It had to pass ten different drop tests before its launch. The most severe of which was high impact hammer test. This shock-testing equipment submits the watch to an impact equivalent to 6,000 G - hundreds of times more than a car crash test.
Yet the watch must remain intact and fully functional afterwards, while maintaining a high standard of accuracy in order to pass!
Powering the Champion Diver is a Caliber OC729, based on a modified Seiko 4R36b movement enhanced for added accuracy and shock resistance with a power-reserve 44 hours – up 3hrs from 41. The movement has an accuracy of +/- 5 seconds/day in 3 positions.
Divers features of the Champion Diver include: 44.2mm in diameter by 15mm thick 316L Stainless steel case with a lug-to-lug measurement 51.8mm.
This is fitted with a 120-click unidirectional divers bezel and 45mm thick, domed Sapphire crystal. Water-resistance is 1000 feet AKA 300m.
Based on its looks and the intensive testing it seemed like a pretty interesting proposition – then I saw it on Amazon optimistically priced at 999USD – ouch!
What do you think? The name ‘’Champion’’ Diver maker me think of racing whippets – champion!
Follow the link embedded in the OC logo, below for more info.
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