Description

The Kampfschwimmer Diver is based on the combat dive watch used by the Italian and German Navies during and right after WWII. Original Kampfschwimmer 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 ST3600 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.

If 47mm is too big for you, we offer a smaller 45mm version of this wonderful dive watch.

Movement: Manual Wind ST3600 (Adjusted Movement by Fifty Five Fathoms)

Case: 47mm Polished 316L Stainless Steel

Crystal: Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal

Bezel: Polished Stainless Steel

Dial: 38.5mm Aluminum with Luminous hour markers

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

All Fifty Five Fathoms watches comply with US Department of Defense PII and information transfer policy.