Spinnaker has expanded its Piccard Automatic collection with four new color variants for 2024. While retaining the key features of the original models, these new additions introduce bold and vibrant colors to this iconic dive watch, offering more style options for collectors and enthusiasts.
New Colors for Bold Style
The latest Piccard Automatic models come in four distinct colors: Dark Purple, Ice Blue, Lemon Yellow, and Tangerine Orange. Each color offers a fresh and unique look, while maintaining the durability and functionality expected from the Piccard collection. These timepieces are built to combine both visual appeal and performance, making them a versatile addition to any collection.
Durable Design for Everyday Wear
Each new Piccard model is encased in marine-grade 316L stainless steel, ensuring strength and longevity. This material helps the watch withstand the challenges of daily wear, as well as the demands of more intense underwater environments. With a super domed sapphire crystal lens and a ceramic insert unidirectional turning bezel, the Piccard series remains both durable and functional.
Built for Performance
All new color variants continue to offer the same performance-driven features that define the Piccard line. These include a helium release valve and a water resistance rating of 550 meters (55 ATM), making them reliable companions for deep-sea diving. The Swiss Super-LumiNova ensures legibility in low-light conditions, while the robust stainless steel bracelet guarantees a secure fit.
Specifications for the New Piccard Models
- Piccard Automatic SP-5098-66 (Dark Purple) – $550.00 USD
- Piccard Automatic SP-5098-55 (Ice Blue) – $550.00 USD
- Piccard Automatic SP-5098-44 (Lemon Yellow) – $550.00 USD
- Piccard Automatic SP-5098-99 (Tangerine Orange) – $550.00 USD
These variants maintain the essential features of the original Piccard Automatic models, offering high durability and a bold aesthetic. Each timepiece combines the heritage of vintage dive watches with modern engineering.
Why the Piccard Collection?
The Piccard collection draws inspiration from deep-sea exploration and the equipment designed to endure extreme conditions. The case design of the Piccard pays homage to the historic “bubble” lensed diver’s watch, once tested aboard the Bathyscaphe. The super domed sapphire crystal lens is a key feature, defining the unique silhouette of the Piccard series.
Inside the Piccard: Technical Excellence
Each Piccard model is powered by the Seiko NH35 automatic movement, known for its reliability and precision. The movement offers a power reserve of over 41 hours, 21,600 vibrations per hour (BPH), and 24 jewels. Additionally, the automatic movement removes the need for manual winding, making the watch convenient for everyday use.
Movement
- Seiko NH35 Automatic
- 41+ Hour Power Reserve
- 21,600 BPH
- 24 Jewels
- Date Display
Water Resistance for the Deep Sea
The Piccard Automatic series is equipped with a 550-meter water resistance rating, helium release valve, and a ceramic insert unidirectional turning bezel. These features ensure the watch’s performance under extreme underwater pressure, making it suitable for professional divers.
Specifications Overview
- Case: 316L Stainless Steel, 45mm diameter, 52mm lug-to-lug, 21mm thickness
- Lens: Sapphire Crystal with Anti-Reflective Coating
- Water Resistance: 550 meters (55 ATM)
- Movement: Seiko NH35 Automatic, 41+ Hour Power Reserve, 21,600 BPH, 24 Jewels
- Strap: Solid Stainless Steel Bracelet, 22mm width
- Luminescence: Swiss Super-LumiNova for visibility in low-light conditions
Conclusion
Spinnaker’s new Piccard Automatic models continue the collection’s legacy with bold new color options and the same technical precision. With a focus on durability and functionality, these timepieces are designed for both everyday wear and professional diving.
For more information on the new Piccard models, visit Spinnaker’s website at https://spinnaker-watches.com.
