The Wonderfull world of watches and fountain pens
By Martin Green on Jun 11, 2009 in Site news | 0 Comments
In order to run the site the way I want it, I have to make some changes in the hardware supporting it. This requires me a couple of weeks. In those weeks my reviews will unfortunately be limited. My appoligies for this inconvenience but the site will be brought back to an even greater speed after the changes have been made. Thank you for you patience!
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By Martin Green on May 16, 2009 in Watch reviews | 0 Comments
Review
Seiko Orange Monster
Halloween all year long
It doesn’t happen that often that I test a Seiko. Partly because of my personal preference for Swiss and American watches, and partly because the real interesting Seiko’s, like the Grand Seiko’s and Credors rarely make it to this side of the planet. The internet played a positive role in changing this, since many Asian dealers are willing to send these special Seiko’s abroad. This gave me the opportunity to test this Seiko Orange Monster!
Overall appearance
Officially this Seiko is named SKX781. No wonder that Seiko fans quickly changed this rather unsexy name into Orange Monster. And a monster it is indeed! Not only because of its rather large diameter of 43mm, but also because of its unusual Asian styling. The bright orange dial only adds to this “monstrosity”, but do let me add that is this case the word monster is a compliment in the positive sense.
Original styling
Features
Seiko mentions on the back of the watch the word Scuba Divers. This is in line with the features of the watch, which consist of a uni-directional bezel, divers extension in the clasp and a 200 meter water resistance. The bright orange dial makes it easier to read under water , and the day-date complication is of added value when again on dry land..
Dial/hands
Beside the fact that its orange, one of the first things you notice about the dial is how well it is made. The dial itself has large luminous hour indexes. Draped around them, like a miniature coliseum, is a ring with the minute index. This ring is slightly higher then the rest of the dial, creating a 3D-effect. One thing I’m still indecisive about it the day-date indication. The bright, white background of this function really sets it apart from the dial. This does increase readability, but also brings the dial slightly out of balance.
Bread & games
On that matter, while Seiko doesn’t go overboard with text on the dial, I do think that the watch would benefit from a cleaner dial, which probably would take away some of my doubts about the look of the day-date complications. Refreshing to see that Seiko dared to be different with the hands. Especially the big, arrow shaped hour hand is a pleasure to look at.
Case
The case is a solid piece of engineering. It is especially interesting to see that the bezel is positioned in the case instead of on top. This significantly increases the protection it has. The bezel itself has big curves in it so that you can easily grasp it. Turning the bezel is like you are working the combination lock of an old safe, although I found it not very precise.
Crown and bezel
The rest of the case is well made and a little toward the industrial look. There is also a nice flow from the lugs to the bracelet, chunky but in a way rather elegant.
Going smooth from case to bracelet
Sizes
0.Diameter 8 to 2: 43 mm
0.Diameter 9 to 3 including crown: 47 mm
0.Lug width: 20 mm
0.Clasp width: 20 mm
0.Thickness: 13 mm
Movement
Where many Swiss brands don’t skip an opportunity to point out to you the importance of being a “manufacture” , or in other words a company that makes his own movements, has Seiko never done anything else. Okay, the 7S26 automatic movement in this Orange Monster is not a thing of beauty, but merely a workhorse. To be honest, a perfect choice for a sports watch that can take a beaten. It is also a movement that is widely use in automatic Seiko’s, even those who are officially sold in Europe and the US. That is good news, because it means that in case of a service you don’t have to send your Orange Monster back to an Asian dealer.
Bracelet
The bracelet is a pleasurable change from Seiko’s preference to fit its divers with Rolex-styled bracelets. The massive links have a nicely brushed surface with a polished strip where the next link start. This gives the bracelet a solid and original look. Huge is also the clasp. This is mainly due to the so called divers extension that is integrated in it. A much needed extra when wearing a wetsuit. The divers extension is easy to use, simply pull it from the inside and it will unsnap. Taken off your wetsuit? Then you can easily hook the extension back and flip it into its secured position. Nice about this system is that it doesn’t require a lot of force, nor does it give you the idea that you have to break the watch while doing it.
Ready to get wet!
To open the clasp itself you first have to flip the safety hinge, and then pushing the two buttons on the side will do the rest. The metal used to make the folding part of the clasp is actually the only part I could discover on this watch that looked like it belonged on another (read cheaper) watch.
