Favre Leuba Harpoon Revival Gray 00.20401.115.06.101

The Harpoon Revival, presented at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, revives a defining Favre Leuba design: the original Harpoon launched in 1966. As the brand's fourth pillar alongside Chief, Sea Sky, and Deep Raider, the Harpoon Revival captures the elegance of mid-century watchmaking in its purest form. Faithful to the original's 37mm proportions and iconic dial layout, this reinterpretation pairs vintage authenticity with the advanced FLD04 self-winding caliber, delivering 68 hours of power reserve in a timepiece designed for everyday sophistication.

Reference: 00.20401.115.06.101

Bracelet: Black Leather Strap

Case: 37mm x 10mm Thickness - Stainless Steel

Lug Width: 20mm

Movement: FLD04 - Automatic - 68 Hour Power Reserve

Functions: HMS, Date

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

Crystal: Sapphire

Water Resistance: 50M

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.