The replica Radiomir 52mm delivers the oversized, cushion-cased silhouette that made the original Italian dive watch famous, scaled up for anyone who wants real wrist presence. Wire lugs, a sandwich dial and a domed crystal are all reproduced with modern machining, so the watch sits comfortably despite its size. If you have been after that vintage big-case look without the collector price tag, this is the piece to start with.
Key Features
- 52mm cushion-shaped case with classic wire-loop lugs
- Sandwich dial with luminous numerals and hands
- Manual-wind mechanical movement with small seconds subdial
- Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
- Screw-down caseback and slim, crown-guard-free profile
- Leather strap with pin buckle and quick-release spring bars
- Everyday water resistance for handwashing and light rain
The case is cut from 316L stainless steel with a mixed polished and brushed finish, measuring roughly 52mm across the cushion, about 14mm thick and around 26mm between the lugs. The dial uses a two-layer sandwich construction — a cut-out top plate over a lume-filled base — so the numerals glow cleanly at night. Inside sits a hand-wound movement in the classic 6497 style, with a 40-plus hour power reserve and a smooth winding action that is easy to top up each morning.
Orders are packed discreetly and shipped with tracking within one business day. If the size or finish is not right for you, send it back unworn within 30 days for a refund or exchange, and the movement is covered against defects for a full year.
Is a 52mm Radiomir too big for daily wear?
It is a genuinely large watch, best suited to wrists of about 7.5 inches or more, but the wire lugs curve down sharply so the case hugs the wrist instead of overhanging it.
What makes a sandwich dial different?
Two stacked plates create recessed cut-outs filled with luminous material, which gives the dial depth and keeps the markers glowing evenly after dark.
Do I need to wind it every day?
Yes — it is a manual-wind movement with no rotor, so a few turns of the crown each morning keeps it running accurately.