Watch Report readers will know OCEAN7 very well. Over the past few years WR has reviewed a half dozen watches produced by the Florida-based mostly model and we've at all times been impressed by the quality, design and value that OCEAN7 presents with with every model. Right now’s evaluation focuses on a new model of OCEAN7’s costume diver, the LM-5. This new mannequin incorporates a sensible and watch-nerd-permitted GMT complication into the already lovely design of the LM-5 diver. With a laundry listing of features, a rock-solid Swiss movement and a versatile wrist-friendly design, the OCEAN7 LM-5 GMT seems to cover crucial bases for a dress diver and nonetheless handle to set its self aside from the bottom LM-5 in additional ways than merely having a fourth hand.
- 42 x 13 mm polished stainless steel case
- 53 mm lug to lug
- 110g weight as reviewed
- ETA 2893-2 GMT automatic movement
- Domed sapphire crystal with internal AR coating
- Domed sapphire bezel insert
- Black or red/blue lumed unidirectional GMT bezel
- Carbon leather strap with deployment clasp
- Price: $899.00
The LM-5 GMT features a 42mm stainless steel case that's utterly polished and only 13mm thick. The lug to lug width is fifty three mm because of the very pronounced lug type used in its case design. The LM-5 GMT comes fitted to a 22mm carbon model strap that is leather lined, very delicate and secured with a push-button deployment clasp. The strap material almost jogs my memory of sail cloth and it integrates nicely with the clasp for a really snug on-wrist experience.
Both the crystal and the bezel insert are fabricated from domed artificial sapphire and the crystal options an internal anti-reflective coating. The crystal has only a really slight dome which does not distort the dial or attract any noticeable increase in reflections. The bezel incorporates a totally lumed scale and might be had in either the crimson/blue coloring seen right here, or an all black choice which additionally looks great. The domed sapphire insert adds each depth and a relatively pleasing jewel-like appearance to the bezel, together with extra scratch resistance when put next with normal aluminum inserts.
Hidden within the polished case and stable case again beats a ETA 2893-2 automatic movement. This is identical movement seen within the OCEAN7 G-1 GMT we reviewed a couple years ago and it is a utterly reliable work-horse with an independently adjustable leaping 24 hour hand (see video for full utilization). For those that have not had the pleasure of a 2893-powered watch, the GMT hand makes a single rotation in 24 hours and, when used together with the 24 hour bezel, will help the user observe the time in a second timezone.
The LM-5 GMT, and its non-GMT sibling, bear a noticeable resemblance to the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms diver which can trace its heritage way back to the 1950′s . If you happen to’re going to attract inspiration from a basic dive watch, we might be exhausting pressed to suggest something better than the trendy Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, as there might be definitely no scarcity of divers that bear a resemblance to the Rolex Submariner.
We see a really comparable handset, polished case, bezel grip, and the sapphire bezel insert but the dial, lugs and bezel scale are fairly different. The OCEAN7 LM-5 GMT contains a distinct dial design (carried over from the G-1 GMT) and the LM-5 family is slightly smaller than a modern Fifty Fathoms (42 vs 45mm). We really feel that OCEAN7 has actually made the design their very own, while preserving the powerful-yet-dressy allure of the Fifty Fathoms design. For those that disagree, the completely stunning Fifty Fathoms may be yours for roughly $thirteen,000 (and up).
In practical “on-wrist” terms, the LM-5 GMT is a delight. The skinny case felt good on my 7.5 inch wrist and, because of its gentle weight strap, the LM-5 GMT doesn't encumber and even announce its presence in any bothersome way. The polished case is a bit on the flashy facet but I really feel it matches the design and the works effectively with copious amount of sapphire that makes up the bezel and crystal.
Crown action is great with straightforward to seize threading and a easy two-pull system with idle, then date/gmt advance (depending which method the crown is turned) after which time. Bezel motion can also be very good, not too tight with an excellent grip and tactile response from each click. The bezel is fully lumed and, along with the hands and markers, affords a very vivid initial charge that lasts a fantastic many hours, just as a dive watch should. The bezel will be the first to go dim, then the markers finally adopted by the hands.
All of these components work together to create a watch that is easy to put on, quite dressy for a sport watch and the most effective “day by day-wearers” we've seen of late. The LM-5 GMT’s practical size combined with a versatile design mean it should have the power to gown up or down and OCEAN7 even provides an optional mesh bracelet ($199) if you happen to desire to sport a bit extra steel. I attempted the LM-5 GMT on every thing from a nato to a series of leather strap and so they all seemed to suit rather well due to its simple case design and robust diver styling.
OCEAN7 is selling the LM-5 GMT for $899 and we are not solely positive how they're making any money. The bottom LM-5 diver sells for only $100 much less and incorporates a more sporty dial design with over sized numerals. We very a lot prefer the dial design and added practicality of the GMT complication, particularly for such a small enhance in price. While the sub $1000 diver phase is a scorching bed of competitors, a lot of OCEAN7’s competitors are producing a lot larger, thicker and increasingly-casual sport watches. We like our divers in the forty-42mm range and as skinny as attainable so it’s no surprise that we really feel the LM-5 presents itself as a fantastic possibility for anybody on the lookout for a tough but dressy diver that gained’t break the bank or their wrist.
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