The Legendary Mechanical Depth Gauge Model
Reimagined and Re-released

Aquatimer Deep Two

More than a decade has passed since the "GST Deep One," a 1997 diver's watch with a mechanical depth gauge, was released. Due to its extremely limited production, it is known among watch collectors as a "legendary masterpiece." This new timepiece, inheriting the basic concept of that watch, has been unveiled as the flagship model of the new Aquatimer. However, the mechanism for the mechanical depth gauge is entirely newly designed. It operates completely independently of the watch's mechanical movement, displaying the current depth and the maximum depth reached during a dive using two needles—one blue and one red—on a scale located on the left half of the dial. The bezel for dive time markings is also conveniently an outer type, which is a nice touch.

Automatic, stainless steel case with rubber strap (or bracelet), 46mm diameter, 12 bar water resistance, ¥1,680,000 (rubber strap model), ¥1,811,250 (bracelet model), scheduled for September release.

The "Real Da Vinci" Watch Enthusiasts Have Been Waiting For

Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar
Digital Date/Month

Exactly two years after the debut of the new Da Vinci, a new model has been released, not with the same movement as the previous model, but equipped with a new generation movement featuring a perpetual calendar and flyback chronograph function that requires no correction until the year 2100. This model can be considered the legitimate successor to the 1985 masterpiece "Da Vinci," both in terms of function and mechanism. Its most distinctive feature is the large digital month and date display mechanism located on either side of the dial. The date display is a jumping type that switches instantaneously at midnight each day, and it uniquely incorporates a special power reserve mechanism that utilizes part of its power to switch the date and month simultaneously at the end of the month.

Automatic, rose gold case with crocodile strap, 44x52mm, ¥4,935,000, scheduled for September release.

Re-emerging with Enhanced Presence and Appeal

Big Ingenieur Chronograph

The Ingenieur, a robust watch revived in 2005, has seen its chronograph model reborn with revised design and specifications. This is another noteworthy piece of news from IWC this year. The most significant change is the increase in case size. At 45.5mm in diameter, it is slightly larger, and the improved overall balance has enhanced its fit on the wrist. Furthermore, by coloring the subdials, the presence of the dial has been greatly enhanced. On the other hand, while the shock resistance remains, the highly effective anti-magnetic function, which is rarely needed, has been omitted. This allows for a see-through case back, adding the new pleasure of admiring the in-house movement.

Automatic. Stainless steel case with crocodile strap, ¥1,517,250, scheduled for May release.