Last year I had the pleasure of reviewing the Ghost Explorer, a contemporarily styled sports watch from Australian-based Creux Automatiq. It was a surprisingly sophisticated and solid piece of kit, so when I saw posts of their forthcoming line, the Diamondback, I was keen to get my hands on one. Fast forward to me opening a DHL package, and unboxing the Diamondback CA-08, and I immediately noticed a few significant differences on this watch from its predecessor – most notably a smaller case size, solid dial and a brand new bracelet. It’s two changes that go a long way to changing the overall look and feel of the watch, while still in line with the brand’s overall aesthetic. According to the brand, the Diamondback name owes to inspiration from the venomous reptile of the same name but, just quietly, I think it’s got more to do with sounding cool and neatly echoing the recurring diamond motif on the watch. And while there are a few colourways of Diamondback on offer, this green and gold version is, for me, the clear winner. The diamond detail on the dial is very cool, and creates a complex look that pairs well with the lume-filled…
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