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SubWoofers: It’s Showtime

The day was here. The day we had been building up to for seven months. The day that had caused endless stress, documents, and spreadsheets. The day that pretty much represented my input and effort of second year (I would say roughly 85% of any of the work I have done this year has been towards this event).

One thing I had already agreed with myself about a week prior to the event was that I was going to stay happy and positive. Generally I find this fairly easy, I tend to have a positive outlook in day to day life, however, I also know that once I allow my stress to work me up into a mess I struggle to get out of that spiral. I like to think that I did a pretty good job of staying happy, which doesn’t really sound like a job at all, but I think as a leader, if you’re smiling your team are more likely to, like a sort of reassurance that things are on track.

As requested I arrived later than the first group. My mum was generously offering her photography services to us and so she picked me up and drove me in for 8:30. Though I had offered, we both knew that her staying at my house wasn’t the best idea as my only downtime (sleep) needed to be comfortable and having another person to focus on wasn’t going to help that. I cannot explain how incredible it was to have my mum at the event, getting to see me in action. I am very close with her and always keep her updated on uni work, so she has been a part of this journey too. I also know from the past 20 years of my life that if I make my way into that stress spiral, there is one person who can ALWAYS get me out of it. Shout out to you mum, you are a living legend.

Anyway, I arrived at 8:30 (though that hadn’t stopped me being up since 5:30 checking documents and communicating with the early team to make sure everything was going according to plan) and went straight out to the field. The site actually looked like a festival site and I was BUZZING. This was also the first day that the whole team would be on site and I would be coordinating approx. 40 people. One of the tasks that I had an active influence on was the build and break roles, and basically deciding who needed to come to the site on which days. This is definitely something I would have changed in hindsight. We knew we would need people that were actually going to turn up and put the work in, but a few more bodies would have definitely made the process quicker and easier.

When security arrived on site I became two radios Jessie (see flattering picture below). At this point, I really had to get my head in the game, as not only did I need to focus on communicating with people in person, I also had two radios to listen to. Oh and not to forget my phone ringing every five minutes with calls from members of the team without radios. The staggered arrival times of team members meant the radio protocol had been mostly swept aside. Thought this didn’t cause any major issues there were definitely hiccups involving people cutting into other conversations or just speaking rather than using a call and response system (“Jessie to X”, “Go ahead”). One item mentioned in the debrief was that everyone should have arrived at the same time, with one briefing for all including health and safety, radio protocol, and any other information necessary.

The rest of the team arrived after 10 and were given the health and safety briefing. Then came the moment that made everything real… Alan (our course leader) turned to the group and said “Jessie is the event manager, Jessie is in charge, any questions go to Jessie and she will either answer them or send you to a person that can answer them”. In that moment I realised how much responsibility I had been given and how much was relying on me, but funnily enough it didn’t send me into a panic, instead, it got me pumped. It also reassured me that people would listen to me, as the day before I felt I struggled a little with enforcing instructions, so for everyone to have been told clearly (by someone of authority) that my instructions needed to be followed was a relief.

Though the arena was not due to open to the public until 1pm, myself, Jess (H&S coordinator) and Michele (THD CEO) were scheduled to carry out a final walk around at 12pm to ensure that all structures were safe and everything was in place ready to open. At around 11:50 I started running around, knowing fully well that there were still bits to do, however, it turned out that most of these tasks were reasonably small and could be achieved in a short time with the help of many hands. One aspect that was an issue, however, was the security. In the build-up to the event I had been responsible for arranging and liaising with security. When I met with the boss of the company I felt assured that they were event specialists and since the event target audience didn’t pose any major threats we chose to use their services. The reality was that, although the boss fully knew what he was talking about and the industry, most of his team didn’t. One or two of the on-site team were great, fully communicative and on top of it… the other were simply bodies. They didn’t have any clue about what was going on and within that there is definitely room for improvement on our part as their briefing clearly needed to be more in-depth, potentially even held a day or two before the event so that it didn’t clash with the madness of the on-site tasks. There was also an inability to follow simple instruction and in the end, it took the CEO going down and shouting at them for them to actually follow instructions. I understand that with it only being a one-day event, by the time you have your head around it, it’s almost over, however they felt very separated like they were their own little group and only their team leader would communicate with me, it didn’t feel like a coherent collaboration.

It was showtime! Generally, most things within the arena were running smoothly, the two areas that were a bit hectic were the box office and arranging the stewards. Though I was event manager I had fairly little to do with the box office as there were box office assistants, who were managed by the box office manager, who was managed by the logistics coordinator, and so there were already people capable of making the decisions and adjustments necessary to improve the situation. When it came to arranging the stewards Remely (staffing coordinator) was on boss mode. Having made the stewarding rota I knew what the plan was, however as we found out, rotas completely change on the day when volunteers drop out and problem areas need more help and attention. There were a handful of times that Remely called me asking for assistance or advice on who to move where, but other than that I felt comfortable in the knowledge that she was on top of it and props to her because it’s an insanely difficult job.

Once most people were through the gates the day was in full swing and everyone seemed to be really enjoying themselves. I’ll set the gif (below) speak for itself. I ended up making multiple radio calls along the lines of “does anything need doing, are there any issues anyone needs help with” because my team were doing their jobs so efficiently.

As the final act performed everyone managed to find 10 minutes or so to experience the show. Some of the team went on the rides, others just sat down in the sun for a bit. I was walking near to the main stage as saw my mum dancing to Ska Souls - This may seem like nothing to some people, but I usually have to drag my mum onto the dance floor and build up her confidence to let go and have a proper boogie, so to see her doing this by herself made me unbelievably happy - and so I had no option but to go and join her for a dance. Little did I know that Dan captured a few seconds of it (and probably doesn’t realise how much this footage means to me).

