Edward Christopher custom mechanical watch – Manta model in royal blue

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Edward Christopher custom mechanical watch on man's wrist – Manta model in royal blue

Edward Christopher custom mechanical watch on woman's wrist – Manta model in royal blue

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Edward Christopher custom mechanical watch – Manta model in royal blue rotating 360 degrees on mirrored turntable

The Manta — Royal Blue Edition

Name: The Manta — Royal Blue Edition
Brand: Edward Christopher
SKU: MTA-1-RBR-RYBL-23
Price: 1350.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Winner of a GOOD DESIGN Award, the Manta is a 40mm Swiss automatic sports watch inspired by the beguiling elegance of the Manta Ray. A 3D kaleidoscopic guilloché dial that shifts as you move. Swiss Sellita movement. Internal rotating bidirectional bezel. Two colour-coded crowns. Triple-coated anti-glare sapphire crystal. 200m water resistance. Custom-made from scratch. Fully British.

The colour of open water and clear thinking. For the person who moves through the world with quiet, unhurried confidence. In stock now — ready to ship within 5 days.

Price

£1,350

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Full Technical Specification

Case diameter: 40mm
Case thickness: 11.30mm
Case material: Marine grade stainless steel 316L
Case construction: 4-piece marine grade stainless steel with a screw-down case back
Bezel: Internal rotating bi-directional bezel, in aluminium, with the numerals illuminated by a blue-green Super-LumiNova BGW9 luminance for easy reading in low light
Crowns: The case is fitted with two colour-coded embled-topped crowns, and both are fitted with triple O-ring waterproof gaskets. Hence the water resistance depth capability. The 2 o'clock crown operates the internal rotating bidirectional bezel and is operated by simply twisting the crown clockwise or anticlockwise. And the 4 o'clock crown changes the time (with time hacking) using a very simple and easy to use push-pull mechanism.
Crystals: The flat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is triple coated with anti-glare coating on both sides...and is fitted with hidden O-ring gaskets
Dial: The colour-coded brass dial is painted with a hydraulically stamped 3D kaleidoscope guilloché style pattern with applied indexes which are illuminated by blue BGW9 lume
Strap: Custom made quick-release 2-piece FKM vulcanised rubber strap with 2 keepers fitted with a branded stainless steel buckle. Fits wrist sizes: 13cm-20cm.
Movement: Swiss Sellita SW200-1b (26 jewels) self-winding mechanical movement
Power reserve: 38 hours
Time hacking: Yes (second hand can be stopped for synchronising)
Water resistance: To depths of 200m/660ft (20ATM)
Hands: Custom made hands painted matt black and white illuminated by a blue-green Super-LumiNova BGW9 luminance for easy reading in low light
Lug length: 47.60mm
Lug width: 26.18 mm
Weight: 119g

5 year international warranty

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Strap Adapters (Pair) for the Manta & Manta Revelare

Edward Christopher

Price

£85

Your Manta & Manta Revelare. Your strap. Your rules.

The Manta & Manta Revelare were designed to turn heads. These make sure it never stops.

Our custom-made stainless steel, quick-release strap adapters fit seamlessly onto your Manta or Manta Revelare, unlocking the full universe of standard 20mm straps and bracelets. Leather. NATO. Mesh. Metal bracelet. If it's 20mm, it works.

Swap in seconds. No tools. No fuss. Just a clean, satisfying click — and an entirely new look on your wrist.

Sold as a pair. Built to the same exacting standards as the watch they serve.

Your Warranty

You watch is covered by an industry leading 5 year international warranty, effective from the date of your purchase. Just register your warranty within 30 days of purchase.

Giving to Charity

By investing in our watches you're also investing in children & young people in need...as we're contributing a lump sum donation from EVERY order you make to charities helping them.

Returns

If you decide that you want a replacement or a refund, then with our Returns policy, you have 30 days to return your purchase to us in perfect and resaleable condition.

Delivery

Great news! We deliver worldwide FREE of charge.

Limited Edition

Inspired by the Manta Ray

Inspired by the beguilingly distinctive beauty of the Manta Ray, our fully custom made Manta is a 40mm premium sports watch & dive watch for everyday use...in a range of colours to suit your varying clothing, moods and occasions.

But we wanted it to be more than just beautiful.

So we've also made it interesting...with, amongst other striking features, a 3D kaleidoscopic guilloché dial that changes as you move the watch, an internal rotating bezel and sumptuous colour coding in all the right places.

