The Wristwatch Field Guide

Purnell Escape II Forged Carbon

P03RDCB

The Purnell Escape II Forged Carbon is a current-production watch with a forged carbon case. It is priced well above the $2,150 median across the guide. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible.

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Price
$465,000
Material
Carbon
Grade / type
Forged carbon
Water resistance
30 m
Reference
P03RDCB
Type
Other
Case diameter
48.0 mm
Thickness
19 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Manual, double Spherion triple-axis tourbillon
Caliber
CP03
Power reserve
32 hours
Complications
Tourbillon
Colour
Black
Construction
Assembled
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Not verified (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Openworked, colour variants
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (limited to 8 per colour)
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Jul 2026 Source: SH Silver / Hypebeast Maker / listing ↗
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Purnell Escape II Forged Carbon?

The Purnell Escape II Forged Carbon has a forged carbon case with a sapphire caseback. It is recorded at medium confidence pending a maker-stated material.

What size is the Purnell Escape II Forged Carbon?

It is 48.0 mm in diameter, 19 mm thick, and water resistant to 30 m.

How much does the Purnell Escape II Forged Carbon cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $465,000.

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