WM Watch WM200 Review – Exciting & Eccentric Titanium Diver

The WM Watch WM200 is what happens when imagination meets engineering restraint. It’s a titanium automatic diver with a personality straight out of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea — rugged, eccentric, and beautifully tactile.
At roughly $200, this is no ordinary piece. Between the boxed domed crystal, lever-style crown guard, tactile titanium bezel, and dual-color lume, the WM200 feels like a steampunk relic built for real-world diving. It’s one of the most distinctive and well-executed titanium watches in the sub-$200 space.

Design & Case

The WM Watch WM200 has proportions that sound imposing but wear surprisingly well: 39.5 mm in diameter, 16.7 mm thick, and 47 mm lug-to-lug, with a 20 mm lug width. The visual bulk comes from the heavily domed boxed crystal rather than the case itself.

The full titanium case features tall, flat flanks with a muted grey sheen that catches light softly — industrial, not flashy. The finishing is crisp, with smooth transitions and beveled edges flowing neatly into the short, downward-curved lugs. This sculptural curvature helps compress the visual length on the wrist, keeping it comfortable even on 6.5-inch wrists.

The case architecture feels purposeful, every angle supporting the “submersible instrument” aesthetic. The lever-style crown guard clasp on the right-hand side is its signature flourish — a hinged titanium latch that swings open with a satisfying mechanical snap to reveal the screw-down crown beneath. It’s a tactile reminder of mid-century deep-sea engineering and sets the WM200 apart instantly.

Bezel

The 120-click unidirectional bezel is carved from titanium and finished with precise coin-edge knurling that’s grippy but refined. It’s tall without overhang, perfectly proportioned to the case diameter.
Rotation is deliberate and firm — heavier than expected for titanium — with clean, even clicks and near-perfect alignment at twelve. There’s minor back-play, but it’s minimal enough to feel authentic, not sloppy.
Instead of printed or engraved markings, the bezel features raised titanium pips at 15, 30, 45, and 60, with laser-engraved numerals — a sculptural approach that gives the watch visual depth and tactile intrigue. It’s understated and functional, an excellent blend of design and engineering.

Crystal & Dial

The WM200’s crystal is its visual centerpiece: a heavily domed, boxed mineral crystal with single-dome distortion that warps the dial edges beautifully at oblique angles. A faint blue AR coating adds subtle reflection control without muting color.
The crystal opening measures just 27 mm, giving the impression of peering through a submarine viewport. Beneath it lies a gradient grey dial, darkening toward the edges and glowing toward the center — subtle yet hypnotic.

Indices are applied: batons at 6, 9, and 12, round lume plots for the remaining hours, and a date window at 3 o’clock that integrates neatly. The dial text is restrained — only the WM logo at twelve and Automatic 10ATM above six — letting the finish and depth do the talking.
The skeletonized hands echo the industrial theme. Their lume application is careful and even: green for the hour hand and indices, cool blue for the minute and seconds tips. In darkness, the effect is striking — crisp, legible, and atmospheric.

Movement & Crown

Inside beats the Miyota 8215 automatic movement, a 21,600 bph workhorse with 42 hours of power reserve, hand-winding, but no hacking seconds. It’s a proven, reliable engine that suits the watch’s tool-like personality.
Operation through the protected titanium crown is straightforward once you flip open the guard — threading is smooth, and the stem action is cleanly damped. The entire mechanism feels engineered for function, not decoration.

Strap & Clasp

The tan calfskin leather strap completes the watch’s vintage character. At 3 mm thick, it’s substantial but pliable, lined with soft suede for comfort. Beige stitching along the edges keeps the tone consistent with the titanium case.
Quick-release spring bars make swaps effortless, and the 20 mm width ensures endless strap options. The titanium buckle is large, unsigned, and perfectly matched to the case finish — simple, solid, and appropriately utilitarian.

Caseback & Water Resistance

The titanium screw-down caseback, secured by six screws, continues the functional minimalism: clean, unsigned, and purposeful. It supports 100 m of water resistance (10 ATM), enough for swimming, snorkeling, or light diving. Despite the steampunk vibe, this is a real diver’s companion — not just a desk ornament.

Summary

The WM Watch WM200 is a love letter to vintage submersible design. Its lever crown, titanium build, and domed crystal give it a personality all its own — tactile, mechanical, and visually captivating.
Yes, the mineral crystal and non-hacking movement are reminders of its price bracket, but the rest of the package — from the machining to the lume — is simply remarkable for around $200.
It’s a timepiece with story, character, and substance — a functional tool watch that looks like it was pulled from a Jules Verne adventure.

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