Downtown Ophrys Gent Watch 42.50mm B43485255

The Watch

Balmain embodies modern, chic style for women and men who want to stand out with confidence. Its creations carry the hallmark of excellence and have earned worldwide recognition for their outstanding quality and timeless elegance. The house presents its Downtown Ophrys Gent watch B43485255 - a sophisticated, refined timepiece. It is crafted with a round case in 316L stainless steel, a material celebrated for its longevity and resistance to heat and corrosion. The case features a unidirectional bezel coated in rose PVD with a brown sapphire crystal insert graduated on a 0 to 60 minute scale. It measures 42.50 mm in diameter, 10 mm in thickness, and 48.10 mm in lug-to-lug length - dimensions perfectly suited for men's wrists. It weighs 97 g and is protected by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective treatment on the inner surface, making time-reading effortless while shielding the dial from everyday shocks and scratches. All functions are set via the screw-down crown with a notched grip positioned at 3 o'clock. Finally, a screw-down case back ensures water resistance to 200 meters.

The Dial

The beautiful dial of this timepiece showcases a striking brown tone that commands attention. It features a lacquered background with a polished finish for a modern look, fitted with three hands and 11 applied indexes, all coated in Superluminova for easy readability in the dark. The indexes are presented in varied geometric shapes accented by circular markers, while the hands sport a faceted, polished finish. The pointed baton-style hands indicate the hours and minutes, while the slim seconds hand stands out with its triangular tip. At 6 o'clock, a date window displays the date alongside the "Swiss Made" inscription. Finally, the brand name is signed beneath the 12 o'clock index.

The Movement

This watch houses a Swiss-made quartz movement. High-performing, it features the ETA caliber F07.115, equipped with 3 jewels and oscillating at a frequency of 32,768 Hz. This mechanism delivers precise, reliable display of hours, minutes, seconds, and the date. It is fitted with a stop-seconds device and an end-of-life battery indicator (EOL).

The Strap

The strap on this watch is crafted from rubber - a highly durable yet supple material - in a rich brown tone that pairs effortlessly with any look. It features a lug width of 21 mm and is secured with a butterfly deployant clasp measuring 20 mm wide, made in stainless steel.

Water Resistance

With water resistance rated at 200 meters - or 20 ATM for the watchmaking purists among us - this watch is built for recreational diving. That means it handles showers, baths, and a splash in the sea or pool during casual shallow-water dives with ease. That said, for professional scuba diving with tanks, our Ocarat watch team has hand-picked a dedicated selection of 30 ATM models available in our catalog. One last reminder before we let you go: do not operate the pushers or crown while submerged!