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Got word from the local AD (Gnomon) a coupla weeks ago about the Shadow.
When he found out that I have a penchant for diving and phantom watches, he told me to hold my purchases and wait as he was launching a "best of both world's" soon.
This was launched at a little get-together he organised last Wednesday. The whole cohort of eager beavers pressed him into revealing the watch before dinner. As he was of a rather slight built, compared to most of us, he relented.
Specs, follow this like: http://www.gnomonwatches.com/product...l.asp?pid=1266
Although 45mm, it fits my relatively small 6.75" wrist rather nicely. Like the Vortex, the stock rubber straps are contoured to the circumference of the case. This tends to stiffen and push the straps out farther. On smaller and rounder wrists, this could wear like a bangle as there will likely be some gaps around the top of the straps. However, I was pretty surprised that it contours to my wrist rather neatly.
One other thing that suroprised me was how smoothly the second hand sweeps. I have a few other big watches running on the same 2824-2 movements ranging from 42mm-47mm. I notice that the second hand tends to sweep rather jerkily on the bigger watches. But not in this case.
I was actually skeptical of the yellow hands and markers on the bezel but once I saw it in real life, I loved it. It stood out but not in an outlandish way. it's not exactly subtle either but just enough to announce it's presence.
the uni-directional bezel clicks confidently and have relatively little free-play. very assuring.
The crown is proportionate to the size of the dial, neither too huge nor puny. It pulls out rather easily. This is something I am particular about as I have very very short nails.
The Dievas 6Steel is reputed to be one of the toughest. I spoke with some of the bros, some of whom are members here, and they shared their experiences with me. Some even attest that it's tougher than Sinn's case material on their U range of watches.
I'm a fan of hefty watches and this one is rather decent. not as heavy as some of my other divers but somewhere in the middle.
This watch is retailing at SGD2520. It's not a limited edition but has a relatively small production run of 150 pieces. And I i recall correctly, Gnomon is bringing in only 70 pieces. I believe the first batch is all sold out. The last piece, went to a lady this afternoon. although she tried her best to resist, it was, as the saying goes, futile. She was assimilated. Hard to resist when there were two swinginly frely on two persons' wrist while she was at the shop.
the finishing is top notch. Can't complain. Feels sturdy throughout. Even the rubber strap felt great and supple at the same time.The clasp needs a bit of getting used to as it's still new.it's rather stiff and the catch doesn't activate that easily. Need to press the catch open to clip it on.
Below are some shots:
The unholy trinity of shadows - featuring different strap options.
from left : NATO, Original rubber, black leather with yellow underside (form the Dievas Reaper).
Modern Classic meets Rock icon
When he found out that I have a penchant for diving and phantom watches, he told me to hold my purchases and wait as he was launching a "best of both world's" soon.
This was launched at a little get-together he organised last Wednesday. The whole cohort of eager beavers pressed him into revealing the watch before dinner. As he was of a rather slight built, compared to most of us, he relented.
Specs, follow this like: http://www.gnomonwatches.com/product...l.asp?pid=1266
Although 45mm, it fits my relatively small 6.75" wrist rather nicely. Like the Vortex, the stock rubber straps are contoured to the circumference of the case. This tends to stiffen and push the straps out farther. On smaller and rounder wrists, this could wear like a bangle as there will likely be some gaps around the top of the straps. However, I was pretty surprised that it contours to my wrist rather neatly.
One other thing that suroprised me was how smoothly the second hand sweeps. I have a few other big watches running on the same 2824-2 movements ranging from 42mm-47mm. I notice that the second hand tends to sweep rather jerkily on the bigger watches. But not in this case.
I was actually skeptical of the yellow hands and markers on the bezel but once I saw it in real life, I loved it. It stood out but not in an outlandish way. it's not exactly subtle either but just enough to announce it's presence.
the uni-directional bezel clicks confidently and have relatively little free-play. very assuring.
The crown is proportionate to the size of the dial, neither too huge nor puny. It pulls out rather easily. This is something I am particular about as I have very very short nails.
The Dievas 6Steel is reputed to be one of the toughest. I spoke with some of the bros, some of whom are members here, and they shared their experiences with me. Some even attest that it's tougher than Sinn's case material on their U range of watches.
I'm a fan of hefty watches and this one is rather decent. not as heavy as some of my other divers but somewhere in the middle.
This watch is retailing at SGD2520. It's not a limited edition but has a relatively small production run of 150 pieces. And I i recall correctly, Gnomon is bringing in only 70 pieces. I believe the first batch is all sold out. The last piece, went to a lady this afternoon. although she tried her best to resist, it was, as the saying goes, futile. She was assimilated. Hard to resist when there were two swinginly frely on two persons' wrist while she was at the shop.
the finishing is top notch. Can't complain. Feels sturdy throughout. Even the rubber strap felt great and supple at the same time.The clasp needs a bit of getting used to as it's still new.it's rather stiff and the catch doesn't activate that easily. Need to press the catch open to clip it on.
Below are some shots:
The unholy trinity of shadows - featuring different strap options.
from left : NATO, Original rubber, black leather with yellow underside (form the Dievas Reaper).
Modern Classic meets Rock icon
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