It's finally here, I ordered this on Kick starter back on Jan 19th....so 8 months! This was a retro diver from Manchester Watch Works.
http://www.manchesterwatchworks.com/store/p11/The_TATOSKOK_Automatic_Dive_Watch_%28Pre-order_Now_Open_for_the_final_90_pieces%29.htmlThere is still 90 left from the LE of 300, I have #145/300. The price on Kickstarter was $255, plus with the stretch goals this came with 3 straps, sapphire glass, and anti-reflective coatings...this was an outstanding deal even with out the stretch goals.
Specifications:
-42.5mm corrosion resistant 316L stainless steel case with bead blasted finish
-47mm lug to lug
-11mm in height
-20 ATM/200 m water resistance
-22mm drilled lugs for easy strap changes and curved for comfort
-Robust, reliable Miyota/Citizen 9015 Automatic Movement, no batteries needed
-Textured black wet sand-like dial with thick, layered C3 lumed markers and a 12:00 marker inspired by the American diver down flag
-43mm knurled unidirectional 120 click bezel
-Aluminum bezel insert with C3 lume at 12:00 and a swallow-tail 12:00 marker inspired by the international diver down flag
-C3 lumed arrow hands with red-tipped seconds
-6mm knurled engraved 4:00 screw-down crown
-Flat scratch resistant sapphire crystal with inner anti-reflective coating to minimize distortions and reflections
-Screwed down engraved case back
-Brass movement holder
-Black PU tear resistant strap with blasted engraved buckle and custom designed MWW nylon strap with blasted hardware and engraved strap keeper included.
Anyway on to the photos!
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Later, GaryRemember we are the caretakers of mechanical art.....
Member NAWCC, National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors