{"id":709,"date":"2019-09-19T19:54:25","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T19:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/?p=709"},"modified":"2025-08-26T22:20:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T02:20:35","slug":"long-term-watch-review-the-szanto-icon-shane-dorian-diver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/long-term-watch-review-the-szanto-icon-shane-dorian-diver\/","title":{"rendered":"Long Term Watch Review: The Szanto Icon Shane Dorian Diver"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>#kt-layout-id_89774e-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_89774e-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_89774e-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_89774e-0f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_89774e-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_89774e-0f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_89774e-0f\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_89774e-0f\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_2c76e2-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_2c76e2-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_2c76e2-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_2c76e2-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_2c76e2-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_2c76e2-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_2c76e2-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_2c76e2-34{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_2c76e2-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_2c76e2-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_2c76e2-34\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Today, I\u2019m capping off my long-term review of the Szanto Icon Shane Dorian diver. If you want to get right down to business and find out why this watch is worthy of your hard-earned money, you can jump ahead to the review portion. If you want to know why I think Szanto is such a cool watch company, you can read the back story below on how the Shane Dorian came across my desk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_4a3ffb-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_4a3ffb-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_4a3ffb-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_4a3ffb-e5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_4a3ffb-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_4a3ffb-e5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_4a3ffb-e5\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_4a3ffb-e5\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_6a4a44-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_6a4a44-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_6a4a44-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_6a4a44-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_6a4a44-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_6a4a44-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_6a4a44-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_6a4a44-50{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_6a4a44-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_6a4a44-50 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_6a4a44-50\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_755b25-40.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_755b25-40 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_755b25-40.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_755b25-40 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_755b25-40 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_755b25-40 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_755b25-40 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_755b25-40 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_755b25-40\"><figure class=\"aligncenter kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Watch-Review-Best-Quartz-Divers.jpg\" alt=\"Shane Dorian Diver Watch Review\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><figcaption>Check Out Shane Dorian<br>On&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shanedorian\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>First let me say, I prefer a good quartz watch over a mechanical any day! I get the whole mechanical watch thing, I really do, and I have more than my fair share of mechanical watches. However, you really can\u2019t beat the reliability and accuracy of an excellent quartz watch. They handle abuse much better and, in general, are less of a pain to use. If you\u2019re like me, and wear a few different watches during the week, you never have to worry about picking up a quartz watch to reset the date and time if you\u2019ve put it down for a few days. While this may sound petty, it\u2019s still a pain to me. Now, as with all things, when it comes to quartz watches, all are not equal. Finding a great one can be hard to do, and that\u2019s exactly how I stumbled across Szanto watches. I was on the hunt for the ultimate quartz diving watch and I found their&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0n_43UHtbx\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\">Hawaiian Lifeguard Watch<\/a>, a real diver with screw down crown, amazing lume, solid case and all the toughness you could want from a legitimate diving watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you haven\u2019t heard about Szanto Timepieces, you\u2019ve really missed out! They certainly have some watch industry chops behind them. Time Concepts, the parent company of Szanto, was started by Barry Cohen who was one of the original founders of Luminox Watches. After many years at Luminox, Barry decided to take his in-depth industry knowledge in a different direction and built watches for several other widely recognized brands under his manufacturing company. In the last several years, he has been producing some really amazing watches at Szanto. From vintage inspired chronographs, to some heavy duty <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/exploring-seiko-does-seiko-make-a-field-watch\/\">field watches<\/a>, they have a wide catalog of watches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201dThe most impressive tidbit of all of it was this: not one Szanto watch has suffered a failure to water intrusion in the last seven years! Regardless of your watch snobbery, that\u2019s mighty impressive!