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Re: Ares Watches

Post by PGERRITY » Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:25 pm

Ohhh yes. Love it! Hits the sweet spot size-wise , lume is insane, and super comfortable. Nice work MG
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Re: Ares Watches

Post by JDC222 » Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:35 pm

PGERRITY wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:25 pm
Ohhh yes. Love it! Hits the sweet spot size-wise , lume is insane, and super comfortable. Nice work MGA6103640-1E40-4992-BFEC-20FB0E4BBEE7.jpeg
Congrats Pat!! :fro:
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Re: Ares Watches

Post by mellonb1 » Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:50 pm

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I like this one a lot. I was a little worried about the longish lugs after seeing some pics, but in reality it’s just fine. Well done.

It also works for taking out the trash.

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Congrats Todd..I'm loving mine.

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Post by mellonb1 » Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:52 pm

PGERRITY wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:25 pm
Ohhh yes. Love it! Hits the sweet spot size-wise , lume is insane, and super comfortable. Nice work MGA6103640-1E40-4992-BFEC-20FB0E4BBEE7.jpeg
Looking good, Pat. Congrats!

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Re: Ares Watches

Post by matt.wu » Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:06 pm

Yeah, the size is perfect. It’s definitely not too big, but it has good presence.

I definitely swapped out the stock strap immediately, as it was much too stiff for my preference, but find it wears like a dream on Toxics (especially Shiznit) or any two-piece straps.

The lug hole placement is great and works well to avoid gap at the lugs with straps.
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Post by SoCal C4S » Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:16 pm

I like the OEM straps, but will probably move it to a rubber strap soon, as those are my favorite. All of my other 22mm straps left with the IWC.

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Re: Ares Watches

Post by PGERRITY » Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:49 pm

JDC222 wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:35 pm
PGERRITY wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2019 6:25 pm
Ohhh yes. Love it! Hits the sweet spot size-wise , lume is insane, and super comfortable. Nice work MGA6103640-1E40-4992-BFEC-20FB0E4BBEE7.jpeg
Congrats Pat!! :fro:
Thanks!

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Re: Ares Watches

Post by JDC222 » Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:56 pm

matt.wu wrote:
Tue Mar 05, 2019 7:06 pm
Yeah, the size is perfect. It’s definitely not too big, but it has good presence.

I definitely swapped out the stock strap immediately, as it was much too stiff for my preference, but find it wears like a dream on Toxics (especially Shiznit) or any two-piece straps.

The lug hole placement is great and works well to avoid gap at the lugs with straps.
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Re: Ares Watches

Post by hoppyjr » Tue Mar 05, 2019 9:44 pm

I’ll bet it would look great on Isofrane, but I can’t seem to find mine.

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Re: Ares Watches

Post by abuemily » Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:11 am

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Finally got around to wearing mine—ticks a lot on boxes and will be my grab ‘n go, particularly while traveling. This is my first (non-digital) quartz, however, and I’ll have to get used to the second hand—mine actually misses every seconds marker.


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Post by matt.wu » Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:14 am

abuemily wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:11 am
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Finally got around to wearing mine—ticks a lot on boxes and will be my grab ‘n go, particularly while traveling. This is my first (non-digital) quartz, however, and I’ll have to get used to the second hand—mine actually misses every seconds marker.


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I have half a mind to get mine modded soon. I may have the seconds hand cut down so that only the circle in the center remains to cover the post, then you can't see the ticking. I've done it to a few of my previous watches, both quartz and auto.
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Re: Ares Watches

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:20 am

matt.wu wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:14 am
abuemily wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:11 am
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Finally got around to wearing mine—ticks a lot on boxes and will be my grab ‘n go, particularly while traveling. This is my first (non-digital) quartz, however, and I’ll have to get used to the second hand—mine actually misses every seconds marker.


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I have half a mind to get mine modded soon. I may have the seconds hand cut down so that only the circle in the center remains to cover the post, then you can't see the ticking. I've done it to a few of my previous watches, both quartz and auto.
I've seen some of your previous work - looks bad a$$ - it would drive me crazy, though. I'm always timing sht :ugeek:
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Re: Ares Watches

Post by matt.wu » Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:43 am

deepcdvr wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:20 am
matt.wu wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:14 am
abuemily wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:11 am
Finally got around to wearing mine—ticks a lot on boxes and will be my grab ‘n go, particularly while traveling. This is my first (non-digital) quartz, however, and I’ll have to get used to the second hand—mine actually misses every seconds marker.


