Octopus Kraken OCT-0019 Retro Dive Watch – PT5000/SW200 Automatic

Octopus Kraken OCT-0019 Retro Dive Watch – PT5000/SW200 Automatic | Enamel Dial | Bubble Sapphire | 300M

The vintage dive watch revival is not driven by nostalgia alone — it is driven by the recognition that 1960s dive watch design made decisions about dial legibility, case proportion, and lume application that remain functionally and aesthetically correct today. The Octopus Kraken OCT-0019 engages that tradition directly: a 40mm retro diver with a PT5000 automatic or SW200 Swiss automatic movement, a bubble sapphire crystal with AR coating, an enamel craft dial with warm vintage-toned lume and red accent details on the chapter ring, a 3D relief pattern screwback, a screw-down crown with 3D logo, and a verified 300M water resistance rating — all on a textured Viton rubber strap suited to water and outdoor use. Available in two distinct dial personalities: the No Radiation variant with its iconic radioactivity symbol at 6 o’clock, and the Automatic 300m variant with cleaner baton indices and red accent framing.

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The Two Dial Variants — Different Characters, Same Platform

No Radiation (Radioactivity Symbol at 6 o’clock) — The more collector-referenced and personality-driven variant. The vintage radioactivity symbol at 6 o’clock is a direct reference to the lume warning labels that appeared on certain mid-century professional dive watches during the transition away from radium lume compounds. Round lume-filled indices on a black dial with warm cream/gold toned lume and large Arabic numerals at 15, 30, and 45 on the bezel. The diamond pip at 12 on the dial and on the bezel insert echo 1960s dive watch conventions. This is the dial for buyers who understand the reference and want a watch with genuine vintage character and a talking point built into the design.

Automatic 300m (Baton Indices with Red Accents) — The cleaner, more contemporary variant. Rectangular baton indices replace the round plots, and red accent framing on the indices and the date window at 3 o’clock add a modern motorsport-adjacent detail to the vintage dive base. “AUTOMATIC 300m/1000ft” text at 6 o’clock confirms the depth rating. This is the dial for buyers who want the vintage proportions and Viton strap character with a dial that reads as more refined and less overtly nostalgic.

Key Features

• PT5000 automatic movement — self-winding, smooth sweeping seconds, 28,800 vph
• 300M / 30 BAR water resistance — professional dive specification
• Bubble sapphire crystal — domed profile with AR coating, 11mm total case thickness including glass
• Enamel craft dial — warm vintage-toned surface with period-correct aesthetic
• Swiss Retro Colour Super-Luminova — A-grade white oil hands with luminous compound, all indices
• Screw-down crown — 316L stainless steel with 3D logo
• 3D relief pattern screwback — 316L stainless steel, screw-down
• Textured Viton rubber strap — diamond/checker texture pattern, 20mm width
• 316L stainless steel buckle — etched Octopus logo
• 40mm 316L stainless steel case — 11mm thickness (with glass), 46mm lug-to-lug
• Two dial variants — No Radiation (vintage symbol at 6) and Automatic 300m (baton indices)
• 2-year warranty included

Specifications

The Enamel Craft Dial — Vintage Tone and Depth

The OCT-0019’s dial uses an enamel craft finish — a surface treatment that gives the dial a slightly warm, slightly off-white or cream-adjacent quality rather than the cold flat black of contemporary sport watch dials. Combined with the warm cream/gold toned lume compound — described as Swiss Retro Colour Super-Luminova — the result is a dial that reads as aged and considered rather than freshly manufactured. This is the same patina effect that makes vintage dive watches from the 1960s and 1970s so visually compelling: the lume has shifted from white to cream, and the overall palette is warm rather than clinical. On the OCT-0019 it is applied from new — the watch looks as if it belongs to a period before it was actually made, which is exactly what retro-style collectors are buying when they choose this category.

The PT5000 at 300M — Movement and Architecture

The PT5000 automatic movement running at 28,800 vph delivers the smooth seconds sweep appropriate for a watch of the OCT-0019’s quality level. At 300M / 30 BAR the watch significantly exceeds recreational diving depth requirements — the screw-down crown, screw-down caseback, and case architecture are engineered to maintain sealing integrity under sustained pressure rather than relying on atmospheric gaskets alone. The 11mm total thickness including the bubble sapphire crystal is a notable achievement for a 300M-rated case with a domed crystal — most watches combining genuine depth rating with dome profile crystals run thicker. For buyers comparing PT5000-powered divers at JwlrAddicts, the Proxima PX1711-1A at 200M and the Phylida PT5000 NTTD Diver both use the same movement architecture; the OCT-0019 steps up to 300M with the addition of vintage enamel dial character that neither of those models offers.

