
The watch, which I have called the 'Aluminum Diver' for the sake ease (I not sure of its true name yet) has a 46mm x 15.5mm naturally anodized 7075 Aluminum case, caseback (secured with four screws) and bi-directional bezel with 12 clicks. The case has a water-resistance of 20ATM or 200m.

Further specifications include: a Sapphire crystal with red anti-reflective treatment on both sides, a screwdown crown with double O-rings, a Swiss made ETA 6498-1 movement and SuperLuminova applied hands and dial markers.

I find all of EXTático's designs intriguing this new one is no different. They have this fresh conceptual-looking quality to them that can only come from designing from the ground up - nothing borrowed here! The other great thing about EXTático is that the watches are surprisingly affordable despite being entirely manufactured and assembled (movement aside) in Spain.

Hmmm... interesting. I think I like the bezel design. My only concern would be that the aluminum is going to get scratched and dinged really easily.
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ReplyDeleteI own another aluminium diver: Swatch Irony Scuba 200, with a monoblock case. It's a quartz, but is a diver and is made of aluminium. Quite resistant. I've been in the sea water with it during more than a decade with no problems.
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