Category: Dive Watches

Introducing – Omega Seamaster Diver 300m “Commander’s Watch” Limited Edition James Bond 007

The James Bond 007 and Omega Watches connection doesn’t need to be explained anymore – and if you need more about it, check our in-depth article. For now over 20 years, the Swiss watchmaker provides the world’s most famous secret agent with Seamaster watches, and managed to give this accessory an important status, becoming a movie character on its own. This year, inspired by Bond’s rank and regalia, Omega has created the Seamaster Diver 300m “Commander’s Watch”.

8 years ago

Retrospective – The Entire Omega Seamaster x James Bond 007 History

None of them need an introduction anymore. On one side is the most famous special agent in the world. On the other side is one of the most respected Swiss watch brands. And their collaboration is as explosive as the movies. While in most films, watches are only doing short screen appearances, with James Bond 007, this accessory has gained a totally different status, becoming a character on its own. Here is an exhaustive retrospective of all Omega watches used in James Bond movies, from 1995 Goldeneye to 2015 Spectre.

8 years ago

A Good Watch, For a Good Cause – The New Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Manta Trust

One thing is certain amongst watch collectors: if not all, at least most of us like a good dive watch. Sturdy, cool, purpose-built and suitable in most environments. So, what if you could combine a pretty good dive watch with helping a good cause, of course linked to the aquatic world. This is exactly what the new Carl F. Bucherer Patravi ScubaTec Manta Trust is, as this limited edition will help protection of manta rays.

8 years ago

5 Of The Coolest Vintage-Inspired Watches for This Summer

Vintage is one of the biggest trends these days… Really, what a piece of news! We all know that brands have been widely surfing on the vintage / heritage / reissue trend, and for now over 10 years. However, in the middle of the dozens of vintage-inspired watches launched every year, there are some good ones and the one you really need to consider. Here are 5 of the coolest vintage-inspired watches of 2017, to look good this summer.

8 years ago

Favre-Leuba Raider Deep Blue – Hands-on with Live Photos, Specs and Price

Recently we reported on the revival of the Favre-Leuba brand, led by the launch of the bold Raider Harpoon and Raider Bivouac 9000. Inspired by brand’s past glories, these tools watches are two beasts designed for the most extreme adventures, either deep underwater or at the highest altitudes. If you are not ready for these massive 46 and 48mm timepieces, the Raider Deep Blue provides a toned-down alternative, whilst still retaining the collection’s strong and distinctive character.

9 years ago

The Dive Watch From The Far North – The S.U.F. Helsinki Vetehinen By Sarpaneva

Rough, cold, with a unique character and surprisingly though, fascinating… This description, which you might imagine being dedicated to this contrasting country that is Finland, will be equally relevant when talking about the new S.U.F. Helsinki Vetehinen, the brand’s first dive watch. A Finnish watch made by Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva, playing with the codes and transposing them in his unique universe, resulting in a watch that simply feels different, in a very good way.

9 years ago

The Dive Watch From The Far North – The S.U.F. Helsinki Vetehinen By Sarpaneva

Rough, cold, with a unique character and surprisingly though, fascinating… This description, which you might imagine being dedicated to this contrasting country that is Finland, will be equally relevant when talking about the new S.U.F. Helsinki Vetehinen, the brand’s first dive watch. A Finnish watch made by Finnish watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva, playing with the codes and transposing them in his unique universe, resulting in a watch that simply feels different, in a very good way.

9 years ago

MeisterSinger Salthora Meta X – A Surprisingly Cool Single-Hand, Jumping Hour Dive Watch

At first, the new MeisterSinger Salthora Meta X sounded like a big surprise… But not one that we were expecting. In short, MeisterSinger was into single-hand watches with a classy / urban design but not into sports watches, and even less into dive watches. Yet, when you think about it for more than 5 seconds, you understand that this Salthora Meta X is just the natural development of the concept and one of the coolest ideas the brand could have had – and overall, an impressively well-thought timepiece. Let’s see why.

9 years ago