The German region of Glashütte can truly compete with Switzerland when it comes to watchmaking mastery. This applies not only to high-end watches but also to those at the entry-level price point. Although the offerings from Germany's southern neighbors are much larger, brands like Tutima demonstrate that watchmaking in Glashütte should not be taken for granted. There is genuine heritage there, and this equally applies to Tutima. Introducing the Tutima M2 Seven Seas S, a highly capable dive watch from the brand, crafted from stainless steel in new colors.
The M2 model is available in timezone and date watches (M2 Coastline), dive watches (Seven Seas), and chronographs (M2 Chronograph and M2 Pioneer). The M2 Seven Seas model is a specialized diving watch in the collection, existing alongside the M2 Pioneer Chronograph diving watch, which we recently field-tested. The M2 Seven Seas usually has a titanium case and a movement with a day and date feature, but this version marked with an S represents a sportier variant of this concept.
The stainless steel case is equipped with a unidirectional bezel made of the same material with alternating matte and polished surfaces. A diameter of 44 mm and a height of 13 mm make the M2 Seven Seas S a fairly large watch. Thanks to the case's ergonomic design, the watch is likely to wear smaller than it appears at first glance. The bezel features a circular knurling with a black diver's scale. The case back is solid, with an embossed image of a sailing ship.
For the dial, Tutima introduces two new colors, both with a gradient effect. One is a striking bright yellow tone that darkens to green and eventually black towards the edge. The other option is a green dial, very much in line with the biggest trend in watchmaking at the moment. It also darkens towards the edge, giving the dial a sense of depth.
The large polished steel hour markers are adorned with luminescent material. The centrally mounted sword-shaped hour and minute hands are well-sized, enhancing the watch's legibility, which is, of course, crucial for divers. The lollipop-shaped second hand is coated in red lacquer. Instead of the aforementioned day and date indicator in the M2 Seven Seas model, the M2 Seven Seas S (note the important S!) features only a date window located at the bottom of the dial.
Tutima has equipped the M2 Seven Seas S with the Tutima 330 caliber, which is essentially an ETA 2824. This reliable movement is practically bulletproof and easy to service. It operates at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and has a 38-hour power reserve. The Tutima M2 Seven Seas S comes with one of two straps. The first is a rubber strap and impregnated green leather with yellow stitching, and the second is a stainless steel bracelet with H-shaped links. Prices for the new M2 Seven Seas S are set at 1,650 euros with a leather strap and 1,830 euros with a steel bracelet.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – TUTIMA M2 SEVEN SEAS S
Case: diameter 44 mm x height 13 mm – ergonomic stainless steel case – unidirectional rotating stainless steel bezel – solid case back with embossed sailing ship – 3 mm thick sapphire crystal – water resistance 500 m
Dial: yellow or green gradient dial – steel sword-shaped hands with luminescent material – lollipop-shaped second hand with red lacquer – large applied steel hour markers with luminescent material – date window at 6 o'clock
Movement: Tutima 330 caliber (base ETA 2824) – automatic winding – 25 jewels – 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) – power reserve 38 hours – hours, minutes, seconds, date
Strap: rubber and impregnated green leather strap with yellow stitching and deployant clasp – stainless steel bracelet with H-shaped link and deployant clasp
Reference: Yellow dial: 6155-09
Green dial: 6155-05
Price: 1,650 euros on leather – 1,830 euros on steel bracelet