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Purnell Escape II Forged Carbon

P03RDCB Archive · used only

The Purnell Escape II Forged Carbon was a 48 mm carbon watch with a CP03 hand-wound movement. At 48 mm across, only two of the 125 other carbon watches in the guide are larger. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

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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
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Openworked, colour variants
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive (maker bankrupt and dissolved, Geneva, December 2024)
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Surface treatment, Matching bracelet, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: SH Silver / Hypebeast Maker ↗ Spec checksComposite Jul 2026Price Jul 2026
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Frequently asked questions

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

The case is forged carbon. The guide has not yet confirmed it on the maker's own page. The caseback is sapphire.

What size is the Purnell Escape II Forged Carbon?

The case is 48 mm across and 19 mm thick. It is water resistant to 30 m.

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

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $465,000.

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