The new Titoni Seascoper 300 Bi-Compax Chronograph

An independent family-owned watch brand that was founded in 1919 by Fritz Schluep in Grenchen, Switzerland, and active in the accessible luxury segment, Titoni has recently made a name for itself with its compelling dive watch collection, the Seascoper. We first reviewed the Seascoper 600, the brand’s top-of-the-range model with strong diving credentials and a manufacture movement to set it apart. With the idea to offer something more accessible and easier to wear, Titoni later released the Seascoper 300 Chronometer, without compromising on the practicality and features. As a new member of the family, it is time for a diving chronograph to join, with the new Titoni Seascoper 300 Bi-Compax Chronograph.

This new diving chronograph is based on the less hardcore Seascoper 300 sub-collection, which, as its name indicates, is “only” water-resistant to 300m, features outsourced movements for more affordability, and comes in slightly more compact cases. But don’t be fooled by the idea of going lower-end, it is still a nicely equipped watch with a long list of practical features.

Design-wise, the Seascoper 300 Bi-Compax retains all the classic elements of its non-chronograph sister. A pleasant surprise, while the time-and-date diver model measures 42mm in diameter, this chronograph is smaller at 41mm. Of course, due to the chronograph movement inside, the case is thicker, at around 15.5mm. Classically styled, the case combines brushed surfaces with polished accents, including nice bevels on the inner surface of the lugs. Be aware, this is a long watch on the wrist, at 52.30mm.

The Seascoper 300 Bi-Compax might add a chronograph function to the equation, but it nevertheless retains all the necessary features you’d expect from a solid dive watch. This means a unidirectional bezel with a gloss black ceramic insert, an engraved 60-minute scale, a screw-down crown with lateral guards for protection, a solid screwed caseback and a sapphire crystal with AR coating. To ensure the 300m water-resistance, the chronograph pushers are screwed too.

Moving to the dial, the Seascoper 300 Bi-Compax retains the familiar traits of the family, with the signature openworked and luminous hands and applied circular markers all around, except at 12 o’clock. Available in enamel-like lacquered black, green or blue, all versions come with snailed, recessed silvered sub-counters for the small seconds and the 30-minute counter. The date window is positioned at 6 o’clock for better visual balance. Additionally, a bicolour version with black dial and PVD-gold accents on the crown, pushers, bezel, hands, markers and bracelet is also available.

Inside the case, the Seascoper 300 Chronograph relies on a well-known, reliable and serviceable movement, the Sellita SW510 BH. Sharing its architecture with the Valjoux 7750, the cam-operated movement is presented here in an automatic, two-register version with 4Hz frequency and 48h power reserve. Interestingly, like the time-and-date model, the movement is chronometer-certified by COSC.

All 4 models of the Seascoper 300 Bi-Compax Chronograph come secured to the wrist by a 3-link, mostly brushed stainless steel bracelet. Again, Titoni doesn’t compromise on features as the clasp is equipped with push buttons, a diving extension and a practical built-in micro-adjustment system, allowing the bracelet to be extended by small increments when pushing the logo on the external face of the clasp.

Released as part of the permanent collection, the Titoni Seascoper 300 Bi-Compax Chronograph will be priced at USD 3,220 (steel models), a rather fair price considering the long list of features that come with this well-rounded diving chronograph. For more details, please visit www.titoni.ch.