- Miyota 9075 automatic movement (independent 12-hour hand)
- 316L marine-grade stainless steel case (black DLC coated)
- Water resistant to 200 meters / 660 feet
- 120-click unidirectional bezel
- Screw-down crown
- Dome Hesalite crystal
- Hesalite bezel insert
- Light orange Superluminova luminous on bezel, inner dial, hour, minute, and seconds hands, C3 on outer dial and GMT hand
- Black rubber strap from Bonetto Cinturini
- Included extras: microsuede travel pouch, Polywatch tube & polishing cloth
HYDRA
ZULU
The do-it-all diver.
A nod to its military-inspired aesthetic, the Hydra Zulu is named after the Armed Forces designation for UTC/GMT. As with its standard edition counterpart, it's a multifunctional beast with tactical style.
Added to its capabilities as a dive watch is its GMT movement and use of two different luminous compounds to separate time zones: light orange Superluminova for local and dive times, and green C3 to track a second time zone. With its striking appearance, multipurpose utility, and 200 meters / 660 feet of water resistance, the Hydra is the watch to take anywhere and everywhere.
Specifications
Dimensions
- 41mm case width
- 12.2mm case thickness + 2.4mm dome crystal
- 46mm case length / lug-to-lug
- 20mm lug width tapers to 16mm at clasp
- Bracelet fits up to 8-inch wrists
Shipping & Policies
We ship out of New York, NY. Please allow 1-3 business days for processing before shipping.
For addresses within the United States:
Orders are shipped free of charge via FedEx 2-Day.
For US territories and US Military Post Office addresses (APO):
Orders are shipped free of charge via USPS Priority (2-10 business days).
For international addresses:
Orders are shipped via FedEx International Priority (2-5 business days). Fees are automatically calculated by FedEx based on delivery zone.
VAT/taxes and import fees are collected at time of purchase, and no additional charges will be collected at time of delivery. Please note: shipping fees, duties, and taxes paid at time of purchase are non-refundable.
For more information, please consult our store policies page.
A NEW CLASSIC
Nothing says '80s Action Hero quite like a black tool watch. Just like the movies they were featured in, they were loud, brash, and badass.
That's exactly how we would describe the Hydra Zulu. So, if you ever find yourself in the jungle, evading a highly-trained killer from outer space, or high in the sky competing for the title of top fighter pilot in the Navy, this just might be the watch for you.
Shown further down on a 6 in. wrist.
OLD-SCHOOL COOL
Just like its forebears, the Hydra Zulu sports a Hesalite crystal. It's stood the test of time on the wrists of explorers, mountaineers, divers, and even astronauts. It has a distinct clarity and charm sapphire just can't replicate.
Afraid of scratches? The Hydra Zulu includes a Polywatch tube and polishing cloth to keep it looking like new.
ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT
The Hydra offers superior low-light visibility, differentiating between time zones via luminous pigments. The bezel, inner dial markers, hour, minute and seconds hands use light orange Superluminova, while the 24-hour track on the outer dial and GMT hand use green C3.
READY FOR ACTION
Inside the Hydra ticks the Miyota 9075. It features a quickset 12-hour hand, allowing for easy transitioning between time zones. With this functionality, local time can be set quickly at the destination as the movement is running, while the GMT hand remains on the time zone it was tracking.
Of course, the 9075 also features Miyota's unique combination of reliability and accuracy.
modeled on 6 in. / 15.25 cm wrist
← DESIGN NOTES →
THE INSPIRATION
The 1980s was a decade of over-the-top action, dueling fighter jets, big guns and bulging biceps. Action heroes were at the height of their bravado, and they had the watches to match.
Arnold Schwarzenegger (left) in Predator, wearing a Seiko H558-5009, and Tom Cruise, with an Orfina Porsche Design Chronograph, in Top Gun.
REFERENCES
The references that inspired the Hydra Zulu are purely cinematic, from Timothy Dalton's Tag Heuer in The Living Daylights, to Tom Cruise's Orfina in Top Gun, to Arnold Schwarzenegger's Seiko in Predator and Commando.
Orfina Porsche Design Chronograph
Photos: Vintage Watch Specialist, Christies, Klein Vintage Watch
A SPECIAL CASE
The first decorated caseback in the collection, the Zulu's features a depiction of the mythical Hydra, inspired by symbols painted on the shields of Ancient Greek Hoplites.
The Hydra Zulu will be back in stock Autumn 2024.
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