Chief Date Royal Purple

Name: Chief Date Royal Purple
Brand: INDP Watches
Price: 33,000 SEK
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33 000 kr

Chief Date Royal Purple

Chief Date Royal Purple – Favre Leuba Heritage, Elevated Favre Leuba builds on the momentum of its celebrated 2024 revival of a 1970s icon with the Chief Date Royal Purple – bold, bright, and impossible to ignore.

True to its storied heritage, yet open to contemporary energy, this latest iteration makes a confident statement with an electrifying purple dial.

Why blend in, when you can stand out?

The Power of Purple
Steeped in the codes of royalty, mystery, and creative power, purple is more than a color – it’s a presence. Favre Leuba harnesses its chromatic richness not just for its visual impact, but for its symbolic heft. More than a reflection of inner strength, character, and purposeful elegance, Royal Purple becomes a declaration of intention and craft – qualities that have defined the Chief Date’s singular, enduring spirit from the outset, now reasserted and elevated in this striking new expression.

Radiance, Refined
The Chief Date Royal Purple’s dial commands attention, its dial shimmering with intensity from every angle. Favre Leuba’s signature high-relief hourglass motif anchors the design, while a sunburst finish catches the light, adding unexpected depth and dimension. A polished, three-dimensional Favre Leuba monogram adds a sculptural accent to the dial's precise geometry. Rhodium-plated hands glide above, their Super-LumiNova C1 X1 coating, ensuring crystal-clear legibility, day or night. At 3 o’clock, the neatly integrated date window delivers functionality without interrupting the dial’s harmony.

Form and Function in Balance
Beneath the showstopping dial, the Chief Date Royal Purple faithfully retains the clean, contemporary architecture that has always defined the Chief collection. It builds on the iconic 40 mm cushion-shaped stainless-steel case, with a harmonious interplay of polished and satin-brushed surfaces.At just 10.81 mm thick, the case is thoughtfully proportioned for both wrist presence and everyday wearability.

Deeper within, yet fully visible through the sapphire caseback, beats the FLD03 automatic movement, engineered in partnership with La Joux-Perret. Robust and refined, this caliber delivers unwavering precision and reliability along with a 68-hour power reserve.

Every element of the movement is a testament to Favre Leuba’s uncompromising watchmaking standards – from the custom-designed skeletonized rotor, adorned with intricate colimaçonnage (a brushed spiral pattern) and soleillage (sunburst) finishing, to the Geneva stripes across the mainplate and thermally blued screws. Attention to detail is evident at every turn.

Distinctive Versatility
The Chief Date Royal Purple offers versatility without compromise. Its integrated stainless steel bracelet – defined by vertically brushed surfaces and polished center links – creates a cohesive, refined profile that flows seamlessly from the cushion-shaped case. This architectural integration ensures both all-day comfort and a secure, confident fit on the wrist.

For those seeking a contemporary edge, a matching purple FKM rubber strap is also available, fastened with a Favre Leuba pin buckle. This visually striking alternative injects a sport-driven character into the timepiece, giving it a distinctive flair while meeting the demands of modern, dynamic lifestyles.

Each strap choice reflects the Chief Date Royal Purple’s unique ability to transition effortlessly between sophistication and spirited individuality – defining versatility through both design and intent.

Technical information

Case

Case: Size 40 mm
Material: Steel
Case shape: Cushion
Case Thickness: 10.81 mm
Lug Width: 22 mm
Glass Material: Sapphire Crystal
Case Back: See-through Case Back
Water Resistance: 100M

Dial

Dial Colour: Purple
Luminosity: On Hands & Hour Markers

Movement

Caliber: FLD03
Movement: Automatic
Features: Date
Jewels: 24
Power reserve: Approx. 68 hours
Frequency: 28800 vph

Bracelet and straps

Material: Steel
Clasp Type: Folding clasp
Strap: Purple rubber

Reference

00.20102.102.07.200 Bracelet
00.20102.102.07.307 Rubber strap

FAVRE LEUBA HISTORY

A JOURNEY OF 287 YEARS SINCE 1737

1718

EARLY APPRENTICESHIP

Abraham Favre (1702-1790) began his watchmaking apprenticeship with watchmaker Daniel Gagnebin in 1718 when he was only 16 years old.

1737

INDEPENDENT WATCHMAKER

On March 13, 1737, in an official document, Abraham Favre was first mentioned as an independent watchmaker in Le Locle.

1749

MAITRE HORLOGER DU LOCLE

Around 1749, Abraham Favre was appointed Maître horloger du Locle (master watchmaker of Le Locle).

1764

SPECIAL COLLABORATIONS

The year marks the beginning of a close collaboration between Abraham Favre and Jacques-Frederic Horiet, the father of Swiss chronometry. Around the same time, Abraham Favre also worked with Abraham Louis Breguet on different innovative timepieces.

1820

HENRY-AUGUST FAVRE

He travelled around the world – from Germany to Russia, through Cuba to New York, from Brazil to Chile – to establish the finely-made pocket watches of their workshop in remote markets.

1851

POCKET WATCHES

Favre Leuba pocket watches received numerous awards at national and international exhibitions – in London (1851), New York (1853), Paris (1855), Bern (1857), and Porto (1865), among others.

1865

FAVRE LEUBA IN INDIA

Favre Leuba became the first Swiss watch brand to enter India when Fritz Favre travelled to the country in 1865 and launched some of the house's popular timepieces there.

1896

GENEVA

The company headquarters were relocated from Le Locle to Geneva.

1908

HENRY FAVRE LEUBA (1865–1961)

He assumed leadership of the family business in 1908 and continued to grow the brand. He remained president of the board of directors until his death in 1961.

