When we speak about leather straps, we always associate it with dress watches, pilot watches or the ever popular PAMs. And in that note, we don't always associate the classy and delicate strap for dive watches and the salty water where it resides. But yet we see leather straps of any kind strapped on to dive watches, adding class and elegance to the timepiece that in turn merits it to be invited to an offshore formal event. And though this seems to be inappropriate in terms of function, but definitely matches like a dress watch considering a diving watch that can actually impress.
Of course, the almighty king of watches, the Submariner would fit this story as historically demonstrated on screen by the world's favorite secret agent way back in the 60s.
But my 38th recommended watch for this week is from an independent watch brand that is practically unknown to everyone and offers limited edition watches only. And just like the Sub, it damn looks good with leather.
Below is the Crepas Cayman 3000 with a black leather strap from Jacop Straps specifically made for this watch. Note Crepas brand on the back if the buckle.
And what completes it the most is that even though the case is vintage in design reminiscent combination of the original Submariners and Seiko 62MAs, the dial is independently minimalist modern black dial that the hands are simply sporty yet elegant. For dive watches, 4 liners on white font is the max in achieving a classic and timeless look. And aside from this modern look, the technology and capability is definitely in this generation.
The '3000' number for the reference of this Crepas isn't just a fancy number but is a true representation of how deep it can go by meters. Yes, WR to 300atm or 3000 meters. It is also antimagnetic to 70A/m. Movement is ETA 2824. A helium escape valve at 9 o'clock.
Here's a breakdown form saphire to caseback.
Notice the lume on the dial, bezel, and caseback. Impressive.
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