Ollech & Wajs Caribbean 1000 Owner Review : Impressive, adventurous and energized

Now a devoted fan of the O&W brand, I recently acquired this iconic diver's watch. It was love at first sight that led me to buy this superb Caribbean 1000, reference 702, fitted with a black tropic strap. Made in the 1960s, it's still in remarkably good condition. The domed crystal has been replaced with one identical to the original. It's a rare and magnificent piece that I never tire of wearing. It's not so common compared to other vintage dive watches, and when you delve a little into the technology that, at the time, allowed it to be patented for 1000m water resistance, you're amazed by the ingenuity and techniques used. It has a striking look, the bezel is sensational, the ETA movement, serviced a few years ago, performs its function perfectly, and even the hour hand, though incomplete, gives this piece an exceptional character. The build quality is incredible and still evident nearly 60 years after its assembly. OW's signature? A timepiece that, I believe, won't be leaving my collection anytime soon.