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Review of the MTM Black Seal Xtreme Dive Watch
View the MTM Black Seal photo gallery. I did my first review of an MTM Special Ops watch almost exactly two years ago. If I remember correctly, it was the only MTM model available at the time. MTM is now up to no fewer than eight different models with a...
Review of the Seiko Orange Monster (SKX781)
View the Seiko Orange Monster photo gallery. After James' review of extreme dive watches, I'd like to bring you back to Earth with a review of a modern classic: the Seiko Orange Monster. Introduced in early 2001, and officially called the SKX781, this bold diver from Seiko quickly inherited its...
The New Citizen BL5315-50E Eco-Drive Diver
Citizen is generally less well known than Seiko for their dive watches, however they do offer some very interesting pieces (e.g. a 1,000m mechanical nicknamed "Autozilla"; a 300m Eco-drive called "Eco-zilla"; and a new 200m Eco-Drive known as "Orca", among others). Adding to their innovative diver collection, and challenging what...
Extreme Dive Watches from TechnoMarine, Bell & Ross, MTM, and Sinn
TechnoMarine Abyss Dive watches come in all shapes and sizes, and are available at all different price points. Most watches with a uni-directional rotating bezel and the ability to fit over a wetsuit claim more water resistance then most of us will ever need: usually around 100-200 meters. But the...
The New Suunto D9 and Vyper2 Dive Watches
Suunto, a long-time maker of sophisticated sports watches, also has a line of very nice dive computers for both recreational and professional use. In addition to standard timing features, Suunto dive watches will monitor your air pressure, measure depth and water temperature, and compute things like remaining dive time and...
The New Seiko Prospex 6R15 Divers
For many years now, Seiko has sold a line of mechanical dive watches based on the trusty 7S26 movement (the heart of the watch). They retail for under $200, they are well made and reliable, and they are generally considered to be excellent "beaters". The problem is that the 7S26...
The Rolex Anniversary Submariner (16610LV)
I can't deny that I'm a big Rolex fan. But for a watch enthusiast to love Rolex is a little like a basketball fan saying he loves Michael Jordan. It's sort of unoriginal, and even a little pedestrian. But I make no apologies for my tastes. I think Rolexes are...
Review of the Seiko Kinetic Scubamaster “Stingray”
View the Seiko Kinetic Scubamaster photo gallery. It took a long time to add the Seiko Scubamaster "Stingray" to my collection of divers. I don't remember where I first came across this watch, but since the moment I saw it, I was smitten. After over a month of frantic and...
The Seiko Blue Monster
If you're a Seiko fan, then you've probably heard of the Seiko Orange Monster. It's a must-have for all Seiko collectors. And if you're a real Seiko diver fanatic, you might even have the Seiko Yellow or Black Monsters, as well. But now, there's a new monster to add to...
Kobold Auctions a Soarway Diver SEAL for Katrina Victims
American watchmaker Michael Kobold, along with one of my favorite actors, James Gandolfini, are auctioning an incredible one-of-a-kind Soarway Diver SEAL package for the benefit of Hurricane Katrina victims. Since the American Red Cross is endorsing the auction, I'm assuming the proceeds will go to them, which I believe is...
The Tissot Seastar Chronograph
I've always liked the look of the Tissot Seastar diver, and I like this new model even more with the addition of a chronograph. There's not a lot of information available on the new Tissot Seastar Chronograph, but here's what I've been able to dig up so far: Stainless steel...
Seiko’s New Solar Ignition Diver Watch
This one isn't atomic like the Seiko Ignition Takuma Sato, but it is a solar Ignition, and it is most definitely a beautiful watch. Features include: Titanium case and bracelet. Seiko's own "Hardlex" crystal (used in many of Seiko's divers because it is especially hard). Solar-powered with a 6-month reserve...