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I agree with you. The more I look at the drawings, the more I am convinced that the concept is great, but the execution is strictly novelty, neither a serious diver or timekeeper. Conceptually, a great big lume watch is a great concept, but function must take precedence. Take for example the MORAY that has an excellent legible dial, classic look and pure function. The same cannot be said for the Megaladon at this time.
Now, everyone has and is entitled to their own opinion... that's why there are many different breeds of dogs, and no two people dress the same. So, if the concept is to make a limited edition novelty watch, then by all estimates that goal has been achieved. But if the goal is to produce a fully functional dive watch that will be admired and collected for artistic design, quality build and execution of a thematic concept that adds character without detracting from the foremost function, then, in my opinion, it misses the mark at this point in time.
Jim
moresnowdays wrote:
Steve Laughlin wrote:I still think 12 is easy to find without drawing special attention to it. Even in the dark, especially with the size of these markers. The Megalodon doesn't need to be your "tactical recon" watch, there are other watches that can fit that nitch in your collection, my Marathon GSAR does it for me.
Not sure to what extent I can agree here. I would agree that using C3 lume with these large marker there would likely be enough twilight from street lights or even moon light to orient the watch fine. However, if the watch was to be considered a functional diver, as Benarus describes on the "About Benarus" page of the website, something has to change. In complete darkness of deep water there is nothing that would help orient the watch and make it useable.
On the other hand, if it is not meant to be used in those conditions, it looks great.