I love how mine looks and feels, especially on a black NATO. I already have an actual dive watch, so this is going to be my everyday-to-snorkeling watch. I'm optimistic that it will hold up to that. Will check back in later with the results.
@@advrob Yellow, as a nod to my job as dockmaster. Love how the color combo evokes hi-vis safety gear.👌 Appreciate the reply! Found this video while looking for a dissenting opinion on the Hamilton Scuba. Already looking forward to more of your stuff.
As someone with a 6.25 inch wrist, never dives, and who just wants a small, fun, dive-style weekend watch, this looks like an absolute possible next pick up 😂
@@gestalt3 yeah, I’ve heard that. I also heard the new stuff is dialed in. I only have a field expedition now and I really like it a lot, but it’s not a dive watch
Why do you say 40mm is not traditional dive watch size? You only need look at the Rolex Sub which was 40mm for decades and decades and that was a large watch back in the day. Would I like a higher WR rating, yes, but many older Seiko recreational divers were only 150m divers, some were 70m sport divers. Who is going to dive below 100m? Appreciate your perspective.
Hamilton released an upgraded version that is a more traditional dive watch with a 43mm case and 300 meters water resistance. It has gotten very good reviews and if you or someone you know deep sea dive it would be awesome if it could be field tested.
I have the blue bezel version with the bracelet, got it when I just started in hobby and honestly its huge disappointment. Winding the crown feels awful even for the price range, it feels almost like plastic.
I agree with you 💯 but I don't know if the Black bay is considered iconic it's just popular. It hasn't been out long enough. When I think iconic I think Heuer Monaco, Rolex Submariner, Orfina PD. Watches that been around for decades.
I love how mine looks and feels, especially on a black NATO. I already have an actual dive watch, so this is going to be my everyday-to-snorkeling watch. I'm optimistic that it will hold up to that. Will check back in later with the results.
@@anewt72690 I’m sure it will be a great daily for ya. What color did you get?
@@advrob Yellow, as a nod to my job as dockmaster. Love how the color combo evokes hi-vis safety gear.👌
Appreciate the reply! Found this video while looking for a dissenting opinion on the Hamilton Scuba. Already looking forward to more of your stuff.
@ oh man! Thank you. Great choice on the yellow. Great look 👌
Honestly if they were 42mm I’d at minimum own the pink … maybe even the others aswell
As someone with a 6.25 inch wrist, never dives, and who just wants a small, fun, dive-style weekend watch, this looks like an absolute possible next pick up 😂
And you will love it I’m sure. These are definitely cool looking watches
Hamilton's entire line has an issue with water resistance.
@@gestalt3 yeah, I’ve heard that. I also heard the new stuff is dialed in. I only have a field expedition now and I really like it a lot, but it’s not a dive watch
How many people dive with their dive watch?
🤷🏻♂️ I have no idea, but I assume it’s definitely the minority
@@advrob Good for timing parking meters.
That’s actually a great idea!!
The cherry red one looks pretty nice, I can't swim so if the WR is getting tested I have bigger problems 😆
Why do you say 40mm is not traditional dive watch size? You only need look at the Rolex Sub which was 40mm for decades and decades and that was a large watch back in the day. Would I like a higher WR rating, yes, but many older Seiko recreational divers were only 150m divers, some were 70m sport divers. Who is going to dive below 100m? Appreciate your perspective.
Yeah, I probably should have said modern instead of traditional.. I’m sticking with the 200m though 😁👍
Hamilton released an upgraded version that is a more traditional dive watch with a 43mm case and 300 meters water resistance. It has gotten very good reviews and if you or someone you know deep sea dive it would be awesome if it could be field tested.
I'll definitely check those out, thanks
Get the Hamilton Scuba 43mm with ceramic insert and 300m/1000ft wr. That's the one I have.
Yeah, I’ll definitely give it a try 👍
I have 6.5 inch wrist 40mm is good
4:48 your never going 328 feet underwater and that’s only 100 meters…. 😂😂😂
small wrists here and deepest i go is balls. Oss
@@crouchingmole 😂 fair enough
I have the blue bezel version with the bracelet, got it when I just started in hobby and honestly its huge disappointment.
Winding the crown feels awful even for the price range, it feels almost like plastic.
The one to have is the Hamilton Scuba 43mm, 300 m.
Good video. I have a couple of Hammies, including a Below Zero diver. They are great watches, and perfect value for money.
I agree. Great brand, great value, great heritage, and of course great watches. 👍
10 ATM 😮Gosh, that is definitely a dealbreaker 😒What a pity bc particularly the yellow one is so gorgeous
Diver size = 41-43
100 meters is crazy ... I heard Hamilton lume isn't amazing either. I would never consider a Hamilton for diving.
You are totally correct Robert.🤗
Don't do seasons, don't do bright colours. Don't do trends.
Save up a bit more an get a used BB58. Do icons.
I agree with you 💯 but I don't know if the Black bay is considered iconic it's just popular. It hasn't been out long enough. When I think iconic I think Heuer Monaco, Rolex Submariner, Orfina PD. Watches that been around for decades.
I agree with every point you have said. 100m????? WTF!
I'm with you.
You are right 💁🇩🇪
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10 bar? 👎🏻