Titoni, a name respected for its independent spirit and commitment to quality watchmaking, introduces a timepiece born from the extreme conditions of alpine speed climbing. The Seascoper 300 DLC Ice Blue is not merely another addition to their dive watch collection; it's a celebration of a remarkable human achievement, clad in advanced materials and featuring a distinctive, cool aesthetic. This limited edition model encapsulates the fusion of robust functionality and a design narrative inspired by icy peaks and record-breaking endurance.
Since its founding in 1919,
Titoni has carved its own path in the Swiss watch industry. As one of the few remaining independent, family-owned companies, now guided by the fourth generation of the Schluep family, it operates with a long-term vision focused on stability and continuity. This independence allows Titoni to remain steadfast in its core mission: producing high-quality, Swiss-made mechanical timepieces that offer genuine value. The brand avoids the ephemeral trends of the market, concentrating instead on enduring quality and reliability.
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The philosophy driving Titoni is deeply rooted in traditional Swiss values. Trustworthiness is paramount, reflected in the meticulous manufacturing processes carried out in their Grenchen facilities. Every watch adheres strictly to the "Swiss-Made" ordinance, a label that signifies more than just origin; it represents a commitment to excellence from design conception through to the application of modern technology. This dedication ensures that each Titoni watch meets the high expectations of discerning customers worldwide.
Central to Titoni's identity is an unwavering focus on quality and detail. The company’s motto, "It is not the desire for growth and quantity but first-class quality and the love of details that matter," guides their watchmakers. This passion translates into timepieces where every component is carefully considered and expertly finished. This approach is symbolized by the company's logo, the plum blossom, adopted in the 1950s. This flower embodies endurance, vitality, and resilience – traits mirrored in both the company's history and the robust nature of its watches.
The Seascoper line itself holds a significant place within the Titoni collection. Known for its rugged build and dependable performance, the Seascoper series caters to sports enthusiasts and adventurers who demand functionality and durability. These watches are designed to withstand challenging environments, carrying the legacy of Titoni's expertise in creating reliable tool watches. The Seascoper 300, in particular, represents a core offering in their dive watch segment, known for its solid water resistance and classic dive watch aesthetics.
This specific iteration, the Seascoper 300 DLC Ice Blue, commemorates an extraordinary feat of alpinism. On April 5th, 2025, Swiss alpinist Nicolas Hojac, alongside his partner Philipp Brugger, achieved a new speed record. They successfully climbed the formidable north faces of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau mountains consecutively in an astonishing time of 15 hours, 30 minutes, and 2 seconds. This incredible accomplishment, shaving nearly ten hours off the previous record, involved navigating 3,500 meters of treacherous ice and snow-covered walls, demanding immense skill, preparation, and endurance.
Titoni played a crucial role in this venture, serving as the official timekeeper for the Red Bull Speed Record project. The collaboration underscores the brand's connection to adventure and precision. The demanding conditions faced by Hojac and Brugger provided a real-world proving ground for the reliability and resilience required of a high-performance timepiece. Equipping Nicolas Hojac with a Seascoper during this challenge speaks volumes about the watch's intended capability.
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Nicolas Hojac is an accomplished Swiss alpinist known for his speed climbing achievements and tackling challenging routes across the globe. His partnership with Titoni aligns with the brand's values of precision and endurance. Relying on the Seascoper 300 during the record attempt highlights the trust placed in the watch's performance under extreme pressure and adverse conditions. His expertise and daring push the boundaries of mountaineering, mirroring the technical capabilities built into the Seascoper line.
Philipp Brugger, Hojac's partner in this record-setting endeavor, is also a skilled mountaineer. Their combined effort and seamless teamwork were essential to conquering the three iconic north faces within the record time. Brugger's role in the successful ascent further emphasizes the collaborative spirit and meticulous planning involved in such high-stakes alpine projects, similar to the precision required in crafting a reliable mechanical watch.
The resulting timepiece, the Titoni Seascoper 300 DLC Ice Blue (Reference 83300 B-BK-R-718), serves as a direct tribute to this achievement. It embodies the core characteristics of the Seascoper family – ruggedness and a sporty design – but enhances them with specific features reflecting the alpine triumph. The choice of materials and the unique dial color create a watch that is both technically proficient and visually evocative of the icy environment where the record was set.
The watch features a substantial 42mm round case crafted from stainless steel. What immediately sets it apart is the matte black finish, achieved through a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. This high-tech surface treatment significantly increases the case's hardness and scratch resistance, making it exceptionally tough and durable – essential qualities for a watch designed for adventure. The deep black provides a stark, modern backdrop for the other design elements.
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Complementing the matte black case is a unidirectional rotating bezel made from black ceramic. Ceramic is prized in watchmaking for its exceptional scratch resistance and resistance to fading. The subtle shine of the ceramic insert contrasts nicely with the matte finish of the case, adding a touch of visual sophistication. Marked with a 60-minute scale, essential for tracking dive times or other elapsed intervals, the bezel offers precise and secure rotation.
