Daytripper I-40
Opens May 5th, 10am CDT. Secure your Daytripper with a reservation deposit. This guarantees your spot in the first batch, with the remaining balance due before delivery. You can get a full refund anytime.
The target price is around $799, though with current shifts in tariffs and supply chains, we can’t confirm the exact amount just yet.
Daytripper I-40
Running from the red rocks of Arizona to the Appalachian hills of North Carolina, I-40 is a stretch of American road trip legend. The I-40 Daytripper pulls from that palette of dust, earth, and late-afternoon sun, with a rich brown dial that brings warmth and texture to the wrist. It’s the kind of watch you’ll wear from desert trails to business dinners, with a style that feels quietly confident in any setting.
The One Watch for Every Stop
The Daytripper is your all-purpose companion. Whether you’re stepping into a record shop, hiking through hill country, or grabbing dinner downtown, it stays on your wrist. Each dial is inspired by a stretch of American highway, drawing on the colors, textures, and moods you find along the road. Wherever you’re headed, the Daytripper fits right in.
Quick-Set Hour
The Daytripper runs on the celebrated Miyota 9075, simplified to spotlight its quick-set hour feature. You can jump the hour hand forward or back without affecting the minutes—perfect for travel, time changes, or daylight saving. Regulated in-house to +/- 10 seconds per day and fitted with a custom rotor, it’s a rare level of functionality at this price point.
Design That Travels Well
Everything about the Daytripper is purposefully versatile. From the mid-size case to the sculpted lugs and relaxed dial layout, it feels at home anywhere. The colors are bold but wearable. The typography is strong but approachable. It’s a design that works just as well on the road as it does at home.
Lume That Goes the Distance
We use BGW9 Super-LumiNova on the dial and hands, filled in with generous amounts for crisp nighttime legibility. Whether you’re driving late or sipping coffee before sunrise, the Daytripper stays easy to read without shouting for attention.
Road-Tested Specs
Like all TWC watches, the Daytripper is built to handle real-world wear. The front crystal is double-domed sapphire. The case is brushed steel with a hardening coating to greatly reduce scratches. The screw-down crown allows for 10 ATM of water resistance that will cover almost all water activities outside of diving. It’s the kind of toughness that blends in quietly and does its job without getting in the way.
Your Strap, Your Style
Every Daytripper includes a soft Italian leather strap that feels great out of the box and only gets better with time. The unique illustration on the inside of the strap and on the keeper loop add a touch of something special. You can also add an optional pass-through nylon strap for a more casual, field-ready feel. Both are quick-change and tool-free, so swapping styles is as easy as the watch itself.
The Bracelet
Don’t forget to add a bracelet to your order. These exceptionally finished and easy to change bracelets completely change the look of the watch, effortlessly dressing it up for a night on the town. Some features:
- 316L surgical grade steel
- The same scratch resistant hardening coating found on the watch
- Quick release end links for tool-free strap changes
- On-the-fly, tool-free micro-adjustment mechanism
- Tapers from 20mm to 16mm
Add on the bracelet during the checkout process!
Specifications
Designed for versatility and everyday adventure, here are the key specs that define the Daytripper.
Our Daytripper is crafted from high-quality 316L stainless steel with a durable hardening coating, ensuring lasting strength and resilience. The watch features a sapphire front crystal with an interior anti-reflective coating, as well as a sapphire rear crystal for enhanced durability. For those opting for the bracelet, it’s also made from 316L stainless steel with a hardening coating, quick-release end links for easy strap changes, and on-the-fly adjustments.
The Daytripper uses the Miyota 9075 movement, reworked to highlight its quick-set hour functionality. This lets you adjust the local hour hand forward or back without disturbing the minutes — ideal for short trips, daylight saving, or crossing time zones. It runs at a smooth 28,800 vph and offers a 42-hour power reserve, making it a reliable companion for everyday travel.
The Daytripper features a versatile 39mm case diameter, making it suitable for a variety of wrist sizes. With 10 ATM water resistance, it’s built to handle whatever you put it through, giving you peace of mind whether you’re on the road or enjoying outdoor adventures.
Every Trafford watch includes a 2-year limited warranty. This will cover any manufacturing defects like issues with the movement, or the hands fall off, etc. It doesn’t cover cosmetic wear or internal damage caused by droppage or other accidents. We’re pretty relaxed about this stuff though, so don’t hesitate to reach out.
Worldwide shipping is free for every watch order. We do not, however, cover any import fees that you may face. Nor are we able to adjust any declared costs or values on any customs documents or claim that any purchase is being sent as a gift. Please take that into consideration.
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