another one off the beaten track: Swarovski Octea Abyssal

[mikeylacroix]

betcha didn't see this one coming
this is the newer version without the swan Logo on the dial. personally wouldn't have minded it




44mm. 200m WR. Runs on an ETA2824-2



chapter ring..solid markers, clean dial design, cool hands..everything I like
add in a blued seconds hand...and an oddly endearing white on black date wheel...



AR coating is solid..whats cool is the facet-ed ceramic bezel


the fit is remarkably good. finishing is matte overall...the crevices could be done better


the bracelet is where it gets real cool

aluminum makes for a super light bracelet that fits real well in the lugs

pretty sure those are crystals

clasp is well made but could be better finished
each H link and middle part can be removed, that and half links allow for tons of fitting options


cool caseback and the swan logo on the crown: which winds and screw in beautifully


bezel clicks real good too, comparable to the pelagos imo




wrist shot, fits well due to the slim-ish case


lume!

[marchone]

It looks a lot like the GS SBGX115.

[mikeylacroix]

definitely some resemblance there

[Heuerville]

Thanks Mike. I've never seen that before, I didn't even know they made watches. I actually really like it. The bezel design is really cool - nice to see someone do something different from the standard 'Sub-style' markings.

[dmgreen11]

Was not familiar with the company.

What is the lug-to-lug on this one?

Personally would prefer it without the date, but overall they did a nice job on this one.

Darren

[mikeylacroix]

Was not familiar with the company.

What is the lug-to-lug on this one?

Personally would prefer it without the date, but overall they did a nice job on this one.

Darren

49.5 based on my super accurate watch on ruler eyeball

[dnslater]

Interesting design for sure. Are the black elements on the bracelet ceramic?

[mikeylacroix]

Interesting design for sure. Are the black elements on the bracelet ceramic?

faceted crystals.
it is a swarovski after all lol

[T.R.]

That is one interesting looking new watch. I did not know Swarovski was branding watches now. The faceted bezel has a killer look.

I like how they put the lollipop on the bottom half of the second hand... just like they do on a Tuna and on the Seiko pictured.

Cool dial.

[GregBe]

Cool Mike...I love how you are not afraid to go off the beaten path in your dive watch selection.

[AtomicTom]

Boy Mike, this looks insanely nice ! Seems like Swarovski really has been doing
it's homework on dive watches. ..This model has everything we enjoy about dive
watches. ..You've got a terrific bezel, and case. Even sharp looking hands, and
markers. Love the hexagon on the second hand, and finishing touches like that.

That case-back is a work of art, and so is that bracelet. ..This one's so impressive !!!

Congratulations Mike !

[Oilers Fan]

I like that watch. As others have said, I didn't know that these existed either. Nice pick-up!!

[HapaHapa]

It looks a lot like the GS SBGX115.

That my my first thought too. Similar white black color scheme and markers if I remember correctly.

[falcon4311]

I had no idea they made watches, that is pretty damn cool.

[jsj11]

That is such a Mike watch - totally off the beaten track!

[polaco23]

First time seeing one. I like the faceted bezel. I like how this has restraint from being created super flashy, from a company like Swarovski. Curious how the Al bracelet will hold up over time.