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JohnGOhio
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Aug 23, 2017
I thought I would offer some info regarding the movement. In browsing through comments I can't verify it DOES use the Myota 8215 (Citizen) movement. The 8215  movement is a base movement actually made by Citizen.. Assuming it is the complete movement, meaning it can be wound by the stem, these movements can hold there own with the base Swiss ETA movements once calibrated. The Myota9000 series are actually equal to or can surpass the base Swiss ETA movement. The 9000 series was made, for the most part, for higher priced "luxury" watches using Japanese movements..... so to speak.  Today, most entry level watches using a Japanese movements have the SII NH35A  or other SII movements.
   The fact it has a ceramic bezel is a VERY big upgrade at this price point.  The bezel  does rank as a  divers bezel for the most part. Though  only marking 5 minute increments is not truly preferred. Many of us still like a good dive watch as a back-up for even todays dive "computers". And when snorkeling , it is often the only thing used when going a it deeper than most. Trust me, it is a lot better than feeling that burn in your lungs even after you break surface because you didn't account for the energy expenditure of swimming back up to the surface from around 30-50 feet or more deep down.
    The mineral crystal also makes sense for a dive watch. Mineral crystals can take more of a hit without shattering. Sapphire IS harder but when it breaks it often shatters. And, even a Rolex Deep Sea Dweller  will be destroyed if the crystal is broken underwater. There are watches in the 1k plus price points and beyond that still use mineral crystals on there tool dive watches.
   And the 200 meter rating is considered the true minimum for a dive watch.  Granted it does not truly meet the ISA specs for a dive watch. BUT, there are a number of 3K and up dive watches that do not either.
   Hope this may help.
  Respects,      John