Proxima PX1697-2BN & PX1700-2BN Reviewed.

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Today we are looking at 2 new watch releases from Proxima Watches...
The PX1697-2BN Diver anf the PX1700-2BN Sports watch.
Proxima are among the best when it comes to both quality watches and great customer service and I thoroughly recommend them.
These new watches change things up a bit with what they call ICE FLOWER DIALS.
We would probably call them Frosted Dials but you get the gist.
So are these watches worth you hard earned cash?
Lets find out :)
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[@danieldayton3064]

Wow! First commenter! Thanks for all your hard work, John!😀

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers my friend. Thanks for your support 🙏🤗

[@adk7962]

I’ve never been a fan of super colorful watches. Probably because I’m just a boring guy. 😅. So I love the watches, but not so much the color and textures. Thanks as always for the honest review!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers Albert. Appreciate your opinion my friend 🤗😺

[@jorgecarrasco4206]

Not for me but certainly there’s quality and thought put into producing these watches

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks for your thoughts 🤗

[@stephenschroeder6567]

I've never been a fan of dive watches, but that 1700 looks interesting. I don't know that much about this brand but you have convinced me to take a look at them. Thank you for your excellent productions. Quick update: I did check them out and I ordered that 1700 in the dark blue. Thank you again for alerting us to these watches!

[@johnswatchjoint]

No problem Stephen ...remember to subscribe if you haven't done so already 🤗

[@stephenschroeder6567]

@@johnswatchjoint You had my sub a while ago. I know and appreciate quality when I see it. 🙂

[@MarkCasey65]

A good review as always, John. The sizes are perfect for the smaller wristed amongst us. However the dials are not for me. I'm sure many others will like them.

[@chrislyall6251]

Two beautiful looking watches.

[@johnswatchjoint]

They are pretty good 😊

[@nedflanders3769]

I like the 39mm one towards the end with the angled bezel, but the dial is a bit too busy. I’d like it with a solid color, maybe black lacquer dial.

[@nedflanders3769]

And you’re right, they gotta change the date font.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Absolutely 💯

[@megamega362]

I've bought the light coloured dial with fluted bezel,I'll give my opinion when I receive it .

[@johnswatchjoint]

Please do 🙏

[@megamega362]

I will do John thanks for the video.

[@dunderhay9169]

Great review, I like those dials, but you have a point, they do over power the rest of the watches a bit!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Yep... Weird decision 🤔🤗😺

[@richardpool9970]

Good review John as I was considering both in the recent sale however I think you summed it up pretty well as I think there are other Proxima watches which are better.

[@johnswatchjoint]

I think so. They are good but Proxima have produced some of the best Chinese watches...and these are good but not great!

[@originalboondi]

Two very nice original designs. Thanks for the review....

[@stuartthornton3027]

I do love those meteorite style dials, just not sure about the colours. Its good that there are as many options though. Great review as usual, many thanks John.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers Stuart ☺️

[@zakalwe2231]

The dial and case look great, the only thing that bothers me (and it might be just my OCD) is the lume mismatch on the dial and hands. I ended up selling my white one because of that.

[@buijs1967]

Last week i got the green/blue one with the black bezel. It looks great it is much darker than the picture at 10:46. With the adjustable clasp this is now even more complete watch.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Glad you like it. Thanks for watching 🤗

[@LTBallurio]

Wow I like those!

[@barfbeard7777]

Good review as always thanks 👍..I would recommend 1697 all day long ..I have one in white enamel.. its a great case sits on the wrist perfect..has a low profile very comfortable mine hasn't left my wrist..

[@johnswatchjoint]

🤗

[@Skurtle]

I was close to pulling the trigger on the sport watch, but the hands look too slender. And that diver, I’m so torn… really like that dial, looks nice to me! But then, it’s only 39 mm… even tho I’m wearing my S435.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Decisions, decisions.... haha 😂

[@gregtolley3455]

I would love to see the 1697 w no date and aventurine dial. I have a green fume 1697 and the 1715 and both are fantastic watches. I've even given up complaining about unbranded crown and clasp.

[@ahirshfield]

I love the textured dials on these; quite a change from the now ubiquitous waves/dunes, and meteorite textures. However they should have taken another stab at the print/press before settling on the one to be used on every dial, as there is an annoying gap just above the 8 index that would drive me nuts. And they will all have the exact same pattern. Also, re the date font - that is one reason I always go for the SW200 movement in these. The default date-wheel font for the Sellita is much nicer than whatever they’re using in the PT5K.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Aye ..that is annoying!

[@josephtucker7397]

I'm not sure if they're my thing. Seeing something in person might make me think otherwise.

[@felo6035]

Fantastic review, John. I like the dials, however it may be a little much on a diver. It's much better on the gada type watch. BTW, I like the fluted bezel option for some reason 😊 Thank you again for sharing. Be well, my friend.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks buddy. I think these watches will be an acquired taste 🤔

[@felo6035]

​@@johnswatchjointAgreed 💯 👍

[@gorillasinthewrist]

It’s a beautiful dial, sorely tempted. Great work as ever

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers Chris 🤠

[@richardrees4463]

I bought the 37mm px1700 in that green but with the fluted bezel in the sale. It's very dressy. I think I'll take it off the bracelet and put it on black leather. My 37mm has quick release on the bracelet as well.

[@AdAstraStakePool]

What's the lug to lug on the 37mm version? Thanks in advance

[@richardrees4463]

@@AdAstraStakePool about 45.5mm I measure it at

[@AdAstraStakePool]

Thank you so much! ​@@richardrees4463

[@AdAstraStakePool]

​@@richardrees4463thank you for the reply, mate. I will definitely get the non-fluted 37mm green version for the 11.11 sale. I'll also put it on a black leather strap. Cheers

[@johndesmond1987]

The original 1679 in black or white are some of the best watches on Ali Express. These new highly coloured ones are a bit ridiculous.

[@johnswatchjoint]

I wouldn't go as far as that bit certainly the black and white enamel dials were something VERY special 🤗

[@wheelrich]

I've a white enamel PX1697, it is rather nice. I can't blame Proxima for making the most of this spectacular case. I've just succumbed to the PX1701, which by all accounts is rather barmy, not sure if it's a dress watch, diver or something else! Will be my mad watch for this summer though.

[@daveindevon5240]

I don't have a problem with complex dials on dive style watches. What spoils this one for me is the orange segment on the bezel. A white segment would look better. I do wish Proxima would be a bit more adventurous with their bezels on this style case. How about a steel dial for instance, or a 50/50 blue and white split? Proxima is a great brand and I love my white dial 1697. Great review as usual John.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Great suggestions 😺🤗

[@guidine7]

Well done review sir 💁🇩🇪

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thank you.

[@onceways]

@john - Off topic, is Bertucci on your radar?

[@johnswatchjoint]

I used to own one bit I found the Boderry Voyager was better put together 🙂

[@zillsburyy1]

are they worth the hype

[@johnswatchjoint]

What hype? I certainly haven't seen any ☺️

[@mlzs_]

Cw c65 dune

[@johnswatchjoint]

Nope

[@mlzs_]

@@johnswatchjoint those watches look pretty similar to the c65 dune. Especially the one on the right

[@johnswatchjoint]

The dials are a completely new idea and the hands are nothing like the Dune. They have taken cues from the case for sure but that's about it :)

[@user-km1cf1gs8x]

Nooo ….

[@johnmuthan286]

Don't understand the hands on the 1690. The hands on the divers look much better