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Delma Shell Star Titanium

April 2023


Delma Shell Star Titanium

Delma’s new Shell Star Titanium is an exciting evolution of the signature collection which demonstrates the power of embracing professional insights, new technology and materials. The Shell Star Titanium is light weight, robust and conspicuous, making it ideally suited for free diving and recreational pursuits. When Delma first introduced the Shell Star in 1975 it was the brand’s first professional divers’ watch. Nearly 50 years later the Shell Star collection represents Delma’s dedication to excellence and innovation in Swiss Made divers’ watches.

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eighing in at only 136 grams, the strength and durability of the new Delma Shell Star are elevated thanks to titanium’s natural tenacity and corrosion resistance. Coupled with compact proportions for a divers’ watch at 41mm in diameter and just 13.6mm thick, it is exceptionally comfortable and enjoyable to wear. In order to reduce the size significantly, but remain undeniably a Shell Star, each feature was carefully analyzed and reconfigured for design and clarity.

Two types of luminous, bright blue glowing Super-LumiNova BGW9 to accentuate the bezel, and neon green glowing Super-LumiNova C3 for the indexes and hands were chosen for outstanding legibility. The Shell Star’s signature spade seconds hand is streamlined to draw attention to the subtly enlarged luminous pointer.

Delma Shell Star Titanium

The black scratch resistant ceramic bezel brings an additional element of durability and creates a dramatic visual effect in combination with sand textured black, blue or orange dials. The colors of the signature railway track, date window and accents were purposefully considered for each variation of the well-appointed model. Despite the smaller proportions, the new Shell Star Titanium upholds the power of the Shell Star inside and out. With water-resistance to 50 atm, the titanium case back is sealed with a transparent portal revealing the automatic movement and DELMA customized rotor in this impressive professional diver’s watch. The case and coordinating bracelet are subtly brushed to accentuate the metal’s distinctive warm grey tone.

Delma Shell Star Titanium

As our divers’ watch collection has expanded and evolved over time, our engagement with our community has contributed invaluable insights. Free diver, Ocean Conservationist and DELMA ambassador Magnus Lundborg brings the value of a smaller, lighter weight watch into perspective.“When freediving in cold and dark waters, timing is everything. Diving with the new DELMA Shell Star has been a true joy. Not only is it light weight, it is exceptionally easy to see in the murky waters of the North Atlantic. Free from the weight of a scuba tank but limited to the time of a breath, the Shell Star has quickly become a natural and important part of my diving gear.”

Understanding what is important in divers‘ timepieces from those who pursue the sport to the extreme continuously motivates us and informs our innovation. The Shell Star Titanium elevates a collection synonymous with DELMA’s dive watch expertise with an uplifting twist.

The Shell Star Titanium is limited to 499 pieces and is available online and in select stores worldwide.

Delma Shell Star Titanium

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Essential Features

  • Shell Star Titanium
  • Limited edition to 499 pieces.
  • Price: CHF 1590 / EUR 1790 / USD 1890

Case & Dial

  • 41mm diameter,13.6 mm thick titanium case with screw down crown
  • Hands and indexes with Super-LumiNova C3 with green glow
  • Unidirectional bezel in black ceramic with markers in Super-LumiNova
  • BGW9 with blue glow.
  • Black, blue or orange sand textured dial with matching railway track

Bracelet

  • Titanium bracelet with deployant clasp with pushers

Water-resistance

  • Water resistant to 500 m / 1650 ft

Movement

  • SW200-1 automatic movement, self-winding mechanism with ball bearing, frequency 28’800, 26 jewels, power reserve of 38 hours
  • Central hour, minute, seconds hands and date at 3 o’clock

Box

  • Blue DELMA designed leather box

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