Davosa has entered the integrated-bracelet sports watch conversation with the Cupex Automatic, a new line introduced in early November 2026 across five references.
The headline is the case profile, because this 40mm steel watch is just 10.2mm thick while still carrying a 100-meter water-resistance rating.
That combination gives the Cupex a practical point of difference in a category where slimness, wearability and everyday durability don’t always arrive together.
At a glance
- Davosa has introduced the Cupex Automatic, a five-reference integrated-bracelet sports watch line.
- The watch pairs a 40mm case, 10.2mm thickness, 100m water resistance and a Swiss automatic Sellita-based movement.
- US pricing is listed at $1,150 for steel models and $1,200 for bicolor models, with European pricing from €1,150 including VAT.
A thin sports case with proper water resistance
The Cupex Automatic uses a stainless steel case measuring 40mm across and 45.6mm lug to lug, with integrated lugs flowing into a 23.8mm bracelet.
At 10.2mm thick, it sits on the slimmer side of the accessible Swiss sports-watch market, especially given its 100m rating.
Davosa fits the watch with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a fluted crown and a screw-down exhibition caseback.
The case construction matters because the automatic movement inside is listed at around 4.6mm tall on its own, leaving limited room for the caseback, crystal, gaskets and dial architecture.
The fixed bezel gives the Cupex much of its identity, using kite-shaped facets inspired by Davosa’s wind rose emblem.
Alternating brushed and polished surfaces are used across the case and bezel, while the bicolor references add gold IP treatment to the steel construction.
The wind rose runs through the dial
The name Cupex is linked to the Latin word cuspis, meaning a point, and the idea carries into the watch’s geometry.
In geometry, a cusp is the sharp meeting point of two curves, which neatly frames the pointed bezel facets and patterned dial.
The dial uses a Clous de Paris hobnail texture, but each pyramid-shaped element incorporates a small fragment of the wind rose motif.
It’s a more considered approach than a flat stamped texture, giving the dial a quieter look in subdued light and more activity when the surface catches direct light.
Applied indices and the hands are filled with Super-LumiNova BGW9, which appears white in daylight and glows blue in darkness.
Movement, references and pricing
Power comes from Davosa’s DAV 3021, the brand’s designation for the Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement.
Davosa lists the movement at 28,800 vibrations per hour with hacking seconds, a quick-set date and an approximate 38-hour power reserve.
The exhibition caseback shows a rotor shaped as Davosa’s wind rose, tying the visible mechanics back to the larger design theme.
The Sellita SW200-1 is also a practical choice for long-term ownership, since it is widely known among watchmakers and supported by accessible parts availability.
| Reference | Dial and finish | US price |
|---|---|---|
| 161.597.10 | Silver dial, stainless steel | $1,150 |
| 161.597.40 | Blue dial, stainless steel | $1,150 |
| 161.597.50 | Black dial, stainless steel | $1,150 |
| 161.598.10 | Silver dial, bicolor steel with gold IP | $1,200 |
| 161.598.50 | Black dial, bicolor steel with gold IP | $1,200 |
In Europe, Davosa lists the steel models at €1,150 and the bicolor models at €1,200, including VAT.
US pricing from DAVOSA-USA is listed as including tax and duties.
Details & Specifications
| Brand | Davosa |
|---|---|
| Model | Cupex Automatic |
| Case size | 40mm |
| Case thickness | 10.2mm |
| Lug to lug | 45.6mm |
| Case material | Stainless steel, with gold IP on bicolor versions |
| Bezel | Fixed, faceted |
| Crystal | Anti-reflective sapphire |
| Caseback | Screw-down exhibition caseback |
| Dial | Clous de Paris with wind rose fragments and applied indices |
| Lume | Super-LumiNova BGW9 |
| Movement | Swiss automatic DAV 3021, based on Sellita SW200-1 |
| Frequency | 28,800 vph |
| Power reserve | Approximately 38 hours |
| Functions | Hours, minutes, central seconds with hacking, quick-set date |
| Water resistance | 100m, 10 ATM |
| Bracelet | Integrated bracelet, 23.8mm width |
| Clasp | Folding clasp with push-button release |
| Price | From $1,150 in the US and €1,150 in Europe |
| Availability | Available now through DAVOSA-USA in the US, and through davosa.com and authorized dealers in Europe |
The Cupex Automatic will make the most sense for buyers who want the stance of an integrated-bracelet sports watch without moving into bulkier case proportions.
Its bracelet-first construction also means this isn’t a watch built around frequent strap changes, and the bicolor models use gold IP rather than solid gold.
Still, the appeal is straightforward: Swiss automatic mechanics, a slim 100m case, a coherent design language and pricing that keeps the Cupex in a highly competitive part of the market.
