Here are some quick and dirties of the recent combo incoming - an Orsa Sea Angler black dial, and Ocean7 LM-1 Limited Edition 97/150. The "combo" part of it was not just the two watches, but the fact they came with high end aftermarket straps in addition to their original straps. The Orsa comes on a Shane Dalurian "black widow" which is probably as thick as my belt. The LM-1 came with a Strap Culture "legend" strap with a PAM style buckle that has a skull and cutlasses logo on it! The strap came in a fancy pouch and two buckles - one brushed and one polished. I'll let you guess which one I used. The LM-1 came in a "pelican" plastic case, which I think is essentially a waterproof case. Not sure what the attraction is, but it has a plastic valve on the side (for what, in case one drops it in water?). Oh well the diver nuts seem to like that kind of plastic case. It will make a nice travel case for me to use.
Initial impressions - the O7 is very well made but feels somewhat insubstantial when compared with the Orsa, which is heavier and slightly thicker. The crown on the LM-1 is also poorly positioned - too close to the lower right lug and no crown guard (the crown is also smaller than the Sea Angler). That said, I like the easy to read Plonguer hands. I need not review the Sea Angler, everyone knows its one of my favorite watches.
Last edited on Fri Nov 2nd, 2007 09:00 am by Eric L.
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