One of The Best Diver Watches Under $300 Richard LeGrand Oddysea Mark 2 Review

Here is a full review of Richard LeGrand Odyssea Mark 2 diver watch for under $300. The watch has an impressive set of specs: domed sapphire crystal, lumed sapphire bezel insert, Seiko NH35 movement, stainless steel bracelet and great finishes on the case.
At the moment this black version of the watch is offered at $270. I think that's a great price for the watch. However this watch is not perfect and does have a couple of negatives. Enjoy the review!
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[@24hourstime]

Hey guys, thanks for watching the review! I hope you enjoyed it:) I've contacted Richard LeGrand about the watches being "out of stock". They told me that both the black and the PVD versions should be back in stock after September 8th. I hope that helps and good luck, Oleg and Bond.

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

Don't worry about setting the date on your watches. Not setting the date will enable one to live either in the past or the future and not having to be responsible for anything. According to my watch, I made this comment a week ago. A total anxiety buster...

[@24hourstime]

😂😂😂

[@jeremyhook1818]

I bought one in blue. Its great and looks a lot more expensive. I cant recommend this watch enough. The lums fantastic.

[@24hourstime]

I agree Jeremy!

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

My bank account prefers watches that are out of stock.

[@drwindsurf]

Me too :(

[@WuBloodKin09]

Jeffrey Wood Me Three!

[@brunombardi]

One of the most beautiful back cases I saw in your channel. I'm very impressed. The design is very clean and that's great! Great buy.

[@24hourstime]

Thanks Bruno. I also really like that caseback. It's an awesome watch! All the best, Oleg.

[@Woodyt]

Which do you like better RLG Odyssea lll or the Phoibos PY007? Thanks for the review always very good.

[@MrHahalollol]

There you go! Thanks for taking my suggestion into consideration. Keep up the good work.

[@24hourstime]

Thanks for your suggestion:)

[@LestestsdeCarlo]

Hello Oleg and Bond. Very nice diver watch, the back with the engraving is awsome !

[@24hourstime]

I also quite like that engraving. Didn't want to overhype the watch but these little details are important to the overall experience. All the best, Oleg.

[@mb-watches]

Refreshing and great looking watch and great review, like the matte ceramic dial and it’s symmetry of the dial. Easy to go with watch. Great review as usual Bro👍🏻🙏🏻

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Konstantin. That dial design is amazing. No date window on this watch is a plus. All the best, Oleg.

[@adismiles]

I got the 12 hr bezel one with the date window powered by Nh35a. Mine runs at +36s a day. Crown is a tad problematic as it does not always screw in smoothly.

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

Nice review. I am currently putting a little back from each pay check and hope to have one in 2019. Thanks buddy.

[@24hourstime]

Thanks Robert! I think you will really enjoy it once it's a part of your collection:)

[@khalidgamal5418]

What would you recommend for a 39 or 40mm diver under 400$

[@tomcaldwell2878]

Hi Oleg, I enjoyed the review and as you know I have this watch in blue on pre order for delivery in November. The watch looked good in your review and I think you gave it a fair assessment. It's certainly a handsome and stylish looking timepiece and I'm looking forward to owning one. I'll be checking the bezel though to ensure alignment is true but to be honest, if I have to stare hard at it to detect a fraction of a millimetre out , I'll let it slide. I enjoy the design of this watch without the date function and I'm very keen to see what the sapphire bezel offers over more traditional aluminium or ceramic. I'm glad your overall impression was positive , I was keen to hear what you thought of it after hinting that you had this model coming up for review. I'll certainly let you know what I think of it after I've had it for a few weeks - hopefully I'll be as impressed as you were - I was pleased with the price they had it for during the last week in August - $239 is a steal for this watch. Thanks again for the review - I enjoy the channel.

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Tom. Glad that you could order the blue one before it was sold out. I think I would prefer the blue one to this black version. Although black does go with everything. I think you will be impressed with it. The level of finishes and specs you get for $240 is amazing. Sure, there are some downsides (as I mentioned in the review) but as a package deal - the design, the specs and the finishes get thumbs up. Do let me know how you like it once you receive yours. All the best, Oleg.

[@thomasont]

Nice watch review Oleg. I could not have agreed more on value in relations to price point. My own favorite take on divers is Orient's Mako XL. Its my main stay for many years despite its flaws. Grateful to have at least experienced the joy of owning a divers watch.

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Thomason! Orient Mako XL is a really nice watch. I love that design. I have the Mako II. In my opinion the design of XL is better but the specs on II won me over. All the best, Oleg.

[@thomasont]

Thanks Oleg! Yeh I agree with you there. There will always be trade offs between Orient's divers and their other watch lines. Glad to know that we share the same enthusiasm in Orient's divers. Best regards, Thomason

[@drwindsurf]

Out of stock - we are safe. Why is that every time you review I want to go out and buy one? Great review Oleg. Thank you for another fantastic video :)

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Jeffrey. Your wallet is happy now lol Although, I think that if you did end up buying this watch you won't be disappointed. All the best, Oleg.

