Jacques Bianchi JB300 Poulpro diving watch: a limited edition
In the world of contemporary dive watches, few manage to combine a practical spirit, maritime heritage, and meticulous craftsmanship. Jacques Bianchi Marseille has brilliantly met this challenge with its latest creation: the JB300 Poulpro. More than just a watch, this model represents a horological manifesto—a piece designed for serious diving while bearing the aesthetic and technical signature of a French brand committed to practical use and the spirit of the sea. Produced in a limited edition of only 300 numbered pieces, the watch is not only a precision instrument but also a collector's item, priced at €1,295 including VAT in France.
A successor to professional dive watches
The JB300 Poulpro follows in the footsteps of military and professional dive watches from the 1990s, a time when every design element met a precise requirement for legibility, robustness, and functionality. With this model, Jacques Bianchi takes these fundamentals and translates them into a modern, technically advanced, and visually striking timepiece. The watch features a Grade 5 titanium case, a highly resistant, lightweight material suited to extreme conditions. The titanium is treated with successive micro-bead blasting to achieve a matte stonewashed finish, which absorbs more light and allows the watch to maintain a vibrant appearance and resist micro-shocks—an aesthetic that reinforces its character as a tool rather than a decorative object.
A strong visual identity, designed for underwater use
At 41.5 mm in diameter, approximately 13 mm thick, and with a 20 mm lug width, the JB300 Poulpro boasts balanced dimensions that combine a strong presence on the wrist with everyday comfort. Its size remains consistent with the standards of technical dive watches without being bulky, yet it is sufficiently substantial to guarantee legibility and ergonomics. The dial, dubbed the “Maxi Dial,” is grained black with a discreet 24-hour scale in gray and applied hour markers filled with green-emitting Super-LumiNova®. This generous luminescence, combined with the luminescent bead on the unidirectional bezel, ensures optimal legibility even in the most demanding diving conditions. A distinctive detail: the octopus motif at 6 o'clock, the visual signature of the Poulpro range, places the watch firmly within a world that is both functional and distinctive. Where some dive watches opt for austere dials, Jacques Bianchi manages to instill a recognizable marine personality without compromising readability or functionality.
Discover the diving watch Jacques Bianchi JB300 Poulpro
Key features of the Jacques Bianchi JB300 Poulpro dive watch:
- Grade 5 titanium case: robust, lightweight, and durable
- Water resistance to 300 m (30 bar): a true dive watch
- Black “Maxi Dial” dial: gray 24-hour markers
- Super-LumiNova®: green luminous glow
- Swiss-made Soprod P024 automatic movement: proven reliability, hours/minutes/seconds
- Limited numbered edition: 300 pieces
Swiss mechanics at the heart of the tool
What makes a watch a serious instrument, beyond its design, is what beats inside. The JB300 Poulpro is equipped with a Swiss Soprod P024 automatic movement, a caliber renowned for its reliability and ease of maintenance. Offering a comfortable power reserve and stable accuracy, this movement perfectly aligns with the model's "utility tool" positioning. The presence of a protected screw-down crown, a durable sapphire crystal, and certified water resistance to 300 m (30 bar) confirms the intention to make this watch much more than an aesthetic accessory: it is a true instrument for scuba diving.
A limited and numbered edition: the object with meaning
The limited production of 300 pieces adds another dimension to the JB300 Poulpro: that of a collector's item. Each piece is individually numbered, making it a watch worn with a sense of uniqueness and rarity. This editorial choice reflects a strategy that rejects standardization and values the personal attachment to a timepiece designed to last. Available for pre-order with deliveries expected from February 2026, the watch is offered at around €1,079 excluding VAT (approximately €1,295 including VAT in France), a compelling proposition considering the materials, Swiss mechanics, and limited edition that make it both a technically advanced and desirable timepiece.
En bref : la montre plongée Jacques Bianchi JB300 Poulpro
La JB300 Poulpro ne s’adresse pas aux amateurs de montres fragiles ou purement esthétiques. Elle s’adresse à ceux qui souhaitent une pièce fonctionnelle, robuste et singulière, capable d’accompagner des explorations sous-marines tout en incarnant une identité visuelle forte. Elle illustre parfaitement ce que peut produire une maison horlogère indépendante qui sait allier savoir-faire technique, sens du détail et vision esthétique cohérente. En définitive, cette édition limitée place la JB300 Poulpro dans une catégorie à part : celle des montres de plongée modernes qui ne sacrifient rien à leur vocation première — celle d’être un outil fiable et pertinent, conçu pour être utilisé, porté, compris… et collectionné.
Editor: Éric Barse
Journalist, entrepreneur, and founder of the websites www.cafe-racer-only.com and www.scooter-3-roues.com, Eric Barse divides his time between his passions: motorcycles, travel, and watches. A graduate of the Saint-Cyr military academy and the 2nd RPIMA (Parachute Regiment) before pursuing a career in communications and digital media, he has a true passion for authentic watches that have accompanied his two-wheeled adventures for many years, from the Indian Ocean to Africa and Latin America!
