Swiss watch brand DELMA presents a new sleeker and lighter version of its Shell Star diving watch. The DELMA Shell Star Titanium 41mm is a compact, robust and light weight timepiece that proudly reflects the company’s excellence and innovation in divers’ watches.

Introduced in 1975, Shell Star was the first professional divers’ watch from DELMA. Titanium is known for its natural tenacity and corrosion resistance. Made of this innovative material, the new Shell Star watch weighs only 136 grams. Measuring 41mm in diameter and just 13.6mm thick, this compact timepiece is exceptionally comfortable and enjoyable to wear.

This watch employs two types of luminous: bright blue glowing Super-LumiNova BGW9 for the bezel markers, and neon green glowing Super-LumiNova C3 for the indexes and hands. The signature spade seconds hand comes with a subtly enlarged luminous pointer.

The black scratch resistant ceramic bezel brings an additional element of durability and creates a dramatic visual effect in combination with sand textured black, blue or orange dials.

The colors of the signature railway track, date window and accents were purposefully considered for each variation.

Driven by the SW200-1 automatic movement, this Swiss made diving watch displays the time with three centrally positioned hands and the date via the window at 3 o’clock. The power reserve of this 26 jewel movement is approximately 38 hours.

With water-resistance to 50 atm, the titanium case back is sealed with a transparent sapphire crystal glass revealing the automatic movement and DELMA customized rotor.

The case and coordinating bracelet feature subtly brushed finish to accentuate the metal’s distinctive warm grey tone.

The DELMA Shell Star Titanium is limited to 499 pieces. Its retail price is CHF 1590 (EUR 1790 / USD 1890).

Technical details

Model: Delma Shell Star Titanium Limited Edition

Case
Titanium case
41mm diameter
13.6 mm thick
Screw down crown
Unidirectional bezel in black ceramic with markers in Super-LumiNovaBGW9 with blue glow

Dial
Black, blue or orange sand textured dial with matching railway track
Hands and indexes with Super-LumiNova C3 with green glow

Bracelet
Titanium bracelet with deployant clasp with pushers

Water-resistance
Water resistant to 500m / 1650 ft

Movement
SW200-1 automatic movement, self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, frequency 28’800, 26 jewels, power reserve of 38 hours
Central hour, minute, seconds hands and date at 3 o’clock

Box
Blue DELMA designed leather box.

Edition
Limited edition to 499 pieces

Suggested retail price
CHF 1590 / EUR 1790 / USD 1890

Swiss watch brand DELMA presents Quattro, a limited edition decompression divers’ watch with a water resistance of 500 meters.

Dedicated to professional divers, this robust tool watch has a unique symmetrical stainless-steel case which subtly integrates the helium escape valve and protects the hidden screw down crown from potential impact.

The unidirectional diving bezel in stainless-steel or black DLC is empowered with six bold notches for easy grip while enhancing the Quattro’s distinctive symmetry.

This timepiece comes with DELMA’s specialized Rapid Bracelet Exchange System (RBES) that enables the case to perform in 3 distinct forms. The bracelet and rubber strap can be quickly interchanged without the need for any tools. Likewise, the watch can be effortlessly fixed onto a custom designed decompression plate in a matter of seconds.

To release the watch, one simply pulls up the lever and turns the case clockwise by one hour, moving the lever from 8 to 9 o’clock. To attach it, the lever is positioned at 9 o’clock and the watch is turned counterclockwise while pressing it down gently until it clicks in. The DELMA RBES is based on the bayonet mount mechanism which is easy and safe to operate in all conditions.

The crown possesses a special notch so it can be simply unscrewed with its bespoke tool, a coin or by hand by removing the watch head.

The aluminum decompression plate allows the watch to be directly connected with the essential data based on the research of Swiss dive pioneers Hannes Keller and Albert Bühlmann.

The plate outlines two sets of data– one for diving in the mountains 700masl and higher and one below 700masl. The decompression plate can safely be attached to oxygen tanks or other gear through its spring snap hook.

The minute and lollipop seconds hands are emphasized with orange while the hour hand is defined in white. The hands, matching round hour markers on the dial and quarter-hour markers on the bezel, are all treated with Super Luminova C5.

The original DELMA Quattro watch was launched in the early 80’s with a quartz movement. Limited to 999 pieces, the new edition houses the automatic SW200-1 movement.

The Quattro is available with a black, blue or orange dial and with a stainless-steel or black DLC bezel ring. The brushed stainless-steel bracelet has a deployant clasp with pushers while the rubber strap features a stainless-steel buckle.

The DELMA Quattro watch is accompanied by a blue leather travel case and a special box to store the watch, strap, and the decompression plate.

