Benarus Moray....part deux

I realize that there are mixed feelings about this company, but I liked my Moray and thought that is was a pretty nice watch. They added a HEV and deeper WR, but other than that, they kept the watch basically the same as V1. This is the preliminary details and some pictures from the website for V2 -



Benarus Moray 2 : Steel

The Moray 2 has new features and upgrapdes such as the new Miyota 9015 automatic movement, upgraded water resistance to 1000 meters, automatic helium release valve, and wider engravings on the bezel. It has the same 44mm 316L stainless case and double domed sapphire crystal. The case finish will be available in brushed, bead blasted, or PVD finish. The Moray 2 will ship with brown and black leather straps in a zip up travel case.

There may be preorder pricing at 3T, so if you are interested and are a member...check it out.

thought about this watch many times but i've got the same style case on about 3 other watches and just think it would be a catch and release with a loss of funds and not really up for doing anymore of that!

nothing wrong with this watch IMO....there are many configurations and inventive styles nowadays. As an aside, last year I was curious about the name, as it confused me with Benrus. I emailed the site, and the fellow told me their name came from a video game whose character was Benarus!

thianwong wrote:

nothing wrong with this watch IMO....there are many configurations and inventive styles nowadays. As an aside, last year I was curious about the name, as it confused me with Benrus. I emailed the site, and the fellow told me their name came from a video game whose character was Benarus!

Wow, isnt that nice and soooo close to the old stand by Benrus and they found it in a video game!!

This one doesn't speak to me that much but it does resembles the Lum-tec M? series in styling. I like the new movement offering and was actually gonna order the new Remora but the 42mm case was a little on the small side.

Stan

I have the V1 Moray and I really love it. I would not sell or upgrade to get the V2. Although, I am curious about the 9015 movement as I have not followed it's progress. If I did not own the V1......I think I would go for the V2. The Moray is a great watch and I would think the new version would be as popular as the first.

Northwestguy wrote:

I have the V1 Moray and I really love it. I would not sell or upgrade to get the V2. Although, I am curious about the 9015 movement as I have not followed it's progress. If I did not own the V1......I think I would go for the V2. The Moray is a great watch and I would think the new version would be as popular as the first.

Most of what you'd like to know about the 9015 can be found here:
https://xtrememeantime.forumotion.com/horological-information-f13/9015-t4963.htm

Thanks Doc! Maybe I missed this but, is this a hacking movement? And, as was posted in your reference post, is there a watch that is using this movement right now besides the Moray coming out?

Northwestguy wrote:

Thanks Doc! Maybe I missed this but, is this a hacking movement? And, as was posted in your reference post, is there a watch that is using this movement right now besides the Moray coming out?

No problem. It is hand winding but none of the references indicate that it is hacking. I know of no other watches that are for sure. We've read rumors galore about it but nothing solid until the announcement about this one. I really think its likely to be a solid movement but I would NOT want to be one of the first owners. v0.1 is never what I want to own, even from Miyota.

Docrwm wrote:

Northwestguy wrote:

Thanks Doc! Maybe I missed this but, is this a hacking movement? And, as was posted in your reference post, is there a watch that is using this movement right now besides the Moray coming out?

No problem. It is hand winding but none of the references indicate that it is hacking. I know of no other watches that are for sure. We've read rumors galore about it but nothing solid until the announcement about this one. I really think its likely to be a solid movement but I would NOT want to be one of the first owners. v0.1 is never what I want to own, even from Miyota.

I hear ya! Kinda like version 1 of anything...................I pad for instance.

Northwestguy wrote:

Docrwm wrote:

Northwestguy wrote:

Thanks Doc! Maybe I missed this but, is this a hacking movement? And, as was posted in your reference post, is there a watch that is using this movement right now besides the Moray coming out?

No problem. It is hand winding but none of the references indicate that it is hacking. I know of no other watches that are for sure. We've read rumors galore about it but nothing solid until the announcement about this one. I really think its likely to be a solid movement but I would NOT want to be one of the first owners. v0.1 is never what I want to own, even from Miyota.

I hear ya! Kinda like version 1 of anything...................I pad for instance.

Precisely. I tried the Ipad and didn't like it at all. Perhaps when its been out a year and is not ridiculously priced for what it is and has some more utility (no Flash??? get outta here) I'll look again. The 9015 is a great IDEA but I want to hear about its actual performance not just read its specs.

Benarus seems like they make some IMPRESSIVE watches
if you ask me ! The look of their watches is intriguing.
Especially how you can change up the dials with various
marker, number, and color combinations. Even the hands
can come with different colors. I also like the cases on
their watches, along with what seems like a terrific list
of specifications !..The prices seem REALLY reasonable
too !!! ..Thanks for the info Mark !

And....it has the new Miyota 9015, Doc's new love!

andrema wrote:

And....it has the new Miyota 9015, Doc's new love!

AWESOME ! ..NICE FIND Mark !!!