Review of Casio MDV106-1A

The end of my internship has brought about a bout of retail therapy to calm my nerves from the stresses at work over the last two months. Today, I acquired the Casio MDV106-1A, a watch which has a cult following on several watch forums. In this review we shall discern if the MDV106 is worthy of its cult status.

Now let's start off with the quality, fit and finish of the MDV106. The MDV106 is 44mm across in diameter, inclusive of the crown. It comes in at about 92g in total, which does make the watch feel solid. 

The MDV106 can be had for about USD$40 onwards. The quality of the case construction though, is good. I don't even have to add that it's good for the price because it is that good, case quality is has not been compromised in spite of the low price. The finishing has been well done as well, with no rough edges or machining marks as far as I could observe.

We should consider that at USD$40, this watch is something of the next step up from the MQ24 rubber quartz series they offer, and it's a very big step up.

The case is polished on the sides and is brushed on all vertical surfaces. It is curved down at the lugs which is great for preventing overhang on smaller wrists. Flanking the sides of the crown are the crown guards, which I always prefer my watches to have. It is an attractive case design and I give Casio top marks for case quality and finish. Make no mistake, this is no Blancpain or Audemars Piguet but the case will hold its own very well against just about any nonluxury steel watch.

Over on the back, there is an engraved marlin which is a nice touch by Casio. Now I can brag about my $40 watch caseback being more decorated than on a $5000 Rolex. The caseback is screw-down which is great to see on a watch this affordable.

The crown is screw-down, which helps the MDV106 achieve a 200m water resistance rating. The crown is a just a little on the rough side when screwing down, but is not a major problem at all to me. It's very impressive Casio has managed to implement such water resistance measures on a watch of this price.

It features a mineral crystal which is flanked by a unidirectional coin edged bezel. The bezel clicks along nicely although there is some play, and it can move backwards by about half a click. Still, it's not too bad and I've certainly come across bezels which are much worse. On my watch, the bezel lines up exactly to the 12 marker so that's great too.

If there's another great thing it's that the seconds hand hits all the markers spot on. This is something I can't guarantee of all MDV106's so it's always best to buy quartz watches at a brick and mortar store. The movement is also one of the most silent I've ever come across; you really have to put your ear right up to even be able to hear the ticks. I guess some people like loud watches but I'm definitely for quiet movements, so the MDV106 is again a sweeter deal because of this.

 Moving onto the dial, it is really clean and simple, which is a good thing. No unnecessary subsecond indexes, just good old one whole seconds. It features a marlin on the bottom half which is quite tastefully done in my opinion.

The hands are really well done on the MDV106. They are long enough, such that telling the time at a glance is a breeze. Finished in polished steel, the hands add some flair to the dial and reflect light in a very attractive way. The seconds hand is tipped in red which is a nice addition.

Eventually though, Casio has to cut corners somewhere. That is clearly evident in the lume used on this watch. It won't hold a candle to any Seiko diver, losing it's charge extremely quickly and after about one hour the lume is pretty much nonexistent. Even after exposure to my brightest flashlight, the initial bloom is not that impressive at all. This watch won't please lume fanatics, that's for sure!

To set that off, the MDV106 features a universal lug width of 22mm. That was great for me since I found the stock resin strap to be pretty bad. It is pretty soft and comfortable, but only because it's so thin. It doesn't seem hefty enough for the watch head and makes lots of creaky noises. I will definitely be looking for alternative straps in the coming months.

In conclusion, the Casio MDV106-1A is really an excellent watch. It has nearly all the makings of a good watch; good build quality, nice dial and hands, good water resistance and well thought-out design. Even without being as affordable as it currently is, I would think that the MDV106 is a great watch. It IS however affordable!

This is the shining moment of Casio, where excellent design meets affordability. About the only thing this watch doesn't excel in is the lume department, but that's easily forgivable by me. To answer my own question at the start of the review, yes, this watch does indeed deserve its cult status.

So that's it for the review of the Casio MDV106-1A. I know I'll be thoroughly enjoying and appreciating the MDV106 in the months to come, all $40 of it. Thanks for reading!

5.11 Tactical Rush 12 Review

A week ago, I took delivery of something I've been looking to acquire for a long time; the 5.11 Tactical Rush 12 backpack. Now the Rush 12 is a highly popular bag among EDC hobbyists for many reasons; among some of which are a good, solid quality, great compartmentalization options, well-thought-out design, all these at a rather good price. Being quite the EDC enthusiast, I had to verify these claims myself.

