Eska Amphibian 250 Crimson Viper Restricted Model

Whereas a youthful mannequin in its current kind, with only one model in two variations so far, Eska Watches has historic previous and pedigree. Initially primarily based in 1918 in Granges, Switzerland, the mannequin made a status for itself all through the golden interval of dive watches with its Amphibian 600, a watch rigorously related to the Fifty Fathoms. Shutting doorways due to the quartz catastrophe, Eska was relaunched in early 2024 by a French duo, bringing the accessible however cool-looking retro-inspired Amphibian 250, first in black and adopted by a handsome White Shark model. Now, it’s time to get daring with the Eska Amphibian 250 Crimson Viper, a restricted model utterly fitted to the upcoming festive season.

Beneath the impulsion of watch lovers Sinicha Knezevic and Christophe Chevreton, Eska was relaunched with a tribute to the Amphibian 600 and operations in the meanwhile are in France. The idea was to not carry one different high-end, ultra-performance dive watch nevertheless further to have the texture and seem of the distinctive model, largely sufficient specs and a extremely pleasing ticket. The first model, provided in primary black, will probably be adopted by a white model – the latter nonetheless obtainable and by no means restricted. Nonetheless the third model is not solely far more distinctive however moreover way more… vibrant.

With the Eska Amphibian 250 Crimson Viper, specs keep largely unchanged and most parts are shared with the two earlier editions. As such, we’re nonetheless a retro-inspired dive watch with typical Nineteen Sixties type, however stylish provides to make it usable daily. The stainless steel case is 40mm in diameter and 13.5mm in peak, which is form of versatile for a recent diver. Lug-to-lug is 46mm, as soon as extra comfortable and compact. There’s a giant, just about outsized flat undirectional bezel with coin-edge profile on excessive, just like the distinctive watch, that dominates the design. Nonetheless it’s now fitted with a sapphire crystal insert, whereas retaining a countdown 60-minute scale, as soon as extra with outsized beige-toned numerals – a unprecedented contact, the baton markers have been modified by sq. markers. A double-domed sapphire crystal, a node to the earlier, protects the dial whereas the once more is secure steel. A screw-down crown helps for the primary fee 250m water-resistance.

Retro as soon as extra on the dial constructing, the Eska Amphibian 250 rely upon a sandwich constructing. The lower plate is actually coated with Earlier Radium lume, seen by way of the huge baton hour markers. Stylised and big Arabic numerals full the present, nevertheless these are printed on the extreme plate of the dial… And this time, the latter is accessible in an excellent and unmistakable coloration; fiery gradient pink. Combined with the vintage-toned lume, it brings a fairly assured look to this retro dive watch. The handset stays unchanged, with its arrowhead minutes hand and a lollipop seconds hand, proper right here however with a red-toned tip.

As compared with the inaugural black mannequin, which was powered by a Seiko NH38, this Amphibian 250 Crimson Viper relies on Swiss power (identical to the white mannequin). It is equipped with a Sellita SW200 computerized, an alternative to the ETA 2824, with 4Hz frequency and 38-hour power reserve. The watch is delivered with 3 completely totally different decisions to protected it to the wrist; a model new steel Ladder Band with quick-release spring bars, a pink rubber tropic strap and a black two-piece NATO strap.

A restricted model of 136 gadgets (a reference to its water-resistance, at 136 Fathoms or 250 meters), the Eska Amphibian 250 Crimson Viper is now obtainable from the mannequin’s web page on the participating worth of EUR 1,090. Deliveries will probably be achieved sooner than Christmas 2024. For further particulars, please go to Eska-Watches.fr.