Altivo - Limited Edition Concealed watch - ALT-001
Altivo - Limited Edition Concealed watch - ALT-001 - Black Case - Black Strap - Negative Display - Square Stainless Steel Case ( Black IP finish ) Dimensions 40 x 47 mm - Quartz Multifunctional Movement - Time Display: Hour, Minute, Second - Date: Day, Weekday, Month - Stopwatch: 23 Hours 59 Minutes 59.99 Seconds - Alarm: Daily and Hourly Chime - EL Backlight - Polyurethane Strap 30 mm wide - Stainless Steel Buckle - Unique Sliding Cover concealing and protecting the face of the watch. Limited Production - 1 Year Manufacturers Warranty
The watch I've been holding out for!
I've had my eye on this piece for months, but now that the price has dropped, I've finally given in and treated myself. I literally just got the watch in the mail and am celebrating with this review, so keep in mind that this is only a first impression.
It is a bit different than I was expecting. The band and watch are more polished than the dusty photo suggests. At first, coupled with the chunky size, I was let down that the effect was more Emo than Fallout 3/rugged, but it's already growing on me, and I'm changing my mind. I also think that it'll only get cooler with age/scuffs. The cover can be a little difficult to slide up and down. I haven't decided if this is good or bad, or if it'll loosen with use.
The watch itself has an alarm and a timer, like your standard digital watch. If you have bad eyesight, you may reconsider since the numbers surrounded in black are narrow and the p.m., for example, is only 50% visible because the black sucks it up. For me, the style of the inverted digital more than makes up for it, though. Unfortunately, it also beeps like your standard timex, which I wish could change. Perhaps that's the only significant drawback.
The weight and way the watch wraps to you is very nice (and I haven't worn a watch for years). My wrists are narrow, btw. I'm still impressed with how it joins rugged function with style. I'd compare it to an SUV if SUVs weren't known for crappy manufacture or for attracting a...banal clientele. It's too unique for that anyway.
If you were curious, the day of the month is what's visible when the cover is closed.
All in all, I'm more than happy with my new watch!
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Altivo - Limited Edition Concealed watch
Altivo - Limited Edition Concealed watch - ALT-004 - Black Case - Red Strap - Positive Display - Square Stainless Steel Case ( Black IP finish ) Dimensions 40 x 47 mm - Quartz Multifunctional Movement - Time Display: Hour, Minute, Second - Date: Day, Weekday, Month - Stopwatch: 23 Hours 59 Minutes 59.99 Seconds - Alarm: Daily and Hourly Chime - EL Backlight - Polyurethane Strap 30 mm wide - Stainless Steel Buckle - Unique Sliding Cover concealing and protecting the face of the watch. Limited Production - 1 Year Manufacturers Warranty
Great watch! Altivo finally made a beauty!
I bought a stainless steel Limted Edition Concealed Watch by Altivo a few months back but I had great problems with the fascia sticking. It was heard to pull up and sometimes stuck altogether. I really hated that as the watch looked fantastic and always got people's attention. I was a bit reticent about buying another one given the problems with the first one but couldn't resist the cool colours of this one.
When I got the watch, the first thing I tried was the action of the facia. This time round it was smooth-as. 5/5 so far. The next was testing for comfort and feel. Again 5/5. Lastly, it was all about the look. Again, 5/5. The time is easy to set (although instructions were provided, it didn't take much to work it out). Functionality and ease of use then are 5/5. Finally, the packaging of the Altivo watches is so much better than the crappy ones you normally get with common name brands. The boxes are worth collecting as they come in different colours and patterns. Again, for effort by Altivo, I rate the packaging 5/5.
This watch is everything that you want. It will be a watch that could easily be worn well into the 25th century. Buy one while they are still around. You won't be disappointed.
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Altivo - Limited Edition Concealed watch
Altivo - Limited Edition Concealed watch - ALT-002 - Silver Case - Black Strap - Positive Display - Square Stainless Steel Case Dimensions 40 x 47 mm - Quartz Multifunctional Movement - Time Display: Hour, Minute, Second - Date: Day, Weekday, Month - Stopwatch: 23 Hours 59 Minutes 59.99 Seconds - Alarm: Daily and Hourly Chime - EL Backlight - Polyurethane Strap 30 mm wide - Stainless Steel Buckle - Unique Sliding Cover concealing and protecting the face of the watch. Limited Production - 1 Year Manufacturers Warranty
Lots of attention - but not well designed
I've had this watch for a few weeks now. Admitedly, it is my favourite watch as it looks great and is a very easy watch to use. The strap is just the right size and it fits well under long-sleeved business shirts. All said though, the watch has a few flawes. The most notable flaw is the way that the cover is designed. Whilst it may look cool in the brochure, it does not state how difficult it is to get open sometimes. I haven't worked out qhat is the easiest way, but I would have thought that the small hole that shows the date (or month if you choose to set it that way) is used to insert the tip of your finger in it and slide it up. I tried this at the start and it seemed to work. However, just like peeling pistachio nuts, you soon find that you have taken off a good piece of skin on the tip of your finger. So, I tried pushing it up from the bottom left of the fascia. This worked sometimes if you push down hard on it, but not all the time. Most times the above two processes didn't work at all so I couldn't read the watch. I finally worked out that a desperate way to get the watch open is to grab the sides and wriggle it open. This is a bit finnicky and it doesn't look as showy when you are doing this in front of people. All up, I'd say it was a great looking watch, but not the best functional watch I know.
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