The most apparent change right off the bat is the larger 41mm size. With an increased water resistance of 50 meters (from the smaller models’ 30 meters), these new Oursins are paired with rubber straps that echo the same beaded motif as the case. Though the Oursin might be one of the most fashion-oriented silhouettes in the LVMH portfolio today, these new changes suggest the brand sees this watch as a more sporty, everyday piece, which I must admit would take a lot of guts to pull off.
234 polished white gold beads are applied onto a matte sandblasted grade 5 titanium case for contrast, while the new larger crystal also gets the faceted octagonal design from its predecessors. In an interesting Easter Egg of sorts, the Super-LumiNova for the hands and five-minute markers all emit a subtle pink hue, a tribute to Genta’s favorite color.