Stuhrling Original Men's 395.33U16 Aquadiver Regatta Champion Professional Diver Swiss Quartz Date Blue Bezel Watch

Rating: 5 stars

When I saw the special 50% off pricing for their deal of the day I couldn't resist and since I couldn't choose among the 5 different colours available I bought 4, leaving out the one with a black face and black bezel. So I'll write my review on all of them but will add specifics where they deal with the colour differences. Otherwise the watches are identical. They are very good looking, rugged watches with real eye appeal. Because of their size and the white numerals and time dashes they are also very easy to read at a glance.

This particular model is a diver's watch so it has a screw down crown and is advertised to be water resistant to 200 meters. Since I'm not likely to ever be down that far unless I'm drowning, I can't verify this but I fully intend to take one of them into the shower with me to see if it survives. The watch is quite large although not oversized and is definitely a heavy, solid feeling item. Anyone picking it up would feel that it was of superior quality. The watch has large numerals at the 4 compass points and also has a small date window. I expected the hands and numerals to be luminous but so far I haven't seen that so it's probably not a feature. The bracelet also feels substantial and has an clasp, a little fold down safety tab and a push-button release for the main catch, all very secure and solid. The centre links are set at a slightly different angle so that they reflect the light differently, giving a two-toned metal effect: very attractive yet subtle.

As do all Stühlings, these came in a beautiful presentation box inside which each watch was displayed on a soft padded cushion, solidly strapped into place for the shipping. The watch was completely covered by cellophane to protect it in shipment and as delivered there wasn't a mark to be seen. I had to have the watch bracelet resized slightly at my friendly watchmaker's who commented on what a nice watch and what a good price. For the past week all 4 have kept perfect time so I'm very pleased with them and look forward to many years of trouble free use.

Unlike the others in this range which have a black face, the blue watch comes with a blue face as well as a blue bezel. Under artificial light the blue is very dark, almost black, but in bright daylight the blue shows up very well. The numerals and hour dashes are white surrounded by thin silver outlining that adds a nice bit of sparkle to the face and matches the silver hands with their white inserts. It's not easy to pick a favourite from four nearly identical watches but I think I'd put this blue unit at the top if I could have only one although I'd be happy with any of the 4...and even happier with all 4. I really like this watch and am delighted with my purchase.

Un petit Cadeau a moi de moi, tres tres belle montre, elle semble de qualité, n'est pas trop grosse et a une jolie couleur de fond ...

product is great quality, it looks amazing, and i got it for a steal! im very satisfied. thanks so much!