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Introducing the Draken Benguela

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Hi MoT watch fans!

I just discovered this forum thanks to a fellow member.

My name is Michael, and I'm the owner of Draken Watches - a boutique watch brand based in New Zealand. We're focused on creating tough, dependable tool watches with unique designs.

Our latest creation is a 500m water resistant dive watch with some awesome features:
  • Multi layered dial with custom bead-blasted indices
  • Solid steel bezel with luminous 12h marker
  • Luminous date wheel
  • HEV with orange aluminium highlight
  • Beautiful deep engraved case back design
  • Comes with bracelet and rubber strap
  • Hooded lugs

Some of the other key specs:
  • 316L bead-blasted stainless steel case
  • 43mm diameter, 15mm thick (including domed sapphire crystal), 52.3mm lug to lug
  • Three dial colour options - black, blue and green
  • Seiko NH35A or ETA 2824-2 movements available
  • Launching on Kickstarter in August
  • Starting at $349 for the NH35A
  • Starting at $469 for the 2824-2
To get notified when we launch, make sure you sign up to the newsletter at http://www.drakenwatches.com/benguela

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Re: 2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

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Zodiac finally decided on their newest Gmt.
Super Sea Wolf “Creamsicle”
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Re: 2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

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The German watchmaker and watch retailer Wempe has released a line of "steel sports watches" with integrated bracelets called the Iron Walker. It includes a chronograph, a dual-crown diver, and a three-hander.

LINK TO ALL 16 WEMPE IRON WALKER VARIANTS

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Case: 42mm diameter x 13.95mm height – stainless steel case, brushed and polished – sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides – screw-in crown, rectangular push-pieces – 100m water-resistant
Dial: blue or reversed panda dial – steel applied indexes and hands with Super-LumiNova
Movement: automatic chronograph ETA 7753 Valjoux – 4Hz frequency – fine adjustment designed by Wempe – 54h power reserve – German chronometer officially tested
Bracelet: stainless steel, brushed and polished, integrated – folding clasp
Price: EUR 3,675 or USD 4,250


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Case: 42mm diameter x 11.70mm height – stainless steel case, brushed and polished – sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides – two screw-in crowns, one for the movement, one for the internal bezel – 300m water-resistant
Dial: blue or black – steel applied indexes and hands with Super-LumiNova
Movement: automatic time-and-date ETA 2892-A2 – 4Hz frequency – fine adjustment designed by Wempe – 50h power reserve – German chronometer officially tested
Bracelet: stainless steel, brushed and polished, integrated – folding clasp with diving extension (up to 17mm)
Price: EUR 2,975 or USD 3,450


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Case: 40mm diameter x 9.75mm height – stainless steel case, brushed and polished – sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides – screw-in crown – 100m water-resistant
Dial: silvery-white, blue or black – steel applied indexes and hands with Super-LumiNova
Movement: automatic time-and-date ETA 2892-A2 – 4Hz frequency – fine adjustment designed by Wempe – 50h power reserve – German chronometer officially tested
Bracelet: stainless steel, brushed and polished, integrated – folding clasp
Price: EUR 2,375 or USD 2,750


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Re: 2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

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Rixsler86 wrote:Zodiac finally decided on their newest Gmt.
Super Sea Wolf “Creamsicle”
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I like what Zodiac has been doing but all the blogs and press outlets rave about them without addressing the real problem of the movement reliability. Until zodiac releases a new generation of STP movements and quits using the cheapest off the shelf quartz they can find, I'm going to remain a spectator.

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Re: 2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

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cortman wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:05 am
Rixsler86 wrote:Zodiac finally decided on their newest Gmt.
Super Sea Wolf “Creamsicle”

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I like what Zodiac has been doing but all the blogs and press outlets rave about them without addressing the real problem of the movement reliability. Until zodiac releases a new generation of STP movements and quits using the cheapest off the shelf quartz they can find, I'm going to remain a spectator.

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The movement (and other QC) issues with Zodiac have put me off them. FWIW as far as I recall reading this new GMT is using an ETA movement.
%99 of people do not notice or care whats on your wrist. All that matters is that YOU like what you see.
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mplsabdullah wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:31 am
cortman wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2020 8:05 am
Rixsler86 wrote:Zodiac finally decided on their newest Gmt.
Super Sea Wolf “Creamsicle”

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I like what Zodiac has been doing but all the blogs and press outlets rave about them without addressing the real problem of the movement reliability. Until zodiac releases a new generation of STP movements and quits using the cheapest off the shelf quartz they can find, I'm going to remain a spectator.

