One instrument. Two new expressions.
Two colours. Two personalities.
Bühlmann Decompression 02 First Edition Black.
Bühlmann Decompression 02 First Edition White.
An unconventional watch with an extraordinary story
We built the Decompression 02 the way it had to be built, with no concessions to established dive watch design conventions. Its character comes from its purpose. Black and White reveal two very different sides of that same philosophy.
Guido Benedini, CEO Bühlmann Watches
Mechanical presence. Unexpected comfort.
The Twin Safety Bezel of the Decompression 02.
The ZH-L16 Decompression table with 17 dive profiles printed on the turning bottom dial is revealed by the dial opening at 6 o'clock.
A continuing commitment to diving science
“My father always believed that science should serve safety. I am proud to witness his groundbreaking work embodied in this exquisite mechanical instrument, and supporting DAN Europe's research, a true continuation of his life's mission.”
Thomas Bühlmann, co-founder Bühlmann Dive Watches
The Twin Safety Bezel of the Decompression 02.
Two exclusive editions. Twenty pieces each.
Technical Features
- Legacy-based design and usability: Inspired by Bühlmann’s original circular decompression calculator with "Golden Zone" logic: 17 most frequent dive profiles and an 18th "fly-no-fly" segment
- Twin Safety Bezel®: Two counterrotating bezels for total dive time (clockwise block) and deco time (counterclockwise block)
- Twin Decompression Dial®: Two dials with a rotating sub-dial featuring the ZH-L16 decompression data, visible through a sapphire opening
- XXL minute hand: Enhanced readability for timing decompression stops, total dive time and bottom time
- Minimalist hour hand: Keeps visual focus on the minutes hand and the dive and decompression timing
- 5° case inclination: Improves dial legibility
- Helium valve: to prevent damaging the watch after prolonged stays in mixed gas pressurised atmospheres
- Flexible strap joint at 12 o'clock: Adapts the watch to all wrist sizes for maximum fit and comfort
- Detachable Strap extension: providing the extra length to wear the watch over your wetsuit
- Concave case back: for extra wear comfort
- 575m water-resistance: a depth that matches Bühlmann's own hyperbaric record and the necessary water-resistance with a sufficient safety margin for diving in the "Golden Zone"
- Special dive box: a unqiue box for that special gift and a practical box to travel with the watch
- Swiss made: a guarantee of horological quality, manufacturing standards and manufacturing sustainability
Prices, edition and sales information
About Bühlmann Dive Watches
Bühlmann is an independent Swiss watch brand founded around the scientific legacy of Professor Albert A. Bühlmann, one of the pioneers of modern decompression science. Created with his son Thomas Bühlmann, the brand develops distinctive mechanical diving watches that bring together scientific heritage, purposeful engineering and Swiss watchmaking. Guided by a philosophy of Swiss functionalism, Bühlmann believes that compelling design emerges from the intelligent engineering of real needs. Visit website.
About Watch Angels
Watch Angels is a Swiss watchmaking platform operated by GFF Suisse SA, based in Mendrisio, Switzerland. Through its innovative crowd-manufacturing model, Watch Angels brings independent watch brands, manufacturing expertise and a global community of watch enthusiasts together to develop and produce distinctive mechanical timepieces. By connecting watchmakers directly with collectors, Watch Angels supports ambitious horological projects, combining Swiss manufacturing know-how with a more direct and collaborative approach to watchmaking. Visit website
