Solar - Aqua Deep Bay Bronze / Helium escape valve - No reserve price - SA0030.0003 - Men - 2025

Solar Aqua Deep Bay Bronze Burgundy – Ref. SA0030.0003

Solar Aqua is a relatively young name in its modern form, but the brand draws on a much older watchmaking heritage dating back to the early 1900s. Its modern watches are developed around the idea of combining Swiss mechanical watchmaking with the spirit of adventure and extreme environments.

The Deep Bay is the most distinctive expression of that philosophy. The model takes its name from Baffin Bay in the Arctic, between Baffin Island and Greenland. Solar Aqua developed the Deep Bay around the extreme conditions associated with this environment, with a certified water resistance of 2,136 metres, corresponding to 213.6 ATM. The number 2136 is also prominently indicated on the dial.

Reference SA0030.0003 is the Burgundy version of the Deep Bay Bronze. The 45 mm brushed bronze case is combined with a dark burgundy dial, black ceramic bezel insert and black high-end silicone strap. The bronze gives the watch a particularly warm appearance and will naturally develop a patina over time, making each watch progressively more individual. The official Solar Aqua information identifies this reference as Deep Bay Bronze Burgundy, although some retailers describe the dial colour as brown.

Inside is the Peseux P224 automatic movement, modified specifically for Solar Aqua. The dial is protected by sapphire crystal with a magnifying lens over the date at 3 o’clock. Super-LumiNova is applied to the hands and indexes for improved readability in low-light conditions. The watch also features a helium escape valve, magnetic resistance, a screw-down bronze crown and a screw-locked stainless steel case back.

Reference: SA0030.0003
Model: Deep Bay Bronze Burgundy
Movement: Peseux P224 automatic, modified for Solar Aqua
Case: 45 mm brushed bronze
Dial: Burgundy
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bronze bezel with ceramic insert
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with magnifier at 3 o’clock
Case back: Stainless steel, screw-locked
Crown: Screw-down bronze crown
Strap: Black high-end silicone
Buckle: Stainless steel with bronze plating
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Helium escape valve: Yes
Magnetic resistance: Yes
Water resistance: 2,136 metres / 7,008 feet / 213.6 ATM certified
The watch is sold with its original Solar Aqua box and original warranty card. In addition, the watch comes with a 1-year Mehr Watches warranty.

The Deep Bay SA0030.0003 is an unusual Swiss automatic dive watch with a 45 mm bronze case, burgundy dial and an exceptional depth rating. It is a model that combines a strong visual identity with serious technical specifications and will particularly appeal to collectors looking for something different from the more familiar Swiss diving-watch brands.