Independent Watchmakers · 2026-10-17
Reservoir Kanister Mark II turns a classic gauge into a wristwatch
The Kanister Mark II uses a retrograde minute hand, jumping-hour window and 56-hour automatic calibre inside a new 41mm integrated-bracelet case.
By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Reservoir
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Reservoir’s Kanister Mark II applies the collection’s second-generation architecture to a dial inspired by classic road-car instruments. Retrograde minutes occupy the broad upper arc, the hour jumps through a window at six, and a power-reserve display completes the dashboard arrangement. The 41mm steel case mixes satin-brushed and polished surfaces and joins directly to an integrated steel bracelet.
Inside, the RSV-240 automatic movement combines a La Joux-Perret G100 base with Reservoir’s 113-part proprietary module. It operates at 4Hz, stores roughly 56 hours of power and supports the three signature indications. Water resistance is 50 metres. Reference RSV01.KN/137 is listed at €6,800, with shipping scheduled from 9 November 2026. The understated black dial makes the unusual display system easier to read than its theatrical mechanics might suggest.