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teddyhanna Guest
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This was waiting for me, when I got home yesterday from work. I want to thank Steve (srh_pres) and Oscar for pushing me to go after this. Here's a brief review and pic's of the Korsbek Ocean Explorer. Specifications: 44mm Diameter, but some have measured 45mm. 17.0mm Height, but some say 17.6 tall. 54.0mm Length overall, lug to lug. 24.0mm Lug width. Case and Bezel are bead blasted. Looks like fine glass was used on the application. Crystal --Sapphire, domed, 4mm, AR coated inside only Movement --Self-winding ETA 2824-2 Water Resistance --1000 Meters, Anti-magnetic, Shock Resistant Crown --8mm, Screwed locked, signed Bezel --Uni-directional, black insert bezels (or solid ss bezels) with matte and anti-reflective silver numbers and markings Lume --C3 Superluminova on hands and dial. Lume on second-hand Other Specifications: -Matte Black Dial -Screwed Bar Lugs -Solid Link ss Bracelet with solid end-links, divers extension, and screwed removable links, signed -Twin "O" ring seals in the case-back -Helium Vent, opposite the Crown at 9 O'clock -Engraving on Caseback of diver and ship wreckage. The original specs stated brush finish, but the OE is bead blasted. I really like the crown and the crown guard, which is perfect size, crown is easy to get to. I read reviews of concern, about the lugs riding up high and maybe should be bent down to wards the wrist. I like the lugs, the way they sit on the wrist, it gives the appearance of the OE standing tall. The bezel has some play in it, I would say 3-4mm in back play. I don't know if this normal, but it appears all current owners have the same experience with theirs. The bezel is 60 clicks. The OE is smaller than the Sea Angler in diameter, but not in height. The OE rubber strap is awesome. Looks better in real life. The dial markers are perfect and the lettering is printed to perfect size to blend with black dial and hands. The hands are not to big like on the JSAR and are not to small like I noticed on the 07-08 NauticFish 1000 Prof, which I have owned both. I just cannot say enough of how good Fricker did on the white hands-orange second hand/lettering /dial markers and black dial it's simple but coordinates into awesome presence, to look at. The lume lights up great and I like it, but it's not Monster lume. I have to say Poul Brix Poulsen owner of Korsbek Watch Company and Fricker did an outstanding job on Poul's first Diver. The original rubber straps looks great, but I have it Ted Su Ammo and Kevlar straps.                           |
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SBD 3T WIS
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Man, the Korsbek is a macho beast! The machined look of the bezel is outstanding, and the dial and hand markings are just masterful. She really comes alive when the sun hits her too -- thanks much for all your on-site action pix. hand6.gif |
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StephenF111 3T WIS 
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That's a watch and a half. Still reminds me of a Kobold, but that's not a bad thing at all. Looks great. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Looking good Teddy. I so can't wait for mine but have a feeling it will be awhile. watch2.gif Great pics there to tie me over my friend. Big congrats and enjoy. :) ;)  |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Rhett, Stephen and John thanks guys. You know I should have posted these pic's too. Check them out.     |
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Willieboy 3T WIS 
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Man Teddy, that's just beautiful. Just a superb watch. Congratulations!!! I'm absolutely kicking myself, with both feet, for not getting in on the OE offer. |
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Zarith 3T WIS 
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:) Thanks for the review! It's a fantastic watch. My only concern: the 10 mm gap between the lugs and your wrist. That would a serious problem for me :? |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Bill I think you would really like this beast. Bill........ |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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awesome pics and congrats on a fantastic watch...enjoy! |
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pacifichrono 3T WIS 
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Wow! That thing is a real tank! Great looking, too. Good thing you have the arm to hold that baby up! |
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Dookie 3T WIS
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Nice pics and great watch the Korsbek! wear it well mate!! hand6.gifhand6.gif |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Zarith, Dookie, Greg and Tom........ |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Damn Teddy!! I have to say the Kosbek has been leaving me a little ambivalent... until I saw this post. You nailed it buddy and made the watch breathe for me. Bloody awesome piece my man. Enjoy it brudda!! Thanks for the finger lickin' good pix and review!yourock.gif |
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chris s. 3T WIS 
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Very Impressive !!!!!! |
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Willieboy 3T WIS
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I think I would too. If you ever want to trade it, let me know. I'll give you all my watches and the bodily organ of your choice. teddyhanna wrote: Bill I think you would really like this beast. Bill........ Last edited on Sat Aug 2nd, 2008 09:47 pm by Willieboy |
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KenC Admin 
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Paxman wrote: Damn Teddy!! I have to say the Kosbek has been leaving me a little ambivalent... until I saw this post. You nailed it buddy and made the watch breathe for me. Bloody awesome piece my man. Enjoy it brudda!! DAMN....DITTO! |
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zippofan 3T WIS 
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WOW! That is a beast, looks awesome hand6.gif Cheers, Griff |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Mark buddy thanks. Chris thank you. Ken thank you. Griff yes I dig this beast and thank you. Bill can I take a rain check on the bodily organ, like later on in life. you never know I might need it then......yourock.gif |
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DEMO Guest
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Teddy congrats on the OE! I am actually loving mine more now that I have it and been wearing it than when I saw it in all the photos. The simplicity and straight forward design, and incredible build quality are what draws me to this watch. Great photos too BTW.  |
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Chick Hazzard 3T WIS 
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Sweet watch and picks Teddy! hand6.gif |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Dave and Chick.......... |
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Crue4 3T WIS 
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I am enjoying mine... but it is making me long for a titanium... I just think I love big watches.. but I am growing tired of the heft an bulk (that I used to love so much about them)... I may start migrating to titanium.. Not even sure if I will keep the OE because of this.. |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Teddy!....That's one Big Mamma Jamma Buddy!hand6.gif.....got anymore pics!yahoo.gif |
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BrianS 3T WIS 
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Big Congrats!!! |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Crue, O and Brian I want to say........... |
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