The replica Aquatimer Deep Time brings one of the rarest complications in watchmaking to a wearable everyday dive watch: a fully mechanical depth gauge. It copies the 46 mm case, the internal rotating bezel and the twin-hand depth display that records your maximum depth right on the dial. If you want the wrist presence and tool-watch character of the original without chasing an unobtainable collector piece, this is the version to look at.
Key Features
- 46 mm case profile with matching lugs, crown guards and bezel proportions
- Working mechanical depth gauge with a live depth hand and a separate maximum-depth memory hand
- Internal rotating dive bezel driven by the second crown, with luminous index markers
- Swiss-grade automatic movement, hacking, hand-winding and a smooth 28,800 vph sweep
- Sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating for clear reading at depth
- Screw-down crown and case back with fresh gaskets fitted at assembly
- Quick-release strap system so you can swap rubber, leather or steel in seconds
- Super-LumiNova on hands, markers and bezel for low-light legibility
Materials and Specifications
The case is cut from 316L stainless steel with a mix of brushed surfaces and polished bevels, then finished by hand before assembly. Diameter is 46 mm with a thickness around 15 mm, which gives the watch its unmistakable tool-watch stance on the wrist. A domed sapphire crystal protects the dial, and the solid case back carries the correct engraving. Inside sits a 25-jewel automatic movement with roughly a 38-hour power reserve, regulated in multiple positions before shipping. Water resistance is tested to 120 m at the workshop, which covers swimming, snorkeling and casual water use.
Shipping and Returns
Orders leave the workshop within one to two business days and ship tracked worldwide in plain, discreet packaging. Every watch is photographed during a final quality check, and those images are sent to you before dispatch. If the piece is not right for you, return it unworn with its tags and protective film intact inside the 30-day window for a refund or exchange.
Does the depth gauge actually work?
Yes. The depth hand responds to water pressure as you descend, and the memory hand stays parked at the deepest point you reached until you reset it with the crown. Treat it as a backup instrument rather than a replacement for a dive computer.
How close is it to the genuine watch?
Dimensions, bezel action, dial layout and hand shape follow the original closely, so the watch sits and reads the same on the wrist. Small differences in finishing and lume tone are normal at this price point.
Can I wear it in the water?
Swimming, showering and snorkeling are fine. For serious diving, have the gaskets pressure-tested by a local watchmaker first and rinse the case in fresh water afterward.