Borealis Francis Drake BB Homage - a laymans review.

[TheSav 2]

Well I have lived with this for a day now and I must say, even with it's slight flaws, I love it.

 

I'm glad I went for this over a modded Seiko as it's something a bit different. Okay, I know it is still a Black Bay homage, rip off or whatever. But it is a lovely watch as I am sure most of you will agree.

 

 

Here are the specs:

• Case Size: 42mm x 50mm
  
• Screwed down crown
  
• Flat Sapphire Crystal with A/R coating inside
  
• 60 clicks bezel unidirectional with spring line
  
• Seagull ST2130 ETA 2824-2 Automatic Clone Movement
  
• 316L Stainless Steel Case
  
• Lug Width: 22.00 mm
  
• Water Resistance: 300 meters
  
• Case height: 12mm
  
• 316L Stainless steel bracelet
  
• Swiss Made C3 Superluminova applied to dial and watch hands
  
• Screwed Case Back with engraved anchor
  
• 12 months warranty
  

The good:

• The watch wears very well and fits under my shirt cuff nicely.
  
• The AR is very very good. The crystal disappears under most angles.
  
• The bezel is very good and positive. No rattling or free play.
  
• Crown screws down easily and is a pleasure to operate.
  
• Super smooth and quiet rotor.
  
• Seconds hand sweeps nicely
  
• Bracelet is solid and well made. No sharp bits.
  

The bad:

• Pearl is not centered. BASTARDS!!! I have emailed an asked for a replacement bezel from the manufacturer. Still waiting for a response.
  
• Clasp closes too well. It is a bugger to open. I can fix this though. So it's not such a big issue. Just pointing it out.
  
• I wish they had put their anchor trademark on the crown and clasp. That would have set it off nicely.
  

Overall it is a beautiful watch and I am wrapped with it. I even had a comment from one of my clients today. It is not often anyone comments on any of my watches at all. So I was surprised. He liked the snow flake hands and was a Tudor fan. He was wearing a cheap ass Citizen though and lived in a multi-million dollar house overlooking the ocean. Go figure.

 

 

I'll finish off with more pics for your viewing pleasure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[greg_r 81]

Nice pickup, mate. Very similar to the Squale BB homage that was around a while back.