Custom Order for Anthony S. - Kampfschwimer California Dial with Swiss UNITAS 6497

This Custom Build is for Anthony S. ONLY 

The Kampfschwimmer Diver is based on the combat dive watch used by the Italian and German Navies during and right after WWII. Original Kampfschimmer Divers were produced by Panerai using Rolex components such as the movement, case and crown sets.  Since Rolex was a British based company supporting the allies and Panerai was essentially forced to produce watches for the German military, they jointly decided to remove all branding and markings from the watch components.  The end result was a watch with "anonymous" dials.

The Fifty Five Fathoms recreation of the Kampfschwimmer California Diver faithfully reproduces this timepiece in the original 47mm Stainless Steel (316L) case size.  Powering the watch is a manual wind Swiss UNITAS Movement with 3-Days of power reserve similar to the original. The dial is uses the "California" dial which Rolex had prototyped to help divers easily differentiate time underwater.  The hands are specially heat treated to produce a vivid blue hue.  We have made some improvements such as using a scratch resistant sapphire crystal for better protection.  The watch is pressure tested to 300 meters to ensure performance in and out of the water. 

Movement: Manual Wind Swiss UNITAS 6497

Case: 47mm Polished 316L Stainless Steel 

Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal 

Bezel: Polished Stainless Steel

Dial: 38.5mm Aluminum California Dial with Luminous hour markers

Hands: Matte Black

Strap: 26mm 100% Genuine Waxed Leather

Water Resistance: 300m - Pressure Tested

Assembly: United States - West New York

Warranty: Fifty Five Fathoms 3-Year Limited Warranty