The Silent Language That Connects Worlds
Sea turtles have navigated Earth's oceans for over 100 million years, making them living witnesses to our planet's evolutionary journey. The DOXA Aquamarine Reef Turtle draws inspiration from these ancient mariners and the golden age of ocean exploration in the 1960s and '70s, when diving watches transitioned from specialized military equipment to tools for civilian adventurers. The hand-painted artwork celebrates that special moment when a diver encounters a sea turtle in its natural habitat – a fleeting connection between two worlds. The diver's hand signal represents the silent language developed for underwater communication, a crucial skill during the pioneering days of recreational diving when Jacques Cousteau and his team (who famously wore DOXA watches) brought the wonders of the ocean into living rooms worldwide through their groundbreaking documentaries. Each artist invests hours in creating these miniature underwater scenes, applying their craft to a canvas measuring just 30mm in diameter. The result is a remarkable fusion of artistic expression and technical precision that tells a story with every glance at your wrist.