Jacques Bianchi JB200 Olympique de Marseille
Marseille-based Jacques Bianchi has launched its first watch in collaboration with the Olympique de Marseille football club, based on the brand's JB200 dive watch platform. This partnership introduces unique design elements referencing the sport, including a bezel graduated for a 45-minute half and a multi-layered enamel dial featuring the club's logo.
- Limited edition, quantity not disclosed
- Pre-orders open September 3 for three weeks
- Delivery begins December, finishing early 2027
- Retail price: €995 (inclusive of VAT)
The dive bezel features a blue insert graduated over 45 minutes to represent the scheduled period of play, with the segment between 45 and 60 minutes contrasted in gray to signify stoppage time.
The dial is constructed from multiple layers of enamel (stated as 20 by the brand) to achieve a deep blue hue, with the Olympique de Marseille logo embossed, sunray-brushed, and then enamelled for added depth.
The seconds hand features a counterweight that is styled to resemble a soccer ball, though the reviewer notes it appears as a simple circular counterweight.
The watch is powered by a Soprod P024 movement that has been chronometer certified by COSC, a new development for Jacques Bianchi.
Standard JB200 specifications include a steel case, 200 meters of water resistance, a sapphire crystal, and a screw-down crown.