(my ripper tribute shot...)
I have to say it is a very comfortable watch. The cushion case is nice and it seems to "reach" down and rest on the wrist at times. Nice.
The bracelet blew me away. It is first class and has a n execellent clasp (kinda the norm now). I did lightly polish the center Rice links... the case has polished side and bezel.. figured the bracelet should shine a bit. The clasp cross lock is also polished. Neat.
The bezel is hard to read, odd for a dive watch. It is two toned, brushed (inner) and polished (outer). Here is a pic that kinda gives you an idea as to it's look in the sun....
It is a shade of orange that is both pleasing and fun, in a summer / water sort of way. Here is my best shot of the shade of orange.... The UnderArmor shirt is darker.
There is something tricky about the proportions. This is a very small wearing 43mm watch. The mild thickness is easy to deal with and the weight is ok. The "sub hatch" effect with the small dial and the cushion case is excellent and attractive. My old 5000t was bigger and not as comfortable IMHO. The bracelet, is the "biggest" wearing 20mm one I have ever had. It just looks bigger then it is. The cushion case is the big reason for all this. It seems to fall away and disappear and the attachments look Big (bracelet) or Small (dial) due to the angles..... Although it does wear like a 40mm watch...
I have the rubber too....
It is very thick and well made. It is fitted to the case and and falls away from it at an small angle.... It is a shade or two off of the dial orange and Matte (it is rubber). I think it would be a great beach / boat use item. Give the bracelet a break....
I would recommend the 1000t wholeheartedly.
