Wolbrook / Douglas skindiver. …. Any experience with them?
Hi everybody,
just discovered those skindiver watches and for the price, I am very tempted to buy one ( Not that I need another watch, but it is always good ti have another beater in your collection)
has anybod purchased one? The price seems really low…how is the quality, finish, etc?
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As usual I’m the first one to see this post, I’ve seen the watch, and I am compl unable to answer your question. I’m also interested in finding out more, so thanks for asking. Now we wait…
I got the Wolbrook meca quartz version. Their customer service is very good, quick responses. They had offered me an extra strap, but I forgot to add it to my cart. After I ordered, they noticed and asked what strap I wanted it. I even changed my mind and they accommodated me last min and changed it.
As for the watch, it's solid. I paid maybe $400? It a quality piece given that price level. I get quartz accuracy and a smooth sweeping second hand. Love the watch! And I'm tickled pink by the connection to Neil Armstrong. I would recommend this seller.
I backed the first release on Kickstarter, I picked the quartz version for just 149 €.
To be honest I don't care much for the moon landing narrative. Moon landing and world timer and skindiver is a lot of boxes they're trying to tick. But the watch itself is well made and works as intended. Finishing is fine, nothing to write home about. Only downsize with the smooth quartz movement is that you'll have to swap batteries more often.
There is a used one on ebay UK for £150. I was put off by the push pull crown though
Seems nice. Personally I wouldn't spend over 50 money units unless it was a brand that I knew was reliable in the long term. But that's very personal and I have a very small collection.
Seems nice. Personally I wouldn't spend over 50 money units unless it was a brand that I knew was reliable in the long term. But that's very personal and I have a very small collection.
The watch has a Seiko quartz movement in it, so not much to go wrong. In my experience micro brands have FAR better QC checking than main brands, and far better customer service. Have you ever attempted to get hold of anyone from Seiko (for example), it's impossible
looks a bit too much like a Glashütte Original SeaQ imo but I don‘t have any experience with them…
The watch has a Seiko quartz movement in it, so not much to go wrong. In my experience micro brands have FAR better QC checking than main brands, and far better customer service. Have you ever attempted to get hold of anyone from Seiko (for example), it's impossible
Yeah good point.
Though I've had a Seiko sna411 quartz watch destroy itself at the pushers which is a common issue with that model.
So it's not always a given that Seiko stuff is reliable.
I don't know enough about watch making but I just feel more secure with brands that have a solid reputation for longevity.
Been looking at the bigeye chrono, really diggin the history of the brand too.
This is interesting I spend some time on eBay looking for vintage restorable watches and have seen Douglas appear in my searches off and on. I had assumed it was just another of the many brands from that era that ceased to exist. I'm actually surprised they still existence or that someone bought the brand to bring it back. I'm tempted to pick one up.
I backed the first release on Kickstarter, I picked the quartz version for just 149 €.
To be honest I don't care much for the moon landing narrative. Moon landing and world timer and skindiver is a lot of boxes they're trying to tick. But the watch itself is well made and works as intended. Finishing is fine, nothing to write home about. Only downsize with the smooth quartz movement is that you'll have to swap batteries more often.
Strap pairing is on-point here
I love mine. No complaints
Cool story, I found a REAL Douglas Skindiver at an antique shop. It was in a box of dilapidated non working quartz watches that were very old. It's crystal was scratched up but wound and ran very well. Great working watch. PolyWatch fixed it up good. I regret selling but it was too small for me.
Didn’t found any negative reviews on the net ( at,least, no points that would be dealbreaker for me).
I am very very tempted and might order one soon.
There is a lot to like for me: no date, reissue of an original model from the 60’s, price 👍
Great for the price. I love mine.
Seems nice. Personally I wouldn't spend over 50 money units unless it was a brand that I knew was reliable in the long term. But that's very personal and I have a very small collection.
It isn't a brand name that makes the watch reliable, it's the components. Have a look at the specification when you buy a watch. Most of my collection are micro brands, and I have no issues at all
It isn't a brand name that makes the watch reliable, it's the components. Have a look at the specification when you buy a watch. Most of my collection are micro brands, and I have no issues at all
Yeah but when you check the specs you check the brand of the movement, no? That's how you know it's likely to be reliable.
I do the same thing just with the whole watch. For example I know Casio are mostly reliable. So I buy Casio.
Yeah but when you check the specs you check the brand of the movement, no? That's how you know it's likely to be reliable.
I do the same thing just with the whole watch. For example I know Casio are mostly reliable. So I buy Casio.
Yeah, but Casio just have quartz movements, so you would expect that. Other than that their cases are normally made of plastic, and the bracelets (if applicable) are horrible. Sorry, I never understood why anyone likes them, but I suppose we all have different tastes.
If you look at my last comment you replied to, I think you may find we were agreeing.
Yeah, but Casio just have quartz movements, so you would expect that. Other than that their cases are normally made of plastic, and the bracelets (if applicable) are horrible. Sorry, I never understood why anyone likes them, but I suppose we all have different tastes.
If you look at my last comment you replied to, I think you may find we were agreeing.
Yeah I wasn't trying to argue. Just making conversation.
By the way I think Casio actually have more metal models. I didn't count as it's in the thousands but that's what it looks like on the website.
You can see my titanium one on my profile. I don't have a pic on this phone at the moment.
Yeah I wasn't trying to argue. Just making conversation.
By the way I think Casio actually have more metal models. I didn't count as it's in the thousands but that's what it looks like on the website.
You can see my titanium one on my profile. I don't have a pic on this phone at the moment.
Most of the metal ones are plated tin, and are enormous. Look, you like what you like, I just don't get the Casio thing
Most of the metal ones are plated tin, and are enormous. Look, you like what you like, I just don't get the Casio thing
Casio don't make plated tin watches. None that I've ever seen. You might be confusing with Timex? I've seen a lot of plated Timex.
Every modern Casio I've seen is steel or titanium or plastic (basic models or g shock). Or sometimes carbon fiber etc.
They are the most durable and most feature packed of almost anything else out there. (Excluding Apple wrist computers but those have their own issues.)
My titanium one. Sapphire crystal, radio sync, solar, timers, alarms, world time, etc. and only 9mm thick.
Japanese precision and incredibly well priced. This one is around 200 USD.
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Casio don't make plated tin watches. None that I've ever seen. You might be confusing with Timex? I've seen a lot of plated Timex.
Every modern Casio I've seen is steel or titanium or plastic (basic models or g shock). Or sometimes carbon fiber etc.
They are the most durable and most feature packed of almost anything else out there. (Excluding Apple wrist computers but those have their own issues.)
My titanium one. Sapphire crystal, radio sync, solar, timers, alarms, world time, etc. and only 9mm thick.
Japanese precision and incredibly well priced. This one is around 200 USD.
😊
It's different strokes, but I have never seen one I like
It's different strokes, but I have never seen one I like
Fair enough. I have two I enjoy.