Divers come in all shapes and sizes. The popularity of a sub-category of slimmer, lighter and dressier divers, called “skin divers”, can be traced back to the late 1950s, up to the Quartz Crisis in the 1970s. With the Skindiver, we’ve incorporated key design cues from skin divers of times past into a modern and refined timepiece that’s immediately recognisable as a Venturo.
Sandwich dial, lancette hands, 12-3-6-9 layout and all, Venturo’s Skindiver is an evolution of Gruppo Gamma’s Mk I Divemaster, with marked improvements in refinement, accuracy, luminosity and long-term serviceability. What used to be a chunky diver has evolved into a more versatile tool, with all the characteristics that made skin divers popular.
Highlights
Our slimmest diver ever, at 12mm, despite using box-shaped sapphire crystal and two-layer sandwich dial.
Clever case design makes the watch look even slimmer than what it already is.
Thoughtful design makes bezel a joy to turn.
Smooth sweeping seconds hand with Miyota 9 series movement.
Dial glows green and blue in the dark. Even the minute markers are visible.
Custom-made date wheel ensures upright date orientation.
No-date versions do not have intermittent “ghost” crown position.
Technical Specifications
Case: 316L stainless steel, diameter 40mm, lug-to-lug 48.5mm, lug width 22mm, height 12mm
Bezel: 316L stainless steel, diameter 41mm, 120-click unidirectional, markers filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova
Crystal: Sapphire, box shaped, anti-reflective
Water resistance: 200m/ 660ft
Movement: Miyota 9015 (date version)/ 9039 (no date version), 28,800bph, power reserve 42h, automatic and hand-windable
Dial: Matte black, markers filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova
Hands: Silver color hour/ minute and red seconds, filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet, brushed finish, length 160/ 6.25″ – 230mm/ 9″ with watch
GG-10 - 10th Anniversary Edition, Limited to 100 Pieces
Reminiscent of the G-0, Gruppo Gamma's first ever model rolled out in 2013. Styled raw and back to basics.
Mk II Peacemaker GG-10, "Zero"
Case
316L stainless steel, titanium plated
Diameter 43mm, lug-to-lug 52.5mm, lug width 24mm, height 13mm
Box shaped sapphire crystal, anti-reflective
Sapphire exhibition case back
Push-pull crown
Water resistant to 100m/ 330ft
Movement
ETA 6497-1, Swiss made, hand-wound
18,000bph, power reserve 44h, accuracy +/-12 s/day
Côtes de Genève decoration, blued screws
Dial
Sandwich construction, black, with luminous markers
Gunmetal color hands, luminous
Hour, minute & small seconds display
Swiss Super-LumiNova C3
Strap
Brown leather with buckle, length 125*75mm, width 24*22mm
Black accordion rubber with buckle, length 130*80mm, width 24*22mm
Accessories
Multi-purpose strap changing tool
Spare spring bars, set of 2 (optional)
Travel pouch
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The ETA 6497 is a Swiss-made mechanical hand-wound movement with 17 jewels. It is based on a vintage Lépine pocket watch movement design and was first introduced in the 1950s. The 6497 is a large movement, measuring 16.5 lignes (36.6mm) in diameter and 4.5mm thick. It beats at a frequency of 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5Hz) and has a power reserve of approximately 50 hours.
The 6497 is a popular movement among watchmakers, as it is relatively inexpensive and easy to work with. It is also a very reliable movement, with a long lifespan. The 6497 is found in a wide variety of watches, from budget-friendly models to high-end luxury watches. Some of the brands that use the 6497 include Panerai, IWC, Hamilton, Glycine, and Victorinox Swiss Army.
Here are some of the features of the ETA 6497:
- 17 jewels
- 18,000 vibrations per hour (2.5Hz)
- Power reserve of approximately 50 hours
- Lépine design
- Large diameter (36.6mm)
- Thick (4.5mm)
- Non-hacking
- Incabloc shock protection
The ETA 6497 is a well-respected movement that is known for its reliability and durability. It is a popular choice among watchmakers and is found in a wide variety of watches. If you are looking for a reliable mechanical movement, the ETA 6497 is a great option.