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 Posted: Mon Dec 17th, 2007 06:51 pm
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I have been enjoying a new Accutron VX200 Diver for the past several weeks and thought I would do a review.  I know other forum members purchased this model so feel free to comment.



Size and heft:  This is a 43mm dial with a large, easy-to-grasp crown with the Accutron tuning fork logo etched on it.  It has a substantial feel and heft but not so heavy that it is an effort to wear.



Dial:  The dial is done in a matte black finish.  It is easy to read.  The red and black unidirectional bezel is done in the same matte finish.  I don't know what the lume material is, but it glows like a flashlight.  I suspect Super-luminova but I don't know that for a fact. Even the logo at the 12 o'clock position glows brightly. The second hand is black with a sporty red tip with the tuning fork logo at the opposite end.  The date is at the 3 o'clock position absent a cyclops.  SWISS MADE is at the 6 o'clock position.  Sapphire crystals front and back.



Movement: An ETA 2824-2 powers the watch.  It is smoooooth.  This is my first ETA time piece.  I haven't checked the accuracy since it has only been a few days but so far, it seems to be keeping good time.  It is 200 meters water resistant.



Bracelet: The links on this watch each have 13 sections.  I sized it myself following the simple three-part directions that came with the watch.  It utilizes friction pins and sleeves.  I have extra long pin removers designed for Omega bracelets and sizing it was a breeze.  The bracelet is highly polished sstl, hefty, and quiet to wear.  When I run my finger on the underside of the bracelet, the links cascade like a waterfall.  It is a beautifully made bracelet.  While I won't go diving with this it has a divers extension just in case my wife buys me a wet suit.



Attention to detail:
  The watch lists for $995 and seems to sell on the internet for half that price.  I paid $249.  But it has the fit and finish of a thousand dollar watch.  It comes in a black lacquered watch box that is the nicest I have, not that I am planning to wear the box.  Overall, this was quite an unexpected find and if the chronograph version with a Valjoux 7750 ever becomes available for a similar cost savings, I will jump at the chance to own it.  Citizen has just purchased Bulova, the parent company of Accutron and they are getting a quality operation IMHO.

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Great review and pics Prodiver. I agree with everything written.  I picked up the blue dial version.  Almost wish I would have picked up two.  Great value for the money.  Mine seems to be regulated very good....only gaining about 5 or 6 seconds per day.

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 Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 08:40 pm
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Nicely done buddyhand6.gif One of the best bargains of '07 for sure.

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 Posted: Wed Dec 19th, 2007 09:18 pm
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Pro Diver great review and I did not know about Citizen buying out Bulova.  Enjoy it  yourock.gifyourock.gifyourock.gif

 and Merry Christmas to you.

 

 

 

 



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Nicely done PD. Great review and a great watch. THE steal of the year!! And a watch many of us have in common now...

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I just got the black/black version and I absolutely love it!  It is my first ETA movement and it is noticably smoother than my Seiko divers.  It also hacks which is a 1st for me.

My only complaint includes the second hand.  For some reason the blue model uses a silver one with a red tip, but my model uses a black second hand with a red tip.  A silver second hand would show up much better against the black face of my watch.  I love that tuning fork and want to see is as clearly as possible!

I also wish it had a push-button release on the clasp.  It is uncomfortable to dig at the friction clasp with my fingernails.

It is a high quality piece and I take great satisfaction knowing that I paid very little for it.  I think it has officially filled the slot reserved for the Tissot SeaStar that I thought I needed.  Same great Tissot bezel design, same quality, lower price, and I like the tuning fork better than the seahorse!





 

 

 

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Just sized my bracelet...what a monster.  I usually remove 2 links, sometimes 3 and once, 4, but this sucker has 5 links removed and it is still a little loose!!!

Great watch, my only complaint is that the bezel is a 60 click and does not exactly line up...minor problem as I'm not all that anal...especially at $255 shipped for this beauty!

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Made me check mine and it aligns perfectly...  and youre right about that bracelet, but what a beaut...;)

KenC wrote:
Just sized my bracelet...what a monster.  I usually remove 2 links, sometimes 3 and once, 4, but this sucker has 5 links removed and it is still a little loose!!!

Great watch, my only complaint is that the bezel is a 60 click and does not exactly line up...minor problem as I'm not all that anal...especially at $255 shipped for this beauty!

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Thanks gentlemen.  I keep hoping that Shnoop.com is able to offer a similar deal on the chrono version with the Valjoux 7750.ThumbsUp02.gif

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Me too..  if anyone see's it pop up, post an alert in Time Talk above... ;)

Pro Diver wrote:
Thanks gentlemen.  I keep hoping that Shnoop.com is able to offer a similar deal on the chrono version with the Valjoux 7750.ThumbsUp02.gif

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I have this same model (black/red bezel) and the one thing that bothers me that hasn't been mentioned is the white date wheel.  A black wheel with a white or red date would have been a subtle, classy choice.  One man's opinion.

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Nordstrom wrote: I have this same model (black/red bezel) and the one thing that bothers me that hasn't been mentioned is the white date wheel.  A black wheel with a white or red date would have been a subtle, classy choice.  One man's opinion.

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U R correct....but at $250....I ain't gonna bitch about it!!!:D

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