Favre Leuba x Jean Rousseau Deep Raider Revival 00.20307.100.85.308

The Deep Raider Revival was reborn in 2024, marking the 60th anniversary of the original Deep Blue from 1964. It now returns in three new limited editions, created in collaboration with Maison Jean Rousseau. Founded in Paris in 1954, Jean Rousseau has become a partner of choice for many leading names in watchmaking. Limited to just 99 pieces, the collection introduces black calf leather, sand-coloured technical fabric and taupe rubber, with each edition distinguished by color-matched dial details and an exclusive caseback symbol.

Reference: 00.20307.100.85.308

Limited: 33 Pieces

Bracelet: Beige Rubber Jean Rousseau Strap - Stainless Steel Deployant

Case: 39mm x 12.75mm Thickness - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 19mm

Movement: FLD01 - Automatic - 68 Hour Power Reserve

Functions: HMS, Date

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

Crystal: Sapphire

Water Resistance: 300M

Bracelet size: 7.85”

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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.