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Circula, a previously defunct watch brand from Germany, was revived as a microbrand in 2016. The AquaSport automatic dive watch is their fourth model. It is inspired by a Circula skin diver from the 1970s and designed with feedback from a German watch forum. The buyer has a choice of two Swiss automatic movements, the ETA 2824-2 or STP 1-11. Prices start at EUR 419,33 €. Circula is taking pre-orders directly through their website.

LINK TO THE CIRCULA AQUASPORT

CIRCULA WATCHES ON INSTAGRAM

RETRO DIVE WATCH WITH SWISS AUTOMATIC MOVEMENTS

Pillow-shaped case, colors from classic to sporty, combined with proven Swiss movements. Inspired by the Circula diving watches of the 1970s. We offer the AquaSport in the highest movement grade with an official chronometer certification from the COSC. This makes it one of the most accurate mechanical watches in the world.

Pre-order now and receive a quartz watch or strap (e.g. the integrated beads of rice steel strap) worth up to 145€ as an extra. Shipping before Christmas 2020.

Details and Specifications
Brand and model: Circula AquaSport
Case material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 39mm
Lug to lug: 46mm
Thickness: 12.8mm w/o crystal; 13.4mm overall
Lug width: 20mm
Scratch-resistant, slightly curved and anti-reflective coated sapphire crystal
120-click unidirectional sapphire bezel with indices from Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9
200 Meter water-resistant, screw down crown
Swiss automatic movements ETA 2824-2 or STP 1-11, regulated in 5 positions
Optionally as officially COSC certified Chronometer
Hands and applied indices filled with Swiss Super-LumiNova® C3
Tropic rubber strap, mesh or beads of rice stainless steel bracelet with quick release
Origin: Handmade in Pforzheim, Germany
Price: Starting at 419 Euro

MASTER HOROLOGER

CHRONONAUTIX (In German; lots of great pics)

WatchMann also carries Circula.
Don't see these on his site, but might be worth giving a call to see if he'll carry and/or can match the preorder pricing.

nice deal for folks looking for a $450 diver! I really like their bezel color pairings.

Placed my order for the gray/orange variant with STP 1-11 motor.

BoR bracelet included at no additional charge. I told him to keep the rubber strap and he offered to include a mesh. We'll see what arrives.

Oh, and there's a ten Euro discount if you sign up for his newsletter. So, net is $484.25 shipped, with two bracelets (hopefully).

Nice designs, but the dial printing looks cheap as hell. Uneven color, uneven texture, blurry. Really takes away from the look and feel of the watch.

Mine arrived yesterday. The bezel is misaligned.

If I send it back, at my expense, for replacement, I have to trust that I will receive one that's suitable.

At this point I will simply move on from this company by cancelling my order, sending it back to Germany, and eating the shipping cost, per his terms (which are posted on his site. Always good to make sure we read them, if posted.)