The Ocean Fade is available with the original blue ceramic bezel insert, featuring a red zero marker that wraps around the bezel’s coin edge. This detail is a stand-in for Hanhart’s signature red chronograph pusher.
A new black ceramic bezel insert is also available, although it only comes on the Ocean Fade dial, not the original FreeFall Blue.
Two new rubber dive straps, a blue and a black, with folding clasps and dive extensions, have joined the collection. They are signed with the Hanhart script logo.
The Ocean Fade references add a touch of nuance and some variety to the Aquasphere collection, but they don’t fix anything that wasn’t broken. It is still a remarkably capable and beautiful dive watch for a brand’s first go at the genre.
Selling for just over $2,000, it is also an excellent bargain for the amount of watch that you get.