The BR 03 Diver Black Bronze: Measured Against the Tide
Alec
There is a clarity to the BR 03 Diver Black Bronze that feels intentional from the first glance. Black. Bronze. A square case framing a circular dial. Nothing excessive. Nothing decorative. Just the essentials of a professional diver, precisely arranged.
The 42 x 42 mm case follows the circle within a square signature that defines the collection. In CuSn8 bronze, composed of 92 percent copper and 8 percent tin, the surface carries a warm coppery gold tone that shifts with time. Bronze is not static. It reacts to humidity, to sea air, to daily wear. The watch evolves gradually, its patina forming through contact and exposure. Use becomes visible.
The glossy black lacquered dial sharpens the contrast. Appliqué indices and skeletonised hour and minute hands are filled with white Super LumiNova, emitting a green glow that remains legible in low light and underwater conditions. The unidirectional rotating bezel, carved from solid bronze and fitted with a polished black ceramic ring, is graduated for sixty minutes. Its white Super LumiNova X1 markings ensure that elapsed time can be read clearly and without hesitation.
Designed in accordance with ISO 6425 standards, the watch is water resistant to 300 metres. The screw down crown with rubber insert allows handling even with diving gloves. A steel screw down case back and anti reflective sapphire crystal reinforce its construction. Inside, the automatic BR CAL 302 1 movement beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and delivers a 54 hour power reserve. Hours, minutes, seconds and date are presented with balance and precision.
Two straps accompany it. Black rubber for diving. Ultra resilient black synthetic fabric for daily wear. The transition is simple. The identity remains intact.
Limited to 999 pieces, the BR 03 Diver Black Bronze brings technical rigour and refined sobriety into a single form. It is built to measure time with clarity and to carry the marks of where it has been.
