Centauro Chronograph Silver Blue

Between Milan and Turin, GAW is named after the Arditi, the first assault units of the Italian Army formed in 1917 during World War I. The brand was established as a handcrafted workshop in Alessandria, a region renowned for its historical craftsmanship, particularly in goldsmithing and fine jewelry. Watchmaking has long been part of this tradition, and GAW has developed a diverse range of watches combining hardwearing materials, a bold innovative appearance, and excellent construction mechanics. Like the Swiss industry, GAW partners with experts in precision engineering, design, and micro-mechanics, sharing a passion for creating professional timepieces with superior technical and quality standards. Gruppo Ardito Centauro Chronograph Silver Blue Proudly made in Italy, GAW watches use Swiss mechanical movements, designed to meet the highest standards of craftsmanship. Some components are made in their own workshop, overseen by expert craftsmen. The brand has developed a range of elite professional watches, heavily influenced by military and diver specifications, built to withstand heavy-duty use and maintain their value over time. Today, GAW is excited to introduce their 2000m water-resistant timepiece series, starting with the Centauro Chronograph Black, a new chapter in their journey of precision and durability. The Centauro is the new chronograph from Gruppo Ardito, a prestigious collection known for its rugged durability, military-inspired design, and professional-grade features. Named after the mythical centaur from Greek mythology, a creature known for its dual nature—part human and part horse—symbolizing both strength and agility, the Gruppo Ardito Centauro series embodies these same qualities. While celebrated for its tough construction, many models in the Centauro range also feature chronograph functions, adding versatility to their already robust design. These chronographs are specifically built to meet the demands of professionals who require both precision and toughness, making them ideal for military, diving, and outdoor adventures, where reliability and functionality are essential. Even the dial is handmade and customised to Gnomon's specifications Starting with the case, the 42mm matte wide body is fixed by 10 Allen screws (five on the solid case back and five on the bezel). And with a height of 16.8mm and lug-to-lug distance of only 48mm, this 2000m water-resistance sports watch could be worn on most wrists, befitting today's unisex-sized trend. The impressive water resistance of the domed sapphire crystal at the top is guaranteed by one sub-glass O-Ring and an L-shaped ring that works on the perimeter, while the bezel has the task of packing the glass against the case. And since the watch is individually taken care of by the brand, each one of them is pressure tested to 2000m. How many indie brands could actually testify that? Speaking of bezel, GAW and us have gave our customers more customised characteristic by allowing wearers to have the ability to swap a submarine's porthole bezel made out of CuSn12 bronze, or other materials in different colourways. Swapping the bezels allow the wearer to not only indulge a two-tone makeover, but also get to enjoy the patina or refreshing outlook on its bezel which is uniquely created by the journey of its wearer. The handmade screwdown crown feels solid and easy to grip The "GAW" screw-down crown continues using its customised grade 5 titanium material and is placed at 3 o'clock. Flanking the crown are the chronograph push buttons, which are also screw-down with a red unscrewed button indicator, signaling when the buttons are not sealed and may allow water entry. Additionally, the watch is equipped with a helium escape valve, designed to release built-up helium during deep dives, ensuring the watch's integrity under extreme pressure. Before I go any further, when GAW mentioned their watches at this almost ridiculous depth that thrashes most conventional modern