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  1. Jun 17, 2015, 11:06 PM #1
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    Kentex watches...anybody got one??

    Came across this japanese brand the other day and from what i've read they make decent watches at a good price,

    the skyman pilot range caught my attention with the different dial combos that are available, look like good value.

    around £150+

    43mm
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    22mm lugs

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    really liking the silver dial version
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    loving those raised indices
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    Anybody got one..??

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    No cannot say I have ever heard of them. Looks ok for the price.
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    No experience with it but it looks like an Alpina Startimer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by happyscrappyheropup View Post
    No experience with it but it looks like an Alpina Startimer.

    My thoughts indeed.
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    not really my cup of tea but they do have some nice features love the crown also size and shape is good the black and the silver dial's are nice but just a tad expensive I would have expected around the ton price point
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    Really like the raised indices
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    Quote Originally Posted by happyscrappyheropup View Post
    No experience with it but it looks like an Alpina Startimer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by happyscrappyheropup View Post
    No experience with it but it looks like an Alpina Startimer.

    That's what drew me to it, although the Alpina is quartz and priced at £650, which makes the kentex look even better!
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  18. Jun 21, 2015, 08:31 AM #10
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    I like their stuff, particularly their military/pilot styling.
    I became aware of the brand over on the other place. They've been around for a while (OEM manufacturer since 1989, own brand since 1998) but haven't had much visibility outside Asia. They do divers too
    Personally, if you like that watch, then go for it - looks like great value
    More here (and review of a diver): http://watchreport.com/kentex-marine...-watch-review/
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