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2009-09-29
ENNEBI Fondale Caseback (for OceanicTime)
By TLex Some exciting news (for me anyway). I've just received this image from Alessandro, showing the case back for my new Ennebi Fondale.
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LINDE WERDELIN Oktopus 1111m Ti (updated version)
By TLex The Oktopus just got HOTTER! Here's the updated version of Linde Werdelin's Oktopus 1,111m in titanium with black lacquer bezel. The watch will be limited to 88 pieces and will be available from November 2009. It will retail for € 6,900.
Size
46mm (w) by 49mm (l) by 14mm (h)
Movement
ETA 2892-A2 elaboree
42 hour power reserve
Case
Titanium gr. 5 case with microbille finish
Black lacquer bezel
Screw on stainless steel case-back
Unidirectional turning bezel with 10 minute markings
3.8mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal (backside coated)
Screw in crown with LW logo
Helium Escape Valve (9 o'clock)
Dial
Black galvanic matt dial with silver print
Arabic numerals rhodium plated applied
indexes with Super LumiNova (C3 Blue Line)
Hands
Diamond cut with applied Super LumiNova
(C3 Blue Line)
Water Resistance
1111M / 3333ft
Strap
Black soft rubber strap with titanium ardillon
buckle
Size
46mm (w) by 49mm (l) by 14mm (h)
Movement
ETA 2892-A2 elaboree
42 hour power reserve
Case
Titanium gr. 5 case with microbille finish
Black lacquer bezel
Screw on stainless steel case-back
Unidirectional turning bezel with 10 minute markings
3.8mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal (backside coated)
Screw in crown with LW logo
Helium Escape Valve (9 o'clock)
Dial
Black galvanic matt dial with silver print
Arabic numerals rhodium plated applied
indexes with Super LumiNova (C3 Blue Line)
Hands
Diamond cut with applied Super LumiNova
(C3 Blue Line)
Water Resistance
1111M / 3333ft
Strap
Black soft rubber strap with titanium ardillon
buckle
KREMKE MiniSub (?)
By TLex You could be looking at the next release from Kremke, the MiniSub! And wouldn't that be the perfect name. Nothing has been set in stone, but if the watch does go into production there's no doubt that it will be as well received as the Subzilla was (i'm wearing mine now).
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PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Case
German Made. Surgical Grade TITANIUM.
Satin Finish.
Inner case made from soft iron (cylinder, back plate,
dial plate) for Anti-magnetism.
Movement
ETA 2824-2, Swiss made mechanical automatic,
25 jewels, Incabloc integrated shock resistance system,
40 hours power reserve, 28,800 beats per hour,
hacking.
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds. Quick set Date.
Dimensions
40 mm Diameter bezel end to bezel end
42mm Diameter Case (4 o'clock to 10 o'clock)
45 mm bezel end to crown end
48 mm lug end to lug end
20 mm lug width (width between lugs / strap width) Non-tapering bracelet
12 mm height overall
Crystal
Extra thick Sapphire (scratch-proof), domed, anti-reflective coating
(inside only)
Crown
Titanium, screw-locked, oversized crown
protectors
Bezel
60-clicks, rotating, unidirectional (counter-clockwise)
bezel with elapsed time scale
Case back
Titanium, engraved and screw locked.
Individually numbered.
Bracelet
Satin finish Titanium. Solid end links. Micro-adjustable
flip lock clasp with an integrated diving extension feature.
Ratings
Water Resistant 200 meters (with crown
screwed down); anti-magnetic (80,000 a/m);
shock resistant; pressure-proof to 20 atmospheres.
© KREMKE (Click To Enlarge Image)
PRELIMINARY SPECIFICATIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Case
German Made. Surgical Grade TITANIUM.
Satin Finish.
Inner case made from soft iron (cylinder, back plate,
dial plate) for Anti-magnetism.
Movement
ETA 2824-2, Swiss made mechanical automatic,
25 jewels, Incabloc integrated shock resistance system,
40 hours power reserve, 28,800 beats per hour,
hacking.