[@wireguided9572]

Hi Oleg. Great review. It is a great looking watch. But that misaligned bezel would absolutely drive me nuts.

[@24hourstime]

Thank you my friend. Yes, I wish the bezel was property aligned:(

[@philliphull50]

I really wanted the blue version that was amazing!

[@24hourstime]

I prefer the blue version too, Philip. Maybe sign up for the email list fo the future releases if you want to. All the best, Oleg.

[@enky1234]

Ok! Finally a diver that isn't a ctrl+c, ctrl+v of the submariner. Thumbs up for the watch and thumbs up for Oleg&Bond!

[@24hourstime]

100% agree. So many Submariner homages. Nice to see an original design. All the best, Oleg and Bond.

[@Davemac1116]

Yeah like it loads. Beautiful design.

[@tonyochoa7097]

There are so many good divers out there,it's really hard to choose-Id say the Islander by Long Island Watch is the best value-its got everthing you could want-saphire,ceramic lumed bezel,decent movement,nice bracelet,for about three hundred

[@MrAlexLvS]

I am willing to buy my first watch and not sure what to choose between this and Tissot v8 ..

[@24hourstime]

Both are nice options.

[@chrismoore6010]

Hey Oleg and Mr Bond. 🐕Was looking forward to seeing this, after seeing it on your Instagram post. It does look a good watch and I love it in the Black PVD. But I think I'd go for the Orient Ray Raven 2 which is prob around the same price and I think you prob get a bit more for your money (I nearly went for that a while ago but went for orange Ray 2 instead because although All black is cool, just ask Batman 🦇, I just wanted a bit of colour on my wrist 🍊). But as said great watch and definitely a good option if you are in the market for an affordable diver ⌚

[@24hourstime]

Hey Chris. Orient Raven 2 is a great watch and a great choice 👍 Richard LeGrand has a lot of benefits but sometimes you can't beat veterans like Orient. All the best, Oleg.

[@Menda_Lerenda]

a nice copy of a Blancpain Bathyscaphe but the nh35... Tisell and Phoibos had indulge me to think that for that price a 9015 hi beat should be the movement inside

[@user-fs6rh4us6x]

I'm very proud of tisell is korean brand

[@williamparker2922]

There coming out with a date version in November.

[@24hourstime]

Looks really good with that GMT bezel. All the best, Oleg.

[@charlie-obrien]

Of course the NH-35 and 200m WR can be had in an Invicta (w/ date window) for around 80 bucks. Why do I agree with you that this watch is worth more than 3X that price? Simply the finish and the aesthetic. First it's a beautiful watch to look at and at first glance appears to be in the next higher range of divers that sell for $600 and up. Secondly it is not an homage, rather a watch that creates it's own style with simple yet well thought out additions as you mentioned the hands, the polishing, etc. If I was searching for a new diver (and who isn't?), the Richard LeGrand would be at the top of the list for consideration.

[@24hourstime]

Great pints Charlie. I think original design is often overlooked. It's not easy to create an original design good looking watch in such saturated market.

[@gigagdragoon2345]

Isn't this an homage to the Blanc Pain Fifty Fathoms, the first modern dive watch? Looks 95% the same.

[@SunsetSheen]

Such a simple, clean dial. Looks awesome without the date window. If they cut down on the dimensions by a mm all around I’d be all over it. 40x13x46x20 would be perfect. Perhaps on their second version 🙏🏼

[@RudiXeno]

Looks like you got your wish! The Mk III is available for pre-order starting today.

[@tonynaranjo2182]

I was going to say the same... Yes, the third version does this and more. They really have listened the reviews and customers.

[@jn7812]

Thanks for the review. Not a bad watch. Sadly let down by lack of domed crystal and pierced lugs. Hey ho....

[@WuBloodKin09]

Love the review, I ordered the blue version and the bezel better line up...or else it’s going back!

[@24hourstime]

Thank you my friend. I would recommend you check if the bezel aligns property before taking off any of the plastic. With 90 click bezels any imperfections in alignment are highlighted. All the best, Oleg.

[@WuBloodKin09]

24Hours At A Time Will do...thank you!

[@alexsdg3441]

Yes, it looks like a very cool watch and looks quite good on your wrist. Specially I just love the design work of the back casing. they have put together everything quite well and it seems like a good watch specially for the price. However as you said, the bezel does not line up properly and they should be able to fix that easily or probably they already have, I hope. by the way, is Richard LeGrand another micro new brand? first time seeing and hearing about the watch, Oleg. PS: your dog, Bond, behaves so well on the camera. however, it behaves so well that I am wondering whether you sedate Bond with some medication before filming??? ha ha ha.

[@24hourstime]

Yes, Richard LeGrand is another micro-brand. I think this is their second offering. It's quite impressive especially for the money. I really like the blue version of this watch. Although black diver does go with everything. Bond get's lots of exercise so when it's time to film he's all tired out lol

[@kevorknourian5442]

Very nice

[@csharpewalls]

Nice review of a watch I would purchase, however they are already out of stock.

