brand of watches that would be durable, reliable and unique. Our first watch - the Tugela - drew inspiration from the rugged terrain of the Drakensberg mountains of South Africa. Since then the...
The next model from Draken
Over the past couple of weeks, I have been working hard on the design of the Kruger pilot chronograph. Design is a part of this job I absolutely love, so it wasn't that hard to find the motivation to work till 12AM most nights. Chronograph design is particularly...
Draken Origins – Episode 3: King Shaka
For the 2021 launch of the Tugela, we've added an exclusive version called the 'Shaka'. No, we didn't name it after the surfer gesture of appreciation 🤙 , but in fact after the legendary Zulu warrior king - Shaka. Who was Shaka? The story of how Shaka came to power...
Making of the Benguela – The Prototypes
I’ve spent the past few weeks testing out the Benguela prototypes and getting feedback from fellow watch enthusiasts. With three different band options (bracelet, rubber and leather), it was important to get a feel for each and make sure they worked with the watch...
Making of the Benguela – The Case Back
The Tugela case back I really wanted to make a splash (figuratively and literally) with the case back of the Benguela, but being a deep dive watch, it would need to be at least 2.2mm thick. That means solid—no crystal display of the movement within. For our...
Making of the Benguela – The Bands
To give you the freedom to customise your Benguela for different styles and activities, we're going to include at least two different band options with your new watch. Bracelet The bead-blasted bracelet on the Tugela 2.0 was popular, so we'll be using the same 22mm...
Making of the Benguela – The Movements
We have some exciting news to share about the movement(s) for the Benguela. (Notice the hint there?) But first, let’s talk movements. If you walk into a watch shop at your local mall, 90 percent of the watches will have quartz movements. This means a battery...
Making of the Benguela – The Dial
In 'Part One' we talked about the case of the watch, with its original hooded lugs. The dial of the Benguela adds another unique element. Understandably, the dial of a watch is it's most recognisable feature. Think about some of the most popular dive...