PANTOR SEALION WATCH REVIEW

I must say, initially when i first saw the Pantor Sealion increase for preorder

I had been just a little befuddled. Not since i thought the timepiece was unattractive or overpriced, speculate I felt the look continues to be done many occasions before. You probably know this, this situation design or much the same has been utilized by legendary brands for example Eterna, Aquadive and lots of microbrands yesteryear couple of years. It's that cushion style situation with short lugs along with a thick, simple to grip dive bezel. Kind Pantor come forth with what many have to say is an overused design? Well, we are able to repeat the same about Rolex sub homages too, which never appear to prevent. ( I presently get one in mid-air coming for review). Putting everything aside, I actually do have the Pantor Sealion may be worth grabbing, even if it's not something totally new, provided you want the design and style that's.

Presently the Pantor Sealion expires for preorder, as well as their are a couple of versions when i published within the specs. You receive a selection of movement, either the NH35, or perhaps an ETA 2824. This really is something rarely see. Really, there's a couple of stuff you rarely see. Using the ETA 2824 with a microbrand is way in the norm nowadays, neither is giving the client the option of movements. The prices can also be very competitive, for just $549 you receive a 300 meter water-resistant diver using the attempted and true Swiss Movement. That's something many watch enthusiasts will discover very appealing.

Since you may have surmised

The model I've in hands is really a prototype, after getting the Pantor Sealion in hands and searching in the website renders, the greatest difference I can tell is this fact prototype includes a black date wheel to complement the dial, in which the renderings show white-colored date wheels on every color. I'm wishing the date wheels match the colour from the dials, a minimum of for that black because it just looks a lot better for me. Another factor of note is the fact that I've the Seiko NH35 variant, but it's not marked as a result around the situation back. I'm told the development versions may have it engraved around the back which movement you've.

The dial shows up as black, but as you can tell within my photos it's much more of dark gray, which is exaggerated since it is a sunray dial that will appear lighter or more dark with respect to the light. Personally, I favor the dark gray dial because it is certainly one of my top picks with regards to dial colors. The problem by using it though, is that if you order expecting black which color arrives, you may be disappointed, or perhaps angry, based on your temperament. With this particular as being a prototype I'm guessing the dial didn't get created within the right shade which is going to be remedied come production.

When I have previously discussed, the worth here's really within the ETA 2824 variant. Not too there's anything wrong using the NH35, but to seize a dive watch using the ETA movement for $549 is a great deal, and worthwhile. It will help the watch is great looking too, as That does not mean to purchase a wrist watch only for the movement. I normally repeat the absolute complete opposite of that. There's a couple of reasons Personally i think by doing this. The Pantor Sealion posseses an aluminum bezel insert. Now, companies have used aluminum for many years and absolutely nothing wrong by using it, but we know many microbrands use ceramic or azure covered bezel inserts nowadays supplying a lot more scratch resistance.

Another notable concern is using the silicone rubber strap, that we discuss within the video. Visually the strap is appealing, and it is very comfortable, particularly with the way the buckle is built to squeeze into the strap sections. It enables the buckle to put flush and somewhat lock into position. Since many know, the issue with silicone is it appears like crap within ten minutes of putting on it. It catches just of lint, dirt, fuzz out of your shirt etc. It annoys me greatly, particularly when the situation mind is really nice searching and well-built. I didn't wish to remove it the strap within the time I'd it, when i stated I discovered it attractive and comfy. Used to do find myself using compressed air onto it every couple of hrs to wash them back though.

Returning to why I believe the ETA version is the foremost value

It comes down lower to what you're getting for that cost. Obviously if you're on a tight budget, $329 is much more appealing. Or you possess a set limit of what you should invest in a micro and $549 has ended that. If this stuff don't affect you, despite the aluminum bezel and also the silicone strap, the ETA form of the Sealion provides you with that “Swissness” that a lot of desire. Now, I'm not always speaking personally, however in much more of a generalization of the items I see stated numerous occasions on Facebook groups, watch forums, Reddit and elsewhere. The Swiss ETA 2824 whilst not the finish be all watch movement, continues to be highly considered and a few people still desire a Swiss movement within their watch regardless. So, originating from that perspective and also the $549 cost, the ETA version is how it's at.

Any watch I review here, I'm able to only base my findings around the watch I've in hands. When it's a prototype, that becomes difficult. I've had watches with issues and that i always state that it could just be my particular example, when i have no idea when the other 300 watches have a similar issues or otherwise. It really works exactly the same for that opposite, as after i obtain a great example after which someone will comment their own is running fast, or even the bezel is loose. Within the situation of the Pantor Sealion prototype, functionally it's seem. Used to do discover the bezel to become a little around the firm side, however, prototype. The crown action is solid and smooth, no issues there. Lume is great and vibrant too, as you can tell below.

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