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300M Skeleton Hands, GRRR!
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Wetworks
·A "fix?" It's iconic to the design of the model. If you didn't like such a predominant feature, why buy this model? If you're an overall fan of the 300m SMP, go with a older Peter Blake version with traditional sword hands.
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gbesq
·The skeleton hands on my SMPc show up just fine at night. Amazing lume on this watch. Not really sure what problem you’re referring to or what an appropriate “fix” would be - other than trading in for a different model.
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SkunkPrince
·The 2254.50.00 or a WatchCo Seamaster 300.
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abrod520
·Can't say I've had any problems with mine either. I couldn't see the hands on the No Time To Die watch because they were brushed, but that was a problem day or night. The standard one with polished hardware is super visible to me though
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scapa
·The skeleton hands on my SMPc show up just fine at night. Amazing lume on this watch. Not really sure what problem you’re referring to or what an appropriate “fix” would be - other than trading in for a different model.
Agree. I find mine highly visible in pretty much any lighting conditions, given the handset's reflective properties -- no problems even when cave-diving last year. I also appreciate how precisely the skeletonization is done, allowing the indices to "peep" through the cutout as the hand passes over them. I get that it's a YMMV thing, but I really appreciate the design and craft that went into this distinctive trait of the SMP Diver.
FWIW, I have the same model as the OP.
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gbesq
·Agree. I find mine highly visible in pretty much any lighting conditions, given the handset's reflective properties -- no problems even when cave-diving last year. I also appreciate how precisely the skeletonization is done, allowing the indices to "peep" through the cutout as the hand passes over them. I get that it's a YMMV thing, but I really appreciate the design and craft that went into this distinctive trait of the SMP Diver.
FWIW, I have the same model as the OP.
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foxtrot
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Years ago I do this...do not like the skeleton...
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gabstok
·Here's an option...
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dstfno
·The skeleton hands on my SMPc show up just fine at night. Amazing lume on this watch. Not really sure what problem you’re referring to or what an appropriate “fix” would be - other than trading in for a different model.
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gpssti4
·I did once see a watch with skeleton hands that had been filled with lume. Sort of looked okay but I prefer the skeleton hands myself.
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guppydriver
·Saw the new Seamaster 300 in blue for the first time. It is wonderful, I think it would be quite a cure if you aren't feeling the skeleton hands....albeit at a price premium.
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gbesq
·Amazing is not the term I would use. The hands contain less luminous material due to the limited surface it can be applied to so will never compare to watches that have the full hands filled with lume.
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!A "fix?" It's iconic to the design of the model. If you didn't like such a predominant feature, why buy this model? If you're an overall fan of the 300m SMP, go with a older Peter Blake version with traditional sword hands.
No watch has better lume than the sword hands SMP in my experience. I like the Bond style but I think they carried the wrong one forward personally as the skeleton hands just aren't as good.
ps your non-AC says hi!
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nicolamilton
·We are all still waiting for a 2254 reissue.
Why hasn't happened yet?
Why hasn't happened yet?
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padders
··Oooo subtitles!Because they would rather sell you a PO, or trilogy SM or SM300 at a higher price.
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Wetworks
·Like this? 😉
No watch has better lume than the sword hands SMP in my experience. I like the Bond style but I think they carried the wrong one forward personally as the skeleton hands just aren't as good.
ps your non-AC says hi!
Hahaha, yes EXACTLY like that!!! Looks wonderful glad you're enjoying it so much. Hope all is well with you otherwise!!!
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Gixnic
·In my opinion, without the skeleton hands, He and waves, the SMP will look like every other diver out there.
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avidmark
·We are all still waiting for a 2254 reissue.
Why hasn't happened yet?
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FL23833
·No problem seeing mine at night. The black dial coming through the hands looks great almost makes me wish I got black over the white dial.
