About 3H Italia

History

In 2004 an experiment was undertaken to meld polycarbonate and steel, two materials renowned for their remarkable strength, in the construction of a timepiece - something completely new to the watchmaking industry. A mechanical movement was then added to provide this tough object with a beating heart.

It was in that very moment that 3H ITALIA was born, partnering this innovation of materials with the talent of famous Italian designers. The watch lay before them with its unique personality and strong technological characteristics, such as its highly scratch-resistant casing, day and night visibility and its waterproof pressurised backing - the basic set of feature for the first "Oceandiver" watch.

Today the company has grown extensively. The headquarters in Viterbo (about 50 miles north of Rome) now covers almost 1,000 square meters as a large sorting and assemblage center. Since 2007, participating in the most important international watch exhibition in Basel, the company has successfully extended its distribution in Countries such as United States, Canada, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Greece, the Netherlands, the Scandinavian Peninsula, Hong Kong, and Portugal, marking its presence in the window displays of the best specialized watch sellers.

Presently, the Oceandiver has gained celebrity status, thanks to many Italian VIPs wearing it without our knowledge; the esteemed soccer player Guti and team coach Mr. Spalletti, the singers Shaggy and Renato Zero.

Distribution in the UK

Wilde Timing is a new business to the watch distribution industry having being formed and entering the market in November 2009. It's founder Paul Wilde has been involved in the marketing and events industry for many years and brings a wealth of experience with a young and fresh approach to the business.

In January 2010, Wilde Timing began taking telephone and email orders for Oceandiver watches, shortly followed by the e-commerce website www.3hitalia.co.uk going live on the 1st March 2010.

UK Stockists

Big Watch Company UK

The Big Watch Company Limited
3 Manor Courtyard
Hugenden Avenue
HIGH WYCOMBE
Buckinghamshire
HP13 5RE

www.bigwatchcompany.co.uk
info@bigwatchcompany.co.uk

0118 9344 139

Buchanan's Jewellers and Silversmiths

17 High Street
Lymington
Hampshire
SO41 9AA

www.buchanansoflymington.co.uk
bejewelled@buchanansjewellers.co.uk

01590 670050






Andark Diving and Watersports

Andark
256 Bridge Road
Lower Swanwick
Southampton
Hampshire UK
SO31 7FL

www.andark.co.uk
shop@andark.co.uk

01489 581755

Connaught Jewellers

7 Portchester Place
London
W2 2BS
BS8 4DS

www.connaughtjewellers.co.uk
connaughtj@ymail.com

020 8616 3309

The Wyndham Grand London Chelsea Harbour

Chelsea Harbour
London
SW10 0XG

www.wyndham.com

0207 8233000

Clifton Village Jewellers

Clifton Village Jewellers
40 The Mall
Bristol
BS8 4DS

01179 743136

Roux Jewellers

No. 107, East Street
Southampton,
Hampshire,
S014 3HH.

www.rouxjewellers.net
02380 221132