Once that moment was over I had to round everyone up in the production office to go over breakdown roles. Before I could start, Remely got everyone’s attention and ended up giving me a little thank you speech. My production team got me two bottles of spiced rum (my drink of choice) and a card. I cannot put into words how thankful I am to have been blessed my team members. Though some struggled to find motivation at times, we all came together and smashed it! Thank you to all my production gals (that includes you, Michael) for making my life so much easier, I couldn’t have coped without you guys. And while I’m here thanking people, let’s chuck a thank you over to the other team leaders. Without our weekly meetings and communal stress rants, I don’t think we’d have pulled off this event. You guys were my stability through this rollercoaster and I can’t wait for us to work together in the future, cause I know that whatever we do together, we’ll smash it!

Now I am aware this post is getting fairly long now, so it’s lucky that the breakdown on the day was a fairly swift process. Once everyone’s roles were allocated it was GO! GO! GO! (This was definitely helped by the fact that once we were finished we knew we could rush home and go out to the final night of Festiball). During this time I was pretty much just overseeing everything. The main issues involved the vehicle egress. Because so much planning had gone into the placement of stewards during the event, the post-event placement had been given less attention. In reality, more stewards were needed throughout the exit route, as well as more signage (In a larger font size). Within this egress route, more attention should have also been given to traders, as it was a one-way system it became difficult for them to get back onto the field from the parking area. All problems were solved but we were all so focused on the show itself and the breakdown that the egress definitely should have been looked at in more detail.

Though there were many other highlights and hiccups, this post is already longer than anyone wants it to be, so I will finish up here. One last thing I must write is to Alan. Alan dropped the bombshell on us a few days before the event that he would be leaving the university at the end of this term. Now, if you had told me this a year ago, I would have been concerned for the future of my course, but I wouldn’t have been particularly personally affected. Over the past year (the past 5 months in particular) I have grown to have the biggest respect for you and I am truly gutted that you are leaving. You have done so much for this course and this event and I know that in the future I will look back knowing that you will have had a major impact on my work ethic and my career, so again, thank you so much.

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Face-to-Face – Rolex Submariner 116610LN vs Omega Seamaster Diver 300m

In the world of diver’s watches, there are two major ones, two that are well known to you and even to many people who are absolutely not into watches. Sure, there are quite a few iconic dive watches, impressive dive watches, but in reality, taking sales numbers into account, the two best-known and most recognizable dive watches are the Rolex Submariner and the Omega Seamaster. We’re going to have a face-off with the Rolex Submariner 116610LN and the Bond watch, the blue version of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m that was introduced in 2018.

A bit of history

The blueprint for the dive watch as we know it today is often credited to Blancpain and its Fifty Fathoms. The story goes that a commander of the French Special Forces Combat Swimmers, named Robert Maloubier, got the task to design a purpose-built dive watch that could withstand a depth of at least 50 fathoms, which equals approx. 91 meters. The Lip-Blancpain Fifty Fathoms was introduced in 1953.

Sure, Blancpain beat Rolex in introducing the Fifty Fathoms first (1953), but both brands had been working on a dive watch with a black dial, luminous markers, serious water-resistance, a screw-down crown and a rotating bezel, pretty much at the same time. According to Rolex, the Submariner went into production in 1953, however, it was officially shown to the public and press during Baselworld 1954. The Blancpain Fifty Fathoms went on sale in 1954… so to me, it is impossible to credit only one of these two brands.

Rolex Oyster – vintage ad

Omega Marine – vintage ad

A few decades earlier, Rolex was the first to come to market, already in 1926, with a waterproof watch, featuring their Oyster case. In 1932 Omega introduced their first waterproof watch named Marine, which featured a rectangular case in which the watch slid in. And a few years later, Panerai created the first Radiomir for the Italian Navy. But none of these resembles the dive watch as we know it today, which can really be credited to Lip-Blancpain and Rolex. These two companies laid the foundations for dive watches, as it is captured in the ISO 6425 standard for diving watches.

A Dive Watch: is a watch designed for underwater diving that features, as a minimum, a water resistance greater than 1.0 MPa (10 atm), the equivalent of 100 m (330 ft). The typical diver’s watch will have a water resistance of around 200 to 300 m (660 to 980 ft), though modern technology allows the creation of diving watches that can go much deeper. A true contemporary diver’s watch is in accordance with the ISO 6425 standard, which defines test standards and features for watches suitable for diving with underwater breathing apparatus in depths of 100 m (330 ft) or more. Watches conforming to ISO 6425 are marked with the word DIVER’S to distinguish ISO 6425 conformant diving watches from watches that might not be suitable for actual scuba diving. These are the requirements:

Equipped with a diving time indicator (e.g. rotating bezel) – allows for reading of the diving time with a resolution of 1 min or better over at least 60 min

Clearly distinguishable minute markings on the watch face

Adequate readability/visibility at 25 cm (9.8 in) in total darkness

The presence of an indication that the watch is running in total darkness (running second hand with a luminous tip or tail)

Magnetic resistance

Shock resistance

Chemical resistance (test water solution has a salinity comparable to normal seawater)

Strap/band solidity

source Wikipedia

I think it is incredibly impressive that the Rolex Submariner has remained almost unchanged for the past decades. Sure, it evolved – and it evolved seriously. It’s like an old Porsche 911 can be recognized as the ancestor of the current 992, the latest Porsche 911, in the same vein the first Submariner ref. 6204 can be easily recognized as the ancestor of today’s Submariner ref. 116610LN.

