News | RJ-Romain Jerome

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RJ-Romain Jerome Octopus takes you on a twenty thousand leagues under the sea journey

What was lacking for explorers of the Titanic-DNA collection ? A diver’s watch capable of safely accom-panying them into the depths of time ! Such is the mission assigned by RJ-Romain Jerome to the Octopus, its very first diver’s watch.

The Octopus, named after the ocean giant that became a powerful symbol in Jules Verne’s famous novel Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, is first and foremost a sports watch but also a genuine diver’s model. CEO Manuel Emch wanted this diver’s watch to be different in terms of both its aesthetic expression and its technical execution. The Octopus features two crowns, one at 9 o’clock to set the watch and a second one at 3 o’clock for the elapsed time controller. It is equipped with an exclusive internal unidirectional rotating sapphire bezel system featuring engraved five-minute graduation. The chapter ring’s markers are enhanced with Superluminova "blue emission" to ensure maximum visibility under the water. The hands are also lumi-nescent.

Every detail of the watch echoes the number eight, a hint to the number of legs of the animal and a lucky number in some cultures. There are eight octagon head screws on the 46mm case as well as on the back of the watch which is stamped by a hand-engraved octopus, symbol of the conquest of great depths successfully undertaken by RJ-Romain Jerome. The two screw-locked crowns are adorned with eight rivets and guarantee a water resistance of 888 feet (270 meters) for each model limited to 888 pieces.

Faithful to the Titanic-DNA collection, the notched bezel contains oxidised and stabilised steel from the Titanic – another maritime giant. The dial carries the large X-shaped intersection found on dials in the RJ-Romain Jerome collections, with its carefully satin-brushed traverse struts and paws. For underwater sports devotees, it is, without the colors, the cross of St. Andrew’s flag which indicates the presence of divers practicing. Another detail of this watch full of references, the interior of the black rubber strap features suction cups like the ones found on the arms of an octopus.

The Octopus boasts lines that are virile and expressive, in harmony with the RJ-Romain Jerome design codes. The rugged appearance of the Octopus style makes a striking contrast with the meticulous watchmaking care devoted to each detail. Destined to become a future pillar of the brand’s sports collections, the Octopus comes in three different versions : steel, black PVD-coated steel and black PVD-coated steel with red gold. It is already available at all RJ-Romain Jerome authorized retailers.

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RJ-Romain Jerome

Air, earth, sea : RJ-Romain Jerome offers the raw energy of imagination to those who are capable of nurturing their most secret dreams. Born at the dawn of the 3rd millennium, RJ-Romain Jerome creates the watches of the new horological era. The magic of the moon, the power of lava, and underwater mysteries are the poetic driving forces behind this creative explosion.

Whether through recovering steel from the Titanic or from the Apollo 11 space shuttle, mingling silver with moon dust or sculpting volcano lava, RJ-Romain Jerome asserts its iconoclastic spirit and electrifies tradition by celebrating contemporary legends. Its approach is characterised by a blend of raw character and elaborate refinement, drawing as much on the roar of an erupting volcano as on the writings of H.G. Wells.

A taste for adventure, an all-conquering spirit and visionary avant-gardism merge with the realm of the imagination in the “Titanic-DNA”, “Moon Dust-DNA” and “Eyjafjallajökull-DNA” collections. These three worlds exalt contemporary horizons through a resolutely masculine and contemporary touch. From the ocean depths to the immensity of space, from incandescent lava to age-old minerals, the RJ-Romain Jerome collections are far more than just astonishing watches : they define a new era in watchmaking.

Offering every man a chance to explore a dreamlike new dimension, they also embody the values of their times : a sense of distinctiveness, a need for speed, and a spectacular yet discreetly sophisticated aura of virility.

Air, earth and sea : it is now up to everyone to find his own universe, and to give substance to his dream and to his own vision of Time.

Contact Charlotte Balmelle-Firquet / PR / [email protected]

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Metal Octopus

Reference RJ.T.AU.DI.003.01

Caliber RJ002-A2 Mechanical self-winding movement

Frequency 28,800 v/h

Jewelling 23 jewels

Power reserve 42 hours

Water resistance 888 feet (270 meters)

Functions Central hours, minutes & seconds; elapsed diving time controller

Case Ø46mm Steel. Octagon head screws Time control device featuring five-minute graduations on the internal unidirectional rotating bezel. Two screw-lock & engraved crowns adorned with 8 rivets. One crown at 9 o’clock to set the watch and a second crown at 3 o’clock for the internal rotating bezel Hand-engraved Octopus stamped on the case back

Bezel Notched in stabilised rusted steel from the Titanic

Dial Steel-coloured background, “rough” finishing. Rhodiumed and satin-brushed traverses. Minute circle engraved on the rhodiumed and satin-brushed inner bezel. Black gold satin-brushed inner chapter ring, hour-markers enhanced with “blue emission” Superluminova

Hands Black gold hours, minutes & seconds hands enhanced with “blue emission” Superlu- minova

Strap Black rubber with an interior featuring octopus-type suction cups

Buckle Steel

Limited Edition 888 pieces

Retail price CHF 12,950.-* / EUR 11,500.-* / USD 13,750.-*


*RJ-Romain Jerome reserves the right to change prices without prior notice

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Black Octopus


Calibre RJ002-A2 Mechanical self-winding movement


Jewelling 23 jewels


Water resistance 888 feet

Functions Central hours, minutes & seconds

Case Ø46mm Black PVD-coated steel. Octagon head screws Time control device featuring five-minute graduations on the internal unidirectional rotating bezel. Two screw-lock & engraved crowns adorned with 8 rivets. One crown at 9 o’clock to set the watch and a second crown at 3 o’clock for the internal rotating bezel Hand-engraved Octopus stamped on the case back


Dial Black background, “rough” finishing. Black satin-brushed traverses. Minute circle engraved on the black satin-brushed inner bezel. Black gold satin-brushed inner chapter ring, hour-markers enhanced with “blue emission” Superluminova



Buckle Black PVD-coated steel





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Red Octopus


Calibre RJ002-A2 Mechanical self-winding movement


Jewelling 23 jewels


Water resistance 888 feet

Functions Central hours, minutes & seconds

Case Ø46mm Black PVD-coated steel. Red gold octagon head screws Time control device featuring five-minute graduations on the internal unidirectional rotating bezel. Two screw-lock & engraved crowns adorned with 8 red gold rivets One crown at 9 o’clock to set the watch and a second crown at 3 o’clock for the internal rotating bezel Hand-engraved Octopus stamped on the case back


Dial Black background, “rough” finishing. Black satin-brushed traverses. Minute circle engraved on the black satin-brushed inner bezel. Red gold coloured satin-brushed inner chapter ring, hour-markers enhanced with “blue emission” Superluminova



Buckle Black PVD-coated steel





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