The Manta Sports & Dive Watch

Inspired by the distinctively beguiling beauty of the Manta Ray, our Manta is a 40mm luxury dive watch for everyday use...in a range of colours to suit your varying clothing and...even your varying moods!

Just some of the highlights include a 3D guilloché style colour-coded dial, a Swiss self-winding mechanical movement, a bidirectional internal rotating bezel, colour-coded crowns and quick-release straps, and more (full details below).

And, by investing in our watches, you're also investing in children & young people in need around the world, as we're contributing a lump sum donation from EVERY order you make to charities helping them.

Kaleidoscopic Guilloché Colour-Coded Dial

The Manta has a striking 3D kaleidoscope guilloché colour-coded brass dial with applied indexes, illuminated by blue BGW9 lume.

And the custom made watch hands are painted matt black and white and are illuminated by a blue-green Super-LumiNova BGW9 luminance for sustained easy reading in low light.

Internal Rotating Bidirectional Bezel with 60 Crunchy Clicks!

The watch has an internal rotating bidirectional bezel, made from aluminium, with 60 smooth and crunchy clicks.

And the bezel numerals are also illuminated by a blue-green Super-LumiNova.

Loaded With Super-LumiNova

The watch markers are made from blocks (yes, blocks) of blue-green Super-LumiNova (BGW9). No sparse Lumi lines here!

And these complement the equally sustaining brightness of the hands.

Swiss Self-Winding Mechanical Movement

This watch is powered by a Swiss made Sellita automatic (self-winding) mechanical movement with 26 jewels.

This movement also has time hacking (synchronising your watch to the second) and a power reserve of 38 hours.

It also has water resistance to depths of 200m/660ft.

Comfortable Custom Made Colour-Coded Quick-Release Straps

Each of our watches come with colour-coded, custom made, quick-release, 2-piece, FKM vulcanised rubber watch straps with 2 keepers fitted.

The strap also comes with an Edward Christopher branded stainless steel buckle that means business!

Our Manta watches fit wrist sizes of 13cm-20cm/5ins-8ins (for both men and women).

Two Colour-Coded Custom Crowns

The case is fitted with two colour-coded tubes & crowns...and both are fitted with triple waterproof O-ring gaskets.

The 2 o'clock crown operates the internal rotating bidirectional bezel...and the 4 o'clock crown, with the Edward Christopher logo motif, changes the time.

Triple-Coated Anti-Glare Sapphire Crystal - On Both Sides

This watch dial is encased by a flat scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with a triple-coated anti-glare coating on both sides.

It's also fitted with hidden O-ring gaskets (most luxury watches are fitted with visible gaskets...and their visibility, albeit minimal, can detract a little from the look & feel of the watch. Just saying!).

Reduced Packaging, Increased Style

While the vast majority of packaging for high end and luxury watches is voluminous and makes an often appealing and grand design and size statement, we've chosen instead to make a greater packaging statement!

Because ours is based on a reduced use of packaging (we try to use as much recycled paper and cardboard as possible) while keeping up the highest practical and style standards.

So, your watch is still beautifully presented on a cream cushion in our elegant box (in the Edward Christopher brand colour) that contains everything else you need: your cloth watch bag, your watch cloth and your warranty card, as well as the styled protective elements. All contained in one smaller, but still beautifully packaged presentation box.

Inspired By The Manta Ray

The watch's name is inspired by the beguiling elegance, distinctive beauty and other eye-catching qualities of the Manta Ray. Because…Mantas are truly special.

They're giant, charismatic geniuses. Mantas have huge brains - the biggest of any fish - with especially developed areas for learning, problem solving and communicating.

They're playful, curious and are also friendly to humans.

A Watch That Inspires Others

So, this is a watch that looks and feels great on you, whether you're scuba diving with Mantas, enjoying yourself at an elegant party or wanting to make a great and engaging impression in a formal business setting.

In fact, wherever and whenever you wear your Manta, people will love talking to you about it - not just because of its striking looks and features, but also because, when you invest in one, you also invest in children and young people in need.

Let customers speak for us

from 23 reviews

Robert Dean

Edward Christopher®

An absolute pleasure getting to know the brand and it's owner. Having had the fortune of working together on a photoshoot for Edward Christopher Watches, I had the opportunity to try on some stunning pieces. The watches are a showstopper!! Absolutely beautiful, and perfectly balanced weight on your wrist.