While the Submariner has stayed impressively close to its forefather from 1953, the Seamaster has seen many variations and even today it’s available in a plethora of choices. The versions we’re gonna put side by side, or head to head, are the latest Submariner Date with ceramic bezel ref. 116610LN and the latest Seamaster Diver 300m with blue ceramic dial and bezel (ref. 210.30.42.20.03.001).

But let’s first take a quick look at how they evolved…

The Submariner was introduced in 1953 and today there are basically two variations, one with date and one without date. There are some variations on the standard steel Submariner, but Rolex kept the well-known dive watch as a dive watch. No additional functions have been added and the variations are only in the used material; there are versions in white gold, yellow gold, pink gold and a mix of steel and gold. That’s it. This means that the Submariner is probably the most recognizable watch in history and the most iconic watch ever created.

Over time, the movement has been upgraded several times, the depth rating went from 200m to 300m, the crystal went from Plexiglas to sapphire, luminescent material was also upgraded and the case and bezel too. Consider this the Porsche 911 of the world of watches. It grew a bit, got infused with a lot more technicalities, but the Submariner still looks like a Submariner.

Rolex Submariner ref. 6200 and ref. 6205 – photo courtesy Rolex Passion Report

In 1971 Rolex introduced a dive watch that was based on the Submariner, with a higher depth-rate and a helium escape valve. A more robust and more professional diver’s tool that goes by the name Sea-Dweller. This one could, sort of, be regarded as a third variation in the Submariner line.

The Seamaster has a much more diverse history. Initially launched in 1948, it did not feature a ‘significant’ depth rate, nor a bezel for divers to keep track of their ‘down-time’, nor a screw-down crown. Two years ago, we recorded an in-depth video on the Seamaster and in this video, Omega’s museum director explains how the 1948 Seamaster evolved to the various current collections in Omega’s line-up.

One of these collections that sprouted from the original 1948 Seamaster (which was heavily inspired by the timepieces made for the British military) is the current Seamaster Diver 300m collection. Upon its introduction in 1995, it was actually called the Seamaster Professional and soon after collectors nicknamed it SMP (Seamaster Professional.)

Omega Seamaster Diver 300M and the first generation Seamaster Professional (SMP)

Other Omega Seamaster collections that sprouted from this 1948 Seamasters are the Aqua Terra collection, the Planet Ocean 600m, Seamaster 300 and even the DeVille collection. Similar to Rolex, Omega also introduced a heavy tool watch that comes in the shape of the Ploprof 1200m. In 1995, the first Seamaster Professional, the ‘ancestor’ of the watch we’re looking at today, was introduced, with a quartz movement, and it appeared in the Bond movie GoldenEye (this was reference 2541.80.00). A year later the automatic model was introduced and later many more variations, including a chronograph and a GMT.

OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M vs ROLEX Submariner Date

Now, let’s have a look at the case, bracelet, dial, hands, and movement specifications of both watches. How do they compare? The watches in question are the Rolex Submariner Date (ref. 116610LN) and the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M (ref. 210.30.42.20.03.001). In order to compare apples with apples, we will keep a strong focus on specifications.

For starters, we’ll focus on the case and the bracelet. As said, first the specs and then the opinion and ’emotions’.

SIZE/PROPORTIONS – So the differences are there, but there are not that many differences and most of these will be subject to subjectiveness. While the Submariner measures 40mm in diameter, the Seamaster is 2mm larger and measures 42mm in diameter. Also in height, the Sub is slightly more compact, measuring 13mm and the Seamaster is 1mm thicker at 14mm. To some, these differences might be insuperable, but on my wrist, I really hardly felt any difference in size. Both are not too big, not too small, rather pleasantly sized dive watches. So to me, that additional 2mm is not felt, although the approx. 20 grams of extra weight that the Seamaster packs is felt. Nothing bad, but the Seamaster has just a tad more ‘heft’ on the wrist.

MAXI DIAL AND FAT LUGS – One thing that Rolex changed when the introduced this particular generation of Submariners, is that the lugs became thicker, the shape of the crown guard changed, and hour markers and hands became bigger, the latter is often referred to as maxi dial. Personally I’m no fan of the maxi dial and of the thicker lugs that make the Submariner’s case look more squarish. That being said, it is simply the version that we’re looking at today, so this will be added in the final equation.

SIMILARITIES – Both watches have a depth rating of 300 meters and although I do not know how Rolex tests their watches, however from Omega I know that they designed the watch to withstand an extra 10% of water resistance because of their METAS certification. This could explain the additional 1mm in height. But one way or another, both will perform perfectly when put to the test.

Screw-down crown on both, unidirectional bezel on both, however with a major difference, which is the case back! I don’t know about you, but I love to see the movement. We all know that Omega’s movements with the co-axial escapement, the anti-magnetic properties and the rather pretty finishing are absolutely superb. To be able to have a view on it is, to me at least, a big plus! And you don’t have that with the 116610LN.

BRACELET – steel bracelet, steel safety clasp with diver’s extension and fine-adjustment, are all-around. Design is different and yes, the fine-adjustment and safety lock on the clasp works differently, but preferences will boil down to personal taste. The fine adjustment on the Seamaster works easier, as you can simply press a button and slide the bracelet’s end to the desired position. Are there drawbacks? Yes, the diver’s extension can come loose and you have to put that back in place again. For the Submariner it’s a tiny bit more work to fine adjust the bracelet’s length, but the diver’s extension doesn’t come loose.

