Avalanche Extreme Diver AL-525LBB5AEV6

Specifications

Price Range

$2,500 - $5,000

Vendor SKU

AL-525LBB5AEV6

Movement

Automatic winding with sweep seconds and date functions.

Case

Stainless steel with heavy duty sapphire crystal 48mm. Pressure escapement valve allows the watch to be rated for 1000 meter water resistance. Screw-locking crown adorned with rubber. Uni-directional rotating, PVD blackened bezel.

Bracelet

Black surgical quality rubber for comfort and durability.

Dial

Black with highly luminescent numerals, markers, and hands.

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