Newport Diver Automatic Watch 1774BL15CB

The Watch

A French brand, the story of Herbelin begins in 1947 in the Jura region. At just 26 years old, its founder - sharing the same name - turned his dream into reality and established the watchmaking manufacture. His driving ambition was to stand apart from other manufacturers by creating elegant timepieces with impeccable precision, which is why the brand's earliest models were called "IMPEC". Today, after more than 70 years of expertise, Herbelin stands as one of the pillars of French watchmaking, honoring and continually advancing its founder's vision. Make it yours: the brand's iconic dive watch, the Newport Diver Automatic 1774BL15CB. This sporty, amphibious timepiece features a silver 316L stainless steel case with a polished top finish and brushed sides. Measuring 42 mm in length by 42 mm in width, this cushion-shaped case is topped by a fluted bezel in stainless steel and blue ceramic. At its center sits a round blue dial that delivers a clear, precise, and lightning-fast time reading. At 3 o'clock, on the right flank of the case, you'll find a screwed crown engraved with a nautical wheel, letting you set the time on the Newport Diver Automatic 1774BL15CB. A double-sided curved sapphire crystal sits over the dial to shield it from unwanted impacts and scratches. Finally, the Newport Diver Automatic 1774BL15CB achieves a water resistance of 30 ATM, equivalent to 300 meters, thanks to its screwed and transparent case back.

The Dial

Built for the sea, the dial of this timepiece pairs perfectly with a marine setting thanks to its blue color. With a smoked finish around the edges, you'll feel as though you're right in the middle of a deep-sea dive. You'll first notice three silver-toned hands coated with a luminescent treatment sweeping across the dial to display hours, minutes, and seconds - specifically two baton hands and an ultra-thin silent sweep seconds hand. On the right side of the case, a double aperture displays the day and date. Faceted luminescent indices and a minute track ensure a clear and precise analog reading. On the right flank of the case, a crown lets you set the time on the Newport Diver Automatic 1774BL15CB, even though it runs on an automatic movement. Finally, a double-sided curved sapphire crystal protects the dial from potential impacts and scratches.

The Movement

An automatic self-winding movement beats at the heart of the Newport Diver Automatic 1774BL15CB case. You can admire it through the watch's transparent screwed case back. The movement is specifically a Swiss automatic Sellita, caliber SW220-1, base Sellita SW200-1, featuring 26 jewels, a 38-hour power reserve, and a Herbelin-engraved rotor with a satin finish delivering an oscillation frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.

The Strap

Thanks to the strap of the Newport Diver Automatic 1774BL15CB, you won't have to worry about losing this sports watch during your diving sessions. Crafted from high-performance FKM elastomer, it's highly durable, blue in color, and features a textured relief. It secures around your wrist with a deployant clasp in 316L stainless steel, and also comes with a safety lock in steel and a diving suit extension.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance of 30 atmospheres, equivalent to 300 meters, all that's left for our watch specialists to do is wish you a great aquatic adventure. Fully waterproof, this model is ready for anything: shower, bath, swimming, freediving, or scuba diving - it can handle it all. However, to preserve the timepiece's lasting water resistance, our watchmakers recommend avoiding operating the pushers or crown while submerged.