Rolex safety clasp (in stickers)

Rolex – fine adjustment

Omega safety clasp

Omega diver’s extension

Omega – fine adjustment

HELIUM? – The Seamaster features a helium escape valve, while the Submariner doesn’t. Is it a necessary feature on a dive watch like these two? No, I don’t think so. Especially when you consider that 99% of these watches will probably only see some desk-diving action and never submerge to the depth they are designed to withstand. Visually though, I think the helium escape valve beautifully balances the Seamaster’s design. And funny enough, on the Submariner, I don’t miss it and I think it looks good without an extra ‘crown’. On a purely functional side, I think the helium escape valve for these dive watches (not in general, but specifically for these) is superfluous.

SAPPHIRE CRYSTAL – The crystal on the Omega Seamaster is slightly domed and has been treated, on both sides, with anti-reflective coating. The crystal on the Submariner is flat, without anti-reflective coating and equipped with a ‘date magnifyer’. Personally I prefer the use of an anti-reflective coating on the crystal, although admittedly, with a flat crystal the need for this is less pressing. However that ‘pimple’ on the crystal… that’s a highly subjective topic and some will love it while others feel less charmed by this very recognizable Rolex feature.

CONCLUSION – The main thing to stand out in this part of the comparison is the see-through case-back of the Seamaster. Otherwise, built quality is equally impressive on both models and technical features are almost identical.

Dial and hands – Seamaster vs Submariner

Let’s move on to the dial and hands…

The Submariner that we looked at is the ‘normal’ steel version with its recognizable black dial. There more variations, like a steel Sub with green dial and bezel, a steel and gold version with blue or black dial, a full yellow gold version (black or blue dial and bezel) and a white gold version with blue dial and bezel.

The Seamaster we chose is the version with the blue dial and bezel, a.k.a. the Bond watch. Although James Bond has worn quite a few different Seamaster models, especially since Daniel Craig plays 007, the version that appeared in the Bond movie GoldenEye is to me THE Bond watch (and yes, I know that Bond also wore Rolex, Seiko, Breitling and many more, but still…) The Seamasters that sprouted from the Seamaster Professional as introduced in GoldenEye comes in many different colours (steel, gold, steel and gold) and with more colour variations for dials and bezels than Rolex. Additionally, there’s also a choice of complications, like chronograph and GMT’s.

Whether the dial is blue or black is a matter of personal preference, however, I must add that the fact that Omega’s dial made of ceramic adds a lot to the experience of wearing the Seamaster. The colours go from deep navy blue to dark grey with a hint of blue, to bright blue and the wave pattern is always present, no matter what the angle is. It looks pretty stunning and it brings so much more than any simple plain dial.

The black dial of the Submariner looks good, but the fact of the matter is, it’s a simple black lacquered dial. That’s it. On the other hand, the brand’s logo, the hands and markers, with the ceramic black bezel around, are so iconic that this simply adds a lot to the experience too, and despite its ‘simple’ execution it really looks good.

Whether the hour markers on the Submariner are in white gold, while the ones on the Seamaster are rhodium-plated doesn’t add much or anything actually, at least not to me. Same goes for the luminescent material used in the indices (hour markers) and hands. Chromalight or Super-Luminova, in real life, both perform very well.

CONCLUSION – To me, this section of the comparison ends in a draw.

Movement – Omega calibre 8800 vs Rolex calibre 3135

So let’s have a look at what’s under the hood, the engines of these iconic timepieces. Both brands have come a long way in terms of precision and chronometry. Both have spent a lot of money, time and effort on improving their movements and the results are impressive. In fact, both can be regarded as best in class and productions numbers are roughly comparable. So let’s see how they compare based on the specs…

CO-AXIAL ESCAPEMENT – Not necessarily to set the tone for this part of the comparison, but this has to be addressed. What Omega achieved with the co-axial escapement is unparalleled and second to none! After more than two centuries of Swiss lever escapement hegemony, Omega managed to industrialize an entirely new escapement and that’s absolutely brilliant. The idea came from non-other than George Daniels, a British watchmaker, and in this Technical Perspective, we explain the nitty-gritty.

SPECS – Both the Omega calibre 8800 and the Rolex calibre 3135 are in-house developed and manufactured movements, both are automatically wound, both feature a date indication, both wind bi-directional, both feature hack or stop seconds, and both are Chronometer-certified by COSC. So far, everything seems pretty comparable and even both feature a free-sprung balance.

But then come the differences… 55 hours of autonomy when fully wound for the Omega, while the Rolex stops after 48 hours. No major difference, but the 55 hours just gives you a bit more of ‘freedom’ to leave the watch for more than two days at your nightstand before wearing it again (without having to set and wind it.)

Si14 VERSUS PARACHROM – Omega opted for Si14, their own type of silicon, for the balance and balance spring. Rolex chose for an a-magnetic alloy named Parachrom, so no silicon balance spring. That’s a deliberate choice as Parachrom is a metal alloy and can be repaired and altered like metal. This is not possible with a silicon balance spring, as this material is extremely fragile and whenever something goes wrong with the Si14 balance spring, it has to be replaced by a new Si14 balance spring. That means service parts must be available. As for the balance, Omega also chooses for Si14, but when I asked Rolex, they didn’t comment on the material used for the balance (hence the question mark.)

