Benguela – Black ETA 2824-2

$1,304 NZD excl. tax

Benguela - Black ETA 2824-2 $1,304 NZD excl. tax

As unique as the trail you blaze.

The Benguela is not for everyone; it is for the few. The few who dare to embrace adventure with both hands and experience every thrilling second. 

Last piece. Does not have a serial number

The Benguela is aptly named after the ocean current off the west coast of South Africa – an environment that is harsh and beautiful, the peril of many a wayward ship.


A tool watch with all the features you would expect to see from a professional diving instrument,  it was built to be as rugged as the dive tools you trust.

The case features an offset knurled crown at 4 o’clock, tucked away for comfort. At 2 o’clock is the HEV (Helium Escape Valve), designed to equalise internal pressure of the watch when returning from extended periods at extreme depths.

The hooded lugs are a modern interpretation of some of the lesser-known dive brands of yore, giving the watch a distinct and aggressive character. Turn the watch over and you’ll see an incredibly deep and detailed engraving of a sea monster, inspired by the Paper Nautilus myth from South African folklore.

The dial is precisely crafted with slabs of bead-blasted steel, set on top of a sandwich dial, for a display with incredible depth. When the sun sets, the markers of the Benguela will continue to glow, thanks to a heavy application of X1-Old Radium Swiss Super-LumiNova™. The custom date wheel is also luminous, ensuring legibility even during the twilight hours.

The heart of this beast is the tried and true Swiss-made ETA 2824-2. This is a solid work-horse movement with 25 jewels, 38 hour power reserve, Incabloc shock protection, and both hacking and hand-winding features.

The bezel is a solid stainless construction, with precise 120-clicks that feel extremely solid and reliable. A luminous pip at 12h indicates the start time of a dive. 

Each watch comes standard with a bead-blasted bracelet with micro adjust clasp, and a natural rubber strap, perfect for water sports of any kind. For a more casual look, we recommend the thick leather strap.

Specifications

Case

316L stainless steel, 43mm diameter, 22mm lugs, 52.3mm lug to lug

Movement

ETA 2824-2 automatic

Crystal

Single dome sapphire with inner anti-reflective coating

Bezel

120-click unidirectional

Water Resistance

500m

Bracelet/Strap

Bead-blasted 316L stainless steel with solid end links and engraved clasp, Natural rubber strap