M2 Coastline
The M2 Coastline Chronograph , the newest watch within Tutima ’ s M2 collection , echoes the curved case of the famed 1980s NATO models . Its large push buttons are integrated into the rounded case , which Tutima pressure tests to 200 meters of water resistance . In line with the entire M2 collection , the M2 Coastline Chronograph case is made of satinbrushed , ultra-light titanium with a screwed back , which is decorated with a wind rose . The titanium push buttons are additionally black PVD coated and finished with a non-slip surface .
“ The Tutima M2 is the new generation of our original NATO Chronograph , and is considered the most rugged , utilitarian professional chronograph in the market ,” adds Calzadilla . “ The new M2 Coastline Chronograph introduces a new alternative within this collection , a smaller case diameter with a new movement at a price point not available before in the M2 lineup . All without sacrificing the Tutima ’ s high-quality standards .”
Inside this newest member of the M2 family Tutima places the ETA-based automatic Tutima Caliber 310 with 48-hour power reserve , date display , hour- , minute- and small second-hand . The chronograph tallies up to sixty elapsed seconds , thirty elapsed minutes and twelve elapsed hours .
The M2 Coastal Chronograph is available with titanium bracelet or , optionally with a strap of leather , rubber / leather or rubber / Cordura .
Tutima also makes a three-hand , day-date version of the M2 Coastal Chronograph .
Like the chronograph , this watch also measures 43mm in diameter and is cased in brushed titanium . Inside Tutima places automatic caliber T330 , an ETA-based automatic movement upgraded by Tutima .
Because the bracelet version is also fitted with the same handsome titanium linked bracelet , the all-titanium option for this watch wears lighter than the chronograph , but offers a similar easy-to-read dial and clear link to its historical predecessors . As Tutima professes : “ Nothing detracts from this watch ’ s operational readiness . Protruding parts have been
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