Jacques Bianchi × Revolution Limited Edition JB 200 ‘Méduse’

The finish of the dial, the pebble-like smoothness of the case, the nice sensation of screwing in or unscrewing the crown that ensures the watch’s 200 meters of water resistance is all perfectly done. Even the rotation of the 60-click bezel requires just the perfect amount of pressure to release each detent. Tber elaborates, “If you compare the new JB 200 with the vintage watch, you’ll see that everything has been subtly improved, from the profile of the crown guards to the size of the luminous plots, to even the sharpness of the execution of the scuba diver image. We decided to remove the date window to enhance the purpose-built nature of the watch as a proper diving tool.”

Pougez brings up a good point with this statement. The vast majority of diving watches today which have their roots in the 1950s when scuba was popularized in the civilian market are anything but tool watches. They are — let’s face it — magnificent luxury watches with their roots in pragmatic functionality. Says Miquel, “In contrast, the JB 200 was created to fill the niche of a stunning designed timepiece that can also be used in a carefree way for diving, snorkeling or anything else with some amount of refreshing abandon.” When asked if this included firing automatic weapons, he laughed and replied, “Yes, even that is perfectly fine with this watch.”