813 Unlike the current trend of smaller watches, this cushion style case is 43mm and if you are someone with a large wrist, has a massive H-Link style bracelet that can easily fit up to an 8 1/2 inch wrist, if not more. If you actually plan on putting this watch over a wetsuit to head into the ocean, it has the ratcheting extension dive clasp, which is also good if you need a little extra length due to sizing issues or just because of a really hot day. The one thing this bracelet lacks is screw links as the Vancouver Watch Blood and Thunder uses friction pins, though I don’t know if I really consider that to be an issue. I like the ease of screw links, as a mini screwdriver is all you need and only takes a minute or so, but you usually need to Loctite them, especially on Hong Kong manufactured microbrand divers, and in my experience, friction pins have never let me down.
Vancouver Blood and Thunder
These days, people are looking for value more than ever, and the Vancouver Watch Blood and Thunder has that in spades. Between ongoing inflation and of course the pandemic, we are seeing prices rising for all products, including microbrand watches. The Blood and Thunder is almost a nod to the past, where we could get a quality watch with a quality movement for under $400, one of the things that made microbrands so attractive in the first place; an alternative to the mainstream watches, even if you were looking at grey market prices. This model sells for $329, and at that price, you are probably expecting something of substandard quality, but you would be wrong. Comparing this piece to many others out there in the microbrand watch world, many would believe you paid at least $5-600 for the Vancouver. Yes, it really is that good.
Specifications:
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43mm Diameter Case Solid 316L Surgical Grade Steel Case
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50mm Lug to Lug
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14.5mm Thick
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22mm Lug Width
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Miyota 9015 Mechanical Movement
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300M Water Resistant with XL 8mm Easy-Grip Screw-Down Crown
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120 Click Uni-Directional Rotating Solid Bezel with Super-Luminova Markers
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Sapphire Crystal with AR (Anti-Reflective) Coating
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Swiss Super-Luminova Application and Drilled Lugs
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Full-length Surgical Grade 316L Solid Steel Bracelet
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1 Year-Warranty on all Functional Parts