The Military's Microbrand Watch - Sangin Instruments Atlas

[@pinnacledivingco]

The double rings on the "5-ring" Zulu (an American-designed take on the classic British G10--what most commonly call a "NATO") are for securing the watch strap in place so it doesn't put any pressure on the spring bars when worn. You put the watch in place on the strap, then feed the strap through both rings, and finally pass the strap back through one of the rings to essentially "lock" the strap in place. When this is done, the strap can be worn on the wrist, and no matter how you bend or flex your wrist, no pressure will be put on the strap that translates to bending or pulling on the spring bars. This protects the spring bars from possibly being bent or broken due to wrist flex while worn, something commonly noted when wearing virtually any normal strap, bracelet, a single-pass designed strap (such as a "3-ring zulu), or even a G10 (NATO).

[@threehandhunter]

Thank you! I tied it and I get it now! Really helpful!

[@ikeman5774]

What a nice, simplistic, yet very attractive watch. Everything you need and nothing else. And being a Veteran myself, I am glad that it was built by a veteran. Especially, a marine. Very interested and will be looking into this one. Great review. Thank you.

[@threehandhunter]

Thanks, Ike! And thank you for your service. I have a review of another Sangin coming up in about 9 hours! I hope you enjoy it!

[@dlopez120]

Looking forward to receiving my Atlas in the coming days!

[@threehandhunter]

You are gonna love it! I’m stoked for you!

[@dlopez120]

I’ve had my Atlas for a few weeks now and love it. Missed out on the Neptune, but will keep trying as I truly think they are worth it!

[@macgriffiths2043]

@@dlopez120 Love the Atlas, and in the same boat on the Neptune. I'll definitely catch it on the next go!

[@dlopez120]

@@macgriffiths2043 I was able to get a Brushed Neptune and Overlord. Now waiting on a DLC TAD Professional 😆

[@ajlafferty9694]

Awesome review! Helped me purchase one. thank you!

[@threehandhunter]

Thanks AJ!

[@scatterbrain9490]

Home grown👍, hopefully we will see more out there in the future

[@threehandhunter]

Yes sir, I am hoping they increase the offering numbers. Lots of great models out there.

[@ianmarshall3633]

Lovely looking watch but where's the minute track? Can't be used for diving without one.

[@threehandhunter]

I agree, and was one of my negatives on the piece. But the esthetics of this watch are beyond awesome. The inner chapter ring with military time is a great touch too

[@user-ty5kf2zs9f]

TBF I don't think this model is designed around diving. The Neptune would be a better fit there.

[@usmcgrunt02]

You get in on the SOG release?

[@threehandhunter]

I didn’t! I actually just bought a Seiko MACV-SOG (ironically) and zapped my watch funds 😂

[@ChristopherPhillips]

Hi, is this the brushed or the Matte version? Thanks

[@threehandhunter]

Brushed!

[@blackmarketbarber]

Great video, sir. Thank you for your service. 🙏

[@threehandhunter]

My pleasure, and thank you for watching!

[@itemps]

whats the difference between the og atlas and the new ones? moce review!

[@threehandhunter]

Thank you!! I’m not sure but I can ask!

[@itemps]

@@threehandhunter the bezel is the only difference i found out

[@Greyman-98]

I noticed the dial on the atlas doesn't have markers for the minutes/seconds. Does this affect how you read the time on the watch? Or are people able to read the time accurately even with the lack of minute/second markings on the dial?

[@threehandhunter]

Not really, but then again I only really care about the 5 min markets (bezel) as usually I am more concerned about a meeting or a place I need to be. The simplicity of the dial is stunning to look at!

[@Clan_Work_Coffee]

He was a marine raider brother

[@threehandhunter]

Yessir! I could have sworn I mentioned that. His response "technically, you are not wrong (when I asked if he was force recon). Back then when I was in, we didn't have raiders yet. Just recon. Anyway, he's a very nice guy. Love his products!