I present to you, the review of the 5.11 Tactical Rush 12.

As is customary, let's go through the specs on the Rush 12 before anything:

- 16 individual compartments
- Hydration pocket
- Wrap-around MOLLE/SlickStick web platform
- Internal multi-slot admin compartment
- Zippered fleece-lined eyewear pocket
- Hook and loop fastener nametape and flag patches
- Water-resistant 1050D nylon construction
- 18" x 11" x 6.5" main compartment
- 1476 cubic inch / 24 liter capacity
- Adjustable height sternum strap
- Two external compression straps
- Contoured yoke shoulder strap system
- Self-repairing YKK® zippers
- Glove-friendly pull tabs

I've only started using this backpack recently so my loadout is still very much a work in progress. I meant to build my EDC around my backpack of choice so this review will be focused on the backpack itself as much as possible, for my loadout could only be planned after getting this bag.

Right, onto the Rush 12 then. Now, before coming to the Rush 12, I've been using various fashion backpacks, none of which are tactical in nature. They were designed to look good but I can't say the same for their functionality.

This means that coming to the Rush 12 was a big departure from those packs. The Rush 12 quite simply excels at functionality. I think the Rush 12 is also quite a decent looker to me, although it does definitely tip towards being quite militaristic given the MOLLE webbing. I chose black as I'm primarily going to be using this as a school bag and I prefer to keep things stealth, instead of say, going for the multicam.

Let's start with the compartments that this bag has. At the front, there is a large admin pouch for all the small and important items. There is a plethora of pouches here; two pen-sized slots, a larger slot which I chose to put my Fenix LD22 in, two larger pouches that encompass the pen and flashlight slots, and one large pouch that is zippered and almost as large as the admin pouch itself. On the opposite, there are another two medium sized pouches, one of which I chose to put my scientific calculator in.

You have lots of room to play with here, and having this many compartments constantly tempts one to think of the next piece of EDC to acquire to fill up all the pouches. I think the admin pouch has been really well done.

Picture credit of CandlePowerForums

The main compartment features two zippered mesh compartments that allow you to easily see the contents. On the other side, there is a compartment that can be cinched by an adjustable drawstring. It's good for making sure items stay still while carrying which can be a big annoyance. The main compartment will fit a 15" laptop quite snugly, which is perfect for my Dell XPS15. It has been able to comfortably fit my gym gear such as shoes, shaker bottles and whatnot. Of course, the clamshell style really makes things easier as you don't have to fight with the size of the opening.

Flip it over to the back, and you will see the padded straps which make for a very comfortable carrying experience. The straps incorporate a neck yoke system which partially distributes the weight of the pack onto your neck as well. I have found the Rush 12 to be a very comfortable backpack to carry.

Additionally, there is a hydration bladder compartment located where your back touches the backpack, which purpose is quite self-explanatory. It also has a hard plastic backing to make sure that irregularly shaped contents don't poke you in the back as you're carrying them around. I've never had a backpack that had this feature before and I think this is simply fantastic. It's been a problem I've faced with my fashion backpacks and I've always had to create a makeshift hard plate but to have one designed from concept is much better.

All in all, I have to say the 5.11 Tactical Rush 12 is brilliantly executed. The design has been well thought-out to maximize the comfort of the user, providing numerous options for the user in terms of customizability (adding of pouches via the MOLLE webbing) and the huge number of compartments means one will be able to find the space to put almost anything. Top that off with 1050D nylon construction, this backpack is meant to last decades, if not a lifetime.

About the only gripe that I had with this backpack is that it does weigh quite a bit even when empty, which can be a problem especially when you're carrying it in your hands by the carry handle. Of course, there had to be a flipside to this pack. Even still, the Rush 12 is pretty much fantastic in most other aspects and I'm very happy with my purchase.

This review is little less specific than I usually do for reviews of my gear, so I think I might come back and do an in depth one when I have assessed it over a longer period. Stay tuned for it and thanks for reading!

Another Incoming from Getat

Right folks, from the previous post it may have seemed that there was a little debate going on as to whether I would go for an Obris Morgan Pradata or a Getat. I later came across the dressy JDM Orient WZ0011DV, an absolute beauty of a watch, bringing the battle to a three-way showdown.

