Audric is a new, small watch brand based in Singapore and set to launch their first watch, the SeaBorne 500, on Kickstarter. The SeaBorne enters a crowded field of competitively priced dive watches, but possesses a certain flair and style that sets it apart. It?s one of the truisms of the micro-brand watch world that you don?t necessarily need to find a large audience to be successful, but just enough adventurous watch lovers who jive with your particular style and feature set. Let?s take a look at what the SeaBorne 500 has to offer.

Audric SeaBorne 500

Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Gray, green, blue, black
Dimensions: 43 x 15.4 x 51mm 
Crystal: Sapphire       
Water Resistance: 500 meters
Crown: Screw down                      Movement: Sellita SW 200-1
Strap/bracelet: Stainless steel bracelet
Price: $1,000
Reference Number: n/a
Expected Release: Kickstarter in June 

One look at the SeaBorne reveals that it?s a purpose built tool watch with just a bit of a twist. To me, the case has an angular nature to it that reminds me of chunky sports watches of the 70s. The colorful and playful dials are also very reminiscent of a period in watch design where brands were more likely to break the rules and go their own way. The rainbow of colors in the rehaut actually point to a key feature of the Seaborne: they are meant to act as a depth gauge. While Audric isn’t the first brand to implement a feature like this in a dive watch,...