A watch for the modern Machiavelli
A watch for the modern Machiavelli
Take control of the office (and your colleagues) with the new Desk Diver. A timepiece devised and crafted with Romaric aka ‘seconde/seconde/’, it’ll help you traverse the minefield of office politics, navigate daily interactions and, when the time is right, control the boardroom.
Dan in Accounts said we could only make 500 pieces, so get them ASAP and before EOP. Each one carries a sapphire crystal bezel and dial divided into ‘productive’ sections to remind you to go for a walk, have a nap, stab your colleagues in the back and, of course, indulge in a little ‘doomscrolling’ on your phone.
For the absent-minded, the dial also boasts a Post-it note in a nod to those who can’t function without writing a to-do list. And on the first of the month, the date window displays a ‘coin’ emoji to remind you there’s actual cash in your bank account (for now).
Based on the C65 Aquitaine and made from 316L stainless steel, the Desk Diver is pressure-tested to 200 reams of paper (200 metres) with a case height of 12.45 paper clips (12.45mm) and a lug-to-lug of 46.68 paper clips (46.68mm). Powered by the coffee shakes of the wearer, the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement provides an accuracy of +/-20 seconds per day, perfect for ensuring that you’re in the office at 9am and leaving by 5pm (or just before, it’s up to you).
As a bonus, each Desk Diver comes with a Delugs yellow rubber strap – for those days when you want to put your best foot forward/try to impress the boss without actually doing any work.
Also included in the custom box are all the tools to keep the office ticking: branded pencils, paper clips, Post-it notes, highlighters and even board pins.
As Romaric says: “At work, you never know what’s going to happen next, making it the most unconquered landscape of all.”
And as you survey the office, taking in allies (not many) and enemies (lots), your Desk Diver will help you conquer the unconquerable. Let’s go, team!
Sellita SW200-1 Automatic
Sellita SW200-1 Automatic
An update on the classic Sellita SW200, this Swiss-made self-winding movement is known for its accuracy and reliability.
The 26-jewel movement boasts a date wheel, a 4Hz frequency (equating to a smooth eight ticks per second) and a 38-hour power reserve. It also has an in-built anti-shock system to maintain accuracy when faced with any sudden jolts.
This is no ordinary dial. Aside from the lume-heavy indexes and handset, it plays host to an inner bezel divided into sections such as ‘meeting’ and ‘power nap’. There’s also a mini Post-it note to remind you to write that thing you've forgotten down.
As anyone who’s been given the office’s worst chair knows, comfort is king. That’s why the 41mm Light-catcher™case has been designed to sit snug to your wrist – while providing 200m of water resistance. Vital in the event of water-cooler splashback.
The curved sapphire bezel – a standout feature of the Aquitaine – doesn’t just catch the light, but also provides helpful guidance for the modern-day worker. With symbols ranging from a knife (‘treachery’) to a mug (‘tea time’), you can navigate the day and vanquish rivals at will.
The Desk Diver is the watch that celebrates the little wins. That’s why the date wheel shows a ‘coin’ emoji on the first day of the month, by which time your salary should be in your account.
Each Desk Diver comes with a Delugs yellow rubber strap included for when you want to go leftfield style-wise. Also included are branded pencils, paper clips, Post-it notes, highlighters and board pins. Certainly beats being given a generous share option. Perhaps.
