Watch Roadster LJ-RD-006

The Watch

With a prestigious legacy in the watchmaking industry, Le Jour has preserved its automotive design aesthetic, precise engineering, and reliable construction. Its collections perfectly embody timeless elegance and superior watchmaking craftsmanship. Today, the brand enriches its iconic Roadster line with the LJ-RD-006 model, showcasing a sophisticated look. Designed to suit every occasion, this watch features a case crafted with exceptional care for a distinguished finish. Made from 316L stainless steel, it boasts a fully brushed surface, highlighted by a mirror effect on the lug edges for an added touch of elegance. Its silver tone contrasts beautifully with the deep black of the fixed bezel, ion-plated and engraved with a tachymeter scale. This well-proportioned case, sized for men's wrists, features a diameter of 42 mm, a thickness of 15.50 mm, and a lug-to-lug length of 49 mm. It is topped by a flat sapphire crystal that protects against scratches and delivers optimal legibility thanks to its anti-reflective coating. On the right side of the case, a screw-down crown provides enhanced water resistance, flanked by two pushers with a knurled and polished finish. These pushers handle the adjustment and operation of the watch's various complications. The case back is secured by a screw-down back with a transparent opening that reveals the movement's decorations. This back ensures a water resistance of 20 ATM.

The Dial

The dial of this watch embodies mechanical elegance, evoking the refinement and performance of racing cars. Every detail has been carefully crafted to achieve an aesthetic that is both timeless and sophisticated. Its matte white dial contrasts beautifully with the surrounding components, delivering optimal legibility. It features a black and red rehaut with a detailed minute railroad track. For the hour indexes, triangles mark 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock, while Arabic numerals indicate the remaining hours. Treated with Swiss SuperLuminova Grade C3, they ensure easy reading even in the dark. This luminescence also highlights the silver skeletonized baton hands with a brushed effect. A slender seconds hand, tipped with a red point, tracks the chronograph seconds. The 12-hour and 30-minute counters, located at 6 and 12 o'clock respectively, feature a snailed finish on a black background. At 9 o'clock, the small seconds sub-dial adds to the precision, while the two windows at 3 o'clock display the day and date on a white background. The brand's signature sits above these windows, complemented by "Chronograph" and "Automatic" inscriptions below.

The Movement

To ensure flawless precision, the brand has equipped this model with an automatic SW500 movement. Based on the ETA 7750, it features 25 jewels and oscillates at a frequency of 28,800 (4Hz) vibrations per hour. Not only high-performing, this movement delivers absolute reliability with a power reserve ranging between 56 and 62 hours. Featuring analog display, it also integrates a chronograph function as well as a day-date complication.

The Strap

This watch comes with two interchangeable straps to suit your preferences. Each one, with a standard lug width of 22 mm, combines strength and durability.

The first strap, a piece crafted in silver stainless steel, stands out with a harmonious blend of brushed and polished finishes. It is composed of five rows of links, secured by an elegant deployant clasp. Comfortable and versatile, it complements every style and occasion.

As for the second strap, crafted in black Cordura® nylon, it pairs subtly with the case. Enhanced by striking white stitching, it adds an extra touch of distinction. Comfortable against the skin, this strap is finished with an elegant pin buckle.

Water Resistance

With a water resistance of 20 atmospheres, equivalent to 200 meters, this model can confidently be called a "dive watch." Our watchmaking experts agree: while this timepiece handles showers, baths, swimming sessions, freediving, and recreational scuba diving with ease, it is not built for extreme deep-sea diving, where extreme pressure would overwhelm its water resistance. For professional divers taking on serious depth challenges, we recommend models rated 30 atmospheres and above. We also recommend not operating the pushers or crown while submerged, to maintain a perfect water-tight seal!