New Timefactors Smiths Diver arrived
Discussion
My Smiths Diver arrived this morning:
Alway nice to get a parcel on your desk at work....
Well packaged as usual
Instruction leaflet and a nice big polishing cloth
Lovely branded Peli case and a handy pen
Here it is with small cloth, warranty card and silicone waffle strap
No screw drivers to adjust the bracelet - but I did have a spring bar tool and spare NATO
And finally on the wrist
Another well executed addition to the range from Eddie.
Really fancied a vintage 6105, but trying to find an unmolested example at a reasonable price was probably going to be difficult.
Coupled with the fact that my vintage Citizen diver and other vintage pieces never got any wear as I was frightened of dinging them - I decided to move them on and get Eddies interpretation of a classic with modern reliablity etc.
It's a really great looking example - the case finish is brilliant (as we've come to expect from Roland Kemmner)and the build quality is superb. The ball bearing click for the bi-directional bezel is very positive and the crown unscrews and winds smoothly. The bracelet it is nice and solid and once I get some decent screw drivers I'll have a go at adjusting it.
Overall really pleased with this!
Chris
Alway nice to get a parcel on your desk at work....
Well packaged as usual
Instruction leaflet and a nice big polishing cloth
Lovely branded Peli case and a handy pen
Here it is with small cloth, warranty card and silicone waffle strap
No screw drivers to adjust the bracelet - but I did have a spring bar tool and spare NATO
And finally on the wrist
Another well executed addition to the range from Eddie.
Really fancied a vintage 6105, but trying to find an unmolested example at a reasonable price was probably going to be difficult.
Coupled with the fact that my vintage Citizen diver and other vintage pieces never got any wear as I was frightened of dinging them - I decided to move them on and get Eddies interpretation of a classic with modern reliablity etc.
It's a really great looking example - the case finish is brilliant (as we've come to expect from Roland Kemmner)and the build quality is superb. The ball bearing click for the bi-directional bezel is very positive and the crown unscrews and winds smoothly. The bracelet it is nice and solid and once I get some decent screw drivers I'll have a go at adjusting it.
Overall really pleased with this!
Chris
Thanks for all the comments guys.
NeMeSiS I think you've nailed it to be honest with your assessment - that's pretty much how I looked at it - vintage looks with a modern upgrade.
Been waering it now for two days and it's running about -2 secs/day.
Really comfy on a NATO - still not sized the bracelet or put the rubber on it yet though!
NeMeSiS I think you've nailed it to be honest with your assessment - that's pretty much how I looked at it - vintage looks with a modern upgrade.
Been waering it now for two days and it's running about -2 secs/day.
Really comfy on a NATO - still not sized the bracelet or put the rubber on it yet though!
GC8 said:
Shame that it isnt a Swiss movement. Eddie isnt on my Christmas card list (unless I wrap it around half a brick and toss it through his dining room window), but he does turn out some nice watches.
Why is it a problem that it's Japanese movement?A quick google and it appears to compare favourably to the ETA 2824.
There have been a few TF watches which feature a Miyota movement and 'shame that this one isnt an ETA' has always been my reaction (starting with the Everest, IIRC).
I will happily admit that Im not familiar with this particular movement and acknowledge that it may indeed be equal to an ETA action.
Id still sooner have a Swiss movement though, in anything other than a Seiko.
I will happily admit that Im not familiar with this particular movement and acknowledge that it may indeed be equal to an ETA action.
Id still sooner have a Swiss movement though, in anything other than a Seiko.
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