A Diver Watch Is Armor and God Knows That's What I Need

 

 

Jonny writes:

Perhaps we could categorize watches into a few groups, each of which "says something" about the wearer: Diver, Dressy, Sport, Fashion. Diver and Sport are related, but somewhat different. I suppose sport watches must be functional for actual sports and tend to be lighter and with plastic or rubber straps. Dressy watches say "I'm a classy business guy who makes money." Maybe this is why they don't appeal to me, both because I don't make a lot of money and I have a certain degree of aversion to the business suit-and-tie world. Fashion watches tend to be worn by young people, are generally more affordable and not worn for function but as an accessory; they're the watches that can be found in malls. Think Invicta, Fossil, Diesel, Swatch, Guess, Nautica, etc. I like divers because I enjoy the "big chunk of metal" feel, or the "lume tool" as Jeff likes to call them. I also enjoy the finish of metal, the links and clasp of a bracelet - the entire tactile experience. I don't know if this has anything to do with armor, but the metallic quality is certainly foremost to the dive watch.

Comments

[jonnybardo]

Everytime I see your pictures of the M-Force, I want one.

By the way, I saw your pictures on Amazon but they seem to be gone? Not sure what that's about.

[herculodge]

I noticed the photos are no longer there today. What's up with that? Also, there is an upgrade bracelet Amazon features for the Orient. The upgrade 23mm bracelet is 316L surgical grade steel, which I'd like. However, the one review states that it was too big and he had to sand it to fit his M Force. Dang.

[jonnybardo]

I thought the Orient is 24mm? That's what it says on Amazon.

As for your pictures, the page seems different - I think they changed the format or something and maybe some pictures were lost.

[herculodge]

Yeah, all my Amazon photos are gone. I just checked the Black Monster. I thought the Orient was 23mm. I'll check again.