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DYNAMICNORD – New German diving brand enters the British market
Designed and engineered in Germany, made in Europe
The new German diving brand DYNAMICNORD, which presented its product line for the first time at the boot show in Düsseldorf in early 2023, is delighted to be entering the British market.
The international team combines extensive experience in the world of diving. DYNAMICNORD produces sustainable, innovative and functional diving equipment: From regulators, computers, BCDs, suits, masks, snorkels and fins to dry suits, bags and accessories. DYNAMICNORD also offers a complete tech and freediving line as well as a swimwear series. The team is passionate, adventurous and sensitive to the world around us.
Design and function
DYNAMICNORD products are powered by emotion and a sophisticated design process – the German R&D team develops products based on a deep understanding of divers’ needs and desires under the premise: “Innovation – Credibility – Functionality”. Every innovation must be credible and to be credible it must be functional.
Dynamic sustainability
At DYNAMICNORD the complete team works every day to reduce the environmental impact in all manufacturing processes and throughout the life of the product. The German R&D department works according to the guidelines and findings of the most important institutions for the protection and sustainability of the environment, at sea and on land.
Raw materials, production methods and locations are chosen very carefully. When selecting its suppliers, the team pays attention to full automation, which results in lower electricity and water consumption. 80% of all products are manufactured in Europe.
DYNAMICNORD already recycles all plastic and glass parts of its masks. The inserts of the fin foot pocket are made from PP and TPR waste. The suspension hooks are made from PC waste.
DYNAMICNORD supports numerous environmental protection organisations, such as ElasmOcean and CRAM, as well as environmental protection projects run by the Catalan Diving Federation.
The sea is the source of life. It seems invincible, eternal and immortal, but it is fragile. We protect what we love. www.dynamicnord.com
All DYNAMICNORD products are now available from DYNAMICNORD specialty retailers.
DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.
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Dived Up Publications Partners with Nautilus UK Ltd for Book Distribution
Dived Up Publications, a leading publisher of dive-related books, is delighted to announce a new partnership with Nautilus Group Ltd for the distribution of its entire book catalogue. This strategic alliance will enhance the availability of Dived Up’s titles to dive shops, retailers and diving enthusiasts worldwide.
Nautilus UK Ltd, renowned for its expertise in the marine and diving industry, will assume responsibility for the distribution, sales and marketing of Dived Up Publications’ books to the dive trade. This collaboration will enable Dived Up to focus on creating exceptional content while leveraging the strong Nautilus distribution network and industry knowledge.
“We are thrilled to partner with Nautilus,” said Alex Gibson, Editor-in-Chief at Dived Up Publications. “Their deep understanding of the diving market and their established distribution channels make them the ideal partner to expand the reach of our range of diving-related books.”
Brett Thorpe, owner at Nautilus, added, “We are excited to welcome Dived Up Publications to our portfolio. Their high-quality dive books are a perfect complement to our existing range of products. In a world of digital media, it’s refreshing to be able to offer high quality physical media which will still be with us in 50 years. We look forward to working closely with Dived Up to ensure their books reach a wider audience.”
About Dived Up Publications
Dived Up Publications is your mandatory stop for in-depth diving knowledge. We’re passionate independent publishers crafting specialist books with expert authors for underwater enthusiasts of all levels. Our mission is to transcend introductory manuals and provide serious and casual divers alike with beautifully designed, meticulously researched resources. Our diverse collection encompasses dive location guides, underwater photography and videography, diving equipment, captivating biographies, maritime history, marine life identification resources, and a range of logbooks. We also champion niche titles from other independent publishers, ensuring a wealth of unique voices reaches your bookshelf.
Recently released titles include:
Coral Triangle Cameos: Biodiversity and the small majority by Alan Powderham;
Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving by Howard Rosenstein; and
Diving Gozo & Comino (2nd Edition) by Richard Salter
Dived Up Publications website: www.DivedUp.com
Facebook @DivedUpPublications / Insta @diveduppubs / X @DivedUp / TikTok @divedup
About Nautilus UK Ltd
Nautilus was born out of necessity and has grown through knowledge and experience to allow smaller, as well as larger, retailers to sell premium products and be able to provide their customers with access to quality high end diving equipment. The brands we support are chosen carefully for their product innovation, reliability, range and reputation. After sales is just as important as the pre-sales to us and our dealers and offering this support is imperative in the chain of services we offer.
Nautilus UK website: https://nautilus.uk/
Facebook @nautilus.uk / Insta @nautilusuk
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Fourth Element Launches Pelagic Dive Watch
The Pelagic dive watch from fourth element combines British design with Swiss-craftmanship in a hand-built automatic watch which captures the essence of classic scuba-diving timepieces.
Named after the vast reaches of the open ocean, the Pelagic combines exceptional craftmanship with high-specification engineering. Designed in the UK and hand-built in Switzerland, it is rated to a depth of 500m. The Pelagic features a stunning automatic movement, seen through the sapphire crystal glass case back, powered by a Swiss made precision self-winding movement. This is a watch suitable for the most extreme environments on Planet Earth.
The Pelagic has a brushed stainless-steel case with the choice of 22mm silicone/rubber strap or stainless-steel bracelet. It features a helium escape valve, positioned at 9 o’clock ensuring that this watch is even equipped for saturation diving. The watch features a unidirectional black ceramic bezel, allowing maximum dive times to be planned, luminous hands and markers and date function.
Design detailing includes ‘fourth element’ engraved on the rotor, buckle (on the silicon/rubber strap version) or clasp (on the brushed stainless-steel version). The crown features the fourth element icon representing the four elements earth, air fire and water.
The Pelagic watch is packaged using only recycled materials (recycled PET) and FSC certified paper and card, demonstrating fourth element’s continued commitment to its OceanPositive mission.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
– Movement: 26 Jewel Swiss Sellita SW200 automatic with hacking function
– Water resistance: 500m / 1640ft
– Helium escape valve: 9 o’clock
– Crown: screw down locking
– Case width: 44mm
– Case thickness: 14mm
– Shatter and scratch resistant sapphire crystal
– Lug to lug: 52mm
– Case material: 316l brushed stainless steel
– Bezel: 120-click unidirectional with black ceramic insert
– Swiss Super-LumiNova C3 on markers and hands
– Strap: 22mm silicone/rubber strap or brushed stainless steel bracelet
– Warranty: 2 years
– Swiss made
The first watches are available from key retailers globally from 1 October. More details can be obtained from the fourth element website at fourthelement.com
RRP: GBP £1475 / USD $1975 / EUR €1795 / AUD $2950 / CAD $2595
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