Presenting the Harpoon Revival, Celebrating 60 Years of Timeless Design
The Harpoon Revival, presented at Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026, revives a defining Favre Leuba design: the original Harpoon launched in 1966. As the brand's fourth pillar alongside Chief, Sea Sky, and Deep Raider, the Harpoon Revival captures the elegance of mid-century watchmaking in its purest form. Faithful to the original's 36.8mm proportions and iconic dial layout, this reinterpretation pairs vintage authenticity with the advanced FLD04 self-winding caliber, delivering 68 hours of power reserve in a timepiece designed for everyday sophistication.
Heritage
A Recreation Of The 1966 Harpoon
The Harpoon Revival draws directly from the original 1966 model, preserving its distinctive proportions and unique dial architecture that defined its identity. Rather than reinterpreting the design language, it faithfully carries forward its most recognisable elements in a refined, contemporary form. The Harpoon Revival highlights Favre Leuba’s rich watchmaking heritage, where historical character is preserved, not reimagined.
Case
Retro Inspired
With a 36.8mm polished steel case and a slender 10mm profile, this watch revives the graceful spirit of the 1966 Harpoon, an icon of its era. A 43.5mm lug-to-lug span ensures comfortable wearability across various wrist sizes, while the all-polished finish—extending to the fixed steel bezel—creates dress-watch elegance. Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating protects the dial, while the case is water-resistant to 5 ATM. Every surface reflects meticulous attention to the original blueprint.
Dial
Heritage that Defies Conventions
A radiant sunray-brushed finish brings the dial to life, catching the light in a shimmering gray finish that shifts with every movement. What truly sets this piece apart are the applied rhodium-plated markers, resting horizontally at 12, 6, and 9 o'clock instead of following the usual rules. This geometric personality is a direct inheritance from 1966, giving the Harpoon its unmistakable soul.
At 6 o'clock, the "Harpoon" signature appears in a stylized script that is an exact replica of the 1966 original, while a metallic-framed date window at 3 o'clock adds a touch of sharp, functional balance. It is a dial designed for those who appreciate the finer details.
Strap
Designed to Switch Seamlessly
A black leather strap anchors the Harpoon Revival in classic territory, secured by a signed stainless steel pin buckle. The 20mm lug width maintains visual balance with the 36.8mm case, while an integrated quick-release system lets you swap straps tool-free.
Caseback
An Homage Carved in Steel
Turn the watch over and discover precision chemical engraving that mirrors the 1966 original down to its circular inscription layout and period typography. At the center sits the hourglass emblem—Favre Leuba's enduring symbol—rendered with the same care as sixty years ago. This sealed steel caseback is a nod to the idea of revival, being a classic feature.
Movement
Superior Driving Force
Beneath the vintage-inspired exterior beats a modern heart, with sophisticated micro-mechanics, the FLD04 caliber, a self-winding movement built on La Joux-Perret's respected G100 platform. Running at 28,800 vibrations per hour, and featuring 26 jewels, it offers 68 hours of autonomy when fully wound, meaning a weekend off the wrist poses no problem at all. This self-winding workhorse handles hours, minutes, sweep seconds, and date with effortless precision, proving that historical design and contemporary mechanics can coexist beautifully.
