I’ve long been a fan of the mil-diver and, like a lot of other people, missed the boat when CWC prices were reasonable.

My first expensive watch was the Omega 2264 which is obviously a firm nod to a previous era of such watches. I’ve also owned Eddie’s current incarnation of the Precista branded PRS-3 which is a hell of a watch, if slightly on the large and heavy side.

Having owned several Zeno I’ve always been very impressed with the quality of fit and finish so I can’t really explain why I’ve not bought the PRS-3 before now. Never the right time I suppose.

A week or so ago I got the chance to buy one at a great price (especially when compared to the used CWC prices) so took the plunge.

Firstly I’ve not worn anything else since the moment it arrived! My thoughts after a week are:

The good:

Perfect size for my 6.75 inch wrist
Combination of brushes and polished surfaces is spot on
Lugs at 20mm are much better than the 22mm on the Precista
Second hand hits every marker
Crown, stem and assembly are form and smooth (admittedly they’ve just been replaced at Zeno)
Bezel action is firm
Looks fantastic on loads of NATOs and straps
Spring bars are a lot more convenient than the CWC fixed bars

I’m not so keen on:

Green dial lume
Lume on dial and hands don’t match and have different brightness in the dark

All-in-all I think it’s a fantastic little watch that represents great value for money.

Some pics: