Amfibia Scuba finally on my wrist

[michele]

Arrived after 3 months of sufference. I have ordered the watch in December (the seller is Smirs, excellent service and contact), but the Italian customs kept the watch until today.

As last bitter pill, i have paid 17 Euro of taxes to those moth*******rs, included a tax that it's not more legal since two months. Oh, and i have obtained my watch after the menace of a class action (currently in progress)...this is Italy

Anyway, now the watch is here. And it's a lovable piece. The pics (very quick as usual...) are not very indicative, the watch looks MUCH better in the reality. The two crowns are not very easy to grip, because of the crown guards. The finish is excellent, with a very nice contrast of polished/brushed zones. And the packaging features a canvas pouch, a cool black/red box, and a complete booklet with the history of the old Amphibia series (curiously, only in Russian), all with the Amfibia logo. I did not open the caseback to see the movement, i don't want to damage the rubber gasket (probably much thinner than the old Amphibia gaskets). Nice add, the black date disk.
Also the rubber strap is pleasant, with a metal bracelet this watch would be even more attractive, but it is born with rubber strap (very integrated to the case), so it is OK anyway.

[tiyok]

Arrived after 3 months of sufference. I have ordered the watch in December (the seller is Smirs, excellent service and contact), but the Italian customs kept the watch until today.

As last bitter pill, i have paid 17 Euro of taxes to those moth*******rs, included a tax that it's not more legal since two months. Oh, and i have obtained my watch after the menace of a class action (currently in progress)...this is Italy

Anyway, now the watch is here. And it's a lovable piece. The pics (very quick as usual...) are not very indicative, the watch looks MUCH better in the reality. The two crowns are not very easy to grip, because of the crown guards. The finish is excellent, with a very nice contrast of polished/brushed zones. And the packaging features a canvas pouch, a cool black/red box, and a complete booklet with the history of the old Amphibia series (curiously, only in Russian), all with the Amfibia logo. I did not open the caseback to see the movement, i don't want to damage the rubber gasket (probably much thinner than the old Amphibia gaskets). Nice add, the black date disk.
Also the rubber strap is pleasant, with a metal bracelet this watch would be even more attractive, but it is born with rubber strap (very integrated to the case), so it is OK anyway.

welcome to the club amfibia, michele..

[ecalzo]

i agree with michele.....
in itali postal service sucks...
i have to pay extra tax like him to have my watches at my home.......
i don't know why........
but this is the fact......

i hope that our postal service will be better.....

[michele]

i agree with michele.....
in itali postal service sucks...
i have to pay extra tax like him to have my watches at my home.......
i don't know why........
but this is the fact......

i hope that our postal service will be better.....

It's a scandal as usual, we are the joke of Europe!
Even if you want to send personal items (books, sweaters, etc.) from USA to Italy, you have to pay 5,50 Euro to the customs. And those bastards still ask for that money, although it's not more legal!

Anyway, it's time to enjoy the watch...

[ecalzo]

It's a scandal as usual, we are the joke of Europe!
Even if you want to send personal items (books, sweaters, etc.) from USA to Italy, you have to pay 5,50 Euro to the customs. And those bastards still ask for that money, although it's not more legal!

Anyway, it's time to enjoy the watch...

this is bad but real the truth.....

[michele]

welcome to the club amfibia, michele..

Thanks BTW, now the watch is not more present on Ebay...maybe the production has been stopped?

[Crazypeter]

Wow...I feel bad for your experience with Italy's postal system. I just got my Amfibia in the mail this morning from robzilla...only took 12 days. My problem though is that three watches came at once today and one yesteday...and now of course the wife is pissed

[michele]

Wow...I feel bad for your experience with Italy's postal system. I just got my Amfibia in the mail this morning from robzilla...only took 12 days. My problem though is that three watches came at once today and one yesteday...and now of course the wife is pissed

My postman is pissed too!

[tiyok]

Thanks BTW, now the watch is not more present on Ebay...maybe the production has been stopped?

some sellers still have stock..(I saw "reef").
if its production has been stopped, in a positive way, it means we own one of quite "limited" numbers of amfibia ever produced

[Chris }<////(°>]

Anyway, now the watch is here. And it's a lovable piece. The pics (very quick as usual...) are not very indicative, the watch looks MUCH better in the reality. The two crowns are not very easy to grip, because of the crown guards. The finish is excellent, with a very nice contrast of polished/brushed zones.
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Also the rubber strap is pleasant, with a metal bracelet this watch would be even more attractive, but it is born with rubber strap (very integrated to the case), so it is OK anyway.

MMmm looks very nice. Not too big & heavy looking, I have a small wrist, The big dive watches look silly on me.

I fancy the orange one. Has anybody tried one, or seen one in the flesh? What is the lume like Signore per favore?