This Unimatic timepiece was created in collaboration with Uncrate, the leading buyer’s guide for men and one of the largest men’s publications.
The Modello Tre chrono-diver U3-U captures the essence of the model with the bare minimum of ornamentation. The dial of the U3-U Chronodiver has been stripped of all excessive markers, with the indices represented by lume filled outlines and the matte aluminium bezel having just a single raised lume dot.
It remains a fully-functional two-complication chronograph, with a Meca-quartz Seiko VK64 movement that combines the accuracy of quartz with the crisp feel and performance of a mechanical chronograph; and a thick double domed sapphire lens. The case is sand-blasted PVD gunmetal grey, a case treatment that’s a first for Unimatic.
The watch is fitted with a storm gray TPU two-piece strap and a black heavy-duty Unimatic nylon NATO strap, both with sandblasted gunmetal PVD finish hardware, accompanied by a tough case that holds both this watch and another, and a Unimatic x Uncrate warranty card for the two-year worldwide warranty.
This timepiece is limited to just 100 examples worldwide. The UNIMATIC x UNCRATE Modello Tre U3-U is available exclusive at http://www.uncrate.com and http://www.unimaticwatches.com with a retail price of 650 EUR excluding VAT.
Technical details
Model: Unimatic Modello Tre U3-U
Case
Material: 316L stainless steel
Case finishing: Sandblasted gunmetal PVD finish
Diameter: 40mm
Lugs / strap size: 22mm
120 clicks mono-directional safety bezel; Matte black aluminium minimal insert with raised lume dot
Caseback: Unimatic x Uncrate screw-down caseback
Crown: Alchemical Sun ☉ 8mm screw-down
2.5mm thick double domed sapphire crystal with inner side anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 300m = 1000ft = 30atm WR
Dial
Black matte, two sub-dial
Super-LumiNova® C1 white raised outline
Trims: White open second rail and dial trims
Hands: Matte black ladder phantom H+M, reverse lollipop S, white tip
Movement
Meca-quartz calibre Seiko VK64
Frequency: 32,768 Hz
Type of oscillator: Tuning fork
Antimagnetic: 1600 A/m
A limited edition of 100 pieces, the ref.U1-GM diver watch is born from the collaboration between Unimatic and Grimoldi Milano. It’s the first Unimatic ‘Destro’ left-hand watch.
Reflecting the visual codes associated with the marine world, orange was chosen for both the dial and the TPU strap, for an optimal readability and great visibility even underwater.
The U1-GM embodies the essence of the professional diving watch of that era, the clean lines of the Modello Uno are a tribute to the historic Grimoldi store in Portofino, underlining the prestige of Made in Italy and highlighting the Italian cultural heritage.
Grimoldi Milano is a family-run business since 1960’s located under the arcades on Piazza Duomo in Milan. It has always been a symbol of the Italian artisanal production of watches and jewels.
Carrying on the tradition, Grimoldi is continuing to invest in the search of innovative shapes and original designs. It is one of the first Unimatic retail partners worldwide.
Modello Uno ref. U1-GM is the Made in Italy professional diving watch. It features an International orange dive dial with markers in Super-LumiNova® BGW9 white lume matching the lumed dot on the matte gray aluminium professional diver insert and a cool gray open second rail and dial trims.
Time is indicated thanks to the matte black phantom ladder hands set and the black reverse lollipop second hand with white tip. The double domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal provides the best performance in every light condition.
The solid 316 brushed stainless steel case, the screwed in 2mm thick caseback, the 8mm diameter crown together with the high quality gaskets set provide a water resistance tested individually to 30 atm (300m/1000ft).
This timepiece is driven by the NH35A automatic movement. Its beats at 21,600 b.p.h and provides 41h power reserve.
The watch comes on an International orange TPU two piece strap, an extra black Unimatic nylon Nato strap with stainless steel brushed hardware signed Unimatic. The caseback features the Unimatic x Grimoldi engraving and the individual progressive number.
The UNIMATIC x GRIMOLDI Modello Uno U1-GM is available exclusive at http://www.unimaticwatches.com and Grimoldi stores with a retail price of 650 EUR excluding VAT.
Peren’s brand new timepiece, the Nera Rogue is inspired by an iconic military dive watch.
In the 1960s, the legendary Swiss Maison Blancpain created the Tornek Rayville TR-900 diver for the United States Navy.
It was specially developed for the US Navy’s Experimental Diving Unit for use by its Underwater Demolition Team divers, a unit that would later become known as the Navy SEAL’s.
Only around 1,000 pieces were made, and most were subsequently destroyed because the watch was using a radioactive element. This timepiece is a rare horological gem and only about 30 pieces exist as on date.
Taking inspiration from the legendary TR-900 timepiece, the Peren Nera Rogue is a distinctive hand built automatic Swiss dive watch with unique features.
This Swiss made diving timepiece features a 39mm diameter case made of marine grade stainless steel. The Nera Rogue watch is equipped with a screw-down crown at 3 o’ clock and a black PVD unidirectional rotating bezel. The fluted conical rotating bezel offers supreme grip and smooth operation.
The watch is water resistant up to 200m/660ft. It houses an in-house regulated Swiss Automatic Sellita SW200 movement, which provides a power reserve of 38 hours when fully wound.
Presently, the Peren Nera Rogue watch can be pre-ordered via the brand’s online store. The pre-order price is CHF 449 and the recommended retail price will be CHF 689.00.
Estimated delivery: November 2021.
Technical details
Case
Diameter: 39mm
Height: 12.80mm
Lug to Lug: 48.80mm
Case: Three tone 316L Stainless Steel, drilled lugs
Case finishing: Bead-blasted/brushed/hand polished
Bezel: Black PVD, conical, knurling by hand, rotating unidirectional 120 clicks
Crown: Screw-down, embossed logo
Crystal: Scratchproof Sapphire, 3 AR layer coating
Water resistance: 200m/660ft
Movement
Swiss Automatic Sellita SW200, in-house regulated
Power reserve: 38 Hours
Young watch brand Revelot presents R11 Hexmariner, a dress styled dive watch that reinterprets the designs of iconic diving timepieces like Submariner.
While maintaining the silhouette of the Sub, the overall case and bracelet of the R11 Hexmariner watch are given more angular and edgy by introducing chamfers and hexes giving an industrial edge to the iconic profile. Both brush & polish metal finishes give this modern tool watch a touch of a classic elegance.
The watch is mounted with a unidirectional ceramic bezel with C3/BGW9 Swiss made Super-luminova.
An anti-reflective chamfered sapphire glass protects the dial side. Instead of the emblematic lollipop hands, the brand has decided to fit a sturdy chamfered sword shaped hands with mirror on the side and brush on the top with a generous dash of Super-Luminova. Same for the Indexes in order to match the drapes; hex shaped chamfered blocks filled with C3 or BGW9 Swiss lume depending on model.
R11 Hexmariner boasts an embossed Crystal Star pattern dial which harmonizes with the overall design. The watch is also available with a Muonionalusta meteorite dial.
The R11 is powered with the Seiko NH35 self-winding movement with date display. Fitted with a decorated exhibition caseback, the Revelot Hexmariner offers 200m water resistance.
On 19th October this year, the brand launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds for the initial mass production of the R11 Hexmariner watch. During this one month long crowd-funding drive, the brand is offering a special launch price of $279.
Technical details
Movement
NH35A with Date
Case
Ceramic bezel insert
Anti-reflective sapphire glass
Stainless Steel & Cusn8 bronze variants
200M water resistant
Decorated exhibition caseback
Dial
3D embossed Crystal star dial & Muonionalusta meteorite dial
Sword shaped hands with brush top & polish sides
Polished Hex chamfered indexes
C3 or BGW9 Super-Luminova applied
The New Marinemaster from FORTIS is an ideal outdoor sports watch. Inspired by nature, this new timepiece presents itself in a colourful, robust and sturdy design with a lot of love to detail and functionality.
FORTIS MARINEMASTER M-40 Rockstone Gray with Block Bracelet
The new collection consists of two Models and five colours inspired by nature. The Marinemaster M-40 is available in Rockstone Gray, Woodpecker Green, Serenity Blue and Snow White. The Marinemaster M-44 is available in the Amber Orange edition.
FORTIS MARINEMASTER M-44 Amber Orange
The dials feature hand applied indices and logo saturated in Superluminova X1 and the pattern gently mirrors the Fortis “O”. As a first in the watch industry Fortis have introduced recycled steel to redefine their tool watches.
FORTIS MARINEMASTER M-40 Serenity Blue with Horizon Strap
The newly designed Horizon Strap comes in a sporty look and comfortably connects the wrist, the watch and the horizon. All models are also available with the stainless steel Block Bracelet and the Slide Clasp.
FORTIS MARINEMASTER M-40 Woodpecker Green with Horizon Strap
The new Marinemaster features the Gear BezelTM – the most gripping and functional tool watch bezel ever designed. The M-44 is equipped with a bidirectional Gear BezelTM and features the Fortis Lock System.
FORTIS MARINEMASTER M-40 Snow White
The new Marinemaster M-40 is powered by the chronometer-standard, automatic UW- 30 Performance movement, which features a robust, antimagnetic, gilt Glucydur balance wheel for outstanding precision. It has a power reserve of 38 hours.
