B3nj4min3 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Came across this new (-ish) diver that on paper at least looks superb. It features an impressive 2,000 meter water resistance (though I won't need more than around 10 meters ) It has a Sapphire bezel and an excellent bracelet. All for only $735. I'm temped... Dimensions -Diameter: ∅45mm -Length: 52mm (lug-to-lug) -Thickness: 17.00mm (Flat Crystal)/21.00mm (Super Dome Crystal) -Lug Width: 22mm Movement -Miyota Calibre 9015 Automatic (Hacking Seconds) -24 Jewel, Shock-absorbed balance shaft -Beating at 28,800/BPH, 42hr power reserve Case -Solid Stainless Steel (316L) -Two Tiered Crown Protectors -Triple O-ring Screw down crown -Double O-Ring Screw locked case-back -Helium Escape Valve Bracelet -Solid Stainless Steel (316L) -Hex Screw Links -Signed Micro Adjustable Ratcheting Divers Clasps -Comes with additional 5-Ring Zulu Strap (Black Standard) Dial -Ceramic Dial -Stainless Steel Markers -Swiss Super-LumiNova C3 Lume Bezel -120 Click, unidirectional with lumed Sapphire Bezel Insert Crystal -Flat Crystal or Super Dome Crystal -Anti Reflective coating on inside only Rating -Water Resistant: 2000M/6600FT Each Watch is shipped with Travel Case, Black 5-Ring Zulu Strap, Tool, and 2 Year International Warranty Card (transferable). It's also available in black; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilseam Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Love it, have looked in to these. They look really well built, like most of the the micro brands around. They look like a big chunk of metal for your money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Very cool watch, I really like the design! Especially from the side on the 4th picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoever Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Looks quite thick....but i get the idea....what movement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks Ben! Now I want one.......................... Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3nj4min3 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Looks quite thick....but i get the idea....what movement? I believe it has a Miyota 9015 movement which I've heard is a good solid workhorse with a 42 hour power reserve and beats at 28,800bph. Thanks Ben! Now I want one.......................... Nice. Me too Mike, me too Love it, have looked in to these. They look really well built, like most of the the micro brands around. They look like a big chunk of metal for your money! Yeah, it looks kinda like a Ball watch with almost the same build quality but at a fraction of the price! Very cool watch, I really like the design! Especially from the side on the 4th picture Love that side profile, I haven't seen another watch with the same machining on the lugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gran Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 It is a great looking watch but being a Norwegian there is no way I can wear a watch that say "VIKING" on it...unless if you're from Stavanger that is..or part of the old NASA Mars crew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Now if I can get the dome crystal on the stainless.................................... Well checked their site $80 upgrade to dome at that price point him a lot of other micros available, Boschett comes to mind. PS this bracelet does kill all though at least for me ,a modern rivet look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3nj4min3 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 It is a great looking watch but being a Norwegian there is no way I can wear a watch that say "VIKING" on it...unless if you're from Stavanger that is..or part of the old NASA Mars crew You are a genuine Viking then sir, and you could pretend to have been part of the old Nasa Viking programme! Now if I can get the dome crystal on the stainless.................................... You know, I was thinking the same thing....and the worst of it is, that I just bought a Deep Blue DayNight 65 yesterday and now I'm ogling this..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martijnp Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks Ben! Now I want one.......................... Nice. Mike, you are stronger than the addiction. You are stronger than that! Or you buy the watch and make some great eye candy pictures of that beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Ha! almost grabbed a deep blue last week after a few drinks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 But truthfully at 45x21 with the dome and an easy 200gram watch I will get it wear it a few times and off to the box, to damn heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilseam Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 The bezel is interesting, notice the numbers are the opposite way to a sub bezel for instance. The bezel on my Obris Morgan is the same. Looks very interesting this. Also as Ben says it has the bomb proof 9015 movement that is truely excellent. Love that bracelet too! Im hooked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Not for nothing guys get a Borealis w/ the Seagull ST2130 for less than half (349+shipping) one I sent JPZ lost zero seconds in three days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Use the other half get the new Orbis Morgan and still couple hundred left to take the wife out on the town to smooth things over ! PS this is how you stay married over 25 years and have plenty of watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3nj4min3 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Use the other half get the new Orbis Morgan and still couple hundred left to take the wife out on the town to smooth things over ! PS this is how you stay married over 25 years and have plenty of watches. Mike thanks to you and Devilseam I just bought the Obris Morgan Explorer with blue dial and brushed finish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilseam Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Mike thanks to you and Devilseam I just bought the Obris Morgan Explorer with blue dial and brushed finish NIce one ben! You wont regret it mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Pics!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Mike thanks to you and Devilseam I just bought the Obris Morgan Explorer with blue dial and brushed finish Lol thats my next pick up Ben Great choice mate, ps dont listen to Mike and Devil they will cost you money every time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3nj4min3 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Pics!! As soon as it arrives I will do I just paid the $279 there via PayPal. Definitely a bargain! NIce one ben! You wont regret it mate! Thanks mate! Any idea how long does the delivery takes to good ol' blighty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B3nj4min3 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Lol thats my next pick up Ben Great choice mate, ps dont listen to Mike and Devil they will cost you money every time Thanks Sgt! You're right, they keep recommending such tempting watches and weak old me just keeps falling for them hook-line-and-sinker! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 "Lol thats my next pick up Ben Great choice mate, ps dont listen to Mike and Devil they will cost you money every time :partytime:" Ha! looks whose talking I could buy my collection twice over with your stuff! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jpz5142 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I recently saw the Tempest and fell in love with it. I ended up snagging a Raven Deep instead... Currently on the really nice leather strap it comes with, the bracelet is nice also. Comes in at 44mm x 18mm with the dome sapphire. Has really nice sapphire bezel with lumed markings and super lume on the dial and hands. Also sporting the miyota 9015 which for the week that I've been wearing it is only 2 seconds slow! Super smooth sweep I must say, I am really impressed with the latest offerings from miyota. Here is a nice review of Raven on Worn and Wound: http://wornandwound.com/2013/02/27/raven-vintage-and-deep-review/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike on a bike Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Nanuq is quite right micro-brand divers show if you got'm ! And since it is my watch I can steal this one from them. Most likely have more just have to remember them and find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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