Canton Day-Date: Slate

$1,849.00 USD
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Product Overview

The Canton Day-Date brings elevated watchmaking to the everyday. At its heart is a SW240-1 Top-Grade automatic movement, delivering the added practicality of both day and date functionality. The date is made even easier to read through a magnifier engineered beneath the crystal. The dial is precisely milled into a guilloché pattern, creating a sense of depth that shifts with the light.

Built to meet the demands of daily wear, the Canton Day-Date features a hardened steel case and bracelet with a scratch-resistant coating, along with a micro-adjusting clasp for a more precise and comfortable fit. Built, tested, and regulated by skilled watchmakers in the USA, it is an everyday watch finished to a higher standard.

Important qualities worth caring about.

  • Sophisticated Design
  • Built in the USA
  • 5 Year Warranty

Collectors’ Favorite Callouts

Regulated SW240-1

The Canton Day-Date is regulated to an accuracy of +/-5 spd by Jack Mason.

Day of the Week Indicator

A large day display arches between the eleventh and first hour marker.

Under-Crystal Date Magnifier

Engineered on the underside of the crystal to keep the top surface smooth.

Scratch-Resistant Coating

The bracelet features an on-the-go micro adjustment system for the perfect fit.

Even the smallest details are worthy of attention.

01.

Day-Date Practicality

The regulated SW240-1 serves as the mechanical foundation of the watch, bringing together precision and practicality in equal measure. Arched gracefully between the eleventh and first hour markers, the full day-of-the-week display follows the natural curvature of the dial. At six o'clock, the date display grounds the composition, creating visual symmetry while providing an intuitive calendar display for daily wear.

02.

The Art of Guilloché

Machined with a finely detailed guilloché pattern, the dial adds dimension to the watch's design. Every engraved line is cut with remarkable consistency, producing a richly textured surface that captures and reflects light from every angle. As the light shifts throughout the day, the intricate pattern reveals new layers of depth.

03.

Under-Crystal Magnifier

An integrated under-crystal date magnifier improves legibility while preserving the clean profile of the watch. Thoughtfully engineered beneath the sapphire crystal, the magnifier leaves the top surface perfectly smooth allowing form and function to exist in complete harmony.

04.

SW240-1 Top-Grade

On the underside of the watch, visible through the exhibition caseback, the bridges and mainplates are decorated with exceptional top-grade finishing. At the heart of the movement is a custom gold-toned rotor, sculpted to echo the gentle curvature of a longhorn's horns. The signature Lone Star emblem anchors the design and serves as a distinctive expression of the brand's Texas heritage.

05.

Proudly Built in the USA

Each Canton Day-Date is built, tested, and regulated by skilled watchmakers in the United States, where every detail reflects a commitment to American craftsmanship. Before leaving the watchmaker's bench, every watch is meticulously adjusted, inspected, and verified to ensure exceptional precision.

Specifications

All of the technical details you’re searching for.

  • Case Diameter: 41mm
  • Case Thickness: 12mm
  • Lug Width: 20mm
  • Lug to Lug: 48mm
  • Movement: SW240-1 (Top Grade)
  • Movement Type: Automatic
  • Features: Hours, Minutes, Running Second, Day, Date
  • Accuracy: +/-5 seconds per day (regulated by Jack Mason)
  • Jewels: 26 Red Rubies
  • Rotor: Custom, Gold PVD
  • Vibration Frequency: 28,800 vph
  • Power Reserve: 40 hours
  • Shock Absorber: Incabloc
  • Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Hardened)
  • Crystal Type: Sapphire
  • Caseback: Sapphire Exhibition
  • Crown: Screw-down
  • Depth Rating: 15ATM, 150m
  • Texture: Precision-milled guilloché
  • Date Magnifier: Under-crystal
  • Lume: Swiss Super-LumiNova®
  • Material: 316L Stainless Steel (Hardened)
  • Width: 20mm > 16mm taper
  • End Links: Solid with quick-release
  • Clasp: On the fly micro-adjust
  • Compatibility: 20mm Straps

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 8 reviews.

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Best Day-Date on the market

"I’ve owned several Rolex watches in the past. I’m not ultra wealthy so those watches were always insured and of course expensive. After I found JM my first purchase was the original iteration of the Dark Night Strat o timer. I still wear that watch often. Since then I have purchased a few more JMs and this Canton Day-Date is the latest. This watch was carefully thought out and I wouldn’t have asked for anything different. The 41mm case, smooth bezel, amazing dial, and finishes are absolutely perfect. The Day-Date function works flawlessly and is easy to set. It runs extremely accurately day to day and is just stunning. At this price point and well beyond you won’t find a better Day-Date. Thanks for listening to your followers and building an amazing timepiece JM!"

— Christopher T. (5/5)

New Canton Day Date rocks!

"Not only does this watch look great on my wrist, but it is very comfortable. I love the slate guilloche dial which plays with the light for a stunning effect. The exhibition case back is a nice touch. For those looking for a great looking GADA watch, you definitely should consider this one."

— Mark B. (5/5)

Slate Canton Day Date

"I have been a watch collector for a long time and only purchase what I love. When I find a watch I love, I eventually purchase it and then judge the brand on its customer service. For me, customer service, is just as important as the watch. Watch collecting should be an enjoyable experience and what sets that experience apart is customer service. I ordered my watch on a Friday afternoon and had it in my hands on Monday morning via expedited delivery. I now know I will be purchasing more Jack Mason watches. The Day Date Slate is an amazing watch. I love how the dial changes what the light hits it from different angles and the case size, for me, is perfect. I look forward to seeing future products."

— Lawrence B. (5/5)

Stunning

"I can’t stop looking at it. Excellent craftsman on this watch. The only thing I would add to this experience is to suggest adding the Premium Display Box at checkout. I don’t think anyone will be disappointed with the purchase of this watch."

— Bwood (5/5)

My latest addition

"Very comfortable. Stunning dial and appearance overall. Very happy with my decision, and will keep adding to the collection."

— Joseph L. (5/5)

Office eye catcher

"The Canton Day-Date looks and feels sophisticated and elegant. Perfect for the office with a sporty feel."

— Kirk M. (5/5)

Love it!

"Hope they come out with more color combinations of this watch."

— Kevin P. (5/5)

Birthday gift

"Perfect present!!!"

— Jane C. (5/5)

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