Raven Watches - Endeavor and Venture II

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Raven Watches - Endeavor and Venture II

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Use code 'bruce10' at ravenwatches.com/ for a 10 percent discount on any of their watches.
Thank you again Steve for letting me borrow these, it was a lot of fun

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@gregalonzo747 4 жыл бұрын

Good review. It is always refreshing when a reviewer isn't intimidated by the size of a watch. Let's face it, these Ravens are not fashion pieces, they are tools. Use them as such.

@thomasshaw4173 4 жыл бұрын

I like big watches, especially when they are meant to be used for a specific function. I am new to diving, and haven't invested in a dive computer so a bigger watch is quite helpful.

@rlj151 5 жыл бұрын

I bought the Endeavor last year and even got an extra link for the bracelet so that it would fit more comfortably on my 9 3/4 wrist. The ETA 2824-2 keeps excellent time. The all black face and bezel without the date does look clean. I bought another microbrand without the date and I like it as well (Zelos), but the Raven is nicer. I live in Canada, so by the time the exchange and duty were added on it, the final cost was into the 4 digits, but I think it was worth it.

@madrockwatchesadventure4501 5 жыл бұрын

The Endeavor is amazing!!! Never heard of these watches before.

@khronokraze 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a look at the Raven watches. I've also been an admire from afar, but have been impressed from what information I could gather and almost everyone's that has had the pleasure to own or at least have the watch for review has always had positive things to say. I was most interested in one of their models that has a pastel blue/teal dial color.. which I think sold out pretty fast.

@keitumetsemabuza9940 5 жыл бұрын

Very very nice, well done Raven. You did a great job

@dontrombetti2706 3 жыл бұрын

That one was my favorite too!

@John_rbg 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you opinion and the video. I’ve been eyeing the Venture II, but was hesitant until today. I just ordered the Venture II from the Raven Watches website using your discount code for 10% off!

@davidmckenna1549 4 жыл бұрын

My pick is the Endeavor. I like larger watches. I get a kick out of the Seiko fan-boys who dislike big watches, unless of course, it is a Seiko 😉

@jefferyneu3915 5 жыл бұрын

That lumed bezel is awesome! I liked the Venture II at first, but once I saw the fully lumed bezel, the Endeaver won!

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

YES

@stevegarrett4869 5 жыл бұрын

that endeavor is SWEET!!!! I want one!!! they need to make then in some tudor colors like gold and blood red.

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

I've already mailed it back otherwise I'd bring it by for you to see

@MNeuenswander 5 жыл бұрын

I like the Venture II between the two but interesting that the bezel has lume application as that doesn't seem too common.

@jakebrown3822 5 жыл бұрын

Damn, Bruce. You are an upload machine! Great work as always.

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I'm trying to keep on top of things I do see it slowing down next week a little.

@jamiesavery1973 5 жыл бұрын

Yep Endeavour is the one looks very nice

@alexsdg3441 5 жыл бұрын

hey bruce, very cool looking watches you got there. I love the endeavor bracelet and clasp. by the way, the clasp has some sort of Glide-lock type of extension? that would be wonderful. the bezel clicking sound is so assuring that my new Steinhart OVM 42mm is even envious. ha ha ha the price is little bit on stiff side, but I am sure that the watches are better made than Steinhart that uses ETA2824 like Raven. wonderful review, Bruce. thanks a lot.

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

You bet Alex. Each clasp has a push button ratchet extension. Similar to what you see from strapcode bracelets. They are pretty thick though. I would personally prefer a locking fold over like your OVM

@herbhandyman8933 5 жыл бұрын

Nice watch (Endeavor) if you have the wrist size to match. Ceramic bezel, lumed bezel, apllied indices, extreme depth rating, ETA movement, metal bracelet = huge value. I was surprised when you said the prices and they are almost the same?! One characteristic that concerns me is the sharp protruding edge of the proud crystal; too exposed and asking to be chipped. So many good looking watches, especially in this style. How do you choose?

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

lol good question. I don't have the answer to

@22Phanatic 5 жыл бұрын

Like that Venture II , very nice! Tho both look cool 😎 really like the Trekker on the website

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Trekker does look really cool. Would like to see Steve re-release the jubilee bracelet he did

@Ocean-Nomad 5 жыл бұрын

The Raven is similar to the Alpina Alpiner 4 you just reviewed. But the smaller size is definitely a huge advantage IMO. Are you going to to an in depth review of the Raven? Would love some more info on the bracelet. Edit; The Endeavor has a Breitling Superocean Heritage II 42 feel to it. Would probably look nice on that type of mesh bracelet

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry I mailed them back today. The bracelets are solid and put together with screw pins. The clasps are very bulky and have a push button expansion system to them. They feel as solid as the rest of the watches

@VTheGuerrilla 5 жыл бұрын

I own a raven venture. I love it.

@rockon21ful 5 жыл бұрын

Great review, I really like the both of them...

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor

@rockon21ful 5 жыл бұрын

Bruce Williams thank you Bruce for amazing reviews and by Far the best camera work on KZfaq for the watch world 😉👍

@seikocookiemonster6327 5 жыл бұрын

would like to see the black dial version is there one on youtube?

@hanknova7771 5 жыл бұрын

I noticed that you didn't focus on the bracelets at all in this video. The first diver you showed looked to have a lot of play and space between the links. I'd like to hear more about accuracy and reliability of the movements, as well.

@BruceWilliams 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that. The Endeavor has a president style bracelet (although each link is shorter than a Rolex design) with screw pins and a big milled out clasp. The clasp carries some perlage work on the folding section. There is some lateral flex and give to the bracelet but nothing off-putting. The Venture II has a oyster style bracelet also with screw pins and a milled clasp but no perlage work. Each will have a ratcheting extension system similar to what you would find on a strapcode. Both use ETA 2824-2 movements that you cannot see through metal casebacks. Accuracy when I had these for the week was about 6 seconds variance per day. The 2824 is a good movement and I'm glad Steve went with those over cheaper options.

@dbrph 5 жыл бұрын

Nice watches but pricey. If I was to pick one I would spend my money on Alpina Alpiner 4 blue face and don’t forget the Phoibos divers at about $230. Just my opinion. The market is getting very saturated with lots of great dive watches.