Favre Leuba Deep Raider Renaissance Blue 00.20308.101.02.200

Introducing the Favre Leuba Deep Raider Renaissance 00.20308.101.02.200, a striking modern dive watch that boldly resurrects the spirit of the 1964 Deep Blue. Encased in 40 mm of stainless steel and powered to 300 m of water resistance, this model blends subtle elegance with technical grit. Its blue gradient dial is crafted in a sandwich construction—perforated top layer over a Super-LumiNova base—allowing the luminous markers to shine through with excellent clarity underwater. A unidirectional ceramic bezel with luminous pip and a discreet date window between 4 and 5 o’clock balance function and form, while polished chamfered edges and tapered lugs lend a refined silhouette.

At its heart beats the in-house FLD02 automatic movement, delivering an impressive 68-hour power reserve at 4 Hz. The exhibition sapphire caseback reveals finely finished components—Côtes de Genève on the main plate, a skeletonized rotor with Soleillage finishing, and heat-blued screws—all testifying to Favre Leuba’s dedication to haute horlogerie. The watch comes on a robust steel bracelet with brushed and polished surfaces, featuring an ergonomic quick-change system for effortless swapping to straps when adventure calls.

Reference: 00.20308.101.02.200

Dated: 2025

Bracelet: Stainless Steel

Case: 40mm x 12.69mm Thickness - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 20mm

Movement: FLD02 - Automatic - 68 Hour Power Reserve

Functions: HMS, Date

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty card

Crystal: Sapphire

Water Resistance: 300M

Bracelet size: 7.5”

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Favre Leuba traces its roots back to 1737 in Le Locle, Switzerland, when Abraham Favre is documented as running his own watchmaking workshop.
Over the next generations, his descendants expanded the firm: in 1792 a formal firm “A. Favre & Fils” was established, and by 1815 Henry-Auguste Favre partnered with Auguste Leuba, coalescing into the name Favre-Leuba.

The brand became known not just for fine complications and precise movements, but for technical innovation: in the 1950s and 60s, Favre Leuba developed proprietary calibers (FL101, FL103/104) and produced landmark tool watches such as the Bivouac—the first mechanical wristwatch combining altimeter and barometer—and the Deep Blue diver’s watch.

However, the quartz revolution of the 1970s–80s strained many traditional mechanical watchmakers, and in 1985 the Favre family was forced to cede control of the company.

Over the years the brand passed through various owners, including stints with LVMH and, later, Titan (of India).
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In recent years, Favre Leuba has attempted revivals and re-launches: in 2011 Titan acquired it, and as of 2024–2025 it is undergoing yet another revival with fresh watch collections, renewed branding (dropping the hyphen), and an eye toward reconnecting with its heritage—particularly its longstanding ties to India.