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I have half a mind to get mine modded soon. I may have the seconds hand cut down so that only the circle in the center remains to cover the post, then you can't see the ticking. I've done it to a few of my previous watches, both quartz and auto.
I've seen some of your previous work - looks bad a$$ - it would drive me crazy, though. I'm always timing sht :ugeek:
Use your phone? :shrug:

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Re: Ares Watches

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Mar 06, 2019 12:12 pm

matt.wu wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:43 am
deepcdvr wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:20 am
matt.wu wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:14 am
abuemily wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:11 am
Finally got around to wearing mine—ticks a lot on boxes and will be my grab ‘n go, particularly while traveling. This is my first (non-digital) quartz, however, and I’ll have to get used to the second hand—mine actually misses every seconds marker.


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I have half a mind to get mine modded soon. I may have the seconds hand cut down so that only the circle in the center remains to cover the post, then you can't see the ticking. I've done it to a few of my previous watches, both quartz and auto.
I've seen some of your previous work - looks bad a$$ - it would drive me crazy, though. I'm always timing sht :ugeek:
Use your phone? :shrug:

:lol: :mrgreen:
pffffttt.. I'd have to shave holes in my beard, buy skinny jeans and maybe buy a beret...Prly rather wear a watch.
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Re: Ares Watches

Post by JDC222 » Wed Mar 06, 2019 12:16 pm

abuemily wrote:Image
Finally got around to wearing mine—ticks a lot on boxes and will be my grab ‘n go, particularly while traveling. This is my first (non-digital) quartz, however, and I’ll have to get used to the second hand—mine actually misses every seconds marker.


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Re: Ares Watches

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Mar 06, 2019 12:24 pm

deepcdvr wrote:
matt.wu wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:43 am
deepcdvr wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:20 am
matt.wu wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:14 am
abuemily wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:11 am
Finally got around to wearing mine—ticks a lot on boxes and will be my grab ‘n go, particularly while traveling. This is my first (non-digital) quartz, however, and I’ll have to get used to the second hand—mine actually misses every seconds marker.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I have half a mind to get mine modded soon. I may have the seconds hand cut down so that only the circle in the center remains to cover the post, then you can't see the ticking. I've done it to a few of my previous watches, both quartz and auto.
I've seen some of your previous work - looks bad a$$ - it would drive me crazy, though. I'm always timing sht :ugeek:
Use your phone? :shrug:

:lol: :mrgreen:
pffffttt.. I'd have to shave holes in my beard, buy skinny jeans and maybe buy a beret...Prly rather wear a watch.
Would it be a green beret?

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Re: Ares Watches

Post by Grahamcombat » Wed Mar 06, 2019 1:18 pm

abuemily wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:11 am
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Finally got around to wearing mine—ticks a lot on boxes and will be my grab ‘n go, particularly while traveling. This is my first (non-digital) quartz, however, and I’ll have to get used to the second hand—mine actually misses every seconds marker.


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We can reposition the dial but it will most likely continue to miss some of them. All of them do and will. With the Ronda 715 and printed dials its the issue that not only I have, but every major manufacturer using the movement and others.

For me it was a design spec decision based on two factors and two factors only:

1. The function of a seconds hand on a diver is a proof of life indicator, so it missing the small marker by a fraction is acceptable because it is performing its bigger first job, and

2. The 10 year longevity. I'll trade a minutely precise quartz movement that burns energy to start and stop the second hand for a year or two for a watch that has a robust proof of life indicator and 10 year battery every time.

ARES has a 7 day return policy so ultimately, if it isn't your cup of tea, send it back.

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Re: Ares Watches

Post by Johnnyspy » Wed Mar 06, 2019 1:26 pm

Well…reading this thread certainly has been interesting...

I've been impressed with the design appearance of the Diver-1, still curious about the choice of forgoing the date complication on the 715li. That being said I think I like that, particularly when the watch would be used as a diver. Less clutter on the watch face, and no cares about the date when diving, I suppose unless its a night gig. When working I don't often dive with a watch, however I'm going to make an exception with this one.

