Sea Kraken 39mm White - Blue Nylon Ref. GL0503

Smaller watches are indeed getting back in style, and they're here to stay. At a time where many watch brands are shaving a few millimeters off their timepieces to embrace the enchanting vintage size, dive watches don't have to look like giant nautical clocks on the wrist anymore. Having said that, Glycine dropped a range of exciting new dive models coming in a universal 39mm form factor. Relish this new introduction with a welcoming sapphire crystal upgrade and a reliable automatic movement packed full of Swiss-made goodness.

Glycine was founded in 1914 by the ingenious Eugène Meylan in Bienne, Switzerland. In the initial years of its founding, Glycine specialised in miniature movements, clad in precious metals and platinum cases for women. In the 1930s, Glycine started to launch its own self-winding watches, and subsequently, chronometer watches. Today, Glycine is most well known for its Airman models first launched in 1953. It was the first watch to introduce multiple time zones.

Glycine Sea Kraken 39mm White - Blue Nylon Ref. GL0503

Glycine introduces a brand-new Dive watch collection, Sea Kraken. The Sea Kraken is a tribute to maritime heritage where it aims to bring modern precision and upgrades to classic designs. It is a well-built watch series with a universal sizing of 39mm, appealing to most wrist sizes. Today we introduce the new Glycine Sea Kraken.

Measuring 39mm in diameter, the new Sea Kraken has a lug-to-lug of 48mm and thinness of 12.7mm! This set of dimensions will sure fit the wrist of most people. The case is made of 316L stainless steel featuring both satin-brushed and polished finishing. In spite of its size, the Sea Kraken boasts a 150m of water resistance, achieved through the signed screw-down crown and case back. The watch also features a classic-vintage steel dive bezel, allowing you to track dive times or even your daily commute to work.

Classic designs tribute to maritime heritage

Under the box sapphire crystal lies a vintage aged white dial with a pilot-like display marked by the central cross. A combination of yellowed circular and baton indices is used, with only the 12 o'clock index being triangular. A white date wheel is located at 3 o'clock, a useful complication that does not mess up the proportions of the dial - thanks to it looking just like the indices on the dial. The hands are your typical arrow-like hands. Visibility at night will also not be a problem, as the Sea Kraken features a generous coating of Swiss C3 Superluminova on the handset and indices.

Powering the Sea Kraken is the ever-reliable GL224 automatic movement. It is essentially based on the renowned ETA 2824-2 or Selita SW200-1. It has 25/26 jewels, beats at 28,800 BPH and has a power reserve of 38 hours. This movement has endured the test of time and will be reliably ticking away for many years to come. Such reliable specification makes it a perfect watch to take it anywhere and do anything without worry.

Superluminova glows in the dark

Moving away from the dial and case, the Sea Kraken comes on a blue fabric nylon strap with yellow stripe. With a burgundy buckle, this keeps the watch versatile, great for any occasion.

Nowadays, it is getting increasingly rare for brands in the watch industry to actually listen to their fans and produce watches that they are yearning for. By introducing a new addition with the Sea Kraken in what is considered to be the best sizing, 39mm, Glycine ensures that everyone who wants a dive watch can get one that fits their wrists brilliantly. Kudos to Glycine for being a brand that strives to appeal to everyone and in doing so, standing out amongst its peers as a brand that listens. With the vintage aesthetic that looks all so classy, try out the Glycine Sea Kraken!

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