clavi
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strangely, yes, the bezel is fixed
It is quite strange, for a diving watch, to have a fixed bezel, as the bezel is normally used to time the diving (this role is here accomplished by the alarm feature). A rotating bezel with hour markers would also be a complete nonsense, so in the case of the DSA the markings are consistent with the fixness of the bezel. (dont get me started with the uselessness ot the AMVOX no-markings-rotating bezel, although I must admit I kindof like the watch now despite the design flaws)
Actually I see the DSA more as an alarm watch which can go underwater rather than a true divers watch, despite the small diver clearly engraved on the back and despite the name !
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Awesome Clavi!
Lucky lad! I have never ever seen one of those. I am familiar with the Deep Sea Master Mariner, but not this. It's a different kettle of fish. Oh yes. Is that bezel fixed? Enjoy. Velociphile *********** http://velociphilewatch.blogspot.com
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