SKL Sub Vintage Black II

The SKL Sub Vintage Black II is a Seiko Mod diving watch. It takes the vintage spirit all the way to the case back. Its back is solid, like those of vintage divers that concealed their mechanisms. The rest of the collection features an open case back revealing the movement. Matte black dial, cream-patinated indexes and hands, graduated black bezel. The full 60s kit in a modern 40mm size. It's the most purist of the Subs, for enthusiasts who like everything to be just right.

Vintage right down to the solid case back

The patinated indexes spread their cream over the matte black dial, and the graduated bezel remains understated. And the solid case back closes the watch in the old-fashioned way. 40mm 316L steel case, sapphire crystal, date at three o'clock. The solid case back allows for a brushed metal back, pleasant against the skin and true to the vintage spirit. The cream indexes seem to have absorbed fifty years of light.

The Seiko NH35 movement safe and sound

Behind this solid case back, this Seiko Mod houses a genuine NH35 from Seiko Instruments, made in Japan. Automatic, 24 jewels, 21,600 vibrations per hour, 41 hours power reserve. Winding by wearing or by the crown. Accuracy of -20 to +40 seconds per day, the caliber's standard.

The charm of the old, modern life

Leather, denim, raw wool: it belongs in the workshop wardrobe. Its 5 ATM water resistance, however, covers showering and surface swimming. Something its 60s predecessors would no longer promise. Just avoid diving with it. It pairs perfectly with patinated leather jackets and raw jeans.

A gift for nostalgic souls

For those who hunt for treasures, who repair, who prefer objects that look lived-in. This watch speaks their language from the first second. 3-year warranty, delivered in its SKL case.

Two vintage bracelets

The three-link Oyster is the historic choice, the five-link Jubilee is the comfort version: same steel, same price. Adjustment is done link by link at a watchmaker's.