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TUTIMA ’ S STURDY DIVER GOES GREEN ( AND YELLOW )
Tutima adds two models to its excellent M2 Seven Seas dive watch collection , and both catch the eye with new steel cases and interesting gradient dials .
Instead of titanium cases , the newest M2 Seven Seas collection adds an S to its name to denote a premiere use of a brushed and partially polished 43mm stainless steel case .
The new M2 Seven Seas S offers a yellow or green dial , but with a twist . In the center , each dial option invites the viewer to enjoy the color ’ s slowly darkening hue until the color turns darkest along its periphery . Glashütte-based Tutima then continues the gradient effect by enlisting the leather bracelet , which is colored to match the green on the dial of both new models . Of course , Tutima offers a steel bracelet as well for those who prefer a more traditional approach . The unidirectional rotating bezel with a marker at the “ 12 ” is both functional and eye-catching . The 44mm watch retains the collection ’ s full array of dive-ready specifications , including a screwed crown , threaded caseback and , critically , an extra-thick ( 3mm ) pane of sapphire crystal protecting the dial .
As is required on a dive watch , the hands and markers here wide and exceptionally easy to read . Tutima enhances that visibility by placing a generous coat of SuperLuminova on the markers , hands and the dot at the 12 o ’ clock position .
Tutima ’ s use of both a screw-in caseback and an extra-thick crystal contribute to the very strong 500-meter water resistance rating for the M2 Seven Seas series . Inside the M2 Seven Seas Tutima places its automatic ETA-based Caliber 330 that exhibits a standard 38-hour power reserve when fully wound .
Prices : $ 1,900 ( leather strap ) and $ 2,300 ( steel bracelet ).
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