Turn the clock back to 2009, and the watch collecting world looks like a very different place than what we know it as today. Much of the community thrived on forums like TimeZone and WatchUSeek, and a small enclave of independent ?micro? brands were beginning to find traction. Instagram wasn?t a thing yet, ?hype? watches were readily available at ADs, and eBay held a treasure trove of cool, quirky watches waiting to be discovered. In hindsight, it was a veritable paradise for enthusiasts. Save for the fact that Worn & Wound wasn?t around yet, of course. If we were, there are plenty of watches that would have appeared on these pages that linger in the back of our minds to this day. In Missed Reviews, we?ll be taking a look at some of our favorites, starting with the Prometheus Ocean Diver.

$500

Missed Reviews: The Curious Case Of The Prometheus Ocean Diver
Case
Bead Blasted Steel

Movement
ETA 2836-2

Dial
Matte Black

Lume
C3 Super Luminova

Lens
Sapphire

Strap
Rubber Tropic (Red & Black)

Water Resistance
300M

Dimensions
42x51mm

Thickness
15mm

Lug Width
22mm

Crown
Screw Down

Warranty
No

Price
$500

?Historical? Context

I first came across the Ocean Diver in late 2009, when it was first offered to customers after a rather dramatic development period that involved a community sourced design, and a change in manufacturer mid-way through. The brand developing the watch, Prometheus Watch Company, was one of a ha...