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Le Forban Sécurité Mer La Rochelaise
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Le Forban Sécurité Mer

Le Forban Sécurité Mer La Rochelaise

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$740In stock
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Case

Diameter
39mm
Thickness
11.4mm
Lug-to-lug
46mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
150m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic

Miyota

Miyota's no-date variant of the 9015 platform, eliminating the date complication for a cleaner dial design. At 4.0mm thick it is notably slimmer than the 9015, making it attractive for watches where case thickness matters. The absence of a date mechanism also means one fewer point of mechanical complexity, and many watchmakers consider it the most refined movement in Miyota's lineup.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
sunburst
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Le Forban Sécurité Mer La Rochelaise is praised for its well-considered 39mm geometry that allows it to wear thin, its use of a no-date Miyota 9039 movement without a ghost position, and its overall compelling package for the price. Owners consistently highlight its vintage proportions, excellent legibility, and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting it runs within COSC specifications. The inner rotating bezel is described as original, and the ocean-green dial is a point of appreciation, with one owner receiving many compliments. The price of €740 on strap and €790 on bracelet is considered on the higher end for revived microbrands, though not unreasonable, with some owners feeling it is too expensive for a Miyota movement. Criticisms include a desire for more signature on the secondary crown and a dislike for the red seconds hand from multiple owners.

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