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Le Forban Sécurité Mer

Le Forban Sécurité Mer La Brestoise

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$490In stock
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Case

Diameter
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-lug
45mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
150m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Automatic
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Miyota

Miyota's ultra-affordable automatic caliber and one of the most widely used movements in budget and microbrand watches worldwide. Lacking both hacking and hand-winding, it is mechanically simple but remarkably durable. The non-hacking design and characteristic rotor wobble are telltale signatures. Despite its basic specification, the 8215 is known for reliable long-term performance and easy serviceability.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
rubber
Hands
baton

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Owners widely praise Le Forban Sécurité Mer La Brestoise for its vintage diver aesthetic, comfortable 38.4mm size suitable for smaller wrists, and excellent legibility with strong lume. The watch is appreciated for its French assembly and high-dome sapphire crystal. The Miyota 8215 automatic movement is considered unremarkable by some for the price point, and one owner noted a date window preference for a squared-off design. A silicon strap may be too short for larger wrists, and one owner received a case scratch upon delivery, which was resolved by returning the watch for polishing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Le Forban Sécurité Mer La Brestoise highly for its vintage charm and comfortable wearability at its price.

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