The Marinemaster M-44 is equipped with WERK 11, the COSC certified Kenissi manufacture calibre with a 70hr power reserve.
Technical details
Model: FORTIS MARINEMASTER M-40
References
Serenity Blue with Horizon Strap: F8120003
Rockstone Gray with Horizon Strap: F8120005
Woodpecker Green with Horizon Strap: F8120007
Snow White with Horizon Strap: F8120009
Serenity Blue with Block Bracelet: F8120004
Rockstone Gray with Block Bracelet: F8120006
Woodpecker Green with Block Bracelet: F8120008
Snow White with Block Bracelet: F8120010
Case
Case diameter with bezel: 40 mm
Water resistance: 300 m / 900 ft / 30 atm
Body material: Recycled Stainless Steel
Bezel type: Unidirectional Gear BezelTM with Luminous insert
Bezel material: Recycled Stainless Steel
Glass; Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Case back: Recycled Stainless Steel with Ultra-Engraving
Crown type: Screw-Down crown with triple gasket system and shock protection
Dial
Colors: Serenity Blue, Rockstone Gray, Woodpecker Green, Snow White
Dial pattern: Embossed Fortis Logo-O‘s
Dial material: Metal coated with deep lacquer, SuperLuminova® Ring, applied metallic Indices with SuperLuminova®, Fortis Logo with SuperLuminova®
Hands: Metallic-framed hour and minute hands (luminous), Second hand with Fortis typical Bull‘s Eye
Date at 3 o’ clock
Movement
UW-30 Performance
Swiss Automatic self-winding movement with bidirectional winding special rotor and Chronometer standard
Antimagnetic, gilt Glucydur balance wheel for outstanding precision.
Complications: Date
Power reserve: 38h
Strap/bracelet
Horizon Strap: Rubber strap in Color matching the reference color on the dial incl. Pin Buckle
Block Bracelet: Stainless Steel Block Bracelet with quick-adjustable Slide Clasp
Model: FORTIS MARINEMASTER M-44 Amber Orange
References
Amber Orange with Horizon Strap: F8120013
Amber Orange with Block Bracelet: F8120014
Case
Case diameter with bezel: 44 mm
Water resistance: 500 m / 1640 ft / 50 atm
Body material: Recycled Stainless Steel
Bezel type: Bidirectional Gear BezelTM with Luminous insert and Fortis Lock System® (patent pending)
Bezel material: Recycled Stainless Steel
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Case back: Recycled Stainless Steel with Ultra-Engraving
Crown type: Screw-Down crown with triple gasket system and shock protection
Dial
Colors: Black, Amber Orange
Dial pattern: Embossed Fortis Logo-O‘s
Dial material: Metal black anodized, SuperLuminova® Ring, applied metallic Indices with SuperLuminova®, Fortis Logo with SuperLuminova®
Hands: Metallic-framed hour and minute hands (luminous), minute hand orange anodized, second hand with Fortis typical Bull‘s Eye
Date at 3 o’ clock
Movement
WERK 11
Swiss Automatic self-winding manufacturer calibre with 70 hour weekend-proof power reserve
Chronometer certified
Complications: Date
Power reserve: 70h
Inspired by the success of the first reissue of the 1961 Ocean Star Skin Diver in 2020, Swiss watch brand Mido is now presenting a new edition of its iconic diving watch. Limited to 1,961 pieces, this retro-styled modern diving watch features a 40.5mm diameter steel case mounted with a turquoise bezel and a ‘glassbox’- […]
Seiko Watch of America has recently announced two amazing U.S. special edition Prospex professional diving watches with eye-catching dials highlighting the ancient “Seigaiha” pattern.
Exclusively available in the U.S. market, these diving watches from the Prospex collection combine the finest dive watch technology with centuries of tradition and craftsmanship.
Seigaiha is an ancient Japanese decorative motif in which layered concentric circles form an arched wave pattern. The two new watches, with their Seigaiha-patterned dials in vivid blue (SLA053) or deep burgundy (SLA059), add another rich element of symbolism in evoking the role of the moon in both the Shinto and Zen Buddhist traditions. The blue represents the ocean waves under moonlight and the burgundy, the first rays of sun brightening the dark seas at dawn.
Seiko Prospex Seigaiha U.S. Limited Edition, reference SLA053
These watches house Seiko’s proprietary 8L35 movement. The 26-jewel automatic 8L35, beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, provides a power reserve of approximately 50 hours and boasts manual winding capability.
Each Seigaiha U.S. Special Edition is crafted to perform flawlessly in the roughest seas. The monobloc stainless steel case ensures water resistance to a depth of 300 meters, following ISO standards for saturation diving. The black ceramic unidirectional elapsed timing bezels and screw-down crowns provide added security on deep dives, while LumiBrite coated hands, markers, bezel accents, and anti-reflective sapphire crystals enhance legibility.
The blue dial version, with black hard-coated case and black silicone strap, will be available only in a controlled-production run of 500, with the serial number engraved on each caseback, while the burgundy dial variation features a super-hard coated stainless steel bracelet with tri-fold push-button release clasp and slide adjuster, as well as an additional black silicone strap.
Both timepieces will be packaged in special collectors’ boxes, including a unique explanatory scroll and the unique gift of coordinating Seigaiha-pattern cufflinks.
The Seiko Prospex “Seigaiha” Limited Edition SLA053 ($3,200, limited edition of 500) is available from August 2021, with Special Edition SLA059 ($3,300) following in November 2021, both exclusively in the U.S. market.
Technical details
Model: Seiko Prospex Seigaiha U.S. Limited Edition, reference SLA053
Movement
Caliber 8L35
Automatic with manual winding capability
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: approximately 50 hours
26 jewels
Case
High-performance one-piece stainless steel case with black hard coating
Case dimensions: Thickness – 15.4mm; Diameter – 44.3mm; Length – 50.0mm
Black ceramic uni-directional rotating elapsed timing bezel with LumiBrite accents
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
Screw-down crown
Production serial number engraved on caseback
Water resistance: Diver’s Watch 300 meters (1,000 feet). Follows ISO standards and is suitable for saturation diving
Dial
Intense blue dial representing the ocean under moonlight in “Seigaiha” or “blue ocean waves” pattern symbolic of peace, good luck and good fortune
Date calendar
LumiBrite hands and markers
Strap
Black silicone strap
Packaging
Packaged in a special collectors’ box with coordinating Seigaiha-pattern cufflinks
Edition
Limited Edition of 500 pieces
Retail price
$3,200
Model: Seiko Prospex Seigaiha U.S. Special Edition, reference SLA053
Movement
Caliber 8L35
Automatic with manual winding capability
28,800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: approximately 50 hours
26 jewels
Case
High-performance one-piece stainless steel case with super-hard coating
Thickness – 15.4mm; Diameter – 44.3mm; Length – 50.0mm
Black ceramic uni-directional rotating elapsed timing bezel with LumiBrite accents
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
Screw-down crown
Water resistance: Diver’s Watch 300 meters (1,000 feet). Follows ISO standards and is suitable for saturation diving.
Dial
Rich burgundy dial representing the sea at daybreak in “Seigaiha” or “blue ocean waves” pattern, symbolic of peace, good luck and good fortune
Date calendar
LumiBrite hands and markers
Bracelet
Stainless steel bracelet with super-hard coating
Tri-fold push button release clasp with slide adjuster
Additional black silicone strap
Packaging
Packaged in a special collectors’ box with coordinating Seigaiha-pattern cufflink
Pforzheim based watch brand Circula presents its latest timepiece, the SuperSport Automatic.
Founded in 1955, German watch brand Circula stands for high-quality mechanical watches with an authentic retro design. The new Circula SuperSport is a Super- Compressor diving watch, which were first launched in the 1950s.
The SuperSport is not just a Super-Compressor-style watch (i.e., two crowns and an inner rotating bezel), but also includes a real compressor-function. Thus, the case back is compressed by water pressure for better sealing.
As a genuine Super-Compressor, the SuperSport is based on models from the middle of the last century, modernized with today’s sporty elements.
The case has a diameter of 40 millimeters and a water resistance of 300 meters. Sapphire crystal guarantees a scratch-free view onto the dial, which is equipped with Swiss Super-LumiNova® C3 X1 and built in a sandwich construction. Thus, the indexes are lowered into the dial.
The inner rotating bezel and also the crown are filled with Swiss Super- LumiNova® C3. High-quality mechanical movements with automatic winding from Sellita in Switzerland are responsible for the precise time display, optionally available in ‘Top’ grade version with an extra hard Glucydur balance wheel for particularly high precision.
The pre-order phase has now started and offers the opportunity to purchase the new SuperSport for EUR 699 (incl. VAT) / USD ~699 (excl. VAT) in the brand’s online shop by October 15th, including two straps, an H-Link steel bracelet and a Tropical rubber strap as well as free worldwide shipping. From mid-October it will cost € 100 more.
Delivery will start mid-December 2021.
