http://www.boatinternational.com | February 2016

BOAT LIFE

IWC Aquatimer Chronograph

Edition Galapagos Islands

IWC donates an annual six-figure sum to the

Charles Darwin Foundation to protect the

delicate ecosystems of the Galápagos Islands.

The brand also marked the 50th anniversary

of the Charles Darwin Research Station with this

Aquatimer chronograph featuring an engraving of

an iguana on the case back.£8,250, iwc.com

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean

600M GMT GoodPlanet

A percentage of the proceeds from every

one of these special versions of the legendary

Seamaster will be donated to the GoodPlanet

Foundation, an environmental charity that

is currently funding projects to preserve

mangroves and sea grasses in Southeast Asia.

£6,000, omegawatches.com

Oris Aquis Depth Gauge

Oris works in association with the Red Sea

Environmental Centre to promote coral reef

research, education and conservation in the

Red Sea. The maker’s Aquis Depth Gauge dive

watch measures dive depth by allowing water

to enter the sapphire crystal in order to activate

a pressure-operated gauge.

£2,100, oris.ch

Blancpain Fity Fathoms

Chronographe Flyback

You can read about Blancpain’s work to help

protect the oceans on page 53. Its Fifty

Fathoms model is a legend among dive watches,

having been introduced in 1953 for the French

navy before finding fame a few years later on the

wrist of Jacques Cousteau in his award-winning

film The Silent World. £11,900, blancpain.com

Hublot King Power

Oceanographic 4000

Hublot demonstrated its commitment to the

protection of the seas by partnering with

Monaco’s Musée Océanographique for the

launch of its remarkable “uber” dive watch,

which is water resistant to an unnecessary 4,000

metres - more than 200 metres deeper than the

resting place of Titanic. £15,800, hublot.com

Luminox Deep Dive

Special Scot Cassell 1525

Former US Army combat diver Scott Cassell now

works as a counter-terrorism operative and

documentary maker. His Sea Wolves organisation

uses special forces techniques to find criminal

killers of endangered underwater species. Part

of the proceeds from each Scott Cassell watch

goes to the charity. £1,595, luminox.com

Left to right, as previous spread

Tiger and tuna unite in stylish Kenzo contribution

How better to show your support for Blue Marine Foundation than with Kenzo’s new

limited-edition scarf? A partner of the charity since dedicating its autumn/winter 1 3

No Fish No Nothing collection to the cause, Kenzo has highlighted the plight of the

oceans in a series of exclusive designs and events. The silk scarf combines the iconic

Kenzo tiger with Blue Marine Foundation’s tuna emblem and all profits from its sale

go to the charity. Limited-edition Blue Marine Foundation Bandana, £85, kenzo.com

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