The Bite Magazine - Spring/Summer 2023 - Issue 33

Images courtesy of Grove Communications bitewatches Piccard is modelled on the legendary deep-sea submersible vehicle created by Swiss oceanographer Jacques Piccard. It has a robust 45 mm stainless steel case, an ultra-domed sapphire crystal glass, a he- lium release valve, Seiko NH35 TMI automatic movement, stainless steel bracelet and 550 metres of water resistance. Spence is one of the thinnest diving watches on the market, with a 40 mm stainless steel case, Miyota 9039 automatic calibre and stainless steel bracelet with fold-over buckle and push button. Spinnaker collaborated with acclaimed UK horological artist Inkdi- al (Ben Li), recognised globally for his impressively distinct hand- drawn timepiece art, to create a limited-edition Dumas Automatic Inkdial design. Each Dumas Automatic purchased was packaged in a box with striking, custom-designed artwork and a pair of specially designed Dumas Automatic stickers. Owners also received one of the 300 limited-edition Inkdial prints showcasing an impressively drawn collection of Dumas Automatic timepieces. The watches from this collection in hornet yellow, sandblast, soda blue or classic black lean on a firm, vintage 1970s-inspired shape. The octagon 44 m stainless steel case is bold, sturdy and offers the right frame for the bezel and dial. It has a sapphire lens with anti-reflective coating, a unidirectional turning bezel with glass, Seiko NH35 TMI automatic movement, stainless steel bracelet with fold-over buckle and safety lock, 48 mm lug to lug and 300 metres of water resistance. This year, Spinnaker introduces its all-new octagonal chamfered 44 mm Dumas GMT Automatic paying tribute to famed dive pioneer Frédéric Dumas, who introduced innovative diving techniques still practised today. He was a young champion competitive swimmer before becoming a free diving legend and professional scuba diver. Dumas was the first to test the AquaLung, the world's first open-cir- cuit, self-contained underwater breathing apparatus, contributing to marine archaeology. Dumas GMT Automatic in cobalt crimson, dark turquoise, harbour grey or navy black is encased in a stainless steel case. The independ- ent GMT dual time hand reads off a second time zone, while the external unidirectional 24-hour bezel with hardened glass allows the third time zone to be read at a glance. The bicolour bezels are bal- anced with a weighted hour and minute ‘plongeur’ style hands and have round baton-like indexes coated in Swiss SuperLuminova for maximum visibility in low-light conditions. Seiko NH34 TMI GMT automatic movement powers the watch to ensure precision and reliability, while a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens with anti-reflective coating adds maximum legibility, visibility and clarity. The watch hugs the wrist thanks to a solid yet comfortable hexagonal-shaped stainless steel bracelet with a fold- over buckle and an additional uniquely customised rubber strap de- signed to complement each colourway for added versatility and wear options. Spinnaker Watches timepieces and accessories, including straps and rope bracelets, are available online. https://spinnaker-watches.com