Guided by classical watchmaking, the Moonphase is a study in restraint, balance, and quiet complication. Long admired for its poetry as much as its precision, the moonphase has historically been reserved for watches that value elegance over excess.
Designed in the True North design studio, this piece draws from mid-century references, soft proportions, considered typography, a dial composed with symmetry and calm. The triple-date function is integrated with intention, its placement timed precisely into the geometry of the dial to preserve clarity, proportion, and classic lines.
Every element exists in harmony. Nothing interrupts the composition; nothing competes for attention.
Quietly precise. Timeless by design.
Product Details
Movement
Miyota Cal. 6P00
Dimensions
Diameter: 38mm
Thickness: 13.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
Domed Crystal
Vintage inspired domed and round sapphire-coated mineral crystal.
Bracelet - Leather Straps
The bracelet uses a dual-screw construction for precise alignment and long-term durability. For best results, sizing is recommended with a watchmaker or jeweler.
The beads-of-rice bracelet design is structurally different from a standard oyster-style link bracelet. Instead of large solid links, it uses many smaller articulated center beads, which creates a few engineering challenges.
1. Preventing Link Twist
Because beads-of-rice bracelets have multiple small inner links, there’s more opportunity for torsional movement.
A dual-screw system locks both sides of the link together, preventing the bracelet from slowly twisting or loosening over time.
2. Maintaining Alignment
With beads-of-rice, the bracelet must stay perfectly centered so the rows of beads flow evenly.
A single screw + tube can allow slight play after years of wear.
Double screws clamp the link plates together, keeping the bracelet tight and aligned.
3. Long-Term Durability
Factories sometimes use double screws because:
- •the bracelet has many smaller moving parts
- •tolerances are tighter
- •it reduces screw back-out over time
This is why you sometimes see the system on higher-end BOR bracelets.
4. Vintage-Style Bracelets Often Use It
Interestingly, some factories adopt double screws when they are trying to reproduce vintage multi-link bracelets, because those designs have more articulation than modern chunky bracelets.
Water Resistance
Depth 50 meters - 165 feet
One thing that’s important with any watch is that water resistance and heat resistance are really two different things.
We never recommend wearing a watch in warm or hot water — showers, hot tubs, saunas, etc. — regardless of its water-resistance rating. This applies to our watches just as it does to a high-end dive watch from Rolex or any other manufacturer.
The issue is the heat. Watches rely on rubber gaskets and seals around the crown, caseback and crystal to maintain water resistance. Repeated heating and cooling causes those materials to expand and contract, which can accelerate deterioration of the seals and eventually allow moisture into the case. Soap, shampoo and other chemicals can also be hard on those seals.
A watch designed for deep diving may withstand tremendous water pressure, but that doesn't make hot water a good environment for its gaskets. Cold or room-temperature water and hot water put very different stresses on the seals.
For that reason, our recommendation with any watch is simple: swimming in appropriate conditions is one thing, but take the watch off before a hot shower, bath, hot tub or sauna. It’s an easy way to protect the seals and keep the watch water resistant for as long as possible.
Setting Instructions
SETTING THE WATCH
Crown Positions
0 – Normal
1 – Calendar & Moon
2 – Time & Day
Time & Day
Pull the crown to Position 2.
Turn the hands clockwise only.
Each full rotation advances one day.
When the day changes, it is a.m.
Set the correct time,
then press the crown home to start the watch.
Date
Pull the crown to Position 1.
Turn counterclockwise to set the date.
Do not adjust between 9:00 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.
Month
Press the month button to advance one month at a time.
Do not adjust when the date is between the 26th and 31st.
Moon
With the crown in Position 1,
turn clockwise to advance the moon.
Set to the current age or phase of the moon.
Warranty and Return Policy
WARRANTY - RETURN POLICY
ONE YEAR INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Your watch is internationally warranted by True North Watch Co. for one year from the date of purchase for any material or workmanship defects.
This warranty does not cover: glass; batteries; internal or external damage resulting from excessive wear, improper use or mishandling; or damage resulting from service provided from an unauthorized service center.
RETURNS
We offer a full refund, excluding shipping, for all unworn watches returned within seven days of delivery.
UNWORN CONDITION ONLY
We understand that you want to try the watch on your wrist, but all returned watches must be in perfect unworn condition (with all the plastic protection adhesives intact and still glued to the watch), and in their original packaging .
We do not accept slightly worn watches for refunds. If the watch is returned in perfect condition, but the strap has been used or marked, we won’t accept the watch, and it will be returned to you.
CONTACT US FOR THE AUTHORIZATION
Before shipping your return, email us at info@truenorthcollections.com to receive the return instructions and authorization code (RMA). This code is necessary to identify the returning parcel in our warehouse. If you return the watch without the RMA code, we’ll not be able to process it, and we will send it back to you.
We do not refund shipping fees.
Special editions and collaborations are final sale
In case of returns or exchange of goods please contact us at info@truenorthcollections.com