The case itself is mainly brushed with rather nice looking, very neatly done polished accents along the top edge of the case and continuing down the edge of the lugs. The lugs themselves are drilled, which is great for quick & simple strap swaps. The caseback sports a giant octopus lightly etched into it with the usual highlights of the specifications engraved around the edge.
The case, caseback, bezel and crown are all brushed stainless steel. The overall height of the case, with the inclusion of the sapphire crystal I measured at 13.1mm, with the lug to lug being 47.2mm on this 40mm diameter diver. The signed crown, with the Octon logo is at the 3 o’clock position.
The overall fit & finish is surprisingly very good. It’s definitely the best I’ve seen on any watch under £250. In fact, hand on heart, I would say the fit & finish is way better than the hugely popular Seiko SKX range. Seems like quite the bargain now doesn’t it!?
Oh, before all the Seiko fan boys start bumping their gums in the comments section below, I have owned quite a few SKX’s in the past, so I would say I’m more than qualified to comment on them. (
Insert Rab C Nesbitt – Get it up Ye! meme).