The Viton Rubber Strap — Correct Material for Dive Use

The OCT-0019 ships on a Viton rubber strap — not silicone, not standard synthetic rubber, but Viton, a fluoropolymer elastomer developed for high-performance industrial and diving applications. Viton is more resistant to oil, fuel, UV light, saltwater, and heat than silicone or standard rubber, maintains its flexibility in cold water, and does not deteriorate at the contact points that standard rubber straps fail at over time. The diamond/checker texture pattern on the strap surface mirrors the retro dive watch aesthetic of the period that inspired the OCT-0019’s design — textured rubber tropic-style straps were standard equipment on professional dive watches of the 1960s. The etched Octopus logo on the 316L stainless steel buckle carries the brand identity through to the strap hardware without adding visual bulk.

How the OCT-0019 Fits the JwlrAddicts Retro Dive Range

The OCT-0019 is the most vintage-committed retro diver in the JwlrAddicts catalog — the enamel dial, warm retro lume tone, bubble sapphire, and Viton strap combination creates a specifically 1960s dive watch aesthetic that no other model at JwlrAddicts currently replicates. For buyers who want 300M PT5000 diver capability in a more contemporary aesthetic, the Proxima PX1711-1A covers the modern textured dial approach. For vintage-style diver aesthetics with NH35 movements and ceramic bezels, the SteelDive SD1954 Water Ghost and Phylida SE-11 Diver offer strong comparisons at lower price points. For the Seagull Ocean Star diver with heritage movement at 300M, the Seagull Ocean Star 1207 is the closest in heritage depth rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the PT5000 and SW200 movement options? Both are automatic self-winding calibers running at 28,800 vph with hacking and hand-winding, engineered to Swiss ETA 2824-2 specifications. The PT5000 is Chinese-manufactured; the SW200 is Swiss-manufactured by Sellita Watch Co. in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland — a genuine Swiss Made caliber. Performance in daily use is equivalent; the choice is whether Swiss movement origin is a priority for you.

What is the difference between the two dial variants? The No Radiation variant uses round lume plots, warm cream-toned indices, and the vintage radioactivity symbol at 6 o’clock — a collector reference to mid-century lume warning labels. The Automatic 300m variant uses rectangular baton indices with red accent framing and “AUTOMATIC 300m/1000ft” text at 6 o’clock. Both use identical specifications — the difference is purely dial character.

What movement does the OCT-0019 use? The PT5000 automatic — engineered to Swiss ETA 2824-2 specifications, running at 28,800 vph with hacking and hand-winding. Self-winding through wrist motion.

What is Viton rubber? Viton is a fluoropolymer elastomer — a high-performance rubber compound originally developed for aerospace and industrial applications. It is more resistant to saltwater, UV light, oil, and temperature extremes than standard silicone or synthetic rubber straps, making it the correct material choice for a professional dive watch strap.

Is the bubble crystal sapphire? Yes — bubble sapphire with anti-reflective coating. The domed profile is a deliberate vintage reference and provides genuine Mohs 9 scratch resistance throughout.

Is 300M sufficient for scuba diving? Yes — 300M / 30 BAR significantly exceeds recreational scuba diving depth requirements (typically rated to 40M maximum depth). It also meets technical diving standards.

Can I swap the strap? Yes — the 20mm lug width accepts any standard 20mm strap. The Viton tropic-style strap is the period-correct choice; a NATO strap in black or olive would also complement the vintage aesthetic.

Watch Specification:

Brand: Octopus
Movement: PT5000 automatic movement
Case material: 316L stainless steel
Glass: Sapphire Crystal Bubble Glass, AR Coating
Dial: Enamel Craft
Hands: A-grade White Oil Hands With Luminous
Luminous: Swiss Retro Color Super-Luminous
Crown: Screw-down,316L Stainless Steel,3D Logo
Caseback: 3D Relief Pattern,Screw-down, 316L Stainless Steel
Strap: Viton Strap
Buckle: 316L Stainless Steel, Etched LOGO
Waterproof: 300Meters(30Bar)
Weight: About 105g

Watch Dimension:

Case diameter:40mm (without crown)
Case length ( lug to lug): 46mm
Thickness: 11mm (including glass)
Strap Width: 23mm
Strap Width: 20mm
Weight: About 105g

Our Service

Warranty:2 years
Returns policy: Please check the website”Return / Exchange / Warranty Policy”
Style: automatic watch, dive watch, luxury watch
Package: watch, box, warranty card, user manual