Obligatory Wristwatch Thread

[davisj]

To those who just picked up a Deep Blue, how are they working out? Quality comparable with their Seiko counterparts?

I like mine enough that I ordered a second over the weekend, a Master 1000. IMO these NATO divers are "upgraded" Seiko SKXs due to the automatic movement (which is Seiko) and the sapphire crystal. I also like the larger size as I'm 6'4" and 196#. The original SKX was a little too small for me.

I think they are worth the $ at 40% off but I don't think they're worth retail. I usually wear a Suunto most days so these are more for "going out". Also, I won't panic if they get some scratches/wear on them. Kinda like my Glocks...

[davisj]

A few shots of my older Kemmner Octopus 2000M Diver. I like the black on black markings and the lume is awesome. Definitely a tool watch.

[Jesting Devil]

Finally got something worth adding. Just waiting on the bracelet

[Maple Syrup Actual]

I like mine enough that I ordered a second over the weekend, a Master 1000. IMO these NATO divers are "upgraded" Seiko SKXs due to the automatic movement (which is Seiko) and the sapphire crystal. I also like the larger size as I'm 6'4" and 196#. The original SKX was a little too small for me.

I think they are worth the $ at 40% off but I don't think they're worth retail. I usually wear a Suunto most days so these are more for "going out". Also, I won't panic if they get some scratches/wear on them. Kinda like my Glocks...

Pretty much exactly my read on it. I usually wear a G-shock for these duties but it's nice to have a mechanical watch that looks attractive but didn't cost an arm and a leg.

I wore mine for snorkeling, boating, swimming, and logging this weekend. I'm not sure what I would do in that period that would prove its worth but I don't have any regrets about my purchase, I'll put it that way. So far my only complaint is that the NATO strap is a little small for me but now that I'm back in the city I'll swap it out. I just didn't have time before I left Thursday night.

The bezel is sure nicely done and the clicks are extremely positive. Alignment seems very accurate. I'll set it to a reference time now and check it in a few days...I got it close on Thursday but there's no point in extreme precision timing over on the island so I didn't do anything to try to ascertain the accuracy of the movement.

[voodoo_man]

If you like old school



http://www.endclothing.com/us/timex-...abtmk1ltd.html

[splittime]

Sinn U1 SDR



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[splittime]

A few shots of my older Kemmner Octopus 2000M Diver. I like the black on black markings and the lume is awesome. Definitely a tool watch.

Great watch, i have same one on the bracelet

[fuse]

They're using a seiko movement so there's evidently some kind of business relationship but beyond OEMing parts I have no idea.

My guess is that Deep Blue pretty much decided to build an upgraded 007, and did so betting that it would sell like crazy.

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The skx007/009 has recently been discontinued. And so they made an 'homage' to a $150 watch.

Which turned out to be genius.

Lol

[fuse]

Here is my Mercer Privateer. Mercer is a microbrand based in New Jersey. The Privateer, their take on a marine chronometer, (shipboard clock) was their I believe 2nd Kickstarter campaign for their 2nd watch.




Has a miyota 8xxx series movement that doesn't hack, but handwinds. I dig it.

If you google the hamilton Khaki Navy, you can see it was probably a pretty clear inspiration..

[Dropkick]

Here is my Mercer Privateer. Mercer is a microbrand based in New Jersey. The Privateer, their take on a marine chronometer, (shipboard clock) was their I believe 2nd Kickstarter campaign for their 2nd watch.

The offset second hand at 4:30 is pretty cool. I've only ever seen those at 6:00