Technical details
Model: Circula SuperSport Automatic
• Handmade in Pforzheim, quality Made in Germany
• Sellita SW-200-1 Swiss automatic movement
• Optionally as top grade with Glucydur balance wheel
• Date at 6h (black & petrol dial), no-date on gray limited edition
• 40 mm diameter, 46.5 mm lug-to-lug, 12.8 mm height (13.3 mm incl. crystal)
• 316L stainless steel case with compressor function and solid steel case back
• Screw down crown at 4h with lume logo, turn-only crown at 2h
• 300 meters water-resistant
• Curved sapphire crystal, multi anti-reflective coated on the inside
• Clicking unidirectional inner rotating diver bezel
• Swiss Super-LumiNova® C3 (X1 Grade) filled hands and indexes on dial and bezel
• Sandwich-dial construction
• H-Link steel bracelet with safety clasp and six micro adjustments & Tropical rubber strap, both with quick exchange system
Audemars Piguet has announced a new 42 mm Royal Oak Offshore Diver limited to 300 pieces. Similarly to the three Diver models released earlier this year, this limited edition is powered by the Manufacture’s latest self-winding movement, Calibre 4308.
The Royal Oak Offshore Diver Limited Edition sports the Manufacture’s latest Diver movement and interchangeable strap system. Its two-tone case blending white gold and black ceramics is enriched with a black “Méga Tapisserie” dial highlighted with white gold and beige accents.
The Royal Oak Offshore Diver limited edition is powered by the Manufacture’s latest automatic movement with second and instant-jump date indication. Calibre 4308 is equipped with a patented setting mechanism that brings stability and precision when adjusting the watch’s function.
Its diving scale featured on the dial’s inner rotating ring is activated with a unidirectional click mechanism linked to the 10 o’clock crown. The watch’s sapphire caseback reveals Calibre 4308’s refined finishing techniques, such as “Côtes de Genève,” “traits tirés” and circular graining, as well as the new collection’s dedicated oscillating weight in blackened 22-carat pink gold.
The Royal Oak Offshore Diver is fit for underwater exploration up to a depth of 300 metres as well as for any above-ground outdoors adventures. Thanks to its 60 hours of power reserve, the watch can easily adapt to a few days rest between expeditions.
The limited edition boasts an18-carat white gold case enhanced with a black ceramic bezel and matching crowns at 3 and 10 o’clock. The sapphire and white gold caseback is engraved with “Royal Oak Offshore Limited Edition of 300 Pieces.”
Hand-finished with an alternation of satin-brushed and polished surfaces, the case offers a refined frame to the black “Méga Tapisserie” dial adorned with 18-carat white gold hour-markers and hands. The black rotating diving scale ringis complemented with a beige 15-minute zone as well as beige Arabic numerals for a powerful contrast.
The Royal Oak Offshore Diver limited edition presents new facetted hour-markers, cut in two distinct sizes for augmented legibility. Long hour-markers indicate the quarter hours (to the exception of the 15-minute mark replaced by the date window), while shorter square hour-markers are used to mark out the 5-minute increments.
The luminescent coating on the white gold hour-markers and Royal Oak hands grant optimum visibility in the dark. The larger applied gold AP initials at 12 o’clock replace the traditional long-form signature for a sportive look down to the last detail.
Following in the footstep of the new Royal Oak Offshore Diver models released in the spring, this limited sports watch is fitted with the Manufacture’s new interchangeable strap system. The interchangeability has been directly integrated into the buckle and case’s studs, in perfect harmony with the case’s aesthetic codes.
The ease and efficiency will allow clients to change the bracelets and buckles of their new timepiece themselves with a quick click and release. The double-push system grants optimum security when the watch is worn on the wrist. The watch is fitted on a black interchangeable rubber strap, fit for the wildest outdoors adventures, while its second beige interchangeable calfskin strap will add a laid-back, yet refined look.
The 2021 assortment for the Royal Oak Offshore Diver collection also includes rubber straps in khaki, blue and grey shades, as well as two other calfskin leather straps in brown and black for more adventures on dry land.
Initially, this Royal Oak Offshore Diver Limited Edition will be sold exclusively in Japan during September 2021, before being available globally from October 2021.
Technical details
Model: Royal Oak Offshore Diver / 42 mm
Reference: 15720CN.OO.A002CA.01
Functions
Dive time measurement, date, hours, minutes and centre seconds.
Case
18-carat white gold case
Black ceramic bezel and screw-locked crowns
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 300 m
Movement
Self-winding Calibre 4308
Total diameter: 32 mm (14 lignes)
Total thickness: 5.20 mm
Number of jewels: 32
Number of parts: 234
Minimum guaranteed power reserve: 60 hours
Frequency of balance wheel: 4Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour)
Dial
Black dial with “Méga Tapisserie” pattern, white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating, black rotating inner bezel with zone from 60 to 15 minutes in beige.
Strap
Interchangeable black rubber strap with 18-carat white gold pin buckle
Additional interchangeable beige calfskin strap
ORIENT STAR, celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2021, is launching the Diver 1964 model from its ORIENT STAR Sports Collection with a limited edition of just 500 pieces worldwide.
The Diver 1964 model reflects this proud history, reproducing the original design of the Olympia Calendar Diver model, released in 1964, with an upgrade to contemporary diver’s watch specifications. This exceptional model combines a vintage design with ORIENT STAR’s latest high-performance in-house movement.
The Diver 1964 is based on the Olympia Calendar Diver launched in 1964 after several years of development work for divers’ models that started from the early 1960s. It joins the ORIENT STAR Sports Collection, established in 2019.
The Diver 1964 reproduces the same features of the original model: a rotating bezel made of solid stainless steel, three-dimensionally cut indices, an arrow-shaped hand, and a case shape with sharp lugs, while offering significantly improved water resistance compared to the original model’s 40 meters.
This new model’s water resistance has been upgraded to 200 meters – compliant with ISO standards for air diving watches. Refined qualities such as a screw down crown and screw case back, a dual curved sapphire crystal with a non-reflective coating, are also required to meet the standard of authentic divers’ watches.
The mechanical movement has also been upgraded. In contrast to the hand-wound movement in the original 1964 model, this new model has a contemporary automatic movement for increased usability. This in-house caliber F6N47 provides stable high accuracy and 50-hour power reserve. Another new feature is the indicator which shows the power reserve’s remaining running time. Most ORIENT STAR models come with a power reserve indicator as standard, however it’s rare to find this feature on diver’s watches.
The comparatively compact 40.2 mm diameter case, the pure steel colored rotating bezel, and the black dial create an understated look, making it ideal for everyday use. The metal bracelet uses the same high-quality stainless steel (SUS316L) as the case, providing a substantial presence and a comfortable fit. The trifold clasp comes with push button, security latch and divers’ extension, making the watch practical to use for sports activities and urban life.
The Diver 1964 model is available in a worldwide limited edition of 500 pieces and each watch has a serial number engraved on the case back.
Technical details
Collection: Sports
Series name: Diver 1964
Reference: RE-AU0501B
Movement
Automatic (with hand winding) mechanical in-house caliber F6N47 made in Japan
Power reserve: 50 hours
Accuracy:＋25 seconds ～ －15 seconds per day
Second hand hacking
22 jewels
Case
Material: Stainless steel (SUS316L)
Case size: 40.2 mm / thickness 14.5 mm
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Case back: Limited edition and serial number engraving
Glass: dual curved sapphire crystal AR (anti-reflective) coating
Dial
Black dial
Luminous Light
Date at 3 o’ clock
Power reserve indicator
Strap
Stainless steel (SUS316L) / trifold deployant buckle with push button and security latch, diverʼs extension
Width: 20 mm
Independent French watchmaker BOHEN presents MILLE-MER, a Swiss made automatic diving watch with a water resistance of 1,000 meters. It will be limited to 500 pieces.
Designed by Blaise-Dominique Giuliani (founder of the brand), this timepiece features a stainless steel case mounted with a 60-clcik, ceramic rotating bezel. On the reverse side, it is secured with a grade-5 titanium case back.
Its domed sapphire crystal glass with inner double AR coating provides the unobstructed view of the dial. A stand-out feature of the BOHEN MILLE-MER watch is its internal date magnifier, which is a world-premiere innovation.
Usually, a date magnifier (for example the Rolex Cyclops lens) can only be glued to a flat glass. As the glass used with MILLE-MER is a curved sapphire crystal, BOHEN has developed a patented design. This innovative system features a lens magnifier connected by two bridges placed between the sapphire dome and the date window, without obstructing the movement of hands.
The watch is equipped with the customized Soprod M100 self-winding movement. Displaying hour, minute, seconds and date, BOHEN MILLE-MER has a power reserve of 42 hours. Modified according to the brand’s specifications, the movement carries the Chronofiable A8 chronometric certification by Laboratoire Dubois SA.
This 25-jewel self-winding calibre is antimagnetic and features Glucydur balance wheel and Incabloc shock proof protection system. It also features fine horology finishing methods like rhodium coating, Côtes de Genève decoration and pearled bridges. The watch is also provided with an inner antimagnetic cage for protecting the movement from electro-magnetic interferences.
The watch is equipped with a massive, screw-down crown at 12 o’ clock and a helium release valve.