Technical details

Model: DELMA Quattro

Case
Brushed stainless-steel case
44 mm diameter
13.7 mm thick
Unidirectional dive bezel in stainless-steel or black DLC
Water-resistance: 500m / 1650 ft

Dial
Black, blue or orange dial
Luminescent hands, indexes, and bezel

Movement
SW200-1 automatic movement
Self-winding mechanism with ball bearing
Frequency: 28’800 v.p.h
26 jewels
Power reserve of 38 hours

Functions
Central hour, minute, seconds hands and date at 3 o’clock

Bracelet
Brushed stainless-steel bracelet with safety deployant clasp with pushers and rubber strap with stainless-steel buckle.

Special Quattro Box
Custom fitted blue DELMA designed leather box and leather travel case.

Edition
Limited edition of 999 pieces

Suggested retail price
CHF 1990 / EUR 2090 / USD 2390

Launched in 2019, the Cayman collection pays homage to the sea with inspiration from DELMA’s divers’ watches of the 1970s.

Like the original DELMA skin divers, the Cayman possesses a smaller case in comparison to professional divers’ watches, with a focus on comfort and style.

Innovation in materials and functionality, such as the sapphire crystal and screw-down crown, empower the Cayman with streamlined design and water resistance to 500 meters. At the same time, the ageless style and neutral palate effortlessly lends itself to seaside sports and leisure activities.

The Cayman Bronze edition introduces four natural hued models made of one of the most dynamic and beloved metals. The new sand textured dials contribute to the natural finish in black, blue, brown, and green while large luminescent numerals, indexes and hands in Super-LumiNova C3provide essential legibility in all conditions.

In keeping with the established commitment to excellence in diving instruments, DELMA’s new Cayman Bronze diving watch possesses a matching unidirectional rotating bezel with luminous indexes and numerals. The robust case, bezel, crown and buckle are crafted from antimagnetic and corrosion resistant CUSN6 superior grade bronze.

The hybrid Cordura rubber straps in coordinating tones conform to the shape of the wrist for ultimate comfort and are equipped with quick release spring bars for easy interchangeability.

The DELMA customized movement with gold rotor is revealed through the stainless-steel case back with central porthole.

The Cayman Bronze is limited to 999 pieces and is available on DELMA’s website and in select stores worldwide.

Technical details

Model: DELMA Cayman Bronze

Case
CUSN6 bronze case
42 mm diameter
13.3 mm thick
Bronze unidirectional bezel
Water-resistance: 500m / 1650 ft

Dial
Black, blue, brown or green textured dial
Luminescent indexes and hands

Bracelet
Waterproof hybrid Cordura rubber strap in matching colors with bronze buckle

Movement
SW200 automatic movement
Self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, frequency 28’800, 26 jewels, power reserve of 38 hours
Central hour, minute, seconds hands and date at 3 o’clock

Box
Blue DELMA designed leather box.

Edition
Limited to 999 pieces

Suggested retail price
CHF 1390 / EUR 1490 / USD 1650

Water resistant up to 4000 meters, the DELMA Blue Shark III Black Edition ventures into some of the world’s most formidable underwater locations with the release of a new limited-edition series featuring a scratch-resistant black DLC case.

DELMA sent the Blue Shark III Black Edition with cave diver, photographer and explorer Klaus Thymannon a brave expedition deep into the underwater caves of the Yucatan Peninsula in Tulum, Mexico. The area hosts the world’s largest underwater cave system with a network of interconnected submerged labyrinths.

Klaus ventured through passages of exposed groundwater in the jungle floor into narrow corridors of subterranean rock where he observed raw undisturbed geological surfaces created over thousands of years. The DELMA Blue Shark III served as a steadfast guide and connection to life aboveground.

The new Blue Shark III Black Edition is equipped with the collection’s signature helium escape valve and crown protection. Essential features for professional diving including the bold luminous hands and indexes stand out from a powerful black, blue or orange dial. The black unidirectional bezel and bracelet are discreet and resilient.

All three versions come with an additional black genuine rubber strap and a black DLC coated buckle with bespoke tools for interchanging the bracelets.

Technical details

Model: Blue Shark III Black Edition

Case & Dial
47 mm diameter
18.5 mm thick case in stainless-steel black DLC (diamond-like-carbon)
Helium escape valve at 9 o’clock
Luminescent numerals, indexes and hands
Water resistant to 4000m / 13120 ft
Tested and certified by the Swiss PST Laboratory for Product Safety Testing in Zwillikon, Canton of Zurich.

Movement
SW200 automatic movement
Self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, frequency 28’800, 26 jewels, power reserve of 38 hours
Central hour, minute, seconds hands and date at 3 o’clock

Bezel
Easy to handle unidirectional rotating bezel in black DLC enables accurate and safe diving

Box
Natural wooden box refined with custom Blue Shark details and compartments for bespoke tools

Bracelet
Scratch resistant, stainless-steel black DLC coated bracelet and a black genuine rubber strap
Security screws and custom tools to enable easy and reliable adjustment of the interchangeable bracelets

Edition
Limited edition to 300 pieces

Suggested retail price
CHF 2390 / EUR 2490 / USD 2750

The family-owned, independent Swiss watch brand Delma revives their iconic Shell Star collection by presenting a new diving watch with the Decompression Timer.

