Adina Country Master Automatic Underground  NK151 S2FB work watch is real! It breaks the myth that a watch can’t work and play!

Second generation Australian watchmaking house Adina is well known for pushing the envelope when it comes to what their watches can do. Its fondness for their Oceaneer and Amphibian collections can draw you away for what is often the testing ground of these ranges. The Country Master work watch collection is a legend in the Australian Outback. Each Country Master has been made as tough as they can make them, to not only survive in this hostile environment but to thrive!  Conceived out of the requirements of underground coal miners to wear mechanical watches the Adina was born. The brand has established a reputation for delivering high quality and functionality whilst being true to its Australian roots. To fully appreciate the merits of the Adina “Underground” Automatic, it’s good to understand the story of the brand, this timepiece and its story.

The history of the Adina Underground Automatic watch

The earth has reserved its mysteries for as long as man has roamed. The earliest mines are over 10 000 years old but it wasn’t until the Industrial Revolution spurred improvements in explosives and mining equipment mechanical drills powered by pistons, then compressed air, significantly increased the capability and efficiency of mining hard rock. Improvements in other mining processes occurred too. Hand-powered loading and hauling were replaced by electric conveyors, mine cars, and vehicles. Steam-driven pumps solved the problem of water inflow. Candles and oil-wick lamps were improved by gas lamps, and eventually battery-powered lamps. Mechanization and new technology sparked dramatic improvements in mining techniques. As mining became wider spread and went deeper underground, the need for safer work practices began to become a priority. It was a daring feat that saw the Mponeng gold mine hit 4km deep and it was a testament to the miners that were willing to undertake as nobody had successfully descended to such depths in history. Not much was known about the earth and the hostile nature of the environment down there so the need for intrinsically safe underground miners watch was born.

Looking deeper at the Adina “Underground” Automatic.

The first thing you notice when looking at the face of the Australian specially designed and hand-built Adina Underground is the case shape. As part of the Counrty Master collection the heptagon shape is a signature ensuring toughness and this model is specifically for the underground miner or for someone who appreciates a watch that can do the lot. The Australian Adina Country Master Automatic “Underground” NK151 S2FB work watch exudes rugged sophistication. Constructed from robust nickel free, marine grade stainless steel, the 38mm case houses the Swiss-Made Sellita SW200 movement. The luminous blue index dial whilst providing optimum clarity is also protected by a sapphire crystal. A sapphire crystal glass is well known for its unparalleled scratch resistance. This Adina watch has been equipped with a comfortable yet strong stainless-steel bracelet. The solid stamped bracelet shuts firmly through a 3-fold clasp with safety catch. Being an Australian watch, which probably spend the week end out on the water keeping the water out is a top priority. Doing that all important job is the 7mm steel bioring crown. Arguably unrivalled for water and dust protection.