Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

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Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by AtomicTom » Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:18 am

Did everybody check out these new watches from Ocean Crawler?

There is the Core Diver with 44mm stainless steel cases, 600m WR, AR coated
sapphire crystals, 120 click unidirectional sapphire rotating bezel with BGW9
lume, an army of eye-catching dial, and bezel combinations with even more
Super-Luminova on their numbers, markers, and hands. On top of that, there
are mesh bracelets, and Sellita SW200 automatic behind it all.

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Next you have the Ocean Navigator which has a 43.1mm titanium case, 600m
WR, 120 click unidirectional sapphire bezel with BGW9 lume, a solar bezel,
black, blue, or meteorite dials with C3 Super-Luminova coated hands, and
markers, and the STP1-11 automatic behind everything.

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Ocean Crawler with even more info...

https://www.oceancrawler.com/

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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by HapaHapa » Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:30 pm

The Core Diver is a little raucous but I like it. The mesh looks really good with that case and bezel.
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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Joeprez » Mon Nov 12, 2018 4:00 pm

The blue dial Core Diver (both models) are actually pretty nice. Good summer beater depending on price.
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Omega / Tudor / Rolex / Sinn / Doxa / Seiko

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Post by Jeep99dad » Mon Nov 12, 2018 7:12 pm

That’s a great looking watch and he makes quality products too.
Once these are out of you want a good price let me know
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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by AtomicTom » Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:09 am

So nice right guys?!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Not only is the design have you covered
modern, or classic wise, but then there look to be an armada of choices
too ! :) It makes it nearly impossible to pick out a favorite among all of
them.

So happy everyone is enjoying these !!!

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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by watches503 » Sat Dec 01, 2018 2:00 am

I love that black and white bezel the most but I like them all. Wrong time for me but I’ll get it next year.

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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by johnh1265 » Sat Dec 01, 2018 10:34 am

I like the blue Core,might have to treat myself for Xmas....

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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Jeep99dad » Sat Dec 01, 2018 12:03 pm

Christian the owner will be here in Charlotte presenting his line up and meeting local enthusiasts the 13th for a micro event at a local AD. I am looking forward to it, love his watches. I may leave with a blue dial Core
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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Axelay2003 » Sat Dec 01, 2018 6:08 pm

Sold here. $100 less than main site.

https://watchgauge.com/collections/ocean-crawler
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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by bedlam » Sat Dec 01, 2018 7:15 pm

I actually like the Navigator...but then there is the usual micro-watch bezel disease.

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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Jeep99dad » Sat Dec 01, 2018 7:21 pm

Axelay2003 wrote:Sold here. $100 less than main site.

https://watchgauge.com/collections/ocean-crawler
Don’t buy it there without asking me first if you want one. Just let me know which one and I’ll check on pricing
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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Nellipj » Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:00 pm

This is a great version.

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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by mattcantwin » Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:14 pm

AtomicTom wrote:
Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:18 am
Next you have the Ocean Navigator which has a 43.1mm titanium case, 600m
WR, 120 click unidirectional sapphire bezel with BGW9 lume, a solar bezel...
Solar bezel? :shrug:
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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by AtomicTom » Mon Dec 03, 2018 10:08 am

mattcantwin wrote:
Sat Dec 01, 2018 8:14 pm
AtomicTom wrote:
Mon Nov 12, 2018 11:18 am
Next you have the Ocean Navigator which has a 43.1mm titanium case, 600m
WR, 120 click unidirectional sapphire bezel with BGW9 lume, a solar bezel...
Solar bezel? :shrug:
Matt, so sorry am getting back to this so late. :oops: Just seeing your question.

The outer bezel is a normal unidirectional rotating, and then the inner is called a
solar bezel, or compass. Where you evidently use the hour hand of the watch with
the sun, and then match the hour on the inner bezel. Have a little more info that's
from their website here for you... :thumbsup:


This special edition watch features an all Sapphire unidirectional rotating bezel which bears hour-markers filled with 7 layers of Swiss C3 SuperLuminova. Powerful lume on the key elements guarantees perfect readability when deep diving.

The Ocean Navigator features a patent-pending dual bezel and triple crown case design. The outer bezel is a timing bezel while the inner bezel is a solar compass. The crown at 10 o'clock controls the inner bezel while the crown at 8 o'clock is a helium release valve.

To use the solar compass, you simply point the hour hand of the watch toward the sun and match the hour on the inner solar bezel (orange numbers for the northern hemisphere and white ones for the southern hemisphere) to the hour hand on your watch. The H next to EAST refers to ‘Horizon’ and indicates the position within the solar compass where the most accurate cardinal coordinates can be taken during the day on the northern hemisphere. The measurements taken furthest from H will be the least accurate.

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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by mattcantwin » Mon Dec 03, 2018 11:10 am

Thanks, Tom. :thumbsup:
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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Jeep99dad » Mon Dec 03, 2018 5:59 pm

Got pricing on the core and it’s super competitive
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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Honeybadger » Wed Dec 05, 2018 12:52 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:Christian the owner will be here in Charlotte presenting his line up and meeting local enthusiasts the 13th for a micro event at a local AD. I am looking forward to it, love his watches. I may leave with a blue dial Core
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I may be in the Charlotte area next week for work. What are the details of the event?


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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by johnh1265 » Thu Dec 06, 2018 1:51 pm

A big shout out to Brice for his help in securing a few of these pieces...

Great pricing,real value for money IMO

Heading down under,1x Core BL/BL 1x Core Orange Ix Navigator Blue.

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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Jeep99dad » Fri Dec 14, 2018 7:27 pm

johnh1265 wrote:A big shout out to Brice for his help in securing a few of these pieces...

Great pricing,real value for money IMO

Heading down under,1x Core BL/BL 1x Core Orange Ix Navigator Blue.
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Post by Axelay2003 » Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:51 am

I like that version, Brice. How does the Orange dial shade compare to Doxa orange?
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Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Jeep99dad » Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:35 am

Axelay2003 wrote:I like that version, Brice. How does the Orange dial shade compare to Doxa orange?
Very different. Has more of a rust orange feel to it in some lighting and a sort of metallic feel. Less bright. Loved it.
At the price it’s a no brainer to me.

Also not everyone knows but his watches are assembled, tested and QC’d in Rochester, NY ImageImage

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Christian the owner and I chatting watches over a beer
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His original diver which I loved. Wanted to steal it off this wrist Image
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New proto
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These are made of titanium
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Nice depth at the edges with a subtle step from the chapter ring to the main dial and the raised markers protruding
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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Axelay2003 » Sat Dec 15, 2018 10:46 am

That orange one pops! Brice, can you ask him if the orange dial Core will be the same as this Champion?

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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Jeep99dad » Sat Dec 15, 2018 7:47 pm

Axelay2003 wrote:That orange one pops! Brice, can you ask him if the orange dial Core will be the same as this Champion?

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You’re asking if the watch above is the. Same as the orange as this
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It’s not
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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by Axelay2003 » Sat Dec 15, 2018 8:34 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:
Sat Dec 15, 2018 7:47 pm
Axelay2003 wrote:That orange one pops! Brice, can you ask him if the orange dial Core will be the same as this Champion?

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You’re asking if the watch above is the. Same as the orange as this
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It’s not
Ok, thanks.
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Re: Ocean Crawler's Core Diver and Ocean Navigator

Post by johnh1265 » Sun Dec 16, 2018 6:35 pm

Great pics Brice

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