The New Favre Leuba Deep Raider Renaissance
This season, Favre Leuba deepens its legacy of bold, no-compromise dive watches with the launch of the Deep Raider Renaissance, reference 00.20308.101.52.200, a modern reinterpretation of the brand’s vintage spirit, now tempered with 21st-century engineering and aesthetics.
Heritage Reborn
Favre Leuba has roots going back to 1737, and its dive watch lineage is no less storied. The Deep Raider Renaissance honors that tradition by reframing the iconic 1964 Deep Blue design in a contemporary light.
Unlike a strict reissue, the Renaissance reflects a design evolution—where heritage becomes a jumping-off point for today's performance demands.
Design & Build: A Modern Dive Tool
Case: 40 mm stainless steel, 13.24 mm thick, water-resistant to 300 meters—an upgrade over the original.
Bezel: Unidirectional ceramic insert, with a lumed triangle at 12 o’clock for timing your dives in style and safety.
Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire to stand up to serious wear.
Crown: Screw-down, engraved with Favre Leuba’s hourglass motif for both security and signature branding.
Dial Details: Depth & Legibility
One of the most striking elements of the Renaissance is its sandwich-style dial: a two-layer construction where the top layer—with its cut-out indices—sits over a luminous base, allowing Super-LumiNova to glow vibrantly through the perforations.
The model in question (ref. 00.20308.101.52.200) features an anthracite grey gradient dial, darkening toward the edges to create a smoked effect. The hands and markers are generously sized and coated in luminescent material, making legibility excellent even in low light. A dark green faced version is also available here.
A clean, round date window at around 4:40 (between four and five o’clock) keeps the design balanced without distracting from the dial’s symmetry.
Movement & Performance
Powering the Deep Raider Renaissance is the La Joux-Perret FLD02 automatic caliber, with a 68-hour power reserve—plenty of stamina for weekend wears or extended use between winding.
Through the sapphire case back, wearers can admire the finely finished movement: you’ll see Geneva stripes, blued screws, and a skeletonized rotor that’s custom-designed and engraved with the Favre Leuba monogram.
Strap & Versatility
The reference 00.20308.101.52.200 comes fitted on a durable rubber strap, engineered for aquatic performance. But Favre Leuba has also incorporated a quick-change system, so you can swap in a steel bracelet or another strap to match your mood or activity.
Pricing & Availability
According to Favre Leuba, the Renaissance models start at £3100, depending on the dial variant. favreleuba.com Pre-bookings are open, and delivery is expected in the months following release.
Why It Matters
Heritage with purpose: The Deep Raider Renaissance doesn’t just resurrect a classic piece—it reimagines it.
Modern dive readiness: With 300 m water resistance and a rugged, ceramic bezel, it's built to function, not just to look good.
Technical soul: The FLD02 movement and sapphire case back show this is a watch made for enthusiasts who appreciate what’s under the hood.
Style flexibility: Interchangeable straps mean it’s equally at home on a dive or on a casual wrist.
Comparable Picks
If you like the Renaissance, you might also consider:
Favre Leuba Deep Raider Revival — more historically faithful to the 1964 Deep Blue, with a 39 mm case and vintage styling.
Favre Leuba Raider Deep Blue Black Edition — a modern, rugged take with a darker aesthetic.
Bottom Line: The Deep Raider Renaissance (ref. 00.20308.101.52.200) is a standout piece in Favre Leuba’s comeback story—a 40 mm modern diver that wears its heritage boldly but moves forward confidently. For anyone looking for a serious, stylish dive watch with personality and provenance, this could be a compelling pick.
