REC Watches (which stands for Recover, Recycle, Reclaim) has been crafting limited-production timepieces that include reclaimed materials from historic sources since 2014. The brand designs its visionary watches in Denmark and production takes place in Switzerland.

In celebration of "King of Cool" Steve McQueen and his role in the 1963 WWII flick, The Great Escape, this TTT Escape timepiece possesses an inner dial ring that is actually made from reforged metal from the 1961 TR6 Triumph Trophy motorcycle famously featured in the epic film.

After being missing for many years the bike was rescued from a barn in Norfolk, England. Its meticulous rehabilitation retained almost all of its original parts. 

However, lucky for us, the reformed clutch plates and con-rods from the original bike now live on for us to see inside the dial of each TTT Escape. As a highly limited, sold-out edition, only 393 pieces were produced.

The skeletonized multi-layered sandwich dial sports a unique 30-degree rotation adjustment between Ride and Dress positions so you can keep the 12 o'clock position where you need it to be for easy viewing. 

The inner workings of the movement can be spied through the open center of the dial, and a minute track conveniently runs the edge of the dial. Luminous hands help out in low-light scenarios.

Intriguingly, in this watch we find a nod to the original green color of the TR6 motorcycle. As such, look for that same color upon the interior lining of the strap, the rotor, and the dial itself. In addition, we should note that the WH-13371 that spreads across the dial at 5 o'clock was the license plate number of the bike.

As a self-winding automatic watch, the SW200-1 S b Sellita movement beats at 28,800 vph, possesses 26 jewels, and gives you 41 hours of power reserve.

The 316L stainless steel case measures 43 mm in diameter, 12.3 mm in height, and rests upon a totally cool and sporty perforated brown double calf leather strap with a stainless steel wire buckle with polished and sandblasted finishing and a Black PVD-coated tongue.

Additional features include a an exhibition caseback that allows you to see the movement in action, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, and a 50 m / 5 atm water resistance.

As a highly limited-edition and completely-sold out watch with a truly unique construction, we are confident this this REC TTT Escape DNA Edition timepiece will make a fabulous addition to your collection.

Standout feature(s): Highly limited edition of only 393 pieces produced; unique construction containing material from Steve McQueen's bike from The Great Escape.

Details at a glance:

• Model Reference: Rec TTT Escape DNA Edition
• Case Material: 316L stainless steel
• Case Dimensions: 43 mm
• Case Height: 12.3 mm
• Movement: Self-winding automatic; 28,800 vph; 26 jewels; 41-hour power reserve
• Caliber: SW200-1 S b SELLITA
• Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, central seconds
• Dial: Grey, partially skeletonized
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
• Winding Crown: Screw-down
• Water-resistance: 50 m / 5 atm
• Band: Perforated brown double calf leather strap
• Clasp: Stainless steel wire buckle with polished and sandblasted finishing and black PVD-coated tongue
• Country of Origin: Switzerland
• Condition: Pre-owned in very good condition; tested for all functionalities and accuracy; the case has been very lightly touched up in some spots; strap shows normal wear
• Comments: Includes original boxes, and certificate dated in 2023