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds. Quick set Date.
Dimensions
40 mm Diameter bezel end to bezel end
42mm Diameter Case (4 o'clock to 10 o'clock)
45 mm bezel end to crown end
48 mm lug end to lug end
20 mm lug width (width between lugs / strap width) Non-tapering bracelet
12 mm height overall
Crystal
Extra thick Sapphire (scratch-proof), domed, anti-reflective coating
(inside only)
Crown
Titanium, screw-locked, oversized crown
protectors
Bezel
60-clicks, rotating, unidirectional (counter-clockwise)
bezel with elapsed time scale
Case back
Titanium, engraved and screw locked.
Individually numbered.
Bracelet
Satin finish Titanium. Solid end links. Micro-adjustable
flip lock clasp with an integrated diving extension feature.
Ratings
Water Resistant 200 meters (with crown
screwed down); anti-magnetic (80,000 a/m);
shock resistant; pressure-proof to 20 atmospheres.
2009-09-26
BENARUS Moray Review
FIRST IMPRESSION
The Moray came packed in a black leatherette travel pouch embossed with the Benarus logo. Alongside the carefully factory sealed Moray was a chunky black rubber divers strap and a tool kit for strap changes.
I was very lucky to be one of the first to receive the Moray (even before Ralf himself got his) as Benarus were kind enough to have mine shipped direct from the factory. This was indicative of what an accommodating gentleman Ralf is, dealing with him has been most pleasurable.
AESTHETIC
The watch itself with its lustrous, brushed stainless steel finish is simplistic yet charismatic; incorporating a lovely combination of vintage and modern elements. The vintage coming from its case and hand design. The Moray draws inspirations from dive watches of the Fifties. Its case highly reminiscent of my PAM 243 and other 1950 cased divers.
Its contemporary attributes such as a modern Japanese automatic movement, oversized crown, generously applied C3 lume, textured dial and chunky bracelet with signed butterfly clasp all reassuringly there as with many other modern divers.
INNOVATION
Not so much innovation these days, as so many other watchmakers especially boutique brands are offering additional upgrades and modifications to give your precious timepiece a fresh look. Benarus offer a second divers bezel with black insert and elapsed time scale as well as a very neat Moray eel case back. I plan on getting both which will give my Moray a nice new feel.
MOVEMENT
The Moray’s vintage case is home to an automatic Miyota 8215 with 21 jewels a power reserve of 45hrs and date function. It's, tough dependable and durable. The movement itself is non-hacking, which means that the second hand continues to sweep whilst setting the time. There's a little trick where you can actually gently back wind / bounce the crown in-order to stop the second hand for those that must set their watches to the exact second, I'm not one of those!
CASE
Fabricated from 316L stainless steel the Moray's 44mm brushed case is capable of withstanding underwater pressure to a depth of 500 meters or 1640 feet. It supports a large domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inside.
The look and feel of the case is very agreeable, there's slight bulge to it. It's big and hefty, yet comfortable, sitting very well on the wrist owing to its downwardly angled 24mm lugs; the lug width of choice for a dive watch these days, allowing for a multitude convenient (screwed lugs) strap changes.
The Moray's 120 click bezel has a nice ratcheting sound. The action although a little deliberate is still smooth. There is absolutely no play in any direction.
Its massive signed crown bursts out from the case side at the 3 o'clock position a reassuring sign that although classic in its design this is not a dress-diver and is in fact a utilitarian diving tool. The crown is securely fixed by means of a thick and sturdy crown stem.
The Moray's inner workings are protected by a screw down case back. The case back itself engraved with Benarus' dolphin trinity logo.
WATER-RESISTANCE
500m or 1640ft. Whilst not extreme it's a good 300 meters deeper than the required depth rating for a divers watch. For me, 500m plus depth ratings are characteristic of watches that are built to last and withstand the rigors of an active lifestyle.
BRACELET
The Moray's bracelet is the brick-link type, a personal favorite of mine. Clean, bright and ample in its design. It is closed by means of signed butterfly clasp and measures 24mm wide.