03/07/2026

Dean Mason

The Manta Revelare — Forest Green Edition

Amazing item and service

Fantastic to deal with. Sean being very attentive to all details. Watch is a fantastic piece and well packaged for unboxing. Looks amazing and will definitely be purchasing another watch in the future. Definitley a name to look for in the future.

11/04/2025

Mark Prince

The Manta Revelare — Forest Green Edition

The watch has not left my wrist since it arrived

The watch has not left my wrist since it arrived, I love this product, unbelievable value and superb quality. Fantastic product, great value and communication all the way through the purchase process. Impressed with the personal service and communication from the company owner.

10/18/2025

Mr Hodge

The Manta — Rose Red Edition

Outstanding!

Outstanding! Fantastic feedback through ordering and shipping progress, then again once received checking that everything was good with the watch.

05/21/2025

Mr Hodge

Strap Adapters (Pair) for the Manta & Manta Revelare

Beautifully made

Beautifuly made, easy to fit and a pleasure to use. No problems fitting standard bracelets, straps and NATO's. Spacing around springbar is a close fit so my thicker leather NATO was a no go.

05/21/2025

Deborah Brown

The Manta — Sky Blue Edition

Excellent service and product as well…

Excellent service and product as well as after sales contact which was unexpected. Partner loved his watch

01/07/2025

Geoff

The Manta — Rose Red Edition

Manta - Rose Red

Very cool watch with some unique features.. I like it!

12/03/2024

S Wayles

The Manta — Sky Blue Edition

Excellent 10/10

Had the pleasure of meeting Sean and his fantastic Watch Brand at the Manchester Watch show recently And from the moment my eyes connected with the Sky blue Manta it had my heart the quality and craftsmanship is amazing I can’t believe how much detail has been put into this timepiece The guilloche Dial is a masterpiece and wouldn’t look out of place on any high end watch and the colour is outstanding it was in my opinion the standout piece at the show The strap is excellent and very comfortable and even the buckle hasn’t escaped Sean’s attention to detail Value for Money is superb and with the added benefit of every purchase supporting a worthy cause Edward Christopher is a great addition to the British Watchmakers industry and I’m sure will go from strength to strength and I can’t wait to see what Sean does next.

11/13/2024

Ryan Perdomo

The Manta — Royal Blue Edition

Absolutely beautiful watch

Absolutely beautiful watch. I’ve had it for a couple weeks now and have had 0 problems with it. Looks and feels great, part of the profits go to a great cause, would 100% recommend if you’re on the fence about it.

11/02/2024

Matthew Goodwin

The Manta — Royal Blue Edition

Edward Christopher Manta

Getting to meet the people behind the art of the watch was incredible. The piece itself is beautiful and well-made; I am delighted with my purchase and buying experience.

10/31/2024

John Griffin

The Manta — Forest Green Edition

Beautiful watch

Beautiful watch. Very well looked after and the watch I wanted was every bit as impressive in reality as it was in the pictures. The service was very personal.

10/17/2024

Peter

The Manta — Sky Blue Edition

Manta - Sky Blue

Wow, words cannot describe this piece. Considering it is EC first watch you would think they have been in the business for decades! The originality in design coupled with the Swiss movement is exemplary! The fit and finish of this watch just goes to show how good a piece can be for a great price. All this isn’t taking the ethics and will of the brand and owner to make a difference and help children and young people in need! Wow. Keep up the good work EC team! 👊🫶

09/19/2024

Craig

The Manta — Sky Blue Edition

Great experience

It was a great personal interaction with someone who cares about their product

09/16/2024

Russ C

The Manta — Midnight Black Edition

Outstanding first products from a fledgling company

For a fledgling company, this is excellent. The dial is superb and is what won me over when I met the owner of the company at an event. He is a really nice guy too and I look forward to future releases and developments.

09/14/2024

Conrad Adam

The Manta — Sky Blue Edition

Brilliant

Brilliant product. Brilliant price. Great service. Top draw micro brand pushing forward the best of British Watch Making.

I’m a watch collector and this is the first new watch I have ever bought. I own about 40 pre owned pieces varying in value but I had to break my own rule of not buying new and get this watch given the quality and price of the Manta.

Can’t wait to see what this brand does next.

Big thanks to Sean and the team.

08/23/2024