 

Naturally, the Orient was by no means cheap for me, coming in at USD 400. I've paid more for watches before, of course, but right now USD 400 would mean giving up one month's worth of my internship salary! Therefore, the Orient is sadly out of the choice. I see it as a piece with the potential to be a timeless classic; relevant regardless of your status or age in life, so I would really like to come back and buy the Orient someday.

That leaves us down to two, the Obris Morgan and the Getat. Now the Obris Morgan, as I have mentioned before, is outstanding value. Good quality case, movement and features at a really good price. Still, I think the deciding factor of why it wasn't the winner of the three this time round was because I was looking for something dressier, and the Pradata is very much a dive watch in spite of some dressy elements on the dial.

I therefore present the winner of the three-way showdown; Getat.

I think I must really love Panerai homages, plus I was quite satisfied from my maiden experience with Getat. Here are the specs which I have requested for this time:

1:1 44mm Luminor case in brushed finish and polished bezel

Marina Militare engraved sandwich dial with C3 lumed indices

Sapphire crystal with colorless AR coating

Gold hands

Asian Unitas 6497 (aka Sea-Gull ST36)

24mm Tan strap with Pre-V buckle

Getat claims the new cases are 1:1 with PAM 111 and are also 100m water resistant. I've covered the improvements in the cases and dials here if you're interested. I'd really like to see the improvements that Getat has claimed in person and I hope that they'll be worth paying the extra for.

So how much did I have to part with for this purchase? Well, Getat was having a 20% discount at the time of buying. The 20% discount was only valid for orders up to the 13th of June, so my order amounted to USD 144. There is still a discount right now, lasting up till 3rd of July, although it's only a 10% discount. Up to the 23rd of June, it will be a 15% discount. If you were ever sitting on the fence thinking about a Getat, now would be a good time to hop onto the bandwagon!

He claims that orders will be sent on the 11th of July to 15th of July, something I can only bleakly hope for given the experience I had with him previously. He was having a sale back then too, and he missed the 'deadline' which he imposed on himself by weeks.

Regardless, I'm happy to be able to bring all the readers of The Watch Post a new watch to feast your eyes upon this year! It's been sometime since my New Year post in which I promised new purchases and it's finally happening. Stay tuned for more updates, peace out!

Upcoming: Obris Morgan Pradata

Perhaps it stems from the absence metal bracelet watches I own, which caused me to take a serious liking to the upcoming Obris Morgan Pradata, but first, let me explain why the absence is so; I've flipped my Kemmner Turtle off recently.

Much as I love that watch, I still flipped it. It is no fault of the watch indeed, 'twas a great piece capable of matching watches many times its price. Perhaps the fault then is not with the watches but the owner. I'll admit it, the fun is very much in the chase and it's really hard to find a keeper. You get used to the looks of a watch after awhile and it's back to the hunt to find something that will excite you again.

Which is why I'm here to announce the new source of excitement.

The Obris Morgan Pradata.

Now for a quick rundown on the specs:

Diameter: 43mm excluding crown guard, bezel 44mm
Thickness: Bezel 4.5mm, case 6mm, Back case 2.2mm

Lug width: 22mm
Lug to lug: 52.6mm

316L Stainless steel construction
  Five link bracelet
Miyota 9015

Super-LumiNova C1 or C3 on hands and indices
Automatic helium escape valve

300m Water resistance
3.5mm Thick sapphire crystal with underside AR coating
Weight: 236g with unadjusted bracelet

In terms of features, the Obris Morgan Pradata seems pretty run-of-the-mill, but consider this; the Pradata ranges from USD279 - 299, depending on the finish of the casing and the bracelet you choose. Fantastic pricing has always been one of Obris Morgan's strong points, as they have shown with the Nevon and the Branco. The Pradata is once again no exception.

You'd have to look hard to find a full 316L stainless steel watch with a Miyota 9015 or equivalent movement at such prices. Obris Morgan also delivers their watches in this excellent Pelican-like case and provides FedEx delivery worldwide which is included in the buying price! This really shows how far your USD300 will stretch in buying a watch which really puts some other microbrands to shame, considering the fact they're using similar case suppliers but charging three to four times the price Obris Morgan charges. Obris Morgan is undeniably the king of value for money watches till someone outdoes them in this game.

Now the Pradata has some undeniably obvious Fullswing Industrial DNA which is evident by the caseback opener design markings being exactly the same as the ones on the Kemmner Turtle and various other Fullswing Industrial watch cases.

The second hand also looks exactly like the one on the Kemmner Turtle.

