Model Three Diver - Black Dial / SS Case
With its robust construction and purposeful aesthetics, the model three diver stands as a clear testament to Alkin's commitment to functionality and legibility. This confident timepiece is a true tool watch, purposefully crafted to meet the rigorous demands of adventure seekers everywhere.
The model three diver marks a clear evolution of the alkin ‘house style’, carrying over key elements form the model two, including the bold sword and arrow handset. In order to create a sense of ‘depth’ on the diver dial, the model three employs a sandwich design, with the hour indices cut out to expose the Super-LumiNova finish lower dial. In a nostalgic nod to vintage diver designs, the cut-out markers at 3, 6, and 9 bear numbers delicately printed within their triangular forms. To further enhance this sense of depth, the top dial is finished in a textured paint, creating a rugged finish that catches the light from every angle.
The use of sapphire crystal, Super-LumiNova and the Miyota 9039 automatic movement all demonstrates the central alkin commitment to quality and functionality. These firm choices in materials and movements exemplify our unwavering pledge to crafting timepieces of the highest caliber while maintaining an accessible price point.
A ceramic insert is house within the unidirectional rotating bezel, with the numbers and markers being laser etched and then filled with BGW9 Super-LlumiNova.
All versions of the Model Three will ship on a brushed stainless steel bracelet with solid endlinks and a milled clasp. Adjustment links are secured by screw pins and a six stop micro adjustment allows you to achieve a perfect fit.
Specifications
Case: 316L stainless steel
Finish: Brushed stainless steel
Movement: Miyota 9039
Lume: Super-LumiNova BGW9
Lens: Sapphire with AR coating
Strap: 316L stainless steel bracelet with solid endlinks
Crown: 3.5mm x 6.5mm screw-down
Bezel: External unidirectional
Dimensions: 40.5mm x 48.5mm
Lug width: 20mm
Thickness: 12.5mm
Water resistance: 200m
Extras: Two-slot vegetable-tanned leather travel pouch
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Customer Reviews
I've owned the Model three in black for about a month now, and the more I wear it the more I enjoy it. It feels like a nicer, up-market, Pro-Master in that it oozes a similar but somehow kinder matter-of-fact competence.
The finish is great and the vertical brushing on the sides gives it a very attractive satin lustre. The strap is very well made, plus the screw pins meant I could get a perfect fit in about five minutes using a jewelers screwdriver.
The photos are a little misleading. I was worried that the watch would be a little large and bulky, but it isn't. If you can wear a Seiko Sport 5 I am fairly certain you can wear this. My wrist has a16.4cm circumference if that helps, and the watch sits comfortably in the middle.
Something I wasn't expecting about the case, but was a nice surprise, was that it sits flat on my wrist unlike my sculpted Seikos, which 'float'.
Also, it's pretty nice to have a watch thought up by a small team in Bristol. It feels a lot more loving than a bunch of bods in Tokyo or wherever being flogged by their besuited financial overseers. I especially liked that they had the courage to keep the whole design black and white and didn't put a cowardly blob of red on the second hand.
Best wishes,
Gary
Great new watch and looks really cool on a tropic dive strap. Already have a Model 2
So pleased with my new automatic dive watch from Alkin. It’s a standout offering from what I think is one of the best British watch microbrands. Its a robust and stylish timepiece, has a precise automatic movement, and meticulous craftsmanship. At its price point, I think Alkin's dive watch delivers quality and value that solidifies the brand's reputation as one of the best.
