Key Highlights
- First Favre Leuba collector edition created with Puerto Rico–based community Timepiece 787.
- Ultra-limited run of 25 pieces, aligned with the brand’s relaunch in the United States.
- Design echoes the 1964 Deep Blue with a blue “bullseye” dial, red accents and strong dive legibility.
- 39 mm, 300 m “Super-Waterproof” 316L steel case housing the FL D01 self-winding caliber with 68-hour power reserve.
- Delivered with a five-link steel bracelet and Jean Rousseau leather strap on an easy-change system.
A considered revival of a 1960s tool-watch icon
Favre Leuba’s Deep Raider Revival x Timepiece 787 is a 25-piece collector edition that revisits the maison’s 1960s dive-watch language in a compact format. Co-created with Puerto Rican platform Timepiece 787, it supports Favre Leuba’s return to the United States and keeps enthusiasts closely involved.
Inspired by the 1964 Deep Blue, the watch follows a neo-vintage direction. The blue “bullseye” sector dial combines a central disc, contrasting chapter ring and red details referencing the Puerto Rican flag and period printing tones.
Applied quarter-hour indexes, lumed hands and Super-LumiNova with green emission secure underwater readability. A discreet “Timepiece 787” signature at 9 o’clock sits inside the minute track rather than as bold co-branding, so the watch still reads primarily as a Favre Leuba Deep Raider.
Founder Javier Estremera presents the collaboration as a return to a functional 1960s-style diver, with durability and clarity prioritised. For Favre Leuba, this first collector-led edition signals closer dialogue with connoisseurs as the brand enters what it calls a new “Renaissance”.
Technical architecture and daily wearability
The Deep Raider Revival x Timepiece 787 uses a 39 mm 316L stainless steel case with polished surfaces and 30 ATM (300 m) water resistance. A box sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the dial, and a closed engraved caseback underlines the tool-watch character.
The engraving states “Super-Waterproof” and “Limited Edition — One of 25,” surrounding a Favre Leuba emblem reworked with “787” at its centre. This acknowledges the community behind the project while keeping the maison’s identity front and centre.
Inside, the FL D01 self-winding caliber runs at 28,800 vph (4 Hz) and delivers up to 68 hours of power reserve. It offers hours, minutes, central seconds and date, supporting the brief of a robust daily-wear diver rather than a complication-led piece.
The watch is supplied on a five-link polished stainless steel bracelet and a leather strap by Parisian atelier Jean Rousseau. Red contrast stitching on the leather echoes the dial accents, and the easy-change system allows quick shifts between steel and leather.
Community, rarity and positioning
The Deep Raider Revival x Timepiece 787 shows how a historic Swiss maison can engage with tight-knit regional communities. Timepiece 787, founded by Javier Estremera in Puerto Rico, highlights storytelling, heritage and independent watchmaking across Latin America and the Caribbean, bringing a distinct viewpoint to this Swiss diver.
Favre Leuba uses the collaboration to anchor its renewed presence in the United States and to participate more visibly in the global watch conversation, including its appearance at Watches and Wonders Geneva in 2026. With only 25 pieces engraved accordingly and priced at USD 3,400, the watch speaks to collectors who value narrative, disciplined design and measured scarcity, with a private launch in San Juan underscoring its community-led approach.
Why it matters
This Deep Raider Revival x Timepiece 787 illustrates how a historic Swiss name can re-enter a key market through focused, collector-led editions rather than broad campaigns. For enthusiasts in the GCC who follow independent and heritage watchmaking, it offers a clear example of collaboration that respects archival design while pairing solid technical content with tightly controlled rarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Deep Raider Revival x Timepiece 787 collaboration?
It is a 25-piece collector edition created by Swiss watchmaker Favre Leuba in partnership with Puerto Rico–based Timepiece 787, marking Favre Leuba’s first collector edition and supporting the brand’s relaunch in the United States. The watch draws inspiration from the 1964 Deep Blue, featuring a neo-vintage design with a distinctive blue bullseye dial and red accents.
What are the technical specifications of this limited edition watch?
The watch features a 39 mm 316L stainless steel case with 300 m water resistance, housing the FL D01 self-winding caliber that runs at 28,800 vph with a 68-hour power reserve. It comes supplied on a five-link polished stainless steel bracelet and a Jean Rousseau leather strap with an easy-change system.
How does the dial design reflect the collaboration between Favre Leuba and Timepiece 787?
The blue bullseye dial combines a central disc with a contrasting chapter ring and red details that reference the Puerto Rican flag and 1960s printing tones. The Timepiece 787 signature appears discretely at 9 o’clock within the minute track rather than as bold co-branding, allowing the watch to read primarily as a Favre Leuba Deep Raider.
