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Favre Leuba expands the Deep Raider Revival with a vibrant orange neo-vintage aesthetic

May 2026


Favre Leuba expands the Deep Raider Revival with a vibrant orange neo-vintage aesthetic

Building on the successful relaunch of its diver collection, Favre Leuba is proud to announce a vibrant new reference to the Deep Raider Revival family. Positioning itself at the forefront of the Neo-Vintage category, this latest edition pairs the retro aesthetics of the 60th-anniversary Deep Raider Revival, launched in 2024, with a bold color palette inspired by the design codes of the 1970s. The design draws inspiration from the iconic orange Bathy 160 launched during the era.

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elivered as a complete set, each timepiece comes with both the integrated five-link steel bracelet and an additional matching orange fabric strap, offering two distinct wearing options while reinforcing the model’s vintage-inspired character.

Since its reintroduction in 2024, the Deep Raider Revival has cemented its status as one of the most-loved timepieces in Favre Leuba’s repertoire. Its popularity stems from its ability to capture the soul of the brand’s vintage aesthetic while meeting the demands of modern collectors. This new orange variation responds to that enthusiasm, offering a fresh, high-energy take on a proven icon.

The essentials remain unchanged in this extension of the Deep Raider Revival line. The choice of orange is a deliberate nod to both Favre Leuba’s use of orange in dive watches from the 1970s (Bathy 160) and professional diving tradition. In watchmaking lore, orange has always been considered the most visible color in the underwater spectrum, providing a vital contrast against the deep blue of the ocean.

While the core of the Revival series honors the 1964 original, this new reference leans into the brand’s 1970s DNA through:

  • Signature orange accents: The dial and hands feature striking orange highlights, ensuring instantaneous legibility for critical dive data.
  • Dual-Strap versatility: In addition to the classic 5-link steel bracelet with its signature triangular links, this model includes an additional orange fabric strap, offering a sporty, lightweight alternative that reinforces the watch’s tool-watch credentials.

The Deep Raider Revival Orange retails at CHF 2,500.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Case: Stainless steel round case with brushed and polished finishes, water resistant to 30 ATM; curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating; closed, chemical-engraved caseback
  • Diameter: 39mm
  • Thickness: 12.75mm
  • Movement: FLD01 (based on LJP G100), Self-winding, 68-hour power reserve 28,800 VPH (4 Hz), 24 jewels
  • Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds and date at 4 o’clock
  • Dial: Sunray-finished dial radiating from the center; round date window at 4:30 with a metallic outline; hands and baton-shaped indexes filled with green Super-LumiNova
  • Bracelet/Strap: Integrated polished steel bracelet with a five-link construction and butterfly clasp. Easily interchangeable.

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