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Hercules HP Tantalum

The Hercules HP Tantalum is a current-production watch with a tantalum case, finished with offered polished or sand-blasted. It is priced well above the $1,361.50 median across the guide. The caseback is open, so the movement is visible.

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Price
$13,345
Material
Tantalum
Grade / type
Tantalum
Water resistance
100 m
Type
Other
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
9.4 mm
Lug-to-lug
46 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Manual, twin barrel, 26 jewels, 28,800 vph; chronometer-certified by Timelab (ISO 3159) after casing
Power reserve
120 hours
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Construction
Assembled
Surface treatment
Offered polished or sand-blasted
Finish technology
Natural finish
Caseback
Sapphire
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Calf leather strap in several colours, with a tantalum pin buckle
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Snow White, Ice Blue, Ice Pink or Ice Green (textured), or plain black
Dial colours
Black White Blue Green Salmon
Lume
Super-LumiNova on hands and hour plots; BGW9 on the movement bridges
Availability
Offered
Status
Current
Not published
Reference, Weight, Caliber, Hardness, Matching bracelet
High confidence Verified Aug 2026 Source: Hercules Watches (maker) / Fratello (hands-on, Aug 2026) Spec checksCase material Aug 2026Price Aug 2026
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Frequently asked questions

What is the case material of the Hercules HP Tantalum?

The Hercules HP Tantalum has a tantalum case with a sapphire caseback. This is confirmed against the maker spec.

What size is the Hercules HP Tantalum?

It is 40.0 mm in diameter, 9.4 mm thick, 46 mm lug to lug, and water resistant to 100 m.

How much does the Hercules HP Tantalum cost, and is it available?

It is current-production and lists from $13,345.

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