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The sleek looking ceramic used for the new Sea Hawk is unchanging, hypoallergenic and heat-reflecting. It is characterized by an extremely fine zirconium oxide powder contained within it. Don’t worry though; its inert character renders it harmless for people and for the environment.
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An ‘‘infinitesimal dimension’’ makes ceramic possible to achieve a hardness of 1400 HV on the Vickers scale. In comparison Stainless steel has a hardness of 180 HV. It is also extremely scratch-resistant. The watch has a real stealth-bomber like personality to it; black and highly angular. The dial offers perfect readability, playing with the reliefs, luminescent touches and layout of the display against a decor inspired by the shape of the Girard-Perregaux Bridge.
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Diving features of the watch include: a unidirectional rotational divers bezel for calculating elapsed dive time, a series of tests to demonstrate its ability to stand up to pressure at a depth of 300 meters, where the watch was subjected to a pressure in excess of 1,500 kg, have guaranteed its water-resistance in accordance with the very strict ISO 6425 standard.
The special case construction makes it highly shock-resistant, as does its crown, which is placed at 4 o’clock for greater comfort, reinforced by a crown guard that is perfectly integrated with the case.
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Its dial is multi-layered. The hour markers and the hands are enhanced with luminescent material. Certain elements are high-lighted in red, such as the hands of the power reserve indicator and the sub-second. The date appears 1:30. Its a little quirky but allows a perfectly balanced display.
Finally a Girard-Perregaux Manufacture, GP03300-0074, self-winding mechanical movement with 27 jewels and a power reserve of a minimum of 46 hours, powers this very special watch. Its functions include: hour, minute, date, small second and a power reserve indicator.
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