Big watch, big clasp
On the wrist
For some reason you always think “BIG!” when it comes to the term monster, and that is for sure correct with this Seiko. But in this case it is mainly the height of the watch that makes it appear big, since the broad bezel and “coliseum dial” ingeniously temper the perception of being big. One thing that also influences this perception is the comfort one can wear this watch with. Case and bracelet are designed to also suit a smaller wrist, comfortably!
Contribution to comfort; smooth and slightly curver links
Positioning the crown at 4 o’clock was a smart move, since it saves you from the flesh digging habits crowns on big watches tent to have. Seiko uses an unsigned crown that is screwed on the case to ensure the 200 meter water resistance.
Not crowned by a logo
Operating the watch is easy and smooth. One thing that is rather inconvenient is the fact that you cant manually wind this watch. So when it is not your daily wear you simply have to set the time, snap it on and hope that it soon catches enough power to run. This is usually the case, since the movement runs quite light and catches on faster then most Swiss movements, but I’ve had instances where this happened after 5 or 10 minutes, making the watch run significantly late. Seiko also opted for a mineral crystal on the Orange Monster. Sapphire might be a nicer and most of all safer choice for a sports watch like this, but on the wrist it is quite well protected by the slope bezel.
Price
I never came across the Seiko Orange Monster in official stores in either the US or Europe. So customers there greatly rely on the internet to provide them with this Seiko. There are various sources, some with better reputations then others, but in general you can get a Orange Monster on bracelet for as much as $ 200,-.
Making waves on the market
Competition
This price makes it almost a knock out for the competition, which really has a hard time providing suitable competition for this Seiko. Invicta is one of the few brands that can really take on the Orange Monster. It offers a couple of divers models that combine a Seiko-movement with a more western design, often also around the $ 200,- price mark.
The Swiss are hardly active in this price range, especially not with an automatic diver. Tissot tries with its Seastar 1000. This watch has a retail price around $ 600,- and offers a ETA-movement, sapphire crystal and glass back.
Conclusion
Seiko offers quite a different watch with the Orange Monster. Not only different from the normal establishment of divers watches, but also different from Seiko’s usually styling. Beauty or beast, fact is that the Orange Monster offers you a lot of watch for the money. A relatively rare watch, that is well made but not perfect. This makes you wonder why Seiko doesn’t import this watch to the western world, I think it would sell quite well, and not only around Halloween!
Special thanks to Jason for lending his Seiko for this review
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By Martin Green on May 16, 2009 in Pen reviews | 0 Comments
Review
Conway Stewart 58
A gemstone in the rough
Conway Stewart; behind this fancy double name lays a whole history of British pen manufacturing that started in 1905. Conway Stewart was definitely a character, creating fountain pens in all the colors of the rainbow, often in stunning patterns. And characters attract characters, like Winston Churchill, who was amongst those who put there thoughts on paper with a Conway Stewart. But the brand was facing difficult times in the early 1970’s and production seized. But like many fine pen brands, also Conway Stewart was resurrected in the 1990’s. In there collection many of the old favorites, slightly modernized of course, like the 58.
Mysterious purple
Barrel
The barrel has a nice, deep engraving, identifying this pen not only as a Conway Stewart and a limited edition, but also by it’s color; Amethyst. A suitable name since the deep luster of the pen has a lot of similarities with this semi-precious stone. To create this look Conway Stewart uses a natural resin, which also makes every pen look unique. That might also be the downside for this particular pen, since only one side of it shows the deep, full color range of the amethyst-resin, leaving the rest of the pen dark purple with a little shimmer. It actually reminded me of a color Lamborghini used to offer on its Diablo, which featured in a Jamiroquai music video. Still looks great, but the potential of the resin is so much more. Maybe the other 499 pens show this better.
Engraving on the light side
Apart from its color is the barrel pretty standard, almost dull, with a straightforward design that is neither very thick nor thin and has a medium length. The end of the barrel has a little seem in it, almost like you can unscrew it to reveal a button- or piston filler. Unfortunately this is not the case, and Conway Stewart definitely has the skills to make the barrel from one piece. A little mystery there.
Not one piece?