Delma’s professional diving watch Shell Star was introduced in 1975. The newly released Shell Star Decompression Timer is a technical, durable and stylish deep diver.

The functionality of the Shell Star Decompression Timer is based on research of the 1950s and 60s by Swiss dive pioneers Hannes Keller and Albert Bühlmann. Both former students at the University of Zurich, their combined expertise in mathematics, physics and diving motivated them to perform revolutionary research in the diving field. They recognized the impact of altitude on decompression and developed tables with specific gas mixtures for different elevations.

Bühlmann focused on identifying the correct combination of gases while Keller performed experimental dives to test their theories. The resulting tables enabled safe decent at sea level and in mountainous terrain and were even adopted by the Swiss military in 1972. Still today considered to be the most intuitive of their kind, they uniquely take into account the need for multiple decompression stops for deeper and longer dives.

The Delma Shell Star Decompression Timer is optimized for diving with air breathing at 0-700 meters above sea level. The diver uses the unidirectional bezel to time his dive. The vertical scale on the dial at 12 o‘clock corresponds to their dive depth in meters or feet.

It enables the diver to clearly see if their dive is within the no-decompression limit (NDL) where no decompression is required or whether decompression stops are necessary. The NDL time is reflected by the white markings on the rings, while the amount of decompression stops and their duration are shown by the numbers.

Unlike other comparable timepieces, DELMA’s Shell Star Decompression Timer utilizes Keller and Bühlmann’s research to clearly display when multiple decompression stops are needed for dives at sea level and beyond. Dressed in a robust 44mm diameter case and water resistant to 500 meters (1650 ft), this automatic diving timepiece also features a helium escape valve.

The  Shell Star Decompression Timer watch is offered with a black, blue or orange unidirectional bezel with either a stainless steel bracelet or rubber strap.

All models are automatic and contain a SW200 movement with date and DELMA customized rotor. Key historical characteristics include a spade central seconds hand, the railway track and orange and white indexes. The stainless steel case is sealed with a transparent case back revealing the intricate movement.

Technical details

Model: Shell Star Decompression Timer

Case
Material: Stainless steel
44 mm diameter
13.8 mm thick case
Helium escape valve at 9 o’clock
Unidirectional bezel in black, blue or orange anodized aluminum
Water resistant to 500m / 1650 ft

Dial
Black or blue dial with decompression timer
Luminescent indexes and hands

Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet with deployant clasp with pushers or genuine rubber strap with stainless steel buckle

Movement
SW200 automatic movement
Self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, frequency 28’800, 26 jewels, power reserve of 38 hours
Central hour, minute, seconds hands and date at 3 o’clock

Box
Blue Delma designed leather box

Retail price
With Stainless steel bracelet: CHF 1150 / EUR 1250 / USD 1350
With Rubber strap: CHF 1100 / EUR 1200 / USD 1290

Swiss watch brand welcomes two new models to its professional diving watch collection. The new Blue Shark III Azores models will support the Megalodon Project in partnership with Delma’s ambassador, ocean conservationist and photographer Magnus Lundborg.

Scheduled for summer 2021, the Megalodon shark tagging project will use pioneering research to better understand the life and habitat of magnificent and endangered sea creatures including the elusive Blue Shark which can be found in the abundant waters surrounding the Azores archipelago.

Magnus alongside a team of scientist will conduct a study on marine mega fauna by creating a network of satellite tags and documenting the sharks’ behavior through data collection and photography. Their findings will be used to educate the public and government about the vital role sharks play in the ecosystem in order to cultivate conservation strategies and encourage sustainable solutions.

The Azores is an ideal site for this research as it is a crossover point, both in terms of ecological zones and seasonal migration routes for many big underwater mammals and fish. It is also a key breeding ground, acutely positioned to be cool enough in the summer and warm enough in the winter to harbour essential nutrients and sunlight at all times of year.

The new Blue Shark III models possess textured gradient dials which embody the colors of the subtropical oasis of the Azores at varying depths. The bright blue fading to deep navy and rich turquoise which graduates to vibrant green are reminiscent of the North Atlantic’s range of habitats at varying depths where the participating photographers and scientists will conduct their research and experience the life of endangered sharks and whales firsthand.

The Azores models have the exceptional strength of the original Blue Shark III and can sustain depths of up to 4,000 meters. They are equipped with quintessential divers’ watch attributes including a helium escape valve and unidirectional bezel.

