The crisp, matte-finished 42mm stainless steel case is fitted with a complementary green rubber strap embossed with a Clous de Paris (hobnail) pattern. The rotating inner bezel, controlled by the crown at 2 o’clock, can be set to measure timing countdowns with precision, a key function for any dive watch.
The sapphire crystal case back reveals the next-generation automatic Calibre 899 movement-designed, produced, and assembled in house-with a date function, 70-hour power reserve and water resistance down to 200 meters. A mix of opaline, grained, and sunray finishes define each dial segment, and Super-LumiNova hour markers and numerals in a shade of vanilla offer a nod to the first Memovox Polaris from 1968, which featured an alarm function that made it popular among the diving set. The vintage vibe is still going strong at Jaeger-LeCoultre, which introduced a new Polaris Date (US$9,200) with a special lacquered, double-gradient dial in deep green that emanates different hues depending on how the light hits it. An extended service interval of 10 years takes the hassle out of maintenance, and Oris offers a 10-year warranty when the watch is registered with MyOris.Įach version comes with your choice of a stainless-steel bracelet (US$4,600) or a matching-color rubber strap (US$4,400), and you can purchase alternate straps to change up the look with the brand’s patented Quick Strap Change system. Inside, the Calibre 400 automatic movement is endowed with enhanced anti-magnetism protection, water-resistance down to 300 meters, a stop-seconds function and a five-day power reserve, while delivering accuracy of -3/+5 seconds a day. In addition, the green or blue ceramic bezels have golden minutes scales to balance the design. Oris added a splash of gold to its Aquis Date Calibre 400 41.5mm dive watch in forest green and deep blue versions with an 18-karat gold finish on the outer edges of the unidirectional rotating bezels and gold-colored hands and indexes. Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 41.5mm Bi-Color. Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 41.5mm Bi-Color Switch them up on a whim with the brand’s patented tool-free One-Click system. Inside, the HUB1280 manufacture calibre is a serious, skeletonized column-wheel chronograph movement with a 72-hour power reserve.Īnd to complete the monochromatic look, the Big Bang Unico Summer Purple (US$22,000) comes with two straps-one Velcro style with matching stitching and a sports clasp and the second in the brand’s signature natural rubber.
The hands and indices are in the same shade of purple and light up after dark with touches of white Super-LumiNova.īut it’s not just about the looks. Hublot uses a special proprietary process to heighten scratch resistance and durability. Purple reigns this summer at Hublot, which launched Big Bang Unico Summer, limited to 200 pieces, in a fashionable hue rarely seen in the luxury watch market.įollowing up on last year’s turquoise summer model, the new amethyst-hued 42mm case is cut from lightweight anodized aluminum with a combination of satin and polished finishes. Under a domed sapphire crystal, the movement’s tiered architecture with different finishes enhances light play through the movement and creates a sense of depth and dimension. There is also a barrel cover at 12 o’clock in black Carbonium to match the bezel. The automatic UN-371 movement has been redesigned and improved with the addition of an oscillating weight in the shape of Ulysse Nardin’s signature X motif. Sandblasted on the sides with satin-finished lugs, the 44mm titanium case is coated with black DLC, while the hands and indexes glow with white or yellow-tinted Super-LumiNova. And if the bright yellow strap is too flashy, you can opt for a black fabric R-STRAP made from upcycled fishing nets. Carbonium also has the added value of sustainability because it is made from offcuts of aircraft parts. This carbon composite with a unique marbled look is made from the same fibers used in airplane fuselages and wings. Limited to 175 pieces, the latest Diver X Skeleton is fitted with a concave unidirectional rotating bezel made of superlight and extra-tough black Carbonium. Ulysse Nardin dials up the wattage of its Diver X Skeleton Black (US$25,800) with yellow accents and an eye-popping yellow rubber strap.
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