The next 'best diver under £1000'?!!!! Tusenö Shellback Watch Review

Tusenö’s goal "is to be the number one manufacturer of high-quality watches with a combined production in Sweden and Switzerland", and they apparently won’t stop until they reach that goal.

As soon as I saw the designs of this (it’s been shared a lot on Facebook groups and the like by Alexander, the co-founder) when they were first shared, I knew it was going to be a hit. The angular case, simple yet modern sandwich dial, and unusual handset certainly make it stand out from a design perspective. But whilst it might look nice, is it well-built, and does it offer good value for money with an RRP of €795 / $795? Let’s check it out.

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[theostang]

Would the clasp be able to be replaced with another aftermarket clasp?

[Enhydro]

Do we know why he hasnt posted in a long time? :/

[an_accessible_watch_u]

Recently ordered a Tusenö Shellback V2 Blue Dial which will arrive Summer 2024, and I can't wait...

My favourite watch right now is a Windseeker Green Dial which I wear a LOT!

Agree 100% that these watches are phenomenal.

[janusz]

Pretty nice watch!
I've Got 2 Ch. Wards, but this is very interesting thing. This bracelet, this dial looks very atractive 👍

[PeterKotsa]

I am really glad you got a chance to test out this timepiece, I totally agree with your commentary and observations. 
Also, well done also on the photographic side in displaying how that blue dial actually looks in differing light. Excellent review 🙏

[drewsleyy]

The quality of this model for the $$ is unbelievable. The amount of care and fine detail despite the price…closest I can think of in the microbrand space is Formex, and the Essence costs twice as much - granted, the movement is much better. Still, I’m super impressed by Tusenö and I really dig this model! The hour hand reminds me of Breguet, and I love the blue lume with the blue dial. Nearly perfect offering under $1k

[grahamliggat]

It may have been reflections from the crystal but in a few of the macros it looked as if there were issues with the finishing on the hands. Is this the case or were those just reflections? Thank you

[PilotAndyEDDL]

Love the overall design, but something that really makes me avoid this watch is the clearly visible dust particles on the hands. Can see them without magnification glass.

[drewsleyy]

A small criticism though, if Tusenö is listening: no bolder markers at certain points makes it harder to read. I’d take the black triangle markers at 12/3/6/9 on the chapter ring, and add them at each hour marker. As well as a thicker line or circle underneath the numbers in the bezel

[multipl]

Got it at preorder! Bargain of the year!

[watchalot]

It's obviously a very good watch, although I much prefer the Christopher Ward. I would also suggest you look at the Peren Nera Rogue for a quality Swiss made dive watch for well under £1000

[watchalot]

It's kind of Ok, but I think there are nicer watches out there for a similar price. I think I would prefer something from Chris Ward. In actual fact I recently bought a Batavi Kosmopoleit which I consider is nicer

[denniskwok]

That abomination of a bracelet clasp is an absolute deal breaker for me.

[josephm]

I stopped watching his reviews after he become a christopher ward fanboy.

[Andy_TheGreat]

Unfortunately, it didn't make it

[joseoliver]

Even 400 euros is too expensive for this boring watch