Review of the Prometheus Recon 5
Up for review today is the second watch from Prometheus, and it's quite a bit different from the Ocean Diver. The Recon 5 is an handwinding aviator, with the characteristic re-think we've come to expect from Prometheus. Let's get started with some specifications: Stainless steel case: 44mm by 10.5mm. Sapphire crystal and caseback. SuperLuminova hands and indicies. Brown leather strap with thorn buckle. 22mm lugs. Non-screwdown large crown for easy winding and setting. Unitas 649..
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Review of the Prometheus Ocean Diver
Up for review today is a truly remarkable watch: the Ocean Diver from Prometheus. It's their first watch, designed by Brian Green, and had quite a saga before it was all done. Let's get started with some specifications: Automatic ETA 2836 movement. Day/date, hacking, and handwinding, 40 hour power reserve. Internal ratcheting dive bezel (via the 2 o'clock crown). Bead-blasted 316L stainless steel case. Sapphire crystal. Water resistant to 300m (1000ft). Screw-down crown for moveme..
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