Luxury watch brand Vertex has unveiled the M60 Aqualion, a sleek new timepiece inspired by the dive watches of the '50s and '60s. The vintage-inspired piece arrives with a 40mm stainless steel case with a matte ceramic bezel. The dial is also delivered in a matte black finish and comes in either a date or no-date version.
In addition, the watch adheres to ISO 6425 regulations, meaning it is water-resistant up to an impressive 2000 feet. Meanwhile, the dials and hands come equipped with a Super-LuminNova Grade X1 fill and coatings, allowing them to glow in the dark. In terms of power, the M60 Aqualion boasts a Sellita SW300-1 automatic, which delivers a 42-hour power reserve.
Vintage-Inspired Dive Watches
Vertex's M60 Aqualion Pays Tribute to Old-School Dive Watches
Trend Themes
1. Retro-inspired Timepieces - Opportunity for luxury watchmakers to develop products that draw inspiration from vintage designs.
2. ISO 6425 Compliance - Possible innovation opportunity for companies to develop products that meet or exceed the regulating standards for water resistance of dive watches.
3. Super-luminnova Coatings - Possibility for companies to introduce new materials that improve the luminosity and durability of watch hands and markers.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Watches - Luxury watch brands can capitalize on the growing demand for high-end, unique, and vintage-inspired timepieces.
2. Dive Watches - Dive watch manufacturers can leverage advanced technologies to create high-performance timepieces with superior water resistance and other relevant features.
3. Watchmaking Materials - Materials suppliers can invest in the development of new high-performance coatings and fillings that improve the durability and luminescence of watch dials and hands.