Split Watches Goes Fully Luminous With In The Skies
Split Watches is a brand that we first visited last October and it’s safe to say they have never been a brand to do things quietly, but this time they have quite literally turned the lights off and let the watch do the talking. Meet In The Skies, the final and most ambitious chapter in Split’s chronograph story and the brands first ever full glow watch.
Eighteen months in the making, In The Skies is not just another luminous dial exercise. It is a genuine world first to reach production, with the glow baked directly into the materials during manufacture using a closely guarded Japanese luminous powder recipe. The result is a watch that does not just glow in the dark, it owns it.
Design wise, In The Skies stays loyal to the MC collection language. It is bold, purposeful and completely uninterested in unnecessary polish. This is a chronograph with sharp edges, strong lines and a form that feels intentional rather than decorative. Founder Ed Margulies sums it up best, describing it as built for those who value authenticity, character and design with a clear sense of purpose.
Inside sits a bi compax automatic chronograph movement from the Seiko family, bringing proven reliability to a watch that already pushes boundaries elsewhere. The case is made from Split’s signature Ceramod plus material, giving it a tough, modern feel while keeping it comfortable on the wrist. It is paired with an FKM strap that feels as robust as it does wearable.
On the wrist, the proportions are unapologetically substantial. A 42mm case diameter, 15mm thickness and 20mm strap width give it real presence without tipping into novelty. This is a watch that feels built for use, not just admiration.
Credit - Split Watches
In The Skies is limited to 250 pieces, with a retail price of £1,800 including VAT. As with previous Split releases, there is also a deeper purpose at play. For every watch sold, Split donates one hour of therapy in partnership with the Anna Freud Centre, continuing the brand’s commitment to mental health support.
This is not just the end of a chronograph collection, it feels like a statement of intent. Split Watches has taken everything it has learned so far and channelled it into something genuinely different. Bright, bold and quietly meaningful, In The Skies is a fitting finale that leaves us very curious about what comes next.