MILLE-MER features a black dial with three central hands (hour, minutes and seconds) with luminescent coating, date at 3’ clock and luminescent indexes. The hands and markers employ Superluminova X1 gel, which has better intensity and duration compare to regular luminescent coatings. To beautify the exteriors, the brand has used methods like Sallaz Polishing, embossing and deep brushing.
Rated for a water resistance up to 100 ATM (1,000 meters or 3,300 ft), the BOHEN MILLE-MER watch comes fitted on a stainless Steel bracelet with integrated universal link, which allows quick change of the watch band without any tools.
Technical details
Case
316L stainless steel case
Diameter: 43 mm (including rotating bezel)
Length: 50 mm
Height: 17.5 mm
Lug width: 24 mm
Aerospace grade sapphire dome glass with a double coating inside only
Helium exhaust valve
Crown at 12 o’clock
Ceramic rotating bezel, 60 clicks
Case back in grade 5 titanium
Antimagnetic cage
Water resistance: 100 ATM/ 1,000 m / 3,300 ft
Dial
Internal date magnifier (patented design)
Superluminova X1 phosphorescent markers
Movement
Automatic Swiss movement designed by Soprod (M100) and modified for Bohen
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date.
Accuracy: +/- 4 seconds / day in 5 positions
42-hour power reserve
Antimagnetic
Chronofiable A8
28,800 alternations/ 4hz
Rhodium coating
Rotor in Côtes de Genève
Pearl bridges
25 jewels
Incabloc
Glucydur balance wheel
Bracelet
Stainless Steel bracelet with integrated universal link
Increments clasp buckle
Switzerland based crowd-manufacturing company Watch Angels SA has launched a new fund-raising campaign for the Bühlmann watches brand.
This new watchmaking venture pays tribute to Albert Alois Bühlmann (1923 – 1994), the Swiss scientist known for his extensive research activities related to both medical and safety requirements of deep divers.
The first timepiece from the brand is Bühlmann Decompression 01, which incorporates the famous Bühlmann tables that are based on the decompression algorithm developed by A. Bühlmann.
Exclusively designed for professional divers, the Decompression watch features a Bühlmann 0-700 ASL decompression security stops bezel and an innovative push lock-unlock system to lock and unlock the crowns and the helium valve.
The decompression tables are indented for ensuring safety during commercial, military and recreational diving activities.
About Albert Alois Bühlmann
Born in 1923 in Berlin, Professor Albert Alois Bühlmann was a respected doctor and scientist at the University Hospital in Zürich, Switzerland. He was a world-renowned Diving Medicine Physician, and dealt with the medical conditions associated with diving and their treatment. He was a pioneer in developing Hyperbaric Chambers, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicines, Decompression Tables and Dive Computers.
His decompression model and gas mixture procedure were utilized efficiently during a number of record-breaking diving and hyperbaric experiments.
These include 1959 Lake Zürich, Switzerland (120M), 1961 Brissago, Switzerland (220M), 1962 Catalina Islands, California (311M), 1966 Porto San Stefano, Italy (220M exposure to saturation), 1969 Alverstoke, UK (350M exposure to saturation) and the 575M record in the Zürich hyperbaric chamber in 1981.
Professional divers play an important role in the offshore oil and natural gas exploration industry. In 1963, Bühlmann had entered into a partnership with Anglo-Dutch multinational oil and gas company Shell and Micoperi to develop safe decompression procedures for professional divers on long-term dives to great depths.
Now owned by the Norwegian business group Protan, Micoperi is an Italian engineering and installation company specialized in the offshore oil & gas industry. A notable result of this collaboration was the Capshell in 1966, a hyperbaric chamber designed for long-term under water experiments.
In the early 1970s, he developed altitude-adjusted decompression tables for the diving activities conducted in the lakes located at high attitudes. In the meantime, he also supervised to replace the existing hyperbaric chamber with a new one in the University Hospital of Zurich.
Put into operation in 1975, the new Druckkammer (hyperbaric chamber) had capability to perform dive experiments up to a depth of 1000m. Its ancestor’s diving depth was limited to 300 meters. Bühlmann used these hyperbaric chambers to calculate decompression algorithm.
In the 1980s, Bühlmann ventured into the field of decompression computers. He had collaborated with companies like Divetronics, Dynatron AG and Uwatec AG for developing dive computers. For example, his calculation model ZHL-16 was used to develop the Deco-Brain II dive computer by Divetronics. The diver computers born from his collaboration with Dynatron AG and Uwatec AG were Aladin (1987), Aladin Pro (1988) and Aladin Air X (1994).
Bühlmann passed away on 16 March 1994.
The ZH-L16A calculation model was published in 1986. His decompression tables are still popular and widely used. Many dive computers use variations of the decompression algorithms created by Bühlmann.
About Bühlmann Watches
To revive the legacy left by Albert Alois Bühlmann, Zürich based watch development and design company Cronatec LLC has partnered with Watch Angels SA, the Swiss firm specialised in the crowd-manufacturing of timepieces.
The Cronatec team members behind this project are:
Adrian Stahel: Project Manager and Entrepreneur.
Thomas Bühlmann: Lawyer and Son of Albert Alois Bühlmann.
Daniel Wechsler: Owner and Managing Director of DAW Consulting GmbH.
Patrick Rohner: Owner and Managing Director of MAD AROMA.
Based in Mendrisio, Switzerland, Watch Angels SA is a family-owned watch manufacturer. Its crowd-manufacturing platform allows the creators to launch a new watch brand (or to revive a historical one) with the help of horology enthusiasts. Watch Angels SA’s other projects include the crowd-manufacturing of timepieces for creators like Cedric Bellon, Waltham and Thomas Funder.
Bühlmann Decompression is a Swiss made, professional-grade diving watch with an external bezel featuring the Bühlmann decompression scale to manage security stops and an internal rotating bezel for calculating Actual Diving Time.
Its solid 46mm diameter case is made of 316L stainless steel. Developed, manufactured and hand-assembled in Switzerland, these diving watches house Sellita automatic movements.
All Bühlmann Decompression 1 watches feature an inclination of 5 degrees for ensuring optimal dial readability for diving. The other special characteristics are push lock-unlock bezel for the screw-in crowns, screw-in helium valve, Fly-no fly indicator, Sapphire crystal with AR coating, Screwed case-back and Flexible strap joints on the 12 o’clock.
Decompression 1 is available in various dial color versions. The 0 to 15 scale of the inner ADT (Actual Dive Time) bezel is highlighted by a contrasting color.
The initial production campaign is offering two versions of Bühlmann Decompression 01 diving watch: the BH-01 Automatic Small Seconds and the BH-02 Automatic.
These watches are presently available via the crowd-funding platform managed by Watch Angels SA. This campaign is offering a discount of CHF 400 for all models.
Bühlmann Decompression 1 BH01 Small Seconds
This deep diving wristwatch has a water resistance of 575 meters, evoking the record-breaking pressure chamber test No. 373 in the hyperbaric chamber laboratory at the University of Zurich in 1981.
The BH01-01 Small Seconds model is equipped with Sellita SW261 automatic movement. This version features a large arrow-shaped central minute hand, a small seconds dial at 3 o’ clock and a disc based hour-indicator at 9 o’ clock. All the markers, indices and hands are embedded with the luminous material.
The pre-order price of BH01-01 Small Seconds model is CHF 1,095.00. Delivery in April 2022.
The BH-01 Small Seconds model is available in four versions:
BH01-DK with Matte “Druckkammer” colour scheme
BH01-DK373 with Matte “Druckkammer 373” colour scheme
BH01-BLACK with Matte Black Dial, and
BH01-BLUE with Sunburst Navy Blue Dial
Bühlmann Decompression 1 BH-02 Automatic
This timepiece has a water resistance of 350 meters, evoking the 1969 diving record achieved in Alverstoke, UK. It is equipped with the automatic Sellita SW200 movement.
This version features centrally positioned minute and seconds hands. The aperture for the disc-based hour indication is placed at 12 o’ clock. All the indicators and markers employ luminescent material.
The BH-02 Automatic model is available in three versions:
BH02-DK with Matte “Druckkammer” colour scheme dial
BH02-BLUE with Sunburst navy blue dial, and
BH02-BLACK-1 with Matte black dial
The Watch Angels pre-order price of this version is CHF 895.00. Delivery in April 2022.
