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The Laventure Marine II Steel/Gold has a dial made with a brushed solid 18K gold upper plate—not merely gold-colored paint or plating. That plate sits above a luminous lower plate, making the watch’s defining feature a genuine sandwich construction. Laventure lists the 2021 limited edition as sold out.
What makes the Marine II’s dial solid gold?
Laventure specifies the upper dial plate as brushed 18K Au750 3N gold. In a sandwich dial, the upper plate sits above a lower plate; here, the lower layer carries Swiss Super-LumiNova for legibility. The gold surface is therefore a structural dial component, not just a finish applied to another material.
The maker says the plate carries laser-engraved official hallmarks: “Au750,” a Saint Bernard symbol associated with Swiss provenance, and Laventure’s maker’s mark. In his June 21, 2021 launch review, Rob Nudds of Fratello described the top layer as vertically grained, with two-color pad-printed markings; he identified the octopus as Laventure’s mark.
What is the Laventure Marine II?
The Steel/Gold is an automatic stainless-steel diver-style watch from Laventure’s Marine II collection. Its case is 316L stainless steel with polished and brushed surfaces, paired with an integrated 316L bracelet in polished and satin finishes. The maker states water resistance of 200 m / 660 ft.
#1 Best Overall
- Green dial, Gold tone stainless steel band
- 43mm stainless steel case;Screw down crown;Flame Fusion crystal
- 100 meter water resistant
Case, movement, and crystal specifications
| Specification | Laventure’s listing |
|---|---|
| Case diameter | 40.50 mm, measured from 10 to 4 o’clock |
| Lug-to-lug | 48.80 mm |
| Thickness | 10.20 mm, excluding the crystal |
| Case and bracelet | 316L stainless steel; case polished and brushed, bracelet polished and satin |
| Movement | Automatic Swiss mechanical movement based on a modified SW200-1; date and phantom crown position removed |
| Frequency and reserve | 28,800 A/h (4 Hz); 41 hours |
| Listed rate | Average rate of 4 ±4 seconds per day |
| Water resistance | 200 m / 660 ft, as stated by the maker |
| Crystal | Plexiglas Superdome |
These specifications and construction details are from Laventure’s Marine II Steel/Gold product page. The stated rate is the maker’s listed figure, not a guarantee of how every individual watch will perform.
Why use a Plexiglas crystal?
Laventure says the Plexiglas Superdome is lighter and reflects less than alternatives, and that scratches can be repolished. Those are the manufacturer’s claims, not results from an independent comparison. A suitable acrylic-crystal polish may address surface scratches; follow the product’s directions and confirm compatibility rather than assuming every polish is appropriate.
Rank #2
- Gold tone stainless steel case 43mm diameter x 11.4mm thick; Champagne dial; Luminous hands and hour markers
- Japanese quartz movement, VD558 Caliber; Assembled in Japan; SR920SW battery included
- Gold tone stainless steel band, 215mm L x 22mm W; Band is adjustable by adding/removing links; Fold over safety clasp
- Flame Fusion crystal; Push/pull crown; Uni-directional stainless steel bezel; Functional Subdials: 60min, 60sec, 1/10th sec; 200 meter water resistant: Suitable for professional marine activity and surface water sports. Suitable for diving.
How limited was the 2021 release, and can you still buy one?
Laventure says the Marine II collection was limited to 99 pieces and currently marks the Steel/Gold sold out. Its product page also says sold-out Laventure watches will not be reproduced. That establishes the maker’s stated production limit and current listing status, not the number of examples available through resellers.
Fratello reported a launch retail price of CHF 3,850 before taxes in its June 21, 2021 article. This is a dated launch report, not a current asking price or resale valuation, and it does not establish the original price in every market. Secondary-market listings can change quickly; a single dealer listing cannot establish typical value or current supply.
Rank #3
- Gold tone stainless steel case 40mm diameter x 14mm thick; Exhibition case back; Gold dial; Luminous hands and hour markers
- NH35A Japanese Automatic movement, 24 jewel; Assembled in Malaysia; Watch weight: 150 grams
- Gold tone stainless steel band, 205mm L x 20mm W; Band is adjustable by adding/removing links; Fold over safety clasp
- Mineral crystal; Screw-down crown; Unidirectional stainless steel bezel; 200 meter water resistant: Suitable for professional marine activity and surface water sports. Suitable for diving.
What changed from the first Marine?
Fratello’s launch review described the Marine II as an update to the first Marine, citing changes to the movement, dial, crystal, hands, bracelet, and case back. Reviewer Rob Nudds offered his personal assessment: “I believe the Marine II to be a much more accomplished watch than the original…” That is one reviewer’s opinion, not a measured side-by-side test.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- Champagne dial, Gold tone stainless steel band
- 42mm gold tone stainless steel case
- Screw-down crown
- Mineral crystal
- 200 meter water resistant
Rank #4
- Gold tone stainless steel case 40mm diameter x 14mm thick; Exhibition case back; Black dial; Luminous hands and hour markers
- NH35A Japanese Automatic movement, 24 jewel; Assembled in Malaysia; Watch weight: 152 grams
- Gold tone stainless steel band, 205mm L x 20mm W; Band is adjustable by adding/removing links; Fold over safety clasp
- Mineral crystal; Screw-down crown; Unidirectional stainless steel coin edge bezel with black top bezel ring; 200 meter water resistant: Suitable for professional marine activity and surface water sports. Suitable for diving.
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