Dive Deep With the Filson Dutch Harbor Watch

A brand synonymous with durability, toughness and practicality, Filson’s new Dutch Harbor Watch by all means does their heritage proud. Hand crafted by up and coming Detroit watch maker Shinola, the Filson crew have drawn inspiration from 1950s America, with a dive watch just as impressive down deep as it is up high.

The team based out of Seattle has left no stone unturned when it comes to perks and detail. Being a dive watch, the obvious feature is that it is water resistant up to 990ft (30 ATM rating, for those in the know…) which for your average city slicker, probably isn’t going to be of too much concern.
What will concern you however, is that pretty little dial being enclosed in scratch proof sapphire crystal and a brushed stainless steel case, with strap options ranging from the Filson’s quick dry nylon, tanned leather through to full stainless steel bracelet. The options don’t stop there however, with the Dutch Harbor watch boasting 10 different colourways to pick from, one sure to catch your eye.

The watch face is beautifully accented by large triangles adorning the compass points, a subtle multi-layered dial and screw down crowns. Running on the Shinola Argonite 715 quartz movement, rest assured your time will be accurate, always. Starting from around $750, be sure to check them on the Filson site.vedere di piu replica swiss e replica Chopard LUC

Real vs Replica IWC Watches

IWC Big Pilot Watch

Replica IWC watches… Some love them, some hate them. I for one, fall under the first category, and from what I can tell, so do the majority of those bitten by the replica bug. Now, like all non-original merchandise, there are great fake IWC out there but there are atrocious ones, as well. The best way to tell if a fake IWC is any good is to know a few things about the real ones. I know that we've covered this topic before, but you know how they say, repetition is the mother of learning.

As you already know, replica IWC can vary in quality greatly, but that's the replica world, some are extremely high in authenticity and build quality, while others are… let's say inferior. With the most recent wave of high-end replica IWC watches, it is so difficult to tell the difference between the real and the fake, that it becomes imperative to at the very least educate yourself on the nuanced differences between the two categories. In some cases, it would be a good idea to a step further and enlist the assistance of a trained professional in determining whether your watch is authentic or not.

IWC Big Pilot Replica

There are a few fairly easy things to look for when trying to determine the authenticity of an IWC watch. It is advisable to first closely examine the overall quality of materials and construction. IWC watches utilize high quality materials, and chances are, a replica watch will appear somewhat lesser in build quality. This may be difficult to determine, however, if you are unable to do a side-by-side comparison. Pay particular attention to the detail on the dial and date wheels. Is there any unevenness? This is a tell-tale sign of an inferior replica IWC watch.

IWC UTC Replica

The majority of IWC replica watches utilize an Asian movement of one sort or another that effectively replicates the original movements found inside real IWC watches. Some of the newer replicas, including several chronographs, Big Pilots, IWC Portuguese, and several other models, contain ETA movements.

IWC Deep One Replica

Also, if the price seems too good to be true, you're probably dealing with a replica IWC, not an original. That's why, when planning to buy a used one, take it to a watchmaker and let him inspect it. Of course, if you're buying it online, from eBay for example, it's hard to know if you're getting the real deal or not. There are a lot of “Frankenwatches” around and you can easily get fooled (a “frankenwatch” is a mix between a replica and an original; for example, they take an original dial and an original caseback, put it on a fake IWC or any other brand and sell it as an original).

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