I enjoyed seeing a dive watch with a freedive spearfishing theme and the Speardiver name, albeit with a different spelling Spear Diver Watch. I don't know what makes this watch from Helson watch company be worth $600, maybe one of you watch aficionados can say? From a bit of research looks like it's a homage to an old classic dive watch, the Seiko 6105.
Seiko 6105
Japan makes perfect watches, flawless workmanship and accuracy. That´s one ass kicker time keeper. I want one.
Simple and effective, made like in the old times when men were men and wore simple yet accurate time pieces.
Chinese desk-diver clones.:rolleyes1: with a euro price. I would rather have a Vistal... at least their not over priced. Here is one that leaked @ 17meters.The movement is Japanese but what about the case?
Cheers, Don
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No it was Helson.;)
Cheers, Don
Probably a bad design then, cause the movement is flawless and is used by several brands. If that one is a Helson, the i have second thoughts about the professional ethics of this manufacturer, cause that one looks like an Omega Seamaster rip off.
Lets say that the movement is nice, but the metal case was flawed.
And one more real Helson, for the ladies with a wee bit of fog inside. I'll take a vintage Seiko, Doxia, or Citizen
any day.
Cheers, Don
Shit, forget it, a Seiko is a way better option then, I think the citizen movement is not enough for a good watch.
Homage= Rip off? :crazy:
That manufacturer is a bit taking advantage of other time pieces prestige
Shit, forget it, a Seiko is a way better option then, I think the citizen movement is not enough for a good watch.
Homage= Rip off? :crazy:
The one on the left had been to 160 FSW a few too many times, my newer one is going strong.:thumbsup2:
Cheers, Don
The thread where you got the leaky watch pic is rough on Helson Helson watches or the wanabe divers. I didn't read the whole thing so I don't know the conclusion.
I'm no way going to read the whole thing tonight.....the Codeine pills are making me :boring1:(Sleepy);)
Cheers, Don
I tried to read to the end but stopped @ the French forum negative comments.;)
Helson has some great looking watches they've cloned on the outside, I am a purest...that's where the issue is.
Cheers, Don
Panerai or tag for me. High end and low- as -ill-go-end
The Rolex Submariner I bought in the Ships Store while I served on a USN Destroyer (Tin-Can) in 1965 is my favorite. At least it was until the Rolex Service Center in Singapore "overhauled" it and messed it up. :nono:
Rolex and authorized facilities NOW want USD $600.00 to restore it. Guess I will wait :@
Been on me in practically every ocean in the world - need to budget and restore it
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