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Cool watch JX!
The edges of the bezel reminded me of my Seiko Monster (you've seen that one of mine, I believe).
Totally agree with you about the ruggedness of these inexpensive tool watches, they are sturdy and no non-sense.
However, perhaps a big reason that they are perceived to be more "tool-like" is that their low price-tags allow us to wear them freely without worrying about scratches and chips...
IMHO, I think a true "tool watch" has to be inexpensive (or extremely scratch resistant, as in the case of Sinn) and to allow its owner to wear it in a totally free manner, both physically and psychologically. I never treat my 18K Daytona as a tool watch.
The one that you have there, JX, is truly a "tool watch".
Enjoy!
Jon
I've been wearing this for several weeks now...
I love it. It is not a particularly fine watch, but I like the size, weight and feel of the watch. The bezel and crown really make this watch. - SJX This message has been edited by SJX on 2008-02-09 02:24:54...
This mythical diver rivals the other purist collectables ...
such as the Seiko Marinemaster and Sinn U series. Fortunately for collectors who have these marathons - they are now getting even rarer due to end of production contract for various government depts. For me, the marathon and Sinn U watches are more than d...