MKII Sea Fighter on UTS Mesh

[Dan Pierce]

I miss my Marathon as much as my son loves wearing it. Damn kids. So I was looking for a replacement. Wanted a simple, practical, beater/ diver with as many features as possible at a good price.

Meet the MKII Sea Fighter on UTS mesh. Designed after the 1970's, German Navy issued, Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Bill Yao has prebuilt Swiss made sport watches as well as custom ordered versions he assembles in the US. This model, excluding the UTS mesh, was a pre made example. Either can be ordered online.
The package includes:
- 42.35mm diameter case.
- ETA Day/date version featuring highly decorated Elabore grade 2836 movement
- WR at 200m, double gasket, w/ large screw down crown @ 4:00.
- 12 hour, unidirectional, GMT bezel.
- double domed, AR coated, sapphire crystal
- Military dial, black
- Polished or bead blasted case.
- Very comfortable rubber strap.
- 22mm strap w/ screw pins
- 3 watch carrying case w/ strap removal tools, Loctite, extra screw pin.
- Superluminova
- Day/date
- MSRP $685.00
UTS Mesh:
- 5mm thick w/ double deployant clasp.
- Polished.
- German made and hand finished.
Impressions:
Wears much like a Marathon with it's deep set dial. The SF bezel has a lower profile in comparison. The 2nd time zone will make this the perfect beater for travel. The highly polished case and mesh bracelet were a concern at first but it's much less bling than feared. The watch has substantial weight and although the rubber strap is extremely comfortable the added heft of the mesh balances the watch when worn very nicely. Plus, the comfort of the mesh was a real suprise. Lots of compliance for such a thick mesh.
All in all, more features than the Marathon, a classic yet unusual design, feature packed, tool watch.
Thanks for reading,
dP