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Elucidate best of dive 20076/22/2023 ![]() This chunky, 46mm diameter watch is made of proprietary Super Titanium with Duratect surface-hardening technology. Following a tradition of ultra-robust models started in the early 1980s, this new watch might not be the most elegant, restrained or practical on a daily basis, but it certainly is a watch that can take a serious plunge and perform underwater – as attested by our resident diver-writer Derek in his field review. And the new Promaster Mechanical Diver 200m that has been released this year is certainly a watch that needs to be considered if you’re a serious diver. If you think about accessible but purpose-built watches made to dive into difficult environments, Citizen has to be on your list at a certain point. Quick Facts: 40.3mm polished steel case – unidirectional bezel in sapphire – 300m water-resistant – matte black dial with painted markers – Calibre 1151, in-house – automatic, 3Hz, 100h power reserve with 3 barrels – Tropic-like rubber strap – limited to 500 pieces – EUR 13,180 Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver 200m NB6004 This very cool watch was released as a limited edition of 500 pieces. Under the sapphire caseback is the in-house Calibre 1151 with a 100h power reserve. Also, the dial has been revised with a more instrumental look – painted markers, slight patina – and features, of course, the iconic “No Radiations” logo. It is a modern re-interpretation and features a domed sapphire bezel with finely notched profile and a fully graduated 60-minute scale. This year, the brand launched a new edition, the Blancpain Tribute to Fifty Fathoms No Rad, with a compact 40mm case and a 300m water-resistance. Part of the multiple editions launched over the years, some deserve greater attention, such as the vintage No-Rad model, a watch made for the “Kampfschwimmer”, the elite German frogman commando unit and defined by its “no radiations” logo on the dial. Launched in 1953, it was one of the first ones on the market and it defined the genre. This model remains after all one of the most emblematic and enduring dive watches ever created. It’s not really a surprise to see a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms in such a selection. Blancpain Tribute to Fifty Fathoms No Rad If there are other dive watches launched in 2021 that made an impression on you, feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comment section. This list is, of course, non-exhaustive and remains subjective. As part of the “best of 2021” series and following our buying guide on the best chronographs of 2021, here’s our selection of our favourite dive watches launched this year.Įditor’s note: this list reflects the preferences of MONOCHROME’s editorial team and results from an internal vote. This year certainly wasn’t the most prolific in this field, yet we’ve some pretty cool introductions. There’s a good reason behind this popularity, as dive watches, even though not used for the initial purpose, are perfect for weekends or holidays, and are no-brainer choices when it comes to a robust sports watch. Virtually all brands, with only rare exceptions, have embraced the concept and now propose an alternative to the classics that are the Submariner or the Seamaster. After releasing their "Skydive" remix, Elucidate put out over 20 productions in 20 including originals and remixes on several major trance record labels including Bonzai, Alter Ego, Neuroscience, and Perfecto.Dive watches are among the most popular models available on the market. Their remix of "Skydive" achieved major support from many of the world's biggest DJ's including Ferry Corsten, and propelled them into the forefront of the mainstream trance scene. Near the end of 2007, Elucidate produced a bootleg remix of the trance classic "Skydive". As popularity of the Lucid Dream Mixes and DIVE radio shows grew, Elucidate began remixing for several trance labels and in 2007 released their first remixes. In 2006 Elucidate started their radio show, Deep In Vocal Euphoria (DIVE Radio), which also premiered on Digitally Imported, and was later syndicated on several other radio stations. In 2005 Elucidate released their Lucid Dream Red Mix on Digitally Imported Radio which was the first of a large series of mixes known as the Lucid Dream Mix series.
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