Diplomat
$348373
40.3 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Swan & Edgar Diplomat is an excellent choice for those seeking a refined yet functional timepiece. Its mecha-quartz movement provides reliable accuracy along with a classic chronograph experience. With its distinctive design and accessible price point, this watch represents strong value for anyone in the market for an everyday chronograph.
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The Swan & Edgar Diplomat features a dual-textured blue dial with recessed subdials and angular Dauphine hands coated in Super-LumiNova. It is powered by a VK63 mecha-quartz movement, which combines the precision of quartz timekeeping with mechanical chronograph functionality. The watch is housed in a 316L stainless steel tonneau case with a water resistance of 100 meters, making it suited for various occasions.
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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
- SE2040
- 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
- blue
- Dial finish
- Sunburst With Circular-Grained Subdials
- Indices
- applied indexes
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- hand waxed leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Chronograph, 24-Hour, 60-Second, 60-Minute, Luminous Hands
- 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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