Calaveras
$2,9451,557
44 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Bomberg Calaveras is for those who appreciate bold design and cultural significance. With its striking multicolor dial and robust build, it's more than just a timepiece—it's a statement. Excellent value for a Swiss-made automatic with vibrant character.
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Calavera is Spanish for skull, and you would be hard pressed find a more iconic symbol for the Día de los Muertos – the Day of the Dead as the Mexicans celebrate this holiday. And 'celebrate' is the right word: nowhere else in the world are the dead remembered with such joy, happiness and gratitude. This positive spirit and the belief that a bridge between this world exists - what better way to try to capture it than on the face of a timekeeper? (Which raises another question: can a watch truly ever keep time...?) This version of the chronograph comes in black with a colorful Calaveras pattern that illuminates the dial and dazzles at first sight. The counters: small seconds at 6 o'clock, 12-hour counter at 3 o'clock, 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock. Sword-shaped hands for hours and minutes,…
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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
- Everyday water resistance (100m)
- 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 44 mm it wears boldly.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- BF44CHAPBA.04-2.12
- Released
- 2025
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 44 mm
- Thickness
- 12 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- multicolor
- Indices
- index
- Lume
- Yes — luminous
- Strap / bracelet
- stainless steel
- Clasp
- folding clasp
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date Display
- Fit
- Men's
The maker
BOMBERG
BOMBERG embraces an independent spirit, aiming to break conventional norms in watchmaking. The brand focuses on creating unique, high-performance timepieces that resonate with adrenaline, individuality, and a fearless lifestyle.
