Proxima PX1711-1A Automatic Dive Watch – PT5000 Movement

Proxima PX1711-1A Automatic Dive Watch – PT5000 Movement | Sand Textured Dial | Bubble Sapphire | 200M

Most dive watches in the affordable automatic category make the same visual choices: black dial, white indices, black bezel. The Proxima PX1711-1A makes different ones — and they work. The orange sand-textured dial is the defining detail: a granular, matte surface that rejects gloss in favour of tactile visual depth, shifting in apparent warmth and texture as the light changes across it. Paired with a fully lumed ceramic bezel carrying Swiss BGW9 blue lume across all markings, a bubble sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, a PT5000 automatic movement visible through a sapphire exhibition caseback, and a tapered solid steel bracelet with quick-release system and fly-adjustable clasp — this is a 39mm modern diver that brings genuine design thinking to a category where convention usually wins. Available in orange and white sand-textured dial variants.

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The Sand Textured Dial — Depth That Photography Cannot Fully Capture

The PX1711-1A’s dial uses a sand or stone-textured surface finish — a physical treatment where the dial surface is given a granular, matte texture that catches and scatters light rather than reflecting it. The effect is immediately different from a sunburst, a gradient, or a flat matte: the surface appears to have depth and dimension, with individual texture particles catching different amounts of light depending on their angle to the source. In direct light the orange variant glows with warm intensity; in softer light it settles into a quieter, more muted tone. The texture means that the dial logo cannot be applied — the surface character is incompatible with standard printing adhesion — which gives the PX1711-1A a clean, unbranded dial face that collectors who prefer sterile dials will appreciate. The flat brushed handset provides the visual contrast needed against the textured surface: the smooth, machined metal of the hands reads clearly against the granular dial background at all light levels.

Key Features

• PT5000 automatic movement — self-winding, smooth sweeping seconds hand
• Bubble sapphire crystal — raised dome profile with AR coating, vintage dive watch reference
• Fully lumed ceramic bezel — Swiss BGW9 lume across all bezel markers
• Swiss BGW9 Super-LumiNova — hands, all hour markers, and full bezel coverage
• Sand-textured dial — orange or white, matte granular surface, sterile (no logo)
• Flat brushed handset — high contrast against textured dial surface
• Sapphire exhibition caseback — PT5000 movement visible including rotor
• 39mm 316L stainless steel case — 11.8mm thickness, 45mm lug-to-lug
• Tapered solid 316L stainless steel bracelet — 20mm to 16mm taper, quick-release system
• Fly-adjustable push-button clasp — fine-tune fit without removing links
• Screw-down crown with engraved logo — double-sealed water protection
• 200M / 20 BAR water resistance — professional dive specification
• 135g with full bracelet — substantial tool-watch feel
• 2-year warranty included

Specifications

The PT5000 Movement — Swiss ETA 2824 Architecture

The PT5000 is a Chinese-manufactured automatic caliber engineered to the specifications and dimensions of the Swiss ETA 2824-2 — the reference standard automatic movement in professional and collector watchmaking. It runs at 28,800 vph, delivers a smooth sweeping seconds hand, supports hacking and hand-winding, and is visible through the PX1711-1A’s sapphire exhibition caseback. At 28,800 vph the PT5000 produces a more fluid seconds sweep than movements running at 21,600 vph, and its dimensional compatibility with the ETA 2824-2 means it is serviceable by watchmakers globally who work with Swiss movement architecture. For buyers choosing between PT5000 and Miyota-powered watches at similar price points, the PT5000’s higher beat rate and Swiss-architecture specification make it the technically preferable option for collectors who value movement quality.

The Bubble Sapphire Crystal — Profile With Purpose

The bubble sapphire — a domed crystal with a pronounced raised profile — is not a stylistic affectation. Vintage professional dive watches from the 1960s and 1970s used domed crystals because the dome geometry distributes impact stress more effectively than a flat crystal, and because the raised profile provided a visual reference to the depth and importance of the watch as an instrument. On the PX1711-1A, the bubble sapphire creates a slightly elevated viewing surface over the dial that adds visual depth to the textured dial — the dial appears to be further below the crystal than it actually is, enhancing the three-dimensional quality of the sand texture. The anti-reflective coating on the interior surface reduces internal reflections that a dome profile can amplify, maintaining clear dial legibility in all light.

