Building on the success of their previous Batman collections, Undone has now released the Dark Knight Retrospective. This time, the watch pits Batman against the Riddler with a watch inspired by the iconic Batmobile from the 1960s TV show.
The Dark Knight Retrospective is 42mm wide and nearly 14mm thick on a 22mm quick-release Cordura strap. Those stout proportions are due largely to the watch’s most striking aspect, a huge K1 domed mineral crystal that evokes the Batmobile’s bullet-proof canopies.
The satin black DLC coated 316L stainless steel case is finished with a red anodised aluminium trim on the case and crown, not unlike the red pinstriping on that sleek black car. Inside, is a ruthenium plated Seiko NH72 skeleton automatic.
For the dial, Undone looked to the Batmobile’s Detect-A-Scope, here imagined as a transparent dial with “radar” lume that reveals the Riddler’s latest crime spree. With a water resistance rating of just 30m, one hopes the Riddler isn’t hiding out undersea, but the Dark Knight Retrospective is not a dive watch; it’s a fun and collectible homage to one of the great comic book heroes.
The Dark Knight Retrospective is limited to only 999 pieces worldwide and is available for purchase directly from Undone.com for $499.