Of course, this is all perfectly fine with me. From my experiences with Fullswing Industrial crafted watches, they have been nothing short of stellar. Case quality is on point with much more expensive manufacturers and Fullswing Industrial is about as good one can get with microbrands.

Need I remind you that the Precista Dreadnought GMT cases were sourced from Roland Kemmner who in turn sources his cases from Fullswing Industrial? Among other microbrands which turn to Fullswing Industrial are Armida and Dagaz, and they have proven themselves to know how to build a quality watch if anything.

The Pradata is similar to the Kobold Seal and WestCoasTime 1000m which is a little chunkier than I am used to, but I'm willing to go out of my usual preferences to support a company which can sensibly price their products!

Looks like it's going to be a fight between Getat and the Obris Morgan Pradata this year, and I have an ominous feeling for Getat on this one (sorry!). Thanks for reading and have a good day!

Updates from Getat

Alright, it's been awhile since an update and I think one is due today! It has been as always, a busy couple of weeks in school due to assignments and the like. Anyway, let's get down to today's subject; exciting news from our dear friend Getat!

So if you've been to Getat's website recently, you'll notice he has some updates regarding the materials he uses for his homages. First, he has updated the cases that he uses for the 44mm Luminor homages, which he touts directly from his page:

44mm Luminor Style Watch - 1:1 Case
100m Water resistant (swimmable)
Colorless AR coating

Water resistance, finally! Of course, they way I see it, this means that the case is factory specced to be water resistant, and not tested after it has been assembled by Getat. Still a very welcome addition, I would at least trust washing my hands with the homages now.

Next up are some aesthetic and functional differences, which in my opinion are almost as much as an improvement as water resistance.

Now the aesthetic part is that these new cases resemble the original Luminor cases more closely, with thicker crown guards and lacking the dimple in-between the lugs. The crystals now come with colorless AR coating, whereas the old crystals didn't have any sort of AR, very nice indeed.

To top that off, the new cases have levers that come with rollers. As was discussed in my review previously, the crown guard was traditionally an area of weakness for Luminor homages. Now with rollers, the lever functions could potentially be as good as the ones on the originial Luminor! Of course, I don't suppose Getat does a test to regulate the amount of force needed to close the lever like Panerai does. This is still, a very big improvement in my book, and are improvements on a case which I already thought was pretty good.

If you thought that was it, well, it nearly is. To end off however, Getat has also updated his Marina Militare dials. The Marina Militare logo is now engraved instead of simply printed on. I think this is a pretty subtle compared to the case updates but enough to make quite a visible difference when you're admiring your watch.

I must say, Getat really knows how to play tempter. I'm hankering after a new Luminor homage so that I can compare the differences with his old ones. Well readers, I can promise you that you will get to read a review of his new Luminor homage this year! As always, thanks for your time and thanks for reading!

Wearing Today - Part II

Uniqlo / A.P.C. / PAM Homage / Fossil / Zippo / Vsonic / Thorogood

Thorogood Heritage Cometh - Preview of the Thorogood Heritage 6" Plain Toe Boot

Well, color me impressed, Amazon and i-Parcel have both performed beyond expectations. My Thorogood Heritage which was forecasted to arrive on the 20th of January arrived today, a full five days early.

That however, is secondary to my impression of what arrived! Without further delay, allow me to present some quick-and-dirty pictures of Le Thorogood Heritage!

So here they are, in all their full glory, and oh my, do they live up to expectations. I've said that phrase quite a few times today, and with good reason! The first thing when you take these bad boys out the box is the fantastic smell of quality full-grain leather. The full-grain leather comes in a beautiful shade of brown and is substantial enough in terms of thickness. At the back of my mind, there is a constant chant going on, which goes something like this, 'Great value, great value, great value...', because it truly is.

There are a few minor niggles, such as the somewhat rough edges of the leather (leather cutters getting blunt over at the Thorogood factory?), and somewhat rough finishing where the stitching ends. These are the finer points of footwear no doubt, and the Thorogood Heritage isn't going to impress the shoe connoisseur. If however you're talking about the basics of a boot, Thorogood has those bases covered very well indeed.

There's just this feel about the boot, that it has been constructed to withstand some real harsh conditions. There weren't any structurally weak points observed, although we shall see if that changes with time.