The Fully Lumed Ceramic Bezel — Complete Dive Timing Coverage

Most dive watch bezels lume only the 12 o’clock pip — the single reference point used to set the dive start time. The PX1711-1A’s ceramic bezel applies BGW9 blue Super-LumiNova across all bezel markings — the 5-minute numerals, the minute track markers, and the 12 o’clock pip are all lumed. In total darkness the entire bezel scale is readable, not just the reference point. Combined with the BGW9 lume on hands and all dial indices, the PX1711-1A achieves a level of complete dark-readability that most dive watches at any price point do not reach. The ceramic insert ensures the lume colour and bezel marking accuracy are maintained over years of use — ceramic is not subject to the fading and chipping that affects aluminium inserts.

Bracelet Engineering — Quick-Release and Fly-Adjust

The PX1711-1A’s solid steel bracelet has two features that most watches at this price do not include. The quick-release system allows the bracelet to be removed and replaced without tools — a spring-bar mechanism that can be operated with a fingernail or the included tool. And the fly-adjustable push-button clasp includes micro-adjustment slots that allow half-link incremental fit changes without removing links, useful for daily temperature variation, wetsuit use over the bracelet, or simply finding the exact comfortable position between two link sizes. The tapered design — 20mm at the lugs, narrowing to 16mm at the clasp — follows the case’s proportional taper and prevents the bracelet from feeling thick or blocky at the wrist.

Choosing Your Dial Colour

Orange — the bolder, more personality-driven choice. The warm matte orange texture against the black ceramic bezel and BGW9 lume creates a dial combination that reads as contemporary and deliberate — a departure from conventional black and navy that collector communities have responded to strongly. In low light the BGW9 blue lume on hands and bezel creates a warm-cool contrast against the orange dial that is visually distinctive even in darkness. The orange is the choice for buyers who want their dive watch to be noticed and remembered.

White — the cleaner, more versatile option. White sand texture provides maximum contrast for the hands and indices, making the watch highly legible in all light conditions. The white variant reads more formally than the orange and transitions more easily between dive, active, and business-casual contexts. This is the choice for buyers who want the textured dial character of the PX1711-1A with a more universally wearable appearance.

How the PX1711-1A Fits the JwlrAddicts Dive Watch Range

The PX1711-1A fills a specific position in the JwlrAddicts catalog — the 39mm PT5000-powered diver with fully lumed ceramic bezel, bubble sapphire, and exhibition caseback in textured dial format. For buyers who prefer the PT5000 in a more conventional black dial diver format with NTTD aesthetic, the Phylida PT5000 NTTD Diver is the closest comparison. For NH35-powered 200M alternatives, the Phylida SE-11 Diver and the SteelDive SD1954 Water Ghost at 300M are strong comparisons. For buyers interested in the Proxima chronograph, the Proxima PX1707 vintage cushion case chronograph covers the brand’s non-diver offering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What movement does the PX1711-1A use? The PT5000 — a Chinese-manufactured automatic caliber engineered to Swiss ETA 2824-2 specifications, running at 28,800 vph with hacking and hand-winding. It is visible through the sapphire exhibition caseback.

Why is there no brand logo on the dial? The sand-textured dial surface is incompatible with standard logo printing — the texture prevents adhesion of dial text. This is an inherent characteristic of the textured finish and results in a clean sterile dial that collectors often prefer.

Is the bezel fully lumed? Yes — Swiss BGW9 Super-LumiNova is applied across all bezel markings, not just the 12 o’clock pip. This provides full elapsed dive time readability in complete darkness.

What is a bubble sapphire crystal? A domed sapphire crystal with a pronounced raised profile — elevated significantly above the dial surface, referencing vintage professional dive watch crystal designs from the 1960s–70s. Anti-reflective coating on the interior maintains dial clarity.

How does the quick-release bracelet work? Spring bars on the bracelet lugs can be released without tools, allowing the bracelet to be swapped for any 20mm strap in seconds. The fly-adjustable clasp then provides micro-adjustment without link removal.

Is it suitable for diving? Yes — at 200M / 20 BAR with screw-down crown and caseback it meets the specification requirements for recreational scuba diving. Do not operate the crown underwater.

White Color

Screw-down Case Back,Sapphire Glass,Visible

Close View for Orange Dial Handset,Case Workmanship

316L Solid Stainless Steel Bracelet,quick release ,Fly Adjustable Buckle

Taper design,range from 20mm to 16mm

NEW Proxima Standard Package