Explore the ELKA Arinis: a Swiss diver's watch inspired by Lake Neuchâtel's ancient history. Discover its robust 200m water resistance, precise La Joux Perret movement, and unique heritage design
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"An absolute UFO in 21st-century horology... a fair price to ask for a singular-looking and well-built timekeeping device." — Mainspring Watch Magazine
A robust 200m Swiss-made dive watch that takes its name, design cues, and sand-colored tones from the rich Roman history and quarry stone heritage of Lake Neuchâtel. Blending a classic diver spirit with a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel and a curved sapphire box crystal, it stands as a singular, powerful statement in modern independent watchmaking.
ARINIS - the collection
Behind the design
Discover the Elka Arinis, a stylish Swiss diver's watch inspired by the ancient history of Lake Neuchâtel. Featuring a robust design with 200m water resistance, ceramic bezel, Super-LumiNova, and a unique homage to Celtic and Palafitte civilizations
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Discover the Elka Arinis, a diver's watch deeply inspired by the rich history of Saint-Blaise and Lake Neuchâtel, Switzerland. From ancient Palafittes to Celtic artifacts and Roman roads, this timepiece encapsulates a thousand years of heritage, featuring design elements like a ceramic bezel and engraved fish
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Discover the Elka Arinis, a 200m water-resistant Swiss diver's watch. Inspired by the historic depths of Lake Neuchâtel and its ancient Palafittes, this automatic timepiece from Manufacture Lajoux-Perret combines robust functionality with exquisite craftsmanship, honoring Switzerland's rich watchmaking heritage
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Experience the perfect blend of classic 1960s diving watch aesthetics and modern performance with the Elka Arinis Tropic Rubber Strap. Made in Switzerland from genuine, highly resistant rubber with easy spring bars, it offers exceptional comfort and durability in any climate. Available in black or blue
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Discover the timeless elegance of Milanese watch bracelets. Crafted from fine, intertwined steel loops for exceptional comfort and breathability, these durable mesh bands offer a smooth, refined look for any watch
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Explore our unidirectional turning bezels with 120 positions, featuring durable blue or black ceramic inserts. Enhanced with C1 or Old Radium Superluminova and an orange line for superior low-light visibility and precise timing
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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.
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Discover the legendary durability of NATO watch straps, originally developed for the British Army in 1973. Made from tough nylon, these secure and reliable bands are designed to withstand all conditions, preventing watch loss and resisting environmental challenges
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The Spirit of 1960s Dive Watches: The Historical Heritage of the Arinis
In the history of marine horology, the 1960s represent the golden age of underwater instrumentation. At the pinnacle of this era sits the legendary Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, a historic timepiece revered by purists for its utilitarian legibility and uncompromising case design.
The Arinis by Elka Watch Co. draws its aesthetic roots directly from this legendary decade. Capturing the design codes of the historic 1960s Fifty Fathoms models, the Arinis delivers perfect readability and an undeniable vintage presence. However, Elka’s approach is resolutely contemporary: the bulky architectures of the past make way for fluid lines and subtly integrated lugs. Complemented by sand-blasted tones that pay tribute to the Roman and lacustre history of Neuchâtel, the Arinis does not merely replicate the past. It offers an exclusive, independent Swiss alternative for those who revere vintage dive watch history but demand a unique, emotionally resonant design. see more: https://www.elkawatch.ch/watches-straps/arinis
The Arinis by Elka Watch Co. draws its aesthetic roots directly from this legendary decade. Capturing the design codes of the historic 1960s Fifty Fathoms models, the Arinis delivers perfect readability and an undeniable vintage presence. However, Elka’s approach is resolutely contemporary: the bulky architectures of the past make way for fluid lines and subtly integrated lugs. Complemented by sand-blasted tones that pay tribute to the Roman and lacustre history of Neuchâtel, the Arinis does not merely replicate the past. It offers an exclusive, independent Swiss alternative for those who revere vintage dive watch history but demand a unique, emotionally resonant design. see more: https://www.elkawatch.ch/watches-straps/arinis
