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Pro Diver 3T WIS 
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I have been enjoying a new Accutron VX200 Diver for the past several weeks and thought I would do a review. I know other forum members purchased this model so feel free to comment. Size and heft: This is a 43mm dial with a large, easy-to-grasp crown with the Accutron tuning fork logo etched on it. It has a substantial feel and heft but not so heavy that it is an effort to wear.  Dial: The dial is done in a matte black finish. It is easy to read. The red and black unidirectional bezel is done in the same matte finish. I don't know what the lume material is, but it glows like a flashlight. I suspect Super-luminova but I don't know that for a fact. Even the logo at the 12 o'clock position glows brightly. The second hand is black with a sporty red tip with the tuning fork logo at the opposite end. The date is at the 3 o'clock position absent a cyclops. SWISS MADE is at the 6 o'clock position. Sapphire crystals front and back.  Movement: An ETA 2824-2 powers the watch. It is smoooooth. This is my first ETA time piece. I haven't checked the accuracy since it has only been a few days but so far, it seems to be keeping good time. It is 200 meters water resistant.  Bracelet: The links on this watch each have 13 sections. I sized it myself following the simple three-part directions that came with the watch. It utilizes friction pins and sleeves. I have extra long pin removers designed for Omega bracelets and sizing it was a breeze. The bracelet is highly polished sstl, hefty, and quiet to wear. When I run my finger on the underside of the bracelet, the links cascade like a waterfall. It is a beautifully made bracelet. While I won't go diving with this it has a divers extension just in case my wife buys me a wet suit.  Attention to detail: The watch lists for $995 and seems to sell on the internet for half that price. I paid $249. But it has the fit and finish of a thousand dollar watch. It comes in a black lacquered watch box that is the nicest I have, not that I am planning to wear the box. Overall, this was quite an unexpected find and if the chronograph version with a Valjoux 7750 ever becomes available for a similar cost savings, I will jump at the chance to own it. Citizen has just purchased Bulova, the parent company of Accutron and they are getting a quality operation IMHO.  |
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ebiz4me 3T WIS 
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Great review and pics Prodiver. I agree with everything written. I picked up the blue dial version. Almost wish I would have picked up two. Great value for the money. Mine seems to be regulated very good....only gaining about 5 or 6 seconds per day. Thanks for the review.  |
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Tony Duronio 3T WIS 
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Nicely done buddyhand6.gif One of the best bargains of '07 for sure. |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Pro Diver great review and I did not know about Citizen buying out Bulova. Enjoy it yourock.gifyourock.gifyourock.gif and Merry Christmas to you. Last edited on Thu Dec 20th, 2007 09:01 am by |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Nicely done PD. Great review and a great watch. THE steal of the year!! And a watch many of us have in common now... |
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glock24 3T WIS
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I just got the black/black version and I absolutely love it! It is my first ETA movement and it is noticably smoother than my Seiko divers. It also hacks which is a 1st for me. My only complaint includes the second hand. For some reason the blue model uses a silver one with a red tip, but my model uses a black second hand with a red tip. A silver second hand would show up much better against the black face of my watch. I love that tuning fork and want to see is as clearly as possible! I also wish it had a push-button release on the clasp. It is uncomfortable to dig at the friction clasp with my fingernails. It is a high quality piece and I take great satisfaction knowing that I paid very little for it. I think it has officially filled the slot reserved for the Tissot SeaStar that I thought I needed. Same great Tissot bezel design, same quality, lower price, and I like the tuning fork better than the seahorse!  Last edited on Thu Dec 20th, 2007 11:05 am by glock24 |
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KenC Admin 
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Just sized my bracelet...what a monster. I usually remove 2 links, sometimes 3 and once, 4, but this sucker has 5 links removed and it is still a little loose!!! Great watch, my only complaint is that the bezel is a 60 click and does not exactly line up...minor problem as I'm not all that anal...especially at $255 shipped for this beauty! |
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srh_pres 3T WIS 
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Made me check mine and it aligns perfectly... and youre right about that bracelet, but what a beaut...;) KenC wrote: Just sized my bracelet...what a monster. I usually remove 2 links, sometimes 3 and once, 4, but this sucker has 5 links removed and it is still a little loose!!! |
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Pro Diver 3T WIS
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Thanks gentlemen. I keep hoping that Shnoop.com is able to offer a similar deal on the chrono version with the Valjoux 7750. |
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srh_pres 3T WIS
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Me too.. if anyone see's it pop up, post an alert in Time Talk above... ;) Pro Diver wrote: Thanks gentlemen. I keep hoping that Shnoop.com is able to offer a similar deal on the chrono version with the Valjoux 7750. |
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Nordstrom 3T WIS 
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I have this same model (black/red bezel) and the one thing that bothers me that hasn't been mentioned is the white date wheel. A black wheel with a white or red date would have been a subtle, classy choice. One man's opinion. E |
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KenC Admin
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Nordstrom wrote: I have this same model (black/red bezel) and the one thing that bothers me that hasn't been mentioned is the white date wheel. A black wheel with a white or red date would have been a subtle, classy choice. One man's opinion. U R correct....but at $250....I ain't gonna bitch about it!!!:D |
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JCKoLnturn 3T WIS 
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I received a black and red bezel Accutron VX200 from Shnoop as well. I think the review was great. One thing not mentioned in the review was the crown. The way the oversized crown is raised up between the crown protectors really makes it easy to wind and set. I'm not sure if this is a great idea if you plan on banging this watch up but it definately feels good. I do take issue with the lume. My lume is disappointing. My watch does sit in the box next to a Breitling SOS and Seiko Sawtooth so that may be an unfair standard. The Accutron lume does not even shine as bright as the blue lume on a couple of Citizens I own. Maybe I'm spoiled but I want everything to light up like my Monster. My bezel is slightly off. It's not a big deal but if I had paid anything close to full price I would of made an issue of it. I just kinda half click till it's just right. I really do enjoy the watch alot. It feels nice to wear and is rather 'dressy' for a diver. I guess because of all the polishing. I think the bracelet makes this particular watch, it's a work of art. |
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