Independent Watchmakers · 2026-10-16
Temporal Works gives the Series A a sculpted Romanesque dial
Lee Yuen-Rapati’s cut-out numerals reveal a midnight-blue layer in a 50-piece hand-wound edition.
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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on GQ, specifications verified with Temporal Works

What to know
Temporal Works has added the Romanesque to its Series A range in collaboration with designer Lee Yuen-Rapati. Its Roman numerals are openings cut through a silver-white opaline upper dial, exposing a glossy midnight-blue surface below. The resulting two-layer construction gives the typography physical depth rather than relying on printed markings.
The official page describes a 50-piece edition in a 37mm case, powered by the hand-wound Sellita SW210-1 b D4. It specifies 42 hours of power reserve, 50-metre water resistance and production in Japan. The manufacturer’s manual-winding specification takes precedence over GQ’s description of an automatic movement.

GQ reported the Romanesque on 16 October 2026, and Temporal Works directs buyers to The Armoury. A precise first-announcement date has not been established, so no separate release date is assigned.
At a glance
| diameter | 37mm |
|---|---|
| movement | Sellita SW210-1 b D4, manual winding |
| powerReserve | 42h |
| waterResistance | 50m |
| edition | 50 pieces |
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GQ, specifications verified with Temporal Works · Published 2026-10-16 ↗
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