More than you expect

I just received the watch today, 9-15-23. Here is what I hope is some helpful information: -It came in the scuba tank, not the Pelican-type box as shown. -It is actually quite a bit lighter than I expected. -The band does not have the dive tables on it. Outstanding, even though I dive. -I have a 7 1/2” wrist and there is plenty of room with the band. It’s a little stiff, but not terribly so. -The bezel, chapter ring, and seconds hand are in perfect alignment. -I’ve only ever had dive watches with 120 clicks on the bezel. I’m actually liking the 60 clicks. Just a smidge of back play, but no more, and probably less than, another very popular Japanese watch maker, with watches that cost twice as much. I know, because I have several of them. -The anti-reflective coating on the crystal works very well. -I don’t find the bezel as slippery as some others do. -The bezel has a slight ridge along the outside circumference. This will help minimize scratches to both the bezel insert and the crystal. -I have complete confidence in the Eco-Drive, having owned a Ray Mears PMT for several years. Wonderfully accurate and trouble-free. -It might not have the cachet some other dive watches do, but it is a handsome watch, has everything a dive/tool watch needs, and is extremely practical. This is a definite sleeper, and I’m very happy I purchased it.

Great Everyday Watch

Pros: I am a fan of eco-drive technology and like that I barely need to think about this watch ever running out of charge. I have no issues with it holding a power reserve, even though I spend most of my time indoors. Though 44mm might seem large on paper, it does not look oversized on my 6.5 inch wrist. Cons: I was not a fan of the rubber strap. It would fit well over a dive suit, but it is a bit long for everyday wear, and it was hard to get a good fit without any micro-adjustment options. It did not transition well to smarter outfits for work. I replaced it with a stainless steel jubilee bracelet and it is perfect. I also wish that the watch had a sapphire crystal. For a watch that is likely to stand the test of time in every other way, this was a shame not to have, and I would have paid extra for it. The bezel is also slightly out of alignment by about 1 or 2 mm, which is barely noticeable but a defect nonetheless. Overall, would buy again. I feel comfortable wearing it everyday in any situation from sports to work.

Classic style and look.

Great looking watch. I love it and have gotten quite a few compliments on it.

Keeps excellent time

I be had this watch Best watch I’ve ever owned would highly recommend