A black and silver wristwatch with a white dial, black and white numerals, and black hands, showing the time as approximately 10:08, with a black strap against a black background.

Where design meets function adventure finds direction

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History

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The heart of our design beats with the RAF Sector Clock of 1917 a tool that turned the skies of Britain into precision.Learn More

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Design

A Kompas brand analog clock with relay race checkered flags above it. The clock has a white face, black hour and minute hands, and red and black triangular markers at each hour.
Close-up of a digital clock showing 12:08 in black and white.

Triangular markers every five minutes form a 3D performance dial that guides your eye under any condition.

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A wristwatch with a silver case, blue and white dial, and blue fabric strap.

Adventure

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Every KOMPAS timepiece is more than a watch it’s a tool of purpose, built to endure and crafted to guide.

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Performance Layer

Our dial features triangular color markers placed every five minutes, creating a 3D performance layer that guides your eye instantly. Unlike conventional layouts, this system mirrors how the human eye searches for time, ensuring clarity when you’re under pressure. Design and function, working as one.

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Every element of the dial is shaped by intent depth, contrast, and geometry working together to create instant legibility. The layered construction captures light and shadow, guiding your eye with precision in any environment. It’s not just design for appearance, but design for instinct built to perform when focus matters most.

Design Engineered for Function.

A black and white wristwatch with a black strap, displaying both 12-hour and 24-hour time formats, the brand 'KOM flavors,' and water resistance information.

Specifications

Our specifications define more than precision they prove that every detail is built to perform, wherever your journey leads.

  • Crafted from sandblasted stainless steel, giving the 39 mm case a rugged, low glare finish built to endure demanding environments. With 100 m water resistance, the KOMPAS is engineered to perform through rain, rivers, and open water exploration.

  • At its heart beats the Miyota 9039 automatic movement, chosen for its proven precision and reliability.

  • The 3D performance dial features layered depth and Swiss Super-LumiNova® for outstanding visibility day or night.

  • Protecting the dial is a sapphire crystal, offering exceptional clarity and scratch resistance for years of adventure.

  • A choice of rubber or nylon straps ensures comfort and durability across every terrain.

Every KOMPAS timepiece is engineered with intent where every component serves performance. From its sandblasted steel case to its automatic movement and sapphire crystal, each element is selected for endurance and precision. Built for clarity in motion and reliability in any environment, every detail exists to keep you connected to time when it matters most.

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Adventure Begins with Direction.

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Four Directions That Shape the Spirit of Exploration

Each KOMPAS timepiece is guided by one of four directions North, South, East, and West each representing a distinct spirit of adventure. Together, they embody the endless pursuit of discovery and remind us that exploration has no single route. Whether it’s the endurance of the mountains, the depth of the sea, the energy of the city, or the wild movement of the forest, every path leads to something new. KOMPAS exists for those who seek purpose in motion wherever their direction takes them.

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Discover how a 1917 innovation inspired a watch built for today’s adventurers.
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History

Every KOMPAS supports global conservation partners dedicated to preserving the environments we explore.

Charity

Find everything you need to know about your KOMPAS timepiece.
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