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The Le Forban Marseillaise With What Might Just Be A First – The 'Dive Bund'

Editorial Staff

16 Feb 2026 — 1 min read

The Le Forban Marseillaise dive watch introduces an innovative design with a unique rubber Bund strap, marking a first for diving watches. Designed by Eddy Burgener, the watch features a 40.8mm brushed stainless steel case, ensuring a water resistance of 250 meters. Its blue sunburst dial is complemented by white Super-LumiNova for visibility, while the precise unidirectional bezel adds functionality. The Bund strap elevates the watch's presence on the wrist and is crafted from comfortable FKM rubber, providing a blend of style and utility. Despite its under-1,000-euro price tag, the Marseillaise competes with various micro brands, leveraging its French heritage and the novelty of the Bund strap for differentiation. While the Bund may not serve a functional necessity in all scenarios, it adds an appealing aesthetic element to the timepiece. The watch is powered by the reliable Sellita SW-200 movement, and Le Forban's offering stands out in a saturated market by embracing a nostalgic design that reimagines the classic Bund strap for modern dive watches.

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