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 Posted: Fri Mar 14th, 2008 11:25 pm
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noahfuller
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  • Must have a unidirectional bezel (bonus if it is lockable, Aquatimer & PloProf)
  • Bezel must be easily readable at a glance (clear and obvious marker at 0 minutes)
  • Must be water-resistant to a min. of 200m
  • Must have a totally waterproof band (preferably SS, nylon or rubber, with an extension)
  • Must have a high contrasting, none cluttered dial (like the Marathon SAR)
  • Must have sufficient luminescent coating (it must be legible at all times)
  • Must have a mat finish (polished surfaces may glint and attract aggressive fish)
  • Must have a large, easily identifiable minute hand (most important for diving)
  • Must have a screw-down or lockable crown (lockable like the Panerai Submersible)

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     Posted: Sat Mar 15th, 2008 01:05 pm
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    Paxman
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    		 Seems reasonable...:?
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     Posted: Sat Mar 15th, 2008 04:44 pm
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    Tony Duronio
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    		 No argument from me:D
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     Posted: Sat Mar 15th, 2008 05:16 pm
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    Skipdawg
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    		 I guess so. Maybe!

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     Posted: Mon Mar 17th, 2008 02:04 pm
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    Crue4
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    		 One thing that to me is absolutely non-negotiable is very Good Lume..  average or poor lume drop the piece way down "what I am willing to pay for it" list...
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     Posted: Mon Mar 17th, 2008 07:12 pm
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    Marcello_GT
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    		 Regarding the following points:


    Must have a totally waterproof band (preferably SS, nylon or rubber, with an extension)

    ...Methinks that a metal band that fails (or a rubber one) and/or a springbar may well signify the end of the watch for lack of redundancy/security. OTOH, a strap such as Divertec's and Maratac's is IMHO inherently safer in that aspect, and the 4-ring variations even more so. If one factors in the option of fixed bars, the straps are absolute.


    Must have a high contrasting, none cluttered dial (like the Marathon SAR)

    There's no disputing that assertion, but what exactly is the benchmark for "clutter?" Say for instance, are the Citizen 'Zillas dials cluttered?

    Cheers and kudos for a thinking man's thread,

    Marcello
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