 CASE Today, we will take a look at an all new microbrand based in Washington created by two watch enthusiasts. The ITHYUS ABYSSI 300M dive watch is their debut model and it seems to be hitting hard when we speak of quality for money. The 41MM x 47MM x 13MM solid stainless steel brushed case is a well finished piece of work. It has beautiful transitions of polishing beside the 22MM lugs and is really some top shelf work for a smaller company. The diameter itself really feels a bit smaller on the wrist when compared to other watches I currently own such as the Rolex Submariner which sits at 40MM. The caseback and crown are screwed down and can withstand 300M of water resistance making this a true dive watch, and a very capable one. These watches are all assembled and pressure tested in the USA - allowing for minimal error and superb quality control on their end. A nice feature is the drilled lug holes for easy swapability between a rubber strap or the stock steel bracelet. I really wish more companies would do this as it makes things a lot easier and also I can avoid scratching the backside of my case. So yes, it feels and appears to be of very good quality in terms of construction and finishing for its' $635 price.    DIAL The Black glossy dial which is covered by a Swiss sapphire crystal containing inner anti-reflective coating is extremely legible in most lighting conditions. For example, It recently snowed here in NY and when the snow hits the sun things can be hard to see...but the Abyssi was 100% legible without any issues. The dial and bezel contain a lot of Swiss C3 blue and green lume which is extremely potent and long lasting which was a big surprise for me. If you watched the video review on our YouTube channel - you know what I am talking about. Other than that it is a pretty straightforward dive styled dial with large legible markers and lumed sword hands with a red tipped sweeping seconds hand for a pop of excitement and color. Now, the bezel is actually steel with a Titanium lumed insert which is a nice contrast with the steel. The bead blasted finish definitely gives it a "Frosty" look which I do like, somewhat similiar to the Platinum Yachtmaster besels on Rolex models. Overall, I definitely do prefer the black dial variant over their other colors / it is just a personal preference of mine.   MOVEMENTPowering this rugged diver is the swiss made automatic caliber SW-200-1. It is essentially a ETA 2824 but produced by Selitta. These movements are widely used across the board from brands such as ORIS and even IWC/HUBLOT. A nice thing is that they do have the in house capability to regulate the movement in six positions for their customers allowing for a very precise and accurate timepiece. My example is running around 3 seconds fast a day which is well within COSC specification.. Movement Specs: Power Reserve : 38 Hours Jewels : 24 Beat Rate : 4HZ BRACELET Getting to this 22MM solid steel bracelet - for the most part it is very comfortable on the wrist considering it does have articulating curved links. The finish work is good and the solid end links match up to the case without any gaps. They are using the Pin and Collar system which is quite different but not really out of the norm. This collar and pin mechanism is actually much more secure than a standard screw or pin system which feels comforting. The clasp is milled and contains a small buckle which folds over and is signed with the I logo as the crown/caseback is. Im happy with the overall fit and feel on my 6.5" wrist and I only had to remove 5 links in total.   CONCLUSIONFurthermore, I believe the ITBYUS ABYSSI does add value to the microbrand world of watches. It really hits all the boxes in terms of fit, finish, movement, and specification for the ammount asked. Also, as a buyer we get the assurance of knowing our watch was tested to spec and even further beyond that. I think if your in the market for a well built everyday dive/work watch you really can't go wrong with the Abyssi.   
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