SEIKO SAVE THE OCEAN MANTA RAY | DARK MANTA VS MANTA | Comparison SRPE39 VS SRPF77 in 4K

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  • Опубликовано: 25 окт 2024

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  • @siddhesh
    @siddhesh 3 года назад +75

    Thanks for showing both Manta versions together...I believe yours is the only video on YT which has done this yet (in March of 2021)

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  3 года назад +1

      Glad it was helpful!

    • @mg9955
      @mg9955 3 года назад +1

      Yea i was looking up to this comparison

  • @hunterburton9906
    @hunterburton9906 3 года назад +47

    Bought the Dark Manta... my wife and I went night snorkeling with the manta ray's on the Big Island of Hawaii several years ago and it was one of the most calming yet exciting adventures of our time spent on the islands to date. Dive lights were placed on the sea bottom pointing up and we held on to a custom paddle board with dive lights mounted through the board pointing down in the water. The light attracts plankton and the mantas come to feed. They would slowly flip and turn with their mouths open as they fed and it was just incredible. Dark manta was a no-brainer for me, plus I just think it's more legible than the brighter blue.

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  3 года назад +2

      Very cool! Thanks for the input.

    • @jayinla228
      @jayinla228 Год назад

      Sounds incredible do you have a name of the company or location for this dive?

  • @watchdogpodcast239
    @watchdogpodcast239 3 года назад +54

    Just got the bright Manta. Really enjoy it. was actually thinking about picking up the dark, but after watching your video, I think I actually like the bright more. Great job

  • @TreenighetMaranata
    @TreenighetMaranata 3 года назад +22

    I have the bright blue one, it is so beautiful. All 4 Mantas are swimming in the same direction in togetherness, so lovely! That brighter blue light looks so nice in some shops because of their lighting, also outdoor in daylight and sunny days, I could not have been happier with my watch! I use it as my everyday watch, and no other watch has the same positive impact on me like this one has, not even close! : ) Thank you for your video! Seiko did really nail home run with this one!

  • @LuisGonzalez-gl4wc
    @LuisGonzalez-gl4wc 3 года назад +23

    I think I like the bright blue a little better. Really like the light play that it has.

  • @1968jpy
    @1968jpy Год назад +8

    I own the SRPE39J1 Manta Ray . Definitely think the brighter dial is so much more beautiful 🤩 and amazing. Actually I think the brighter MantaRay is the most beautiful 😍 dial I’ve ever seen on a watch 👍🏻💯

  • @canonyeo4286
    @canonyeo4286 3 года назад +17

    Thanks for showing both the manta. Hard choices. Take both.

  • @hzee13
    @hzee13 3 года назад +19

    Yeah that Dark Manta looks fantastic. You are my go to channel for Seikos ;)

  • @Digital_Ken
    @Digital_Ken 3 года назад +9

    I have the bright blue, plays with light really well, will look dark in less light, while it appears brighter under light reflections, which always makes me feel like I'm looking at an ocean view from my wrist.

  • @CaptainDoel
    @CaptainDoel 3 года назад +13

    I choose the bright one ..I have the Samurai one, it's look like mystical ocean with manta diablo swimming beneath

  • @masterg7895
    @masterg7895 3 года назад +5

    I put my original manta on a navy blue nato today and it just popped!, i seriosly can't think of owning another diver, it's the most beautiful watch i ever had.
    I sold off my luxury watches as i moved on to other hobbies and settled on the turtle manta.. Never looked back!

    • @cy4624
      @cy4624 3 года назад +2

      About to do the same, got tons of swiss/german luxury watches A-Z yet, only seem to wear seikos. Its got a hold on me.

  • @georgegao3115
    @georgegao3115 3 года назад +3

    the darker one just like in the sky looking down to the sea,another one is under the sea looking up to the sky,the same thing is they all beautiful

  • @brabus57
    @brabus57 3 года назад +19

    The Dark Manta for me, subtle enough that only I can see the Manta Rays. Can wear it to office - the brighter may look a tad chintzy.

    • @Nietzsche808
      @Nietzsche808 3 года назад +7

      Dark Manta is too subtle, to the point where it's boring. The brighter one just pops off more. Strikingly beautiful.

