2010年7月13日星期二

The Rolex Anniversary Submariner (16610LV)

The bracelet follows this same pattern which makes it both interesting and understated. The case is particularly detailed, with mirrored bevels, brushed flat su***ces, and a nicely textured bezel for friction.Speaking of the bezel, this is one of the best I've experienced on any gifts for jewelry, including much more expensive Seikos. Looking closely at the profile, you see that the teeth are triangular with a rough finish. This makes it easy to grasp and rotate, which is a good match for the 120-click ratchet and perfect level of friction. It glides beautifully when you want it to, but it's not going to get jarred out of place easily. The font and printing on the bezel are also excellent and easy to read. Unlike most other bezels, every minute is marked, *** for easy and accurate timing — a very impressive and welcomed detail.There's a second motif of circular detail, as well: the yellow ring on the crown, the subtle reflective circles of metal around the hour markers, the circle of luminescent paint on the hour hand, the round covers on the lugs. They all come together to add nice visual accents to a very handsome watch.View the Seiko SKA367 photo gallery.One of the things I enjoy about wearing Seikos is that there's so much to discover post-purchase. Often, a gift for def will have a coherent style that you find you enjoy long after it originally caught your eye. Let's take a closer look at a mid-line Seiko Diver to see what I mean.Meet the Seiko SKA367, a yellow-faced Kinetic quartz dive watch with a typical complement of features:Waterproof to 200m (660ft).Stainless steel case with Hardlex mineral crystal.Quick-set and quick-change date window at 3 o'clock.Power reserve button to check battery level.Six month power reserve if not worn, with low-battery warning.Screwdown crown and caseback.48mm wide by 15mm high.Stainless steel bracelet with dive extension (also available with a rubber strap).Lumibrite (Seiko's very bright luminescent paint) on the hands, bezel dot, and indices for nighttime readability.List price of $475, with street price of around $360.When you first see the Seiko SKA367, the yellow face and high-contrast black hands leap out at you. The dial is eminently readable, and a very cheerful yellow color. The crown also has a yellow highlight band that matches the dial and lends the gift for jewelry a nice stylistic coherence.If you look a bit closer, you'll see a clear motif in the finishes of the steel: flat su***ces have a brushed finish, and bevels are mirror polished.