The Aquatico shares that same rating thanks to its screw-down crown, caseback, and multiple Viton and Tefzel gaskets. When the Grande came out, a 1000m depth rating was unheard of. It’s clean, the edges are crisp, and the sunburst grain on top just screams 70s chic. I have faulted Aquatico’s case finishing in the past but cases like this one, that do not have complex curves or transitions between different finishes, this kind they do best. The case is brushed all around short and vertical on the sides, radial on top. If you like big dive watches, you can handle it.Īnd big it is, as my 6.75″ wrist can attest. I don’t have a scale equipped to weigh it with the necessary degree of accuracy, but I’d estimate it is somewhere between “desktop paperweight” and “manhole cover.” Actually, it feels remarkably close to my Citizen Ecozilla. Measuring 44mm wide, 55mm long, and a whopping 15.5mm thick, this helmet-style case is a commanding chunk of stainless steel, made even more so by its sheer sides, tall (4.5mm) bezel, and hidden lugs. That massive case is the Super Marine’s most arresting feature. As that legendary watch is beyond the reach of most budget-minded enthusiasts, it has been the inspiration for an homage or two, most notably, the now-discontinued Helson Sharkmaster. If the Super Marine looks familiar, it is because you are thinking of the Omega Seamaster 1000 “Grande” Diver. Today, I have the new $459 Aquatico Super Marine, which I can attest, falls squarely on the brand’s better side. When they are on, they can turn out fun, inexpensive dive watches like the Sea Star that deliver tremendous bang for the buck, but when they are off, we get poorly finished disappointments like the Oyster and the Poseidon. Once more, we have a watch from Aquatico in for review.
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