2021 Synchron Military Diver Reissue Limited Edition 42.5mm

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A 2021 Synchron Military Diver Reissue Limited Edition, one of just 500 pieces from the sought-after initial production run and a wonderfully faithful tribute to the legendary 1970s Doxa Army. Its distinctive 42.5mm cushion case, crosshair-style military dial and oversized orange minute hand capture the wonderfully unconventional character of the original, while the compact 45mm lug-to-lug keeps it surprisingly wearable. Modern upgrades include a sapphire bezel insert, 300 metres of water resistance and the proven Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement. Complete with its Tropic-style rubber strap, additional NATO, original Synchron tube packaging and warranty card, this is a rare and characterful reissue of one of the most distinctive military dive-watch designs of the 1970s.

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This is a 2021 Synchron Military Diver Reissue Limited Edition 42.5mm. This reference comes from the sought-after initial production run and is limited to only 500 pieces worldwide. The design draws inspiration from a legendary and ultra-rare 1970s military dive icon, the Doxa Army, recreating its bold, avant-garde aesthetic for the modern collector. The 42.5mm stainless steel case curves over your wrist with its unmistakable, retro cushion-shaped tonneau architecture. A remarkably compact lug-to-lug length of 45mm and a case thickness of 14mm give the watch an incredibly ergonomic, snug, and comfortable wrist presence despite its solid tool-watch dimensions. Satin-brushed surfaces with crisp, vintage lines. Down the right side, a substantial signed screw-down crown ensures uncompromising water resistance. The characteristic 120-click unidirectional rotating bezel features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal insert, precisely executed with a matching dual-scale tracking ring. The flat, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal sits above a striking, high-contrast "military" dial that serves as a canvas for a uniquely retro crosshair layout. An outer track features blocky, cream-coloured indexes filled with modern Super-LumiNova marking the hours, surrounded by a distinct ring of black-and-white minute markers. At 3 o’clock, a neat date window adds daily practicality. The central handset features Synchron's iconic, oversized orange minute hand and a smaller hour hand, both infilled with matching Super-LumiNova and complemented by a bold, sweeping seconds hand. On the reverse, a solid screw-down case back secures the inner assembly against deep-sea pressures, guaranteeing a robust professional depth rating of 300 metres (30 ATM). Inside beats the Automatic ETA Cal. 2824-2, a Swiss-made, top-tier workhorse movement housing 25 jewels, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The watch comes paired with its premium 20mm rubber strap featuring a signed Tropic stainless steel buckle, plus an additional NATO strap. The watch comes complete with its original Synchron tube presentation packaging and warranty card.

Points of Mention

This watch is sold with its original Synchron Tube and warranty card. The watch comes with its premium 20mm Tropic rubber strap, a signed stainless steel buckle, and an additional NATO strap. The watch is from April 2021 and is sold in worn condition, but overall very fair, as you can see from the photographs. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

Personal Note

There’s so much to like here for relatively little money in the world of watches. The history and unmistakable Doxa Army-inspired design give it real character, but it’s the wrist ergonomics that surprised me most; the 42.5mm case sounds substantial, yet that incredibly short 45mm lug-to-lug makes it sit brilliantly on the wrist. I also love the sapphire bezel, which has this fantastic depth and glossy appearance that makes it look remarkably like an old Bakelite insert. Great history, proper dive-watch capability, an ETA movement and fantastic proportions, all wrapped up in a design you certainly won’t mistake for anything else. Snap it up and add it to your collection today!

Specification

Reference : Military
Movement : Automatic ETA Cal. 2824-2
Age : April 2021
Year : 2021
Case Size : 42.5mm
Case Thickness : 14mm
Lug to Lug : 45mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

About Synchron

Synchron was created in 1968 in Switzerland to bring together a number of brands utilising each brand's expertise and manufacturer resources; it was part of the larger ASUAG holding company and supported Cyma, Doxa and Ernest Borel at that time. Due to the “Quartz Crisis” in the 1970s, ASUAG sold Synchron in 1980 and the name disappeared. Time quickly passed when in 1999 Rick Marei, a dive watch collector and general manager of the DOXA Sub line of watches until 2018, when he left the current owners, brought back the Synchron Group name, resurrecting Aquadive, ISOfrane and Tropic strap brands at the same time. Today, they are also distributors of Traser and owners of Aquastar since 2020.

Description

This is a 2021 Synchron Military Diver Reissue Limited Edition 42.5mm. This reference comes from the sought-after initial production run and is limited to only 500 pieces worldwide. The design draws inspiration from a legendary and ultra-rare 1970s military dive icon, the Doxa Army, recreating its bold, avant-garde aesthetic for the modern collector. The 42.5mm stainless steel case curves over your wrist with its unmistakable, retro cushion-shaped tonneau architecture. A remarkably compact lug-to-lug length of 45mm and a case thickness of 14mm give the watch an incredibly ergonomic, snug, and comfortable wrist presence despite its solid tool-watch dimensions. Satin-brushed surfaces with crisp, vintage lines. Down the right side, a substantial signed screw-down crown ensures uncompromising water resistance. The characteristic 120-click unidirectional rotating bezel features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal insert, precisely executed with a matching dual-scale tracking ring. The flat, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal sits above a striking, high-contrast "military" dial that serves as a canvas for a uniquely retro crosshair layout. An outer track features blocky, cream-coloured indexes filled with modern Super-LumiNova marking the hours, surrounded by a distinct ring of black-and-white minute markers. At 3 o’clock, a neat date window adds daily practicality. The central handset features Synchron's iconic, oversized orange minute hand and a smaller hour hand, both infilled with matching Super-LumiNova and complemented by a bold, sweeping seconds hand. On the reverse, a solid screw-down case back secures the inner assembly against deep-sea pressures, guaranteeing a robust professional depth rating of 300 metres (30 ATM). Inside beats the Automatic ETA Cal. 2824-2, a Swiss-made, top-tier workhorse movement housing 25 jewels, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The watch comes paired with its premium 20mm rubber strap featuring a signed Tropic stainless steel buckle, plus an additional NATO strap. The watch comes complete with its original Synchron tube presentation packaging and warranty card.

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