1945

INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

After the Second World War, Favre Leuba was able to count on a stable position in India thanks to their own office in Bombay. Gradually, the family company won back its standing and relevance in other watch markets – first in Switzerland, then Europe, and later in America and Africa. Among others, branches in Hamburg, London, Rangoon, Karachi, Singapore, and New York secured well-functioning distribution as well as first-class customer service.

1946

WATCH SHOWS

After 1946, Favre Leuba regularly exhibited at the Basel Watch Show and, after 1953, at the Salon Montres et Bijoux (trade show for watches and jewellery) in Geneva as well.

1948

FAVRE LEUBA BOVET

Favre Leuba acquired the name and manufacturing facilities of Bovet in 1948. For the next two years, the maison produced many high-precision chronograph watches branded as Favre Leuba Bovet.

1955

IN-HOUSE MOVEMENT

Favre Leuba introduced the manufacture calibre FL101, first used in the Sea Chief, Sea King, and Sea Raider watch models.

1960

WATER DEEP

The very first dive watch, Water Deep, was introduced by the brand. It was the stepping stone for the success it garnered in this category.

1962

BIVOUAC

Favre Leuba developed the legendary Bivouac, the world’s first mechanical wristwatch with an aneroid barometer for altimetry and air pressure measurement. It soon ranked among the indispensable equipment of those who overcame seemingly defined limits. The Bivouac completed one of its first missions on the wrists of the Swiss national parachuting team during the 1962 World Cup in the United States. The Italian mountaineer Walter Bonatti wore a Bivouac in 1964 when he and the Genevan Michel Vaucher successfully ascended the north face of Pointe Whymper (4,196 m) in the Grandes Jorasses for the first time and when he conquered the north face of the Matterhorn on the most direct route. The young Valais native Michel Darbelley undertook his first solo ascent of the Eiger in 1963 with his watch from the workshops of Favre Leuba, which reliably showed him what altitude he had already scaled and whether a change in weather was imminent. The famous French polar explorer Paul-Emile Victor relied on his Bivouac on numerous expeditions to the endless ice.

FL251 CALIBREThe patented FL251 calibre of 1962, with 11.5‴ and a height of only 2.95 mm, revolutionised thanks to the use of two barrels, series production of extra flat movements with centered second hand.

1964

DEEP BLUE

Three years after the presentation of the first diver’s watch from the in-house atelier, the brand launched the Deep Blue, waterproof up to 200 metres.

NEW HEADQUARTERS Favre Leuba reincorporated production of their own ébauches in the newly established company, headquartered in Petit-Lancy near Geneva. The company was consequently named at the end of the 19th century as Manufacture d’Horlogerie Favre-Leuba S.A.

1968

BATHY

In 1968, the brand introduced Bathy – the world’s first mechanical wristwatch that not only displayed dive time, but also current diving depth.

1969

FAVRE LEUBA AND JAEGER-LECOULTRE

Favre Leuba and Jaeger-LeCoultre became sister companies in 1969 when Georges Favre purchased the SAPIC Group, which owned Jaeger-LeCoultre at the time. The association saw the development of some now-popular Jaeger-LeCoultre watches like Reverso and Memovox with Favre Leuba branding.

1970

EVOLVING THE ART

Several models marked the transition into the 1970s, perfectly matching the zeitgeist with their distinctive pillowy design. Inside the Sea Raider, with day and calendar indication, ticked the automatic calibre FL1164 with 36,000 vph, while the Memo Raider delighted the global clientele with an automatic alarm. The Sea Sky and Sea Sky GMT models, introduced at the same time, combined the functionality of a diver’s watch with that of a chronograph and a 24-hour hand.

1985

QUARTZ CRISIS

The introduction of quartz movements plunged the Swiss watch industry into a severe crisis that did not stop at the gates of Favre Leuba’s workshops. The family was subsequently compelled to sell the brand in the 1980s. After that, the company changed ownership multiple times.

2016

RAIDER HARPOON

Favre Leuba launched its ultimate diving watch, the Raider Harpoon, which features a unique way of reading the time. Through its innovative functionality and by simplifying the complexity, Raider Harpoon fits perfectly into a long line of legendary timepieces this watch brand has always designed.

2017

280TH ANNIVERSARY

280th anniversary of the Maison was celebrated at Baselworld with the launch of the Bivouac 9000, the ultimate instrument for all altitudes.

BRAND AMBASSADORSThe brand supports many athletes and expeditions that express our claim of Conquering Frontiers. Pen Hadow, who led a mission to the Arctic, Satyarup Siddhanta, who embarked on a journey to the Mt. Vinson Massif, and Sayuri Kinoshita, who undertook a world-record dive, are some of the ambassadors representing Favre Leuba and their tool watches.

2018

COLLECTING ACCOLADES

Within less than a year of its launch, the Raider Bivouac 9000 wins the Watchstars award in the category New Stars for being the best new watch.

50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATHY Favre Leuba celebrated the 50th anniversary of the 1968 superstar Bathy with the Raider Bathy 120 MemoDepth, which measures and records depth to 120 m.

BIVOUAC 9000 SUMMITS EVERESTA great year for Favre Leuba as its pioneering instrument watch, the Raider Bivouac 9000, reaches the summit of Mount Everest. The Bivouac 9000 is the only mechanical altimeter watch in the world to have successfully reached an altitude of 8,848m.

2024
FAVRE LEUBA REVIVAL
Favre Leuba relaunched at Geneva Watch Days 2024 with three cornerstone collections. These collections include the Chief, which features two modern icons: the Date and Chronograph. The brand also introduced the 60th-anniversary Deep Blue Revival and Renaissance models, honoring its diving heritage. In addition, the brand unveiled the Sea Sky, a tribute to their original 70s design.