At Wandering Hours, we are incredibly proud to present a milestone in avant-garde independent horology: the Atowak Manta-X Collection. Strikingly inspired by the hydrodynamic glide and biomorphic flow of deep-sea manta rays, this high-concept masterpiece pushes the boundaries of nature and engineering. Enclosed in a heavily sculpted, lightweight Grade 5 titanium alloy case measuring 49.5mm x 42mm with a thickness of 13mm, the Manta-X cuts down standard wrist weight to a featherlight 67.6 grams. Protected by specialized, dual synthetic sapphire crystals treated with double-sided anti-reflective coatings, this limited-edition release delivers a mesmerizing, three-dimensional wrist presence that acts as an unyielding kinetic sculpture.
For serious independent watch collectors, the Atowak Manta-X is an ambitious leap into the territory of high-end haute horlogerie, mirroring the futuristic architecture and hand-free dial language of the iconic Urwerk UR-100V. While both timepieces share an obvious obsession with cosmic satellite paths, Atowak completely moves away from copying Urwerk by introducing a trio of spectacular world-first mechanical innovations. Instead of Urwerk's traditional three-armed, four-faced configuration, the Manta-X debuts a patented 180° Hexa-Prism 3D Wandering Hour System. This revolutionary layout utilizes a dual-arm, six-faced architecture where the aviation-grade aluminum hour prisms perform a lightning-fast, 0.3-second aerodynamic jump every hour. Beneath the hood lies a premium AK-07BA proprietary movement built on a high-beat, robust Swiss Sellita SW200 base caliber. Enhanced with an internal shock-absorbing carbon fiber track matrix, 26 ruby bearings, and an intricate Tidal Gravitas Minute Wheel featuring 13 synchronized cascading minute disks, it achieves pristine accuracy alongside an impressive 38-hour power reserve.