A NEW Release by One of The Best 'Dive Watch' Focused Microbrands - Here's What You Need To Know!

In this video I review the Aquatico Ocean Star, a new release by Aquatico. This NH35 powered 300m diver offers incredible value and below you'll find a 30% discount code for their website.
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[@danieljones3683]

I had decided I didn't want/need any more dive watches until I saw this one. I love the white dial.

[@brianmsahin]

Very nice watch, excellent review Gary. I don't have a white dial diver. Certainly worth consideration. I'm just thinking a black rather than polished border on those hands might add to legibility in some lighting conditions. Only other thing, should not have "Diver's" with the apostrophe if it's not ISO certified. Not wanting to nitpick as my Heimdallr Monster has that too, and it's proven to be ok for diving, but I do feel they should not be doing that. I could expect it from an Ali Express brand but it's less acceptable on a microbrand watch with a $400 retail price. Just my opinion as someone who does dive, of course it won't matter to most people.

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[@LuciBy13]

Amazing, what a packaging! I love that colours too

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[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

Didn't care for the Dolphin Riding A Mermaid (allegedly based on actual events), but the watches always look good. They were likely the first micro to do a "BB" Homage.

[@brianmsahin]

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[@AwkwardHorology]

I know I said this on your instagram post but Congratulations 🥳 on the 30k subs. I’ve never bought an aquatico but I’ve always liked them. Maybe I’ll pull the trigger this year!!

[@ilikewatches]

Thank you!

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[@adk7962]

Very nice. I was hoping someone would review this watch. And in the exact color way I would have gotten it. Shame about the bezel. I wonder if you can do something to make it a little smoother. Thanks as always for the great video.

[@craigsphotography46]

Very much reminds me of Hamilton Navy Scuba which also has a keep fit bezel action 🤦

[@datilderek1]

Nice. This is a classic looking watch with great details and finishing.

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[@spx1416]

i have an Aquatico bronze pilot and the quality is superb for the price, can't fault it. and this one looks very nice

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[@MagWatchTime]

Good watch for the money, really loving a white dial lately. Nice touches of red on the dial & seconds hand👍🏻

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[@chriswalls6667]

Gary I had a Bronze Sea Star that was a bargain but sold it to a friend who liked it, but I turned around and bought the Stainless V2 with the SW200 which I wear constantly such a good look.

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[@tornagawn]

Nice! As the owner of a Bronze Sea Star with green dial/ bezel and a Blue Angels with blue dial, they both get a good amount of wrist time, up there with my Exciton II 😉 The Bronze is on a green NATO, with a single red stripe that accentuates the pip on the bezel. Good knurling. The Blue Angels is a real EDC watch. Unfortunately the leather strap it came with was pretty poor and delaminated with minimal wear. The Bronze Sea Star leather strap is much better. Nice watches,

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[@BCallum]

It might have a couple little issues, but it has looks going for it. Very good looking watch. Thanks Gary!!

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[@dunderhay9169]

Great review 👍

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[@patrickiredale4359]

If I’m not mistaken, most Vostok watches are 300m + waterproof. They have an extensive range and the only thing you might need/want to change is the strap.

[@nedflanders3769]

LoL a “gruber”? You crack me up, Gary!

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[@stevenmccarthy112]

Love your humour Gary!

[@ilikewatches]

Thanks….

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[@andrewlineberger7544]

Good evening Gary! From Denver North Carolina

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[@ikeman5774]

It's a nice looking watch. But frankly, the submariner look is starting to grow old with me. However, still a nice review. Thanks

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[@juniorjohnson5961]

I've been in Kentucky visiting my Mom for Easter I'll be 70 soon so Mom's getting old . I'm catching up with the videos I've missed .

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[@ignaciopadilla5150]

Lovely attainable, simple watch.

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[@carlosmarques7433]

The case looks like stainhart. I like this watch. 😊

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

I thought so too. Very Steinhart

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[@anthonydevono8833]

Bit of Christopher ward going on with this one i like it Thanks for the review Gary not many on here for Aquatico

[@ilikewatches]

Thanks for watching !

[@DrTerryBooth]

I think I might like it better if the cut off Isosceles on the seconds was a little towards the centre so it would form an egg timer (longines!) shape at the 12, 6 and 9 (and 3 if there is a no date version).

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[@AlexanderB.]

Well they haven't re-invented the wheel with this watch. It's OK, I like the colour too, is there a slight creamy tinge to the white dial? I'm not complaining about the size today, but the watch would look much better on a bracelet with a more pronounced taper.

[@ilikewatches]

It’s not too creamy….

