The New Favre Leuba Harpoon Revival Celebrates 60 Years of Dive Watch Heritage

Presented at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, the Favre Leuba Harpoon Revival celebrates the 60^th anniversary of one of the brand’s most iconic dive watches. Preserving the original proportions and dial layout, this modern edition adds contemporary mechanical reliability while enhancing legibility, ergonomics, and wearability.

The Harpoon Revival demonstrates the brand’s commitment to mechanical innovation, celebrating a historic model while embracing a modern 68-hour automatic movement. Its refined aesthetic, combined with Swiss craftsmanship, positions the watch as a standout in the contemporary dive watch segment

Favre Leuba, founded in 1737 in Le Locle, Switzerland, is the second-oldest Swiss watch brand in existence. The maison has built a legacy of crafting robust mechanical instruments for explorers, blending functional innovation with enduring design codes.
 

Following its 2024 global relaunch, Favre Leuba entered a “Renaissance” era, focusing on three collections: Chief, Sea Sky, and Deep Raider. Now, the Harpoon Revival becomes the fourth pillar, embodying the brand’s dedication to honoring historic designs while adapting to modern collector expectations.

At the center of the Harpoon Revival is the FLD04 automatic caliber, based on the La Joux-Perret G100. With 28,800 vibrations per hour and a 68-hour power reserve, this movement delivers modern reliability, smooth operation, and mechanical longevity.
 

Its 26-jewel construction ensures precision and robustness, allowing wearers to enjoy a vintage-inspired dive watch with contemporary performance. The FLD04 represents the perfect marriage of Favre Leuba’s heritage and modern watchmaking technology.

The gray sunray-brushed dial mirrors the 1966 edition, featuring applied rhodium-plated hour markers arranged horizontally at 12 and 6 o’clock, giving the watch a unique visual identity. The framed date window at three o’clock adds practicality while maintaining the clean vintage aesthetic.
 

The “Harpoon” signature at six o’clock preserves the historic stylized typography, and rhodium-plated hands filled with Super-LumiNova C1 X2 GL ensure legibility in any light. The combination of design authenticity and modern readability makes the dial both timeless and functional.

The polished 37mm stainless steel case is just 10mm thick, offering balanced ergonomics and daily wear comfort. The crown bears the Favre Leuba hourglass monogram, while the closed steel caseback reproduces the original engraved medallion, connecting the modern watch to its historic roots.
 

The anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects the dial, and the watch is water-resistant to 5 ATM, making it suitable for everyday activities. The black leather strap features an easy-change system with a stainless steel pin buckle, blending style with convenience.

The Harpoon Revival bridges eras, honoring Favre Leuba’s heritage while offering modern functionality. Not only will collectors appreciate the ergonomic 37mm case, but they will also admire the sunray-brushed gray dial, rhodium-plated markers for its subtle beauty, and the FLD04 automatic movement for its reliable precision.
 

Beyond its historical appeal, the watch is a versatile companion for daily life. Anti-reflective sapphire and an interchangeable leather strap let it transition seamlessly from formal occasions to casual adventures, making this 60^th-anniversary edition a timeless blend of style, function, and Swiss craftsmanship.

The Favre Leuba Harpoon Revival retails for CHF 1,800 and is available through Favre Leuba boutiques, authorized retailers, and select online platforms.

For full details on current collections and official information, visit the Favre Leuba website.