\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was fortunate enough to speak to Barry about the watch I am reviewing today, the Shane Dorian diver, as well as his experiences in the industry, other watches in the design phase and the genesis of the Szanto Icon collection that this watch is a part of. I\u2019m not a total watch nerd and some of the significance of his amazing stories I\u2019m sure were lost on me, but I feel like I was given a mini-education on how a watch goes from an idea to being strapped to your wrist. The most impressive tidbit of all of it was this: only one Szanto watch has suffered a failure to water intrusion in the last five years! Regardless of your watch snobbery, that\u2019s mighty impressive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the second release of the Icon collection, an offering of watches inspired by real life heroes, personalities and craftsman. The first was the&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/szantotime.com\/danny-sullivan-icon\/\" target=\"_blank\">Danny Sullivan Chronograph<\/a>, which is a real beauty. The second release, the Shane Dorian, is crafted in collaboration with world renowned professional surfer, Shane Dorian. It\u2019s built to be a <a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/what-is-a-field-watch\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"54\">rugged watch<\/a> that is at home in the deep as well as way out in the wilderness. Now, I know some folks roll their eyes when companies come out with any type of product collaborations, perhaps thinking that it\u2019s opportunistic or that a name is just slapped on something from the warehouse. I can attest that this diver had more than just some input from Shane; he was directly involved in the design concept, style, details and development. It was even his idea to have the horizontal baffles in the strap to ensure that water was drained away quickly. Talking with Barry, I was able to be led through all the little details that went into the watch to make it unique.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_49600f-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_49600f-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_49600f-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_49600f-0e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_49600f-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_49600f-0e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_49600f-0e\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_49600f-0e\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_6671a5-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_6671a5-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_6671a5-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_6671a5-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_6671a5-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_6671a5-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_6671a5-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_6671a5-d1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_6671a5-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_6671a5-d1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_6671a5-d1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_6a6541-54.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_6a6541-54 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_6a6541-54.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_6a6541-54 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_6a6541-54 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_6a6541-54 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_6a6541-54 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_6a6541-54 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_6a6541-54\"><figure class=\"aligncenter kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Lont-Term-Review-Shane-Dorian-Watch.jpg\" alt=\"Szanto Dive Watch Review\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><figcaption><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B1JYQLMjlcW\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\" target=\"_blank\"><br>See More Pictures On Instagram<\/a><br>Of&nbsp; The Szanto Icon Shane Dorian Diver<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned above, I found Szanto over two years ago when hunting for a beast of a quartz diver. Their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/timeconcepts.net\/collections\/hla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HLA diver<\/a>, built for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HawaiianLifeguardAssociation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hawaiian Lifeguard Association<\/a>, was just what I was looking for! If you\u2019ve been following me on Instagram, you\u2019ve assuredly seen many pictures of it! When Szanto reached out to me to see if I would like a chance to review the Shane Dorian, of course I said yes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I may not be a watch nerd, but I still have my standards in what I expect in a watch, and the Shane Dorian did not disappoint. Made from solid 316L stainless steel with a screw down crown, the watch feels super solid in hand. When it comes to a watch, I\u2019m a big one on first impressions and put a lot of credence into my initial reaction. I totally understand that moment when something you ordered on the internet arrives, only to be disappointed when opening the box. It\u2019s either lackluster, feels cheap, wrong size or any other litany of things that make you question why you spent your money! Besides the Shane Dorian coming in a nice box, the initial impression is outstanding. You know you have some serious gear in hand as soon as you open it up. At a retail of $275, you know instantly you got a good deal. The build quality alone makes it feel like a more expensive watch.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_8f88e0-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_8f88e0-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_8f88e0-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_8f88e0-07 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_8f88e0-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_8f88e0-07 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_8f88e0-07\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_8f88e0-07\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_9f9202-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_9f9202-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_9f9202-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_9f9202-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_9f9202-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_9f9202-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_9f9202-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_9f9202-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_9f9202-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_9f9202-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_9f9202-de\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_e53e86-b9.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_e53e86-b9 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_e53e86-b9.