MKII has teamed up with AMPHIBIOUS on a 35 piece limited edition Fulcrum 39 created in support of the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces. It’s based on the second iteration of the Fulcrum platform that originally showed up in 2013, which already gives this release some real lineage instead of manufactured urgency. This feels like an existing tool watch being purposefully redirected rather than something invented for the sake of a cause badge.
The design choices reflect that restraint. The dial keeps things serious, with a shield style marker at 12 and heavy use of Super Luminova BGW9 at the cardinal points. Branding is intentionally subdued. Both the MKII logo and the AMPHIBIOUS mark are printed in gray, a subtle nod to the clandestine nature of the unit this watch is meant to represent. Nothing about the dial feels loud or commemorative in a souvenir sense, which I appreciate.
The handset leans into familiar military territory. Sword hands have been part of British dive watch history since the 1960s, and they remain one of the most legible shapes you can put on a tool watch. The sweep seconds hand adds a red tip and a luminous marker tucked inside the hour track, with a counterweight designed to symbolize speed and endurance. Symbolism aside, the emphasis here is clearly legibility first.
Case sizing stays grounded. The Fulcrum 39 comes in at 39.5 mm at the bezel with a 47 mm lug to lug and a 14.1 mm thickness. MKII stuck with a bead blasted 316L stainless steel case and a destro crown layout, along with drilled lugs and shoulderless pins for easy servicing. The 20 mm lug width keeps strap options practical, and chamfered lug edges add a subtle vintage note without drifting into faux patina territory.
The bezel and crystal choices are equally pragmatic. A 120 click unidirectional bezel supports an anodized aluminum insert chosen for durability and the way it ages over time. The double domed sapphire crystal is AR coated on the interior surface only, prioritizing scratch resistance and long term legibility while keeping maintenance straightforward.
On the bracelet side, MKII includes a solid end link bracelet with quick release spring bars and a taper from 20 mm down to 16 mm at the NEM extension clasp. It is clearly designed with flexibility in mind, whether that means staying on steel or moving quickly to a lighter strap.
Movement options include the Miyota 9015 with a custom date wheel or the no date Miyota 90S5, both made in Japan and offering hacking and manual winding. Water resistance is rated to 200 meters, and each watch is reportedly timed in three positions.
For a long time, I’ve mostly passed on the Fulcrum. I kept telling myself I was covered, that my CWC Royal Navy Diver already scratched that utilitarian itch. Lately though, the Fulcrum platform has been creeping back into my peripheral vision. The proportions feel settled, the design language more confident, and the intent more focused. I don’t know if this particular AMPHIBIOUS edition is the one for me, but it has absolutely reset my attention. I’ll be watching future restocks and announcements closely, because the Fulcrum is slowly becoming a very compelling tool watch.
Pricing is set at $1,195, with ordering opening January 18th at 11 AM ET. Given the limited run of 35 pieces and the seriousness of the collaboration, this feels like a release aimed squarely at collectors who already understand what the Fulcrum represents. It reads as a focused extension of an existing platform, shaped by real-world priorities rather than marketing theatrics. Great work MKII.
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Michael Peñate is an American writer, photographer, and podcaster based in Seattle, Washington. His work typically focuses on the passage of time and the tools we use to connect with that very journey. From aviation to music and travel, his interests span a multitude of disciplines that often intersect with the world of watches – and the obsessive culture behind collecting them.