Spinnaker Piccard Diver - Tribute to the Bathyscaphe

[rw16610]

I stumbled upon this on A Blog to Watch and felt it was cool. I'm dreaming of a beach vacation, but given what's been going on in the world I only wish to travel with a frugal watch for a while.

This seems well suited for aquatic adventures and takes classic styling that is very hard to come by otherwise. Will I end up buying this piece? Maybe pre-owned for less than the $550 USD MSRP, as I'm not sure how it'll work out in person.



Image from Google


Image from Google


Image from Google



Movement : Japan NH35 TMI Automatic
Case : 316L Stainless Steel with Helium Release Valve
Case Diameter (mm) : 45
Case Thickness (mm) : 21
Lens : Ultra Domed Scratch Resistant Shaped Sapphire Lens with Anti-Reflecting Coating
Bezel : Unidirectional Bezel with Ceramic Plate
Band : 22mm Stainless Steel Solid Bracelet
Lug to Lug (mm) : 52
Water Resistance : 550m
Warranty : 2-Year International




www.ablogtowatch.com/explore-the-deepest-depths-with-the-spinnaker-piccard-automatic-a-tribute-to-the-bathyscaphe-trieste/

www.spinnaker-watches.com/pages/piccard-automatic?utm_source=ABTW%20-%20Piccard%20SP-5098

[Baco Noir]

They have a great name and pretty cool styling, but at 45mm diameter and 21mm thick, it seems like a pretty big watch. You have big wrists so you might be able to pull it off. I don’t think I could.

[CHIP]

I can do the 45 but I can’t do 21. That’s enormous!

They have some a few models with some really neat dial texture that I like quite a bit.

[Baco Noir]

Feb 4, 2022 22:19:32 GMT -6 CHIP said:

I can do the 45 but I can’t do 21. That’s enormous!

They have some a few models with some really neat dial texture that I like quite a bit.

True on the 45. It really is lug and case shape dependent. My Breitling Avenger Blackbird is 48mm, but it has short curved lugs and is made of titanium.

The pics of the crystal distorting the dial at an angle are pretty cool.

[rw16610]

That 21mm doesn't include the domed crystal I think. Certainly more of a tool than a wearable piece. I've got a weakness for dive watches and would see myself using this as an aquatics beater. Still wish I could see it in person first though but who knows, if one ever came up on eBay for the right price I would take a chance.

[priamo]

I see on Spinnaker site all full price watches 20% off with code SPINN20
FLEUSS
LUMBER BLACK
SP-5055-01
$285 but Sold Out for now
43mm x 13mm/h    150M w/r

[rw16610]

Excellent find, priamo ! I can see why that is sold out, such a nice looking piece. Would make an excellent travel watch or beater.

[priamo]

Toss this one in, Steeldive SD1952 50-Fathoms
NH35 automatic, screw crown, back
30 ATM, sapphire
41mm, 15mm/h
bracelet, fabric or rubber
$189

[rw16610]

priamo - Amazing value, that would make a great daily or travel piece as well.