Titoni Seascoper 300 Palms-On Watch Evaluate

Titoni Seacoper 300

It appears some lovers and collectors are nonetheless not acquainted with Titoni, and even with this newest launch of the Titoni Seascoper 300, I’ve seen some attention-grabbing feedback. Sure, the 300 is the little brother to the Seascoper 600 and there are some change however the case design and wonderful ending continues to be right here, in addition to a COSC motion. Titoni wished to have a extra inexpensive model of this lineup and in addition has launched new colours and new strap choices, and determined this time round to make use of the Sellita S200-1 motion, with a beginning value of $1630. The query is although, is the 300 sufficient, or must you simply spend somewhat extra and go for the 600?

Specs:

• 42mm Stainless Metal Case
• 51mm Lug to Lug
• 20mm Lug Width
• 12.5mm Thick
• 195 Grams in Weight (On Bracelet)
• SW200-1 COSC Motion
• Sapphire Crystal (Doubled Facet AR Coating)
• Ceramic Bezel Insert 
• 300m Water Resistant
• Obtainable with Bracelet, Rubber, or Ocean Strap
• Fast Extension Clasp
• Nation of Origin Switzerland

Value $1,750 on Bracelet

https://www.titoni.ch/en/collection/gents-watches/seascoper/detail/83300-s-bk-702.html

Earlier than the 300, there was the 600, a form of reverse order, however we positively want to handle it. After I reviewed the 600, the value was just a bit greater than the present value of this Titoni Seascoper 300, however that watch additionally had one thing nobody had actually seen on the value level, and that was a manufacture motion. Quick ahead a couple of years, and a number of issues have modified. Costs on all the things have gone up and now the 600 is $2,150. I’m not certain when that value change befell, however I assume it had one thing to do with the discharge of this 300 mannequin. As I stated, the 300 retains a number of what I cherished about its predecessor, however there are a couple of important modifications, some purely beauty and a few useful.   

The case width and size have stayed the identical, however the Titoni Seascoper 300 has shaved barely off the center, as it’s now 12.5mm thick, 2mm lower than the 600. A few of that’s as a result of motion, and a few need to do with the water resistance being solely 300m. Gone is the helium launch valve as nicely, and one thing I forgot to say within the above video is the change within the bezel. Sure, the bezel continues to be a unidirectional 60-click bezel with a ceramic insert, however a eager eye will discover this one is lacking the numerals the 600 had. It is a extra subdued bezel and I do desire the cleaner look. The largest change in fact is the motion, however extra on that shortly.

Okay, what does the Titoni Seascoper 300 deliver to the desk that’s totally different than the 600? Effectively, to some, myself included the thinner case is greater than welcome, as is the removing of the helium launch worth. Titoni has additionally expanded the colour choices, and this time round there are new dial colours, 3 new colours however 5 choices altogether. A black dial with orange accents as proven on this overview, however there may be additionally a black dial with a blue bezel, a blue/blue combo, and a black dial with a inexperienced bezel and an all-green mannequin as nicely. All have accent colours as nicely, orange being current right here on the black dial. It is vitally delicate, however a pleasant pop of colour nonetheless.

That inky black enamel dial continues to be current, large excessive polished indices loaded up with lume, and the fingers match the indices as nicely, all chromed out and straightforward to learn towards the black dial. A easy date on the 3 o’clock place on the dial when you depart your cellphone at residence and don’t know what the date is, and naturally the well-known Titoni plum blossom emblem. One factor many have said was they really feel the textual content on the dial is just too giant, and somewhat an excessive amount of. I are inclined to agree and really feel that particularly the textual content on the decrease half of the dial might go down a dimension or two to look somewhat extra balanced.

The case sides are extremely polished, as is the bezel edge and crown, and the highest of the case is satin brushed, and all of it appears beautiful, however I might love an all-satin brushed titanium with possibly just a few chamfers of excessive polish, to make this watch somewhat extra toolish. However I additionally perceive that this watch not solely can be utilized as a dive watch however can even look nice with absolutely anything one would put on, together with a pleasant elegant evening out. The one space of excessive polish I can’t overlook is the case again. This isn’t simply extremely polished, it’s mirror polished and it’s a scratch magnet. The 600 fashions had a sapphire window right here to see that manufacture motion, however for some cause, Titoni determined to not showcase the SW200, which is ok, however I feel they might have been much more inventive right here than only a mirrored case again.

What else is new with the Titoni Seacoper 300? There are some new strap choices, together with a fitted rubber strap, but additionally a recycled ocean plastic strap, which they did ship me, and I’ve tried it out fairly a bit. It’s a lot stiffer than I anticipated, nevertheless it does appear to be breaking in and for somebody who just isn’t a fan of cloth straps of any variety, like a nato or Zulu, and so forth, I’ve to say this one appears fairly good, and the {hardware} is killer as nicely. Discover the quick-release spring bars are curved as nicely, giving the strap a significantly better match and have a look at the lugs. It is usually the most cost effective solution to get into this new 300.

However don’t fear, the identical wonderful bracelet and clasp from the 600 are current right here as nicely, and it capabilities precisely the identical as nicely. That is simply one of many best-looking and best fast extension clasps on the market lately, particularly at this value level. Simply push the plum blossom on the clasp and you’ll transfer the bracelet out and in of the clasp, supplying you with both a tighter match or loosening it up if another hyperlink out made the watch too tight for you. I want extra corporations would make the most of this, particularly watch manufacturers which are promoting watches for double this value however nonetheless utilizing very generic clasp and extension mechanisms.

For somebody who just isn’t absolutely into the pattern of 40mm watches and beneath, and regardless that I will be transformed every so often, just like the Marin Devices Pores and skin Diver, I do love that Titoni determined to maintain the 42mm dimension and never downsize it to 40mm. The dimensions, heft, and really feel of this watch on my 7 1/2 (19.05cm) wrist is implausible, no sharp or tough edges wherever, and it’s strong whereas not feeling heavy. It is a very balanced piece on the wrist, whether or not it’s on the bracelet or this ocean plastic strap.

And naturally, don’t suppose I forgot the lume. This Titoni Seascoper 300 makes use of BGW9 lume, and never solely is it vivid, however you’ll be able to see how evenly crammed and simply how lovely it appears at the hours of darkness. This isn’t your $500 micro model watch lume, and I don’t imply that to be an insult to microbrands, however only one have a look at this dial, the indices, and naturally this lume and you’ll see this stacks up there with the large boys like Omega and Tudor.

I feel now is an efficient time to debate the motion modifications, and you might be questioning why I waited until the top, and the easy cause is that I feel for the value of this watch, there may be nothing incorrect with a COSC SW200 motion. However 2 years in the past, for nearly $100 extra, the 600 fashions had the Titoni T10 manufacture motion with double the facility reserve. That watch continues to be obtainable, however the value just isn’t. If the 300 got here first, I don’t suppose anybody would have batted a watch, however now with the value improve I do suppose it was good for them to make a extra inexpensive mannequin and apart from that foolish mirrored case again, this can be a implausible trying and intensely well-finished watch. On this value vary, I might say this simply stacks as much as the likes of Oris, and for only a few {dollars} greater than a few of the most costly micros like Monta and some others, you may get this Titoni Seascoepr 300. That stated, if you’d like an much more sturdy piece, with extra water resistance and that larger beat, double energy reserve motion, the 600 can be the way in which to go. You’ll simply get fewer colour choices.

Go to the Titoni Web site to see all fashions and extra data right here: https://www.titoni.ch/en/collection/gents-watches/seascoper-600.html

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