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_e53e86-b9 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_e53e86-b9 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_e53e86-b9 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_e53e86-b9 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_e53e86-b9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_e53e86-b9\"><figure class=\"aligncenter kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Quartz-Dive-Watch-Reviews.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Quartz Dive Watch\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The size of the watch is right in that \u201cjust perfect\u201d range of 42mm; it\u2019s not a giant that looks crazy and it\u2019s not so small to look out of place. With the thinner style bezel and upright case design, the watch actually wears much smaller than the 42mm would lead you to believe. With a shorter lug to lug length and lugs that curve slightly downward, the watch hugs your wrist and sits extremely well. I\u2019ll mention here that the watch also has a fantastic bezel action, nice tight clicks with just a hair of side to side play. There is absolutely no play or movement when your press down on the bezel (some dive watches have a feel of the bezel is floating above the case). All in all, the watch feels well done in both fit and finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside, it has a venerable Miyota quartz movement that should run without issue for a very long time. I think, here again, the choice in materials and components highlights the value of the watch; it would have been very easy to put a lesser caliber of quartz movement inside. A nice touch here also, is that the second hand lines up perfectly with the chapter ring markings and there is no bounce when the hand ticks over (something many companies seem to have a problem achieving).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_599b50-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_599b50-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_599b50-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_599b50-5b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_599b50-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_599b50-5b > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_599b50-5b\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_599b50-5b\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_df4a54-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_df4a54-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_df4a54-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_df4a54-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_df4a54-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_df4a54-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_df4a54-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_df4a54-25{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_df4a54-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_df4a54-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_df4a54-25\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_0f8da3-60.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_0f8da3-60 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_0f8da3-60.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_0f8da3-60 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_0f8da3-60 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_0f8da3-60 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_0f8da3-60 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_0f8da3-60 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_0f8da3-60\"><figure class=\"aligncenter kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Shane-Dorian-Watch-Review.jpg\" alt=\"Quartz Dive Watch Reviews\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The dial layout is clean and crisp with even-hour numerals and hash marks for odd-hours. One area the Shane Dorian really shines is in the lume department. A very generous helping of Swiss SuperLuminova Lume was applied to the markings, dial pip, and even outlined around the date window. The lume easily passed my nightstand test of still being visible after eight hours. I think it would\u2019ve been a nice touch to have the bezel markings lumed, but to be fair, it would probably be a little much for most people if you\u2019re not a lume junkie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I mentioned the watch strap above and its unique design, but, as an additional design element, the watch comes with quick release pins built in. Now, if you haven\u2019t experienced the convenience of a quick release watch strap, you just haven\u2019t lived! Szanto offers several color options in their own straps and the internet is filled with a lot of really great quick release straps. The straps have a little pin built into the side of the spring bars that allow you to remove and install the straps without tools. The Szanto straps are NBR Rubber, a synthetic compound which is super flexible and, in my experience, does not collect lint. The quick release pins make it painless when you want to change up the look of your watch from rubber, leather and even canvas. I\u2019ve become partial to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ritchewatchbands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">quick release straps from Ritche<\/a>, and you can find tons of colors on their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ritchewatchbands.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>&nbsp;or Amazon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_6c421e-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_6c421e-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_6c421e-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_6c421e-b9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_6c421e-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_6c421e-b9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_6c421e-b9\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_6c421e-b9\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_adf43e-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_adf43e-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_adf43e-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_adf43e-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_adf43e-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_adf43e-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_adf43e-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_adf43e-7b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_adf43e-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_adf43e-7b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_adf43e-7b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_fbfa85-bd.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_fbfa85-bd .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_fbfa85-bd.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_fbfa85-bd .