Magellan Chronograph Retrograde Aster Blue NB-6088-02 Watch

The Watch

Bridging the cosmos and the sea, elegance and boldness, the young watchmaking brand Nubeo continues to impress with timeless, sophisticated timepieces - guaranteed quality, avant-garde design, and proven performance. Each model is carefully crafted from modern metals using advanced technologies to meet the demands of the most discerning wearers. Today, the brand presents this stunning Chronograph Retrograde Aster Blue NB-6088-02 Watch, with its grey and blue aesthetic that is sure to earn a permanent place on your wrist. Part of the Magellan Collection - named after Portuguese explorer and navigator Ferdinand Magellan - this watch is designed to be your stylish, reliable everyday companion, helping you tackle every adventure in style. The barrel-shaped case is crafted from stainless steel. Comfortable to wear, it measures 49 mm in diameter with a thickness of 15.20 mm, proportions ideally suited to men's wrists. It is topped by a double-curved mineral crystal fitted over the dial, featuring an anti-reflective coating for clear, comfortable reading in any conditions. Two blue pushers are positioned at 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock, flanking a crown with a ridged design at 3 o'clock. These allow you to set the time, date, and day at any time, as well as operate the chronograph. Finally, the caseback ensures water resistance of 5 ATM.

The Dial

An impressive barrel-shaped dial sits elegantly within the case, lending the watch a refined, sophisticated character. Its black base is brought to life by multicolored time markers that add dynamism while ensuring crisp, fluid readability. The dial offers an analog display enriched with useful complications for everyday wear. The two grey hour and minute hands feature a white luminescent coating for excellent low-light legibility. They sweep across the guilloché center alongside a slender black seconds hand tipped with a red diamond-shaped end, which handles the 60-second chronograph function. Three counters are positioned between 2 and 10 o'clock, with a date window on a white background at 4 o'clock. The first counter features a retrograde day complication, the second displays small seconds, and the third handles the 60-minute function. Hour markers are rendered as Arabic numeral indices in blue and black with a luminescent coating, accompanied by twelve luminescent trapezoid-shaped indices that divide the minute track - marked with white lines - into five-minute intervals. The bezel features a semi-matte finish and is marked with minute graduations in Arabic numerals. Finally, the word "Chronograph" appears at 6 o'clock, while the brand name is signed beneath 12 o'clock on a black rectangular plaque.

The Movement

This watch is powered by a hybrid movement of Japanese manufacture, ensuring smooth, reliable operation of the hands, counters, and date window. This meca-quartz mechanism is widely recognized for its performance and dependability in all conditions, delivering precise, accurate readings of hours, minutes, seconds, date, day, and chronograph functions.

The Strap

A refined Rubber strap attaches on either side of the case, adding a modern touch that elevates the watch's timeless style. Crafted in silicone, it features a light blue finish that echoes the matching accents on the case and dial for a cohesive, harmonious look. Its textured design gently contours your wrist for all-day comfort and an impeccable fit. Dress it up or keep it casual - this strap works with any look, secured in place by a stainless steel pin buckle. The lug width measures 26 mm.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance of 5 atmospheres, equivalent to 50 meters, this watch offers an entry-level degree of water protection. While not designed for bathing, lap swimming, or diving, you can wear it without worry if you forget to take it off in the shower. That said, our experts recommend keeping this timepiece dry to preserve its movement for years to come.