New Dive Watch Discussion

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Re: New Dive Watch Discussion

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andyfry wrote: As to names as a Cousteau fan how about a homage to the great man with a Jacques or Calypso (sadly think Cousteau and Oceanographer have already been used before).
Yeah, IWC uses cousteau. Some of their watches even feature a disc of wood from the Calypso on the case back. And since you brought up IWC divers :) I'm in love with this one. I can only look at it once in awhile though otherwise I'll do something stupid like buy it. IWC Vintage Aquatimer kids.

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On the subject of names I did think that they should stick to good old British diving birds for inspiration...
But Cormorant, Razorbill, Tern, Gannet, Shag or Guillemot just don't seem to do it for me! 8)
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octopus wrote:On the subject of names I did think that they should stick to good old British diving birds for inspiration...
But Cormorant, Razorbill, Tern, Gannet, Shag or Guillemot just don't seem to do it for me! 8)

Can't go wrong with a good Shag 8)
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village wrote:
octopus wrote:On the subject of names I did think that they should stick to good old British diving birds for inspiration...
But Cormorant, Razorbill, Tern, Gannet, Shag or Guillemot just don't seem to do it for me! 8)

Can't go wrong with a good Shag 8)
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Then theres The Great and little Bursteads.
But i dont think they are seabirds.
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Re: New Dive Watch Discussion

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El Tiempo wrote:
andyfry wrote: As to names as a Cousteau fan how about a homage to the great man with a Jacques or Calypso (sadly think Cousteau and Oceanographer have already been used before).
Yeah, IWC uses cousteau. Some of their watches even feature a disc of wood from the Calypso on the case back. And since you brought up IWC divers :) I'm in love with this one. I can only look at it once in awhile though otherwise I'll do something stupid like buy it. IWC Vintage Aquatimer kids.

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Liking that IWC 8) .....but thinking I won't be liking the price :no:
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Sorry to comment on an old discussion, but I believe Lumibrite is a proprietary Seiko formulation/brand. My understanding is that Super Luminova was formulated off of Seiko's forumula but could not be the same as Lumibrite due to obvious patent protection.
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village wrote:Can't go wrong with a good Shag 8)
A Sir Austin LE maybe?

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village wrote: Can't go wrong with a good Shag 8)
Shall we shag now,or shag later?

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Re: New Dive Watch Discussion

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oh behave :D how about hammerhead for the name?
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wilko wrote:how about hammerhead for the name?
I understand your reasoning but it sounds too much like an insult to me.
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The luminousity of SuperLuminova depends upon the grade (I believe C3 is the top grade), the color (some are brighter and last longer than others), the surface area of application, and the # of layers of application. This is why some watches lume better/worse than others while all using SuperLuminova. I am unsure which material ESQ uses but mine lumes better than either my Invicta (Tritnite [manual says it must be charged 4-5 hrs. from light source to glow brightly -- yeah, that's feasible]) or CW (Superluminova).

My #1 request for a future diver is a divers' clasp with safety. The lack of such along with the lack of half link availability is inexcusable and the only valid complaint I can make about my C6.

#2 request: a 40mm case to fit my girlish wrists better.
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