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Design
At Draken, we pride ourself in creating pieces with an original design language. Our first model, the Tugela, set the foundation for our case design, with it’s tapered sides inspired by the Protea flower. It’s domed crystal sapphire merges with the bezel creating a distinct profile.
Functionality
The multi-layered dial of the Benguela features applied bead-blasted indices mirroring the case finish, large cut-out luminous indices (sandwich effect), make for a highly legible dial, both day and night.
Durability
We wanted the Benguela to be over engineered. If we built it to withstand ridiculous extremes, it’ll be able to cope with a little 4-day hike in the bush. With sapphire crystal, 500m water resistance, Viton gaskets, and two work horse movement options, you wont have to think twice about where you go with the Benguela.
Versatility
Each Benguela will come with a bracelet AND a natural rubber dive strap, both featuring quick release pins to make strap changing a breeze. Optional leather straps are available for a more causal look.
Specifications
Dial
Sandwich dial, with custom bead-blasted applied indices. X1-Old Radium Super-LumiNova®
Movement
Japan SII NH35A automatic or Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic.
Case
High grade 316L stainless steel with bead-blasted finish. Moulded case back.
Crystal
3.7mm thick domed sapphire crystal with 10x anti-reflective coating.
Bezel
120-click unidirectional rotating bezel with luminous 12h marker.
Water resistance
500m water resistance.
Strap and bracelet
NBR rubber divers strap and bead-blasted bracelet with quick release pins.
Dimensions
43mm diameter, 22mm lugs, 15mm thick, 52mm lug to lug.
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