The Whale Shark - Automatic 42mm
A$5452,381
42 mm200 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Blessington & Co The Whale Shark is a striking choice for those who appreciate unique, ocean-inspired designs in a robust automatic watch. At A$545, it stands out with its eye-catching aesthetics—perfect for casual outings or beach days—and is suitable for anyone looking to make a splash without breaking the bank. If you want a versatile, stylish timepiece with an adventurous spirit, this watch is worth considering.
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THE TUNGSTEN WHALE SHARK Gentle Giant. Mastered in Steel. The Whale Shark is the largest fish in the ocean, and one of its most graceful. Despite its immense size, this gentle giant moves with calm confidence through warm tropical waters, filter feeding effortlessly as it glides beneath the surface. Powerful yet peaceful, it is a rare balance of scale, elegance, and restraint. Nature’s Living Artwork. What truly sets the Whale Shark apart is its iconic skin pattern. A galaxy of white spots and flowing stripes scattered across a deep grey blue canvas, each pattern entirely unique, much like a fingerprint. Found along Australia’s coastline, most famously at Ningaloo Reef , the Whale Shark has become a symbol of oceanic wonder, biodiversity, and balance. Its place in our Wildlife Collection f…
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SolidSensei Score — Solid
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Serious water resistance (200m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42 mm it has present, sporty proportions.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- TD-TWS-AWV3
- Released
- 2026
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 42 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- grey
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- Yes — Super-Luminova
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- pin buckle
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Date
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Blessington & Co
Blessington Watches focuses on storytelling through each collection, capturing the essence of Australian wildlife, landscapes, and culture. They strive to deliver quality timepieces that resonate with the values of identity, diversity, and resilience, appealing to customers around the world.
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