The Cloning Hippocampus 2021 is our most faithful recreation of the dive watch line that collectors have chased since its debut. It pairs a Swiss automatic movement with a 300-meter case, a ceramic bezel and the engraved hippocampus emblem that gives the model its name. Every element, from the domed sapphire to the taper of the bracelet, was measured against the 2021 original so the watch wears and reads exactly as it should.
Key Features
- 41 mm brushed and polished stainless steel case with a screw-down crown
- Unidirectional ceramic bezel with a fully luminous 60-minute scale
- Domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal and sapphire exhibition caseback
- Swiss automatic movement, 28,800 vph, roughly 42-hour power reserve
- 300 m water resistance with a triple-gasket crown and sealed caseback
- Applied indices and sword hands filled with Super-LumiNova BGW9
- Engraved hippocampus medallion on the rotor and around the caseback rim
- Steel bracelet with quick-release spring bars and a micro-adjust clasp
Materials and Specifications
The case is machined from 316L stainless steel and finished with alternating brushed flanks and polished bevels, a contrast that catches light without looking flashy. The bezel insert is polished ceramic, so it resists fading and scratching far better than aluminum. Inside, the movement is decorated with Côtes de Genève striping and blued screws, visible through the sapphire back. Lug width is 20 mm, case thickness is 11.8 mm, and the solid-link bracelet tapers from 20 mm to 16 mm at the clasp for a balanced fit on the wrist. Each watch is pressure-tested before it leaves our workshop.
Shipping and Returns
Orders are dispatched within one to two business days in discreet, protective packaging with tracking included. If the watch is not right for you, returns are accepted within 30 days in unworn condition, and every piece carries a twelve-month warranty on the movement.
What makes the Cloning Hippocampus 2021 different?
The 2021 edition is defined by its slimmer case profile, ceramic bezel and engraved hippocampus detailing, which earlier versions handled less precisely. It is the version most collectors ask for.
Can the Cloning Hippocampus 2021 be worn every day?
Yes. The 300-meter rating, sapphire crystal and screw-down crown make it as comfortable at a desk as it is in the water, and the bracelet's micro-adjust clasp keeps the fit secure.
Is the Cloning Hippocampus 2021 a good first dive watch?
It is a sensible starting point. The proportions suit most wrists, the movement is easy to service, and the classic dial layout is simple to read at a glance.