If you're considering this boot as well, do read up on the numerous reviews over at Amazon before buying it. You'll need some advice on sizing as this boot does run 0.5-1 size big as compared to your sneaker sizing. I personally went for a US 8 D, when I'm normally a US 9. The fit is very snug as a result, especially regarding the width as it seems a little narrow for being a D. That's how I like my shoes so if you prefer some breathing room you might want to downsize by 0.5 instead.

Well, that wraps up the initial thoughts on the Thorogood Heritage! To put it in a single word, I'd say excellent! Thanks for reading, and come back soon for a full review and continued shoe porn!

Dope Shoes

In today's post, we shall be discussing about footwear! Back in early 2013, I bought a pair of Red Wing Heritage 9111's. Somehow, I never really got to wearing them.

They are a nice pair of boots, but being the college student that I am, I was of course perennially broke. Eventually I had to part with them as I had more pressing needs for cash than having it invested in a pair of boots.

I'm not a millionaire by any means now, but in the last two months I've had school vacations and I spent them slogging through a vacation job. I think I owe it to myself to buy a pair of boots to make up for the loss of my Red Wings!

Enter Thorogood Heritage.

I've found these while browsing Amazon (which I have been doing quite a bit of late). These boots are going for a little over 140 USD, a full 100 USD less than most of the Red Wing Heritage series. Thanks to AmazonGlobal, shipping is completely free too!

So what do you get for your money? For starters, these boots are made in the USA. It is truly a rarity to find footwear made in the USA going at these prices, when almost every shoe below $200 is these days made in some Asian sweatshop found in China or Vietnam. It also features Goodyear Welted construction, the same method which is used in Red Wing Shoes and many other quality footwear. These boots used to come with Vibram Christy outsoles but have since been replaced by Thorogood's proprietary MaxWear Wedge outsoles, which Thorogood claims will last 20-30% longer.

Also, the leather used in making these boots is supposedly said to come from the same tannery as the one Red Wing uses. That said, this is but a little rumor that I've came across so I'm not complaining if the leather is a little lacking as compared to a Red Wing.

While the above points doesn't exactly make the Thorogood Heritage a no-brainer, one has to admit that this boot is really good value for money. Without further hesitation, I snapped a pair up in US 8 after reading some reviews recommending going a size down on these.

It should be in my hands in about a weeks' time and I'm really stoked to start posting some pictures of evolution on them. If round toes are not your thing, Thorogood has a few other models in their Heritage line which are absolutely poisonous. Here's one which I simply fell in love with:

These Thorogood Lace-to-Toe Roofers in black are absolutely scrumptious and I would have actually bought them if only they qualified for free shipping from Amazon.

Alright then, that about sums up today's post. Thank you for reading and you can expect to look forward to more shoe porn in the coming weeks!

2013 - The Year in Review

The year of 2013 is almost coming to an, and with 2014 dawning upon us in a matter of days from now, I think that a look at what happened in 2013 would make for a nice post.

What a year it has been; we've been through the inception of the The Watch Post, its near closure during the August period, and of course, a whole lot of watch-related content such as arrivals, departures and reviews.

This year, The Watch Post has seen the arrival of the Steinhart Ocean Two, the Kemmner Turtle, the Getat Luminor homage, a submariner homage, as well as a Seiko SNDC87P2. A few of these arrivals have for better or worse, departed the stable, and they are the Seiko SKX009, the Steinhart Ocean Two and the submariner homage, which I just sold off last week. It was quite nice, but sadly it never saw much wrist time and therefore I've let it go.

I want to give a big thank you to all readers of The Watch Post, for all the support you have shown, be it in the form of an email, a comment or simply just having passed by and deciding to read a post or two, thank you so much for passing by.

So what lies ahead in 2014? I did mention in a previous post that my love for watches is not quite what it once was, and that I would be bringing more non-watch related content into this blog. That still remains true, but at the same time I promise that there will still be quite a lot about watches as my interest has seen a small rekindling in the months of November and December.

I've managed to successfully go through the ordeal of ordering a watch from Getat in 2013, and managed to receive it in good order. Today it remains as one of my favourite watches. I think I may just order another another one from him as I think they are worth the trouble, in spite of the growing consensus on various fora that Getat is becoming increasingly unreliable. That's one thing you might want to look forward to in terms of updates next year!

As this post comes to a close, I'd like to thank you all readers again. Wishing everyone happy holidays and a happy New Year!