[@24hourstime]

That's unfortunate, Chris. Maybe signup for their email list? All the best, Oleg.

[@pilinforte5755]

Whitch one you think its better Richard legrand or phoibos

[@24hourstime]

Hard question to answer. I think quality wise they are about the same. Phoibos does have a property aligning bezel and a better movement. So it depends on which design you prefer. Either watch is great. All the best, Oleg.

[@pilinforte5755]

@@24hourstime thank you

[@Kmicic023]

Wooooow!! In plus: toolwatch, Brushed finish, lume, movement, sapphire crystal with AR, and dat caseback... poem! In minus: no date, so for EDC toolwatch is for discussion :) If I will make decission for another watch with high WR, I'll propably look for Vostok Europe diver models like N1 or K-3 I can choose between chrono quartz/Seiko Auto movements :) Or Parnis Diver for Budget choice ;)

[@24hourstime]

Well summed up with the pluses and the minuses, Jaroslaw. I actually have a Vostok Europe in my collection. Owned that watch for about 2 years. Maybe will do a review of it in the future. All the best, Oleg.

[@Kmicic023]

Or something from G.Gerlach - a microbrand from Poland ;)

[@TinBin-Craig]

love the watch like the blue version all sold out for now

[@24hourstime]

The blue version looks amazing! Maybe signup to their email notification for future releases? All the best, Oleg.

[@inkitatus1]

Very nice! Wish more divers didn't have the date on (take note Seiko!!)- after all, you're unlikely to need to know the day or date at the bottom of the ocean!- I realise most divers never see the sea (mine included) & are used as "desk" or "dress divers" & this is a useful complication for many, but they do look rubbish & ruin the symmetry & I really can't see why manufacturers can't release two versions of their watches. Cheers 👍👍

[@24hourstime]

I agree 100%. Offering a date and a no-date versions of the same watch would be great. All the best, Oleg.

[@vem4o]

It it was 43 mm I could be thinking of picking one up

[@excelerater]

Awesome watch. High value too . I may have to bite on that one

[@chrisjohns2210]

Nice looking but a lot of competition at that price point.

[@ssvs0485]

Gosh, I quite setting my date years ago. Interesting piece even if it’s not for me.

[@24hourstime]

On some watches I gave up (the ones without quick set). But on others it's bugging me too much when I wear it lol

[@keno77]

The watch looks great but I'm missing some crowngards, it wouldn't be funny to get a hit on the crown, even if it is a screwdown crown, it still could make some damage to the watch.

[@24hourstime]

You're right that's the danger of watches without crown guards. But I have to admit I do like that style. All the best, Oleg.

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

With all the watches with misaligned bezels everywhere. If a person had a watch with a perfectly aligned bezel, they would stand out in a crowd. How much more would you pay for a watch that had a perfectly aligned bezel? I think 50 bucks is worth that status.

[@mrbacchus6127]

I guess we are lucky the names not Richard Petite

[@24hourstime]

LOL

[@razvanon]

Hi What dog breed is bond?

[@24hourstime]

He's a french bulldog.

[@razvanon]

@@24hourstime thanks for your reply!

[@ernestkrajnc6412]

Is it better than Orient Mako??

[@drwindsurf]

+1 That is a really good question - Thanks for asking

[@24hourstime]

Great question Ernest. My answer might make some people upset with me but I think that it is better than Orient Mako II. Although it is almost twice as expensive. I think the finishes are better, bracelet is definitely better, sapphire crystal and lumed sapphire bezel are big pluses. The movements in both watches are about the same and bezels on both don't align property lol. But Orient does have the history and the brand recognition. All the best, Oleg.

[@drwindsurf]

Now I want it even more - I'll have to look for it on the used market

[@WuBloodKin09]

Ernest Krajnc Of course it is, never understood the hype behind the Mako...it’s not anything special and it looks boring! Just my opinion

[@WuBloodKin09]

Jeffrey Wood Good luck with that, some prices are doubled cause of its demand

[@JT-ko2ib]

The Kevin Magnussen of watch reviewers.

[@phillyeli215]

Except for not having a date window it looks just like my Invicta 6034

[@24hourstime]

Just looked up your Invicta model. You're right a lot of similarities.

[@7rslender]

90 clicks ... why?!? not alligned ... would drive me nuts. Besides that nice watch for a good price IMHO.

[@24hourstime]

I wish the bezel was 120 clicks and would align:( Because, it's such a great watch. All the best, Oleg.

[@DeeKay84]

I have a collection of 4 wrist watches and 2 pocket watches ranging in price...the reality is no one comments on any of my wrist watches. the average person just isn't interested. I am sure this watch is good value, well built, but it screams 'average'. there is nothing here of any interest. buy it or don't because no one will ever notice.

[@WuBloodKin09]

Duncan Keable You never buy watches for other ppls comments or stares, you buy what you like and want to wear! NEVER live life for other ppl, be yourself!

[@24hourstime]

That's a good point Duncan. Other people really don't care what watch you're wearing. But that's ok. Just wear the watch that makes you feel like a million bucks:)