Académie Automatic Diplomate ACY 1101 Watch

Limited Edition of 100 pieces.

The Watch
Meet the most refined timepiece in the Académie collection. Designed by Franco-Swiss watchmaker Ralf Tech, this model combines timeless vintage style with flawless finishing. Nicknamed "Diplomate", this watch masterfully blends elegance with enduring classicism. Its polished 316L surgical-grade steel case measures 41 mm in diameter and 14.5 mm in thickness - a material prized for its hypoallergenic properties and robustness. The case is topped with a chimney-style anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The crown screws down at 3 o'clock. The caseback is also screwed to ensure solid water resistance, and is engraved with the watch's individual serial number.

The Dial
On this elegant round black lacquered dial, you'll find 12 luminescent polished silver applied indexes along with a minute railroad track running along the outer edge within a white ring, ensuring excellent hour readability. Two large luminescent silver hands mark the hours and minutes, while a slimmer hand sweeps the seconds smoothly. The Ralf Tech brand name in gold is positioned at 12 o'clock.

The Movement
This watch houses an automatic self-winding mechanical movement RTA003 based on the NH36 caliber, with a theoretical power reserve of 42 hours. This 24-jewel caliber delivers hours, minutes, and seconds with outstanding reliability thanks to its frequency of 21,600 vph (3 Hz).

The Strap
This model is delivered in a superb vintage taupe calfskin travel case. It comes with two straps: one in black alligator leather with black stitching, and a second "tropic" strap in silicone with a 22 mm lug width. The black silicone strap is perfectly suited for your sporting adventures. Both straps fasten with a silver-tone pin buckle. Thanks to these two interchangeable straps, this timepiece effortlessly switches between classic vintage elegance and a sport-ready adventurous look.

Water Resistance
With water resistance of 200 meters - 20 ATM for those who prefer the crisp language of watchmaking - this watch is built for shallow-water diving. That means showers, baths, ocean swims, pool sessions, and casual freediving are all covered. For professional scuba diving with tanks, however, our Ocarat watch team has curated a selection of 30 ATM models available in our catalog with a quick search on the site. One final note before we let you go: never operate the crown or pushers while submerged.