Tag: diver

Doxa Sub 300β Owner Review by @watchesandburgers

Doxa Sub 300β – A dive watch with 60’s style The latest 300 model from Doxa is the 300β (Beta), a modern interpretation of the classic Sub, with some welcome new features. The 300β has the same 42.5 mm oval case, but a 12 mm height that is nearly 2 mm slimmer than the 300T.…
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16/07/2024
Owner Review: Tudor BB58 Blue – Pretty Bland

It’s been a while since my last review, so I thought I would get back into the swing of things with a review of my now departed Tudor BB58 Blue. My encounter with this particular watch was a fleeting romance but one that hopefully you can all learn from, then disregard and do what you…
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19/09/2022
Owner Review: Edox SkyDiver 70s

So, first things first – if it was entirely up to me, this is a watch I’d never even consider, let alone buy. But I was lucky enough to win the Edox SkyDiver 70s in a very generous giveaway – there were multiple watches you could win and I’d prefer almost all other models instead…
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23/10/2021
Owner Review: Rolex Submariner 116610LN

When one thinks of Rolex, it is hard for the Submariner not to come to mind. There have been numerous versions of the Submariner over the years, and up for review today is my newly acquired 116610LN. The 116610LN was introduced in 2010, and was only recently discontinued and replaced by the newer, 41mm 126610LN…
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08/10/2021
Owner Review: Zodiac Super Sea Wolf

The brand name Zodiac has a rich history in the early days of the dive watch. It’s often lurking in the shadows of Rolex, Blancpain and Omega. Be that as it may, its contribution cannot be underestimated. Along with the Fifty Fathoms in 1953, the Zodiac Super Sea Wolf was one of the first dive…
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07/10/2021
Owner Review: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2

This Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2 was initially released with what may have been the longest name ever to grace a watch from La Grande Maison: Master Compressor Extreme LAB 2 Tribute to Geophysic. The story at launch was that it had been tested to the extremes through being part of a mountaneering expedition…
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25/09/2021
Owner Review: Rado Captain Cook

The Rado Captain Cook has been an absolute pleasure to own and I’m glad I went back to try it on a second time. This watch scratches that new watch itch every time I put it on. When I put this watch on in my wardrobe and I get a moody, close to black dial…
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20/09/2021
Owner Review: Octon Forest Green

A. Cesnovar did an excellent analysis of his Octon already, so I will try to add and not repeat in this review. I am a microbrand geek who enjoys the designs and value that can be found. However, it can be tiresome scouring the internet to find another NH35 in another dive watch. The Octon…
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17/09/2021
Owner Review: EMG/HKED Nemo Diver

Oh what’s this, a vintage inspired dive watch. There is no shortage of these around but this EMG/HKED Nemo Diver is done rather well and offers some great value. Initially, I disregarded it due to its 13.5mm thickness featuring quite a bulging case back. I felt it wouldn’t quite give that sporty but elegant feel…
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16/09/2021
Owner Review: Christopher Ward C60 Trident 300 Quartz

Christopher Ward C60 Trident 300 Quartz; A short story. It’s been a long day. You get home and peruse your liquor cabinet, undecided on the libation of choice for the evening. As your eyes glide from bottle to bottle, a scent-memory of a favourite wool sweater, fresh salt-tinged sea breeze and old leather comes to…
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01/09/2021