Helson Skindiver

[Muska]

(For reference my screen here is calibrated and I have tried to get the colour of the orange lume as close to the watch as possible)

After living with the watch for 24hours I am very happy with it. It's comfortable to wear, the strap is alot softer than I anticipated so how long it lasts remains to be seen but I can't see it staying on this strap for long. I've already had it on Eddie's PVD Nato and I would love to see it on a mesh if I can find a nice one. Someone else recommended an ISOFRANE strap, and I like the look of those so thats another option.

The crystal looks great. I love the profile, and I often find myself staring at it for no other reason! It really is eye catching.

Many people commented on the lug to lug size, I don't have a big wrist at 6" 3/4 but I find the fit to be fine, although I wouldn't want to length any longer.

I can't comment on time keeping yet as I've not really set it to anything.

The lume is great. Even though the bezel markers are orange the lume comes through green. The orange lume to the dial and hands comes up orange (stronger by quite a bit on the hands) I've not had chance to test how long into the night this remains visible yet. When looking at the watch in the dark, or dim light it takes on a sort of three coloured look because of the colours & lume strength, making the watch very easy to read.

I like the watch design in general, the bezel looks sharp and has an edging I've not seen before. The crown screws down and the date is quick set.

I apologise for the poor lume shot. Perhaps I'll update with something if I can be bothered to fish out the tripod.

Matt.

[CardShark]

Great shots as always, and that's a cracking watch

[5avvy]

Really nice - what's the lug to lug?

[andy_s]

It's a nice design.
Isofrane are taking pre-orders for 20mm straps, (but only with the square buckle), at the moment I think - last time I looked anyway. Is that an Eddie 'Tropic' at the moment?

[Muska]

It's 52mm lug to lug.

That's the strap it came with, I've not seen Eddies tropic. I do fancy some sort of vintage NATO possibly. Mesh is first on my list.