However out of curiosity, is there a limited number of Diver-1's that MG has available for sale? As in, has the demand already exhausted his current production run? I mean I ordered one anyway... but ya know, inquiring minds and such.
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Re: Ares Watches

Post by abuemily » Wed Mar 06, 2019 1:31 pm

Grahamcombat wrote:
abuemily wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:11 am
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Finally got around to wearing mine—ticks a lot on boxes and will be my grab ‘n go, particularly while traveling. This is my first (non-digital) quartz, however, and I’ll have to get used to the second hand—mine actually misses every seconds marker.


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We can reposition the dial but it will most likely continue to miss some of them. All of them do and will. With the Ronda 715 and printed dials its the issue that not only I have, but every major manufacturer using the movement and others.

For me it was a design spec decision based on two factors and two factors only:

1. The function of a seconds hand on a diver is a proof of life indicator, so it missing the small marker by a fraction is acceptable because it is performing its bigger first job, and

2. The 10 year longevity. I'll trade a minutely precise quartz movement that burns energy to start and stop the second hand for a year or two for a watch that has a robust proof of life indicator and 10 year battery every time.

ARES has a 7 day return policy so ultimately, if it isn't your cup of tea, send it back.
Oh, I figured that was the issue and it doesn’t really bother me (much). I knew going into this that it would probably miss the mark, so to speak, on the second hand. I dig the watch and for what I want(ed) it for it meets my needs—I have no intention of sending it back.


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Re: Ares Watches

Post by deepcdvr » Wed Mar 06, 2019 3:13 pm

Johnnyspy wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 1:26 pm
Well…reading this thread certainly has been interesting...

I've been impressed with the design appearance of the Diver-1, still curious about the choice of forgoing the date complication on the 715li. That being said I think I like that, particularly when the watch would be used as a diver. Less clutter on the watch face, and no cares about the date when diving, I suppose unless its a night gig. When working I don't often dive with a watch, however I'm going to make an exception with this one.

However out of curiosity, is there a limited number of Diver-1's that MG has available for sale? As in, has the demand already exhausted his current production run? I mean I ordered one anyway... but ya know, inquiring minds and such.
Welcome to DWC :cheers:

Sadly, I suspect this will be the kindest welcome you can expect around here..
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Re: Ares Watches

Post by JDC222 » Wed Mar 06, 2019 3:19 pm

deepcdvr wrote:
Johnnyspy wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 1:26 pm
Well…reading this thread certainly has been interesting...

I've been impressed with the design appearance of the Diver-1, still curious about the choice of forgoing the date complication on the 715li. That being said I think I like that, particularly when the watch would be used as a diver. Less clutter on the watch face, and no cares about the date when diving, I suppose unless its a night gig. When working I don't often dive with a watch, however I'm going to make an exception with this one.

However out of curiosity, is there a limited number of Diver-1's that MG has available for sale? As in, has the demand already exhausted his current production run? I mean I ordered one anyway... but ya know, inquiring minds and such.
Welcome to DWC :cheers:

Sadly, I suspect this will be the kindest welcome you can expect around here..
Not true, I sent him a welcome gift
...one that Terry once gave me...I’m sure that he’ll love it. ;)
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Re: Ares Watches

Post by Johnnyspy » Wed Mar 06, 2019 3:28 pm

JDC222 wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 3:19 pm
deepcdvr wrote:
Johnnyspy wrote:
Wed Mar 06, 2019 1:26 pm
Well…reading this thread certainly has been interesting...

I've been impressed with the design appearance of the Diver-1, still curious about the choice of forgoing the date complication on the 715li. That being said I think I like that, particularly when the watch would be used as a diver. Less clutter on the watch face, and no cares about the date when diving, I suppose unless its a night gig. When working I don't often dive with a watch, however I'm going to make an exception with this one.

However out of curiosity, is there a limited number of Diver-1's that MG has available for sale? As in, has the demand already exhausted his current production run? I mean I ordered one anyway... but ya know, inquiring minds and such.
Welcome to DWC :cheers:

Sadly, I suspect this will be the kindest welcome you can expect around here..
Not true, I sent him a welcome gift
...one that Terry once gave me...I’m sure that he’ll love it. ;)
haha thank you , Glad to be here, but I buckled up for safety just to be sure...
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Re: Ares Watches

Post by andrema » Mon Jun 24, 2019 2:45 pm

Wow... I’ve been away for a bit, but that Eric guy is a prick.
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Post by justsellbrgs » Fri Feb 18, 2022 8:16 am

can anyone clarify what is going on with ARES? every time I see an ARES posted on IG, FB or a forum there are several people bitching about QC and CS....
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