Introducing a one-of-a-kind dive chronograph | June 2007
The design and concept of the Wwatch
was born in the mind of Christophe Golay,
a creator of innovative time-keepers, who
was inspired by William's
underwater breath-hold exploits. Hence,
the W was not meant to be a dive computer,
but rather a time-piece for underwater
adventure-seekers such as William.
Its concept resides in a removable safety cage set above
the glass, allowing water
to pass in-between, creating a magnifying
effect underwater. The glass is also
protected by this cage which will
take the blow of real-life encouters
in and out of the water.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement
Self-winding chronograph, Valjoux Soprod
7750 movement with date indicator, 42-hour
power reserve, diameter 30 mm, thickness
7.9 mm, 25 jewels, frequency 28'800 oscillations
per hour.
Case
Stainless steel case 316L, diameter of 44.6 mm for a 14.3
mm thickness. Main case, push-piece and winding
crown with black PVD coating. Two
1.2 mm thick anti-reflecting sapphire glasses. Assembled
by 12 screws.
Cage
Removable safety cage in stainless steel 316L, diameter
of 52.0 mm for a thickness of 18.3 mm. Magnifying glass
effect in aquatic environment due to a sapphire convex
anti-reflecting double-face glass. Assembled by 4 screws.
Dial
Polished black dial with polished numbers,
graduation and index in white and red
tampography.
Hands
Brushed nickel hands, superluminova red. Power
reserve hands and small second hand in a helical shape.
Strap
Black rubber strap, folding clasp in stainless steel.
Wearing
the Wwatch underWater,
where it belongs | photo by Fred Buyle
