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Mystery Tiffany & Co. Diving Watch Is Rare Treat: Partnership With NauticFish, Enza Mechana?

admin — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 22:41:50 +0000

Here is something you don't see everyday. A rare Tiffany & Co. watch that I just can't seem to figure out. I learned of this watch as it is being offered on eBay right now with no end date until someone purchases it. The seller claims that it is a Tiffany & Co. watch built by NauticFish, and I am not sure this is correct. It is true that Tiffany & Co. often rebrands or adds its name to other popular watches sold in its store. It used to do this with Rolex, and currently does with a variety of brands including Baume et Mercier. Further, Tiffany & Co. often outsources watch design, just as it did with the popular Streamerica watch (no longer being made) designed by Jorg Hysek.

Therefore, it is plausible that Tiffany & Co. worked with NauticFish or Enzo Mechana, but it is doubtful in this case. NauticFish is a new brand that started in 1998 as an offshoot from Schaumburg watches in Germany. I don't know of any Tiffany & Co. relationships with German watch makers, but it is possible. Second, the specific NauticFish model that the pictured Tiffany & Co. resembles, came out in the last few years, and the seller of this watch claims that it was released in the 1990s. So that does not add up. It is further possible that NauticFish took design elements from this watch when it was designing its own Pro Diver 1000m watch. Looking at the two, you will no doubt see the striking similarity in bezel design, though the Tiffany uses a common Tiffany & Co. faces now most notable on the Mark T-57 line of watches.

Aside from the bezel design, the watches have many small differences. From the case design, and other little details. Because watch "flattery" is so common, It would not surprise me if someone was copying someone else. Though again, it is possible this was the result of a partnership between Tiffany & Co. and NauticFish, or a Enzo Mechana.

Actually I am going to dispel NauticFish's involvement for the most part as this case is certainly an Enzo Mechana EM001 case. Enzo Mechana is an interesting watch brand with a few basic but intriguing designs. The Logo on the back of the case is the Enzo Mechana (EM) logo. What most likely occurred is that a dedicated watch lover carefully placed a Tiffany & Co movement and face into an Enzo Mechana case.

The Tiffany & Co. diver watch in question is very sparsely labeled aside from the Enzo Mechana logo on the back. You know that it is an automatic (inside is a Swiss ETA 2892-2), and that it is a certified chronometer. Some of you might be thinking that the spare information about this watch signifies that it may be a fake or some Frankenstein watch. This is unlikely as it is common for short lived Tiffany & Co. watches to have little historical information available about this. Again, this is common with the Streamerica, which is another beautiful watch.

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Overall I have a deep appreciation for both NauticFish, Enza Mechana, and Tiffany & Co. watches, although in my humble opinion, I don't think these companies collaborated in this effort. The time frames just don't add up, and the watches have enough differences to make the relationship unlikely. Besides, you'd think that at least NauticFish or Enzo Mechana would have press releases reminding its customers of the relationship. Regardless, I could be proven wrong. This unlabeled watch remains a tantalizing piece of Tiffany & Co. history that shows the watch maker knows how to beguile its fans. Or it is simply fan work well done. I like this watch a lot. With a bit of cleaning and a polish, you'll get a very solid piece to any rounded collection.

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Specimen In The NauticFish Watch Evolution Is Appealing Acquisition

admin — Sat, 17 May 2008 21:53:03 +0000

The German dive watch company NauticFish is an offshoot of the larger Schaumburg/Lindburgh & Benson watch group. A few years ago, the brand was set up as vehicle for more aggressive German watches that complimented, but did not necessarily compete with the popular Schaumburg line of diving watches.

The first NauticFish watches were actually little more than rebranded Scahumburg watches with minor changes. Currently, NauticFish watches have their own special character, but that did not occur over night. Over the last few years, little design changes resulted in the current product, of which many are nice hybrid designs between the appealing look of Schaumburg dive watches and the NauticFish style. The first changes appeared on the face with the hand and number indicators, then the bezel treatment, and other items changed as well.

This particular watch represents a halfway point from what NauticFish used to be, and what it is today. Notice the same bezel as on Schaumburg watches, but with the distinct NauticFish dial and hands. The watches is powered by an automatic ETA 2824-2, is resistant to 1000 meters under water, has a helium escape valve, and is 43mm in width. These are no longer made and harder to come by so check them out while a few are still around.

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Written by Mr. Ariel Adams - aBlogtoRead.com, trusted independent watch media.

Good Deal On A Black NauticFish Chronograph Diving Watch

admin — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:56:27 +0000

NauticFish is an offshoot brand from Schaumburg watch company in Germany. The line represents aggressively styled performance diving watches at reasonable prices, and here is a brand new one at an even more reasonable price.

This black faced cult hit NauticFish dive watch features a very interesting movement that is seldom seen. It is essentially an ETA 2824-2 automatic movement with a Dubois Depraz 2020 chronograph module built on it. This is a very hardy automatic with one of the best chronograph modules adding additional functionality. Perfect such a watch. Schaumburg and NauticFIsh watches always have thick cases. Using lots of steel, and thick sapphire crystals, the NauticFish has a "deep look." One tell-tale feature is the deep-set date, showing you how much is going on in the watch movement.

Further, this diving chronograph is one of NauticFish's original designs, and is no longer made to my knowledge. This watch represents a good aspect of the company's heritage.

Lots of other nice features grace this watch. It is easy to see why they have become popular with unique looks and lots of tasteful details. This particular watch originally went for almost $3,000, and is now available for about $800. A really good deal consider the watch is still new. Check out this NauticFish and its related Schaumburg, and Lindburgh & Benson watches.

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