All about the Hanhart AQUASPHERE Ocean Fade, 42mm

The new Ocean Fade – An homage to the deep

With the Ocean Fade, Hanhart expands its AQUASPHERE collection, specialized in professional diving watches, with an impressive model. The dial particularly catches the eye with a gentle color gradient from luminous blue to deep black – a visual allusion to entering the dark depths of the ocean. This gradient is not only an optical highlight but also significantly improves legibility underwater.

Detailed design with functional aspirations

A central design element of the new Ocean Fade is the optional blue or black bezel, which harmoniously completes the overall look. It is rotatable and meets the standard of professional diving watches, as it can only be moved counter-clockwise. The specially developed new rubber strap – also available in blue or black – not only gives the watch a sporty character but also ensures maximum wearing comfort during every dive.

Inspired by the moment between light and darkness

The Ocean Fade's dial is more than just a design element – it tells a story. For freedivers like Fabio Tunno, the transition from black to blue symbolizes the moment between the silent depths of the sea and the ascent back to light, back to life. The color scheme thus represents not only optical depth but also an emotional experience that many divers know from personal memory.

Hanhart AQUASPHERE Ocean Fade, 42mm

More possibilities on the wrist

The new rubber strap adds a particularly versatile option to the collection. Robust, easy to care for, and equipped with a high-quality stainless steel clasp, it is ideal for daily use as well as demanding dives. The modern Hanhart logo, discreetly embossed into the material, is coordinated with the dial's design and underlines the watch's aesthetic.

Flexibly configurable for every style

The Ocean Fade can be individually assembled: Two bezel colors and four strap variants result in a total of eight possible combinations. Whether sporty, functional, or classic – everyone can find their personal configuration. Hanhart thus proves once again that even a professional diving watch can be stylistically convincing.

Luminosity even in the deep

The coating with Super-LumiNova® C1 GL X2 ensures optimal legibility even under extreme conditions. Hands, appliques, and the number 12 are all provided with this luminous material. Numbers, indices, and the triangle at twelve o'clock also glow reliably on the ceramic bezel. Additionally, the hour hand stands out clearly from the minute hand thanks to an integrated bar, while the tip of the seconds hand immediately catches the eye with its red lacquer. The rehaut on the edge also allows for particularly precise reading of the seconds.

Specifications

  • Case material: Stainless steel
  • Case diameter: 42 mm
  • Water resistance: 30 ATM / 300 m
  • Bezel: Unidirectionally rotating (60-minute scale), optionally in black or blue, ceramic with luminous material
  • Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
  • Dial: Color gradient black to blue (Ocean Fade), Super-LumiNova® C1 GL X2 on indices, number 12, hands, and bezel
  • Hands: Hour and minute hands with luminous material, seconds hand with red tip
  • Rehaut: Scale for precise seconds reading
  • Movement: Soprod SOP P024
  • Strap options:
  • Rubber strap (blue or black)
  • Stainless steel bracelet
  • Hook Strap™ (sport strap)
  • Clasp: High-quality stainless steel clasp
  • Special features:
  • Modern Hanhart logo embossed on the strap
  • Eight possible configurations (2 bezel colors × 4 straps)
  • Inspired by freediver Fabio Tunno

Specification of the Hanhart AQUASPHERE Ocean Fade, 42mm

Brand

Hanhart

Category

Diving watch

Diameter

42mm

Strap

stainless steel

Dial color

Blue

Dial

Indices

Waterproof

30 ATM

Glass

sapphire crystal

Case

stainless steel

Movement

Soprod SOP P024

Type

men's watch

Condition

New & OVP

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"Die erste Aquasphere Free Fall Blue fand ich ja schon Mega. Aber der jetzige Nachfolger Ocean Fade reißt nochmal einen raus. Gerade durch die unterschiedlichen Lünetten und Bänder sollte hier für jeden etwas dabei sein. Der Erfolg spricht für sich, denn auch dieses Modell war nach kurzer Zeit erstmal ausverkauft.... "

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