new SEAL dark diver

[mikeylacroix]

quick few pics
i like it so far
good built, wears well - comfortable caseback, shorter lugs don't dig in and hugs wrist well
the straps and clasps are out of the world
the bezel click is superb - solid, no play; winding action clean and it screws down well - i dig the no guards design
always a fan of these kinda hands, throw in some solid raised markers and I am all in
came with a bunch of stuff - nato, brown leather, canvas watch roll with ..5 slots?
mike is a good guy, always happy to support his work

[Ryeguy]

I like this one a lot. It reminds me a bit of the Kobold Seal which is a good thing. Pricing is pretty competitive too.

There aren't many watch photos that immediately get me to google the brand and investigate a bit more. This one did.

[JP Chestnut]

I'm glad someone is ripping off Kobold.

[toxicavenger]

Looking good. Not to mention the owner is legit, unlike the other dude.

[HapaHapa]

Looks good. I like the short lugs !

[watches503]

I'm glad someone is ripping off Kobold.

They’re not ripping off anyone.

[watches503]

I’m digging it. Would love to see it on bracelet even if I prefer straps.

[JP Chestnut]

I'm glad someone is ripping off Kobold.

They’re not ripping off anyone.

Take a chill pill noob. That watch is clearly aping the kobold seal.

[watches503]

I'm glad someone is ripping off Kobold.

They’re not ripping off anyone.

Take a chill pill noob. That watch is clearly aping the kobold seal.

Sure man, whatever you say. Let’s call it a Kobold rip-off hahahaha

[HapaHapa]

It's an improvement or new interpretation on the Kobold design

[JP Chestnut]

Stupid chunky bezel - check
Same FUCKING NAME - check

To be fair, it's a lot less shitty looking than the Kobold - so kudos to them.

[Panerai7]

I like, looks clean

[toxicavenger]

I like, looks clean

It does. I think they did a dlc version also.

[tattoo chef]

Stupid chunky bezel - check
Same FUCKING NAME - check

To be fair, it's a lot less shitty looking than the Kobold - so kudos to them.

The brand name is Seals. Yes, he calls it the dark seal for this one, I don’t believe he was thinking of kobold at all.
I see it as a stainless bezel Diver is all. Don’t see it the Kobold connection at all.




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[deepcdvr]

Congrats! Nice score

[Axelay2003]

Meh. Only positive for me is the short lugs. If the Kobold Seal had short lugs like this Dark Diver, it would be a win.

[Ryeguy]

Stupid chunky bezel - check
Same FUCKING NAME - check

To be fair, it's a lot less shitty looking than the Kobold - so kudos to them.

The brand name is Seals. Yes, he calls it the dark seal for this one, I don’t believe he was thinking of kobold at all.
I see it as a stainless bezel Diver is all. Don’t see it the Kobold connection at all.




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Really? Kobold Seal was the first thing that popped into my mind when I saw it.

That said, this is certainly a watch design used by a ton of manufacturers. Big 3 o’clock crown, chunky engraved steel bezel, etc. I could’ve said it was equally reminiscent of the old Boschett Cave Dweller.

I actually meant the Kobold comparison as a compliment. I think the dial on this is the nicest of the bunch of this style of watch.

[mikeylacroix]

https://seals-watches.com/collections/d ... ixed-bezel
if i had gotten the smooth bezel...what would u guys be saying lol

[Nellipj]

Yeah, I don’t see Kobold at all. Boschett Cave Dweller is what I see. That said, it’s Meh. The smooth bezel one is better.


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[tattoo chef]

Btw, this was a just arrived thread we crapped all over.
Enjoy the new watch Mikey, I for one love it, hope you do as well.


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[Ryeguy]

https://seals-watches.com/collections/d ... ixed-bezel
if i had gotten the smooth bezel...what would u guys be saying lol

I prefer the one you own to the smooth bezel. The smooth bezel is a bit reminiscent of the Aegir CD-1, but I believe Aegir did the style better.

Like I said, I meant the Kobold comparison as a compliment. If I wanted this style of watch, I’d much rather support this guy than the fire engine madman.

[mikeylacroix]

Btw, this was a just arrived thread we crapped all over.
Enjoy the new watch Mikey, I for one love it, hope you do as well.


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hahaha cheers bud. never a dull day in DWC

the smooth bezel's brushing actually reminded me a little of the Jean Richard Terrascope
which I was quite fond of
my partial liking for it is probably due to that

[Jeep99dad]

Congratulations
I love these and I’ll most likely pick one up too, probably the naked bezel variant.

[Nellipj]

Sorry Mike, my bad. I thought this was a did you see this thread like Tom posts. Apologies.


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[mikeylacroix]

Sorry Mike, my bad. I thought this was a did you see this thread like Tom posts. Apologies.


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no worries dude. we all know each other well enough by now