ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss AutomaticvsBlancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic at true scale

Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic

Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune at true scale

Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune

Diameter

41mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.3mm

lowest

13.4mm

Water Resistance

1000m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

72h

MSRP

$2,150

lowest

$22,800

Movement

ETA 2824-2

6654

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
13.3mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel
Finish
n/a
Steel
Water Resistance
1000m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
6654
Power Reserve
0h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,150
$22,800
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

ARES Diver-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic

Owners widely praise the ARES DIVER-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic for its toughness and durability, noting its suitability for rigorous use. The watch is also commended for great readability and quality that matches its price point, with one owner finding it comfortable to wear. It comes with multiple Ares-branded straps. On balance, owners rate the ARES DIVER-1 Mission Timer Swiss Automatic highly for its robust build and excellent value.

Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune

Owners and reviewers praise the Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune for its sophisticated blend of dive watch ruggedness and dress watch elegance, noting its versatility for everyday and business-casual wear. The watch features a 43mm satin-brushed steel case, a slate grey sun-brushed dial with a triple calendar moonphase, and the automatic caliber 6654.P movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Some owners find the moon phase complication enjoyable, though one acknowledges it is complex for a sole timepiece. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Blancpain Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune for its unique aesthetic and practical complications.