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 Posted: Fri Nov 23rd, 2007 11:22 am
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MarkJnK
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I've owned most brands and finally purchased my first Oris. I started looking for a TT1 chrono with the red/black bezel, but once I laid eyes on the Carlos Coste, I couldn't look back. The orange accents, orange lume, left side crown and pushers, all things I love. I received the watch about 3 days ago and it hasn't left my wrist.

I was very disappointed with the lack of photos of this watch online, especially from buyers. It was almost impossible to find a wrist shot or close-ups of this watch.

My initial impressions are terrific. I was very nervous about the size. I usually prefer 42-44mm watches, so the 47mm stated size was of concern. As soon as I opened the divers helmet watch box, I knew my fears were unfounded. The Carlos Coste has the "presence" of a 44mm watch, as the bezel is only 44mm from edge to edge. The flared case adds to the size on paper, but doesn't really make the watch wear like a 47mm watch. I think many people shy away from this watch due to the 47mm size, but in reality, it wears smaller.  I was pleasantly surprised. I am also very happy with the comfort. The left side crown and pushers don't dig into the wrist, and the tall caseback allow the watch to rock with your wrist as it bends, so it never binds in the crook of the wrist. Due to the titanium, the weight is perfect, heavy enough to know you have a substantial watch on your wrist, but light enough to be comfortable.

The bracelet is very high quality, and uses pins and collars between links. This is the most finicky type to adjust, but also the most secure once adjusted. They will never come loose or fall out by accident like a screwed link can. The clasp is basic, and in my opinion does not match the quality of the rest of the watch. Adequate is all I can say about the clasp, maybe a bit "tinny" (I have the same complaint with Fortis watches)

The bezel has excellent feel, with 120 firm but smooth clicks. One of the better bezels I've encountered, up there with Doxa and Seiko's monster.

The dial is gorgeous, the polished markers, subtle wave pattern, and radial textured subdial all combine to present a classy, clear and high quality looking dial. Very nice.

I would like to see an outer AR coating on this watch as the crystal does have alot of reflections.

Overall I'm extremely pleased with this watch. My Doxa T-Graph has been my all-time favorite watch, and the Carlos Coste is the only watch out of over 60 that I've owned to give the Doxa some competition for top spot. That is high praise indeed.

Enjoy the pics.




















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Last edited on Fri Nov 23rd, 2007 11:41 am by MarkJnK

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 Posted: Sat Nov 24th, 2007 07:09 am
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Tony Duronio
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Beautiful watch and reviewhand6.gif Enjoy Mark

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 Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 10:51 am
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KenC
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Ditto!.................EXCELLENT review and GREAT photos!

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