Akrone and the Abyss: Watchmaking Challenged by the Depths
Exploring the great depths places extreme technical demands on measuring instruments. At Akrone , we have always been committed to developing technical and professional watches capable of withstanding the most hostile conditions. Two historic feats perfectly illustrate this commitment: the diving records achieved by our K-02 , which have placed Akrone in the annals of diving watchmaking.
2016: A NATIONAL RECORD AND WORLDWIDE RECOGNITION
In 2016, the Akrone K-02 diving watch accompanied Frédéric Swierczynski , one of the few cave divers in the world, on an extreme dive in the south of France, at La Mescla . There are fewer than ten people in Europe who practice this extraordinary sport, a cross between caving and scuba diving. Frédéric Swierczynski is one of these extreme explorers, venturing into places on Earth that are still untouched.
During this expedition, he pushed the limits of what was possible by reaching a depth of 267 meters . This monumental feat marked the history of French diving, becoming the deepest dive ever recorded in France and the third world record in 2016.
This performance confirmed the ability of our diving watches to withstand extreme pressures while maintaining impeccable precision and reliability.
240 METERS IN CROATIA WITH THE K-02 RED LAKE
Following this success, Frédéric Swierczynski repeated the feat with the K-02 Red Lake during an extreme dive in Croatia , reaching a depth of 240 meters . This second record confirms Akrone's ambition: to design watches capable of accompanying the most seasoned divers in extreme conditions.
A PHILOSOPHY FOCUSED ON INNOVATION AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
These records are not just numbers: they illustrate the importance Akrone places on designing truly technical and professional watches . Our specifications are designed to meet the needs of elite divers and are subject to practical tests, pushed to the extreme.
Contrary to certain marketing trends, we make it a point of honor to prove the effectiveness of our watches in the field, with professional divers and specialized intervention units.
THE C-02 TACTIK: WORTHY HEIR TO THE K-02 (ARTICLE UPDATED IN 2025)
True to this commitment, Akrone continues to invest in R&D to perfect its future collections of diving watches. One of the worthy heirs of the K-02 is undoubtedly the C-02 Tactik . Designed with the same philosophy as its predecessor, it meets rigorous specifications , validated by specialized units such as clearance divers or customs divers . These professionals, confronted with the most hostile environments, need reliable and resistant measuring instruments.
A QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE
At Akrone , we continue our quest for excellence with watches designed not for mere appearance, but for action, ready to face the depths alongside the most demanding divers.
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