Model: Bühlmann Decompression 01 BH-01 Automatic with Small Seconds
Case
Diameter: 46 mm
Stainless steel 316L
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Screwed case-back with 8 screws
Unidirectional (clock-wise) decompression security stops bezel
Push lock-unlock bezel for the screw-in crowns and the screw-in helium valve
5 degrees case inclination
Flexible strap joints on the 12 o’clock strap lugs for snug fit on all wrist sizes
Polished central case-body
Brushed lower case-body with polished bevels
6-12 brushed lugs
Circular brushed and polished engraved bezel
Water Resistance: 57.5 ATM (575 m/ 1885 ft)
Movement
Sellita SW261-1, Swiss made, 31 jewels
Mechanical self-winding, 28’800 bhp/4 Hz
Power reserve: 38 hours
Functions
Hours (by disc), minutes, small seconds, fly-no fly indicator
Dial
15 minute segment on the inner ADT (Actual Dive Time) turning bezel
X1 Grade Superluminova® Luminous minutes hand, hour disk, indexes, bezel and inner turning bezel marker
Strap
Black perforated rubber strap with stainless steel pin buckle
Strap width: 19.2mm
Origin
Swiss made
Model: Bühlmann Decompression 01 BH-02 Automatic
Case
Diameter 46 mm
Stainless Steel 316L (1.4435 grade with higher chromium and nickel content for enhanced corrosion resistance and resistance to saline water)
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Screwed case-back with 8 screws
Unidirectional (clock-wise) Decompression security stops bezel
Push lock-unlock bezel for the screw-in crowns
5 degrees case inclination
Flexible strap joints on the 12 o’clock strap lugs for snug fit on all wrist sizes
Polished central case-body
Brushed lower case-body with polished bevels
6-12 brushed lugs
Circular brushed and polished engraved bezel
Water Resistance: 35 ATM (350 m/ 1150 ft)
Movement
Sellita SW200, Swiss made, 26 jewels
Mechanical automatic-winding, 28’800 bhp/4 Hz
Power reserve: 38 hours
Linde Werdelin expands its Oktopus Moon series by unveiling a new model featuring a titanium case.
This is the first Oktopus Moon watch entirely in a titanium case. It marks the beginning of autumn. Inspired by the reflective of the colours of the Harvest (orange) Moon, it boasts a skeletonised dial with bronze and gold details.
Oktopus is a highly technical wristwatch collection made for divers and the Danish navy Special Forces. This new interpretation features a five-layer skeletonised dial in bronze and rose gold satin-finished hands.
Driving this timepiece is an exclusive mechanical calibre endowed with an in-house complication that offers photorealistic Moonphase. This self-winding movement offers a power reserve of 42 hours. The large-numerals and the rose-gold satin-finished hands are embedded with luminescent material. In the darkness, it radiates a cool grey-blue glow.
Water resistant to 300 meters, the Oktopus Moon watch comes with an interchangeable Earth Brown rubber strap with Ardillion Buckle. The Oktopus Moon can be purchased with a range of interchangeable straps of varied colours and textures.
The retail price of the new Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moon watch is £ 11,500.
Technical details
Case
Five part case-construction in titanium grade 2 titanium
2.5 mm anti reflective sapphire crystal
Titanium grade 2 screw in back case with engraved octopus drawing
18 karat rose gold (5N) screw-down crown, engraved with an octopus icon
Microbillé finished case
Bezel: Grade 2 Titanium
Case Dimensions: 44mm (w) by 46mm (l) by 15mm (h)
Water resistance: 300m
Movement
Bespoke LW calibre with in-house photorealistic moonphase complication
Power reserve: 44 hours.
Balance frequency: 28,800vph (4Hz).
Jewels: 23
Dial
Five-layer skeletonised dial
Bronze, circular satin finished réhaut and top and lower dial
Rose gold (5N) satin finish hands with cool grey luminova
Large numerals 3, 9 and 12 in cool grey luminova
Cool grey hour indexes, logo and logotype
Rose minute indexes
Moonphase
In darkness the photorealistic moons are visible through aperture between 4 and 8 o’clock, and aperture at 1 to 2 o’clock, circular perlage surface on metallic rose gold (5N) moon disc. Red “0” indicates current moon phase; gold numbers indicate past and future moon phases.
Strap
Interchangeable rubber strap in earth brown, titanium ardillon buckle with satin finish
The Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic watch is the result of many years of research and development together with the history and tradition of the Rado Captain Cook.
This new diving timepiece features some of the brand’s most stellar achievements such as Rado’s innovative high-tech ceramic monobloc case construction, scratch-resistant and hypoallergenic high-tech ceramic. It is powered by the premium Rado calibre R734 featuring a Nivachron™ hairspring, renowned for its antimagnetic properties.
The Captain Cook Ceramic is presented for the first time in a case size of 43mm, and in four versions. All of them have 30 bar (300m) water resistance.
A first version in black high-tech ceramic case and bracelet with a hardened stainless steel turning bezel and black high-tech ceramic insert.
A second model holds this same case and dial but is offered with a rubber strap for those who prefer a more casual look.
A third version is offered similarly in black high-tech ceramic case and bracelet but with contrasting rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel turning bezel, and black high-tech ceramic insert.
Followed by the fourth model, a highly distinct plasma high-tech ceramic case and bracelet, with hardened stainless steel bezel, and blue high-tech ceramic insert.
All the references are powered by the Rado self-winding calibre R734, which offers an impressive 80 hours power reserve.
The dial and case back are stunningly crafted in black tinted sapphire crystal allowing its wearer to explore and admire the inner workings of the skeletonised movement in a subtle manner, whilst still proving to be legible.
As the triangle on the bezel, the indexes, and the classic Captain Cook chunky arrow hands on the dial are filled with white Super-LumiNova® providing clear visibility in the dark. This magnificent sapphire dial is also home to the iconic Rado rotating anchor at 12 o’clock, and is protected by a chevé box sapphire crystal.
Technical details
Model: Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic, Ref. R32127162
Technical details
Movement
Rado calibre R734, automatic, skeletonised , 25 jewels, 3 hands, 80 hours power reserve, antimagnetic NivachronTM hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy
Case
Black high-tech ceramic case, monobloc construction
Rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel turning bezel with a polished black high tech ceramic insert with engraved white lacquered numbers and markers, triangle in white Super-LumiNova®
Circular brushed, black PVD coated titanium case back with a black tinted sapphire crystal
Polished rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel screw-down crown
Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant to 30 bar (300m)
Dimensions: 43.0 x 49.8 x 14.6 (WxLxH in mm)
Dial
Black tinted sapphire crystal
Applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rose gold coloured PVD coated moving anchor symbol with synthetic ruby plate
Rose gold coloured printed Rado and Captain Cook logos
Hands: rose gold coloured with white Super-LumiNova®
Strap
Matt black high-tech ceramic outer links
Polished black high-tech ceramic middle links
Titanium 3-fold clasp with black high-tech ceramic openers
Model: Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic, Ref. R32127152 and Ref. R32127156
Technical details
Movement
Rado calibre R734, automatic, skeletonised , 25 jewels, 3 hands, 80 hours power reserve, antimagnetic NivachronTM hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy
Case
Black high-tech ceramic case, monobloc construction
Hardened stainless steel turning bezel with a polished black high-tech ceramic insert with engraved white lacquered numbers and markers, triangle in white Super-LumiNova®
Circular brushed, black PVD coated titanium case back with a black tinted sapphire crystal
Polished hardened stainless steel screw-down crown
Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant to 30 bar (300m)
Dimensions: 43.0 x 49.8 x 14.6 (WxLxH in mm)
Dial
Black tinted sapphire crystal
Applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium coloured moving anchor symbol with synthetic ruby plate
White printed Rado and Captain Cook logos
Hands: Rhodium coloured with white Super-LumiNova®
Strap
Reference R32127152: Matt black high-tech ceramic outer links, polished black high-tech ceramic middle links, titanium 3-fold clasp with black high-tech ceramic openers
Model: Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic, Ref. R32127156
Technical details
Movement, case and dial same as Ref. R32127152.
Strap
Black rubber, stainless steel extendable folding clasp, black high-tech ceramic cover
Model: Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic, Ref. R32128202
Technical details
Movement
Rado calibre R734, automatic, skeletonised , 25 jewels, 3 hands, 80 hours power reserve, antimagnetic NivachronTM hairspring, exceeds standard test requirements from 3 to 5 positions for higher accuracy
Case
Plasma high-tech ceramic case, monobloc construction
Hardened stainless steel turning bezel with a polished blue high-tech ceramic insert with engraved white lacquered numbers and markers, triangle in white Super-LumiNova®
Circular brushed, titanium case back with a black tinted sapphire crystal
Hardened polished stainless steel screw-down crown
Box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant to 30 bar (300m)
Dimensions: 43.0 x 49.8 x 14.6 (WxLxH in mm)
Dial
Black tinted sapphire crystal
Applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium coloured moving anchor symbol with synthetic ruby plate
White printed Rado and Captain Cook logos
Hands: Rhodium coloured with white Super-LumiNova®
Strap
Matt plasma high-tech ceramic outer links
Polished plasma high-tech ceramic middle links
Titanium 3-fold clasp with CeramosTM openers
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
Following the launch of the new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 seriesduring Watches and Wonders Geneva in April, TAG Heuer has released three references, including a new iteration of a TAG Heuer icon, the all-black, lume-dialled TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Night Diver.
These three TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 models take the collection to 11 references. All three new models are non-limited and go into the core collection, each with a 43 mm stainless steel case and rubber strap equipped with TAG Heuer’s innovative adjustable folding clasp.
The new black and blue versions pick up on the bracelet models introduced at Watches and Wonders: both are colour-themed with matching black or blue dials, ceramic bezel inserts and rubber straps.
The standout model of the release is the black DLC-coated Night Diver. Its stainless-steel case, bezel, crown, caseback and clasp are all coated in matt black diamond-like carbon, known as DLC, a high- performance, hard-wearing finish designed for use in extreme conditions. The bezel insert is highly resistant black ceramic.
