Green Dragon announces Sjoo Sandstrom as official time keepers to the Green Dragon Racing Team. The independent watch maker based in Stockholm Sweden, presented the Royal Chronograph watch to Green Dragon skipper Ian Walker after his arrival into Stockholm. Green Dragon completed Leg 9 of the Volvo Ocean Race race on Monday 15th June, after racing the 525 nm from Marstrand. The fleet will be based in Stockholm for the next 9 days, until the start of the final leg to Russia on the 25th June. .
Sjoo Sandstrom the watchmakers were established in 1996 and have grown to be one of the few independent watch makers in the world. Sjoo Sandstrom have been actively involed in the sailing industry with events including Antigua Classic Race Week and the 2001/02 edition of Volvo Ocean Race.
In 1989 the idea of the Chronolink was born and the development began, In order to achieve the accuracy that was needed, Sjoo Sandstrom initiated a collaboration with the Swedish Defence Industry, once owned by none other than Alfred Nobel. In 1993, Sjoo Sandstrom proudly introduced thier first model, Royal Steel Automatic, in 1000 numbered pieces. Two years later it was awarded the distinction “Excellent Swedish Design”. In 1997, eight years after the idea was born, the Sjoo Sandstrom Chronolink was introduced. Designed to meet the rigourous and precise demands of the Swedish Defence Industry, the Chronolink turned out to be one of the world’s most accurate electronic movements.
The Royal Steel Chronograph is constructed to be the perfect tool for someone dedicated to business or adventure. Every watch is assembled by hand and engraved with a unique serial number.
Editor notes
Sjoo Sandtrom is one of the few independent watch makers in the world. Alll of our timepieces are hand assembled , one by one, with great attention and carte. Our small workshop is situated in the heart of Stockholm, in Gamla Stan, a part of the city that stems from the 13th century. Here, we combine old traditions of handicraft with high technology and innovative attitudes. Sjoo Sandstrom’s manner of assembly watches originates from a rich Swedish tradition of horology, and is an expression of Swedish culture, nature and handicraft.
The pure beauty of Swedish and Scandinavian design is manifest in all of our products. Every watch from Sjoo Sandstrom will continue its journey for generations to come. Connecting the stories of the past with a prosperous future.
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