Sea Otter

A KEYSTONE SPECIES

Sea otters are a keystone species, meaning their role in their environment has a greater effect than other species. Sea otters are critical to maintaining the balance of the kelp ecosystems. Without sea otters, sea urchins would devour the kelp forests off the coast that provide cover and food for many other marine animals. Sea otters eat sea urchins & other invertebrates that graze on giant kelp. No sea otters means no kelp forests.

Sea otters, whose numbers were once estimated at 150,000–300,000, were hunted extensively for their fur between 1741 and 1911, and the world population fell to 1,000–2,000 individuals living in a fraction of their historic range. A subsequent international ban on hunting, conservation efforts, and reintroduction programs into previously populated areas have contributed to numbers rebounding. The recovery of the sea otter is considered an important success in marine conservation, although populations in the Aleutian Islands and California have recently declined or have plateaued at depressed levels. For these reasons, the sea otter remains classified as an endangered species.

What's special about a Celeste Watch?

• 35mm or 38mm Case: Polished 316L hypoallergenic stainless steel.
• Movement: Swiss made Ronda movement (cell 364). The battery life is approximately 18 months from the time of assembly or last service.
• Sapphire Glass: It is extraordinarily scratch-resistant. Sapphire has a value of 9 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. This makes it the 3rd hardest natural substance next to moissanite (synthetic diamonds) and diamonds. Its fracture toughness is around 4 times greater than that of Gorilla Glass.
• Hands: Luminous. Three hands - standard hours, minutes and seconds indication.
• Water Resistance: Up to 30 meters (~100 ft) for the 35mm case and 50M (~150 ft) for the 38mm case.
• Lifetime Batteries: Every Celeste watch comes with lifetime batteries. That means that your battery will be changed by us at no cost (only the cost of shipping). You can mail your watch to our boutique or stop by to take advantage of this portion of your warranty. If neither of these options are convenient and you choose to have your battery replaced locally, it is important to have your watch serviced by a reputable jeweler to ensure the integrity of your beautiful Celeste watch.
• Band size: 16mm (35mm case) or 20mm (38mm case).
• Travel Friendly: Every Celeste watch comes with its very own travel friendly case! Perfect for storage and shipping, your watch is snuggly nestled in plush felt, protected from drops, knocks, and bangs.
• Two Year Warranty.