Commodore
Verified Customer ReviewsNamed after Cornelius Vanderbilt, this piece connects directly to a legacy of ambition, control, and generational influence. That lineage ultimately led to the creation of Biltmore Estate - a symbol of vision and permanence in the very city where our brand was born. The Commodore reflects that origin: elevated, deliberate, and built to carry forward the spirit of Asheville, NC (where we started), where heritage, craftsmanship, and quiet power converge. The Griffith Premier is a classic automatic dress watch designed around symmetry, balance, and timeless appeal. With its full calendar layout and integrated day/night complication, it reflects the elegance of traditional watchmaking while remaining accessible and wearable today. This is a piece built for refinement and not trends.
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- Movement
- ST1655 - Automatic
- Case Diameter
- 42mm
- Lug-to-Lug
- 51mm
- Strap Width
- 21mm
- Crystal
- Hardened Crystal
- Caseback
- Exhibition
- Crown
- Push-Pull
- Water Resistance
- 5 ATM
“Built for the Life you Live.”
The Commodore runs on the ST1655 automatic, a caliber inspired by the proven Miyota 8215 and enhanced with a Seiko style Magic Lever bi directional winding system for efficient daily power generation. A fully integrated calendar module drives a day, date, month, and twenty four hour display with a day or night indicator, finished with Côtes de Genève striping and a signed Griffith rotor visible through the sapphire exhibition caseback.
A 42mm stainless steel case frames a crisp and detailed dial, balanced calendar subdials, and a day/night complication at six o’clock. A crocodile embossed leather strap and butterfly deployant clasp deliver a polished, comfortable fit built around symmetry and restraint.
Named for Cornelius Vanderbilt, whose vision shaped the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, the Commodore carries a sense of heritage and permanence. A full calendar with a twelve year date wheel is rarely offered at this level, anchored by classic dress proportions, an exhibition caseback, and 50M water resistance for confident everyday wear.
Commodore
- 30-Day Trial
- 2-Year Warranty
- Free US Shipping
- Hand Inspected by the Founder