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_fbfa85-bd figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_fbfa85-bd .image-is-svg, .kb-image_fbfa85-bd .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_fbfa85-bd .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_fbfa85-bd\"><figure class=\"aligncenter kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/The-Shane-Dorian-Dive-Watch-1.jpg\" alt=\"Read The Review Of The Shane Dorian Watch\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><figcaption>Visit The Product Page:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/szantotime.com\/shane-dorian-icon\/\" target=\"_blank\">Shane Dorian Icon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The watch version I was sent has a black ion plated case, black dial and optional green strap. I was a little concerned that the black case would show some signs of use if I wasn\u2019t careful, but I certainly did not spare the watch when called into action. After over three months of daily wear and tear, the finish has held up perfectly showing no scuffs or nicks. I\u2019ve done yard work with it, a few beach adventures, projects around the house and wore it as if it was a beater\u2026the watch definitely can be used in the real world and has been flawless so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After talking to Barry and learning more about Szanto and what went into the production of this watch, my expectations were definitely raised. In our conversation, Barry was eager to stress the conditions that the watch (as with all Szanto watches) is built under: a temperature controlled, clean-room environment. He attributes this as one of the reasons the watches are so reliable and trouble free. Now, I\u2019m not sure how the average person thinks a watch is manufactured, but today, many of your mainstream watches are not assembled in a real, clean-room environment with all the checks and balances of a science lab. Knowing all this made me scrutinize the watch even more. I looked over the finishing a little closer, checked how even the lume was and, all in all, held the watch to a higher standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201dNow, I\u2019m not sure how the average person thinks a watch is manufactured, but today, many of your mainstream watches are not assembled in a real, clean-room environment with all the checks and balances of a science lab.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to see, I like the watch and it\u2019s one that will definitely be staying in my<a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/techwriters-edc-gear\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;collection<\/a>. Let\u2019s look at what we\u2019re getting for our money: a screw-down crown and caseback, K1 mineral crystal, super luminova, 200m water resistance, reliable movement, nice strap option, and a great look and design\u2026all this for $275! So that leads us to the obvious question of value; is the Shane Dorian diver worthy of the asking price? The short answer is yes, not only because of the features your get, but because the history and the folks behind it show that the watch actually has some modern heritage. Add that to the effort by Shane Dorian himself, and what you have is a rugged, good-looking, and highly functional watch that will serve you well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The longer answer to the question above is: this watch lands right in the middle of a whole sea of micro-brand divers and watches in the $250 \u2013 $300 category. It\u2019s an extremely competitive price point and you have to know your stuff to get the best value. For less than $300, I think Szanto has a winner on their hands. The watch is original enough in design to not look like \u201cjust another diver,\u201d it has meaningful features and the specs are right in line for the price. I know some folks might think the crystal should be sapphire, but the K1 has a long history of being very scratch resistant. I have only two complaints after wearing the watch for a good deal of time. As I mentioned above, I wish the whole bezel was lumed. Secondly, (a gripe I have a lot of watches) I wish it had drilled lugs. That\u2019s a minor complaint I think, considering the watch comes with a quick release strap, but I\u2019ve had it on some natos already and the drilled lugs would be so much more convenient<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>#kt-layout-id_88d63f-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(#kt-layout-id_88d63f-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}#kt-layout-id_88d63f-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var( --global-kb-row-default-top, 25px );padding-bottom:var( --global-kb-row-default-bottom, 25px );padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}#kt-layout-id_88d63f-a4 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){#kt-layout-id_88d63f-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){#kt-layout-id_88d63f-a4 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-rowlayout alignnone\"><div id=\"kt-layout-id_88d63f-a4\" class=\"kt-row-layout-inner kt-layout-id_88d63f-a4\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-gutter-default kt-v-gutter-default kt-row-valign-top kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-m-colapse-left-to-right kt-mobile-layout-row\"><style>.kadence-column_96a660-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_96a660-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_96a660-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_96a660-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_96a660-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_96a660-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_96a660-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_96a660-b0{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_96a660-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_96a660-b0 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_96a660-b0\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image_b08b32-c7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image_b08b32-c7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:800px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_b08b32-c7.