Favre-Leuba Bathy V.2 mechanical depth meter diving watch

After decades of financial troubles and hostile takeovers, the 290-year-old Favre-Leuba brand is making a major come back with a comprehensive collection of marvelous watches. The Favre-Leuba Bathy V.2 mechanical depth meter is one of those diving watches any watchmaker can be proud of.

The Bathy V.2’s main point is its built-in pressure-gauging membrane. Reportedly made of beryllium copper alloy, the membrane senses pressure of water with deviation of less than 0.18 per cent and is suitable for depths of 45m (150ft), 150m (490ft) and 300m (980ft) depending on the model.

Other watch’s highlights include an automatic FL305 caliber movement based on 23 jewels and made of 224 components, and a decompression rate indicator.

Favre-Leuba Bathy V.2 mechanical depth meter watch specification:

Price range: N/A
Movement: Automatic, 23 jewels, caliber FL 305
Complications: date, depth gauge to 45/150/300 meters, decompression stage indicator, diving-time gauge
Power reserve: 44h
Case material: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 46mm
Case height: N/A
Dial: Galvanic black, engine-turned by Favre-Leuba
Water resistance: 300m
Strap: Grey rubber with buckle
Crystal: Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal