Adicus
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I am moving a copy of my review of this watch from the Look what I got forum, so it might be found more easily by those interested in this watch.
This watch wears very nicely with the rubber tropical strap. It feels really light, especially after taking off a big Deep Blue with a SS Bracelet, LOL! This is not a high end strap, and a nice Kevlar strap would take this watch to the next level. However, it works well enough that there is no overwhelming pressure to immediately replace it.
IMHO, no watch is a true diver, solid case back or not, unless it has screw down crowns, which this doesn't. Multiple gaskets? I don't remember reading about any. The watch's page speaks to "boasting the ingenious super compressor principle" Which, honestly at this writing, I am not familiar with. I will have to google and see what gives. MHO may be changed . . .
I jumped on this watch after stalking it since May, and was able to get in while the 10% discount due to a back order was still on.
I like it because it's a new watch that screams VINTAGE!! Providing the wearer the best of both worlds.
The crystal is sapphire coated mineral, but you can definitely see a purple tint, whether from the Sapphire or AR coating.
The flattened-bubble shape of the crystal adds a wonderful touch. At some angles, it creates a delicate distortion of the dial, but never interferes with reading the time.
The hands float above the depth of the matte black dial. They are not lost against the hour markers, which are the same tint, because of the black lines running down the middle of each of them. I normally don't care for squared edged hands, but these work on this dial.
The second hand is easily distinguishable with the deepest tint of orange on the watch. To me it appears almost a reddish orange, setting it apart from the outer minute dial band that it glides along. Most likely an optical illusion to old eyes, but whatever it is, it works.
As I noted in my original post, the pressure required to turn the inner bezel crown is much greater than that of my mechanical VSA, which moves far too easily with any brush of the wrist. This inner dial is not moving without the distinct intent of the wearer. It is a little thing, but definitely a mark in the pro column for me.
Power by a workhorse automatic Seiko caliber NH35 movement, it is both wind-able and hack-able, and comes with a 41 hour power reserve.
I am pretty certain that I am going to enjoy wearing this beautiful homage to 70's compressor divers on a regular basis.
$225 shipped with no taxes, after 10% discount - no buyer's remorse. If it was full price and I saw it in person I would jump on it again. (The watch comes with a one year warranty.)
Looks like I found their inspiration . . .
https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/1...nt=16688269700
Great article on Super Compressors . . .
https://gearpatrol.com/2011/12/27/ti...or-dive-watch/
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LIMITED EDITION 1970 Pieces
SIZE: 44mm
DEPTH: 200 meters - 660 feet
CASE
44mm stainless steel 316L
14.8mm thickness
24mm lug width
50.5mm lug to lug
2 o’clock crown operates the inner rotating bezel while the 4 o’clock crown adjusts the date and time
Screw-back case with Scaphtopus 3D medal
Sapphire coated double domed mineral glass with Anti-Reflective treatment
MOVEMENT
Automatic Seiko Caliber NH35 with 24 jewels
41-hours power reserve
DIAL
Matte black with date and 60-min inner rotating bezel
Swiss lumens
Grey minutes chapter ring
DESIGN DETAILS
FULL SET
WATCH ROLL
STRAPS
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This watch wears very nicely with the rubber tropical strap. It feels really light, especially after taking off a big Deep Blue with a SS Bracelet, LOL! This is not a high end strap, and a nice Kevlar strap would take this watch to the next level. However, it works well enough that there is no overwhelming pressure to immediately replace it.
IMHO, no watch is a true diver, solid case back or not, unless it has screw down crowns, which this doesn't. Multiple gaskets? I don't remember reading about any. The watch's page speaks to "boasting the ingenious super compressor principle" Which, honestly at this writing, I am not familiar with. I will have to google and see what gives. MHO may be changed . . .
I jumped on this watch after stalking it since May, and was able to get in while the 10% discount due to a back order was still on.
I like it because it's a new watch that screams VINTAGE!! Providing the wearer the best of both worlds.
The crystal is sapphire coated mineral, but you can definitely see a purple tint, whether from the Sapphire or AR coating.
The flattened-bubble shape of the crystal adds a wonderful touch. At some angles, it creates a delicate distortion of the dial, but never interferes with reading the time.
The hands float above the depth of the matte black dial. They are not lost against the hour markers, which are the same tint, because of the black lines running down the middle of each of them. I normally don't care for squared edged hands, but these work on this dial.
The second hand is easily distinguishable with the deepest tint of orange on the watch. To me it appears almost a reddish orange, setting it apart from the outer minute dial band that it glides along. Most likely an optical illusion to old eyes, but whatever it is, it works.
As I noted in my original post, the pressure required to turn the inner bezel crown is much greater than that of my mechanical VSA, which moves far too easily with any brush of the wrist. This inner dial is not moving without the distinct intent of the wearer. It is a little thing, but definitely a mark in the pro column for me.
Power by a workhorse automatic Seiko caliber NH35 movement, it is both wind-able and hack-able, and comes with a 41 hour power reserve.
I am pretty certain that I am going to enjoy wearing this beautiful homage to 70's compressor divers on a regular basis.
$225 shipped with no taxes, after 10% discount - no buyer's remorse. If it was full price and I saw it in person I would jump on it again. (The watch comes with a one year warranty.)
Looks like I found their inspiration . . .
https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/1...nt=16688269700
Great article on Super Compressors . . .
https://gearpatrol.com/2011/12/27/ti...or-dive-watch/
.
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LIMITED EDITION 1970 Pieces
SIZE: 44mm
DEPTH: 200 meters - 660 feet
CASE
44mm stainless steel 316L
14.8mm thickness
24mm lug width
50.5mm lug to lug
2 o’clock crown operates the inner rotating bezel while the 4 o’clock crown adjusts the date and time
Screw-back case with Scaphtopus 3D medal
Sapphire coated double domed mineral glass with Anti-Reflective treatment
MOVEMENT
Automatic Seiko Caliber NH35 with 24 jewels
41-hours power reserve
DIAL
Matte black with date and 60-min inner rotating bezel
Swiss lumens
Grey minutes chapter ring
DESIGN DETAILS
- Inner rotating bezel
- Dual cross-hatched crowns
- Screw-back case with Scaphtopus 3D medal
FULL SET
WATCH ROLL
- 1 Canvas and genuine leather roll with three watch slots
STRAPS
- 1 Tropic silicone band
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