Because I made an error and clicked on the Arabic numeral version of the 44mm Benarus Moray Dart two weeks ago, I've had the chance to compare my impressions of that version with the Dart, the one I really wanted, and I've learned from this comparison that so much about watch size is based on illusion. Whereas the Arabic numeral version plays like the 44mm it is, the Dart plays like a 47mm watch with the longer lume markers spreading out and "opening up" the bezel.
There's a lot of wow factor out of the box with the Dart and the confidence that it's a keeper since it's not Las Vegas wild in its styling. For me, it's both modern and retro, a combo that appeals to me.
The lume is professional grade Superluminova and you can see its brilliance as it soaks up the sunshine and contrasts starkly with the black dial.
Like the Citizen Grand Touring pictured with it here, the Moray gives a nice "Panerai" vibe and feels good on the wrist.
Unique, classy, lume-strong, and powered by a Miyota 9015, I look forward to keeping the Moray in the "upper rotation."
Very, very nice. I'm curious to see how your rotation plays out, especially with the somewhat-similar Benarus and Grand Touring. They're different enough to keep both, but they're similar enough that I can see them vying for wrist time.
Posted by: jonnybardo | April 01, 2014 at 02:57 PM
The Moray with its bezel is more of a tool diver but can be dressed up. The non-bezel CGT is more flashy with its higher polish and more of a dress up. Of course both can be worn with jeans and a T shirt and both can be worn with slacks and an oxford.
Posted by: herculodge | April 01, 2014 at 03:10 PM
I like the bracelet link design. Is it comfortable? Some bracelets are smooth and comfortable, others are "grabbers." How is this one?
Posted by: Angelo | April 01, 2014 at 05:06 PM
No grab but a very heavy watch, which I like. The CGT is my most comfortable watch. I miss my Sumo, also comfy.
Posted by: herculodge | April 01, 2014 at 05:56 PM
Nice style and great simple design, required features available in this model and it's very reliable. thanks for share.
Posted by: Jasson C | October 02, 2014 at 02:22 AM
Wao nice style same like seiko
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