FUNCTIONALITY
A 120 click rotatable divers bezel with an elapsed time scale, date function and an uncluttered black dial with large pronounced index type hands give all the functionality required of a divers watch.
DURABILITY
Its 316L stainless steel case is built to withstand crushing pressures from the ocean's depths. The brushed finish of the case is easily maintained and all fittings and fixtures have been securely fastened by means of screws rather than pins.
LUME
A good amount of C3 SuperLuminova has been applied to the dial. The lume is very evenly and generously applied making for a very high level of luminosity.
VALUE
You get a hell of smart and attractive looking diver for your money. It's got the looks of a Panerai for a fraction of the price. At a little over 500USD dollars, the Moray is very fairly priced.
© OceanicTime
OVERALL IMPRESSION
Clean, classic and comfortable. The Moray is my first diver from Benarus. I am VERY impressed with the overall look and quality of the watch. It’s a perfect illustration of how to combine the vintage with the modern to create a very stylish, functional and wearable dive watch. Thumbs up to Ralf for his creation and thumbs up to the Moray, it’s another great addition to my collection.
OVERALL RATING
The Moray came packed in a black leatherette travel pouch embossed with the Benarus logo. Alongside the carefully factory sealed Moray was a chunky black rubber divers strap and a tool kit for strap changes.
I was very lucky to be one of the first to receive the Moray (even before Ralf himself got his) as Benarus were kind enough to have mine shipped direct from the factory. This was indicative of what an accommodating gentleman Ralf is, dealing with him has been most pleasurable.
AESTHETIC
The watch itself with its lustrous, brushed stainless steel finish is simplistic yet charismatic; incorporating a lovely combination of vintage and modern elements. The vintage coming from its case and hand design. The Moray draws inspirations from dive watches of the Fifties. Its case highly reminiscent of my PAM 243 and other 1950 cased divers.
Its contemporary attributes such as a modern Japanese automatic movement, oversized crown, generously applied C3 lume, textured dial and chunky bracelet with signed butterfly clasp all reassuringly there as with many other modern divers.
INNOVATION
Not so much innovation these days, as so many other watchmakers especially boutique brands are offering additional upgrades and modifications to give your precious timepiece a fresh look. Benarus offer a second divers bezel with black insert and elapsed time scale as well as a very neat Moray eel case back. I plan on getting both which will give my Moray a nice new feel.
MOVEMENT
The Moray’s vintage case is home to an automatic Miyota 8215 with 21 jewels a power reserve of 45hrs and date function. It's, tough dependable and durable. The movement itself is non-hacking, which means that the second hand continues to sweep whilst setting the time. There's a little trick where you can actually gently back wind / bounce the crown in-order to stop the second hand for those that must set their watches to the exact second, I'm not one of those!
CASE
Fabricated from 316L stainless steel the Moray's 44mm brushed case is capable of withstanding underwater pressure to a depth of 500 meters or 1640 feet. It supports a large domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the inside.
The look and feel of the case is very agreeable, there's slight bulge to it. It's big and hefty, yet comfortable, sitting very well on the wrist owing to its downwardly angled 24mm lugs; the lug width of choice for a dive watch these days, allowing for a multitude convenient (screwed lugs) strap changes.
The Moray's 120 click bezel has a nice ratcheting sound. The action although a little deliberate is still smooth. There is absolutely no play in any direction.
Its massive signed crown bursts out from the case side at the 3 o'clock position a reassuring sign that although classic in its design this is not a dress-diver and is in fact a utilitarian diving tool. The crown is securely fixed by means of a thick and sturdy crown stem.
The Moray's inner workings are protected by a screw down case back. The case back itself engraved with Benarus' dolphin trinity logo.
WATER-RESISTANCE
500m or 1640ft. Whilst not extreme it's a good 300 meters deeper than the required depth rating for a divers watch. For me, 500m plus depth ratings are characteristic of watches that are built to last and withstand the rigors of an active lifestyle.
