Raven – Trekker 39; Prototype Preview, Vintage Inspired Done Right

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RAVEN TREKKER
The Raven Trekker will be returning in 2020 with an all new 39mm case design. The new Trekker will be available in 4 dial options, and 2 bezel options, creating 8 different Trekker models. The Trekker is in production at this time and should be ready for shipping around December 2020.

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TREKKER SPECS
• New 39mm design
• 47.5mm lug to lug
• Thickness 13mm with crystal
• Thickness 11mm without crystal
• Drilled lugs
• 316L Stainless Steel
• 300 meters WR
• Sapphire box crystal
• AR coated on the inside
• X1 Blue Superluminova
• 20mm to 16mm jubilee bracelet
• Flat jubilee minimizes reflections
• Ceramic or stainless bezel
• Gloss dials
• Polished hands
• Miyota 9015 and 90S5
• Automatic movement
• 30-40 hour power reserve

PRICE: $700

Aug 7, 2020

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Average Bros

On this special episode we preview the upcoming Trekker 39 release from Raven watches. Steve and the Raven brand have really been building some momentum as of late and I think excellent litter divers are going to continue that trend. While more mainstream brands will release vintage inspired divers that forgo some of the more modern niceties as not to compete with some other more high-end modern offerings, Raven goes the other direction and gives us all something that packs a huge punch, both in terms of spec/materials and design/execution. Even in these slightly rougher prototype forms, it's tough not to understand the appeal of what's to come. Let me know what you all think in the comments below, thanks guys!


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PROTOTYPE CHANGES
The images shown during pre-order are prototypes of the Trekker. Below are a list of the changes that will be made during the production:

• Matte black enamel for steel insert
• Dial logo inverted on gray and yellow dials
• Printed dial lume thicker
• Bezel needs to be looser
• Brushed case side on top half
• Polished undercut on case side
• Brush bracelet sides
• Thin links to 3.50mm thick
• More detail on the endlink cuts
• Bracelet screws flush with side
• Bracelet adjustment after the 4th link
• Endlink fitment
• Brushed bezel grip
• Yellow text brighter
• All gloss dials
• All polished hands
• Shield etching on the clasp
• Crown closer to case


https://ravenwatches.com/pages/trekker


There will be a no date version with the Miyota 90S5

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yeah that's clean

at 39mm 47.5 L2L 11mm thick 13mm thick to the crystal it's not small ...but is as thin as GLYCINE COMBAT SUB

- the very audible rotor noise from 9015 USED TO ANNOY ME ...but i wouldn't mind that music nowadays
 
I checked them out but the squared off hands and $700 stopped me cold.

even though it is a solid buy from good micro... in truth...no fan boy here of baton hands... back in the day I would get hard over plongeur...now my diver ardor has cooled... so as other wits have posted searching eclectically in new directions... but

" like supreme court def on porn " I know it when I C it " I know hands I like when I C them...and these do not light me up

not sure if cases " shrinking " to 39mm affect " hand " size ...but i kinda like syringe pointers for precise accuracy as opposed to blunts
 
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Technical
  • Case ModelC65
  • Size 41mm
  • Dial ColourYellow
  • Case MaterialStainless steel
  • Case ColourSteel
  • Bezel ColourSteel
  • Height11.55mm
  • Lug-to-Lug47.1mm
More
Features
  • Limited edition of 316 pieces
  • Swiss made
  • 19 jewel hand-wound movement
  • 42 hour power reserve
  • Christopher Ward 'Colimaçoné' finish on movement
  • Brushed and polished marine-grade stainless steel case
  • High Definition "Trident" motif screw-down backplate
  • Push-in crown stamped with twin flag motif
  • Unidirectional stainless steel bezel
  • Glass box sapphire crystal
  • Matte finish dial with twin flags debossed at 12 o'clock
  • Super-LumiNova® indexes, numerals and hands
  • Cordura® and rubber hybrid waterproof strap with 'Christopher Ward' engraved buckle and quick-release pins for easy changing
  • Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and owner's handbook
 
even though it is a solid buy from good micro... in truth...no fan boy here of baton hands... back in the day I would get hard over plongeur...now my diver ardor has cooled... so as other wits have posted searching eclectically in new directions... but

" like supreme court def on porn " I know it when I C it " I know hands I like when I C them...and these do not light me up

not sure if cases " shrinking " to 39mm affect " hand " size ...but i kinda like syringe pointers for precise accuracy as opposed to blunts
There will always be shrinkage! LOL
 
yeah that's clean

at 39mm 47.5 L2L 11mm thick 13mm thick to the crystal it's not small ...but is as thin as GLYCINE COMBAT SUB

- the very audible rotor noise from 9015 USED TO ANNOY ME ...but i wouldn't mind that music nowadays
^^^^^ :yes: ^^^^^:cheers:
 
https://ravenwatches.com/pages/bronze-trekker

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Bronze is a living metal that changes with time and exposure. The patina of the bronze is to be admired as it changes into a rich dark brown over the years. The bronze Trekker is compact at 39mm yet tough and durable in a 300m dive watch case. With bronze being highly resistant to salt water, you can confidently wear your Trekker into any environment or situation.

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SPECS
39mm bronze case
300 meters WR
CuSn8 bronze
316L stainless case back
ETA 2824 Swiss movt
Gloss ocean blue dial
Box sapphire crystal
AR coating
Blue Superluminova (BGW9)
Swiss rubber strap choices
bronze buckle
leather case
one year warranty
Limited to 30 watches
Price: $980 + shipping :rolleyes:

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The Trekker is on the way and will be shipping to the customers in the next 2 weeks. The pre-order will end this weekend, and FYI there are only 10 spots left for yellow, which we are producing 50 watches. If you are interested in a last minute pre-order, here is the link... https://ravenwatches.com/pages/trekker

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:thumb: for the updated information, Mike.:hat:
 
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