A skin diver sized for real wrists
By Hannah Lindqvist, Stockholm ·
38 mm. 12.2 mm thick. 20 mm lugs. That's how I like my divers, and Vulcain's Skindiver Nautique hits all three. The black dial with white lume is dead simple to read, and the ceramic bezel insert should stay looking new.
The movement is an ETA 2824-2, which is a workhorse, with 38 hours. 200 m water resistance. On the bracelet it feels solid without being heavy.
Gripe: the brand prices in Swiss francs, so the US price wobbles with the exchange rate. At around $2,000 it's also stepping into Oris and Longines territory.
It isn't trying to be the toughest diver on the market. It's a neat, well-proportioned watch for swimming in the archipelago on a summer day. That's enough for me.