MASTER CHRONOMETER – Besides the Si14 balance and balance spring, Omega has invested a lot in developing new metal alloys for many other parts in the movement that, when subjected to magnetism, will influence the watch’ precision drastically. Here Omega outshines Rolex, as they guarantee their Master Chronometer watches (the process is fully explained in this video) to withstand magnetic fields of no less than 15,000 Gauss, while Rolex stays in line with the rest of the industry (and old industry standards) of 1,000 Gauss. With the omnipresence of magnets, whether in bags or chargers for cell phones, this resistance to magnetism is very useful. Moreover, the Master Chronometer tests are performed in-house at the Omega facilities and the Federal Institute of Metrology controls the testing on a daily basis.

DEVIATION – Precision is measured in a deviation between 0 and +5 for Omega and between -2 to +2 for Rolex. The difference is more a matter of choice than anything else and both are extremely precise. Same goes for the warranty both brands offer to their customers: 5 years.

CONCLUSION – Tough call, but to me, the a-magnetic properties of the Omega Seamaster, with their METAS-controlled Master Chronometer certification, the extra 7 hours of power reserve and the impressive feat of having a new escapement, the co-axial escapement, bring the Omega ahead.

Conclusion

After comparing apples with apples, it’s time to add the emotions, the opinion, the feelings and… well, we all know that it’s not only the rational part of the mind that makes decisions. And we’ll add the retail price to the mix!

ICONIC – No matter how you look at this, the Rolex Submariner is more iconic! This is certainly an achievement by Rolex, as they have grown/created/nurtured one of the most recognizable watches in the World. Whether you’re in the Sahara desert, in Vietnam, in the jungle of South America, or any place in Europe, USA, Japan, Hong Kong or wherever, there’s a good chance that someone will recognize a Rolex Submariner on your wrist.

This will be less so with the Omega Seamaster, although Omega has gained a lot in ‘recognizability’ when they teamed up with James Bond. Especially the blue dial Seamaster Diver 300m is easily recognized by collectors. However, how the level of iconic-ness remains or increases depends on how consistent Omega will be treating the Bond watch in the coming decade.

Whether this is positive or negative is highly personal. Some prefer to be able to show off what they are wearing, some prefer to fly under the radar. I guess it also depends on where you are, as in some places you do not want to be spotted with a Rolex on your wrist, without having a bodyguard next to you.

THE WATCH ITSELF – When we compare apples with apples, I have to say that Omega wins. Their Seamaster simply packs more of what I like. The METAS certificate, the see-through case back and the pretty spectacular-looking ceramic dial all contribute to its victory. For me, the Submariner’s maxi dial and thick lugs sort of ruin its looks and in that perspective I preferred the more elegant looks of the older ref. 16610, or if Rolex comes with a new Submariner along the lines of what we ‘predicted’ (read: wished) for Baselworld 2020.

PRICE – And then comes the retail price… Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to purchase the Submariner new from the Rolex boutique. Whether it is the strong demand or the ‘controlled’ delivery, either by Rolex themselves or their retail partners, the fact is that you will not be able to buy a Submariner if you walk into a Rolex boutique today. Don’t get me wrong, you can easily buy a brand new Submariner now, but only from grey market sources, only for a premium to be paid atop the retail price and to me that ruins the experience (and hurts extra in the wallet.)

Buying a brand new Omega Seamaster at your local Omega dealer is not so difficult. When buying one, you will get it with a METAS certificate and if you check the Omega website with the number of your watch, you can see how it performed during the tests in the METAS laboratory before it was ready for delivery. I love this, it’s such a nice additional value, an extra user experience.

Now behold… the Rolex Submariner 116610LN retails for EUR 7,800 and the Omega Seamaster Diver 300m retails for EUR 4,900. That is, if you’re able to buy the Submariner at retail price. But suppose you can, the difference in price is impressive; the Sub comes at a more than 60% higher price.

CONCLUSION – The Omega Seamaster Diver 300m offers more value for money, hands down. I love its looks, its technicalities, its Bond ‘charm’ and that it remains a bit fly-under-the-radar. But I love the Submariner for its heritage, history and the legacy of being one of the dive watches that has set the benchmark for how dive watches look today. Technically both watches are pretty equal.

The Bond-charm versus the icon that is the Submariner is mainly a matter of personal taste. Price-wise… well, it’s hard to ignore that the Submariner costs more than 60% more than the Seamaster. To each his own, both are absolutely best in class dive watches, manufactured by best in class brands, with a global retail network and possibility to have it serviced (pretty much) everywhere.

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2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Photographers

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MIOPS Capsule 360

World’s most versatile and compact motion box ever created!

Single box, multiple functions. Motion Time-lapse Modes, Video, 360° Product Photography, Panorama and more. Smartphone controllable for easy operation One touch face tracking for taking self videos Award-winning design Gives you a freedom for creating pan and tilt moves easily Centered load capacity up to 15lb (7kg) in pan mode & up to 4,5lb (2kg) load in tilt mode Needs multiple products for multi-axis movement at the same time

MIOPS Capsule 360 is a miracle motion box that combines multiple operating modes in a single unit. Your imagination and Capsule 360 together can do anything. There are no limits what you can do with this amazing product.

• Thanks to the unique design of Capsule 360 taking Motion Time-Lapse has never beenso easy.• You can enjoy 360° Product Photography by using Capsule 360’s special features.• Capsule360 has the ability to take 360-degree Panorama just in a few minutes• With One Touch Tracking feature Capsule 360 can track your face or an object witha single touch on your smartphone• Capsule 360 offers Cable-Free Automatic Setup and saves you from the cable clutter

You can get high-tech MIOPS products and new features from www.miops.com

WHERE TO BUY Pixelstick Lightpainting LED Tool

Great for light painting tips and tricks

Programable to create any light pattern you want Can import BMP files onto an SD card, which can then be slotted into the pixelstick’s operating system Endless creative opportunities It's long length is not ideal for traveling Only works well at night or in dark areas

The Pixelstick can change the way you do photography if you let it! Perfect for the photographer who wants to experiment with creative ideas. Great for long exposure photography and for light painting.

