Anchored in the brand’s nautical heritage while sailing towards the future
2024 proudly brings back the iconic Favre Leuba Deep Blue to celebrate the 60th anniversary of one of the maison’s earliest and most legendary dive watches. Originally released in 1964 during the Swiss Watch Fair, Deep Blue came imbued with the zeitgeist of the 1950s and 60s. It was a period during which Favre Leuba remained committed to pursuing the goal of producing robust, functional watches that were extremely useful for the wearer in any situation, wherever they were in the world. The brand’s advertising slogan at the time perfectly summed up this approach: The Swiss Watch for All Climates.
Case
Retro Inspired
For a faithful recreation, Deep Blue Revival embraces the humble 39mm dimension of the original. This moderate size at once feels retro and sizeable on the wrist while exerting a surprising level of wearability. It is 13.24mm thick and features a classic round shape that delivers an appealing vintage aesthetic. It further nods to the past with a closed caseback decorated with the chemical engraving and the use of box crystal atop the dial.
In addition to these nostalgia-borne details, the Deep Blue Revival is well-balanced with considered evolutions. It adapts modern functionality by expanding water resistance to 300 metres in lieu of the original’s 200. Furthermore, the fine polished finish on the stainless steel case juxtaposed with the brushed, bevelled edges of the tapered lugs certainly gives the watch a contemporary character.
Dial
Instantly Recognisable
The dial brings back the design of the 1964 Deep Blue in all its purity. The interesting placement of the brand logo and the Deep Blue name at nine and two o’clock positions is a remarkable throwback to the original, as are the extra-long quarter hour indexes. Together, these details make the dial of the Deep Blue Revival truly recognisable. An overall neat aesthetic is maintained with the subtle addition of the date aperture between four and five. Meanwhile, the brushed texture on the grey surface endows the dial with a sense of depth and visual distinction.
Bezel
Underwater Ready
The Deep Blue Revival holds the principles of a classic dive watch close with its brilliantly crafted unidirectional bezel. It carries a unique two-part construction and time-honoured aesthetics drawn from the lineage of the 1964 Deep Blue. It features a steel ring with a coin edge pattern and a sapphire insert upon which is a neatly diving countdown scale. A lume-filled marker sits at 12 o’clock for enhanced legibility and overall functionality, completing the dive watch trope with the signature vintage flavour.
Bracelet
A Vintage Five-Link Bracelet
The Deep Blue Revival features a vintage-inspired five-link bracelet built to exacting standards in stainless steel. Its meticulous construction is in the service of a better fit and high level of detailing. It is attuned to prioritise comfort and comes with a well-crafted butterfly clasp, precisely replicated from the original Deep Blue.
Movement
Superior Driving Force
Designed and manufactured with high Swiss craftsmanship, FLD01 is a self-winding calibre. A testament to unrivalled accuracy and reliability, the movement is equipped with a date complication. It features a power reserve of 68 hours and delivers exceptional precision, beating at a 4Hz frequency.
Lume
Visibility Under All Conditions
The hands, indexes, and 12 o'clock marker on the diving bezel have a radium-like lume that offers a vintage look to the watch and a highly effective glow in the dark.
