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
Classic Fluidity
The Deep Blue Renaissance reinterprets the classic diver’s watch for today’s connoisseurs with its 300-metre water-resistant round case, executed masterfully in stainless steel. It is aesthetically modern with the dimensions, measuring 40mm in diameter and 13.24mm in thickness. The graceful contours of the case, along with the tapered lugs featuring polished chamfered edges, achieve an ideal balance between aesthetics and comfort. It is affixed with a unidirectional ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal glass.
Dial
A Sandwich Construction
Upholding the tradition of functional elegance, the dial of the Deep Blue Renaissance boasts an interesting two-layered sandwich construction. It consists of a top layer, with perforated indexes, positioned over a base layer coated with Superluminova, resulting in bright, luminous hour markers. These markers, coupled with luminous hands, strengthen uninterrupted visibility underwater. The dial is equally dressy, featuring a vibrant blue hue with a nice gradient finish. A round date aperture is positioned discreetly between four and five o’clock for a clean, understated look and enhanced legibility.
Bezel
Underwater Ready
The Deep Blue Renaissance has a unidirectional diving bezel with a ceramic insert and ergonomic knurling. It features a neatly executed luminous pip at noon and a countdown marker to enhance functionality. The dial-complementing colour choice gives the bezel an elegant and refined appearance.
Bracelet
Easily Interchangeable
The Deep Blue Renaissance is presented on a stainless steel bracelet. It carries an impeccable combination of brushed and polished finishes, and comes with an ergonomic interchangeable strap system to ensure your adventures never cease.
Movement
Superior Driving Force
Designed and manufactured with high Swiss craftsmanship, FLD02 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.
Decorated Calibre
Meticulously Finished
The watch offers a clear view of the immaculately decorated calibre through the sapphire crystal case back. It carries superlative finishing on all the elements, meticulously executed with refined details, such as Côtes de Genève on the main plate, Soleillage finishing on the rotor, heat-treated blued crews, and more.
Rotor
Custom Skeletonised Design
The 4N rotor is skeletonised and custom-designed with the Soleillage finish. It bears the Favre Leuba monogram engraved as a medallion. Skeletonisation of the rotor is an extremely precise task with more implications than just aesthetics. The weight and other characteristics of the rotor boast surgical precision to ensure winding efficiency.
Lume
Visibility Under All Conditions
The hands, indexes, and 12 o'clock marker on the diving bezel ae coated with Super-Luminova that offers excellent visibility in the dark.
