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Introducing Bernhard H. Mayer Launches the New Wave Rider

A new limited diver’s watch with a stylish black patterned dial

ByWaqt

19.11.2024

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Bernhard H. Mayer, a talented metal engraver, founded his namesake company in 1871 in Pforzheim, Germany. Despite facing numerous challenges and historical events that significantly impacted the brand, it has evolved over time from a family-run business specializing in precious metals to a watchmaker now based in Bienne, Switzerland. In its most recent release, the brand unveils its new diver watch, the Wave Rider.

The watch features a 316L stainless steel case with a combination of brushed and polished finishes, complemented by a unidirectional rotating bezel with a black ceramic insert. It has a 42mm diameter and a thickness of 13mm, and a sapphire crystal featuring anti-reflective coating protecting the dial. Additionally, the screw-down crown and screw-down case back with a sapphire crystal ensure 500m of water resistance.

The black dial features a stylish grid pattern with white printed numbers marking the five-minute intervals. The hands and indexes are coated with Super-LumiNova to ensure visibility in low-light conditions, and you can spot the date window at 3 o’clock. Additionally, the dial includes the printed text "Officially Certified Chronometer" beneath the name of the timepiece, "Wave Rider."

The watch is powered by the Sellita SW-300 caliber, an automatic COSC-certified movement with a frequency of 28,800 vph (4Hz) and a 42-hour power reserve. It comes with a steel bracelet featuring a folding clasp, along with an additional black rubber strap with a pin buckle. This timepiece is limited to 599 pieces, and priced at USD 3,800, equivalent to AED 14,000.

For more information you can visit Bernhard H. Mayer’s official website.

Technical specifications: Bernhard H. Mayer Wave Rider

Case: 316L stainless steel case, brushed and polished, unidirectional rotating bezel with black ceramic insert, sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, screw-down crown, screw-down case back with a sapphire crystal
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Water resistance: 500 m
Dial: black dial, grid pattern, white printed numbers marking five-minute intervals, hands and indexes coated with Super-LumiNova, date window at 3 o’clock, printed text "Officially Certified Chronometer"
Movement: Sellita SW-300 caliber, automatic, COSC-certified
Power reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Bracelet / Strap: steel bracelet with folding clasp, additional black rubber strap with a pin buckle
Availability: Limited to 599 pieces
Price: USD 3,800 / AED 14,000