Reviews

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..

Today's review is Casio's latest in their Frogman line of G-Shock dive watches. These are the first in that line to have atomic timekeeping and solar power. Let's take a look and see what you get for a list price of $725! Specifications: Water resistant to 200m (660ft). Dedicated dive timer with surface interval measurement and logbook. Tide graph and moon phase (based on UTC offset and lunitidal interval). DLC-coated stainless steel case, integral rubber strap with double-tang buc..

Presenting the new dive watch company Helson Watches and their first model, the Shark Diver. Powered by the trusty Miyota 8215 (as seen in the Halios Holotype and others), it's very attractive new entry. Specifications: Water resistant to a over-engineered 2,000m (6,600ft or so). You'll not survive nearly long as your watch. (By the way, we like "over-engineered.") Unidirectional bezel. Luminova lume on hands, indices, and bezel. 316L stainless steel case. Unusually magnetism-res..

The Seiko SBCM023 is a deceptive watch. At first glance, if you look at the bezel, case, bracelet and dial, it appears to hail from their line of SKX mechanical divers. The guarded crown at four o'clock position, the SKX hands, and thick lume all conspire to deceive. A closer look at the dial with its "perpetual calendar" text tells the informed observer that this is, in fact, an unusual quartz movement. Let's start with the impressive and somewhat unusual specifications: 316L stainless ..

Halios has released new details on it upcoming BlueRing diver. The BlueRing is the follow up to the Holotype and mixes similar style with a lower profile case measuring 15x45mm. If the success of the sold-out Holotype is any indication at all, the BlueRing will go quickly, and hold its value well in the second hand markets. The BlueRing will be offered in a limited run of 300 units spread across three dials (black, silver, and blue). The BlueRing will be powered by one of two movements: Seik..