Pirate Shadow & Écume

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Pirate Shadow & Écume  - RALF TECH
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After the launch of the WRV Electric Black Operator in spring of 2021, RALF TECH introduces today two new versions of the WRV in dark colors...The latest version of the mythical "Pirates Shadow" and the new "Ecume” version

After the launch of the WRV Electric Black Operator in spring of 2021, RALF TECH introduces today two new versions of the WRV in dark colors...The latest version of the mythical "Pirates Shadow" and the new "Ecume” version.

Originally... 

Designed in 2012 by Frank Huyghe and launched in 2014, the WRV is the second watch model to see the light of day at RALF TECH. With this little something original that takes us back to a time when scuba diving was then considered a dangerous sport reserved for an elite and a few military divers, the WRV adapts to all situations without denying its origins...

A WRV Black 2.0

These new versions of the WRV Black are equipped with the "Electric" movement, a Ceramfine® bezel and the innovative encapsulation system guaranteeing a certified water resistance of up to 300 meters.

These specifications, already seen on the WRX Electric, allow to propose the hours, minutes and seconds functions with a power reserve of up to 100,000 hours, where most mechanisms propose a reserve of only about 40 hours. 

Another change, this new WRV is equipped with a new bottom case that features an encapsulation system. This system, unique in the world, allows the back of the watch to be sealed to the case, guaranteeing optimal water resistance. Only RALF TECH has the right tools to open and close this new WRV, and will be able to guarantee their water-resistance after revisions.

Finally, the 120 click unidirectional rotating bezel allows the calculation of immersion times with the greatest precision. Its matte Ceramfine® insert provides increased shock resistance while giving it a strong character.

The 2 new versions

Turned towards the sea... That's what comes to mind when you look at these two new versions. It's like a return to the roots for the brand, which is returning to versions created by "seafarers" for "seafarers"

Pirate Shadow & Écume

The « Pirates Shadow » version

The "Pirates Shadow" models have their own existence within the RALF TECH collection. There is a WRX Electric "Pirates Shadow", there is an ACADÉMIE Automatic "Pirates Shadow" and there was a WRV Hybrid "Pirates Shadow". Disappeared from the catalog in 2020, it is finally back, in a modernized and Electric version!

Renewing with the aesthetic codes that made the success of the previous version, this novelty adds strength and determination through a revisited dial and a matte ceramic bezel. 

Pirate Shadow & Écume

 

The « Écume » version

Resolutely surprising... Different... Intriguing... These were the first comments heard at the Paris Boat Show in December 2022 when the piece was presented for the first time in all discretion.

How to reproduce the color of seafoam... It's not white, it's not gray, it's not beige... It's a little bit of all that at the same time. And to bring out this non-existent color, what better way than to create a strong contrast? Matte black case, matte black ceramic bezel, black hands, black strap. The contrast works and gives this new WRV Electric "Écume" a name and a look that will make history.

How to reproduce the color of seafoam... It's not white, it's not gray, it's not beige... It's a little bit of all that at the same time. And to bring out this non-existent color, what better way than to create a strong contrast? Matte black case, matte black ceramic bezel, black hands, black strap. The contrast works and gives this new WRV Electric "Écume" a name and a look that will make history

Assembled in France, completing the existing Electric versions, these newcomers should logically be added to the list of essential references of "Tool Watches" for adventure professionals, whether military or civilian.

Finally, their performance and design should captivate fans of alternative watchmaking

 

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