Cap and clip
Just like the barrel does the cap need its special color to stand out of the crowd. Also here is the design pretty straight forward. The clip is an almost exact copy of the ones once used by Conway Stewart, strengthening the connection between this 58 and its vintage predecessor. It is very firm, and I’m afraid you have to damage it to put it into the pocket of your Harris Tweed jacket. A little bit more flexibility would be nice. The top of the cap is fitted with the same resin as of which the rest of the pen is made, but since it is a small surface it looks quite dark, almost black.
3 bands
The most eye-catching part of the cap are the 3 bands near the bottom. They really give the pen something extra. Conway Stewart claims that these are 18K gold, but unfortunately a gold mark to proof this couldn’t be found. This new 58 also inherited something from the vintage Conway Stewarts that does not count as a pro; the rings move. Even after all those years they still cant fix this, or is it part of its British character?
Filling
Conway Stewart used to make quite a bit of lever-fillers, but with the resurrection of the legendary firm, this stayed part of the past. At least for this 58, since Conway Stewart opted for a more modern cartridge/converter filling, like many current fountain pen manufacturers by the way. Of course it works flawlessly but it is hardly a Conway Stewart worthy.
Fill here up
Nib
The nib is, like the rest of the pen, straight forward in its design. It is spread pretty wide, laying on the feed like a kite on its frame. This makes the nib almost diamond shaped, resembling the diamond at the end of the clip. Conway Stewart uses 18K gold for the nib, which they also offered in Italic for this model.
Traditional nib
Sizes
Writing
One of the reasons why Conway Stewart was so popular in the past was because they where admirable writing instruments. This is partly right for this 58.
Balance barrel only
The 58 is quite a light pen and that becomes apparent when you write with only the barrel. Fortunately it has sufficient length to still give you a mature writing experience. The nib however is somewhat of a disappointment. It is so firm that it could be a steel nib. Since this nib is a Fine, it only seems to make things worse, giving you a somewhat scratchy result. A more flexible nib is definitely what this pen needs to become more memorable.
Balance with cap
Posting the cap really adds a lot of “swung” to the writing experience of the 58. Not only because it makes the pen look more mature, but also because it makes it write more mature! The added length improves the overall balance of the pen and adds much needed weight to the table. Unfortunately this doesn’t make the nib any more flexible.
Intens colors
Packaging
Conway Stewart sets the bar for packaging in this price-range. A beautiful, half round black box stores the pen for you. When opening you first see a off white pillow with gold lettering, providing extra protection for your pen. The pen itself lays in a coffin like lining, waiting to be picked up. This packaging is definitely what you hope for when you buy a limited edition, but by no means standard in this price range!
Stylish box, with inside..
an English pillow….
..and your 58!
Price
“Inexpensive, but not cheap” that is how collectors and enthusiasts often said about the original prices of the old Conway Stewart. To some extend that is still true. Granted, its price of $ 295,- in 2004 does not make it bargain of the week, but for a limited edition of only 500 pens in this color and with this level of craftsmanship you don’t get robbed either.
Competition
The just under $ 300,- price tag of the 58 puts it into a part of the market where there is fierce competition. Recently tested on TimetatioN alone are the Nettuno Skipper and Visconti Van Gogh. Both pens boast the same amount of craftsmanship along with the same filling method. The real difference lies more in the look and feel of these watches, compared to the 58, and of course in the nib since both the Nettuno as well as the Visconti offer you a much more flexibility in that area.
Conclusion
The 58 is a well made fountain pen although it could use a bit more character. A different filling system would really set this Conway Stewart apart from the rest of the pack, and would give it a better link with its heritage. The fact that it is a limited edition is most certainly appealing, especially since 500 pieces is indeed quite limited.
Conway Stewart is one of the few brands who really know how to package a pen like this, its only a pity that you cannot write with a box. The nib is something that they need to fix, there are steel nibs in today’s market that write smoother then the one on this 58. And in the end, writing is what this pen was made for.
Special thanks to Patrick Dunn for his contribution to this review.
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By Martin Green on May 9, 2009 in Pen reviews, Site news | 0 Comments
Unfortuntately I have to delay the review about the Conway Stewart 58 for a couple of days due to some time consuming challenges at work (dont we all know these!). I will post the review as soon as possible and appoligies for the delay!