The Pixelstick can be used to frame a model, and/or create leading lines towards the subject making it a powerful tool for portrait photographers.

The customization available with the Pixelstick makes it a fantastic choice for product photography. One of the main niche genres is car photography, where the ribbon lines or checkered flag designs can be used.

Read this full review by Simon Bond.

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Lensball

Great for alternative creative photography

Offers a unique creative perspective Allows the photographer to take refraction photos Endless creative opportunities They can be heavy to carry You need a macro lens to shoot these

Lens ball photography, or also known as crystal ball photography or refraction photography, is a fun and creative way for any photographer to take photos.

Use a lens ball in your landscape photography for a unique perspective on a scene.

See a lens ball in action in this article by Simon Bond.

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Tamron 100-400mm Di VC USD

A great camera for street photography and portraits

Lightest weight, 39.3 oz lens in the ultra-telephoto zoom lens class On crop-sensor camera, get super telephoto reach to approx. 620mm High-speed Dual MPU control system delivers quick AF and 4-stops image stabilization Superb image quality in an ultra-telephoto zoom lens Moisture -resistant construction and front-element fluorine coating On full-frame camera may not have the reach for small distant birds

Experience heavyweight performance in a compact lens with the Tamron 100-400mm Di VC USD, the ultra-tele that boasts the lightest weight in its class. Dual MPU system provides precision AF for shooting instantaneous movement with the utmost clarity and 4-stop image stabilization. Both combine to provide vivid images with amazing clarity. Close-focusing, moisture resistant construction and fluorine coating round out this impressive telephoto zoom.

Optional accessories include Tap-in Console, 1.4X and 2X, and Arca-Swiss compatible tripod mount. For Canon and Nikon mount for DSLR cameras and mirrorless cameras with the manufacturer’s adapter. $699 after $100 Holiday Instant Savings thru 1/5/20.

FIND AUTHORIZED RETAILER Lensbaby OMNI Creative Filter System

Large, for 62-82mm Filter Thread

Produces flare and creative reflections including ethereal light streaks Easily attaches to any lens in the 62-82mm filter range Easy to use, ready right out of the box Great for interesting portraits and band photos There is also an expansion pack available for more effects You need to disassemble and reassemble for most camera cases and packing situations

The Lensbaby OMNI Creative Filter System is a fantastic set of wands that attach to the front of your lens. When the light shines through the various-shaped wands, it refracts the light to create light streaks, rainbows and colors onto the lens wherever the wands have been positioned.

The great thing about this set is that it attaches to your lens via a its filter system, and each wand is moveable, and can be swapped around.

There are also extra wand that can be added to this via the expansion pack.

See these in action in this review by Anabel DFlux.

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Annie Leibovitz: At Work

A book for any budding portrait photographer

Fantastic photographs to be inspired by Includes details of gear Liebovitz uses Discusses portrait techniques An opportunity to be inspired by one of the great portrait photographers Being a hardcover book, it can be heavy

Annie Leibovitz is one of the classic portrait photographers of our time.

This in-depth book includes many of her famous celebrity photo shoots of just about everyone from the Queen of England to Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rolling Stones.

She also discusses many of the photos themselves and explains what gear she uses to achieve her work.

An inspiring book for photographers of all genres and levels.

Read a review on the book here.

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Neewer Flash Accessory Kit

with Barndoor, Conical Snoot, Mini Reflector, Sphere Diffuser, Beaty Disc, 8x12inches Softbox, Honeycomb, Color Filters, Universal Mount Adpater

A great set to give your flash photography more diversity Perfect for portrait photography outside a studio because of its portability. Allows the photographer to have more control over lighting their subject. May not get much use if you don't do much flash photography

This great Universal Strobist set has many accessories so any photographer can experiment with light!

It comes with a universal adapter that you can use with any camera flash that has a max width of 85mm and height of 34-58mm.The set comes with seven strobist accessories including a softbox, diffuse sphere and mini reflector, honeycomb, conical snoot and barndoors.

The Softbox, Diffuse sphere and Mini Reflector offer a more diffuse light, while the Honeycomb, Conical Snoot and Barndoors make you able to aim the light more directly.

WHERE TO BUY Lens Cleaning Kit

Something every photographer shouldn't be without!

Removes dirt, dust and fingerprints from lenses Ensures clearer pictures Easily fits into any photographer's camera bag

A lens cleaning kit is a must for every photographer.

It is impossible to keep lenses and sensors completely clean all of the time. Dust and dirt can easily make their way onto the front of the lens and sometimes onto the sensor when changing lenses (especially when out in the elements).

Includes things like a lens brush for sweeping away dust from a camera or lens; air blower for removing dirt from a camera body, lens, mirror, or DSLR sensor and 50 sheets of lens-cleaning tissue paper—safe for all multicoated lenses (no scratches or residue).

So, a lens cleaning kit like this can be a photographer's savior when out on a shoot!

WHERE TO BUY KUVRD Universal Lens Cap

Fits most camera lenses!

Protects your camera lenses Covers more of your lens than a conventional lens cap Easy to use and weatherproof May make it more difficult to immediately see what lens you are using

The KUVRD Original Universal Lens Cap prevents water, mud, and the finest dust and sand from entering your lens.

