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stew77 Admin 
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Arriving earlier this week was a preowned Anonimo Hi-Dive (Mod. 2011), a numbered limited edition of 499 pieces total according to the caseback. It doesn’t seem like there is much information about this one out there, so I thought I would post up my initial thoughts and a few pics. This one definitely breaks away from the "clean and uncluttered" designs that I love from Anonimo...I was a bit concerned that the dial design might be a bit too busy for me, but there is something about this one that "works", and I'm liking it quite a bit so far. Speaking of the dial design (which is the main differentiator for the Hi-Dive IMO when compared to the other, more classic dialed pieces like the Millemetri and regular Polluce)…the Hi-Dive has a central located hours scale and a uniquely designed hour hand which makes reading the hour at a glance very easy despite the “busier” dial IMO. On the outer portion of the dial is the minutes plot and a uniquely designed minutes hand in red (which is also tipped with Red Superluminova which is a cool touch). Also on the outer portion of the dial is the continuous seconds scale/track which is perfectly aligned to the tip of the seconds hand. The dial lume (as noted from Anonimo) is said to be hand applied on the dial and it does show in terms of being slightly ‘mottled’ in appearance…it does shine fairly brightly (I would say average/acceptable), but not nearly as bright or evenly as the lume on the hands which is more up to the Anonimo standard of bright and even. I would say that my other Anonimo pieces have specifically better dial lume which is more evenly applied and very bright and comparable to the best out there. I will say the hand applied dial lume does lend a feeling of “soul” which is kind of cool, but I know many lume lovers who would be disappointed by the “inconsistency”. The magnified date at “almost 4 o’clock” is well done. I tend to prefer not to have a Cyclops magnifier attached to the outside of the crystal, so having this one which is mounted directly to the dial is nice…I would be ok with having no date magnifier at all, but in any case, it’s all good. The Ox-Pro finished case is in the style/size of the Millemetri and Polluce cases from Anonimo…the Hi-Dive makes reference to the Millemetri on both the dial and the caseback while clearly having the Polluce style “big crown” and also the auto HEV, so go figure. I would say the Ox-Pro case wears ever so slightly smaller than the same case in ss, but I guess that is expected…I really do like the look and function of the big crown though and it does add a bit of extra presence on the wrist. Here are the top level specs according to Anonimo: Movement - Automatic caliber ANONIMO 01.0 on base ETA 2824-2 with rotor manufactured upon Anonimo specifications. 21 jewels, colimaçon finish, adjusted 4 positions, 28.800 A/h. Power reserve 40 hours. Functions - Hours, minutes, central seconds. Magnified date window at h. 4. Watch Case - Sand-blasted AISI316 Plus stainless steel case manufactured in three screw locked components. Diameter 42.00 mm, maximum diameter at the protection crown tool 44.50 mm.. Satinated back cover. Great dimensions large crown for scuba diving function. Automatic helium expulsion valve. Extra thick domed sapphire crystal. Ox-Pro blackening treatment process of the case surface and passivated for antireflection and anticorrosion functions. Water Resistance - 120 ATM Dial - Extra thick dial with differentiated luminous coating: central hours scale and hand treated with Green Superluminova; minutes plots and hand on the ring treated with Red Superluminova; continuous seconds scale and hand treated with White Superluminova. All hands are exclusively manufactured upon Anonimo design specifications. Magnified date window at h. 4. So…I’m liking this one quite a bit so far and the Hi-Dive is giving me something different and unique from the Anonimo brand that I like so well anyway. I will definitely be exploring some different strap options with this one. Here are a few pics:      Last edited on Sun Feb 13th, 2011 11:23 pm by stew77 |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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 drool.gif Beautiful and very different looking Anonimo, you don't see this one much! I looked at it on the WUS sales Forums but as you know, I had my sight set on another Anonimo already One tidbit of info though, the Hi Dive does not have the oversized crown from the Polluce, it is actually the opposite. Anonimo created the Polluce (names after the sunken ship Polluce, which it commemorates) using the case of the Millimetri but the crown and HEV of the Hi Dive.  I do hope you enjoy this uniquely styled Anonimo as much as I know you've enjoyed the others you already owned! Thank you for sharing the pics and doing the write up. Wear it in good health Chris! |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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PS: if you ever sell it, I want first shot at it! ;) |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Chris, big congrats on another Anomino addition. This one is a departure indeed. Like you, I'm not a fan of busy dials, but I get your drift when you say this one works. Sure it seems busy at first glance, but all elements integrate well and are overall aesthetically pleasing imho. And though I'm not a fan of skeleton hands, these ones do also seem to fit the piece. Overall a nice score and attention grabber. BTW, thanks for taking the time to post your thought and the pix. It is most appreciated. |
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ericf 3T WIS 
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CONGRATS, NIMO is getting popular around here! |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Congrats and enjoy! |