    • @ronlines2314
      @ronlines2314 2 года назад

      Each their own, but I'm torn between them as they're both gorgeous for both reasons mentioned in the other posts! 🙈

  • @franciscofonseca6328
    @franciscofonseca6328 2 года назад +1

    I have the blue manta for 6 months now. What makes me love ir só much is the fact That the watch completly changes it's personality depending on the light it gets. It's a love story.

  • @ismethadzic
    @ismethadzic 3 года назад +3

    I didn't notice when I was watching this video at first. but on blue manta ray version there are 4 manta rays and they're swimming synchronized to same direction. On the dark manta ray there are 3 and they're swimming randomly different directions. If you look longer than 5 seconds you feel like you're in the ocean with them. Absolutely hypnotic dial.

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  3 года назад

      Thanks for the info and added value.

    • @GEMINICT
      @GEMINICT 3 года назад +1

      On my Dark Manta ...they are just blobs ....very dissatisfied with the overall effect.

    • @ismethadzic
      @ismethadzic 3 года назад

      @@GEMINICT interesting. I don't think they're handmade. So are you saying on your dial manta rays looks different than this video?

    • @GEMINICT
      @GEMINICT 3 года назад +1

      @@ismethadzic No I just did not realize there was a dark and a bright version and thought I was getting the bright versions. Entirely my fault and I don't like the dark version.

  • @Frikkieman
    @Frikkieman 2 месяца назад +1

    That dark manta is amazing. Like the ocean on a cloudy, stormy day. Definitely eyeing it.

  • @jose867
    @jose867 3 года назад +3

    Both are great but i think i'd go with the bright one,that dial its simply astonishing

  • @MrBacchus18
    @MrBacchus18 2 года назад +1

    Just received mine today. Majorly impressed.

  • @grahamwallace
    @grahamwallace 3 года назад +5

    I think the original is for me although the dark looks gorgeous on the matching colour dive strap. Decisions, decisions!

  • @andrewyeung7317
    @andrewyeung7317 3 года назад +1

    THANK YOU! I was waiting for someone to make this exact video.

  • @dc2maniac
    @dc2maniac 2 года назад +1

    Got it as my first automatic watch, super love the glossy light blue manta, stunning

  • @villagranvicent
    @villagranvicent 2 года назад +3

    I was going to get the shark dial with the wave pattern, but while my wife and I were kayaking, a big manta literally jump by our side and I knew I had to get the SPRE39 instead :)))

  • @roderickmorales
    @roderickmorales 3 года назад +4

    Both are stunning, but I had to go for the ‘Light Manta’ Turtle 😁

  • @floridamanknives
    @floridamanknives 3 года назад +2

    I was looking for this exact video, new sub!

  • @AnitaSpankyBB
    @AnitaSpankyBB 3 года назад +6

    Def prefer the dark manta - I have the great white KT and love it, the dial colour of the original manta is too similar to the shark so not pulled the trigger for one, def gonna go for the dark KT 👍👍

  • @RK-zo9vs
    @RK-zo9vs Год назад +1

    Thanks for your video, just got the dark Manta on black Friday special!

  • @carlweiderick
    @carlweiderick Год назад +1

    Great video! I bought the bright manta with the bracelet - beautiful watch.

  • @metaltracker1723
    @metaltracker1723 2 года назад +1

    Glad I found this channel and enjoy the great views. I selected the dark Samurai model since I recently purchased the king turtle SRPE05 green grenade and wanted something different. I am so happy I chose the Samurai model as it looks fantastic and wears great. I really like the subtle look of the dark dial. It is amazing. You can’t go wrong with either the samurai or turtle models. New to the Seiko brand and I am now hooked. The white samurai is calling me…

  • @michaelbradley6488
    @michaelbradley6488 3 года назад +3

    I bought both of them. I might choose the Dark Manta if I was only purchasing one of them.

  • @Forrest_Gee
    @Forrest_Gee 2 года назад

    The quality of this video is impeccable, thank you!

