Elite Traveler Spring 2023

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BREMONT WATERMAN APEX Known for partnerships that go to extremes (like making a watch for pilots who’ve ejected safely from Martin-Baker ejection seats), British brand Bremont now unveils the Waterman Apex watch — tested by big-wave surfer ‘waterman’ Laird Hamilton. The high-performance mechanical watch measures 43mm in diameter and is crafted in stainless steel with a patented protective anti-shock mount for the movement. Water resistant to 500 meters, it is equipped with a helium escape valve and is a COSC certi fi ed chronometer. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of the 250 pieces will support ocean research for the nonpro fi t Bimini Shark Lab. $5,095, bremont.com

BREITLING SUPEROCEAN CHRONOMETER Breitling recently released its new SuperOcean Chronometer watches. Water resistant to 300 meters, the new collection was inspired by the brand’s Slow Motion dive watches of the 1960s, but is updated with a well-rounded look that is both sporty and chic thanks to new colors and materials. This 46mm shock-resistant version is crafted using a special alloy bronze that will develop its own unique patina with wear. It boasts a black ceramic diving bezel insert and a rich gradient green dial with matching sporty rubber strap. The hands and markers are coated with Super-LumiNova and the crystal is glare resistant. It is powered by Breitling’s automatic Caliber 17 COSC chronometer certi fi ed movement. $5,500, breitling.com

ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DEEPSEA CHALLENGE This brand has been to the depths of the Mariana Trench and withstood multiple expeditions deep underwater, especially with explorer and fi lmmaker James Cameron (think: Titanic ). Now, Rolex’s recently released Oyster Perpetual Deepsea Challenge watch takes underwater journeys to new depths. The watch, inspired by one that accompanied Cameron on an epic, nearly 11,000-meter descent in 2012, sets a world record in that it is water resistant to 11,000 meters. It is crafted of RLX titanium with a helium escape valve and the well-known Rolex Ringlock system to ensure water resistance. The number of technological advances and performance features packed into this watch will boggle the mind. $26,000, rolex.com

ORIS AQUIS CALIBRE 400 Independent Swiss watch brand Oris is known for its Aquis collection of dive watches that o ff er versatility in, on or o ff the water. This 41.5mm Aquis Date Caliber 400 watch is named for the in-house movement that o ff ers performance and precision at a value proposition. The movement ensures extended levels of anti-magnetism and a fi ve-day power reserve. Crafted in stainless steel with a solid-gold fl uted edge on the unidirectional rotating ceramic bezel, the watch is water resistant to 300 meters. Sold with both a stainless steel bracelet and a rubber strap — changeable with the brand’s patented Quick Strap Change system — the watch’s domed sapphire crystal is anti-re fl ective on both sides. $4,400, oris.ch

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