It’s no secret that watches are gravitating towards smaller, more elegant proportions, even more so for models drawing inspiration from vintage timepieces. On that note, here’s something the masses would be delighted to hear; this latest Tropic Diver 39 Royal comes in a beautiful 39.5mm form factor, further accentuating the line up’s retro-futuristic artistry in its design. Naturally, the sub-40mm compact sizing translates into an extremely comfortable fit, taking into consideration its meticulously designed lug design, gently curving downwards to hug the wrist with ease. With an effective lug to lug distance of 48.7mm and a case thickness of 13.5mm, the watch evokes a charming sense of nostalgia evocative of classic dive watches from the 70s.