Favre Leuba Revives the Harpoon for Its 60th Anniversary at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026
The Harpoon Revival Reintroduces Favre Leuba’s Distinctive 1966 Design with Modern Swiss Mechanics
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Favre Leuba Harpoon Revival - Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026
Celebrating 60 Years of the Harpoon Legacy
At Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, Favre Leuba introduces the Harpoon Revival, commemorating six decades since the launch of the original 1966 Harpoon. The release marks the return of one of the brand’s most recognizable vintage designs, carefully reinterpreted to preserve its historical identity while integrating contemporary Swiss mechanical performance. As the fourth pillar of Favre Leuba’s modern Renaissance era, the Harpoon Revival joins the Chief, Sea Sky, and Deep Raider collections.
A Faithful Revival of the 1966 Original
Vintage Proportions Preserved
The Harpoon Revival retains the compact and balanced proportions that defined the original reference from 1966.
Key case specifications include:
36.8mm stainless steel case
Slim 10mm profile
43.5mm lug-to-lug length
Polished steel bezel
5 ATM water resistance
The watch maintains the understated elegance and wearable proportions associated with mid-century Swiss watchmaking.
Historic Caseback Details
Favre Leuba reproduces the original engraved medallion caseback design, featuring:
The signature hourglass emblem
Period-correct typography
Original circular inscription layout
The crown is embossed with the iconic Favre Leuba hourglass monogram, reinforcing the watch’s historical continuity.
Dial Architecture Inspired by the Original Harpoon
Gray Sunray Dial Finish
The Harpoon Revival debuts with a gray sunray-brushed dial that pays tribute to the original 1966 model while introducing a more contemporary interaction with light.
The dial architecture remains remarkably faithful to the vintage design.
Distinctive Horizontal Indexes
Applied rhodium-plated hour markers recreate one of the Harpoon’s most recognisable characteristics:
Horizontal markers at 12, 6, and 9 o’clock
Unique geometric orientation uncommon in traditional dress watches
The signature “Harpoon” typography at six o’clock is also preserved from the original design.
Enhanced Legibility
Modern refinements include:
Metallic-framed date window at 3 o’clock
Rhodium-plated hands
Super-LumiNova-filled handset for low-light visibility
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
The overall layout balances vintage aesthetics with modern usability.
Everyday Wearability
Slim Mechanical Comfort With its compact dimensions and slim profile, the Harpoon Revival is designed as an everyday mechanical watch.
The model is paired with:
Black leather strap
Stainless steel pin buckle
Integrated quick-release strap mechanism
Allowing tool-free strap changes for enhanced versatility.
Modern Swiss Mechanics
FLD04 Automatic Caliber Inside the Harpoon Revival is the FLD04 caliber, based on the reliable La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement.
Movement specifications include:
Self-winding automatic movement
28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz)
68-hour power reserve
The movement introduces contemporary reliability while maintaining the classic external design language of the original Harpoon.
Favre Leuba’s Renaissance Era Continues
Heritage Reimagined for Modern Collectors Following its global relaunch in 2024, Favre Leuba continues expanding its modern catalogue through historically grounded revivals and contemporary reinterpretations.
The Harpoon Revival reflects the brand’s broader philosophy:
Respect for archival design
Contemporary mechanical upgrades
Accessible Swiss watchmaking value
Strong vintage-inspired identity
Availability
The Harpoon Revival by Favre Leuba is available through the official Favre Leuba website.
For further information, visit: https://www.favreleuba.com/
