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REF. V—01 / AUTOMATIC / 40 MM
Built for the depth. Kept for a lifetime.

Fathom300m

The world gets quieter down here.
So does everything you need.

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300 mWater resistance
40 mmCase diameter
68 hoursPower reserve
01 / The intention

Nothing extra.
Nothing missing.

Before it is an object, it is a set of decisions. Every edge, tolerance, and millimetre has a reason to be here.

02 / The construction

A whole world.
Within 40 mm.

Nine essential elements. One considered instrument. Scroll through the layers that keep the outside out—and time moving.

03 / The essentials

Clarity.
At any depth.

A matte dial absorbs the glare. Generous, luminous markers hold the light. What matters is always in view.

04 / The living heart

No battery.
Just you.

A turn of the wrist becomes a reserve of energy. Twenty-six jewels. 28,800 vibrations an hour. A small, enduring defiance of the disposable.

05 / The complete instrument

Made to go
with you.

From the first descent to the everyday return. A capable companion, never a precious thing.

Ø 40.00

Drawing V–01.01 / Case assembly

01The intention
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01 — Material honestyA finish with a function
316LSatin grain / hand-polished chamfer
Considered on every surface

Quiet surfaces.
Sharp character.

Not every surface should shine. The case is brushed where life leaves its marks, and polished where a fine line of light reveals its shape. Steel, treated with restraint.

01

Marine-grade steel

A solid 316L case, chosen for its corrosion resistance and its ability to grow more personal with time.

02

A bezel that means business

120 deliberate clicks. A ceramic insert that resists scratches. A single direction, because elapsed time is never something to overstate.

03

Soft on the wrist. Hard to wear out.

Supple FKM rubber, moulded with an underside channel to let water—and the day—move on.

The VAERN point of view
“The best thing an instrument
can do is let you forget
about the instrument.”Less to think about. More to be present for.
02 — The particularsFathom 300 / Reference V–01

Every detail.
Accounted for.

No superlatives required. Just the things you want to know about the thing you’ll wear.

40 mm 47 mm
Movement V–68 automatic calibre26 jewels · 28,800 vph · hacking seconds
Power reserve 68 hours
Water resistance 300 metres / 30 ATMScrew-down crown & caseback
Case 316L stainless steel40 mm diameter · 12.4 mm thick · 47 mm lug to lug
Bezel Unidirectional, 120 clicksMatte ceramic insert · luminous zero marker
Crystal Double-domed sapphireInternal anti-reflective coating
Lume Grade X1 Super-LumiNova®Hands, applied indices & bezel marker
Strap FKM rubber / 20 mmQuick-release spring bars · steel pin buckle
Warranty 5 yearsDesigned to be serviced, not replaced
03 — Your next companionMade for the long way round
V–01 / Silt green / Matching FKM
The Fathom collection

Fathom 300

40 mm automatic dive watch
$1,850 USD · Taxes calculated at checkout
01 / DialSilt green
02 / Strap20 mm FKM rubber
Complimentary delivery30-day returns5-year warranty

An instrument to live with. A choice to make your own.