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Introducing Endatto Watches
If you’re going to come out with a new watch, you really need to figure out how to make the design stand out. That could be done with complications or interesting case designs. But what it you’re starting with a classic case shape and a basic three-hander-plus-date? Well, if you’re Endatto Watches, you focus in on the dial.
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SQUALE MATIC 60 ATMOS
SQUALE MATIC 60 ATMOS
Squale Matic 60 Atmos
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Squale Matic 60 Atmos Inspiration Behind Squale Matic 60 Atmos
The Squale Matic 60 Atmos is inspired by the iconic designs of Squale in the 1970s. In particularly the Squale Matic Diver. As it reproduces the original form with the characteristics of the Von Buren case. However, its use of modern materials, result in a unique, yet versatile timepiece.
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Squale 1545: Classic Swiss Diver
Squale 1545: Classic Swiss Diver
Yesterday’s affordable Orient diver gives way today to an even better Swiss alternative: The Squale 1545 has heritage, provenance, classic looks, and serious Swiss construction. It’s the real deal, yet costs less than 1/10 as much as a Rolex Submariner.
The Squale 1545-ORIG has classic Swiss diver looks, real heritage, and solid Swiss construction
The Squale name is known mainly among dive watch…
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The fit of a watch is about more than its diameter—sometimes much more. I kept returning to that thought while wearing the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman; although it measures 42mm across, it wears much bigger. But the calipers don’t lie, and neither does Hamilton. This is one of those watches about which numbers tell the least interesting part of the story.
Based on a vintage Hamilton design that was used by U.S. Navy “frogmen” tactical divers, and featured in the 1951 movie of the same name, the version I tested is actually the smaller of two re-editions. The bigger version has a 46mm titanium case and is three times more water-resistant—up to 1000 meters—than my 42mm stainless steel tester. The 42mm stainless versions are available in red, blue, or black, but the big boy only wears red.
The unique feature of the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman—and one reason even the smaller version wears so big—is the screw-down cap that covers the crown. There’s less going on here than meets the eye. The signed cap sits on the end of a short arm, with two points of articulation. I assumed that the piece marked “LOCK” was some sort of, you know, lock; but it is just for show. The arm/cap combo is tightly built and the big cap makes it a cinch to open and close. Unscrew the cap, swing it up and away and the crown is accessible. Still, the cap always gets in the way of working the crown. The crown is a simple knurled push-pull deal, which winds and sets the Swiss H-10 movement inside.
Luckily, the H-10 is an automatic, so as long as you keep the watch moving, its 80 hours of autonomy should keep you from having to fuss with the cap. The H-10 is a re-branded ETA C07.111, which is based on the ETA 2824-2. We’ve already seen the C07.111 in a few other Swatch Group watches. The C07.111 doubles the standard power reserve of the 2824, mainly by dialing down the frequency from 28,800/bph to 21,600. I compared it side-by-side with two standard 2824s, and the H-10’s second hand might have moved a little less smoothly, but it’s barely perceptible.
While the capped crown creates some headaches with setting and winding, one result of a well-sealed crown is above average water resistance. This is a legit dive watch, good for 300 meters (rather than the ISO-required 200m) and a ridiculous 1000m in the titanium 46mm version. The bezel is the usual 120-click deal with a chunky edge and an equally chunky click.
The bezel sits atop a burly slab-sided case with a solid back. The weight and shape of the 42mm x 12mm case is substantial and adds to the big feeling of the watch. The bracelet helps keep all that heft under control, even though the fit of the links could be a bit tighter. The brushed outer links and polished center links are nicely finished and blend well with the brushed case. The push-button clasp mechanism is crisp, with four ratcheting micro-adjustments to dial in the size or accommodate a wetsuit. I was surprised there is no secondary latch given that the rest of the watch comes across as a serious diver. The date hiding at 4:30 also seems out of place for a dedicated diver, and the dial really isn’t big enough to accommodate it.
The rest of the dial certainly fits the serious diver role, with big globs of bluish lume at every hour, on all three hands, and on the bezel pip at 12:00. During the day, the chromed hands and the blue sunray dial give the watch a macho elegance. No one could mistake this for a dress watch, but it’s no beater either.
