Features of the arinis

The Rubber Strap as in the 60's A touch of modernity in a classic designThe Elka Arinis Tropic Rubber Strap is an ode to the golden age of diving watches in the 1960s. Combining functionality and sophistication, this hi-tec genuine rubber strap pays homage to the Tropic straps of the past with a tapered tail, two loops and a textured pattern true to the era. Despite its vintage look, this is a thoroughly modern bracelet, with easy spring bars and exceptional durability. The Elka Arinis Vintage Tropic bracelet's small perforations are carefully designed to allow air and water to circulate, offering the wearer great comfort in hot climates. Key features : Genuine rubber, Made in Switzerland, Black or Blue colour, Size 20/18 mm, Highly resistant to the elements and temperature.

Milanese Mesh The Milanese bracelet is also known as Milanese mesh bracelet as it is made of intertwined loops (fine mesh). It is available in a thin and robust version to give the watch an elegant or solid appearance. It fits well on any wrist.This type of bracelet was made by hand as early as the 13th century. In the 1920s, the process was revived by German manufacturers, which led it to a new wave of popularity. Milanese bracelets are visually distinguished by their dense, close-knit construction formed from steel springs which give them a smooth, fine surface. Milanese bracelets are extremely comfortable to wear and allow the skin to breathe easily.

Features of the Arinis CALIBER La Joux Perret G100 automatic 4 Hz / 28'800 A/h, stop second 68-hour power reserve FUNCTIONS Hours, minutes, centre second, date (available on certain models) UNIDIRECTIONAL TURNING BEZEL 120 Positions with Ceramic insert filled with Superluminova CASE MATERIALS 1.4404 steel CASE DIMENSIONS 41 mm in diameter, 11.85 thick, 46.50 mm Lug to Lug SCREW DOWN CROWN Steel 1.4427 SCREWED CASE BACK Steel 1.4404 HANDS Brushed Nickel Colored - hours and minutes and seconds filled with Superluminova GLASS Chevé box type sapphire crystal - anti-scratch anti-reflective treatment on one side WATERPROOF 200 meters / 20 bar

UNIDIRECTIONAL TURNING BEZEL 120 Positions (teeths) Blue Ceramic insert filled with C1 Superluminova and orange Line Black Ceramic with Old Radium Superluminova and orange Line

DIALS, HANDS AND SUPERLUMINOVA Curved dial- for ELKA X and D models - Curved hands for ELKA X and D models; numbers filled with Superluminova only on ELKA X models. Swiss Super-LumiNova® pigments are the choice of the Swiss watch industry for the highest possible afterglow performance. Swiss Super-LumiNova® is non-radioactive, REACH compatible, highly temperature resistant and resistant to environmental influences. It works like a light storage battery where light charges the battery and subsequently the light is continuously emitted. This activation and light emission process can be repeated indefinitely since the material suffers no ageing. It is chargeable with either sunlight or artificial light. Mixed with a suitable specific binder, Swiss Super-LumiNova® is applicable to dials and hands.

About the Nato Straps Many people believe that the NATO bracelet is named after the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO). Therefore, the common story is that the watch was worn by NATO forces, but this is not technically the case.In reality, the name is short for NATO Stocking Number, a term that simply refers to the fact that the bracelet could be purchased in the NATO supply shop.The original NATO bracelet was born in 1973 in response to the British Ministry of Defence's need to provide a highly durable watch strap for the British Army. The MoD's objective was to design a watchband resistant under all conditions. The aim was to overcome the problems encountered with the bracelets of the time: Problems of moisture on the leather in tropical climates, the risk of reflection of the steel bracelet during a military mission, the poor reliability of rubber bracelets, as well as the risk of losing the watch due to the breakage of the spring bars (including those in the buckle).They were only available in the colour admiral grey and were all 20 millimetres wide. The bracelets were made of nylon.