To mark 60 years since the Caribbean 1000 entered dive watch folklore with the record- shattering depth rating of 1,000m, OW created a special C-1000 Anniversary Edition that reinterprets several design features of the iconic inaugural reference. The single biggest leap forward in the evolution of the dive watch was thanks partly to the revolutionary 702 mono-block case with its distinctive pointed lugs. These vestiges, affectionately referred to as ‘Vampire fangs’ by collectors, are evoked on this 2024 commemorative watch. The familiar tapered hours and minutes hands and the signature 12-hour bi- directional bezel, with 20 minute diver’s scale, are also inspired by the original. All 56 Numbered-Edition versions of the C-1000A were reserved within 24 hours of launch, making it the fastest selling non-limited production Ollech & Wajs watch of the modern era. Full release here
The C-1000 A is presented on a distinctive cadmium yellow nylon RAF style band, in reference to the yellow trim wetsuits worn by intrepid scuba divers in the 60s, including Ollech & Wajs’ test divers Alberto Novelli and Cesare Olgjai.