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GX9901 3T WIS 
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That is a very cool watch! I would love to add an Anonimo some day too. Congrats! |
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stew77 Admin
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Brice, Mark, Eric, Skip, and GX...thanks for the kind words and congrats on the Hi-Dive guys!!! Brice - Thanks for the extra detail regarding the Hi-Dive crown!  ...I am familiar with the history of the Anonimo Polluce and in particular the release of the Polluce to commemorate the rediscovery and salvage of the steamer ship 'Polluce' which sank off the coast of Tuscany in the early 1800's, but I had totally missed the fact that the Polluce design was birthed from the Millemetri and Hi-Dive and thus, the "big crown" is indeed the Hi-Dive crown from the beginning...Thanks for that detail amigo!!!  ...and Brice, sure you can have first shot if I sell this one...just remember to give me first shot at your Bronze Polluce if you ever decide to let that one go!!! Last edited on Mon Feb 14th, 2011 12:03 pm by stew77 |
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zepp21 3T WIS
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Looks Great! I've been a long time lurker on this site but do post frequently on other sites. This sure has made me come down with some Anonimo Fever  but it could be worse. Wear it in great health!!! |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Congrats Chris!...the Hi-Dive has been one of my favorite Anonimos since I 1st saw one a few years ago! |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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Sure...go ahead and rub it in......Congrats on an awesome watch.... |
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Devin 3T WIS 
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Congrats Chris!  |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Chris my Bronze Polluce landed today, sooner than I Expected and its just amazing... So about me selling it to you... Don't hold your breath :) |
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t0t0_b0y 3T WIS
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It's a beauty!!! :) |
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Paladin 3T WIS 
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Congrats Chris! This one does stray a liitle from the rest but it works well! |
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bigrustypig 3T WIS 
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Big Congrats again, Chris.Of all your Anonimos, I must admit this is the most striking of them all. The dial may be a bit too busy but as Mark said, all the elements combine well. As mentioned in a previous post, the hour hand resembles a "just opened" parachute and that's a detail o really appreciate. Enjoy it in good health for a long time, amigo |
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stew77 Admin
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Zepp, Oscar, Gregger, Trent, t0t0, Bill, and Jeff...Thank you guys for the continued kind words and congrats on the Hi-Dive!!! ....and just a bit of detailed info on the "Ox-Pro" treatment that Anonimo uses (for those that care about this kind of stuff). It is a different process than PVD (physical vapor deposition coats the steel with a thin layer and thus can be more suseptable to scratching...although as most know, the quality of a PVD coating can vary quite a bit and also depend on how many process runs are done to obtain a thicker coating). The Ox-Pro process is described as more of a chemical immersion process. The principle difference between Ox Pro and PVD is that Ox Pro blackens a watch through a chemical reaction, thereby altering the properties of the metal at a molecular level, as opposed to bonding an outer coating to the surface of the material. (I have read from a few sources that it darkens the metal to a much thicker level too...something like 20 microns thick as opposed to the 2-3 microns that you typically get from PVD). Consequently the surface is likely to wear more evenly than a PVD surface which remains more susceptible to chipping. The process requires 14 stages and leaves the steel a warm black colour, while preserving the surface texture of the steel. Last edited on Tue Feb 15th, 2011 12:58 pm by stew77 |
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FnuSnu99 3T WIS 
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WoW! Congrats, deffinatly a unique looking watch u got there. |
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Pearlmanz 3T WIS 
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Chris, once again, I learn about a new watch brand I have never heard of before being new to dive watches. Thank you for teaching me about a new brand and for sharing pictures of your new acquisition |
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EdRonax 3T WIS 
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A very fine looking watch, I do like this brand, this is a good find. I have been looking at the Anonimo preowned market, not many around at the moment and even less at a good price. Keep looking thats the answer. |
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theopolis 3T WIS 
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Being new to the site, I am not familiar with this brand. However, having seen this Anonimo, I will be looking for one. Congrats Chris on an awesome watch!!! |
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Shounen 3T WIS 
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what a great watch. i love the design of the hands. |
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