1521

MAGELLAN

Cadran

1521

The watch in homage to Ferdinand Magellan

On September 20, 1519, Magellan, of Portuguese origin, left the port of San Lucar with a fleet of five carracks financed by Spain with a single objective: to reach the Indies from the west. After more than 600 days of expedition, he died in April 1521, pierced by an arrow during a clash with the warriors of Lapu-Lapu, chief of the island of Mactan, who refused to submit to Spanish authority. Elcano, a Spaniard, then continued the expedition. In 1522, the Victoria returned alone, completing the first circumnavigation by ship.

MAGELLAN 1521
MAGELLAN 1521
MAGELLAN 1521
MAGELLAN 1521
MAGELLAN 1521
MAGELLAN 1521
MAGELLAN 1521
MAGELLAN 1521

MAGELLAN 1521

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Discover the symbolism of the Magellan 1521

Hover your mouse or press your thumb over the watch's elements to reveal hidden meanings. Each symbol has been carefully designed to tell a part of its story.

06/09/1522
Route
Surroundings
Veil
Vanilla
Compass

September 6, 1522

On September 6, 1522, at the dawn of a new world, eighteen men landed in Sanlúcar, Spain. Weary but resilient. Among them, Juan Sebastián Elcano, who succeeded Ferdinand Magellan, accomplished the impossible, thus completing the first circumnavigation in history.
06/09/1522

The expedition

The sailors' route is depicted on a world map drawn by Battista Agnese, published in his Nautical Atlas in 1544.
Route

The notable places

The dial's rim evokes the emblematic places and founding dates of this odyssey. Among them, April 27, 1521: the day Ferdinand Magellan died on the shores of Mactan, in the Philippines.
Surroundings

The Victoria

The first to circumnavigate the globe, the Spanish carrack Victoria was the sole survivor of the expedition's five ships. A symbol of resilience, it features both on the dial and on the minute hand, which proudly bears one of its sails.
Veil

Vanilla

The vanilla-clad hour hand pays homage to this journey to the Spice Islands, coveted treasures of the great explorations of the 16th century.
Vanilla

The compass

An essential symbol of any great voyage, this compass, freely inspired by Magellan's, takes the place of the second hand, guiding each second as it once guided sailors towards the unknown.
Compass
Detroit
Distances
Sextant
Magellan & Elcano

"Magalhães Estreito"

A link between the Atlantic and the mysterious "South Sea", the Strait of Magellan was named in homage to the navigator who entered it for the first time on October 21, 1520.
Detroit

The distances

The numerical inscriptions engraved on the case indicate the distance between each region, expressed in leagues, an ancestral unit, once in use across Europe.
Distances

The sextant

Once used at sea, the sextant was an essential measuring instrument: it guided sailors by allowing them to calculate their latitude and thus better find their way on the waves.
Sextant

Magellan & Elcano

Magellan and Elcano together made their mark on history by completing the first circumnavigation of the globe. Upon Magellan's death on April 27, 1521, on the island of Mactan, Elcano took over the leadership of the expedition and led the remaining men safely to port, completing one of the greatest maritime feats of all time.
Magellan & Elcano
Against all odds, they stayed the course!

Against all odds, they stayed the course!

The Magellan 1521 collection features a faithful reproduction of a 16th-century map drawn by Battista Agnese. It illustrates the first circumnavigation in history, conducted from 1519 to 1522. This route follows Magellan's route to the Philippines, where he lost his life. This dial pays tribute to the navigators who, at great personal risk, expanded the world's borders and paved the way for great discoveries. The collection is limited to 1,521 numbered copies.

“I was the first to sail around the world. I carried you, Magellan, pioneer among men, across the waters...”

— Maris Pacifici, 1589

Technical description

The dial reproduces exactly the map of Battista Agnese, retracing the first circumnavigation carried out by Magellan and Elcano.

At the heart of this timepiece beats a Swiss quartz movement from Ronda. Precise and reliable, its 6004.D caliber, equipped with 5 jewels, embodies a subtle balance between watchmaking mastery and durability. Its gold finish and EOL (End of Life) function demonstrate our commitment to detail.

The 43 mm case, with a masterfully thin 9.2 mm, is crafted from 316L stainless steel, renowned for its robustness and purity. Its copper-plated coating, subtly satin-brushed in a circular finish, gives it a presence that is both warm and timeless. The sharpest eyes will not fail to notice the Swarovski crystal set on the bezel at 8 o'clock. Protected by a sapphire crystal that stands the test of time, this timepiece is water-resistant to 5 ATM, ready to accompany its wearer, from dry land to the sea spray.

The caseback combines the elegance of 316L stainless steel with the robustness of sapphire crystal, revealing a portrait of Magellan. Its bronze coating and circular satin finish reinforce the noble character of the piece, while its clip closure system ensures a secure fit.

Mounted on a brown leather strap, which combines flexibility and robustness thanks to 316L steel, your watch stands out with an elegance that is both discreet and refined. Equipped with a double folding clasp with a copper finish, this strap offers optimal comfort and a secure fit, with an adjustable length from 180 to 220 mm.

The version, made entirely of 316L steel and enhanced by a matte copper finish, embodies modernity and solidity. Designed to last, this finish guarantees a pleasant and serene wearing experience, supported by a double-security folding clasp, ideal for everyday use.

Customer Reviews

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Nicolas Mill

A magnificent watch that, for me as a biodiversity explorer, belongs on my wrist. A perfect style for discovering the world around us. I recommend it.

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Haesenne Thierry

A lifelong travel lover, I visited the Strait of Magellan in 2006, saw the Magellanic penguins, and named my German Shepherd Ushuaïa, in memory of the city located along the strait. All I needed was the watch commemorating the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan :-) The watch is superb, the attention to detail is incredible, and I have no doubt that this will be my first Col&MacArthur watch. I am already eyeing other watches in the collection, even though I was not particularly a fan of watches before. It was the Col&MacArthur collection that made me love watches!

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Desclair Gauthier

Very nice watch. Satisfied with my order and the care taken with the package. Thank you.

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Carlos V. Juan

Fernando de Magallanes' version is excellent: for its design and quality, I consider it a jewel for a lifetime. A wonderful watch.

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Botty Benoit

I ordered a Magellan watch for Christmas. Fast and secure delivery. As for the watch, it is exceptional, magnificent. Quality work, full of interesting details. Comfortable to wear.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. This watch is produced in a limited and numbered edition of 1,521 pieces, in tribute to the year Ferdinand Magellan died.

The estimated delivery time is indicated on the checkout page, just below the selected delivery method. Typically, it takes approximately 10 business days. If you require urgent delivery, please contact our customer service by phone at +32 460 22 67 87.

All our watches come with a two-year warranty. This warranty covers any manufacturing defects for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase. Because a Col&MacArthur watch is designed to stand the test of time.

All our watches are assembled in our workshop in Belgium by certified and trained watchmakers. Each piece undergoes rigorous inspection to ensure the proper functioning, precision, and lasting quality of your watch.