The TAG Heuer “Night Diver” was first introduced in the mid- 1980s. Loved by active, style-conscious watch buyers who push their limits, it became one of the most celebrated sports watches of its era.
TAG Heuer has created a faithful update to this much-loved watch, retaining and improving signature details such as the famous 12-sided bezel and the dial’s horizontal engraved lines to produce a refined, highly versatile modern classic.
The Night Diver’s other signature feature is its fully luminescent dial, which is coated in green Super- LumiNova® to deliver exceptional glow-in-the-dark performance. To ensure ultimate legibility in extreme low-light conditions, the watch’s minute and central seconds hands are filled with blue lume to contrast with the green of the dial.
The hour hand and octagonal hour markers at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock are filled with green lume, and the remaining octagonal hour markers are all edged with black lacquer. The triangle on the unidirectional rotating bezel at 12, which is crucial to accurately and safely measure dive times, is also filled with striking blue lume to match the blue of the minute and central seconds hands.
Each of the new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 references comes with a beautifully engineered integrated rubber strap equipped with TAG Heuer’s newly developed adjustable clasp system.
These straps will be cut to length as part of a fitting process at a TAG Heuer boutique or by an authorised dealer. The wearer will then have the freedom to adjust their strap to accommodate a wetsuit, or simply to reflect changes in ambient conditions that make the wrist expand or contract.
The fine-tuning system developed by TAG Heuer allows this adjustment can be made to extremely small tolerances. This is done by pinching and sliding the button on the side of the clasp.
The clasp also features double safety push-buttons that prevent it from being unlocked by accident. It’s this level of utility that underscores the Aquaracer Professional 300 series’ ultimate luxury tool watch status.
As with the eight pieces in the launch collection, the three new references pick up on the six signature features that have defined TAG Heuer dive watches since 1983: a unidirectional rotating bezel, a screw-down crown, water resistance to at least 200 metres, luminous markings, a scratch-resistant crystal and a double safety clasp.
The form carries a number of further details that enhance its luxury feel and performance. The 12 sides of the bezel are all faceted for grip, the crown is protected to prevent accidental damage and there’s a magnifying glass over the date, which is integrated into the underside of the sapphire crystal, making it smooth to the touch.
The dial with its trademark horizontally engraved lines have also been refined for the new generation of watches and are now set slightly further apart than in previous Aquaracer iterations, giving the watches their elegant, sophisticated look.
As with the launch collection, the three new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 references are powered by TAG Heuer’s Calibre 5 automatic movement. They all have solid casebacks stamped with the famous scaphander diving suit, complete with a 12-sided faceplate. All TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 models are water-resistant to 300 metres (30 bar, 1,000 feet).
In April, TAG Heuer also introduced a highly collectible limited-edition version of the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 at launch to both complement the core collection and salute the design’s wonderful heritage. It’s called the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute to Ref. 844.
This timepiece is inspired by the fabled Ref. 844 divers’ watch introduced in 1978. Only 844 examples of the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute to Ref. 844 will be made and launched in September 2021.
Technical details
Model: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Calibre 5 Automatic
Reference WBP201A.FT6197 / WBP201B.FT6198
Movement
Calibre 5 Automatic
Case
43 mm diameter
Steel fine brushed, polished case
Ceramic black 60-minute scale unidirectional turning bezel
Flat sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment
Steel screw-down crown at 3 o’clock
Steel screwed case back
Water resistance: 300 meters
Reference WBP201A.FT6197
Dial
Black sunray brushed dial
Rhodium-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated central hand with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated TAG HEUER sticker logo
Angled date with magnifying lens at 6 o’clock
AQUARACER AUTOMATIC 300 m / 1000 ft printed
Bracelet
Black rubber strap
Stainless-steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons and fine adjustment system; TAG Heuer shield
Reference WBP201B.FT6198
Dial
Blue sunray-brushed
Rhodium-plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated central hand with white Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium-plated TAG HEUER sticker logo
Angled date with magnifying lens at 6 o’clock
AQUARACER AUTOMATIC 300 m / 1000 ft printed
Bracelet
Blue rubber strap
Stainless-steel folding clasp with double safety push buttons and fine adjustment system; TAG Heuer shield
Available from
September 2021
Model: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Night Diver – Calibre 5 Automatic
Reference WBP201D.FT6197
Movement
Calibre 5 Automatic
Case
43 mm diameter
Black DLC steel sand blasted case
Ceramic black 60-minute scale unidirectional turning bezel
Flat sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment
Black DLC steel screw-down crown at 3 o’clock
Black DLC steel screwed case back
Water resistance: 300 meters
Dial
White Super-LumiNova® opalin dial
Black gold plated applied indexes with white Super-LumiNova® or black lacquer
Black gold plated hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova®
Black gold plated central hand with white Super-LumiNova®
Black gold plated TAG HEUER sticker logo
6 o’clock magnifying lens, angled date
AQUARACER AUTOMATIC 300 M / 1000 FT printed
Bracelet
Black rubber strap
Black DLC steel folding clasp with double safety push-buttons with fine adjustment system; TAG Heuer shield
Available from
September 2021
Model: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute to Ref. 844 – Calibre 5 Automatic, Reference WBP208C.FT6201
Movement
Calibre 5 Automatic
Case
43 mm diameter
Titanium grade 5 polished, fine brushed case
Ceramic black 60-minute scale unidirectional turning bezel
Flat sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment
Steel screw-down crown at 3 o’clock
Steel screwed case back with special engraving “ONE OF 844”
Water resistance: 300 meters
Dial
Black opalin dial with red numerals
Rhodium plated applied indexes with old radium coloured Super-
LumiNova® Rhodium plated hour and minute hands with old radium coloured Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium plated central hand with old radium coloured Super-LumiNova®
Rhodium plated TAG HEUER sticker logo
6 o’clock magnifying lens, angled date
AQUARACER AUTOMATIC 300 M / 1000 FT printed
Bracelet
Perforated black rubber strap
Steel folding clasp with double safety push-buttons with fine adjustment system; TAG Heuer shield
Unveiled at the Geneva Watch Days exhibition, the SUB 600T ‘Pacific’ Limited Edition is a modern interpretation of DOXA’s SUB 600T diving watch.
First introduced in the ‘80s, the SUB 600T is one of the iconic DOXA dive models. Now, it is reborn in a brushed titanium case with ceramic bezel inlay bezel and comes with a dial colour in a shade of blue matched to the Pacific Ocean.
The SUB 600T ‘pacific’ diving watch will be limited to 200 pieces. This series is released in collaboration with Time+Tide, DOXA’s partner in Australia.
The ‘Pacific’ limited edition SUB 600T’s brushed titanium 40mm case is topped by a sapphire crystal. This professional grade diving watch has a water resistance up to 600 meters (60 bar, about 1970 feet).
The crown is positioned at 4 o’clock and the patented unidirectional ceramic rotating bezel, with dive time in minutes and depth in feet, prepares for safe ascents without decompression stops.
The dial in ‘Pacific Ocean blue’ is a first for DOXA, and it evokes that ultramarine shimmer of the waters around Australia, the home of Time+Tide.
All dive-related indications have a Super-LumiNova® luminescent coating, including the distinctive ‘shark’s tooth’ hour markers at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock for optimal legibility in low-light conditions. This new watch comes with a tone-on-tone rubber strap to match the Pacific Blue dial.
This model also introduces a new type of clasp, a DOXA premiere: though it looks like a pin buckle, it is actually a folding buckle – here in brushed titanium – that allows for easy adjustment to the wearer’s wrist. The clasp sports the exclusive ‘DOXA Fish’ symbol.
Technical details
Model: DOXA SUB 600T
Edition
Limited Edition of 200 individually numbered pieces
Indications
Hours, minutes and seconds
Movement
Sellita SW 200-1
Mechanical, self-winding
Power reserve of 38hours
Frequency: 28,800.0 vph (4.0 Hz)
26 rubies
DOXA decorations DOXA
Case
Brushed titanium
Diameter: 40.00 x 47.60 mm
Thickness: 14.15 mm
Screw-down crown
Water resistance: 60 bar / 600 meters / 1,970feet
Closed, screw-down caseback with engraving: Time+Tide Pacific Limited Edition
Sapphire crystal
Unidirectional rotating ceramic inlay bezel
Depth markings in color, time markings in white, light dot at 12 o’clock
Dial
Pacific Blue, indices with Super-LumiNova® luminescent coating
Watch hands with Super-LumiNova® luminescent coating
Painted outer minute track
Strap
Rubber strap matching the Pacific Blue dial
Brushed titanium folding buckle with ‘DOXA fish’ symbol
The Ocean Star 200C trio by Swiss watch brand Mido is a series of adventurous-spirited water-sports watches that combine cutting-edge technology, the best materials and high-end finishes.
Each timepiece from the Mido Ocean Star 200C trilogy features a matt dial decorated with a rippled texture. Their dials come in three shades that provide a sporty yet urban look: blue, grey and a radiant green – a completely new colour for Mido.
The Ocean Star 200C has a latest-generation automatic movement, the Caliber 80(ETA C07.621 base), which offers an exceptional power reserve of up to 80 hours.
