Titoni Seacoper 300

It appears that evidently some fans and collectors are nonetheless not conversant in Titoni, and even with the 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 adjustments however the case design and wonderful ending are nonetheless right here, in addition to a COSC motion. Titoni needed to have a extra inexpensive model of this lineup and in addition 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 a little bit 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 (Double Facet AR Coating)
• Ceramic Bezel Insert
• 300m Water Resistance
• Obtainable with Bracelet, Rubber, or Ocean Strap
• Fast Extension Clasp
• Nation of OriginSwitzerland

Value $1,750 on Bracelet

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Earlier than the 300, there was the 600, a form of reverse order, however we positively want to deal with it. After I reviewed the 600, the worth was just a bit greater than the present value of this Titoni Seascope 300, however that watch additionally had one thing nobody had actually seen on the value level, and that was a manufactured motion. Quick ahead a couple of years, and numerous issues have modified. Costs on every little thing have gone up and now the 600 is $2,150. I’m not positive when that value change befell, however I assume it has one thing to do with the discharge of this 300 mannequin. As I stated, the 300 retains numerous what I really like about its predecessor, however there are a couple of important adjustments, some purely beauty and a few purposeful.

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 properly, and one thing I forgot to say within the video above is the change within the bezel. Sure, the bezel remains 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. This can be a extra subdued bezel and I do desire a cleaner look. The largest change in fact is the motion, however extra on that shortly.

Okay, what does the Titoni Seascope 300 deliver to the desk that’s totally different from the 600? Nicely, 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 evaluate, 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 properly. All have accent colours as properly, orange being current right here on the black dial. It is vitally delicate, however nonetheless has a pleasant pop of coloration.

That inky black enamel dial remains to be current, large excessive polished indices loaded up with lume, and the palms match the indices as properly, all chromed out and simple to learn towards the black dial. A easy date on the 3 o’clock place on the dial if you happen to depart your cellphone at dwelling and do not 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 simply too massive, and a little bit an excessive amount of. I are inclined to agree and really feel that particularly the textual content on the decrease half of the dial may go down a dimension or two to look a little bit 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 to be like attractive, however I’d love an all-satin brushed titanium with perhaps just a few chamfers of excessive polish, to make this watch a little bit extra toolish. However I additionally perceive that this watch cannot solely be used as a dive watch however may also look nice with absolutely anything one would put on, together with a pleasant elegant night time out. The one space of ​​excessive polish I am unable to 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 motive, Titoni determined to not exhibit the SW200, which is ok, however I believe they might have been much more artistic right here than only a mirrored case again .

What else is new with the Titoni Seacoper 300? There are a number of 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 appears to be breaking in and for somebody who is just not a fan of material straps of any type, like a nato or Zulu, and so forth., I’ve to say this one appears to be like fairly good, and the {hardware} is killer as properly. Discover the quick-release spring bars are curved as properly, giving the strap a significantly better match and take a look at the lugs. It is usually the most affordable option to get into this new 300.

However don’t be concerned, the identical wonderful bracelet and clasp from the 600 is current right here as properly, and it features precisely the identical as properly. That is simply one of many best-looking and best fast extension clasps on the market nowadays, 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 yet one more hyperlink out makes the watch too tight for you. I want extra firms would make the most of this, particularly watch manufacturers which might be promoting watches for double this value however nonetheless utilizing very generic clasp and extension mechanisms.

For somebody who is just not absolutely into the development of 40mm watches and under, and regardless that I might 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 scale, heft, and really feel of this watch on my 7 1/2 (19.05cm) wrist is incredible, no sharp or tough edges wherever, and it’s strong whereas not feeling heavy. This can be a very balanced piece on the wrist, whether or not it’s on the bracelet or this ocean plastic strap.

And naturally, do not assume I forgot the lume. This Titoni Seascope 300 makes use of BGW9 lume, and never solely is it brilliant, however you may see how evenly it’s stuffed and simply how stunning it appears to be like at nighttime. This isn’t your $500 micro model watch lume, and I do not imply to be an insult to microbrands, however only one take a look at this dial, the indices, and naturally this lume and you’ll see this stacks up there with the massive boys like Omega and Tudor.

I believe now is an efficient time to debate the motion adjustments, and you could be questioning why I waited till the tip, and the easy motive is that I believe for the worth of this watch, there may be nothing fallacious 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 ability reserve. That watch remains to be accessible, however the value is just not. If the 300 got here first, I do not assume anybody would have batted a watch, however now with the worth enhance I do assume it was sensible for them to make a extra inexpensive mannequin and except for that foolish mirrored case again, it is a incredible wanting and very well-finished watch. On this value vary, I’d say this simply stacks as much as the likes of Oris, and for just some {dollars} greater than a few of the most costly micros like Monta and some others, you may get this Titoni Seascoepr 300. That stated, in order for you an much more strong piece, with extra water resistance and that greater beat, double energy reserve motion, the 600 could be the best way to go. You may simply get fewer coloration choices.

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