[@alfredragins6292]

Al R What is cost and delivery time?

[@threehandhunter]

I think they are 650 now. And it depends when he has stock. But you should reach out and ask them!

[@matthewbowen2345]

Finally got one

[@threehandhunter]

BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alexsuter1960]

Is the bezel at all misaligned with the dial ? Seems like a lot of pictures and videos I see it seems off. Just asking cause it’d drive me crazy and is the only thing holding me back from tomorrows drop

[@threehandhunter]

Not on mine, maybe that was the angle. But mines perfect 👍

[@Behnjaud]

Mine is misaligned. Very annoying.

[@alexsuter1960]

@@Behnjaud I’m sorry to hear, I picked one up in January and it’s perfect

[@JackBoeau]

Thanks for the hint with Maratac Mil-Nato band. I saw this watch on the GarandThumb video and looking for it hard ever since. I wish it had minute markers too, still can't wait for the new batch... kzbin.info/www/bejne/faOmqoljjtKEa5Y

[@threehandhunter]

You are welcome! The Maratac natos are my favorite 👍

[@HawkinsLeather]

If you guys want a discount on a USMC marathon GSAR-hit me up anytime!

[@threehandhunter]

Thanks!

[@oofz91]

My Atlas runs slow at about 2 min in seven days. Kind of annoying.

[@threehandhunter]

I'd reach out to them and see what they could do!

[@Culturalgazelle]

I’m an 03 too, but just do not see the hype of this watch at all. The value to dollar ratio is bad with the cheap movements for an $800 watch and the designs are unoriginal, one looking exactly like a Seamaster 300M

[@threehandhunter]

Hey Devil Dog! For me, it is supporting another Marine and his family. He's really managed to bring together servicemembers around the globe, which is a feat in itself. For me, it is a good cause, especially in this hobby! But I do understand your POV. Cheers!

[@Culturalgazelle]

@@threehandhunter I’ve been hearing that argument. I’m always trying to buy American, especially vet-owned, myself. I just feel this company is trying to take advantage of all of us being vets, especially the ones who know nothing about watches. The sales will be there because the marketing does its job, I don’t see a reason to hike up the prices, especially when we are the target demographic. End rant. Semper Fi, brother

[@threehandhunter]

Semper Fi, Devil Dog!@@Culturalgazelle

[@gunsmoke9828]

Appears everything is sold out.......onward and upward.

[@threehandhunter]

Get on the mailing list and you get notified when a batch comes in 👍

[@BadazzShovelhead]

42mm is just too small. Men are taller now and more muscular 42mm is fine for a little fella but I am 6’4 235 lbs and basically a well groomed yeti. My wrist is just shy of 10” and a 42mm looks ridiculous. Watch makers should make at least 1 48mm+ watch. When I become president of the world I will sign an exec order stating that they must or I will invade their nation

[@threehandhunter]

Haha this is an awesome post!! You should check out others in their lineup. They do have a couple 43-44mm watches too! Also you should look at Marathon too, they have the jumbo SAR as well

[@larrylacostjr.2075]

Thank you for introducing to the entire world an unneeded left-handed military watch. Are we good? ok… NEXT!!!!!!

[@threehandhunter]

Thanks for listening in!

[@adam_michael540]

It’s actually pretty great for anyone who wants to wear and has to flex their rewrite ever. It’s a great watch and built like a tank.

[@VintageModWatch]

If you guys don't want to deal with these waitlists but love a solid divewatch with the crown on the left at 7 or 8 o'clock just get yourself a Citizen Promaster ref. NY0040-09W or something like that. I have one for 20years and it still runs flawlessly. And they cost ⅓ of the sangin. Don't buy this just because garand thumb wears it 😉

[@threehandhunter]

I do love my NY0040. But I can appreciate a microbrand that also goes out on a limb and doesn’t use a bunch of off the shelf parts either. 👍