  • @andrewhannam.
    @andrewhannam. 3 года назад +3

    The dark for me. The save the ocean great white was first released as a non king turtle version (hardlex crystal without the magnifier or ceramic bezel insert)

  • @brikhausgaming9474
    @brikhausgaming9474 3 года назад +1

    Picked up my samurai dark manta this week. Incredible

  • @sophiahauser3300
    @sophiahauser3300 3 года назад

    Thanks for the side by side, much appreciated!

  • @wed265
    @wed265 2 года назад +2

    The darker one looks more classy to me. And more expensive looking. I just bought it. I returned the green grenade king turtle watch. It looked big on my wrist and after a couple of weeks I got bored of the green grenade dial. This dark manttra Ray looks gorgeous looking. And looks smaller on my wrist which is on the big side 7.25 inches. Ray usa

  • @vktravellog1242
    @vktravellog1242 2 года назад +2

    I prefer the srpe39. Love the blue on this dial better than the darker grayish blue. Like you said both are great!

  • @alvarojoseborreror.6588
    @alvarojoseborreror.6588 5 месяцев назад +2

    Both beautiful. Can you please give us the SRPE39 blue rubber strap reference number? Thanks.

  • @Julian-rt9qs
    @Julian-rt9qs 3 года назад +5

    I was interested in both of these watches but this video really made them both look better than I thought. Damn I love watching these videos :D

  • @dustinthewind09
    @dustinthewind09 3 года назад

    Waiting on my SRPF77 to arrive in the mail right now. This vid got me even more excited - thanks!

  • @eugenedickson2557
    @eugenedickson2557 3 года назад +1

    I have had the SRPE39 for quite a while now. Unfortunately I just never wanted to wear it. I just couldn’t stand the cyclops. I decided to remove the cyclops and now I don’t want to take the watch off. I didn’t realize how much the cyclops distracted my attention from the dial. The watch is so much better looking without it. I’m very glad I decided to remove it.

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  3 года назад +1

      Good move, now enjoy it!

    • @eugenedickson2557
      @eugenedickson2557 3 года назад +1

      @@EscapementWatch I am. I’m sure it will be on my wrist for quite a while.

  • @aggiejason4305
    @aggiejason4305 25 дней назад +1

    Just tried on the Dark Manta. Really beautiful. I have stupid hairy wrists that doesn't get along well with bracelets so I'll probably grab the dark.

  • @williamb8764
    @williamb8764 3 года назад +3

    Really tough choice. I ended up getting the Dark Manta Turtle... But I'm probably going to end up getting the bright one as a Samurai ha ha

  • @joaquinsimon479
    @joaquinsimon479 3 года назад +2

    First time in your channel. I really enjoyed the video!
    I like both of them BUT I think the regular Manta is much more versatile when straps changes come to the game.
    Cheers bro!

  • @ebiedog
    @ebiedog 2 года назад

    Thanks for the comparison video! Helped me make a choice and I wasn't even aware there was different variants available

  • @buzzmachinemedia
    @buzzmachinemedia 2 года назад +4

    I liked the dark Manta, so I got it. Love the silicon strap. I can see why it’s only $25 less here in Canada. It’s just a solid and very comfortable strap that looks great.
    I fell in love with the Sark Manta look as soon as I saw it. I was lucky enough to find it while getting my Prospex solar chrono adjusted at my local dealer here in Vancouver.
    Great video comparison btw. Cheers!

  • @georgecupac1202
    @georgecupac1202 2 года назад +2

    I saw both in person and I have to say the original blue manta ray looks so much better than the dark many ray.

  • @thesecondvariety2981
    @thesecondvariety2981 2 года назад +2

    They kinda resemble the sla055 with the dial color and the chunky bezel. The sla055 is one of my all time faves. I’ve been looking at a king turtle and the dark one might be it. The dial on it is awesome, although I’d prefer no mantas.

  • @geegigaga3370
    @geegigaga3370 3 года назад +2

    Beautiful. Got the 2020 bright blue Manta.

