I got my hands on 5 different watch bands from Clockwork Synergy, in a wide range of styles. Here I’ll review them all in one post.
I’ve managed to get a quick look at the lovely Seiko SRPC07 ‘Orange Samurai’. It’s a heavy duty, unique looking diver that is sure to stand out.
The WATCHPOD is an inexpensive, compact watch case designed to offer the maximum protection in a small package for your expensive watches. Find out how it holds up here.
The Citizen Promaster Diver range encompasses a varied selection of interesting and useful watches. Today I’m reviewing the most affordable diver in the range, the Citizen Promaster Diver BN0151-09L. It’s extremely popular for several reasons – solar powered movement, great looking dial, and of course the low price.
Strapcode has made a name for themselves providing aftermarket bracelets and straps, especially ones designed for Seiko’s various dive watches. In this review of the Strapcode Endmill bracelet I’ll show why you should consider picking one of these up for your Seiko or Orient diver.
Introduction The Orient Ray II, along with it’s sister model the Mako II, is always on the short list of recommended first automatic watches for people just starting to get into watch collecting. It’s main competitor for first time buyers money is mainly the Seiko SKX007, which I’ve already reviewed …
The Timex T2N958 Depth Gauge offers some of the best value and features of any diver in it’s price range. Find out why in this review of the Timex T2N958.
The Stuhrling Aquadiver Regatta Champion is one of the most inexpensive divers available. In this review I’ll show you if it’s worth picking up.
I picked up my Casio MRW200H six months ago, and have been playing with it ever since. Available on Amazon for the low, low price of $15 shipped, it’s the cheapest ‘diver’ I’ve come across yet. It’s gotten pretty high reviews on most shopping sites, so I just had to …
Introduction The Casio Duro MDV106-1A dive watch is well known among both SCUBA divers and budget-oriented watch collectors. In this review of the MDV106-1A I’ll show exactly why it’s so well known. Commonly available for only $50 from online retailers such as Amazon, the Casio Duro stands out in that it …
Thinking about picking up a modern classic, the Seiko SKX007? In this review hopefully I’ll be able to convince you that yes, you do want to grab one of these.
I’ll start off this review with this: Rubber straps are great for diving, but if you wear your diver all over the place like I do, well, they just don’t really look that great. Downright bad possibly. I’ve been wearing my Seiko SKX007 for a while now and have finally …
The Vostok Amphibia is a classic automatic diver’s watch, and a special piece of wristwatch history. It’s also my top pick for a mechanical, affordable dive watch under $100. In my review of the Amphibia I’ll show you just why that is. Many people have an almost strange fascination with …
BeKinder DesignChateau
It does not, lug holes are too far to the outside.
Sandris
Does the Strapcode bracelet fit properly? Read somewhere that there were slight diferences in lug shape between Ray II and III..
Harry Bouma
I am glad you didn't Reed! Too many people allready wear a warch for a short time and then review it. What you do is a niche, really special! And…
Reed Gibson
Thanks Harry! I keep telling myself I'm going to buy a watch, wear it for a couple weeks, write a review and then sell it on so that I can…
Reed Gibson
Thanks for the feedback Matt. Where are you getting this info about the Mako 3 vs. Ray 3? The Japanese Orient site doesn't seem to use that branding ( I…