La Touraine Atlantic Automatic DivervsSan Martin Compressor Diver
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Measurements
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Atlantic Automatic Diver
Compressor Diver
Diameter
40.5mm
42mm
Thickness
14mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
200m
MSRP
$350
$273
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Movement
Miyota 8215
Automatic
Case
3 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the La Touraine Atlantic Automatic Dive Watch as a superb and versatile everyday timepiece, with one owner calling it their favorite watch ever and another finding its quality impressive for the price. Some owners prefer it on a leather strap over its bracelet. On balance, owners rate the La Touraine Atlantic Automatic Dive Watch highly for its versatility and impressive quality at its price point.
Owners praise the San Martin Compressor Diver as a favorite with a retro diver character, and one notes the big numerals grow on them, though they regret the original black dial didn't sell better. One owner reports timekeeping of only about 20 seconds gained every 12 days under daily wear with the NH35 movement, which is a strong result for an automatic. Weaker points include lume that one owner finds much weaker than expected for the brand, and a lollipop seconds hand that another considers oversized against the dial. Overall, owners rate the Compressor Diver well for its retro homage character and accuracy, with lume the most notable drawback.
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