The British microbrand Clemence Watches has completely re-engineered its debut diver with the new Photic MKII, blending advanced materials and British assembly for a class-leading thinness. At just 10.5mm total thickness, the watch offers full 200m dive capability in a refined profile. It utilizes the High Beat Automatic Miyota 9039 movement, regulated to +\- 12 seconds per day in three positions, and features a corrosion-resistant 904L steel ball-bearing bezel with a domed sapphire insert. Enhanced with a scratch-resistant surface coating and anti-magnetic shielding, the Photic MKII is engineered for real-world resilience.
Specs:
- Movement: High Beat Automatic Miyota 9039
- Regulation: +\- 12$ per day in 3 positions
- Case Material: Contoured 316L stainless steel (Hardened coating for 5x scratch resistance)
- Bezel Material: 904L stainless steel ring with domed sapphire insert
- Bezel Mechanism: Precision ball-bearing click (120 clicks, bidirectional)
- Case Diameter (Bezel): 39mm
- Case Diameter (Case): 38.5mm
- Case Thickness: 9.9mm (10.5mm total including box crystal)
- Lug-to-Lug: 46.5mm
- Crystal: Antiglare box sapphire crystal with 8 internal layers of AR coating
- Water Resistance: 200m6
- Crown: 7.5mm signed screw-down crown
- Antimagnetic: Custom soft-iron movement housing
- Luminescence: Hands and dial markers deep filled with 10 layers of Grade A BGW9
- Strap: Bracelet (20mm to 16mm taper, toolless micro-adjust clasp, quick-release) or strap
- Power Reserve: Approx. 42 hours
- Release Date: Fulfillment estimated from February 2026
- Price: Pre-order: £525 on strap, £599 on bracelet
More Info: Clemence’s website.
