A diver's watch is a must-have for the coming season after overcoming the cold winter. Let's review the 2019 announcement model of the WatchTime editorial department, which is the American version of Chronos.
Originally published on watchtime.comText by Mark BernardoEdit by Tsuyoshi Hasegawa Posted in March 2020Blancpain
Blancpain presents a historically inspired new work from its iconic Fifty Fathoms series have announced several. Among his flagship collections, the luxurious blue and gold version is not to be missed.
With a 45mm diameter 18K rose gold case and a water resistance of 300m, it is the first model in the Fifty Fathoms series that made its earth-shaking debut in 1953 to use precious metal. became. Also new to the watch is a blue ceramic dial with a bright cobalt-like hue and a sunburst finish in the center, with a more matte finish around the perimeter. One of the highlights is the ratchet unidirectional rotating diver's bezel covered with a scratch-resistant domed sapphire crystal. The hour markers and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova, which makes them highly visible even in the dark and in deep water. Characterized by its robustness and chronometer-certified precision, Blancpain's in-house caliber 1315 can be admired through the transparent back. The power reserve, which provides a stable supply of energy for 120 hours (5 days) with three barrels, is also noteworthy.
Blancpain "Fifty Fathoms Automatic" self-winding (Cal.1315). 35 stones. 28,800 vibrations/hour. Power reserve about 120 hours. 18KRG (diameter 45.00mm, thickness 15.40mm). 300m water resistant. 3.52 million yen (excluding tax).De Bethune
De Bethune is a small Swiss Maison whose name is better known for its high complications than its utilitarian tool watches. The company's first diver's watch was the "DB28GS Granblue". The unique timepiece has a power reserve of approximately five days and houses the 27th De Bethune in-house movement with a titanium and white gold balance wheel.
Titanium is used for the case with a diameter of 44mm, and it features 100m water resistance. The middle-sized lugs are a new design with the same black zirconium inserts as part of the case. The point is that the overall thickness is suppressed by placing the numbers of the diving scale on the sapphire crystal. In addition, the adoption of a bezel with a unidirectional rotation prevention function is also a first for De Bethune timepieces. The most outstanding mechanism that cannot be overlooked is the mechanical power generation system that does not use electricity or electronics. By pressing the pusher at the 6 o'clock position, the power generation system is activated through the two barrels and the miniaturized gear train, and the clock is illuminated. However, when there is one day of power reserve remaining (visible in the discreet display between the 9 and 10 o'clock positions), the power generation system is said to be blocked in order to conserve energy.
De Bethune "DB28GS Grand Bleu" manual winding (Cal.DB2080). 51 stones. 28,800 vibrations/hour. Power reserve about 120 hours. Ti (44mm diameter, 12.8mm thickness). 10 ATM water resistant.Glashütte Original
Glashütte Original, which announced its withdrawal from Baselworld for the first time in 2019, presents a new collection called 'Specialist'. Inspired by the German Cold War era, the diver's watch debuted as the SeaQ line, and the "Specialist SeaQ Panorama Date" was born as its flagship model. Like all new pieces in this collection, it is based on a model called the Spezimatic Type RP TS 200, developed for hobbyists in the 1960s and 70s. While other new models have a diameter of 39.5 mm, the Panorama Date has a large case with a diameter of 43.2 mm, and the point is that it is water resistant to 300 m.
The stainless steel case is equipped with a rotating bezel with a unidirectional rotation prevention function. The dial is black or blue with a sunburst finish and features a curved sapphire crystal, luminous applied indexes, and uniquely shaped hands. At the 4 o'clock position, the complication mechanism that became the model name, the outsize date, is provided in two openings. Equipped with the in-house self-winding caliber 39-13, it has a long power reserve of 100 hours and a stop-second function.
Glashütte Original "SeaQ Panorama Date" automatic winding (Cal.36-13). 41 stone. 28,800 vibrations/hour. Power reserve about 100 hours. SS (43.2mm diameter). 300m water resistant.Longines
Longines introduces a new sporty HydroConquest in a black ceramic model. The 43mm diameter case is made of high-tech ceramic material and zirconium oxide, and its chemical formula “ZrO2” is proudly printed on the black dial. Despite the very dark and monochrome impression, it has a distinctive look with a number of finishes that add visual interest. Specifically, the dial has a matt finish, the main case has a polished finish, the bezel has a round satin finish, and the caseback has a matt and circular satin finish. The dial features large, highly visible Arabic numerals at 12, 9, and 6 o'clock, luminous indexes and hands, and a date display at 3 o'clock. Inside the case, which is water resistant to 300 metres, it houses the self-winding caliber L888.3, developed by ETA for Longines, with a power reserve of 64 hours. By adopting black rubber for the strap, the whole is put together smartly.
Longines "HydroConquest" automatic winding (Cal.L888). 21 stones. 25,200 vibrations/hour. Power reserve about 64 hours. Ceramics (43mm diameter). 30 ATM water resistant. 443,000 yen (excluding tax).