Diplomat
$3482,843
40.3 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Swan & Edgar Diplomat is a striking blend of heritage and contemporary design, perfect for those who appreciate both style and functionality. Its mecha-quartz movement delivers precision with the tactile satisfaction of mechanical pushers. An excellent choice for a daily wear that stands out without being overly flashy.
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The Diplomat features a mecha-quartz chronograph movement, delivering reliable timekeeping alongside a mechanical chronograph function. It has a dual-textured black dial with recessed subdials and angular Dauphine hands. The watch is housed in a 40.3 mm curved tonneau case, crafted from 316L stainless steel, and is water resistant up to 100 meters.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
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Strengths
- Everyday water resistance (100m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40.3 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a long 49.8 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- SE2042
- Released
- 2026
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 40.3 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 49.8 mm
- Thickness
- 11.2 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Tonneau
- Case material
- 316L stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Dual-Textured
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- hand waxed leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Chronograph, Date, 24-Hour, 60 Seconds, 60 Minutes
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Swan & Edgar
The brand is committed to crafting timeless watches that reflect British heritage and culture. Their designs emphasize understated elegance and meticulous craftsmanship, serving as enduring symbols of style suitable for all stages of life.
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