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The SCUBA Fifty Fathoms series, a collaboration between Swatch and Blancpain, has generated huge buzz every time a new model is released.Today’s review focuses on the newly launched Swatch SCUBA Fifty Fathoms Green Abyss (Ref. SO35G100). I’ll also compare it with the three watches I own: Green Abyss Unboxing & First Impressions As the name…
Hello, this is Classical. Today, we’re diving into one of the most common questions for watch enthusiasts—the urban myth of “Don’t shower with your watch on.” We’ll explore this from the perspective of accuracy, water resistance (sealing integrity), and how real-world temperatures affect your skin and watch. Recommended “Storage” Temperatures for Watches While it can…
Hello, this is Classical.In today’s post, we’re diving into another persistent myth in the world of watches. Urban Watch Myth Series – Part 3: “Even if a watch is waterproof, vapor can still get inside—so some brands fill them with special gases or oils.” Let’s explore whether this claim holds up to science. ■ False…
If you’ve purchased or are considering a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms, there’s one element just as crucial as the case or movement: the strap. In this post, we’re diving into an in-depth review of the various strap options Blancpain offers, based on actual user experience. From bracelets and sailcloth to rubber and NATO straps, we compare…
Hello, this is Classical. As always, this is a hands-on, self-purchased review. I am in no way affiliated with the brand. I believe real reviews come from extended ownership and personal experience—not borrowed watches or marketing overviews. This model is not the newly announced regular-production version, but the Fifty Fathoms 70th Anniversary Act 1 Series…
Hello, this is Classical. As always, this review is completely self-funded, with no connection to any brand. I believe in only reviewing watches that I have personally owned and worn for a significant period. Quick overviews or sponsored content that don’t reflect authentic, in-depth experience aren’t real reviews. 1. Brand & Model Name 2. Specifications…
Today, I’m sharing a reminder for everyone to refresh their knowledge on crown operation techniques. In a classic spy movie, I once saw a scene where two agents synchronized their analog watches down to the second before starting a mission. Though I can’t recall the title, this has me thinking: some people still adjust their…
Water resistance ratings vary between brands and models, typically expressed in meters (m), bars (bar), or atmospheres (atm or ata). Although scientific measurements differentiate between atm and ata, for standard diving at sea level, atm and ata can be treated the same (differences appear mainly in high-altitude diving). Pressure Equivalents: 1 bar ≈ 0.987 atm…
Let’s talk about when and where to use a Helium escape valve, both the automatic and manual types. I have a few diver’s watches with Helium escape valves, and the rest of my dive watches don’t have them. I’ve been diving since my military days, but back then, I hated it because I couldn’t see…
Continuing from the last post, let’s dive into another urban myth about waterproofing: “No matter how good the water resistance, watch out for steam in wet saunas because vapor can still get in.“ Before debunking this myth, let’s go over a few key concepts. Pressure Equilibrium In our physical world, two forces from different environments…