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My First Benarus Diver | Rate Topic |
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Posted: Sat Jun 18th, 2011 03:18 am |
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spherediving 3T WIS
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I had a really great Surprise when my friend Ralf showed up at my house the other day. He had a with him something we had been talking about for a while now. We had been talking about what appeals to different people in a watch design, and I told him that the nicest watch that I thought he had made was the "1 KM", to me it looks like a Tool diver should. I had said that it looked nice and clean on the Dial, which is great because it needs to be super easy to read, no extra crap like 24 Hr Hand etc because all that just clutters up the Dial. I have been using a Citizen Ecozilla for the past couple of years for work, and I liked the fact that it didn't need Battery changes, I had used for years a Seiko Arnie UDT that was given to me by a company for early completion of a job years ago, but like most Quartz watches every year or so it needs a battery change. a couple of years ago I had taken it in to one of the only places that said they could do it, and when I looked at it after the battery change the Hands were not moving. They had buggered up the IC inside, and of course they took NO responsibility for it. So I decided no more battery changes for me. I bought a Citizen Eco-Drive with an integrated Depth gauge, but even that was too cluttered for me, and the depth gauge was only good down to 40-50 meters, so that was only useful when I work as a guide. I traded a Suunto D6 Dive computer for a Titanium Aqualand Duplex, but the water sensor is located at the 3 O-clock position, so it was always reading "Check" because it would get sweat from your hand on it. Finally I had a chance to pick up a Ecozilla 300 Meter, and with Suppa Adaptors it was a great choice. However when I compare it to the 1 KM that Ralf has brought me... (yes that's what he showed up with, a new Benarus 1 KM) I think my Expensive Japanese watch has become one of my Collection of Dive instruments I don't use and just sit on the shelf ones. So I am now the proud owner of the very last (#30 of 30) Benarus 1 KM watches, it's PVD coated, so we will see how long the coating lasts because I'm pretty hard on equipment. Don't get me wrong, I take care of it, but I work with this stuff on a Daily basis. My Reg has lasted me 18-19 years so far and most people think it's about 1-2 years old, But when I'm working, this stuff gets beaten up pretty bad sometimes. I'll give you all regular pictures and keep everyone updated as to the durability and usability of this watch over the next while (if your interested that is) So that you can see just how they stand up when they are used for the purpose they were built. If this is of interest to you guys, let me know. Cheers for now, Duke My new 1 KM [url=hBenarus]http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150274138460743&set=a.10150263689230743.376071.688750742&type=1&theater]Benarus 1 KM[/url] Attachment: IMG_9024_SM_2.jpg (Downloaded 347 times)
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Posted: Sat Jun 18th, 2011 11:23 am |
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stew77 Admin
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Really incredible new arrival Duke!!! I agree...the 1KM is one of the coolest, purpose built pieces in the Benarus lineup (and as you noted, a real rare one too). I really like the looks of that all black PVD model with black hands too...a serious looking tool indeed! Congrats! No doubt you will really enjoy this one!!!!
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Posted: Sat Jun 18th, 2011 11:50 am |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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Great choice. Enjoy!
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Posted: Sun Jun 19th, 2011 04:54 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Congrats on a awesome 1km,Duke....look forward to some of your under water shots Buddy!
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Posted: Sun Jun 19th, 2011 07:16 pm |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS
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Great choice. Hope to see more of your action pix.
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Posted: Tue Jun 21st, 2011 03:06 pm |
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joecb 3T WIS
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I love it!!!!! Congrats, a real beauty!!
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Posted: Tue Jun 21st, 2011 08:17 pm |
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BA211 3T WIS
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Very nice. I wish they would offer that model again.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22nd, 2011 07:30 am |
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blbarron 3T WIS
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Congrats! The 1km is a beauty, enjoy.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22nd, 2011 08:45 pm |
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mattnatti 3T WIS
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congrats Duke on the 1km. i have the pvd and a ss version and they are beautiful pieces. two of the prizes in my collection. enjoy it.
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Posted: Wed Jun 22nd, 2011 09:00 pm |
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watcher 3T WIS
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Oh wow, congratulations on obtaining a truly stunning watch. What a fantastic piece of equipment.
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Posted: Sat Jun 25th, 2011 11:07 am |
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Pearlmanz 3T WIS
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Duke thanks for sharing your story and picture. I am not much on all black Ip watches, but that one looks good on your wrist and I like the clean lines and look of it. Enjoy
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Posted: Wed Aug 24th, 2011 04:45 pm |
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AvaCotto 3T WIS
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Congrats on that 1KM, Duke...hope you're enjoying it? I happen to have one in the PVD as well (#22) and it is one of my prized pieces...but then again, all of my Benarus pieces are my faves of my collection. Thanks for sharing your story and pics. Have a good one and Happy Collecting.
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