“Vintage” Micro

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by mvyadam » Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:49 pm

Looking through old pics today and found some of these, some from like 10-15 yrs ago! I remember getting some quartz Orsas on ebay directly from the guy in Canada for like $120 back in maybe 03-04?
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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by justsellbrgs » Thu Apr 30, 2020 2:09 pm

nice run through Adam......
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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by aikiman44 » Thu Apr 30, 2020 2:16 pm

Nice.
I miss my Zinex and, especially, my UTS 3000.
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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by mvyadam » Thu Apr 30, 2020 2:38 pm

aikiman44 wrote:
Thu Apr 30, 2020 2:16 pm
Nice.
I miss my Zinex and, especially, my UTS 3000.
Agree.....just remembered I traded that Unterwasser to Shane Delaurian for that custom strap for the Zinex... :rolleyes:
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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by gonzomantis » Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:31 pm

mvyadam wrote:
Thu Apr 30, 2020 1:49 pm
Looking through old pics today and found some of these, some from like 10-15 yrs ago! I remember getting some quartz Orsas on ebay directly from the guy in Canada for like $120 back in maybe 03-04?
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This is the Orsa I really wanted back then. Heck, I'd still buy one.

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by justsellbrgs » Sat May 02, 2020 7:20 am

Korsbek FS on WUS.


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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by toxicavenger » Sat May 02, 2020 11:57 am

tmw wrote:
Thu Apr 30, 2020 9:34 am
But there was a big falling out with them, and don’t remember what exactly happened. I do remember the 58 click bezel ploprof.

Are they even still around?
I think he is still selling watches. I like some of his pieces and they were of a decent quality. I think we he stated telling customers to pound sand they all took their money and left.

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by jtbenson » Sat May 02, 2020 6:38 pm

i was largely over my micro phase by the time i found dwc, but early on i went through the o7-lm1, the first enzo mechana, the korsbek oceaneer, and all the kobolds and uts models (still have two of each). also still own three aegirs and just picked up my first mkii, so guess i can't really say i'm over the micro phase :lol:
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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by matt.wu » Sat May 02, 2020 7:29 pm

jtbenson wrote:i was largely over my micro phase by the time i found dwc, but early on i went through the o7-lm1, the first enzo mechana, the korsbek oceaneer, and all the kobolds and uts models (still have two of each). also still own three aegirs and just picked up my first mkii, so guess i can't really say i'm over the micro phase :lol:
I like the progression you went through in the short course of this post. :lol:
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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by tmw » Sat May 02, 2020 8:01 pm

jtbenson wrote:
Sat May 02, 2020 6:38 pm
i was largely over my micro phase by the time i found dwc, but early on i went through the o7-lm1, the first enzo mechana, the korsbek oceaneer, and all the kobolds and uts models (still have two of each). also still own three aegirs and just picked up my first mkii, so guess i can't really say i'm over the micro phase :lol:
I think this was pretty much the path that many of us took. Maybe a shift here or there but we all have been thru many of these (I still haven’t tried aegir).
Stan, don’t you know the first law of physics? Anything that’s fun costs at least eight dollars”
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I bought a cheap watch from a crazy man
Floating down canal
It doesn't use numbers or moving hands
It always just says now
Now you may be thinking that I was had
But this watch is never wrong
And If I have trouble the warranty said
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by kempoman » Sat May 02, 2020 9:41 pm

tmw wrote:
Sat May 02, 2020 8:01 pm
jtbenson wrote:
Sat May 02, 2020 6:38 pm
i was largely over my micro phase by the time i found dwc, but early on i went through the o7-lm1, the first enzo mechana, the korsbek oceaneer, and all the kobolds and uts models (still have two of each). also still own three aegirs and just picked up my first mkii, so guess i can't really say i'm over the micro phase :lol:
I think this was pretty much the path that many of us took. Maybe a shift here or there but we all have been thru many of these (I still haven’t tried aegir).

Hi Todd, If I remember correct you bought my first generation Dreadnought? You still own the watch, buddy?
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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by tmw » Sun May 03, 2020 7:36 am

kempoman wrote:
Sat May 02, 2020 9:41 pm
tmw wrote:
Sat May 02, 2020 8:01 pm
jtbenson wrote:
Sat May 02, 2020 6:38 pm
i was largely over my micro phase by the time i found dwc, but early on i went through the o7-lm1, the first enzo mechana, the korsbek oceaneer, and all the kobolds and uts models (still have two of each). also still own three aegirs and just picked up my first mkii, so guess i can't really say i'm over the micro phase :lol:
I think this was pretty much the path that many of us took. Maybe a shift here or there but we all have been thru many of these (I still haven’t tried aegir).