Speaking of beaters, my go-to dive watch is the quintessential beater: the Seiko SKX007. While they are both 42mm dive watches, the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman is 52mm lug-to-lug, compared to the 007’s 45mm. That breadth, plus the straight-sided case, makes the the Hamilton feels more substantial in every dimension—including the style dimension. If you’ve got the wrist real estate to pull it off, the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman is a unique dive watch option, with classic diving chops and a bit of flair to carry you through even your land-bound days in style. hamiltonwatch.com
Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman (H77705145)
Price: $1,095USD (MSRP)
Who’s it for? Stylish divers with wrists like tree trunks.
Would I wear it? I like to think I fit the first category, but I know I don’t fit the second.
What I’d change? Bring the titanium case to the 42mm version.
Standout feature? Capped crown.
Tech Specs from Hamilton
Case Material: Stainless steel
Case Dimensions: 42mm x 52mm x 12mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Movement: H-10 automatic, aka ETA C07.111 (based on the ETA 2824-2)
Crystal: Sapphire
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet with ratcheting micro-adjustment
Water Resistance: 30 bar (300 m) /435 psi (934.2 ft)
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Hands-on with the @hamiltonwatch Khaki Navy Frogman The fit of a watch is about more than its diameter—sometimes much more. I kept returning to that thought while wearing the Hamilton Khaki Navy Frogman; although it measures 42mm across, it wears much bigger.
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Doxa has been in the watch making business since the company was founded by Georges Ducommun in 1889. Doxa had patented its 8 day watch movement back in 1908 and this movement was so good that Bugatti used Doxa instruments in their racing cars. There’s a long and storied history leading up to today’s 50th anniversary edition, the SUB 300 re-issue.
After Georges died in 1936 the company was taken over by his brother in law Jacques Nardin, grandson of Ulysse Nardin. Doxa continued to make many styles of watches based on market demand. The 1960’s led Doxa into what they are most known for now, their divers.
In the 1960’s people began to enjoy a higher standard of living and were able to explore and enjoy new hobbies. With the introduction of the “aqualung”, invented by Jacques Cousteau and Emile Gagnan, people were now able to afford to scuba dive. Doxa jumped on this opportunity and designed a watch specifically for scuba diving. That watch was the SUB 300.
The SUB 300 came in a solid stainless steel case with a water resistance of 300 meters, or 1000 feet. They came up with a bezel that would use the Navy’s no-decompression dive table. Simple to use, when you are at your desired depth mark, you time yourself with the bezel, and the dive table on the bezel will tell you how long you can stay at the depth before you need to ascend. It’s not that safe, considering we have dive computers today, but it was very cool then and is still cool today. To get the best visibility, they determined the best color for the job was bright orange and this because it was visible down to a depth of 30 feet. Another cool feature they came up with was the “dwarf hour” hand. The idea was to make a very small hour hand so it does not distract from the minute hand you are timing your dive with. Covering the dial was a bubble plexi crystal.
To celebrate 50 years since the release of the SUB 300, Doxa has released the SUB 300 50th anniversary edition. Like the original, the case is stainless steel measuring 42.5mm wide and 13.4mm thick. Of course, they are using the bright orange dial that has made it unique since the beginning. The movement is an ETA 2824-2 Chronometer Grade version. The bracelet is the “beads of rice” style, which looks amazing on this watch. The bezel still has the Navy no-decompression dive table on it, and it’s just as cool today as it was 50 years ago. Instead of using the plexi crystal to cover the dial. Doxa have equipped the watch with a double bubble Sapphire crystal. Pre-order pricing is $1,990 USD or regular price of $2,490 USD. You can check them out at doxawatches.com
Review Summary
Brand and model: Doxa Sub 300 50th Anniversary Edition
Price: $1,990 preorder and $2,490 regular
Who’s it for: Diver who love vintage
Would I wear it: All the time
What I’d change: Nothing
The best thing about it: That double bubble Sapphire crystal.
Tech Specs from Doxa
Materials: Stainless steel
Crystal: Double bubble Sapphire crystal
Dial: Bright orange
Measurements: 42.6mm wide and 13.4mm thick
Water Resistance: 300 meters or 1000 feet
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The @ DOXA_Watches SUB 300 50th Anniversary Edition – the 300 is back! #diver #divewatch Doxa has been in the watch making business since the company was founded by Georges Ducommun in 1889.
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