The Dive Watch Connection

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?

nice run through Adam......

Nice.
I miss my Zinex and, especially, my UTS 3000.

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...

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?

This is the Orsa I really wanted back then. Heck, I'd still buy one.

Korsbek FS on WUS.


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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.

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

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

I like the progression you went through in the short course of this post.

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

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).

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

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?

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

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.

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



Enzo Mechana


Halios Puck



Halios Holotype (Jason's original)


Zinex Trimix



Zinex Nitrox



Zenton V45


Kremke Subzilla


Orsa Sea Angler


Ocean7 LM-7


Korsbek Ocean Explorer


Kenzo Nautilus

A couple of those being back memories.

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

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

All micro´s.

Hans

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

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.

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

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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.

Wow this thread really takes me back to many of the micros I had or wanted back in the day!

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.

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!

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