The cap stretches from 60mm to 120mm and can be used as both a front and rear lens cap, for extra lens protection.

The caps are also shock absorbent, meaning bumps to your lens are less of an issue!

They also compress down to fit in your pocket, or wallet when you are using the lens.

WHERE TO BUY Sony Alpha A6400 Mirrorless Camera

APS-C sensor with 16-50mm lens

Compact and lightweight Great for travel photography The rear flip screen makes it great for street photography A wide range of E-mount lenses available The flip screen stands directly in the way of the hot-shoe mount Offers only 2-axis stabilization if you use a stabilized lens

This Sony Alpha a6400 mirrorless camera, is a great compact system perfect for travel photography and street photography.

It is a 24.2mp APS-C camera with AI assisted autofocus.

It allows for high dynamic range capture, plus interval recording for time-lapse video.

It also has rear LCD screen that can flip up 180-degrees. This is ideal for vloggers or those who want to monitor footage while in front of the camera. However, when in this position, it does cover the hotshoe area, making it difficult to attach a light or microphone.

Access to Sony E-mount range of lenses.

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Thinktank Vision 15 Camera Bag

A stylish and function camera bag for on the go.

Fits a DSLR mounted on a long lens Great organization for extras with expandable bottle holder It can handle a portable office Can't easily attach a full-size tripod Can't fit a drone inside

ThinkTank’s Vision 15 camera bag is one in a line of stylish camera and computer shoulder bags built for photographers who want a functional bag that looks good walking down the street. It’s designed for someone who wants easy access to their gear and isn’t looking for a backpack.

Inside the spacious main compartment is space enough for a few lenses and speedlights.

While the generous top flap of the bag keeps the elements at bay, a secondary zippered flap will help keep prying hands away.

It has a generously-padded strap and easily fits under the seat of a plane for those photography travel trips.

Read Peter West Carey's full review here.

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Capture One Pro 12

Imaging editing software, Single-User 3 Seats

Superior tethering capabilities Ability to edit using layers Fantastic color management capabilities May be a steep learning curve if switching from another image-editing program Fewer third-party presets and plugins available

Capture One Pro is Phase One's photo editing software. Designed for professional photographers, it offers top quality color management, file management and editing capabilities (including multi-layer editing).

For the professional photographer who needs superior tethering capabilities, Capture One Pro is the best in its class.

For more information on the true capabilities of this fantastic software, see this article Capture One Pro - Should You Make the Switch by Darina Kopcok.

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Joby GorillaPod 5K Flexible Mini-Tripod with Ball Head

Grip it. Wrap it. Stand it. Handy travel-size, flexible tripod

The wrappable legs allow you to secure professional camera equipment to virtually any surface The ball head allows you to control the angle of your camera Super strong: Holds devices weighing up to 5 kg (11 lbs) Rubberized ring and foot grips stabile in difficult terrain Precision-engineered ball head with Arca-Swiss® compatible quick release plate May not be suitable where there is nowhere to grip it to Fewer third-party presets and plugins available

This flexible mini-tripod with ball head is an ideal photographer's companion.

Perfect for traveler's who need a tripod but don't want to use too much space in their camera bag or pack.

The Gorillapod's flexible legs allow you to wrap it around objects such as a tree branch, so that you can give your camera stability, when taking photos or video.

See a video review of the Joby Gorillapod 5k tripod here.

WHERE TO BUY Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate Light Meter

Great for portrait photographers

Allows you to quickly get your exposure light readings correct Perfect for use with flash photography It's great when using multiple light sources Perfect companion for the studio photographer Landscape photographers may not find as much need for one

Using a light meter like the Sekonic L-308X-U Flashmate, can save any photographer loads of time in getting the correct exposure. Sure, you can do this with lots of trial and error, and looking at the back of your camera screen each time you take a shot. But light meters really save you loads of time and that is time better spent taking the actual photos.

It is a perfect studio photographer's companion or can be taken on location when shooting portraits.

See the advantages of using a light meter in this article by John McIntire.

WHERE TO BUY Olympus TOUGH TG-6 Camera

The rugged, take-everywhere camera that even the kids can use!

A perfect adventure companion for photographers of all ages Microscope and Underwater Modes Waterproof, dust-proof, shockproof and freeze-proof. In-camera focus-stacking 4K video capabilities A lot of noise at high ISOs No control over shutterspeed

The Olympus Tough TG-6 camera is built so tough that even the kids can use it! But this camera isn't just for kids – this camera is built for all adventurous photographer-types. It's also a perfect size for just throwing in your pack or putting in your pocket.

You can use this camera in the water, with it's dedicated underwater mode. Alternatively, you can use Microscope mode to capture macro shots of bugs in the grass!

Check out this full review by Mat Coker.

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NISI Filters

Great for the avid Landscape Photographer!

Great all-in-one system including holder, adapters and filters Great for doing long exposures when the sun is bright The graduated ND filters allow you to tone down bright skies Fits lens sizes from 49mm-82mm Very little color cast May be out of some people's budget

Neutral Density (ND) and Graduated Neutral Density (GND) filters are an ideal companion for the avid landscape photographer who wants to use longer shutter speeds to get those soft, dreamy seascapes and waterfall images.

They are also great when shooting in the harsh daylight so that you can tone down highlights. The GND filters are great for balancing the exposure between your landscape and harshly lit skies, allowing you to tone down the skies.

Want to learn more about these filters? See this article by Christian Hoiberg.

