Wren Launches Vessel Watch With Max Resnick
Wren debuts the Vessel, a limited-edition 904L steel watch featuring a world-first double-faceted sapphire crystal designed to reduce distortion.
Wren introduced the Vessel watch, a limited-edition 904L steel timepiece designed in collaboration with Max Resnick. The launch features two strictly limited references of 150 pieces each, with pre-orders open through Wren’s website and deliveries scheduled for Q1 2027.
Two dial options are available: a steel sunray version and a meteorite edition. The meteorite model is priced at $3,400 USD. An early prototype batch for the complex crystal yielded only five usable pieces out of 100. Neither configuration is planned for reproduction after the initial run.
| Variant | Price | Limited To |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Sunray Dial | $2,900 USD | 150 pieces |
| Meteorite Dial | $3,400 USD | 150 pieces |
Design and technical innovation
The Vessel centers on a sapphire crystal with curved facets on both sides to minimize distortion. The architecture is built around this world-first component. The crystal has matching curved facets on its exterior and underside. The internal surface acts as a precise negative of the geometry above. This design is intended to reduce optical distortion from changing viewing angles.
The case is a 39mm cushion-shaped piece of 904L stainless steel. It measures 39mm by 39mm with a thickness of 10.6mm. The front features a prominently faceted sapphire crystal whose curved top side matches the case lines. Wren partnered with a specialist sapphire-case manufacturer for the component. The brand stated its aim was to "create a sports watch that feels inspired by 2075 rather than 1975."
Movement and functionality
Behind the open, square caseback is a Sellita SW300-1 automatic movement. The movement runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 56-hour power reserve. Water resistance is rated at 70 meters.
Both dial versions feature an aqua blue center seconds hand. The caseback reveals a large aqua winding rotor, with windows showing the Sellita caliber. These aqua elements are a visual callback to Wren’s inaugural Diver One Aqua model. The dial itself has no indices, with a minute track printed on the sloped rehaut.
Bracelet and wearability
The integrated bracelet uses a proprietary quick-release system with push buttons on each end of the case. It includes a micro-adjustment system integrated into the links and a butterfly-style deployant clasp. The clasp offers limited microadjustment but includes a hidden push/pull microadjust on each side.
The bracelet is described as shockingly flexible between links. It is designed to fit a wide range of wrist sizes. One reviewer with a 6.5-inch wrist found the Vessel fit wonderfully. A rubber strap is also available separately.
Brand context and collaboration
Wren is an NYC-based microbrand founded in 2024 by Craig Karger of Wrist Enthusiast. It was previously known for limited-run divers such as the Diver 38 Mad and Diver One Abyss. This marks the first time Wren has collaborated with an outside designer.
Founder Craig Karger brought in British watch designer Max Resnick for the project. Resnick’s background spans automotive design and work for other microbrands including VPC, Traska, and Anoma. Development of the Vessel took roughly two years. The launch represents a strategic shift from dive watches to futuristic sports timepieces.
Deliveries are scheduled for Q1 2027.
