The Dive Watch Connection

Wish all my watches had drilled lugs.

CGSshorty wrote: ↑

Sun Feb 16, 2020 8:51 am

That group has gone downhill, unfortunately. They’re extremely tolerant of fake Seiko dials and cases, as well as the companies who make those fakes.

I didn't know that; thanks for the heads-up, Chris.

Chris suggested I check out the Seiko Mod Group on FB. Lots of great mods and the chance to make contacts. For example: https://i.imgur.com/xCfgvJj.jpg Work by Lyle Krannichfeld This ones done for now. Ct case, green waffle dial, yobokies hands (lume is a bit off but works with the colors of the bui...

Shogun

5661nicholas wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:48 am

These both just arrived from service, really excited to have them back.

Chocodove wrote: ↑

Sat Feb 15, 2020 11:11 am

What’s a “bumper bar case”?

Paul's response to that question:

We have bumper bars around the ship, they are used to bang things into on the back deck and to knock the diving bell into its correct location, the case shape I’ve come up with reminded me of them.

Been following this, too. Paul posted initial treasure Seeker specs: The Treasure Seeker is a new design unlike any other Scurfa model, I’m looking at a high quality brushed and polished finish. Case size 41mm x 49mm and 13mm thick Bumper bar case Grade A Superluminova 300m ~ 1000ft Ceramic bezel in...

Looks good, Joe.

I planned to wait for the release of the two-tone Scurfa Diver One, but decided I would wear a straight SS version more often. Description from the site: The Diver One D1-500 features a stunning gloss black dial with silver polished hands which really stand out. The aluminium bezel frames a sapphire...

I'll need to see more wrist shots to make a decision on this.

raf42 wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 13, 2020 9:55 am

...if only Sinn would make a f'ing adjustable clasp...

Agreed, with more and more micro brands offering adjustable clasps it's way past time to bring that German engineering into play.

raf42 wrote: ↑

Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:44 am

Never wore it off the bracelet; looks sharp, Rob.

Looks black, but dial and bezel are blue.

Looks great.

CGSshorty wrote: ↑

Wed Feb 12, 2020 9:53 am

Needs drilled lugs.

Does placement by a lug count as half a crown guard?

Change of pace, blue Dumas on orange Isofrane.

Is it currently available?

(anywhere)

Came out great.