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Purnell Escape II Black DLC Grade 5 Titanium

P03TIDLC Archive · used only

The Purnell Escape II Black DLC Grade 5 Titanium was a 48 mm Grade 5 titanium watch with a Purnell P03 hand-wound movement. At 48 mm across, it is larger than 97% of the 1,865 titanium watches in the guide. It is no longer made, so this page is a reference for buying one used.

All Purnell watchesOther watchesGrade 5 titaniumTourbillonDisplay back
Price
$460,000
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 5
Water resistance
30 m
Reference
P03TIDLC
Type
Other
Case diameter
48.0 mm
Thickness
19 mm
Origin
Switzerland
Movement
Manual (double Spherion triple-axis tourbillon)
Caliber
Purnell P03
Power reserve
32 hours
Complications
Tourbillon
Colour
Black
Surface treatment
Black DLC titanium
Finish technology
DLC
Caseback
Titanium
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (bracelet, strap, or clasp hardware not confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Rubber strap
Crystal
Sapphire
Display back
Yes
Dial
Skeletonised
Availability
No longer offered
Status
Archive (maker bankrupt and dissolved, Geneva, December 2024; limited to 20 pieces)
Not published
Lug-to-lug, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Matching bracelet, Lume
Medium confidence Verified Sep 2026 Source: Wikipedia: Purnell (company) Spec checksGrade Jun 2026Price Jun 2026
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the Purnell Escape II Black DLC Grade 5 Titanium?

Grade 5, from a secondary source. The guide has not yet read the grade on the maker's own page. The caseback is titanium too.

What size is the Purnell Escape II Black DLC Grade 5 Titanium?

The case is 48 mm across and 19 mm thick. It is water resistant to 30 m.

How much does the Purnell Escape II Black DLC Grade 5 Titanium cost, and is it available?

It is no longer made, so the only way to buy one is used. Its list price when it was in production was $460,000.

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