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As you rightly mentioned, it is a matter of taste ...

 

... and different styles.



Personally, I think the titanium diver is a bit more gaudy, with all the colours, and I am still not sure if I like the surfboard-style hands on power reserve and small second. They are definitely more sportive that way, but I always liked the fine and classic style of the "old" hands.

One thing that I clearly like more on the older design is the crown. The new crown is looking better, no doubt, but offers far less grip when winding and setting the watch. Additionally, it protrudes more from the case. On large-diameter watches, this means that it will come into closer contact with the skin on the hand's back. Since the Titanium Diver is larger than the standard Maxi Diver (45mm diameter vs. 42.7mm), this might be an issue that should be checked personally, with the actual watch.

Regards,
Marcus
This message has been edited by Marcus Hanke on 2009-09-01 02:03:33

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New: "Black Surf" - Marine Diver Limited Edition

 
By: Marcus Hanke : August 31st, 2009-07:36
Black Surf Limited Edition Maxi Marine Diver The Marine Collection – Conquering the Oceans. The Black Surf Limited Edition is the newest addition to our Maxi Marine Diver collection. Available exclusively in 18 ct rose gold, the attractive wave-patterned ...  

So are the strap links gold or black?

 
By: MichaelC : August 31st, 2009-08:37
I thinks this is a handsome piece. From the text it sounds as though the strap links will be gold. They look fine like that, but the picture showing black is also very nice, and accentuates the head a bit more. The use of rubber on the bezel sounds intere... 

I assume it is the rubber/ceramic strap ...

 
By: Marcus Hanke : September 1st, 2009-01:27
... that is issued with the "Black Ocean", aka "Stealth Diver". I also wondered why it is not mentioned in the text. Personally, I prefer that all-black strap, since it is a bit less conspicuous. Regards, Marcus

Basically, a Blue Surf coming with a RG case and a Black dial, Marcus?

 
By: amanico : August 31st, 2009-08:44
The outcome is quite appealing, but for a Diving Watch, I would prefer the SS Blue Wave.... I recently saw one on a friend's wrist, and it is an awesome watch , with a nice presence and a great feeling of quality. Best, Nicolas

I love this watch

 
By: jeffrey : August 31st, 2009-14:43
The problem is that I already have the UN LE diver in white gold...same as the Russian Prez's so I am not sure about the duplicity of divers but you never know.... Marcus is this a LE of 500 watches best regards, Jeff from florida...

The black dial against the rose gold case...

 
By: dxboon : August 31st, 2009-23:59
...is very pretty, but I frankly like dive watches in non-precious metals better. I always want a dive watch to follow its tool watch heritage, and to me, that means "no" to gold. It's a really striking timepiece though! Speaking of dive watches, I think ... 

As you rightly mentioned, it is a matter of taste ...

 
By: Marcus Hanke : September 1st, 2009-01:35
... and different styles. Personally, I think the titanium diver is a bit more gaudy, with all the colours, and I am still not sure if I like the surfboard-style hands on power reserve and small second. They are definitely more sportive that way, but I al...