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thesingularity7 · 26 June 2020, 02:39 AM

I've had this watch for just a little over a week now. This is their first dive watch, and quite a good one.

Video Review: https://youtu.be/m9eKj3rTPyg

I've written down my detailed thoughts here, and compared it to a cheaper alternative (Traska Freediver) - https://www.beansandbezels.com/revie...-watch-review/

But if you're not interested in a long read, here's a quick summary:

Pros:

Excellent finishing on the dial
300m water resistance
Fantastic lume on the bezel, and good lume on dial (Black version)
Good bezel action
Good choice of movement (Sellita SW200-1)

Cons:

Overall design isn't breaking any new ground
Bracelet links could be better
$695 price tag might make it just out of reach for the sub-$500 diver crowd

Onto the good stuff, photographs:

Let's start with a lume shot, because everybody loves lume shots!

Case:

Dial:

(More macro shots in the review link)

Bezel:

Caseback:

Side profile:

Bracelet & Clasp:

Wrist Shots:

I'm happy to discuss this watch & the review, and take more photographs if you want to see something in particular.

26 June 2020, 02:39 AM	#1
thesingularity7 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 692	Collins Sonar - Thoughts & Photographs I've had this watch for just a little over a week now. This is their first dive watch, and quite a good one. Video Review: https://youtu.be/m9eKj3rTPyg I've written down my detailed thoughts here, and compared it to a cheaper alternative (Traska Freediver) - https://www.beansandbezels.com/revie...-watch-review/ But if you're not interested in a long read, here's a quick summary: Pros: Excellent finishing on the dial 300m water resistance Fantastic lume on the bezel, and good lume on dial (Black version) Good bezel action Good choice of movement (Sellita SW200-1) Cons: Overall design isn't breaking any new ground Bracelet links could be better $695 price tag might make it just out of reach for the sub-$500 diver crowd Onto the good stuff, photographs: Let's start with a lume shot, because everybody loves lume shots! Case: Dial: (More macro shots in the review link) Bezel: Caseback: Side profile: Bracelet & Clasp: Wrist Shots: I'm happy to discuss this watch & the review, and take more photographs if you want to see something in particular.