Martin
By Martin Green on May 1, 2009 in Watch reviews | 0 Comments
Review
Hublot Classic
The true Big Bang
H for Hublot
With the arrival of the Big Bang and the media-circus around it, one would almost forget where the once niche-brand Hublot came from. It was in 1980 when Carlo Crocco introduced the Hublot classic in 18k gold with a rubber strap! A high end luxury watch with a rubber strap was something that was unheard of, and about as daring as when Audemars Piguet introduced the steel Royal Oak in a price-category no steel watch had ever gone before. For many years this watch was it for Hublot, since the brand stayed faithful to its monoproduct concept. You have to be very sure of your product to follow this strategy!
Overall appearance
The Hublot classic featuring in this review is from 1984, so basically one of the first Hublot’s. It is crafted in steel, but for the rest identical to the original design. Hublot means a ship’s porthole in French, and that is also the first thing that comes to mind when you see the Hublot classic. The overall design is quite industrial, especially with the rubber strap. But at the same time the watch has enough classical features to maintain a timeless design.
A French porthole
Features
Main feature on this watch is of course that design. The watch itself is not very complicated with only a date-function as “complication”. No, this watch really relies on its looks and craftsmanship to find its way to its buyer.
Dial/hands
Since the screws on the bezel are used as hour indicators is the dial pretty empty. Interesting is that it proudly mentions that it is a quartz. I don’t know many Swiss watches that still have the guts to do that. Another distinct feature about the watch is the bright white date ring. In this case it suits the industrial look of the watch, but a black one might look even better.
Quartz, and proud of it!
The hands are crafted from steel, and rely on the reflection of light to be noticed. Since there are only stamped and not folded that is not the case in any situation. For obvious reasons Hublot didn’t put any Luminova on the dial. Great for overall looks, but this watch definitely leaves you in the dark in low light conditions.
Case
The case is a true masterpiece. Delightful details in every corner and a highly complex structure truly make this watch! The combination of brushed and polished parts highlights the personality of this watch in an eye-catching way. Not many watches come with such an elaborate case that is truly unlike anything else.
Well crafted details
The bezel of the Classic is screwed in the case by 12 tiny screws which are standing out on the bezel instead of falling into it, like is the case with the Royal Oak. This strengthens the likeness with a ships porthole. The back is secured also by screws, only 6 this time but significantly larger.
The porthole’’s back
The sides of the case have a shoulder at 3 and 9 o clock. This is quite similar to the Patek Philippe Nautilus. Just like with the Nautilus doubles also the shoulder on 3 o’clock at the Hublot as a crown protection against impacts.
The Hublot Classic uses a metal retainer to secure the strap in by two screws. This retainer itself is also screwed between the lugs, creating an almost seamless transition from case to strap.
Where rubber meets metal
Sizes
Movement
The Hublot is from the 80’s, so one must forgive its quartz-movement. It actually suits the industrial design of the watch. Hublot uses ETA-movement 955.412 in this Classic, giving you a reliable and precise companion.
Hublot also made this watch with an automatic movement, again from ETA. This ETA 2892-A2 is similar to the one found in the Omega Seamaster Professional.
Strap
A feature about this watch that is not completely convincing is strangely enough the strap. Although nicely made in a matted finish and in theme with the rest of the watch it really limits the options. Hublot also applies its monoproduct concept on its straps. It is this strap and nothing else. Not even such a problem for this black dialed Classic, but when you want one of the other dial colors this strap is not always convincing. The watch would also look great on a calf, crocodile, lizard or even stingray-strap, but that’s not an option. Since Hublot uses a very distinct method of attaching the strap to the case and clasp even an after market strap will not fix that.
The strap on this Hublot was recently replaced, and revealing one of Hublot’s other trade marks; the vanilla scent in the strap. Hopefully the vanilla scent fades away some more because at times it made me almost nocuous.
On the wrist
The Hublot looks great on the wrist. It is really an eye catcher although not at all flashy. Time can be read from it quite easily, but the sapphire crystal has a nasty glare when exposed to sunlight. The watch is quite thin and not very heavy so comfortable to wear, but to a certain extend it was the strap that spoiled this. Since you buy it sized to your wrist and there is no way of altering this even for a millimeter later on. So even when activity, a change in season or weather, or god forbid a change in bodyweight, changes the size of your wrist, you have a problem. Buying multiple straps for this watch wont solve this problem because changing it is a hassle and also very costly since the two straps of rubber will set you back more then € 180,-.
No need for a razorblade
One thing that wasn’t helping for the wearing comfort was the clasp. The sides of the folding part are quite sharp, rasping over your skin like a razor blade when the watch moves on your wrist during activity. This is really a pity since you would expect perfect wearing comfort from a watch like this.
