Discover the Art of Miniaturisation with Venustas Per Constantiam's Thinnest Dive Watch Yet: The Type 39VM

Renowned microbrand Venustas Per Constantiam, or VPC for short, introduces the world to its second installment, a soiree of elegance in the form of the Type 39VM. This sophisticated design is hailed as the world’s thinnest 200-meter dive watch that flaunts a 9.4mm case height, including the flat sapphire crystal. Not just thin, the Type 39VM offers a larger wearing experience than its predecessor with its hard-coated stainless steel case measuring 39mm in diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug.

The Type 39VM’s key selling point is its commitment to diving specifications. The timepiece comes with a 120-click unidirectional bezel and matte black ceramic insert and markings, etched and filled with blue-emitting ceramic lume in original typography. Aesthetics are in no way compromised for functionality, as demonstrated with two matte dial options—Graphite and Frost—which offer subtly beautiful textured tones. Even the movement is impressive: a top-grade, chronometer-certified automatic Sellita SW300-1B caliber with a power reserve of 56 hours.

Sophistication comes at a cost, though, as the intricate detail and the effort that went into compressing the Type 39VM’s design into a 9.4mm case requires improved tolerances that may be invisible but certainly add cost. The watch is priced at €2,998 on the steel bracelet or €2,768 on the rubber strap. Notably, these prices do not include VAT, indicating a higher true price point than initially presented.

In an ambitious move mirroring its past strategies, VPC is offering the Type 39VM as a pre-sale, requiring immediate payment with expected deliveries in 7-9 months. The company has stated plans of producing between 300 and 500 pieces, depending on the presale’s success.