Product Information
Product Information
Discover the materials, mechanics, and features that make up your STORM watch.
Health & Safety Standards
Anti-Allergenic & Nickel Safe
All STORM watches, sunglasses, and jewellery conform to European Standards for Nickel safety. They are anti-allergenic, meaning anyone with a nickel allergy can safely wear our products. (Note: Chemicals like perfume or alcohol, or a build-up of dirt, may cause skin reactions or material deterioration).
Water Resistance Limits
Water resistancy relates to static pressure. Moving the watch against water increases the pressure. Do not wear watches in the shower or bath, as steam and high temperatures rapidly deteriorate the sealing gaskets. We recommend having your watch re-sealed annually to maintain resistance.
Core Mechanics
Movements
STORM uses high-quality Japanese or Swiss movements. Unlike some brands that seal their movements permanently, ours are accessible and can be expertly replaced if a fault occurs.
Watch Features
Alongside classic analogue dials, many models feature complex mechanics: chronographs, dual time, Technolight, tachymetres, compasses, temperature gauges, flip-up covers, and rotating cases. Instruction leaflets are supplied for all complex features.
Core Metals
Stainless Steel & Brass
The majority of STORM models are made from stainless steel, which is harder wearing and longer lasting than brass, silver or gold. Different finishes are applied directly to the steel (to make it polished, for instance), so there is no coating to wear off.
Occasionally, more intricate models or those with unusual features may be made with a brass case. Any coatings used on these are of sufficient quality to ensure long life, and they typically still feature solid stainless steel straps/bracelets. All traditional STORM watches have stainless steel casebacks, with the exception of our smartwatches.
Titanium & Silver
Titanium: Used in select watches, jewellery, and eyewear for its incredible strength-to-weight ratio.
Silver: Our silver jewellery uses 625 standards, with silver chains featuring rhodium plating for durability.
High-Tech Materials
Tungsten & Ceramic
These materials offer precision finishes and excellent heat and scratch resistance. Note: Both materials are brittle. They may chip or break upon heavy impact against hard surfaces.
Polycarbonate & Kevlar
Polycarbonate: A tough, lightweight, non-discolouring material (often used in riot shields) featured in select watches and jewellery.
Kevlar: Used in select watch straps for extreme durability.
Ion Plated Finishes
Gold, Rose Gold & Slate (IP)
Our coloured metal finishes utilize advanced Ion Plating (IP). The colour is fused with the base material on the surface layer, resulting in higher brightness and greater durability than traditional plating.
Note: If the item is deeply scratched or in constant friction with hard surfaces, the plated layer may be removed, exposing the base metal. This is normal wear and is not covered under the guarantee.Straps & Bands
Leather Straps & Jewellery
Leather is a natural material that will deteriorate over time when exposed to moisture. Even if your watch is rated 50m water-resistant, we advise against wearing leather straps or leather jewellery in the water or while washing hands.
Metal Bracelets
Most STORM metal straps and bracelets are constructed from solid Stainless Steel for maximum longevity and water resistance.
Glass & Jewels
Glass Lenses
STORM watches feature thick, strong mineral glass (either flat or elevated), with select premium models utilizing scratch-resistant sapphire glass.
Gems & Crystal
Many pieces in STORM's jewellery range utilize real diamonds (supplied with a certificate of authenticity) or real gemstones. We also utilize vibrantly coloured crystal glass across both our watch and jewellery lines.