If I got a nickel every time someone complimented this Pelton Sector Nickel Silver Limited Edition, it would have paid for itself. But who cares what others think? It’s the enjoyment that the wearer gets from the watch that truly matters.

Pelton Watches, based in Detroit, Michigan, USA, is run by Deni Mesanovic. On their normal line of watches, Pelton uses ETA movements and Deni makes the cases/bracelets in-house. Deni is no stranger to machining high quality products, as he started by making high-end ribbon microphones. (For more background, listen to the Worn & Wound podcast episode #79.)

This Pelton Sector Nickel Silver Limited Edition costs more ($1749) than the standard Silver and Ruthenium Sector models ($1499). So what do you get for that added cost? The ETA 2824-2 movement in the standard Sector (with date function) is a Standard Grade adjusted to +/- 6spd, whereas the LE is a top grade adjusted to +/- 4spd with the date function removed – no phantom date crown position.

What really sets the Pelton Sector Nickel Silver Limited Edition apart from the standard model is that Deni also makes the sector dials himself out of nickel silver. You can see the amount of effort that goes into making the dial from the various finishes present. The end result is a dial that is highly legible, yet still manages to play amazingly well with the light.

When I received the watch, I found the inner top lugs a bit too “sharp” for my tastes, so I asked Deni to soften the edges just a bit for me — problem solved. The only on-going nitpick I have is that the 10-sided crown is a bit hard for me to grip; winding the watch and screwing the crown is harder for me.

Overall, I’m a big fan of this watch. I love supporting independent makers, and Deni is a great craftsman. The case shape/finishing, drilled lugs, and that dynamic dial make this watch wearable on just about anything. I look forward to seeing more watches from Pelton.