So well made, you almost need a crowbar
You also have to pull the clasp pretty hard in order for it to open. The clasp is also so well made that it is difficult to see which way you have to pull for it to open. These “yanking-procedures” don’t belong with a watch this high end, especially not when it has a rubber strap, because there where times when I was afraid to tear it off the clasp.
Packaging
The packaging of this Hublot is very nice. It looks like half a watch that you can open to two sides to reveal the watch. I unfortunately couldn’t take any pictures from the inside since time took a severe toll out of the box but it is a great way to present a watch, and also what one would expect from a box by such a high end brand.
Well put together
Papers
Just as the box presents Hublot the papers in a nice way. They move into an imitation leather cover, revealing the Hublot logo through a porthole. The only thing that throws you off is the fact that they used imitation leather. It would be so much nicer if they used actual leather, and the same goes for the case.
The papers itself have no much too them, and that is not really a surprise. There is very little to explain about how to operate this watch, but I think the production of this watch and its strap is fascinating enough to reveal to its owner.
Price
Unfortunately I couldn’t get the 1984 retail price but in 2004 this Hublot sold for € 2.200,- in the European Union. A hefty price for a quartz-watch with a rubber strap, and undoubtfuly just as hefty as the price was in 1984. But this Hublot was never created to be cheap (although its strap might indicate otherwise) and more as a design icon and a statement.
Competition
Competing with the design of the Hublot is tough, since there are not many watches who can rival its looks. This makes it difficult to compare to other watches. Xemex offers something slightly similar in the Offroad Nr. 1, although in a far simpler case design. Its price is also significantly lower, with € 580,- (2004 EU price level) for the version with an automatic movement. Similar in size, looks and iconic impact is the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, which sold in 2004 in the European Union for € 7.250,- in an automatic version.
One of Hublot’s old rivals, the Ebel Classic wave, might be the watch that comes the closest to the Hublot Classic. This watch is also an icon from the 1980’s and sold in 2004 on a bracelet for € 2.150,- (EU price level) with an automatic movement.
Conclusion
To really be able to appreciate this watch, one has to realize that it comes from a different era. The whole context of the watch industry has changed in the 25 years after this watch was created. Today it is almost more difficult to find a high end watch that doesn’t have a rubber strap, then one that does. Quartz is nowadays almost cursing, but in the 1980’s the preferred choice of many customers. Also the relatively small diameter of this Hublot was in line with the 80’s trends, but definitely not with today’s. The screwed on bezel and strap was something that became trendy in the 80’s, with not only the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak as another significant watch who had these details, but also the very popular Ebel’s. Today this feature is almost standard on high end sports watches.
An icon in watchmaking
The Hublot classic was a vision, and it proofed that this vision was in many cases far ahead of it’s time. That doesn’t make this Hublot classic a perfect watch. Although the strap itself is comfortable, the fact that you can’t make it longer or shorter is a major drawback, and contradicts the comfort one has from the strap. Also the clasp has room for improvement.
This Classic has definitely the purest design of all Hublot’s. That design is without a doubt the main reason to buy one. Thanks to its distinct looks it has very little competition, if it was only a little bit more comfortable to wear.
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By Martin Green on Apr 26, 2009 in Pen special, Site news, Watch special | 0 Comments
I’m happy to announce that in the near future TimetatioN will publish a series of specials. In these articles we will take you deeper into the world of watches and pen’s. Because of the amount of research and time needed to write a special they will not be announched in our regulair program, but published when ready. So bookmark this page and keep an eye out since the first special will be published here shortly!
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By Martin Green on Apr 26, 2009 in Watch reviews | 0 Comments
Review
Hamilton Aviation Chronograph
Big bird flying
Swiss made, with American roots
With the Khaki-series (of which this watch is a part), Hamilton is continuing it’s American tradition in military (styled) watches. Inspired by earlier counterparts, it breathes a sense of history, and with the Hamilton Aviation Chronograph that comes in rather big packages!
Overall appearance
Three things catch your eye immediately when you see the Hamilton; BIG, MASSIVE and chronograph. That is also the best way to describe it; a big, massive chronograph, completely in style with the current trends toward bigger watches. Combine this with a touch of the vintage Hamilton’s and you get a good looking watch, that is about as subtle as using your Hummer as a golf cart.