  • @jakeeleebattos9942
    @jakeeleebattos9942 2 года назад +1

    I now have both manta rays..and the 3rd watch he showed which was the great white turtle I now own..but that one has the blue lume instead of the green lume we are all use to

  • @christophecarriere5895
    @christophecarriere5895 Год назад +1

    Great comparison video... on my side I'm hesitating between bright manta and the great white shark ... perso I appriciate fact that seiko upgraded with ceramic bezel and sapphire glass but I don't like the cyclops ... i will go to closest local store and try one to verify it is not a blocker for me

  • @j.h.2967
    @j.h.2967 3 года назад +1

    Both watches are excellent, but I prefer the blue Manta Ray.
    I own a 'King Samurai' Save The Ocean SRPE33K1, and wearring it with a black/grey OMEGA NATO strap, and it's absolutely stunning!

    • @E30racer72
      @E30racer72 3 года назад

      Try it on a black crafter blue band as well. Everything about those bands is awesome.

  • @markmatthewnjo
    @markmatthewnjo 3 года назад

    Awesome close up shots as usual bro! I have the 1st gen Manta ray dial and love it. The dark version is cool too!

  • @remofflan
    @remofflan Год назад +1

    There is dark version of the first STO as well. It's also more of a matte dial finish than the first one.

  • @gavinbutler7010
    @gavinbutler7010 2 года назад

    Just ordered the dark manta, can’t wait to get it on the wrist! ⌚️

  • @charlieissocoollike2
    @charlieissocoollike2 3 года назад +1

    Wow great video!! I was on the fence about the dark mantra and now i’m even more torn 😂
    My fav is the 2nd gen by far... it’s just poppin!
    But out of the latest two, gotta edge on the brighter dial. I think the brighter will catch more eyes... if that’s what you want.
    Keep up the great videos dude.

    • @charlieissocoollike2
      @charlieissocoollike2 3 года назад

      Hey hey, any chance you have the details of the strap you out on the brighter Turtle?
      Plus the model number of the 2nd generation?
      Cheers

  • @carpman4767
    @carpman4767 Год назад +1

    I bought the manta Ray save the ocean the same as you show and its the best watch I've ever owned. Superb time keeping and loves fantastic and the most comfortable you can were...just so sexy

  • @Zotrax1946
    @Zotrax1946 3 года назад +1

    King samurai dark manta ray- an absolute beauty 👌

  • @michimadiforever1458
    @michimadiforever1458 Год назад

    Great video…really helps to see them side by side but, to be honest with you that purplish blue shade strap that you added to the older model does not look good with the aqua colored dial. Those are clashing blues that are not in the same shared color spectrum

  • @thispak
    @thispak 3 года назад +1

    My favorite save the ocean is my King Samurai Dark Manta special edition :)

  • @michaelmorgan1555
    @michaelmorgan1555 3 года назад

    Your video inspired me to pick up the dark manta ray, my first Turtle. Amazing watch!

  • @floridamanknives
    @floridamanknives 3 года назад

    I have the SBDY029 Samurai Great White. It’s my favorite but all of these turtles have my eye....the brighter blues look so good in the light!

  • @yokosomike
    @yokosomike 3 года назад

    Saw these the other day and I like the lighter blue belt with the dark manta... lovely.

  • @lorenzomelchiori8750
    @lorenzomelchiori8750 3 года назад +2

    I prefere the MY 2020. Infact I have it, and I'm inlove of this watch😍

  • @markdarville8828
    @markdarville8828 2 года назад +1

    I have the 1st Gen STO Samurai and the 2nd Gen STO turtle would love to add the Dark Manta to my collection but with the Artic Monster out now aswell im torn between which 1 to pick up

  • @flextime4745
    @flextime4745 3 года назад +2

    Just the comparaison I was waiting for! Thank you.
    I got the bright one in Samurai. I changed the original bracelet for a black waterproof leather band and it looks stunning!

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  3 года назад

      Great choice! Congrats on the new timepiece! ⌚

  • @simonkovacs5973
    @simonkovacs5973 3 года назад +1

    Seiko prospex dark manta rocks buddy, I hope it keeps good time .....

  • @stephennnnnnnnnnnn
    @stephennnnnnnnnnnn 3 года назад

    This convinced me to go for the bright blue. Great video.

  • @daleclark3138
    @daleclark3138 Год назад

    Got an SRPE39 Made in Japan model last week. First King Turtle. Nice upgrade over my 2016 Turtles. Good review.

