Triton
Triton J. La Spirotechnique 143.200
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Description
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01Technical details
02The watch and its history
Developed in the 1960s by Jean-René Parmentier in the world of La Spirotechnique, the Triton reflects the golden age of French diving equipment. Some early watches were reportedly priced above contemporary Rolex Submariners. Calypso and Amphitrite were reportedly considered as names before Triton.
Beyond its distinctive appearance, Triton was conceived to meet the practical requirements of scuba diving. Jean-René Parmentier's early designs included an unusually positioned crown, intended to improve comfort and protect the mechanism during dives; later references did not always retain that architecture.
03About this example
Reference 143.200 stands out for its orange dial, unusual numeral shapes, red-and-black date and its period Perlon strap with keeper. Its 38 mm steel case houses an ETA automatic movement. Present-day water resistance is not guaranteed without testing.
The orange dial is particularly recognisable for its water-drop-shaped numerals, including the unusual form of the zeros. The date disc alternates red and black figures. The period Perlon strap retains its keeper, while the 38 mm stainless-steel case houses the Swiss ETA automatic movement. The watch is presented as exceptionally well preserved and in its original configuration.
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About Triton / La Spirotechnique
The original Triton watches were developed amid the growth of French recreational and professional diving in the 1960s. Jean-René Parmentier's project was associated with La Spirotechnique, a company known for underwater equipment.
