IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Expedition Jacques-Yves Cousteau” IW376805

IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Expedition Jacques-Yves Cousteau” IW376805. 44mm stainless steel casing, with a case height of 17mm. Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides Automatic, IWC 79320 calibre self-winding movement :240 components, with 25 jewels, a frequency of 28,800 VPH, a power reserve of 44 hours. Water resistant to 300 meters, Screw-Down Crown. Featuring a steel, mechanical external/internal rotating bezel with SafeDive system, with the luminous, 60 minute graduation upon the rehaut. Blue dial, with luminous index hour markers, and white outer minutes track. Chronograph function with hours, minutes and seconds. Luminous, central hours and minutes hands, with orange arrow hacking seconds hand. A day and date window at the 3 o’clock position.  Upon a Black, woven rubber strap with a steel tang buckle. Box and Papers dated January 2015.

The IWC Aquatimer Cousteau collection honors Jacques-Yves Cousteau, the legendary French oceanographer and conservationist. IWC Schaffhausen partnered with the Cousteau Society in 2004 to celebrate Cousteau’s dedication to ocean exploration and marine conservation. Each watch in the series features a distinct design inspired by Cousteau’s legacy, often showcasing oceanic blue dials and engraving his iconic profile or the research vessel Calypso.

The collection emphasizes professional-grade diving capabilities, with water resistance, robust construction, and innovative features like internal or external rotating bezels for underwater timing. A portion of proceeds from these watches supports marine conservation initiatives by the Cousteau Society, reflecting IWC’s commitment to sustainability.

The Aquatimer Cousteau models serve as both functional diving instruments and tributes to Cousteau’s pioneering spirit, blending precision engineering with a deep respect for the oceans—a fitting homage to one of the most influential figures in marine history.