Hi Todd, If I remember correct you bought my first generation Dreadnought? You still own the watch, buddy?
Wow. Forgot that piece. Was a good one. Gone a long time ago...don’t remember who I sold it to.
Stan, don’t you know the first law of physics? Anything that’s fun costs at least eight dollars”
-- Eric Cartman

“To absent friends, lost loves, old gods, and the season of mists; and may each and every one of us always give the devil his due.”
― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman

I bought a cheap watch from a crazy man
Floating down canal
It doesn't use numbers or moving hands
It always just says now
Now you may be thinking that I was had
But this watch is never wrong
And If I have trouble the warranty said
Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On

- Jimmy Buffett

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by DEMO » Mon May 04, 2020 10:19 am

Ahhhhh yes, vintage micros. I have handled or owned so many of them. I actually wish I had a few of them back that have been sold over the years. It was fun to see the history of the micro start up companies in the beginning.

I have waaaaay too many photos in my archive of micros. I'll post some of my favorites.....

Dwatch
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Enzo Mechana
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Halios Puck
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Halios Holotype (Jason's original)
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Zinex Trimix
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Zinex Nitrox
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Zenton V45
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Kremke Subzilla
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Orsa Sea Angler
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Ocean7 LM-7
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Korsbek Ocean Explorer
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Kenzo Nautilus
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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by aikiman44 » Mon May 04, 2020 10:51 am

A couple of those being back memories.
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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by pbj204 » Mon May 04, 2020 11:55 am

Here are some of the smaller/micro brands that I've owned. There were many more, but these were all that I could find.

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by 9:59 » Fri May 15, 2020 10:07 am

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Had some of them, not anymore……..maybee 10-15 left.

All micro´s.

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by four20 » Fri May 15, 2020 1:01 pm

Ryeguy wrote:
Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:47 pm
toxicavenger wrote:
Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:36 pm
justsellbrgs wrote:
Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:38 pm
...and should be at top - XW

He’s been gone 9 years.


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totally. Noah was a good dude.

does aegir count? or not old enough?
Never had an Aegir, although I’d still love to.

As to Noah

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This was Erik’s originally. It was the first Caribbean.
You still have that one? I must've been on Skype with Jake for over an hr trying different handsets

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by Ryeguy » Fri May 15, 2020 1:17 pm

four20 wrote:
Fri May 15, 2020 1:01 pm
Ryeguy wrote:
Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:47 pm
toxicavenger wrote:
Tue Apr 28, 2020 6:36 pm
justsellbrgs wrote:
Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:38 pm
...and should be at top - XW

He’s been gone 9 years.


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totally. Noah was a good dude.

does aegir count? or not old enough?
Never had an Aegir, although I’d still love to.

As to Noah

D1EEF6A8-517F-4078-8B94-C75F262FA0CB.jpeg

This was Erik’s originally. It was the first Caribbean.
You still have that one? I must've been on Skype with Jake for over an hr trying different handsets
No, that guy is long gone.

That watch had one of the best crowns in the business with easy engagement and plenty of threads - zero issues. I think it was "Fuller-tech" or something IIRC.

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by stonehead887 » Sat May 16, 2020 10:37 am

Woah, this Orsa is niiiice. Anyone got one for sale?? Image

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by Selym » Sun May 17, 2020 8:48 pm

My father found an Orsa field watch on the ground! It was the one with the full-lume dial. It was destroyed, so I found one with a black dial to replace it.

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by ezcheese » Sun Mar 05, 2023 5:08 pm

Wow this thread really takes me back to many of the micros I had or wanted back in the day!
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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by DEMO » Wed Mar 08, 2023 8:26 am

ezcheese wrote:
Sun Mar 05, 2023 5:08 pm
Wow this thread really takes me back to many of the micros I had or wanted back in the day!
Yep, it is pretty cool revisiting this thread. :thumbsup:
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Re: “Vintage” Micro

Post by Neztuul » Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:06 am

This forum has the members with the best taste in diver's! Thanks to you guys I found this company, and ordered the watch :D will arrive hopefully today!
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Re: “Vintage” Micro -- Benrus Type 1

Post by scottkaf » Thu Jun 29, 2023 3:13 am

Great reissue from re-organized Benrus. Type 1 with Watch Steward band.
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