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oagaspar Site Founder 
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 What is different about this Hamilton Seaview Automatic Diver watch? I thought about this question for a little while before writing anything down. I know I have seen the nautical almost art deco themed font used for the numbering before. The font is sort of an amalgamation of everything ocean-worthy and futuristic from 1920 -1970. Gently shaded, the large applied number totally make the watch. Without them it would be just another passable for forgettable Hamilton watch. The watch is pretty big too at 46mm wide, and the relatively small numbers on the rotating diver's bezel don't help the large wrist footprint. But that is OK, you want a nice looking watch like this to standout. While it is has been hit and miss with me in regard to new Hamilton watches as of late, the volume sales leader for Swatch Group continues to push out a few good designs each year. I'd like to think that this is one of them. The case is PVD steel, but not all of it black. The bezel and face are however dark colored, and they play off the steel colored lugs and dial attachments (hands and indexes) really well. Another key feature to the good looks is the brown strap with a little bit of contrast stitching. I wouldn't have assumed the color combination went together well until I saw the final result. It gives it a very masculine "I don't care about fashion but still like to look good" design. The crystal is sapphire, and the watch is a true diver with 300 meters of water resistance. Inside is a sturdy ETA 2824-2 automatic mechanical movement that ought to work just fine in this watch. Best part is the price. At 645 euros retail, expect to see a US street price of $400 -$500. I have not seen this eta 2824 model at this price but there is a eta 2892-2 same version for around $1100. and it is gorgeous yet simple elegance in a dive watch imho hand6.gif |
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pallet spoon Guest
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I have loved Hammy's for many years ... that is likely because I am drawn to anything deco. This has that flavor in the numerals and the indicies. I have a Ventura and an Everest and love them both. For me this is the most interesting diver they have produced. It is elegant simplicity at it's finest with a clean dial and a classically shaped case with the modern twist of a larger footprint. ***adds to wishlist :P *** Last edited on Sat Jun 27th, 2009 10:25 am by |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Saw that a few weeks back...and yes it is a sweet, simple, yet classic interpretation of a divers watch...BIG |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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That is one that was very nicely done. It is one that IMHO can be worn with jeans and a t-shirt or a suit and tie even. Hamiltion has done many great looking pieces over the years and that is indeed one of them. ;) |
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KenC Admin 
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I like it...it is a great improvement (IMO) over the typical Rolex Sub "look"!...a little to big for me though. Realistically, 44mm is the most I feel comfartable with. |
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tombs 3T WIS 
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This is a lovely Hamilton that I really like And the price isn`t too bad eitherBouncy.gif May I put it on my radar  |
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gigfy 3T WIS 
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Very nice looking Hamilton! some of their designs are a bit too much for me but this one seems just right. cheers, gigfy |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Nice...I like this Hammi, may need to put it on my want list |
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chris s. 3T WIS 
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I Concur Sweet Hammie |
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canadajo 3T WIS 
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If I am able to buy that watch with a 2824 for 4 to 5 bills !!! ... I will be on that as fast as you can say jack robinson !!! I think it to be more like a 6 to 7 bill watch though ??? |
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canadajo 3T WIS
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Is it available anywhere ??? A 650 euro price tag , is that retail list, or is it a discounted price ??? NEVERMIND  I reread and saw you said retail 650 euroLast edited on Sat Jun 27th, 2009 11:32 pm by canadajo |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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I like this Chrono version they have now too. Sweet! hearteyes.gif http://watchluxus.com/pre-launch-new-hamilton-seaview-collection Attachment: HSC01.jpg (Downloaded 114 times) |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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there is also a 42mm eta 2893 GMT version due out as well!....all three models should be available this month....the 46mm auto and 42mm GMT are also available in a Gunmetal finish! yahoo.gif |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Skipdawg wrote: I like this Chrono version they have now too. Sweet! hearteyes.gif I prefer this Hamilton watch posted by Skip. It is bolder and looks ready to rumble. The Euro650 price tag of the originally posted Hammie translates to about US$900 to US$1,000....absent any tax structures. |
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sparkii 3T WIS 
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OK, They are both on the list!!! |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Nice looking Hammy I would like to see on a bracelet or more dive appropriate strap. |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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Paxman wrote: Nice looking Hammy I would like to see on a bracelet or more dive appropriate strap. How does this version grab ya?  |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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srh_pres wrote: Paxman wrote:Nice looking Hammy I would like to see on a bracelet or more dive appropriate strap. Yessir... that does grab me...  |
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RedHerring Guest
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WOW, that is a very striking watch. I know that back in the day, Hamilton was very prominent. Is the quality still present? I may have to look into this model a bit more. I hope it isn't too big on the wrist. Thanks for posting this one up, time to research. Regards - "Red" |
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AntFarm 3T WIS 
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Now that is a really nice watch! Expecially the PVDhand6.gif |
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stormin13 3T WIS 
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Both of them are great looking pieces. hand6.gif |
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SHADY 3T WIS 
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WOW!! Love that Hammie and the dial is perfect...where is my wetsuit?? |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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all 3 version will be at my local AD this weekend so I will get a close look...the pvd is awesome !hand6.gifhand6.gif |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Ya I really like that...hand6.gif I just put it on the list.....:dude: |
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