2012/10/25 - RJ-Romain Jerome the Octopus

 

Takes you on a twenty thousand leagues under the sea journey

 

What was lacking for explorers of the Titanic-DNA collection ? A diver’s watch capable of safely accompanying them into the depths of time ! Such is the mission assigned by RJ-Romain Jerome to the Octopus, its very first diver’s watch.

The Octopus, named after the ocean giant that became a powerful symbol in Jules Verne’s famous novel Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, is first and foremost a sports watch but also a genuine diver’s model. CEO Manuel Emch wanted this diver’s watch to be different in terms of both its aesthetic expression and its technical execution. The Octopus features two crowns, one at 9 o’clock to set the watch and a second one at 3 o’clock for the elapsed time controller. It is equipped with an exclusive internal unidirectional rotating sapphire bezel system featuring engraved five-minute graduation. The chapter ring’s markers are enhanced with Superluminova "blue emission" to ensure maximum visibility under the water. The hands are also luminescent.

Every detail of the watch echoes the number eight, a hint to the number of legs of the animal and a lucky number in some cultures. There are eight octagon head screws on the 46mm case as well as on the back of the watch which is stamped by a hand-engraved octopus, symbol of the conquest of great depths successfully undertaken by RJ-Romain Jerome. The two screw-locked crowns are adorned with eight rivets and guarantee a water resistance of 888 feet (270 meters) for each model limited to 888 pieces.

Faithful to the Titanic-DNA collection, the notched bezel contains oxidised and stabilised steel from the Titanic – another maritime giant. The dial carries the large X shaped intersection found on dials in the RJ-Romain Jerome collections, with its carefully satin-brushed traverse struts and paws. For underwater sports devotees, it is, without the colors, the cross of St. Andrew’s flag which indicates the presence of divers practicing. Another detail of this watch full of references, the interior of the black rubber strap features suction cups like the ones found on the arms of an octopus.

The Octopus boasts lines that are virile and expressive, in harmony with the RJ-Romain Jerome design codes. The rugged appearance of the Octopus style makes a striking contrast with the meticulous watchmaking care devoted to each detail. Destined to become a future pillar of the brand’s sports collections, the Octopus comes in three different versions : steel, black PVD-coated steel and black PVD-coated steel with red gold. It is already available at all RJ-Romain Jerome authorized retailers.

 

 

 

 

Technical Specifications

Metal Octopus - Limited Edition 888 pieces
Ref. : RJ.T.AU.DI.003.01*

Black Octopus - Limited Edition 888 pieces
Ref. RJ.T.AU.DI.001.01**

Red Octopus - Limited Edition 888 pieces
Ref. : RJ.T.AU.DI.002.01

• Caliber : RJ002-A2 Mechanical self-winding movement
  
• Frequency : 28,800 v/h
  
• Jewelling : 23 jewels
  
• Power reserve : 42 hours
  
• Water resistance : 888 feet (270 meters)
  
• Functions : Central hours, minutes & seconds; elapsed diving time controller
  
• Case :
  • Ø46mm Steel* / Black PVD-coated steel**. Octagon head screws*&** / Red gold Octagon head screws***
    
  • Time control device featuring five-minute graduations on the internal unidirectional rotating bezel. Two screw-lock & engraved crowns adorned with 8 rivets *&** / 8 red gold rivets***. One crown at 9 o’clock to set the watch and a second crown at 3 o’clock for the internal rotating bezel
    
  • Hand-engraved Octopus stamped on the case back
    
• Bezel Notched in stabilised rusted steel from the Titanic
  
• Dial :
  • Steel-coloured* / black**&*** background, “rough” finishing
  • Rhodiumed and satin-brushed* / Black satin-brushed**&*** traverses.
  • Minute circle engraved on the rhodiumed and satin-brushed* / black satin-brushed**&*** inner bezel
  • Black gold*&** / Red gold coloured*** satin-brushed inner chapter ring, hour-markers enhanced with “blue emission” Superluminova
    
• Hands : Black gold hours, minutes & seconds hands enhanced with “blue emission” Superluminova
  
• Strap : Black rubber with an interior featuring octopus-type suction cups
  
• Buckle : Steel* / Black PVD-coated steel**&***
  

• Retail price
  • CHF 12,950.- / EUR 11,500.- / USD 13,750.-*
  • CHF 12,950.- / EUR 11,500.- / USD 13,750.-**
  • 13,950.- / EUR 12,500.- / USD 14,900.-***

(RJ-Romain Jerome reserves the right to change prices without prior notice)