Introducing Eska Expands the Amphibian Line with the 250 Destro

Eska was founded in 1918 and belongs to that long tradition of early twentieth-century watchmaking names that disappeared during the Quartz Crisis before finding a second life decades later. Since returning in 2024, Eska has not tried to reinvent itself through novelty alone. Instead, it has leaned into a design language rooted in mid-century tool watches, using vintage diving cues to reconnect with its own past.

That approach is especially clear in the Amphibian line. The collection draws from the original Amphibian 600 of the 1960s, but it does not feel like a sterile reproduction. Rather, it takes the broader spirit of that era’s dive watches and translates it into something approachable, characterful, and easy to live with today. In a market crowded with retro-inspired divers, that balance is not always easy to get right, yet it is exactly where the Amphibian 250 has managed to build its appeal.

This year, Eska expanded the collection with the Amphibian 250 Destro, a version that shifts the crown to the left side of the case at 9 o’clock. Traditionally associated with watches intended for left-handed wearers, this layout also changes the wearing experience for anyone who prefers less crown contact against the wrist.

The case measures 40 mm in diameter and 13.5 mm in thickness. It is made of stainless steel and finished with a mix of brushed and polished surfaces, giving the watch a utilitarian profile with just enough variation to keep it visually lively. The bezel is broad and prominent, fitted with a luminous sapphire insert and framed by a steel outer edge that reinforces the vintage skin-diver character of the design. Around the back, the watch is closed with a solid screw-down caseback. Together with its screw-down crown, this construction gives the watch a water resistance of 250 meters.

The dial is offered in either black or white, and in both versions Eska keeps the same layered sandwich construction that has become central to the model’s identity. Large Arabic numerals appear at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, while the cutout markers reveal the luminous lower layer beneath. The minute hand is rendered in a broad arrow shape, the hour hand is more restrained, and the seconds hand carries a lollipop tip. Small red accents help animate the display, while the overall layout remains focused on immediate legibility and strong contrast.

Inside is the Sellita SW200, an automatic movement running at 28,800 vph (4 Hz), with a power reserve of 38 hours. The watch is delivered with two straps. One is a sand-colored Tropic-style rubber strap, while the other is a black textile strap. The price is listed at EUR 825, approximately AED 3,500.

For more information, visit Eska’s official website.