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My first impression when I took out the watch from the box , was: WOW, THIS IS BIG!!!:shock::shock::shock::shock:
The case is 45mm, but the bezel is more like 47, so it was a nice bonus for me to see this beast. I'm actually very impressed by this funny looking watch. I can understand that this is not a watch for everybody, it's a hate or like candidate but for me, it's a keeper and I'm happy I got one. One of the characteristic of the watch that I like the most, is the high dome sapphire. Even if this one seriously reduces the viewing angle, and catches a lot of reflections, it gives the dial all kind of nice distortions, and when in the right angle, the crystal almost look like an eye, so kind of cool too.
Then, I have to keep in mind that this watch was selling new, for under $300! I don't know too many watches out there that gives you a 300m depth rating, signed screwed down crown, automatic Miyota movement, 5.5mm domed sapphire crystal, integrated silicone bracelet, screwed lug bars and a unique personality for that price... For sure I would prefer a black date wheel, natural rubber, not to have to remove the crap that sticks to silicone but, it's still a hell of a watch for the $ I think.
I'm not a "Bling" guy, but I kind of like the highly polished bezel, even if it catches scratches more easily, it looks good and it's different from my other watches. Mine has some minor play around the dial and between the clicks, but it does align properly and is quite pleasant to operate. Mixed with the blasted steel of the case, the two make an interesting contrast and offer more choice for optional bracelets IMO...
The lume is not stellar, but decent. I also like the signed clasp with the push buttons, it's a bit light weight, but again, a bonus for a watch of that price.
Then, you have the case back,hearteyes.gifhearteyes.gifhearteyes.gifhearteyes.gif , drooling......For sure, the nicest one among all my watches. A sea monster, holding a submarine in it's tentacles, is beautifully crafted on the polished case back. I'm very happy that KenC (he was the original owner) and Chris, took good care of the watch and left the case back almost immaculate. I think that one of the pictures really gives it justice, i let you be the judge ;)
So, over all a great watch, and I'm happy to be in the Orsa family, better late then never. I feel this will not be my last one either hand6.gif
Now a few pictures to express the rest. This is not an easy watch to photograph, but i tried to show the effect of the crystal the best I could, It's toooo cool yourock.gif
Thanks for reading.
Daniel
Last edited on Sun Oct 18th, 2009 11:16 am by DM71