Agree about the watch! The hands' proportion is even better than on the "original" Zodiac watch. I believe, Proxima will send you a photo of your actual watch before shipping which is excellent!
That case is absolutely stunning. To me, a simplified crisp design, with choice of both classic or funky colors would be better. Gary, agreed about the disappearing minute hand. A different color outline would help. I do not like the logo on the clasp. It looks like someone's monogram more that a watch logo. All that being said, I am glad they are making improvements, even if I am not keen on all of them. Thanks.
Proxima keeps moving forward with their workmanship to compete more than other Chinese make brands to become much more noticeable in the global market for watches below the $300 mark.. Thank you sir for your always excellent channel - reviews. I give this particular Proxima a 7 out of 10 point ..
I quite like this one. Lumicast markers are always cool. Love the light catcher homage case and really nice bracelet. Clasp seems unreasonably long though.
Ohhh, this one hits all my hot buttons. Love the upgrades; the 5 link bracelet really sets this one apart, and Aventurine dial for less than $300? Fantastic! The only 'slight' negative for me is the blue minute hand which looks kind of lost against the black background, but that's far from a deal-killer at all. Thanks, Gary!
Agree! They look especially disproportionate when the watch head isn't very big. Looking at the interior of these clasps, there seems plenty of empty space that could be reduced to make a smaller, slimmer clasp.
The lume is awesome but the blocks are too big. Like the hour hand, too big. Just my tastes. Everything else is really good. Wears big but the specs are spot on. I may have to get myself another Proxima. You're right about the bracelets getting better, especially that one. Freakn nice!
Personally not for me -- don't care for aventurine dials on divers in general, and the watch is so clearly Christopher Ward x Zodiac inspired, but my god it's crazy what $230 can get you these days. Remember just a few years ago when the only way to get these specs for less than $1k was to mod an SKX? And even then they rarely looked this well put together since all the parts were manufactured separately
Yeah, the clasp is pretty long; and to get a comfortable fit you need it right in the center of the wrist, sometimes links push it too far right or left, at least 1 half link sould be included for this very reason.
Anyone know if they plan on making a black 1697 with white lume? Imo if they just did these models in colors everyone likes (black, blue) I think they would be even more popular.
@ilikewatches sweet, i always love browsing your collection, and I hope you can keep more of your sales. One day I'll buy something, but as you know there's so many watches to buy 😅😉
Lumicast looks elementary. Indicies and numerals look best framed, period. I don't like "aventurine" dials or anything gimmicky for that matter. It surely doesn't add to the quality of any watch. 🙄
Beautiful watch, slightly spoiled by someone gouging PR with a “cool” backwards P..🙄 Are we seriously doing the first two letters now? Can’t wait for the Se, Ro and Om clasps..
Proxima has the best customer service out there. Pics are the actual watch and it being regulated prior to shipping. I was really impressed
I got that same experience with my PX1715 I bought in the 11.11 sale. It finally arrived, and man, that's a gorgeous watch.
Agree about the watch! The hands' proportion is even better than on the "original" Zodiac watch. I believe, Proxima will send you a photo of your actual watch before shipping which is excellent!
I can attest to that, they just did it two days ago. They also showed it on the timegrapher, -2s/d. And it was shipped with 2.5 hrs or my order! 🤌
Lume blocks are cool. I have only 1 watch with them and I hope they become more common.
They are very cool and popular at the moment
That case is absolutely stunning. To me, a simplified crisp design, with choice of both classic or funky colors would be better.
Gary, agreed about the disappearing minute hand. A different color outline would help. I do not like the logo on the clasp. It
looks like someone's monogram more that a watch logo. All that being said, I am glad they are making improvements, even if
I am not keen on all of them. Thanks.
Proxima keeps moving forward with their workmanship to compete more than other Chinese make brands to become much more noticeable in the global market for watches below the $300 mark..
Thank you sir for your always excellent channel - reviews. I give this particular Proxima a 7 out of 10 point ..
I quite like this one. Lumicast markers are always cool. Love the light catcher homage case and really nice bracelet. Clasp seems unreasonably long though.
Ohhh, this one hits all my hot buttons. Love the upgrades; the 5 link bracelet really sets this one apart, and Aventurine dial for less than $300? Fantastic! The only 'slight' negative for me is the blue minute hand which looks kind of lost against the black background, but that's far from a deal-killer at all. Thanks, Gary!
My pleasure, glad you liked it!
I dunno about these adjustable clasps? They seem to make the clasp extra long?
Agree! They look especially disproportionate when the watch head isn't very big. Looking at the interior of these clasps, there seems plenty of empty space that could be reduced to make a smaller, slimmer clasp.
Looks like I’ve found my first adventurine dial ❤❤
The lume is awesome but the blocks are too big. Like the hour hand, too big. Just my tastes. Everything else is really good. Wears big but the specs are spot on. I may have to get myself another Proxima. You're right about the bracelets getting better, especially that one. Freakn nice!
Very nice! Although I think I like the looks of the first version with the orange. Thank you sir for showing it to us! Simon would be proud.
Date window ruins it. Can you please ask Proxima to do a no date version?
Always a pleasure! Thanks for watching!
That is lush. I want one.
Amazing specs for the price of an unloved average used Seiko 5.
Great looking watch 👍
This looks like a seiko presage 60s minus the vintage style plus every upgrade
Personally not for me -- don't care for aventurine dials on divers in general, and the watch is so clearly Christopher Ward x Zodiac inspired, but my god it's crazy what $230 can get you these days. Remember just a few years ago when the only way to get these specs for less than $1k was to mod an SKX? And even then they rarely looked this well put together since all the parts were manufactured separately
IMHO that glittery dial cheapens that amazing piece 👎🏻
I am struggeling to find a good fit with my new San Martin with the same on the fly adjustment clasp. I would be happy to have a half link!
Yeah, the clasp is pretty long; and to get a comfortable fit you need it right in the center of the wrist, sometimes links push it too far right or left, at least 1 half link sould be included for this very reason.
Anyone know if they plan on making a black 1697 with white lume? Imo if they just did these models in colors everyone likes (black, blue) I think they would be even more popular.
Did you close your ebay store?
No, they forced me to upgrade to a professional store and the rates make it uncompetitive, using my website at the moment
@ilikewatches sweet, i always love browsing your collection, and I hope you can keep more of your sales. One day I'll buy something, but as you know there's so many watches to buy 😅😉
I wondered the same. Has this piece made it to the website yet?
It's Nice💯👍
I like it but is it really that much of a smudge magnet? Geez.
Lumicast looks elementary. Indicies and numerals look best framed, period. I don't like "aventurine" dials or anything gimmicky for that matter. It surely doesn't add to the quality of any watch. 🙄
You don’t sound thrilled by this watch at all. It’s hard to tell why objectively but there might be something off with it. Maybe the dark dial ?
No idea, I don’t go into any review overthinking the watch, I try to be as organic and real as possible, I liked it….
Everything is good except fdial
Beautiful watch, slightly spoiled by someone gouging PR with a “cool” backwards P..🙄 Are we seriously doing the first two letters now? Can’t wait for the Se, Ro and Om clasps..
I love everything about this watch, but I am dislike the sparkly dial