BRACELET
The Moray's bracelet is the brick-link type, a personal favorite of mine. Clean, bright and ample in its design. It is closed by means of signed butterfly clasp and measures 24mm wide.
FUNCTIONALITY
A 120 click rotatable divers bezel with an elapsed time scale, date function and an uncluttered black dial with large pronounced index type hands give all the functionality required of a divers watch.
DURABILITY
Its 316L stainless steel case is built to withstand crushing pressures from the ocean's depths. The brushed finish of the case is easily maintained and all fittings and fixtures have been securely fastened by means of screws rather than pins.
LUME
A good amount of C3 SuperLuminova has been applied to the dial. The lume is very evenly and generously applied making for a very high level of luminosity.
VALUE
You get a hell of smart and attractive looking diver for your money. It's got the looks of a Panerai for a fraction of the price. At a little over 500USD dollars, the Moray is very fairly priced.
© OceanicTime
OVERALL IMPRESSION
Clean, classic and comfortable. The Moray is my first diver from Benarus. I am VERY impressed with the overall look and quality of the watch. It’s a perfect illustration of how to combine the vintage with the modern to create a very stylish, functional and wearable dive watch. Thumbs up to Ralf for his creation and thumbs up to the Moray, it’s another great addition to my collection.
OVERALL RATING
NauticFish (CREATE Your Own)
From NauticFish Allow your creativity to flow and become a virtual watchmaker! Watch enthusiasts can immediately create & order their own watch with the Nauticfish converter.
The dial, the minute dial, the hands and the case can be chosen individually and then put together in more than 7000 variations.
When the order is sent off the Nauticfish watchmakers instantly manufacture the watch and deliver it to you. New characteristics of the Nauticfish Convert are the voluminous hands and the superimposed minute markers with their black frame.
Additionally there is a three-dimensional date window and the MSC case with screwed 5mm sapphire crystal C.O.S.C. Chronometer or base movements Swiss Made. Also, different strap or steel bracelet-options are possible.
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2009-09-25
UN Monaco YS Maxi Marine Diver
By TLex A limited edition of just 100 pieces, the new Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Diver pays tribute to the Principality of Monaco. It will be exclusively available in a 200m WR all black DLC (diamond-like-carbon) treated and hardened 42.7mm stainless steel case. As common to the Maxi Marine Divers it has a wave-patterned black dial which supports dark gray applied luminous indexes and red hands on the sub-dials. Its squeletted hour and minute hands are also equipped with dark gray lume.
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The distinctive black wave-patterned bezel with its 18kt rose gold inlay features an elapsed diving scale. The strap is finished with an exclusive black ceramic folding clasp and ceramic elements on the rubber band. There's also an exhibition case-back that reveals an uber-cool black winding rotor and its automatic UN Cal 26 mechanical movement. The desirable just became a little more desirable.
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2009-09-20
PRECISTA PRS 3 (teasers)
By TLex Precista await their final inventory of stock of the PRS 3 to be fulfilled before shipping out to devotees all over the world. This should be by the end of September / beginning of October.
Eddie Platts' creations have a cult following that has grown from the initial success of the PRS2 Dreadnought and has continued to spiral and grow as Precista have put out other conceptions and homages of revered dive watches such as the PRS 50-B.
Here's a fine example of how a watchmaker rewards his loyal fans by developing and producing a watch of unquestionable quality, yet keeping it within an acceptable price range. The PRS 3 promises to deliver for under 350GBP. Stay tuned for final specs and delivery details . . .
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Eddie Platts' creations have a cult following that has grown from the initial success of the PRS2 Dreadnought and has continued to spiral and grow as Precista have put out other conceptions and homages of revered dive watches such as the PRS 50-B.
Here's a fine example of how a watchmaker rewards his loyal fans by developing and producing a watch of unquestionable quality, yet keeping it within an acceptable price range. The PRS 3 promises to deliver for under 350GBP. Stay tuned for final specs and delivery details . . .
© Precista
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