wonghonchung
28 September 2006, 10:14 AM
(Cross posted with Panereh)
(Yes, I know my pictures stink, but that's the best I could do so far)
I chose the Roger Dubuis Easy Diver because I wanted a watch that has a high quality movement and a detailed case, while being durable and a casual wearer. The Roger Dubuis Easy Diver fits this bill perfectly. A sublime in-house RD movement, with a case that has immaculate finishing. Patek Philippes make some of my most favourite watches, but what bugs me about them, is that they cannot be worn casually, with a t-shirt and jeans (okay maybe except the Aquanaut and Nautilus, but they're too bland IMHO). On the contrary, the RD Easy Diver looks awesome with a t-shirt and jeans, it's a very cool design, especially with the black carbon fibre dial. Also, this is a huge watch despite it's size being 43mm. This wears larger than a 187 or 127 (I've tried both on), the lug to lug width is almost 53mm, and it looks even bigger because of the rubber strap not bending at the lugs.
Anyways:
This box is one of the nicest watch boxes I have ever seen. I love the sliding out feature. It's very heavy and well-finished, with "Easy Diver" and "Roger Dubuis horloger genevois" metal inlays.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures430.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures454.jpg
I have never seen a watch come with so many documents and hangtags. A very nice leather wallet holds everything in place.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures436.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures432.jpg
The dial is absolutely stunning. The carbon fiber dial adds a new dimension to the watch. To the naked eye, it appears that the dial is made up of many levels. With the AR coating causing the crystal to "disappear", this adds another dimension to the watch. Telling the time is very easy on this piece, as the silver hands with red luminous material make it very visible over the strongly contrasting black dial. (I tried to capture the effect of the dial, but pictures cannot do it justice.) All that attend the Toronto GTG will be able to experience the true beauty of this watch.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures442.jpg
The case is also very cool, with the carbon fibre inlays, and it's very obivous with a 10X loupe that the case is very well finished, with contrasting sandblasted, brushed and polished surfaces. My only problem is that the bezel collects hairlines quite easily, along with the clasp. The clasp is very secure, and locks tightly when you close it, and can easily be released with 2 push buttons on the side. The rubber strap is also very solid, and possibly one of the best out there.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures439.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures440.jpg
The movement is probably the best part of this watch. With a 10X loupe, you will see that this a very fine watch indeed. All the edges are very clean, beveled perfectly and polished to a very high standard. The swan neck regulator and all screws are polished perfectly. The gold rotor is also beautifully done, with polished and brushed pattern, and microtext on the edge of the rotor. The watch winds efficiently with this rotor, as it moves around very freely. My only gripe is that the rotor is quite noisy (not as noisy as a 7750).
A wrist shot, showing how big it is on my pencil wrist:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures452.jpg
A shot on a bamboo plant:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures443.jpg
The snippings from the rubber strap:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures453.jpg
Overall, I would rate this watch a 9/10. The case, dial and movement are all superb, but my problems are that it is very hard to change straps, and the there isn't much possibility of changing to a leather strap down the road. I also disliked how the rubber strap has to be cut to size. Also, the luminous material on the hands is quite mediocre, after a long time outside, the indices glow well, but the hands are really disappointing, and are barely legible in darkness. They glow red, but very little. I feel that Roger Dubuis has really set the standard for what a Haute Horology diver should be, and that it is one of the true sport watches in the upscale watch market. The Offshore is also very nice, but a little too delicate and not waterproof enough for diving, IMHO. You may believe that Roger Dubuis is a fashion watch brand, but I must respectfully disagree. I feel that they are like the Patek Philippe (without the history of course), for younger people, they put comparable quality and workmanship into watches, but just in more outrageous designs, which I happen to like.
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed the amateur pictures and reading the review. I look forward to any input or discussion. :) :cheers: If you didn't like it, you can kiss my arse. :bartmoon: :justkiddi
(Yes, I know my pictures stink, but that's the best I could do so far)
I chose the Roger Dubuis Easy Diver because I wanted a watch that has a high quality movement and a detailed case, while being durable and a casual wearer. The Roger Dubuis Easy Diver fits this bill perfectly. A sublime in-house RD movement, with a case that has immaculate finishing. Patek Philippes make some of my most favourite watches, but what bugs me about them, is that they cannot be worn casually, with a t-shirt and jeans (okay maybe except the Aquanaut and Nautilus, but they're too bland IMHO). On the contrary, the RD Easy Diver looks awesome with a t-shirt and jeans, it's a very cool design, especially with the black carbon fibre dial. Also, this is a huge watch despite it's size being 43mm. This wears larger than a 187 or 127 (I've tried both on), the lug to lug width is almost 53mm, and it looks even bigger because of the rubber strap not bending at the lugs.
Anyways:
This box is one of the nicest watch boxes I have ever seen. I love the sliding out feature. It's very heavy and well-finished, with "Easy Diver" and "Roger Dubuis horloger genevois" metal inlays.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures430.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures454.jpg
I have never seen a watch come with so many documents and hangtags. A very nice leather wallet holds everything in place.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures436.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures432.jpg
The dial is absolutely stunning. The carbon fiber dial adds a new dimension to the watch. To the naked eye, it appears that the dial is made up of many levels. With the AR coating causing the crystal to "disappear", this adds another dimension to the watch. Telling the time is very easy on this piece, as the silver hands with red luminous material make it very visible over the strongly contrasting black dial. (I tried to capture the effect of the dial, but pictures cannot do it justice.) All that attend the Toronto GTG will be able to experience the true beauty of this watch.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures442.jpg
The case is also very cool, with the carbon fibre inlays, and it's very obivous with a 10X loupe that the case is very well finished, with contrasting sandblasted, brushed and polished surfaces. My only problem is that the bezel collects hairlines quite easily, along with the clasp. The clasp is very secure, and locks tightly when you close it, and can easily be released with 2 push buttons on the side. The rubber strap is also very solid, and possibly one of the best out there.
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures439.jpg
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures440.jpg
The movement is probably the best part of this watch. With a 10X loupe, you will see that this a very fine watch indeed. All the edges are very clean, beveled perfectly and polished to a very high standard. The swan neck regulator and all screws are polished perfectly. The gold rotor is also beautifully done, with polished and brushed pattern, and microtext on the edge of the rotor. The watch winds efficiently with this rotor, as it moves around very freely. My only gripe is that the rotor is quite noisy (not as noisy as a 7750).
A wrist shot, showing how big it is on my pencil wrist:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures452.jpg
A shot on a bamboo plant:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures443.jpg
The snippings from the rubber strap:
http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l218/thomassiufaing/MiscPictures453.jpg
Overall, I would rate this watch a 9/10. The case, dial and movement are all superb, but my problems are that it is very hard to change straps, and the there isn't much possibility of changing to a leather strap down the road. I also disliked how the rubber strap has to be cut to size. Also, the luminous material on the hands is quite mediocre, after a long time outside, the indices glow well, but the hands are really disappointing, and are barely legible in darkness. They glow red, but very little. I feel that Roger Dubuis has really set the standard for what a Haute Horology diver should be, and that it is one of the true sport watches in the upscale watch market. The Offshore is also very nice, but a little too delicate and not waterproof enough for diving, IMHO. You may believe that Roger Dubuis is a fashion watch brand, but I must respectfully disagree. I feel that they are like the Patek Philippe (without the history of course), for younger people, they put comparable quality and workmanship into watches, but just in more outrageous designs, which I happen to like.
Anyways, I hope you enjoyed the amateur pictures and reading the review. I look forward to any input or discussion. :) :cheers: If you didn't like it, you can kiss my arse. :bartmoon: :justkiddi