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C65 Super Compressor
It’s not often you get to own a piece of watchmaking history.
But when you strap on the C65 Super Compressor, that’s exactly
what’s happening.
The first super compressor mechanism was invented in the 1950s
by case maker Ervin Piquerez to protect diving watches from the
increased water pressure they faced as scuba divers went deeper.
The apparatus used that pressure to force the watch’s caseback
against its O-ring gasket – boosting water-resistance with every
metre descended.
In the 1970s, super compressors fell out of fashion. But now they’re
back – in an exceptional timepiece.
Your C65 Super Compressor is the first genuine super compressor
diving watch in 50 years. Not only does its ingenious mechanism
increase water-resistance the further you go down but the
contemporary build quality and finishing is leagues ahead of the
original models.
Turn it over, and the exhibition caseback – a first for a super
compressor – shows you the all-important compression spring
and diving-bell logo (the mark Ervin Piquerez used to denote
authenticity).
So, whether you’re a serious diver. Or just someone who appreciates
the art of horology, your new timepiece brings together on-point
retro style and watchmaking excellence in one unforgettable
package.
Wear it in good health!
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