  • @elishafogel7351
    @elishafogel7351 3 года назад

    Thanks fir this. Just got into watches, my first watch (over $100) is a Seiko Chronograph ssb355p1. I really like it and will be getting a new band fir it soon. But the save the ocean is the next watch I want to get. I don’t have a good diver bd I love the new dark manta ray. I just found your channel snd think you’re doing an awesome job. Thanks!

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  3 года назад

      Appreciate the support. Thanks for watching. 😁

  • @marcel9688
    @marcel9688 3 года назад +1

    So so beautiful... I would definitely already have one of those... If only it wouldn't have that cyclops. But knowing myself, the day will come I even overlook that 😂. Thanks as always for the video FT. Have a great weekend 👍👋

  • @MrShinobi797
    @MrShinobi797 3 года назад +2

    That SRPE 39 tho... 😻 Where could I buy a 20mm Seiko Milled Clasp...any links??

    • @MrShinobi797
      @MrShinobi797 3 года назад

      @@EscapementWatch Thanks...but...these appear to be 18mm width tho. Can't seem to find 20mm width 😩

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  3 года назад +1

      oh yes these are from MM300. there isn't a 20mm MM300 availble.

  • @Seriously140
    @Seriously140 2 года назад +1

    I prefer the dark. Going to pickup the Dark Manta King Samurai.

  • @Bennie_Bee6
    @Bennie_Bee6 3 года назад +1

    Cool video. Amazing to see all generations of STO Turtle together. I bought the Samurai and would still pick the Dark STO if I was chosing a turtle...definitely more muted but still loads of depth on the dial design..plus I live in Ireland so the Ocean here is never as blue and bright as the colour on the SRPE39 anyway:-) Can't wait to see the newest Non STO Turtles when they release later in the year... Seiko just keeps making me broke!! Too many awesome releases coming 😆😆

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for Watching and input!

    • @Bennie_Bee6
      @Bennie_Bee6 3 года назад

      @@EscapementWatch never miss any of your videos!! All superb..esp latest macros. Brilliant entertainment and info sharing. 3 of my recent Seiko purchases were as a result of your reviews👌👌

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  3 года назад +1

      Appreciate the support. Thanks for watching. 😁

    • @Bennie_Bee6
      @Bennie_Bee6 3 года назад

      @@EscapementWatch my pleasure bro! Keep up the great work

  • @udinsalam4751
    @udinsalam4751 Год назад

    The bright manta resembles what we will see exactly when diving

  • @bluediamondwatch6633
    @bluediamondwatch6633 10 месяцев назад

    Just yesterday bought a lighter blue and this look stunning ❤

  • @deepthought251
    @deepthought251 3 года назад

    Recently got the great white samurai. Love it!

  • @quality_times
    @quality_times 3 года назад +2

    I like the more subdued dial, so dark manta for me! I still cannot decide if I should go turtle of samurai 😪

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for Watching and input! flip a coin

    • @Bennie_Bee6
      @Bennie_Bee6 3 года назад +5

      I had same conundrum...but decided Dark Manta Samurai in the end as the larger Candybar date window on the Turtle (for me) just obscures too much of the dial. Samurai fits so well too and is really comfortable.. it hides its dimensions really well

  • @FlorderreyVello
    @FlorderreyVello 3 года назад

    The Great White is the third generation, but the one you have came later together with the fourth generation improved with ceramic bezel and sapphire. Therefore the name King Turtle. First generation was just Save the Ocean. I don't know about the second. The is one called Black Hole but maybe the is a other series called Blue Laggon. Third Great White. Fourth Manta Ray. There is a new generation called Save the Ocean Antarctica. But have seen a Baby Tuna and a Monster so far. Nive dial in icy/snowy blue color with penguin footsteps.

  • @jamesharriman4092
    @jamesharriman4092 2 года назад

    I’m stuck between the dark manta and the green grenade. What should I pick?

  • @bradd5961
    @bradd5961 2 года назад +1

    Agree, blue looks better. I almost got the dark due to hype on other channels until this vid.

  • @ProdigalGil
    @ProdigalGil 3 года назад +1

    just started following your channel and getting into my save the ocean. I brought the STO turtle with the shark fin because of the navy blue ceramic bezel. Looking at the Samurai now and it would be cool if you get a chance to do a comparison on the dark manta vs manta samuari! peace.