For displaying time, the watch features three centrally positioned hands, respectively for hour, minutes and seconds. The movement also drives the day-date display at 3 o’ clock. Both the hands and the applied dot hour-markers an embedded with white Super-LumiNova®.
The unidirectional bezel is mounted with a graduated ring made of ceramic. This scratchproof material stands out for its incredible physical properties, which include resistance to thermal shock and an exceptional hardness that guarantees its long-term stability.
The color of bezel insert perfectly harmonizes with the dial color. Mido Ocean Star 200C watches have a robust stainless steel case that is water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m/660 ft).
Dressed in a 42.5mm diameter satin-finished and polished case, the watch is fitted with sapphire crystal front glass, screwed caseback and screw-down crown and. The case back is adorned with a polished starfish in relief.
The Ocean Star 200C comes with a stainless steel bracelet featuring three links and folding clasp. The outer links of the bracelet are satin-finished and the centre links are polished.
Technical details
Movement
Automatic Mido Caliber 80 (ETA C07.621 base), 11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.22 mm, 25 jewels, 21,600 vph. Finely decorated Elaboré-grade movement, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo
Adjusted in 3 different positions for high accuracy
Up to 80 hours of power reserve
Functions
Hour, minute and seconds
Day and date
Case
Satin-finished and polished stainless steel, Ø42.5 mm, 2 parts, unidirectional rotating bezel with ceramic ring and 60-minute graduations, white Super-LumiNova® dot at 12 o’clock, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on both sides, case back engraved with polished starfish in relief, engraved serial number, screwed case back and crown, water-resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m/660 ft).
Dial
M042.430.11.091.00: Green with matt finish, “waves” decor in relief, individually applied indexes coated with white Super-LumiNova®, day and date at 3 o’clock.
M042.430.11.041.00: Blue with matt finish, “waves” decor in relief, individually applied indexes coated with white Super-LumiNova®, day and date at 3 o’clock.
M042.430.11.081.00: Grey with matt finish, “waves” decor in relief, individually applied indexes coated with white Super-LumiNova®, day and date at 3 o’clock.
Hands
Diamond-cut hour and minute hands with central groove and white Super-LumiNova®, diamond-cut sweep-seconds hand with white Super-LumiNova®.
Bracelet
Satin-finished bracelet and polished central link, with folding clasp and diving extension in stainless steel.
Zurich based independent watch brand Maurice de Mauriac presents the diver’s watch L2 Red Sea, in a limited edition of 42 pieces.
Limited to 42 pieces, the L2 red sea is now available online and in Maurice de Mauriac’s Zurich atelier from CHF 4’670. The brand will donate 10% of the sales price directly to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which is committed to preserve the ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea.
Designed by Fabian Schwaerzler, the L2 red sea sports the brand’s iconic red watch sapphire crystal. The 316L stainless steel case is fortified with the diamond-like carbon coating. This diving watch has a water resistance of 300 meters.
The watch has a passionate ambassador: award-winning free diver free diver Zoe Moore. She is passionate about the aesthetics and technical qualities of the L2 Red Sea, which passed the test, diving deep in the Red Sea with flying colours.
Each L2 watch is equipped with an ETA 28.24-2 automatic movement. The case-back of the watch has an illustration of Zoe Moore.
The L2 Red Sea diving timepiece is available for CHF 4’670 with a black rubber strap (including additional Nato strap will be provided). It is also available a black DLC coated stainless steel bracelet for CHF 5’200.
Technical details
Model: L2 Red Sea
Edition
Limited to just 42 pieces
Movement
Automatic Swiss movement
ETA 2824-2 TOP Execution
Self-winding mechanism with ball bearing
Date in window, corrector
Stop second device
Regulator system ETACHRON and regulator corrector
28.800 vibrations per hour; 4 Hz
25 Jewels
Functions
Hours, minutes, sweep second
Case
Stainless steel case with Diamond-like Carbon (DLC) coating
Diameter: 42 mm
Red sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Closed back with engravings
Waterproof: 300 meters
Strap
Stainless steel bracelet with DLC coating
Black rubber strap
Nato strap textile in black and red
Cleveland, Ohio (USA) based watch brand Filip & Co presents DIVER 55, a collection of stylish, functional and durable diving timepieces. Made of 316L stainless steel, this timepiece is 200 meter water resistant and suitable for recreational diving activities and other water sports events.
Its case measures 43mm in diameter and secured with a solid stainless steel case-back on the rear side and a sapphire crystal glass on the front. The screwed-in crown at 3H is protected with crowd-guards. The case surface highlights satin-finish.
The Filip & Co DIVER 55 watch is equipped with the workhorse ETA 2824-2 mechanical automatic movement made in Switzerland. The DIVER 55 features a unidirectional rotating dive bezel with 120 clicks. Made of ceramic, the bezel insert is available in all-black and bi color options (black with blue or green).
The watch is available with two dial styles: Black Sunburst or Flat Black Dial. Both dials feature silver Super-Luminova index markers, silver sword-shaped luminous hands for hour and minutes. The central sweep second hand features lumed arrow-tip and rectangular counter weight. Depending upon the version, the second hand features green, white, blue or red color. The dial also has a hexagon-shaped date window at 6 o’ clock.
DIVER 55 comes fitted with a five rows 4-millimeter thick stainless steel bracelet or carbon fiber over silicon strap. In total, the brand offers 12 variants of this diving timepiece. Its stainless steel bracelet is secured with a single fold-over deployment clasp. The stitching of black carbon fiber style strap is in the same color of the seconds hand. This strap is fitted with a single fold-over deployment clasp.
The Filip & Co DIVER 55 has a retail price of US $ 2,295 with carbon fiber style strap and US $ 2,395 with stainless steel bracelet.
Featuring new materials and technology, the new Hamilton Khaki Navy automatic watches bring high-tech style to the high seas.
The Khaki Navy Scuba is inspired by the style and function of classic dive watches. With an increased case size of 43mm, this powerful dive watch is water resistant to 30 bar (300m) and held securely on either a black rubber strap or steel bracelet.
Available in either black or blue to match the dial, the colored ring of the unidirectional diving bezel is made from ceramic, the material known for its immunity to scratching and corrosion. A Super-LumiNova dot at 12 on the bezel allows wearers to keep track of their diving time.
Inside the Khaki Navy Scuba diving watch, beats the H-10 automatic movement with a balance spring made from NivachronTM. Resistant to magnetic fields and temperature changes, this calibre ensures absolute stability and accuracy.
Technical details
Model: Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Automatic 43mm
Case
Stainless steel case
43mm diameter
Thickness: 12.58mm
Screw down crown
Lug width: 22mm
Glass: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 30 bar (300 m)
Dial
Black dial with black ceramic bezel
Blue dial with blue ceramic bezel
Hands
Nickeled hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova®, nickeled second hand with Super-LumiNova® tip
Movement
H-10 automatic movement with 80-hour power reserve, NivachronTM; balance spring
Bracelet
Matte black rubber strap with pin buckle
Stainless steel metal bracelet with folding clasp
References
H82515330: with black dial, black bezel-insert and matching rubber strap
H82515130: with black dial, black bezel-insert and stainless steel bracelet
H82505140: with blue dial, blue bezel-insert and stainless steel bracelet
Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Automatic 43mm Reference H82515330: Stainless steel case, black dial, black bezel-insert and matching rubber strapHamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Automatic 43mm Reference H82515130: Stainless steel case, black dial, black bezel-insert and stainless steel braceletHamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Automatic 43mm Reference H82505140: Stainless steel case, blue dial, blue bezel-insert and stainless steel bracelet
Honouring its contributions towards the protection of environment, independent climate action experts ClimatePartner has recently certified Swiss watch brand Oris as climate neutral.
To mark the start of this new chapter, the independent Swiss company is introducing the Aquis Date Upcycle, a version of Oris’ high-performance diver’s watch with a colourful dial made of recycled PET plastic.
Oris, together with its global network of partners and suppliers, has been taking part in World Cleanup Day for a number of years. Its new partner #tide has produced special Oris ’Cleanup Bags’ made from recycled ocean plastic for supporting the Swiss brand’s clean-up missions across the world.
#tide is a specialist plastic recycling company based in Switzerland that uses an innovative production method to turn 100 per cent ocean-bound plastic into a new premium raw material.
#tide is committed to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and has saved 15 million PET plastic bottles from entering the ocean. Its recycling processes save 52 per cent of the energy used in creating virgin plastics, and its production methods cause 79 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions.
The Aquis Date Upcycle is available with either a 41.5 mm or 36.5 mm case, both with recycled ocean-plastic dials. Each watch will be unique because the plastic recycling process produces random patterns, meaning no two dials will be the same.
Beyond the dial, the watches share their architecture with the popular Aquis Date 41.5 mm and 36.5 mm models. Both have a stainless steel case and a unidirectional rotating diver’s bezel with a scratch-resistant grey ceramic insert.
They also have a stainless steel bracelet with a clasp extension system, crown protectors, a screw-down crown and a Swiss Made automatic mechanical movement. Every watch comes in a grey presentation box made from sustainable and recyclable paper.
