Homage haters, look away....

[Tallguy]

http://ravenwatches.com/vintage-series/
I dig it.....Kingston killer for sure.....

[demer03]

I actually like that....

[BSears]

Really nice. Domed acrylic and a ETA 2824-2, nice lume job including the bezel and more importantly, those case lines. Wow. They did a fantastic job on that one. Me likey. :clap

[snootydog]

Pretty nice looker i guess i will come around to 'Mercedes' hands sooner or later although not liking them also stops me wanting an awful lot of watches

[FlyPenFly]

Ooh lumed bezel. That thing rocks!

[FlyPenFly]

I would order one with a black date wheel.

[CesarG]

Is this a new company?

[fastward]

Is this a new company?

They've been around for 4 years. The guys from Benarus are now involved with them in some capacity.

[tattoo chef]

Is this a new company?

They've been around for 4 years. The guys from Benarus are now involved with them in some capacity.

Im pretty sure Steve from Benarus owns the company exclusively now.

[toxicavenger]

yeah a bunch of kingston fanboi's screamed bloody murder a while back when it was compared to their lovely watch.

for the price it is a better deal and probably manufacture at one of the same plants in asia.

but the fanboi's said that Bills QC is superior so it is worth it.

[Seth]

I own a pair of watches made by Raven. They are utter crap.

Cheap plastic movement rings, filth under the crystal, bezel doesn't line up.

[el presidente]

I own a pair of watches made by Raven. They are utter crap.

Cheap plastic movement rings, filth under the crystal, bezel doesn't line up.

no way!

[demer03]

Duly noted

[Seth]

Don't know about an ownership change, but it used to be run by 'Jeff the watch dude'. I had him do 2 custom watches for me about 2 years ago. They were a disappointment to say the least.

[R@cerx]

Website is down.

[sharkfin]

found a pic to help this thread.


Some interesting info Seth. Don't know much about the brand & watches.
Good to know for those interested.

[toxicavenger]

Don't know about an ownership change, but it used to be run by 'Jeff the watch dude'. I had him do 2 custom watches for me about 2 years ago. They were a disappointment to say the least.

You know you aren't the only one who has said that in the past. Hopefully Steve does own the company and does something good with.

[tattoo chef]

Grabbed this from another forum.


Raven Watch Company is teaming up with STEVRAL LLC for the production of the Vintage Series and all future Raven models. STEVRAL or “Steve + Ralf” is run by Steve Laughlin and Ralf Schreiner who founded and operate Benarus Dive Watches. STEVRAL LLC is the parent company of Benarus. Ralf and Steve have been producing the highest quality watches with the very best of components for the last few years. Steve Laughlin will begin taking over customer service and sales for Raven on July 5th, 2011. Ralf Schreiner will take over the production and quality control of the watches. This new team will bring Raven to the next level of quality and customer service. The new Raven team is looking forward to years of producing the highest quality products and giving the customers an enjoyable watch buying experience

[Seth]

I've owned a few decent watches and the Benarus I had was NOT the highest quality of watch.....

[demer03]

I've owned a few decent watches and the Benarus I had was NOT the highest quality of watch.....

No, not high end, but I thought well executed for a small microbrand. Early in WIShood I had the Barracuda and the Moray. They were good, clean fun.

I got as much, if not more than I paid for.

[uspopo]

I like it and any idea on pricing?

Stan

[Seth]

I've owned a few decent watches and the Benarus I had was NOT the highest quality of watch.....

No, not high end, but I thought well executed for a small microbrand. Early in WIShood I had the Barracuda and the Moray. They were good, clean fun.

I got as much, if not more than I paid for.

Remember when it was all good clean fun? I miss dropping $300 and being thrilled.

[demer03]

I've owned a few decent watches and the Benarus I had was NOT the highest quality of watch.....

No, not high end, but I thought well executed for a small microbrand. Early in WIShood I had the Barracuda and the Moray. They were good, clean fun.

I got as much, if not more than I paid for.

Remember when it was all good clean fun? I miss dropping $300 and being thrilled.

Yep...and I couldn't imagine spending a grand on a freakin watch....

[Tallguy]

I like it and any idea on pricing?

Stan

Was supposed to be in the $700 range....

[homathetes]

I had a Moray 1 for a short stint, and it was as well executed as any microbrew I've had. No problems. I bet this new Raven will be solid.