Big block of steel
Features
The size of this watch is so much of a feature itself that you would almost forget that this Hamilton is equipped with a chronograph. It has the standard three-button operating system, which requires quite a bit of force to push in, but they are big enough to also use when wearing gloves. The crown is easy to operate, but for that you will have to take your gloves off. Hamilton equipped the watch with a date-function that, combined with the chronograph, makes it a very practical watch.
H for helicopter?
Dial/hands
The Aviation Chronograph was available in 3 dial colors; black with white sub dials, blue with white sub dials and, as the tested version, silver with blue sub dials. The tri-compax dial layout gives a very balanced look, especially with the date at 6 o’clock. The bright, white date-ring really jumps out, also cutting through the hour counter. A silver date-ring would have been a nice finishing touch. More disturbing is Hamilton’s choice for the sub dial hands; black on both blue sub dials, making it a real challenge to disguise them for the background. On the hour counter they use a shiny silver hand on a matted silver background, which is slightly easier to spot. Fortunately they did better with the remaining hands!
Black on blue makes hard to read!
Case
Some Seiko’s are nicknamed “Tuna-can” but this Hamilton actually is one. 44mm in diameter and 15mm thick makes a massive watch and no satin finish can disguise that. The case is well crafted yet very straightforward in it’s design, which suits the military theme. A pity is the corrector for the date on the left side of the case. Because of the massive case this really stands out.
Seamless
Sizes
0.Diameter 8 to 2: 44 mm
0.Diameter 9 to 3 including crown: 47 mm
0.Lug width: 22 mm
0.Clasp width: 22 mm
0.Thickness: 15 mm
Movement
It is a pleasure to see that Hamilton did not take the road most traveled when it comes to the movement. The almost obvious ETA/Valjoux 7750 is fitted with a module that gives the watch it’s tri-compax dial layout, this also explains the need for a date-corrector. The movement can be admired through the glass back. It shows minimal decorations apart from the personalized Hamilton-rotor. The movement is rugged enough to meet the demands of an active lifestyle and overall accuracy is well within a daily acceptable range.
Big block engine
The ETA/Valjoux 7750 is known for it’s “wobble”, a harmless effect that occurs when the rotor is spinning into the non-winding direction. In that direction there is nothing that absorbs the movement of the rotor, so it simply spins out. This can create a slight imbalance, making the watch “wobble”. At first I expected this watch to be immune for this because of it’s size and weight, unfortunately this works more like an amplifier making the Hamilton have a little dance party on your wrist.
Bracelet
A big watch needs an equally impressive bracelet to attach it to the wrist. The big links give it an original touch and even though the links are large, the 5 in a row option makes it supple enough to follow the curves of your wrist comfortable. It reminded me slightly of the massive Buddha-to-Buddha-bracelets. The clasp is, just like the bracelet, well made and has a nice finish.
On the wrist
On the wrist is where every watch needs to proof itself. The Hamilton doesn’t disappoint in this area, but is definitely no option for the faint hearted. The watch isn’t only big, it also wears big! So unless you have arms like Sylvester Stallone, be prepared for that. Surprisingly wears the watch rather comfortable despite it’s substantial size and weight. You always know it’s there but even at the end of the day it is never bothersome. I also tried it briefly with a leather strap. This not only changes the look of the watch, but also shifts the balance. Because the weight of the bracelet is missing you really have to strap the watch tight around your wrist to prevent it from turning. Another argument to buy this watch with bracelet!
Beauty on Buffel strap
The silver dial combined with the steel bracelet makes the watch quite monotone in color around the wrist. The blue sub dials are the only things to provide a dash of color. The silver dial also has a bit of a glare when it is under bright light, making it hard to read.
In my normal day-to-day office routine I noticed that it is quite easy to nick and scratch the watch. Especially the case was frequently decorated with them. Fortunately the watch is fitted with a sapphire crystal, so unless you are in the diamond business, that one is safe from scratches.
I didn’t expect much from the watch at night, since there was hardly any Luminova used on the dial. So I was pleasantly surprised when the night fell. A circle at 12 o’clock and three small blocks at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock make it easy to identify the time, which is shown by two brightly glowing hands. Of course this is very acceptable when you are at home sipping your favorite malt, but if this is also enough when you are flying your Cessna on a dar
