- 44 x 15mm
- 55.5 L2L
- 24mm Lugs
- Matte sandblasted ceramic case
- Domed sapphire crystal with AR
- ETA 2824-2
- Screw down crown
- C3 Swiss Super Luminova
- 100m/330ft WR
- $899
The LM-4 V2′s ceramic case is fitted with an internal metal sub-case. In other ceramic watches the sub-case can sometimes be seen in the seam between the case and the bezel or the bezel and the chapter ring but the LM-4 V2 design effectively hides the sub-case out of sight so that the aesthetic of the ceramic and its finishing is uninterrupted. The ceramic is also a challenge in that no two of the cases are identical, internally they vary by tiny tolerances so the sub-case has to be measured and fitted individually to ensure a proper fit. OCEAN7 had to battle a series of set backs finding the right groups with the right ceramic experience to help them make the LM-4 V2.
Apart from the very cool case, the LM-4 V2 features a slightly domed sapphire crystal with an internal anti reflective coating. Inside beats a Swiss ETA-2824 movement which shows its date in a small aperture between the four and five hour markers on the dial. The ETA in our loaner was running steadily at +5 seconds a day which is well within the operating range of this movement. In the event that greater accuracy is required, buyers will be able to option the LM-4 V2 with a COSC certified movement which should improve the already acceptable accuracy. The luminous paint on this version of the LM-4 V2 is C3 Super Luminova which is an off white when in a bright setting but glows green in the dark. C3 is the brightest, longest lasting option in the color range and they aren't kidding when it comes to the LM-4 V2′s ability to glow. The lume ion the LM-4 V2 easily lasts the night and even when it nears complete depletion the hands and markers are large enough to still be visible when the lume is so low that a smaller hand size would disappear into the darkness. The LM-4 V2 will also be available with the option of orange lume or a shadow luminous paint that looks grey/black in daylight but glows white at night.
This unique OCEAN7 comes fitted to a carbon fiber style strap that is 24mm wide and carries a 3d pattern that works well with the matte black finish of the ceramic case. The strap has a leather liner and comes with a matching PVD black tab buckle. The end result is yet another OCEAN7 that will make for a very capable daily wearer thanks to its strong and scratch resistant case. The LM-4 V2 comes with all the usual amenities like a Swiss automatic movement, a sapphire crystal and some pseudo-military aviation styling but the watch its self is much more than that. OCEAN7 set out to make a quality ceramic timepiece at a reasonable price even though much of the Swiss competition falls into the $5,000+ price range. The LM-4 V2 can be had in the pictured configuration for $899. The going rate for an ETA powered sport watch from an indie brand is roughly $700 – $800 so you aren't paying a huge premium for the ceramic case but it adds a considerable amount of value and practicality to the LM-4 range. The LM-4 V2 is a well built sport watch with a dependable movement, good feature set and backing from a brand known for excellent customer service and reliable dive watches so the fact that the case is made of ceramic is really just a bonus on the score sheet for an already nice watch.
source:Watch Report
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