Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer II Titanium 1250mvsSecond Hour Shoal Deep


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Measurements
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Deep Marine Explorer II Titanium 1250m

Shoal Deep
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14.3mm
13.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
1250m
highest
300m
MSRP
$449
$358
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer II Titanium 1250m for its titanium construction, which contributes to its wearability. The unique mother-of-pearl dial is also a frequently highlighted feature. The watch is equipped with a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, offers 1250m water resistance, and includes a helium escape valve and a screw-down case back with triple seals. It also features a scratch-proof, anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal. On balance, owners rate the Oceaneva Deep Marine Explorer II Titanium 1250m highly for its distinctive dial and lightweight titanium build at its price point.
The Second Hour Shoal Deep — Second Hour is praised for its value, dynamic orange dial, and beads of rice bracelet. Owners note subtle color differences between the hardened steel and case, and suggest the bracelet would be more cohesive with endlinks matching the case texture. One owner dislikes the dial and caseback design, preferring a no-date movement and questioning the utility of a 12-hour bezel on a dive watch, finding it lacks a minute/seconds track. Overall, owners rate the Second Hour Shoal Deep — Second Hour highly for its value and bracelet design.
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