GRUVEBUS - WHITE
PRE-ORDER - DELIVERY: OCTOBER
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PRE-ORDER - DELIVERY: OCTOBER
PRE-ORDER - DELIVERY: OCTOBER
Deep inside the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, Norwegian miners have worked seams of ultra-pure anthracite for over a century. Gruvebus takes its name—and its toughness—from that legacy.
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Quenched mining-grade steel – the 40 mm case is fired with high-carbon anthracite from Svalbard’s Mine 7, then salt-quenched, boosting hardness from about 192 HV to 224 HV (≈ 17 % harder than standard 316 L) for better scratch and impact resistance.
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Always-on glow – Swiss Trigalight GTLS tubes in the hands and hour markers emit a steady green-blue light for 25 years, backed up by a burst of Swiss Super-LumiNova when you step from sun to shaft.
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Coal-textured dial – an exact 3D impression of raw coal is pressed into the brass dial, sealed under three layers of clear lacquer so it feels smooth but looks rugged.
Case-back tribute – a deep relief of the load-bearing miner from Longyearbyen’s iconic Gruvebus statue—reproduced with permission from sculptor Tore Bjørn Skjølsvik—honours the men and women who move mountains underground.
A unique piece of Arctic industrial history – captured in a timepiece.
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Two year from the date of receiving the watch.
This warranty covers manufacturing defects on the watch itself (movement, case, crystal, strap). Other parts than the above are not covered by this warranty. To have replacement covered under this warranty performed, please use our contact form on the "contact us"
We are a Norwegian watch brand that was started in 2017 by three Norwegian watch enthusiasts.
For us, Norway is defined in many ways by the presence or absence of light in spectacular nature. Many of our dials and designs are therefore inspired by the many and unique lighting conditions you can experience above the arctic circle, and we allow ourselves to be fascinated by how these in their own way create an experience of time.
We combine quality components and design in watches that we hope will be with you for a long time to come. Our goal is to make watches in quality materials at an unbeatable price that have a finish normally only found in higher price ranges. We design and do all the development in Norway, while the production takes place abroad. We only source high-quality components and can mention, among other things, surgical grade stainless steel and scratch-resistant sapphire glass with anti-reflection coating on the inside. Miyota, Seiko or Sellita movements respectively from Japan or Switzerland. Swiss Super-LumiNova® and full-grain leather from Italy or Horween leather from Chicago in the USA.
Built for Darkness – Born in the Mine.
The Gruvebus watch is an Arctic monument in time-piece form, engineered to withstand the very darkness that inspired it. Swiss GTLS tritium tubes in the hands and hour markers emit a constant glow, while Swiss Super-LumiNova bursts to life when you move from light to shadow.
The dial bears a pattern taken from a coal fragment we found in Mine 3—an exact impression pressed into the plate to capture the raw texture of the bedrock beneath Longyearbyen—then sealed under three layers of clear lacquer to give a perfectly smooth surface for the markers and luminous tubes
The Gruvebus Statue – A Greeting from the Arctic
The case-back carries a deep-cast relief inspired by Longyearbyen’s iconic Gruvebus statue—reproduced with permission from Norwegian sculptor Tore Bjørn Skjølsvik—as a salute to miners everywhere who carve their living from rock.
Beneath it beats a reliable Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic movement, keeping time with unshakable precision.
Black Gold That Makes Steel Stronger
Arctic anthracite is sought after for its ultra-low sulphur, high energy output and near-pure carbon content. Its steady, oxygen-lean flame is perfect for steelmaking, casting moulds and any application that needs scale-free heat and a clean finish.
For the Gruvebus watch we fire our forge with coal from Mine 7—up to 98 % fixed carbon, the same fuel that chemical giant Clariant has trusted for four decades in premium pigments and automotive catalysts. We use it in both the casting moulds and the forge itself. The stable, low-oxygen flame lets us heat 316 L steel to about 870 °C without creating surface scale, then snap-quench it in a salt bath. Hardness climbs from roughly 192 HV to 224 HV—about 17 % harder—delivering noticeably better scratch and impact resistance than ordinary 316 L stainless steel.
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ALL FEES INCLUDED – Duties & VAT are built into our prices, so there’s nothing to pay upon arrival. Enjoy FREE shipping on orders over $69!
We use DHL Express for fast, doorstep delivery from our warehouse in Norway.
If you want to change a product into another model, strap color etc., please contact us so we are able to reserve the new item in our stock immediately. You are always entitled to an exchange or refund within 30 days after you have received your package, as long as the item has not been used. For more information about our refund policy please read HERE.
Swiss Precision at Heart — Sellita SW200-1
The Gruvebus is powered by the Swiss automatic Sellita SW200-1 calibre. Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), it delivers a smooth, exact seconds sweep. Twenty-six jewels reduce friction, while a power reserve of up to 41 hours keeps the watch running even when it’s off the wrist.
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