Oceaneva has released the Dodeca-Trench 6000m GMT, a 44mm tool watch crafted from aerospace-grade Grade 5 titanium that pairs a 6,000-meter water resistance rating with a traveler GMT movement. oracleoftime.com reported that the timepiece is limited to 50 pieces per colour, carrying a pre-order price of £605, contrasting with a standard retail price of £3,024.
Titanium Construction Meets Extreme Water Depth
The Dodeca-Trench measures 18.95mm in thickness with a 44mm diameter, dimensions required to house the engineering needed for a 6,000-meter depth rating. Water resistance relies on pressure resistance, which benefits from the thick walls enabled by a larger watch body. To mitigate the weight of such robust dimensions, the manufacturer utilizes Grade 5 titanium. Titanium offers a superior strength-to-density ratio compared to stainless steel, remaining 45% lighter while providing a darker grey tone and brushed industrial finishing.
Additional protection comes from a 6mm thick domed sapphire crystal. The watch also features a helium escape valve and a screw-down crown stamped with the Oceaneva Trident logo. oracleoftime.com noted that the case back features an intricate engraving of the iconic statue from Virginia Beach.
Miyota 9075 Movement Powers Dual Time Zones
Powering the watch is the Miyota calibre 9075 automatic movement, a mechanical movement operating at 28,800 vph with a 42-hour power reserve and 24 jewels. This caliber functions as a true or traveler GMT, allowing the wearer to adjust the 12-hour local hand independently from the 24-hour hand when crossing time zones. The movement pairs with a 24-hour bi-directional rotating bezel featuring a black ceramic insert and Grade A BGW9 Swiss Luminova. The display uses black or grey triangular hour markers and central hands contrasting against a horizontal wave-textured dial offered in ten colours: orange, red, mint, copper salmon, yellow, blue, white, black, purple, and green. A German FKM rubber strap secures the watch to the wrist via screws and a titanium buckle.
Price Points and Market Positioning
The Dodeca-Trench retails at a standard price of £3,024, though pre-orders are available for £605. oracleoftime.com stated that no other brand pairs this level of extreme water resistance with a GMT complication at a comparable price point, noting that Oceaneva’s deep divers undercut pricing from major Swiss manufacturers like Rolex and Omega. Production is strictly capped at 50 individually numbered pieces per dial color.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Dodeca-Trench
What materials are used for the watch case and crystal?
The case is constructed from aerospace-grade Grade 5 titanium, which is 45% lighter than stainless steel. The crystal uses a 6mm thick domed sapphire design to withstand extreme underwater pressure.
How does the GMT function operate on the Miyota 9075 movement?
The Miyota 9075 is a true traveler GMT movement that allows the wearer to adjust the local 12-hour hand independently without stopping the entire watch or resetting the minute and second hands.
How many watches are being produced?
Oceaneva is limiting production to exactly 50 numbered pieces for each of the ten available dial colours.
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