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image_b08b32-c7 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image_b08b32-c7 figure{max-width:800px;}.kb-image_b08b32-c7 .image-is-svg, .kb-image_b08b32-c7 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image_b08b32-c7 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_b08b32-c7\"><figure class=\"aligncenter kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-land43\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Hands-On-Watch-Review-Szanto-Icon.jpg\" alt=\"Real World Watch Reviews\" class=\"kb-img\"\/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to mention a quick story here about the watch. Before speaking with Szanto, I didn\u2019t know who Shane Dorian was (forgive me, I don\u2019t surf!) What I learned was that he\u2019s not just a famous big wave surfer, but also an avid hunter and outdoorsman. You can see further design cues in the watch to match his style and personality, hence some of the green dial options. I was out to dinner with friends shortly after getting the watch and my friend commented on how awesome it looked. When I told him the watch\u2019s name, the Shane Dorian diver, he freaked and started to tell me all about Mr. Dorian: the movies and documentaries he was in and some of his amazing surfing accomplishments including the \u201cride-of-the-year\u201d 57-foot wave he tackled! Knowing all that certainly makes me enjoy wearing the watch even more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I sit and finish writing this, I have the diver on my desk. There is no denying the watch\u2019s good looks and after above average use, I can say that this watch is definitely worth buying. It hits a sweet spot for me in the value vs. specs intersection. As far as high quality, legitimate quartz divers go, you won\u2019t be disappointed with this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit Szanto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/szantotime.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/szantotime.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Szantotime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Szantotime\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instagram:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/szantotime\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/szantotime\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686264-71, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686264-71[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_686264-71\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_686264-71 mark.kt-highlight, 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kb-gallery-caption-style-bottom-hover kb-gallery-filter-none kb-gallery-magnific-init\" data-item-selector=\".kadence-blocks-gallery-item\" data-image-filter=\"none\" data-lightbox-caption=\"true\" data-columns-xxl=\"4\" data-columns-xl=\"4\" data-columns-lg=\"4\" data-columns-md=\"3\" data-columns-sm=\"2\" data-columns-xs=\"2\"><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Danny-Sullivan-Watch.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:400px\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:125%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Danny-Sullivan-Watch.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Closer Look At The Danny Sullivan Icon\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Danny-Sullivan-Watch.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Danny-Sullivan-Watch.jpg\" data-id=\"722\" data-link=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/long-term-watch-review-the-szanto-icon-shane-dorian-diver\/makerldate2017-9-23ver5lenskan03actkan02e-y-32\/\" data-custom-link=\"\" data-custom-link-target=\"\" data-sponsored=\"\" class=\"wp-image-722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Danny-Sullivan-Watch.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Danny-Sullivan-Watch-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Green-Dial-Shane-Dorian-Dive-Watch.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:400px\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:125%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Green-Dial-Shane-Dorian-Dive-Watch.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Szanto Icon Shane Dorian First Look\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Green-Dial-Shane-Dorian-Dive-Watch.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Green-Dial-Shane-Dorian-Dive-Watch.jpg\" data-id=\"721\" data-link=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/long-term-watch-review-the-szanto-icon-shane-dorian-diver\/green-dial-shane-dorian-dive-watch\/\" data-custom-link=\"\" data-custom-link-target=\"\" data-sponsored=\"\" class=\"wp-image-721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Green-Dial-Shane-Dorian-Dive-Watch.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Green-Dial-Shane-Dorian-Dive-Watch-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Szanto Icon Shane Dorian<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Field-Watch.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:400px\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:125%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Field-Watch.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Szanto Field Watch\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Field-Watch.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Field-Watch.jpg\" data-id=\"723\" data-link=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/long-term-watch-review-the-szanto-icon-shane-dorian-diver\/szanto-field-watch\/\" data-custom-link=\"\" data-custom-link-target=\"\" data-sponsored=\"\" class=\"wp-image-723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Field-Watch.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Field-Watch-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><li class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item\"><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item-inner\"><figure class=\"kb-gallery-figure kb-gallery-item-has-link kadence-blocks-gallery-item-hide-caption kb-has-image-ratio-inherit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Vintage-Diver.jpg\" class=\"kb-gallery-item-link\"><div class=\"kb-gal-image-radius\" style=\"max-width:400px\"><div class=\"kb-gallery-image-contain kadence-blocks-gallery-intrinsic kb-gallery-image-ratio-inherit\" style=\"padding-bottom:125%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Vintage-Diver.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" alt=\"Watches From Szanto\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Vintage-Diver.jpg\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Vintage-Diver.jpg\" data-id=\"724\" data-link=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/long-term-watch-review-the-szanto-icon-shane-dorian-diver\/makerldate2017-9-23ver5lenskan03actkan02e-y-33\/\" data-custom-link=\"\" data-custom-link-target=\"\" data-sponsored=\"\" class=\"wp-image-724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Vintage-Diver.jpg 400w, https:\/\/techwriteredc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Szanto-Vintage-Diver-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"kadence-blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Szanto Vintage Diver<\/div><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you haven\u2019t heard 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They certainly have some watch industry chops behind them. 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