In the 1940s, frogmen performing underwater operations typically wore on their wrists three types of instruments – compass, wristwatch and depth gauge.
Much has been said and done about the watch but in 2019, Gruppo Gamma took inspiration from the depth gauge instead. Using a jumping hour complication, the Nexus has risen to become an iconic tool watch.
The Nexus concept and renders were publicly unveiled in March 2019, and the prototypes were showcased in September 2019.
Highlights
Modelled after vintage depth gauges used by frogmen in underwater operations.
Clever use of jumping hours, resulting in one of the most iconic timepieces in its genre.
Go back in time with aged steel, or Damascus steel and stainless steel options.
Our view
An incredible watch – the Nexus has a design based on the vintage hand gauges used during the 40s from last century. This is the most unconventional watch in Gruppo Gamma line up and we have to say it really is a conversation piece. Many watch collectors compare it with Swiss creations that are 10-30x more expensive and are literally shocked when they realise there’s a small company like Gruppo Gamma behind and you don’t have to pay so much to get it.
Technical Specifications
Case: Diameter 44mm, lug-to-lug 52mm, lug width 22mm, height 15.5mm, weight 110g with strap
Crystal: Sapphire, top hat, anti-reflective
Water resistance: 100m/ 330ft
Movement: Miyota 8215 with customised module and rotor, 21600bph, power reserve 36h, automatic and hand-windable, accuracy -20 to +40 s/day
Dial: Black bottom layer, gunmetal upper layer and black hour wheel, markers filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova
Hand: Gold color, filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova
Strap: Toscano series, leather, tan, length 125/75mm with end link installed
Accessories: Gruppo Gamma multi-purpose strap changing tool, travel pouch
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Mk I Vanguard AV-00, "Hours, minutes and seconds"
CASE
316L stainless steel, aged finish
Diameter 43mm, lug-to-lug 52.5mm, lug width 24mm, height 13mm
120-click unidirectional rotating bezel with luminous pip
Box shaped sapphire crystal, anti-reflective
Screw-down crown
Water resistant to 300m/ 990ft
MOVEMENT
ETA 2824-2, Swiss made, automatic and hand-windable
28,800bph, power reserve 42h, accuracy +/-12 s/day
DIAL
Sandwich construction, beige grainy finish, fully luminous
Blued steel hands
Hour, minute & seconds display
Swiss Super-LumiNova 'Old Radium' color
STRAP
Leather, cinnamon brown
Length 125*75mm, width 24*22mm
22mm stainless steel buckle, brushed
Accordion rubber strap
130/80mm, usable length 185mm, typically fits wrists 15cm/ 6" - 21.5cm/ 8.5"
ACCESSORIES
Multi-purpose strap changing tool
Travel pouch
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