Integrated Bracelet, and a NWA
I don't often do bracelets, but when I do, I choose off the beaten path....😎🤘🏻🤙🏻 (Arken Instrumentum and a Seiko 5 Arabic #SeikoRX)
Opening an integrated bracelet while wearing an integrated bracelet....is that like 7 years good watch buying luck 😂?
#alltheintegration or #integrated_inception ?? 🤔
Had this on my short list for a bit, missed out on the original run. Thankfully there is always Ebay and WatchRecon!
Watch in the box is the Arken Instrumentum. TI modern integrated dive/tool watch, with some VC Overseas vibes. Bracelet is impressive, lots of adjustment, light, looks different.
Watch on the wrist is my WRUW today, Seiko 5 SNK063J5 "SeikoRX". 7S shake to wake movement. But VERY impressive lume, deep black dial, and a very unique "Arabic" day and indices setup. Display case back for those who care.
For the cost to own, ($99-$160-ish US depending on new/used, sales etc) the finishing is fantastic and very elegant.
Seriously this Seiko, to me, is better size wise and look wise than the PRX. Obviously the PRX has a better movement. But the Seiko wins every other metric.
Moving on....
Per recent discussion with @Guvnor64 I'll give a down and dirty, first impressions on the wrist after I get it sized and a days worth of wear time on it.
Seeing the pelican style case it came in,I have to say it's well done. Points to Arken for, in my opinion, something I'll actually use and not throw away.
Also looking at how to adjust the bracelet, it might be one of the easiest I've seen in awhile. Screw pins, and a micro adjustable, diver style push button extension.
TBH, since it came with the strap adapters, I might be hard pressed to not change it over and rock some TI hardware straps......🤪🫠🤐
I'm really looking forward to your review after a bit of wear! Looks very interesting from the pictures. Not much information out there on those watch compared to some other microbrands. It's moved up my wishlist every time I see it.
Liking your seiko as well. Again a bit unusual!
I just got the Alterum! Can’t wait for it! My grail is a Vacheron Overseas chrono (preferably the Everest, which is a limited edition), so this will be as close as I get haha congrats!
I just got the Alterum! Can’t wait for it! My grail is a Vacheron Overseas chrono (preferably the Everest, which is a limited edition), so this will be as close as I get haha congrats!
Lemme know what you think, I was on the fence, but I'll use a bezel more so went with this one.