The Case
The case of this watch is fashioned from 316L stainless steel with a satin-finish and polished lugs. It has a diameter of 42.00mm, spanning from 7H to 2H, and thickness of 16.00mm. The screw-down crown, which is also made of 316L stainless steel ensures depths of up to 200m or 600ft can be achieved. The double-curved sapphire crystal is triple-coated, providing clear legibility and the bezel has a five minute graded sapphire insert which is unidirectional jack-hammer-click rotating.
The Case Back
The case back of the Ocean Explorer Arctic is enchanting, featuring breathtaking deep-etching and immaculate hand-finishing that culminates in a stunning illustration of the Kraken after its prey, evocative of the 1950s era.
The Dial & Hands
A unique double layered 1970`s Style graduated two tone colour dial with printed hour indexes in 7500 Swiss Super-LumiNova®. The bottom half of the dial is made from Mu Metal and act as the top of the faraday cage protecting the movement from excessive magnetic forces. Rose gold hands with applied 7500 Swiss Super-LumiNova®
The Strap & Buckle
The GS Ocean Explorer watch comes fitted with a 22.00mm crushed Italian leather black strap with of white stitching. Additionally, there is a second strap crafted from black Metallocene Butadiene Rubber. Both straps are fitted with a 20.00mm two-tone finished 316L stainless steel VB buckle, meticulously designed to match both options.
Your Presentation Box
The GS Arctic watch is meticulously presented in a Jules Verne-inspired gold leaf Meridian Explorer book, featuring top-quality Italian crushed leather straps in tobacco, coupled with custom two-tone 316L stainless steel VB buckles. In addition to the leather strap, you'll also receive a sleek black 22.00 mm Metallocene Butadiene Rubber strap with matching custom two-tone VB buckle, a watch tool with spare blades, luxury polishing cloth and a warranty booklet.
My Inspiration
151 years ago Jules Verne dreamed of travelling "20,000 leagues under the sea"and the adventures of captain Nemo and his ship the Nautilus. The GS Ocean Explorer will help guide you on your way.
Hand built in Windsor / England
Five year extended warranty
Free international shipping