Review of the AirNautic AN

TheG-2S shows that little changes can have a big impact; the distinctivecarbon fibre dial of the original model has been swapped for a matteblack dial with the OCEAN7 logo moved to the 3 o'clock position.Running seconds are now shown at 6 o'clock and elapsed minutes andhours at 12 and 9, respectively. The new dial is slightly larger, cleaner, and feels altogether more focused than the somewhat busy carbon fibredial. The original G-2 had a butterfly clasp that was nice but felt outof place on a tool diver; that clasp has been swapped for a standarddeployment fold-over clasp.The screw down pushers and HeV allow the watch to boast an impressive 1000m (3300ft) water resistance. I think the new pushers look great; while the screw down style adds a little complexityto the use of the chronograph, they also improve water resistance.Perhaps the most noticeable change overthe G-2 is the availability of a PVD finish. It comes in two variations:only the controls (blacked out bezel, crowns and pushers), or all overPVD. We opted for the all over PVD on the review model because thephysical size of this watch could use some stealthy styling. The PVD isthick and carries a medium matte finish; the watch and bracelet lookamazing completely blacked out, and both match the finish of the dialperfectly. The OCEAN7G-2S is evolutionary rather than revolutionary as it is a slightlymore conservative and mature re-working of an already great watch.Boutique quartz dive chronographs are hard to come by, especially astough and well made as the OCEAN7 G-2 series. The G-2S is soldexclusively through OCEAN7 and retails for between $399-$475 depending onyour choice of PVD options.