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Aquacy Hei Matau Automatic ETA 300M Dive Watch
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Aquacy Hei Matau Automatic ETA 300M Dive Watch
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The Aquacy Hei Matau timepiece is backed by rich materials and an even richer history. Called the Hei Matau in honor of the Maori people of New Zealand, it’s built for the rigors of fishermen and businessmen alike Read More
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RayF
22216
Jul 30, 2019
GratisSharkThe vendor doesn't like criticism or negative reviews/comments--he'd rather you learn about any issues discussed AFTER you buy the watch. Speaking of comments, watch this one become hidden in 10, 9, 8, 7, 6... ;- )
Wanton86
44
Jul 16, 2019
Posted here for visibility along with in review tab. 
Wanton86
44
Oct 25, 2019
Please see my updated review on the reviews tab for more information. MD locked my original thread so I wasn't able to reply to any of the comments.
guisess93
143
Oct 25, 2019
Wanton86Thanks man. It's sad that the replacement, though better than the original, still doesn't match with the advertising one :<
RayF
22216
Oct 1, 2019
Lotta nice micro brands out there to consider. Heimdallr, Helm, etc. https://helmwatches.com/vanuatu1.html
MarPabl
1088
Oct 7, 2019
Yes it's right here https://drop.com/buy/aquacy-hei-matau-automatic-eta-dive-watch/talk/2503110?utm_source=linkshare&referer=9958VR
I asked them and yes they told me no certification 😞
But it seems that you can call a ⌚ diver without that certification 😳
(Edited)
RayF
22216
Oct 7, 2019
MarPablI agree: no cert, no dive. But this really isn't a serious dive watch. It's good enough for around town and the occasional dip in a swimming pool, but definitely not the watch a serious SCUBA or saturation diver would stake his/her life on.
Aside from the certification issue, I don't find any of the Aquacy dial designs very legible, and certainly no easier to read than more traditional divers (Seikos, for instance). I don't imagine that problem gets any better the deeper one dives.
Fortunately, I'm not a diver, but if I was, and my life truly depended on the watch I wore, I'd shell out for a Marinemaster 300M or 300 Tuna without hesitation. I like living!
A community member
Jul 26, 2019
" 1769.... in which (Cook) discovered New Zealand"
NZ was not 'discovered' by Capt Cook - the Maori had already been there for a couple of thousand years.
A community member
Jul 27, 2019
SDanteGood pickup... I was born in Tasmania and probably should have remembered that...
RayF
22216
Jul 22, 2019
Dubious marketing term number 1:
“rich materials”
Dubious marketing term number 2:
”built for the rigors of fishermen and businessmen alike.”
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RayF
22216
Jul 22, 2019
Merely highlighted a few lines from MDs lame marketing pitch--evidently I can't say what they say? Real problem is the vendor--just read the back and forth between him and @Wanton86. I guess MD will start hiding comments from everyone who bought one of these watches and felt they didn't live up the claims. Damn shame.
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Hewitt29
Jul 23, 2019
RayFYea that’s what I thought. I read that and I’ve seen and read some other complaints with photos of defective dials, one was missing a letter lol
Watchguy78
Apr 14, 2019
Eta 2824 is 28,800
Axeguy
1372
Apr 15, 2019
AquacyOh, that is awesome! 'Cept now I need to buy two! (Full lume and black mop)
Forcite
102
Apr 12, 2019
This watch looks like great value and checks almost all the boxes I'm looking for in a diver. Too bad the logo and 1769 just kill it for me. Hopefully I'm a minority.
Forcite
102
Apr 12, 2019
Everyone is gonna have different taste when it comes to style. FWIW I do quite like the look of the "White Mother of Pearl" even if it isn't for me.
RayF
22216
Oct 22, 2019
Evidently the moderator has no problem with the vendor blaming the MD members who purchased the watch for the issues they're concerned about, but does have a problem with me pointing it out?
"Literally the only complaints we have had have been from drop customers that read this review then decided to find issue with their dial after the fact and in some cases after owning it for months with no complaint. Prior to this review there were no problems."
RayF
22216
Oct 26, 2019
Not a problem. I think we all know who the gamer was. No doubt you’re doing your best just to keep up. Hopefully we’re at a point where you can take a break now.
AlexPk
7197
Community
Oct 26, 2019
RayFI've unhidden all the ones I could find, but be sure to flag me if anything else goes missin round these parts.
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