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The movement (and other QC) issues with Zodiac have put me off them. FWIW as far as I recall reading this new GMT is using an ETA movement.
Ah that would change things if so.
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Re: 2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

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This zodiac GMT and its previous color variants have all been using ETA movements

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Re: 2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

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yinzburgher wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2020 7:24 am The German watchmaker and watch retailer Wempe has released a line of "steel sports watches" with integrated bracelets called the Iron Walker. It includes a chronograph, a dual-crown diver, and a three-hander.

LINK TO ALL 16 WEMPE IRON WALKER VARIANTS

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I want to like it... But it just oozes China-produced watches, based on the finishing, font choices, etc. Uninspiring, although I will admit the compressor-style hybrid is cool.
Also I don't understand why German companies are so fixated on double-sided AR... it's vastly inferior in application of use.
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wahlaoeh wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:30 pm This zodiac GMT and its previous color variants have all been using ETA movements

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That's my understanding as well. I just got the "now it's available!" email and it's sold out already. Hmmmm.
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Re: 2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

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pdsf wrote:
wahlaoeh wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:30 pm This zodiac GMT and its previous color variants have all been using ETA movements

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That's my understanding as well. I just got the "now it's available!" email and it's sold out already. Hmmmm.
Watchgauge has a few
https://watchgauge.com/products/limited ... 8597654571

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Re: 2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

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mplsabdullah wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 9:13 am
pdsf wrote:
wahlaoeh wrote: Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:30 pm This zodiac GMT and its previous color variants have all been using ETA movements

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That's my understanding as well. I just got the "now it's available!" email and it's sold out already. Hmmmm.
Watchgauge has a few
https://watchgauge.com/products/limited ... 8597654571

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Very cool. Thanks! I am not buying one, but this would be very useful for those who want one!
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Re: 2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

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Timex has released another mechanical watch. It's a 36mm hand-winding MK1 that's modeled after the Camper models of the 1980's. I'm not certain of the movement but my best guess is the same modified Seagull ST6 manual wind movement found in the Marlin.

TIMEX MK1 MECHANICAL 36MM FABRIC STRAP WATCH

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Reference: TW2U69000LG / TW2U69000
36mm Polished Stainless Steel Case 36mm
Mechanical Movement
Water Resistant to 50 meters
18mm lug width
Green and grey fabric strap
Price: $185
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yinzburgher wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:24 am Timex has released another mechanical watch. It's a 36mm hand-winding MK1 that's modeled after the Camper models of the 1980's. I'm not certain of the movement but my best guess is the same modified Seagull ST6 manual wind movement found in the Marlin.

TIMEX MK1 MECHANICAL 36MM FABRIC STRAP WATCH

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Reference: TW2U69000LG / TW2U69000
36mm Polished Stainless Steel Case 36mm
Mechanical Movement
Water Resistant to 50 meters
18mm lug width
Green and grey fabric strap
Price: $185

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Re: 2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

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yinzburgher wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:24 am Timex has released another mechanical watch. It's a 36mm hand-winding MK1 that's modeled after the Camper models of the 1980's. I'm not certain of the movement but my best guess is the same modified Seagull ST6 manual wind movement found in the Marlin.

TIMEX MK1 MECHANICAL 36MM FABRIC STRAP WATCH

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Reference: TW2U69000LG / TW2U69000
36mm Polished Stainless Steel Case 36mm
Mechanical Movement
Water Resistant to 50 meters
18mm lug width
Green and grey fabric strap
Price: $185
I am so in for this. Just need to wait for a bargain!
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Re: 2020 New and Upcoming Releases!

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ManOnTime wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:56 am
yinzburgher wrote: Thu Jul 16, 2020 10:24 am Timex has released another mechanical watch. It's a 36mm hand-winding MK1 that's modeled after the Camper models of the 1980's. I'm not certain of the movement but my best guess is the same modified Seagull ST6 manual wind movement found in the Marlin.

TIMEX MK1 MECHANICAL 36MM FABRIC STRAP WATCH

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Reference: TW2U69000LG / TW2U69000
36mm Polished Stainless Steel Case 36mm
Mechanical Movement
Water Resistant to 50 meters
18mm lug width
Green and grey fabric strap
Price: $185

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I disagree. This watch is great, and the Yankees suck.
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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