The last time I reviewed an ArmourLite it was 2014 and the subject was the IsoBrite ISO100 tactical watch (now christened the Valor Series). I enjoyed that carbon-cased,
tritium-tubed beast, so when they told me they had some new models, I
had to give them a whirl. For this review, they lent me a stainless
steel Master Diver ISO501 on a 22mm solid link bracelet, as well as the black nitrile rubber strap from model ISO503.
ArmourLite likes their watches on
the big side (their smallest model is the 42mm Grand Slimline), and the
Master Dives is no exception. Its stainless steel case is 46mm wide,
55.7mm long, and 14mm thick. It's a whole lotta watch, but I wasn't about to let a little extra mass ruin my fun.
I gave it a go, putting the watch through its paces for a weekend at
the shore, as well as a few days with khakis and a button-down at the
office.
The first thing I noticed was the
weight. I am no stranger to heavy diver's watches, and I don't generally
worry about it. After all, unless it is made from depleted uranium, a
watch can only be so heavy, but this one was heavy enough to send to the postage scale for a reality check. Sure enough, the Master Diver topped 8 oz. on its bracelet. It is certainly noticeable, but not at all uncomfortable. I mean, I'm one of the least fit people I know, and even I have no problem carrying a few extra ounces on my wrist, but if weight
is an issue for you, then you will be happier choosing the rubber
strap, which drops the watch to a more manageable 5 oz.
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