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Marin Instruments · Alpine Skin-Diver

Marin Instruments Alpine Skin-Diver

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$1,495Sold out

Case

Diameter
39mm
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Dial colour
Alpine Green

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic

Sellita

Sellita's flagship automatic movement and the most widely used Swiss automatic caliber in production today, having filled the supply gap created by ETA's restrictions on third-party sales. A functional clone of the ETA 2824-2, it is dimensionally identical and shares the same parts compatibility. Available in multiple grades from Standard to Top, the SW200-1 powers watches from dozens of Swiss and international brands.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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Marin Instruments Alpine Skin-Diver owners and reviewers praise its legible monochromatic design, 39mm case size, and 200m water resistance, with many noting its excellent wearability and value. Reviewers highlight the silky-smooth action of the fully lumed, sandblasted bezel and the versatility offered by its 20mm lugs. Some owners find the lume just okay compared to other brands, and one owner dislikes the "SKIN-DIVER" text on the dial. Accuracy is noted around +5 seconds per day, and the price is considered a significant factor, ranging from $895 to $1,295. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marin Instruments Alpine Skin-Diver highly for its classic aesthetic revival and solid value proposition.

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