Case
Material: Multi-piece stainless steel case, uni-directional rotating bezel with grey ceramic insert
Size: 41.50 mm, 1.634 inches / 36.50 mm, 1.437 inches
Top glass: Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside
Case back: Stainless steel, screwed, see-through mineral glass
Operating devices: Stainless steel screw-in security crown
Water resistance: 30 bar (300 m)
Interhorn width: 22 mm / 18 mm
Movement
Number Oris 733
Dimensions: Ø 25.60 mm, 11 1/2’’’
Winding: Automatic
Power reserve: 38 hours
Vibrations: 4 Hz (28’800 A/h)
Jewels: 26
Functions
Hours, minutes and central sweep seconds hands, date with quick setting, stop second device, date window at 6 o’clock
Dial
Design made of recycled PET plastic set into the dial, each unique
Luminous material: Super-LumiNova®
Indices: Applied
Strap
Multi-piece stainless steel metal bracelet with folding clasp with extension
Christopher Ward’s best-selling C60 Trident line welcomes C60 #tide, a new timepiece created in partnership with the brand’s newest Swiss-based supply partner – #tide ocean material®. This is an important step from Christopher Ward to tackle the rising levels of ocean plastic.
#tide upcycle ocean-bound plastic waste and convert it into a premium raw material produced as yarn which Christopher Ward have harnessed for a new #tide strap collection showcased on the impressive new C60 #tide. This #tide ocean raw material is also produced as granules (for plastic injection) which features on the C60 #tide’s deep-stamped, screw down caseback and the #tide symbol features on the crown.
By training and paying fishermen to collect, sort, process and transport ocean-bound plastic, #tide’s work makes both ecological and social sense – helping to quell the rising tide of plastic waste entering our oceans and protecting the livelihoods of local fishermen and communities at threat from overfishing.
Furthermore, Christopher Ward and #tide will together donate £5 from every #tide strap that’s sold – either on a watch, or individually – to the Blue Marine Foundation, to support their vital work in marine conservation.
Following the success of last year’s limited edition C60 BLUE, the C60 #tide and #tide strap collection were the next logical steps for the brand. In keeping with the rest of the C60 Trident range, the C60 #tide’s rugged good looks also have a distinctive elegance – its C60 316L steel case with flowing Light- catcherTM lines looks just as good under a shirt cuff as it does with a rash vest – and it’s watertight to 600m.
There are however some discreet but notable differences from the rest of the range; the organic wave pattern and use of Super-LumiNova® Grade X1 BL C1 gives the new C60 #tide’s sapphire dial a 3D look which glows in darkness but maintains a cool and discreet look in daylight – reminiscent of bio-luminescent algae. Like other Tridents it also has a fully-lumed ceramic bezel, which adds to the coruscating effect.
The NEW C60 #tide houses the chronometer certified Sellita SW200 COSC, a self-winding movement known for its accuracy and reliability. The deep-stamped 3D trident on the caseback – typical of the range – is also replaced here with a deep-stamped #tide mark and a second blue ring of #tide recycled ocean-bound plastic.
The C60 #tide is available from £895 on a #tide strap or £1,000 on a bracelet. The #tide straps (in blue, black and orange) are available across the Christopher Ward collection.
A first in the luxury watch industry, Christopher Ward’s sustainable packaging, constructed from 95% bio-degradable materials and the brand’s commitment to environmentally responsible shipping, helps to reduce the carbon footprint of every single watch sold.
Technical details
Movement
Calibre Sellita SW200 COSC
Self-winding 26 jewel mechanical chronometer movement
38-hour power reserve
Date calendar
Central hacking seconds
Anti-shock system
Christopher Ward ‘Colimaçoné’ finish on the rotor
Vibrations: 28,800 per hour (4Hz)
Timing tolerance: -4/+6 seconds per day
Case
Brushed and polished Light-catcherä stainless steel case
Diameter: 42mm
Height: 14.10mm
Lug to lug: 49.32mm
Lug width: 22mm
Unidirectional zirconia (ZrO2) ceramic bezel
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Screw-down deep-stamped 3D backplate with #tide ocean material ring insert
Unique engraved serial number
Water resistance: 60ATM (600 meters)
Dial
Sapphire crystal dial twin-flag matte motif at 12 o’clock
Wave pattern on dial printed in Super-LumiNova® Grade X1 BL C1
Top-brushed indexes with diamond polished facets
Signature Trident counter-balance on seconds hand
Super-LumiNova® Grade X1 BL C1-filled hands and indexes
Strap
Blue, black or orange #tide strap
Width: 22mm
Also available with stainless steel bracelet
Origin
Swiss made
Box
Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and owner’s handbook
Italian watch brand UNIMATIC presents Modello Uno Ref. U1-KSA, a limited edition of 99 pieces in a slick black DLC case, developed in collaboration with Veloce Life, a Saudi Arabia based community dedicated to the passionate lovers of automotive universe and motorsports.
This new reference boasts a green outlook, with a bezel insert and dial in “Saudi Arabia green,” paying homage to all the Arabic world with markers in Eastern Arabic numerals, a first for UNIMATIC.
The watch features a 40mm diameter case in black DLC stainless steel case. Mounted with a sapphire crystal glass on the top and secured with a stainless steel case back on the rear-side, the Modello Uno U1-KSA has a water resistance of 300 meters.
The caseback is embellished with delicate Arabic calligraphy, saying: “Smile and the world will smile for you, cry and you’ll cry alone”. In addition, the watch comes on a Saudi Arabia green strap for all around pop of colour.
The engine driving this automatic wristwatch is the Seiko NH35A calibre with 41 hours of power reserve. The Arabic UNIMATIC Modello Uno U1-KSA is available now with a retail price of 650 EUR (excl. VAT).
Technical details
Model: Modello Uno U1-KSA
Ref. U1-KSA
Case
316 stainless steel case with DLC black brushed finish
Diameter: 40mm (41.5mm including bezel)
Thickness: 13.6mm (including crystal)
Lug to lug length: 49mm
Lugs / strap size: 22mm
Bezel: 120 clicks mono-directional safety bezel
Bezel insert: Saudi Arabia green aluminium diver insert with raised lume dot
Crown: Alchemical Sun ☉ 8mm screw-down
Glass: 2.5mm thick double domed sapphire with Inner side anti-reflective coating
Caseback: Arabic calligraphy screw-down caseback
Water resistance: 300m = 1000ft = 30atm
Dial
Saudi Arabia green Arabic dial
Super-LumiNova® C1 white
White dial trims
Hands
Saudi Arabia green ladder phantom H+M, reverse lollipop S, white tip
Movement
Automatic calibre Seiko NH35A
Hacking seconds hand
Bi-directional automatic + hand-winding
Frequency: 21600 bph
Jewels: 24
Accuracy: -20/+40 s/day
Power reserve: 41h
Antimagnetic: 4800 A/m
Strap
Saudi Arabia green Unimatic nylon nato strap, DLC brushed hardware signed UNIMATIC
Product kit
Unimatic tough case, warranty card with unique ID seal
Edition
Limited edition of 99 pieces
Individually numbered
New Zealand based watch brand Magrette has expanded their exclusive Art Collection by presenting Kaitiaki, an artistically decorated watch based on the brand’s Moana Pacific diving watch. Limited to 10 pieces, the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman Kaitiaki watch reminds us the need to protect the oceans and the ecosystem surrounding them.
Kaitiaki is a Māori expression used for the concept of guardianship, for the sky, the sea, and the land. Magrette’s Art Collection offers exclusive timepieces inspired by the Māori culture and myths. Each creation from the Art Series is individually hand-engraved by Christchurch, New Zealand artist Andrew Biggs. Kaitiaki is the first Moana Pacific Waterman to be included in this family.
Image Credit: Magrette Timepieces
The motif used on the Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman Kaitiaki watch features a manta ray as its central figure — with the face of Tangaroa. On either side of Tangaroa are the endangered albatross and red-billed gull.
The sides of the lugs feature Manaia offering protection to these seabirds, and the tops feature the face of Tangaroa. According to Māori mythology, Tangaroa is the god of the ocean. Manaia is a mythological creature in Māori culture, and is a common motif in Māori carving and jewellery.
Image Credit: Magrette Timepieces
This timepiece features a 42mm diameter stainless steel case mounted with a matte-finished ceramic bezel. It has a water resistance of 500 meters. The sandwich pattern dial features Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium lume hands and hour markers. This automatic diving watch is driven by the Swiss made ETA Caliber 2824-2 self-winding movement.
The retail price of Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman Kaitiaki is $3,200.00.
Technical details
Model: Magrette Moana Pacific Waterman Kaitiaki
Case
Dimensions: 42mm x 51mm lug-to-lug, 22mm lug width, 13mm tall (excl. crystal)
Material: 316L stainless steel case, crown, and buckles. Fine brushed finishing throughout
Bezel: Ceramic (matte finish), engraved and fully lumed (Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium)
Crystal: Sapphire (high domed), AR coating
Crown: Screw down, raised Magrette shield logo
Solid stainless steel case back secured with Viton gasket
Water resistance: 500m/1650ft
Dial
Sandwich construction with Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium lume
Fully brushed hands with Super-LumiNova® Old Radium lume
Movement
Swiss made ETA Caliber 2824-2 self-winding movement
Power reserve: 38 hours
