ReviewForm Meets Functionality: Presenting Favre Leuba’s Raider Sea Bird Collection

Established in 1737, Favre Leuba started out by manufacturing pocket watches and gradually moved on to producing dress watches—in sync with the times. However, in the 1960s, the brand started focusing on producing robust tool watches when they introduced the Water Deep—their first dive watch, and over the years, these sporty timekeepers have become a signature statement of the second-oldest Swiss watchmaker. These timekeepers stand out for their high functionality since they explore technical limits while staying true to their sporty design codes—unique and distinct in nature.

Their Raider collection has some of the most sought-after timepieces and mostly feature chunky watches that are built for all terrains. These watches are robust, reliable and are made for those who are thrilled by the outdoors and adventure. However, the Sea Bird line within this family is a slight deviation. Don’t get us wrong—it carries the same sporty DNA but is built to look more sophisticated, and is also a watch you can wear every day. Let’s take a closer look.

However, the watch has a more elegant and ergonomic design and comes in two sizes—a 34mm quartz model and a 37mm automatic version. It represents a unique vision of timekeeping, which blends seamless functionality and indisputable refinement to achieve high-precision and supreme accuracy

Raider Sea Bird—An Elegant Timekeeper With Dive Watch DNA

Rooted in the 1960s, when dive watches were gaining unfathomable popularity; the Raider Sea Bird also features the same core strength found in tool watches, meant for rocky roads or rough terrains. However, the watch has a more elegant and ergonomic design and comes in two sizes—a 34mm quartz model and a 37mm automatic version. It represents a unique vision of timekeeping, which blends seamless functionality and indisputable refinement to achieve high-precision and supreme accuracy. Crafted in solid stainless steel, the Sea Bird features a cushion-shaped case that is both aesthetical and robust. It is topped by a distinct polished double-decker bezel, where the top part is tetradecagonal. The watches are presented on leather straps that match the dial hues or on stainless-steel bracelets, which make them extremely sturdy.

Favre Leuba Raider Sea Bird

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The versions come with dial options in hues of blue, brown, white, and copper and are beautifully finished. The timekeeping duties of the Sea Bird are handled by the brand’s signature hands and applique index markers, which add depth to the dimensions. There is also a rectangular date window, neatly placed at three o’clock without overcrowding the watch face.

The watches come in two versions and while the smaller one (34mm) is powered by a quartz movement, the 37mm model is driven by an automatic movement, which is basically a customised ETA 2824, known for its accuracy. It operates at a frequency of 28,800vph and can function for up to 38 hours easily

As mentioned earlier, the watches come in two versions and while the smaller one (34mm) is powered by a quartz movement, the 37mm model is driven by an automatic movement, which is basically a customised ETA 2824, known for its accuracy. It operates at a frequency of 28,800vph and can function for up to 38 hours easily… Not a bad deal when it comes to a watch that can withstand everyday wear-and-tear.