Freediver Charcoal Black

Cut from synthetic sapphire and measuring 9/10 on the Mohs hardness scale, the Freediver’s crystal is virtually impervious to scratches. Colloquially referred to as a “box style” crystal, its design is reminiscent of the plexiglass crystals that graced watches from a bygone era. This particular sapphire crystal also boasts a thick layer of clear anti-reflective coating on the underside — eliminating glare for easy reading even under direct sunlight.

The diamond-cut hands are milled from a solid block of brass and then meticulously polished. After that, they receive a black PVD coating for maximum legibility both below and underneath the surface. Finally, they are filled with the same Swiss Made BGW9 luminescent material used in the bezel and on the dial's applied indices.

Hidden beneath the bezel insert lie the ceramic ball bearings responsible for our best bezel action yet. The 120 click unidirectional coin-edged bezel exhibits a polished ceramic insert with Swiss Made BGW9 Super-LumiNova filled minute and hash markers. The ceramic bezel insert’s unparalleled hardness ensures that the Freediver's rotating bezel will remain scratch-free and looking new through every adventure.

The bezel functions as a minute timer — just rotate it counterclockwise until the circular marker is aligned with the minute hand. As the minute hand advances, the circular pip remains in the same position and a quick glance at the bezel reveals how many minutes have elapsed since the setting of the timer.

Within the hermetically sealed, 20 ATM-rated case beats the workhorse that powers the Freediver. The no-date variants make use of the Japanese Made Miyota 9039 movement, while those with a date complication at the 6 hour position utilize the 9019. A fully mechanical high-beat movement automatically wound by the movement of the wearer, the 9 series caliber oscillates at 28,800 beats per hour and will keep on ticking for decades. A 24 jeweled, hand-windable movement with hacking, the 9 series was introduced by the Japanese firm as an alternative to the Swiss Made ETA-2824. One could argue that the 9 series calibers are actually technologically superior to their Swiss counterparts thanks to their 42 hour power reserve and slimmer profile.

All of our movements are regulated in four positions for enhanced timekeeping tolerances. This process involves manually adjusting the length of the mechanical movement’s hairspring, fine-tuning it to keep even better time than what their manufacturer advertises. After regulation in four positions, the 9 series will typically run between -10 to +20 seconds a day.

Effortlessly adjust the size of your bracelet and get the perfect fit at all times thanks to our tool-less micro-adjustable buckle. With 6 different positions spaced 1.35mm apart, you can make your bracelet incrementally smaller or larger with the push of a button. No screwdrivers. No screws. No frustration. Oh, and it includes two additional half-links to ensure a comfortable fit for every wrist!