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post is HERE) and, considering the Presidents Day holiday, 'twas actually a lighning-fast deal. 
80th Anniversary 300M Diver! WooHOO! 
I was expecting something 42mm-ish, but in fact it measures 45.6mm X
53.4mm x 15mm thick, with 24mm lugs. The case is full SS, with screwdown
caseback and crown. Quite nicely finished, the sides and bezel are
polished, and the face brushed. The crown is a hefty 6.5mm in diameter,
operates very smoothly, and is also polished.
I didn't take any photos, but I'll show you Esslinger's stock photos of what I found..
2115. Not much to look at, I admit, and I know that many would be
disappointed in such a modest powerplant. The bright side, for me, is
that it means an inexpensive DIY fix should anything ever go wrong..
Esslinger sells the 2115 for $8.95.
Of course, Miyota makes a robust movement so {knocks on wood} I'm not
anticipating any problems. This'n took right off upon installation of a
fresh 377 cell (SR626SW).
One nice touch results from it, though, as the date window falls inboard of the 3 o'clock marker, rather than "eating" it. 
logo repeated. This is also the only indication of the 300M WR rating.
The caseback threads in smoothly, and the gasket is plenty robust. IOW, I
have no doubt the watch deserves its 300M rating.
bracelet (Croton manufactured this watch for Sears & Roebuck). A very nice touch indeed! 
, it's just a wee bit too tight for comfort. 
A heartbreaker, kinda, to have it sooo close yet no cigar. 'tis quite a nice
bracelet, mind you! Solid links & endlinks and, while the clasp
(pushbutton release with safety) is stamped, it's cleanly wrought, and
of a heavier gauge than most. So it looks like I'll get a chance to test
Croton's customer service. I could get by with one extra link, I reckon, but will probably order two, just to be safe.
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| Yes! It is a Match Made In Heaven, pure and simple. | 8 | 28% | |
| Meh. It's OK, I guess. | 14 | 48% | |
| No! It's an abomination, a clear violation of the No Divers On Leather Rule. | 7 | 24% |
Better late than never, right? 
WooHOO! 
enjoys Most Favored status still - I've worn it every day since it arrived. And I've grown quite accustomed to it on the Waterbourne. So the jury's still out. In the end, the Poll won't be a deciding factor, but it will, perhaps, sway my decision. Please 
, y'all!
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Craftsman 80th-Anniversary Diver on distressed WaterbourneFebruary 27, 2011 01:08PM |
Registered: April 2005 Posts: 12,214 (2011-05) |
this 24mm strap into their 22mm lugs. 
In reality, I suppose it was marketed as a 26mm strap. In any case..
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BIG Congrats!
Bro. Murphy. I showed it off a buch at work today. Must've had a half-dozen folks ask..
(n/t)