Trying on the new Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Divers
I'll be honest , I don't have any expertise in dive watches , but I had the opportunity to try on the new Grand Seiko Spring Drive U.F.A. Ushio 300 Divers and I thought sharing my photos and impressions might be of interest to some of you. The Evolution 9...
Thanks so much for the review and your impressions 👍🏻👏🏻
There are several points I would mention. I am very happy that they actually did the step in the right direction size and thickness wise. I like you o applaud the chalice of titanium and the lighter weight it brings with it - different opinions here 😊 I a...
You're welcome. As I said, I'm a complete novice in this area,
so your feeling is much better informed than mine. I understand your feeling concerning the cathedral hour hand: the new one looks more generic. As far as titanium is concerned, I see the advantages in terms of lightness and stealthiness, but it didn't re...
They do tend to be on the chunky side 🦾
The dive ones that is. You could check this - it has a GS grade movement and a historical connection, too but is a tad more slender: Picture from: Seiko ...
I will check it, thank you!
I’ve already had a look at Seiko divers but there are so many that it’s easy to get lost!
This is one of the few areas of human endeavor…
Where the term countless could be more or less accurate 😂👍🏻👏🏻
Thank you for posting these, Emmanuel.
I WANT to like these new divers from GS (esp. the green version), but I feel that there is something off in their case/bezel/dial proportions. And, as is the case with many other Seiko and GS divers, I find the hands a bit overwrought and too cumbersome i...
I think I feel very much like you: I would love to love them,
but something is off, as you say... Best, Emmanuel
I read this with great interest — as I am giving close consideration to a Tudor diver as my next watch.
Like you, Emmanuel, my smaller wrists would rule out these Seikos. But, I find the hands on these watches “over baked,” not appealing at all, and I would pass even if the watch had a smaller (sub-40 mm) dimension.
I have been very tempted by the BB58 Bronze,
but finally didn’t pull the trigger. I wouldn’t be against finding a Seiko or Grand Seiko, but the design never appeals to me enough (and I keep telling myself that I would wear this watch only during summer). Best, Emmanuel ...
First, I love your review Emmanuel! This new GS diver is interesting, thoughts below.
I like the size reduction, it was needed IMO. I’m personally a fan of Ti in a dive watch, but respect your thoughts on the finish. I really like the change to the hands, as I think it’s an improvement visually. The green dial would be my choice and I love...
Thank you, Larry!
I agree with you that the price is a bit high, even if the U.F.A. caliber is an impressive one. These watches may be available at a good price on the second-hand market in a few months... Let's hope so! Best, Emmanuel
The new size looks like definite improvement.
I would love to try it on, as all of the dive watches I’ve had are a bit chunky. I guess if one likes to know/be reminded they have the watch on it’s a negative, but I would imagine many will like the lighter weight of the titanium. Thanks for the details...
My pleasure, Vetnov.
I understand the advantage and appeal of lightness, but I find it strange, personally, to have a bulky watch with feather-like weight... Best, Emmanuel