[@Dirtywesterner]

chapter ring looks a bit prominent w/that brand, I've always wondered if they were in cahoots with aquinus, they too go for the chapter rings that are as deep as a tin o' beans

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[@richardskelly1862]

Nose check, essential!😂

[@ilikewatches]

Lol, before every shot!

[@Ahcelaht]

Looks like that one 300m Hamilton diver!

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[@carlospagi]

Hi Gary, just for reference what's a roughly average sized wrist and what size is yours? ooh-eer! Great channel, thanks very much amigo. :)

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[@pdmotors5027]

Been tempted many times with this company, but never actually pulled the trigger, at least not yet.

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[@gorillasinthewrist]

A very decent offering

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[@JamesG800]

Stunning dive watch! As you mentioned, the bezel is beautiful and I love the hands. The bezel, if I may elaborate however, seems to be the standout and proves to be the perfect amount of contrasting color with that metal bracelet. Hi Frank, good to see you back 😁 Great review!

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[@patrickiredale4359]

Very nice watch though I think the hands could/should be in a contrasting colour.

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[@andrewd7586]

My only criticism with white dials & silver edged hands, is the hands tend to wash out in daylight. It could be easily fixed with a dark edge on the hands. One of my Signum watches has that problem. I love the watch but like this one, it becomes illegible at certain times of day.

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[@Great-Scott]

"Balanced dial" except for that 3 o'clock date window which makes this watch an easy pass for me. Overall, another good review and seems to be a fair deal for this watch.

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[@uint8_t566]

what do you think of this compared to a san martin say sn0004 or sn0006?

[@ilikewatches]

San Martin watches are finished to a higher standard

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[@ifdhairfan4722]

Pertamax, not bad design as the dive watch😊

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[@jamesputtmann]

Very obviously the same case manufacturer for the Steinheart ocean series

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[@sinjinadams2862]

Instead of fancy boxes, I would rather get a nice watch roll or case like San Martin provides with their watches now. Watch boxes can be big and bulky and you have to store them somewhere. A watch case you can actually use!

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[@dtroutmann]

Silicone grease for the bezel?

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[@iancraig6070]

It's like a Seiko,same old same old.

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[@mjacobs]

Pretty much a homage of the Hamilton Navy Scuba ($800-ish) for $400. I don't see the value.

[@daveindevon5240]

Nice looking watch but 300m divers are realy unnecessary now. Even 200m divers are more than most owners will ever need. I would prefer to see companies concentrate on designs that reduce weight and bulk, not increase it. I have a thing about white dials too Gary. Not quite sure why, but they just look so good on wrist. They can appear a little bland on a bracelet, but come alive on almost any colour strap. Different colours can change the look of the watch completely, so you also get variety and great value for money with a white dial.

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[@bbwt9991]

Nice watch, but as an ex German navy diver I do not like to see the Diver's term on a non ISO certified watch. I'd expect it from an Ali Express watch but not from a microbrand selling a higher priced watch with a standard Seiko movement in it. It's unprofessional.

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[@nickjohnson217]

I have to say it how I see it, it’s overpriced for what you get in terms of movement, fit and finish looks run of the mill and nothing shouts out at me, the dial and hands go well together and compliment each other, all in all it’s not much more than a pagani or steeldive imo, if it was priced like a steeldive I’d say it’s good purchase and tidy watch.

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[@issachunt3418]

The whole point of a watch is to tell the time. Why do manufacturers have colour matched dial and hands? I'm in my 50s and it would be useless to me or anybody else with sight issues... I just wouldn't buy one. Watch 5 Price 7

[@philspencelayh5464]

They could get around that easily with contrasting hands.

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[@timgenter1264]

I have several Aquaticos and they are good watches....HOWEVER, their customer service is horrid.

[@craigsphotography46]

Hey it's me Pandu, where my GS at Gaz 😁

[@ilikewatches]

You are so close to what actually happens 😂

[@craigsphotography46]

@@ilikewatches lmao of it helps I printed a name badge and everything 😂

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[@Zonediver]

...not my cup of tea... sorry 👍 If they use a Miyota 9000, then maybe... but not at this price with a NH35...

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[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Do they come with a nice NATO too? Don't want all that metal on my arms, dangerous, and causing allergies..

[@ilikewatches]

Just the rubber strap

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[@1977ajax]

Bezel not fully marked in minutes - no good as this limits usefulness. White hands and studs on a white dial! - hard to read in poor conditions. Bad design ruins another watch.

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[@kevinwall795]

Dull/uninspiring (the watch, not the review).

[@ilikewatches]

Lol..thanks…

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[@murph8411]

Pretty average looking but then a lot of divers are.

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[@neli5p]

It's just boring.

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[@ChitownRon]

They tell you what the materials are used, like the metal warranty card

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