Catching Up - Covering Releases in my Absence

Welcome to another update on The Watch Post and today we shall be catching up on some rather exciting releases in the watch community in my months absent. I've been rather inactive since August and in the short few months that I've laid low, some rather brilliant watches have finally come to fruition. Today, we shall be looking exactly what we have been missing out in the last few months.

Let's start off with the offerings that Timefactors have put forth this year. It's been a very exciting year from Timefactors indeed, with the release of some five different models of watches alone this year. Eddie Platts of Timefactors is well known for deliberating a rather long time before each release, therefore the fact that we have seen five releases from him this year is a very rare occurrence indeed.

We shall start off with the Precista PRS-82. If you may recall, I did cover this watch before in one of my previous posts which can be found here.

(Pictures credit of various members from TZ-UK)

Inspired by military issue British dive watches of the 80's, the Precista PRS-82 features new old stock ETA 2781 movements, the PRS-82 exudes a vintage charm which is further accentuated by the use of vintage colored lume. Eddie usually interprets his homage watches with a twist of modern; a domed sapphire crystal in this instance. It measures in at 40mm in diameter and 47mm lug to lug, a nice size that stays faithful to its roots. I think Eddie hit the ball out the park here, this watch looks very retro which makes it quite a unique piece, excellent release overall. The PRS-82 goes for GBP 380 and can be found here. We move on to their next release, the PRS-21 Dreadnought Voyager GMT.

(Pictures credit of various members from TZ-UK)

I wrote about the upcoming release of the PRS-21 Dreadnought Voyager GMT here some months ago and yes, the GMT iteration of the Dreadnought was finally released in November! Of course, it's too late to get a brand new one from the Timefactors website itself now, it sold out within minutes of release for both the first and second batch. If you wish to pick one up you would have to scour watch forums for one now, just like you would the PRS-2 Dreadnought.

This is the watch everyone has been waiting for, having been in the making almost since the original was released. Featuring an ETA 2893 of Elaboré grade, anti-magnetic protection, and weighing in at over 250 grams, this watch is a complete beast, be it in terms of specs or in weight. I don't quite agree with the bright orange color of the hand outlines as it doesn't look quite as nice as the yellow of the original Dreadnought but well, that's how it was decided upon. Unfortunately, there is no longer any of it in stock but just for the record it can be found here, retailing for GBP 875, a marked increase in price over the original (GBP 475).

Precista did come up with the PRS-68 Smiths diver, the PRS-30 and the PRS-20C as well this year but the two I covered above were what I thought to be the highlights of Precista this year.

Moving on, we shall cover two releases from Dagaz; the Thunderbolt and the Aurora.

(Pictures credit of various members from WUS)

Let's start with the Dagaz Thunderbolt, which can be bought here. It goes for USD 375, which is tremendous value, considering the specs of the watch (Miyota 9015, double-dome sapphire, solid end links), plus the fact that it's on a bracelet! This is really a massive effort on Jake B's part on how he manages to balance quality and price. You will struggle to find any watch with similar specs going around this price range.

Of course, a watch is more than just its specs. Being impressively specced may not guarantee a watch looks nice. Fortunately, the Dagaz Thunderbolt does look as good aesthetically as its specs look on paper! Taking with it some Sinn-ish vibes, such as the H-link bracelet and visual cues from military field watches, the Dagaz Thunderbolt looks good indeed. I think the dial might have been better off without the tinge of red in the form of the logo and text but that's just me.

We arrive at the final watch in focus today, the Dagaz Aurora.

(Pictures credit of various members from WUS)

The Dagaz Aurora can be found here retailing for USD 495. This puts it quite a bit behind the Thunderbolt in terms of value for money but it's still a competitive price compared to other microbrand offerings. Like the Thunderbolt, the Miyota 9015 can be found ticking inside this watch. The Aurora is similarly impressive in terms of specs, double-dome sapphire crystal, solid end link bracelet with H-links.

While the Thunderbolt draws parallels with Sinn and military field watches, the Aurora does so with Doxa. The case shape does take inspiration from Doxa dive watches. Meanwhile, Jake B has added his own splash of color to the Aurora in the form of a colored ring consisting of red and white, reminiscent of roulette wheels. The Dagaz logo is not working for me as it a little small, leaving large empty spaces like as though something is lacking in the top area of the dial. Other than that qualm of mine, I do think that the Dagaz Aurora is a fine watch indeed.

So that wraps up today's update, thank you for reading as always, I hope you've enjoyed this post and be sure to come back to The Watch Post soon for more!