In for Review – The OCEAN7 LM-4 V2
Answers.com defines Ceramic as “Any of various hard, brittle, heat-resistant and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing a nonmetallic mineral, such as clay, at a high temperature”. Ceramic materials have been used in many applications including pottery, bricks, ballistic protection, knife blades, automotive braking systems and even watchmaking. Obviously, we are most concerned with the watchmaking application where ceramic is favoured because it is lighter, stronger..
Read MoreOCEAN7 Announces the LM-5 and LM-4 V2
OCEAN7 Watches has announced two new models, the LM-5 and the LM-4 V2. The LM-5 is OCEAN7's newest flagship dive watch and the LM-4 V2 is the newest version of OCEAN7's successful ceramic cased sport watch the LM-4. We have reviewed a number of OCEAN7 models in the past and have found them to represent good value and craftsmanship for a relatively new independent manufacturer. Click through for a breakdown of the new models. LM-5 42 x 13mm polished steel case ETA 2824-2 (optional C..
Read MoreOCEAN7 Classic and AirNautic Classic 24 Review
OCEAN7 and its sister brand AirNautic, are well known for making sport and dive watches with a variety of styles and quite a few models have been seen on Watch Report in the past. After so many dive and aviation watches it was surprising to see a modern dress watch come from OCEAN7 but they have made one and its known simply as The Classic. We have two examples to show you today one is the OCEAN7 variant dressed in PVD with a standard movement and the other is the AirNautic version sporting a ..
Read MoreReview of the OCEAN7 G-1 GMT
As watch reviewers, we are always on the look out for watches that appeal to a wide crowd rather than just "watch nerds." OCEAN7 Watch Company has been making watches that fit both descriptions for sometime, so when they offered to send a review sample of the new G-1 GMT, it was tough to guess where it would land. What we found was that the G-1 GMT clearly offers something for everyone. Let's start with the specs: 42x13mm Stainless steel case (brushed/polished or PVD). ETA 2893-2 GMT m..
Read MoreReview of OCEAN7 G-2S Dive Chronograph
A couple of years ago, we reviewed the OCEAN7 G-2 Chronograph, and today we bring you the re-tuned follow-up: the G-2S. The G-2S is largely similar, but brings a few nice updates and changes over the original G-2 including a changed dial style and subdial layout, revised pushers, PVD finishes, and an HeV (helium escape valve) to aid in increasing the water resistance to 1000m (the original G-2 is 200m). As we covered in our last review, the G-2 series of dive chronographs are heavy duty t..
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