Available with a black DLC or stainless steel bezel, each special Azores model comes in a bespoke Blue Shark box outfitted with custom tools and a rubber strap making them easily adaptable for all conditions.

These new editions give Delma’s renowned Blue Shark series heightened meaning by using their extreme durability and natural beauty to benefit their namesake.

The purchase of each Blue Shark III Azores will directly contribute to the Megalodon Project and ocean conservation efforts. The combination of captivating colors, extreme strength and philanthropic benefit make the new Blue Shark III Azores the ultimate diving watch for those who cherish the splendor and importance of all marine life.

DELMA is an independent and family-owned Swiss watch brand, specializing in the design and manufacturing of sports watches, founded in Lengnau (BE) in 1924. In 1969 DELMA launched their first divers’ watch, the Periscope, and started to develop a wide range of marine watches. In 1975, the Shell Star, the brand’s first professional divers’ watch won the recognition of distinguished divers and solidified the brands dedication to performance timepieces.

The Blue Shark, introduced in 2011, represents the first of three limited edition divers’ watches which pushed contemporary boundaries of strength and design. The Blue Shark II introduced new finishing materials while the evolution of the collection is crowned by the Blue Shark III. Created in 2019 to celebrate DELMA’s 95th anniversary and 50 years of DELMA divers’ watches, it is water resistant to an incredible 4,000 meters.

The Blue Shark III takes on a new meaning in 2021 with the introduction of the Azores editions. These two special dial options embrace their namesake and support ocean conservation.

Technical details

Model: Blue Shark III Azores

Case
47 mm diameter
18.5 mm thick case
Stainless steel or Stainless steel with DLC coated bezel
Helium escape valve at 9 o’clock
Water resistant to 4,000m / 13,120 ft (Tested and certified by the Swiss PST Laboratory for Product Safety Testing)

Dial
Blue gradient dial with black DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) unidirectional bezel or green gradient dial with stainless steel unidirectional bezel
Luminescent numerals, indexes and hands

Bracelet
Interchangeable solid stainless steel bracelet + genuine rubber strap
Security screws and custom tools for easy and reliable adjustment

Movement
SW200 automatic movement
Self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, frequency 28’800, 26 jewels, power reserve of 38 hours
Central hour, minute, seconds hands and date at 3 o’clock

Box
Natural wooden box outfitted with custom compartments for bespoke tools.

Retail price
Stainless steel version: CHF 2150 / EUR 2250 / USD 2450
Stainless steel with DLC coated bezel version: CHF 2250 / EUR 2350 / USD 2550

The Cayman Field is a new sports timepiece from DELMA, a specialist in producing Swiss made divers’ and sailing watches.

The Field is an expansion of the Cayman collection which is built upon the design of a1970s Delma divers’ watch. Extreme functionality of the new edition is apparent with bold luminous numerals set against a solid black dial. A red 24-hour track makes military time easy to register and adds a compelling design element.

The Cayman Field features bright luminous indexes and hands in C3 Super Luminova to clearly display time during high pace daytime activities and extreme night time treks. A luminous point on the unidirectional bezel and date at 3 o’clock printed in white on a black disc ensures activity durations are easily trackable.

As with all Delma timepieces, however quintessential to field watches, the Cayman Field is built to be sturdy and dustproof. The stainless steel case is sealed with an anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal to ensure durability and legibility in all lighting conditions. Automatic versions showcase the movement with a transparent case back.

All three bracelet options including a new neutral khaki color canvas strap area comfortable balance of casual and refined style. The quintessential simplicity paired with subtle design details and superb Swiss quality take the utilitarian roots of a field watch to new levels for active modern men with a sense of adventure.

Technical details

Case
42mm stainless steel case with a domed sapphire crystal
13.3 mm thick in automatic, 11 mm thick in quartz
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel in black anodized aluminum with luminous marker in C3

Water-resistance
Quartz version water resistant to 200m / 660 ft
Automatic version water resistant to 500m / 1650ft

Dial
Matt black dial with military time indication and date at 3 o’clock, luminescent indexes and hands in C3

Movement
Available in automatic (SW 200) and quartz (ETA F06.111)
Central hour, minute and seconds hand, date at 3 o’clock.
Automatic movement with DELMA customized rotor visible through transparent case back.

Bracelet
Available with a khaki color canvas strap or black rubber strap with a buckle or Milanese steel bracelet with folding clasp

Box
Customized blue leather box

Retail price
Automatic on canvas or rubber strap: CHF 990 / EUR 1040 / USD 1100
Automatic on Milanese mesh steel bracelet: CHF 1150 / EUR 1200 / USD 1300
Quartz on canvas or rubber strap: CHF 550 / EUR 575 / USD 650
Quartz on Milanese mesh steel strap: CHF 700 / EUR 730 / USD 800