Protecting the dial is a flat sapphire crystal. Renowned for its hardness, second only to diamond, sapphire crystal offers superior resistance to scratches, ensuring the watch face remains clear over time. Furthermore, this crystal features an anti-reflective coating applied to both its inner and outer surfaces. This significantly reduces glare and enhances legibility, a critical feature whether viewing the time underwater or under bright sunlight on a mountainside.
True to its name and dive watch heritage, the Seascoper 300 DLC Ice Blue boasts a water resistance rating of 300 meters (or 30 atmospheres). This level of water resistance makes it suitable for professional diving activities, far exceeding the requirements for recreational swimming or snorkeling. A screw-down crown and solid case back contribute to this robust sealing, ensuring the movement remains protected from water ingress even at significant depths.
The most striking feature of this limited edition is undoubtedly its dial. Presented in a captivating ice blue enamel finish, the color directly references the glaciers of the Swiss Alps and the challenging icy conditions encountered during Hojac and Brugger's record climb. This cool, vibrant hue creates a dramatic contrast against the black case and bezel, giving the watch a unique and memorable personality that stands out from typical dive watch color schemes.
Legibility is paramount in a tool watch, and the Seascoper 300 DLC Ice Blue excels in this area. The dial features eleven applied hour markers, predominantly circular, rendered in black matte to match the case accents. Crucially, these markers, along with the black-framed hour and minute hands, are generously filled with Super-LumiNova. This high-performance luminous material ensures excellent visibility in low-light conditions, whether deep underwater or during alpine starts before dawn.
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The time is displayed using three centrally mounted hands: hour, minute, and seconds. The hour and minute hands are bold and easily distinguishable, while the seconds hand is finished in black, sweeping smoothly around the dial. A practical date function is included, displayed through a window neatly positioned at the 3 o'clock marker, adding everyday utility to this sports watch.
Inside the robust case beats the heart of the watch: the automatic Sellita SW200-1 movement. This Swiss-made calibre is well-regarded for its reliability and robustness, making it a fitting choice for a tool watch. Significantly, the movement in this limited edition is a COSC-certified chronometer. This certification guarantees a high degree of accuracy and precision, having passed rigorous testing by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres over 15 days in various positions and temperatures. An automatic movement winds itself using the motion of the wearer's wrist, eliminating the need for manual winding or batteries.
Adding another layer of exclusivity and narrative depth is the watch's case back. Instead of a display window, it features a solid, screw-down back engraved with a unique design. The engraving depicts the outline of the formidable Eiger north face, paying homage to the first and most challenging ascent undertaken by Hojac and Brugger on their record-setting day. Alongside this graphic element, the case back is inscribed with essential specifications and the crucial text "LIMITED EDITION ONE OUT OF 200," confirming its status as a collectible piece.
Securing the watch to the wrist is a practical and comfortable black rubber strap. Rubber is an ideal material for a dive or sports watch due to its inherent water resistance, durability, and flexibility. The strap integrates smoothly with the black DLC case and features a stainless steel folding clasp, also coated in black PVD for a cohesive look. The clasp utilizes push-buttons for secure fastening and release, ensuring the watch stays firmly in place during vigorous activities.
The Titoni Seascoper 300 DLC Ice Blue is strictly limited to just 200 pieces worldwide, making it a rare find for collectors and enthusiasts. This exclusivity is further enhanced by its presentation in a specially designed watch box set, elevating the ownership experience. The limited production run ensures that each piece retains a sense of uniqueness tied directly to the mountaineering achievement it celebrates.
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In essence, this watch successfully merges the demanding technical specifications of a modern dive watch – 300-meter water resistance, a tough DLC-coated case, a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel, and a COSC-certified automatic movement – with a compelling design story. The striking contrast between the dark, rugged exterior elements and the bright, cool ice blue dial creates a visually arresting timepiece that honors a remarkable feat of human endurance in the Swiss Alps.
Priced at $2,240.00 USD, the Titoni Seascoper 300 DLC Ice Blue Limited Edition (Reference 83300 B-BK-R-718) offers considerable value, considering its robust features, COSC-certified movement, advanced materials like DLC and ceramic, and its limited nature. Prospective buyers can find this special model available for purchase through Titoni's official website as well as at select authorized retail partners globally. Given the small production number of only 200 units, availability is inherently restricted, making prompt action advisable for those wishing to acquire this commemorative timepiece.
Case: 42mm round stainless steel case with black matte Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. Black ceramic unidirectional rotating bezel. Flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. Water-resistant to 300 meters (30 ATM).
Movement: Automatic Sellita SW200-1, officially certified chronometer (COSC). Functions include 3 hands (hour, minute, black second hand) and date indication at 3 o’clock.
Dial: Ice blue enamelled dial. Features 11 black matte indexes (circular style) filled with Super-LumiNova for visibility.
Strap: Black rubber strap. Equipped with a black coated stainless steel folding clasp featuring push-buttons for secure closure.
Price: $2,240.00
Reference Number: 83300 B-BK-R-718
Notes: Limited Edition of only 200 pieces worldwide. Case back features a special engraving of the Eiger north face outline. Comes in a specially designed watch box set.