In an exceptional display merging French horological lineage and real-world military expertise, Jacques Bianchi has debuted the JB300 Profonde x Deepsea.edc. This collaborative luxury watch, reimagined for today’s explorer, is a purpose-built instrument that translates generations of diving experience into a sleek and rugged tool watch.
The timepiece features a gorgeous case crafted from stonewashed titanium
The JB300 Profonde cements its unique identity with a 41.5mm case machined from lightweight, corrosion-resistant grade-5 titanium, finished with a durable stonewashed aesthetic. Its distinctive case profile, with subtle curves and short lugs, guarantees a commanding yet comfortable presence on the wrist. The matte black dial ensures optimal legibility, while a clever use of blue and green Super-LumiNova permits a diver to instantly distinguish the critical minute hand and 12 o’clock marker. A signature touch of yellow displayed on the dial pays homage to the iconic Kirby Morgan diving helmets used by professionals.
A design driven by professional diving needs
Every element of this watch is informed by the expertise of Brock Stevens, the U.S. Navy diver behind Deepsea.edc. One notable feature is the left-side ‘destro’ crown placement, a design that prevents it from digging into the back of a diver’s hand during arduous operations. Powering this robust tool is the dependable Swiss Soprod P024 automatic movement, a modern successor to the ETA 2824 that powered the original 1990s military-issue JB300 models.
This collaboration results in a truly authentic professional instrument
The Jacques Bianchi JB300 Profonde x Deepsea.edc transcends mere aesthetics, successfully bridging the gap between an iconic French watchmaker and the demands of contemporary naval exploration. The end result is a timepiece of unparalleled horological brilliance and uncompromising utility for the serious adventurer.
