Clemence Photic MKII Swiss Edition Debuts Soprod M100
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Clemence has launched the Photic MKII Swiss Edition, a limited edition dive watch. According to Hodinkee, this is the first time the English microbrand has gone Swiss. The new watch is a limited edition. The Hodinkee article was written by Griffin Bartsch and published on October 23, 2026. Hodinkee lists the price at £949. It also gives a price of £950, approximately $1,275. The watch is limited to 25 pieces. Availability began at 1 pm Eastern on October 22, directly through Clemence Watches.
A Swiss Soprod M100 Replaces Miyota
The Photic MKII Swiss Edition uses a Swiss Soprod M100, according to Hodinkee. Clemence had previously used Miyota movements. The Soprod M100 is automatic. It provides hours, minutes, and seconds. Its power reserve is 42 hours. It is not chronometer certified. Hodinkee lists regulation at +/- 4 seconds per day. For a closer look at Swiss labeling, see Swiss Made: What It Actually Means.
38.5mm Case, Atoll Blue Dial, And Luminous Bezel
Hodinkee lists the diameter at 38.5mm. The bezel diameter is 39mm. Lug-to-lug is 46.5mm. Thickness is 10.5mm. The case material is 316L stainless steel. The dial color is Atoll Blue. The dial has applied luminous indices. Arabic numerals appear at 12 and 6. Lume is on the hands, indices, and bezel. Water resistance is 200m. The bezel is fully luminous and has a numbered layout. For broader dive-watch context, see Dive Watch Buying Guide: What Actually Matters. A quick watch-themed diversion is available at Watchdle.
FAQ
What anti-magnetic protection does the Clemence Photic MKII Swiss Edition have?
A soft-iron movement housing provides anti-magnetic resistance rated at 25,000 A/m, according to Hodinkee.
What kind of bracelet and clasp does Hodinkee list?
The watch comes on a steel three-link bracelet. Its clasp includes micro-adjustment.
