Remora I

Printable View

10th March 2012, 20:45
jason recliner

Remora I

I've been wearing my Remora all week, so I decided to take a few pics this morning.

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/..._2401TZ-UK.jpg

Cracking little watch, this one. Literally, as when Benarus first announced the Remora quite a few dive watch fans lamented that it would be 'only' 42 mm diamater. Dive watch dimensions seem to have moderated slightly these last 12 months though. At around 14 mm tall, the Remora sits very comfortably on most wrists.

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/..._2419TZ-UK.jpg

It's a very simple cushion case, the most complex aspect being the crown guard / crown / bezel interface.

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/...5cropTZ-UK.jpg

If Benarus had utilised simple, traditional materials, it is possible that the Remora execution could have been plain bordering on bland. The use of a ceramic dial and bezel, however, ensures visual interest and also considerable presence for a watch of these moderate dimensions. Compare the first pics with the one below, to get an idea of how light plays with the dial, bezel, and sapphire crystal:

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/..._2389TZ-UK.jpg

The Remora 1 was delivered with simple black rubber strap and a mesh bracelet. Both were alriht, but the Isofrane-a-like that was delivered with the Remora II is fantastic. I fitted one to my Remora 1. The case dimensions match the strap perfectly, such that is seems to just flow out of the hooded lug case.

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/..._2386TZ-UK.jpg

http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/..._2403TZ-UK.jpg

The Remora is something of a quiet achiever, often overlooked in favour of bigger, bolder, brasher designs. It is, however, a great daily wearer, and has a distinct personality and presence.
10th March 2012, 20:46
tim2012

Re: Remora I

I like that very much. 8)
10th March 2012, 20:52
leechaz

Re: Remora I

same here
10th March 2012, 20:58
wadsy

Re: Remora I

Looks good, like that :)
10th March 2012, 21:00
rasputin10

Re: Remora I

nice watches those, kind of a baby ploprof hommage- really like it :thumbright:

oh, and nice pics too 8)
10th March 2012, 21:11
Routers

Re: Remora I

Really like the look of that one!
10th March 2012, 21:15
horrovac

Re: Remora I

I love that case shape - however I miss minute indices and date. Luckily, because I really like the case a lot.

Oh, and great photos - who did them for you? :D
10th March 2012, 21:22
Daddelvirks

Re: Remora I

I've always liked this, beautifully executed, solid specs and a very interesting dial.
I'd say it's a perfect size as well.

With these sort of prices this can still be hobby that puts a smile on your face.

Daddel.
11th March 2012, 00:04
Retep

Re: Remora I

Looks like a lot of watch for the price. I like it!
11th March 2012, 09:04
Chinnock

Re: Remora I

Understated class and 8)
11th March 2012, 12:30
Henrik Gelardi

Re: Remora I

Looks great !! And the photos do it justice, I think :)
11th March 2012, 12:35
Tfleron

Re: Remora I

Great looking watch :P
12th March 2012, 02:17
Darren Cal.11/12

Re: Remora I

Good looking purposeful dive watch - very nice.
12th March 2012, 16:55
OliverCD

Re: Remora I

I can only see these elsewhere with a date... were there a small batch of non-date dials produced?

Lovely watch...
12th March 2012, 17:10
mattleicester

Re: Remora I

Lovely looking timepiece
12th March 2012, 18:26
Rich11

Re: Remora I

Very nice, I really like the Remora a lot.
12th March 2012, 18:31
Billyloves2boogie

Re: Remora I

Great case & strap combo, a very purposeful looking tool watch
12th March 2012, 21:23
Redd

Re: Remora I

I thought long and hard about getting the Remora II, but always preferred the non-dart black face on the Remora I i.e. like yours.

A little patience and a few months back I picked up a pretty much perfect used Remora I. I could very happilly wear this watch each and every day.....

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6222/6...cb3a7840_z.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6092/6...9d7b4cc4_z.jpg

Nice in pics, but far better on the wrist. The blackest of black gloss face and ceramic bezel really set off what is a very simple clean design.
13th March 2012, 00:55
jason recliner

Re: Remora I

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

I thought long and hard about getting the Remora II, but always preferred the non-dart black face on the Remora I i.e. like yours.

A little patience and a few months back I picked up a pretty much perfect used Remora I. I could very happilly wear this watch each and every day.....

That is sweet. Sometimes I wish I had a brushed version instead, but it's my only blasted watch and not without charm.
13th March 2012, 11:36
bva

Re: Remora I

think you should sell it!
13th March 2012, 22:02
Redd

Re: Remora I

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason recliner

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

I thought long and hard about getting the Remora II, but always preferred the non-dart black face on the Remora I i.e. like yours.

A little patience and a few months back I picked up a pretty much perfect used Remora I. I could very happilly wear this watch each and every day.....

That is sweet. Sometimes I wish I had a brushed version instead, but it's my only blasted watch and not without charm.

As a general rule I'm not a fan of bead blasted watches, for the look and that you can't polish out marks on them. Your looks very nice on that rubber and made me visit the Benarus web site to see if they sell them - they do.

I've seen the blue dart version of the Remora selling again and again on SC, but you very rarely see these versions - for reasons we both know :D
13th March 2012, 23:34
Fairfield

Re: Remora I

Cracking looking watch. Very tempting. Rgds John