WHERE TO BUY Sandisk 256GB Extreme SD

A high-speed, high-capacity extreme SD card

Great for writing large RAW files quickly Large 256GB storage for lots of photos or video Better write capapbilities for video with the high transfer speed of 150mb per second Lock feature so that you don't overwrite your images May not need such a high-performance card

The SanDisk 256GB Extreme SD card has a high-speed transfer rate of 150 mbs per second, making it ideal for photographers who shoot RAW and in continuous shooting mode. It transfers the files quickly, and the big 256GB size means you can fit loads of photos.

The high-speed transfer rate also makes this card great for those shooting video with their cameras, meaning you don't get lag when shooting and the camera won't cut out.

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SUNROAD Fishing Digital Barometer Watch Men Altimeter Thermometer Weather Forecast 50M waterproof Stopwatch Smart Watch FR720

Features:

This fishing barometer watch is specially designed for fishing compete, fishing fans. It can track air pressure for 6 fishing places wherever you are, and remind you fishing time smartly and incorporates altimeter, barometer, thermometer, weather forecast and time functions etc. It also has compete countdown, casting frequency management, grading fishing tips functions. Powerful outdoor gear is here. Just enjoy your fishing, camping, hiking etc.

Adopt super-accuracy barometric sensor from Swiss.

24 hours barometric pressure trend chart.

Arrow indication for barometric pressure change.

Smart remind suitable air pressure for fishing places.

Smart tracking barometric pressure and water depth for 6 fishing places.

Incorporate altimeter, barometer, thermometer, weather forecast and time, date functions, etc.

3 days air pressure and temperature record.

Competition countdown management.

Casting frequency management.

Grading fishing tips.

EL backlight.

Specifications:

Barometer Display range 300hpa to 1100hpa (8.8 to 32.6inHg) Resolution 0.1hpa Unit Millibar and INhg unit switch available Fishing Barometric pressure trend chart Record last 24hours Barometric pressure change arrow Indicate future 24 hours Data record for fishing places Barometric pressure, temperature, fishing water depth and record time Fishing places 6 fishing places can be tracked wherever you are Pressure calibration One key calibrate pressure for fishing places Fishing time Grading fishing tips: no fish icon–not good for fishing; one fish icon–in general; two fish icons–good for fishing; three fish icons–perfect for fishing Altimeter Display range -2296 ft to 29500ft ( -700m to 9000m) Resolution 1m/3ft Altimeter measurement Sea level altitude / Climbing altitude Unit M and Ft unit switch available Thermometer Display range -20oC to 60oC (-4oF to 140oF) Resolution 1oC / 1oF Unit Celsius and Fahrenheit unit switch available Weather forecast Forecast Forecast for future 12 to 24 hours weather Four weather status Sunny-Slight sunny-Cloudy-Rain Time & Date Contest countdown management Range 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds Casting frequency management Casting frequency adjustable Display mode 24H or 12H available Backlight Display mode Highlight EL backlight Battery Battery type CR2032 button battery Battery life About 10 months Specifications Material Mineral glass & aluminium & stainless steel & PU Color(optional) Black / Blue / Gold / Orange / Purple Dial dimension 5 * 1.5cm / 1.97 * 0.59in (D * T) Item weight 75g / 2.67oz Package size 10.6 * 10.6 * 8.3cm / 4.2 * 4.2 * 3.3in Package weight Approx.235g / 8.32oz

Package List: 1 * Fishing Barometer Watch 1 * Clean Cloth 1 * Additional CR2032 1 * User Manual (English)

If you want to buy extra

please If you can’t fine the right band or you have any questions please feel free to ask our customer service, we are very happy to help you

Q&A(Questions And Answers)

1. why is the temperature wrong?

When the clock is worn on the hand, the heat that affects the human body, the display temperature on the screen will be higher than the room temperature. So if you want to get the temperature indoors, please put the clock on the table, and avoid direct sunlight on it, the actual room temperature will be displayed on the clock after 20 minutes.

2. so the height value has a deviation?

The first time to use the clock, please set the local altitude as the database on the clock.

You can go online to find local altitude.

(1) The altimeter operates as: When the altitude increases, the air pressure decreases accordingly.

So the clock collects the air pressure value to calculate the change in altitude. (Hereinafter the table of references for air pressure and altitude from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), this explains the reference between air pressure and altitude).

From the diagram above, we know how the altimeter works. Normally the air pressure is constantly changing, so the assembled altitude will have some deviation from this change, the difference is the tolerances between + -50 m and in actual climbing this deviation is negligible. Eg climbing height for 2000 m, 50 m deviation is very small for the whole process, does not affect the actual climb.

Now the altimeter for all climbing clocks is working in this way, thus, small variations in the height of the collection caused by air pressure changes are inevitable.

3. what is the height? And what is the relative height?

Height means vertical altitude from sea level in place you stay.

The relative height means that the height from the foot to the top of the mountain, when we go hiking, on the mountain leg, we clearly have a relative height equal to zero, and after we reach the top, the relative altitude on the display height of our actual mountaineering.

Here is a picture for your convenience.

4. so the weather forecast has a deviation?

(1) for the first time to use the clock, we need to adjust the weather forecast value according to the local value, it can perform a search on the Internet.

(2) weather forecast for the weather within 24 hours, not currently.

5. why is the back light dim?

In daylight, you can feel back light dim, however in the night, in a dark room, without light, you will see the back light quite bright. It is designed to save energy.

6. tips for water proof

All At the edge of the clock 5ATM water proof, it is suitable for swimming and snorkeling.

The buttons can not be pressed when all the clocks are in the water.

The clock can not be used in hot spring, shower with hot water, sauna, to prevent from hot water, steam

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