The world’s fastest submarine, the Russian k-162 “Anchar”, reached a world record speed of 44,7 knots (82.8 km/h) during test trials in the 1970s. Built to be a super – fast attack sub, the titanium hulled Anchar carried the Nato distinction of “Papa” class. Regarded as the predecessan to the more widely known “Alpha” class, the Anchar served the Russian navy at the height of the Cold War and holds speed records thrvough to today.
Designed as the first Vostok-Europe timepieces for deep diving, the new Anchar line of watches reflect the spirit of their namesake. Every detail of the watch construction was built to correspond to special ISO 2281 standards for diver’s watches. The first edition of Anchar watches was successfully tested by officers of NATO Underwater Demolition Units and scientists of the Greek Institute of Marine Archeology.
Type: Sport diver.
Movement: NH25A 21 jewel Japanese automatic Miyota self-winding movement (can be hand wound).
Tolerance: Main daily rate from -10 to +30 s/day.
Calendar: 6 O’clock Position.
Crystal: Anti-reflective 3.5 mm hardened mineral.
Luminosity: 16 Tritium tubes for constant illumination without charging in the sun.
Dial Color: Yellow.
Crown: Screw in crown.
Bezel: Uni-directional rotating elapsed time bezel for diving.
Case Material: 316L Surgical Grade Stainless Steel w/PVD Grade A Black Plating.
Case Width: 47 mm.
Strap Material: Comes with both leather and silicon interchangeable straps with tools included.
Strap Measurement: 24 mm.
Clasp Type: Buckle.
Water Resistance: 30 ATM – 300 Meters – 985 feet.
Other Features: Specially designed dual ring caseback for maximum water protection.
Also included: plastic “dry box” with a tool for replacing the strap.
2 Years Warranty.
Back cover assembly commemorates famous construction of Soviet Amphybia watches a fixed case back pressed to the case body by a draw ring. Such construction provides the highest possible water resistance level in any conditions of watch wearing.
The strap is fixed to the watch case by strong steel tube and two screws of the TORX standard and can be easily replaced with another strap using the included, special screwdriver.
Every Anchar watch set includes both silicon and genuine calf leather straps. The shockproof and water-resistant dry box can be used not only for storage of the Anchar watch set but for holding other important diver-related equipment like a camera or documents on board your boat or yacht.
The best visibility of the watch dial and hands in real conditions of deep diving is provided by the following features: In order to provide maximum readability of the watch at depth, 16 tritium tubes were incorporated. To best distinguish between the indexes on the dial, those at the 12,3,6 and 9 o’clock positions are in yellow and all other indexes are green. To provide constant indication that the watch is running, the end point of second hand is filled by SuperLuminova powder.
The unidirectional rotating bezel incorporates traditional divers scale to provide set time of diving. The starting point is marked by a dot of SuperLuminova.
2 additional straps, tool, dry box all tags and paperwork
Ltd Ed 2435/3000
Condition
All watches are categorised as brand new, preloved and so on. Vintage watches are shown as they are. For new watches we use some manufacturers' promotional pictures, but any limited edition numbers shown are those of the actual watch.
What we do and don't do
Each watch is fully inspected and is working as it should: hands turn freely, the date changes where fitted, and the watch winds. To bring you great prices we do not service every watch, and we recommend you do so regularly to keep it in good working order.
We bench test each watch for timekeeping and accept a tolerance of two minutes either way. If you have any concerns we are happy to send you a TIMEGRAPH reading with a picture of your watch in test. Some of the more expensive watches have been serviced by third party specialists, and where that is the case the service record is supplied with the watch and shown on the product page.
Watches are not tested for functionality and timekeeping over longer periods of time. For this reason, long-term performance is excluded from our warranty once the returns window has closed. This does not affect your statutory rights.
We aim to supply vintage watches in the best possible condition, but some wear must be expected due to age. This is shown in the pictures supplied. Please ask if you would like more pictures of any particular feature.
