Delma Unveils Special Edition Oceanmaster Honoring Vendée Globe Sailor Oliver Heer
Delma has unveiled a special edition Oceanmaster, paying tribute to Swiss sailor Oliver Heer, who is set to compete in the prestigious 2024 Vendée Globe race. This remarkable watch, designed with adventure in mind, is not only a tribute to Heer’s endurance but also a testament to the Oceanmaster’s versatility, making it suitable for land, air, and sea adventures.
The watch boasts a robust cushion-shaped stainless steel case, measuring 44mm in diameter, 13.80mm in thickness, and 51mm in length, offering a substantial presence on the wrist. The case features a satin-brushed finish with polished bevels, enhancing its refined yet sporty look. Its unidirectional metallic bezel includes a 360º compass scale, adding a navigational tool to its functional design. Durability is further ensured with a screw-down crown flanked by crown guards, a recessed Helium escape valve, and an impressive 500 meters of water resistance, making it an ideal companion for extreme conditions.
One of the most captivating aspects of this timepiece is its fully lumed white dial, which glows blue in the dark, creating a striking visual effect. The applied hour markers and hands, filled with Super-LumiNova, glow green, offering a contrast that ensures readability even in low-light conditions. Accents such as a red centre seconds hand and matching red rectangles and triangles, which alternate with blue as points of sail, give the dial a distinctive character. A framed date window at 6 o’clock adds a practical touch.
Powering the Oceanmaster is the reliable Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, featuring 26 jewels and running at 28,800 vibrations per hour. This movement provides a power reserve of up to 41 hours, ensuring precision and reliability throughout long journeys. The solid case back is engraved with the Oliver Heer Ocean Racing motif, individual numbering, and secured with four screws, further emphasizing its limited-edition status.
The watch comes with a 3-link brushed steel bracelet, with polished centre links and a deployment clasp, adding a sleek yet durable finishing touch. Limited to just 200 pieces, the Delma Oceanmaster Oliver Heer Ocean Racing edition is available for €1,500, making it a coveted collector’s item for both sailing enthusiasts and watch aficionados alike.
As Olivier Heer embarks on the gruelling solo, non-stop Vendée Globe race around the world, this exclusive timepiece symbolizes endurance, precision, and adventure.
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General Specifications:
Brand: Delma
Model: Oceanmaster Oliver Heer Ocean Racing
Dial: White full lumed
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Dimensions: 44 mm Diameter, 13.80 mm thickness, 51 mm lug-to-lug
Crystal: Sapphire Glass
Case Back: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 500 Meters
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet with a deplowment clasp
Calibre: Sellita SW200-1
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Winding: Automatic
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vph)
Jewels: 26
Power Reserve: 41 hours
Price: € 1,500
Limited Edition: Yes, 200 pieces