  • @lifeknow-science9275
    @lifeknow-science9275 Год назад +2

    Hail seiko king turtle❤❤❤

  • @tolgai.altunova5858
    @tolgai.altunova5858 3 года назад

    bought the dark dial a few days ago. I'm not happy with it. I think I should have buyed the other version. But the rubber strap including the attachments are a dream!
    Sorry, I didnt't get your name, where do you get the dark blue starp for the turtle with the light blue dial? Thank you and go on with this great content!

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  3 года назад

      I got the strap off another turtle it doesn't come with it you can order it from a Seiko authorized dealer or try to find it on eBay

  • @T.Q.
    @T.Q. 2 года назад +1

    You're a bad influence. Now I want them ALL. lol!

  • @caseymaroney5028
    @caseymaroney5028 2 года назад

    Im getting both on a bracelet....love my Samurai...(orange) but dont have a Turtle...so both make sense!!!

  • @saf00
    @saf00 3 года назад

    There are 5 STOs - 2 in 2018, 1 in 2019, 1 in 2020 & 1 in 2021. I have all 5 turtles from the 5 STOs.

  • @MrLuckyluke187
    @MrLuckyluke187 11 месяцев назад +1

    check out the other special edition (SRPH57, SRPH55, SRPH59)

    • @EscapementWatch
      @EscapementWatch  11 месяцев назад +2

      I can't check out USA only editions unless I pay out of pocket. So 99% of all usa exclusives I wont check out sorry!

  • @michimadiforever1458
    @michimadiforever1458 Год назад

    The reason why I haven’t struck on either one of those models is because of the glare on the oil paint brush textured dial.

  • @siddhesh
    @siddhesh 3 года назад

    There are two versions of the Great White STO the other one comes with Hardlex crystal and two-color aluminum bezel.
    The Great White STO in this video seems to have been released along with the Manta versions in 2020.
    Dark Manta is 2021 release.
    Not sure how to tag "generations" to all these versions now..🤔

  • @weldmishref
    @weldmishref 3 года назад

    Great video. Does the dark Manta comes in a Japanese JDM "Made in Japan" version?
    Thanks

  • @georgehave
    @georgehave 3 года назад

    Love my SRPC 93. Put it on a black leather strap. Looks great and much lighter than a metal bracelet .

  • @BrandonIslander
    @BrandonIslander 3 года назад +1

    I say the bright manta looks better, if I wanted a subtle look I would choose a solid black, would kinda want this watch to be more noticeable and eye popping, to me thats sorta the whole point of these save the ocean watches

  • @alvarojoseborreror.6588
    @alvarojoseborreror.6588 5 месяцев назад

    The blue rubber strap on your SRPE39 is from an PADI TUNA? 😊🐟

  • @14981fc
    @14981fc 3 года назад

    great video as always, love the direct comparison of the 2. I am thinking to get a turtle, but I would like to find out what's the inner bezel size (crystal area). Did you have a chance to have such a measurement like in your other video? thank you so much

  • @miked5789
    @miked5789 10 месяцев назад

    Srpe39 all the way. I have the 1st Gen STO & love it.

  • @캥거루-s5r
    @캥거루-s5r 3 года назад

    Plz compare the 2nd generation(5:00) with the bright manta ! Which one does look better ?

  • @francisyagi5821
    @francisyagi5821 Год назад +2

    I'm getting the dark

  • @jakeeleebattos9942
    @jakeeleebattos9942 3 года назад

    U have an error in the video..u put up the movement in the upper right hand corner and both those watches have the day/daye complication which makes them.both 4R36 monements.u posted 4R35..that movement goes with all samurais

  • @nerdbot37
    @nerdbot37 3 года назад

    Of the Mantas, I prefer the dark version. But I have the first gen Save the Ocean turtle, and it's still my favorite of all of these. The only turtle tempting me these days is the green grenade dial King Turtle.

  • @MADTURK61372
    @MADTURK61372 6 месяцев назад

    What’s the model number for second generation?Thank you

  • @Feynman.R
    @Feynman.R 2 года назад

    I really like the blue one (manta 1). But price is too high for me. 😞 I think it is the most beautiful dial on divers that i saw.