I’m very glad to be able to review this new model from Deep Blue. The Master Explorer Diver 1000, as they call it, is a great dive watch for under $500, and one that I am really impressed with.Coming in at 45mm wide and 16mm thick, the Master Explorer 1000 is not a small watch, but not too large to be cumbersome. The Master Explorer 1000 wears flat against the wrist, making it a very comfort...
Ocean7 Watch Company’s newest model is the Ocean7 LM-8, a homage to a Rolex Deep Sea Sea Dweller (DSSD), but with enough of its own added features to not make it a blatant copy. A friend of mine had recently purchased a LM-8. He raved so much about it, I had him send it to me so I can do a hands-on review. First, we take a look at the packaging. Ocean7 delivers on both presentation and...
Brand new from Cartier is another addition to their ultra-successful Calibre de Cartier Collection – the Cartier Calibre Diver. This model hasn’t been released yet and will be showcased at the premier watch event of the year – the SIHH (Salon Internationale Haute Horlogerie), which kicks off early in 2014. Cartier has released a sneak peak of this model to whet our appetit...
Deep Blue has recently announced a new diver called the “Master Explorer“. This new model, unlike many from Deep Blue, does not feature tritium illumination opting instead for a Super-LumiNova treatment on the indices, hands and bezel scale. Along with what looks to be very powerful lume, the Master Explorer features a 46 x 17 mm stainless steel case fitted with a sapphire crystal and ...
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...