Favre Leuba x Jean Rousseau Deep Raider Revival Nylon 00.20307.100.84.405

The Favre Leuba × Jean Rousseau Deep Raider Revival Ref. 00.20307.100.84.405 is one of three highly limited editions created for the first collaboration between historic Swiss watchmaker Favre Leuba and French strap atelier Jean Rousseau. Released in 2026, this version is limited to just 33 pieces worldwide and pairs the vintage-inspired Deep Raider Revival with a handcrafted sand-brown technical fabric strap made from recycled SEAQUAL material. The 39mm 316L stainless steel case measures 12.75mm thick and 48mm lug-to-lug, retaining proportions inspired by Favre Leuba’s original 1964 Deep Blue diver. Its grey sunray dial features rhodium-plated applied indexes, Old Radium Super-LumiNova X1, and special sand-colored accents on the seconds hand and Favre Leuba monogram at 10:30 to coordinate with the strap. A box-shaped sapphire crystal, unidirectional dive bezel with sapphire insert, screw-down construction, and 300 meters of water resistance preserve the serious diving capability of the Deep Raider. Hen & Mills
Inside is Favre Leuba’s automatic Calibre FLD01, based on the La Joux-Perret G100. The 24-jewel movement operates at 28,800 vibrations per hour and delivers an impressive approximately 68-hour power reserve while providing hours, minutes, central seconds, and date. Jean Rousseau’s involvement extends beyond simply supplying a strap: each strap is handcrafted and signed “JR for Favre Leuba 1737,” while the watch receives a dual-signed folding clasp and a special engraved caseback featuring a planet symbol representing the recycled technical-fabric material. Each of the three Jean Rousseau variants—leather, technical fabric, and rubber—is individually limited to only 33 pieces, for 99 watches across the entire collaboration. With its tiny production run, distinctive SEAQUAL strap, matching dial details, long-reserve Swiss movement, and genuine 300-meter dive-watch construction, the 00.20307.100.84.405 is a particularly collectible interpretation of Favre Leuba’s revived 1960s diver. thewatchpages.com

Reference: 00.20307.100.84.405

Limited: 33 Pieces

Bracelet: Brown Nylon 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.