Jacques Bianchi French Military Issue Diver
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
November 1994
This Jacques Bianchi French Military Issue is a mechanical automatic diving watch produced for the French Armed Forces. Delivered in November 1994, the watch features a rugged stainless steel case with an integrated crown guard and a unidirectional rotating black diving bezel.
The black dial contains geometric luminous hour markers, a date aperture at the 3 o'clock position, and a red 24-hour scale. The dial is marked with the logo of the French Army (Armée de Terre) and signed "J. BIANCHI MARSEILLE 300 METRES AUTOMATIQUE". The watch is rated for water resistance to 300 meters. It is currently fitted with a perforated brown leather strap with white stitching.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diving watch
- Maker
- Jacques Bianchi
- Model
- French Military Issue
- Origin
- France
- Movement
- Mechanical automatic
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- France
- Date of delivery
- November 1994
- Water resistance
- 300 meters
- Maker / attribution
- Jacques Bianchi
Design
- Visible features
- • Red 24-hour scale printed on the inner dial • Armée de Terre logo centered below the 12 o'clock marker • Large crown guard integrated into the right side of the case • Perforated dark brown leather strap with contrasting stitching
- Condition and Attribution
- The provided information is based on documentation associated with the object and has not been independently verified or appraised for authenticity by the catalogue service. The details regarding service history, mechanical precision, or current surface condition of the case and crystal are not disclosed in the source material. The attribution of the watch as an official French military issue remains based on the seller-provided information. Potential owners should note that while the watch is described as a military order, specific technical internal specifications such as the movement caliber are not provided.
- History and Specification
- Jacques Bianchi produced diving watches for the French military during the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on the requirements of tactical and underwater missions. This specific example was reportedly delivered in November 1994. The watch is powered by a mechanical automatic movement, though the specific caliber type remains unrecorded in the provided documentation. The watch is presented on a brown perforated leather strap with white stitching, differing from the original equipment intended for field or maritime use.
- Case and Dial Construction
- It includes a dedicated crown guard on the right flank to protect the winding crown during use. The watch is equipped with a black unidirectional rotating bezel, designed for timing diving intervals. The dial is finished in black and incorporates luminous geometric indices for legibility in low-light environments. It features a red 24-hour scale, a date display window at the 3 o'clock position, and the insignia of the French Army (Armée de Terre). The dial is signed with the Jacques Bianchi Marseille branding and indicates the 300-meter water resistance capability.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The exact caliber of the automatic movement is not specified
- Research required: The material of the watch crystal is not identified