Hear The Roar Of The Aqua Lion - First Look At The M60 From Vertex
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Absolutely love this Aqualion!
Similar to how for me Vertex nails that modern reinterpretation of a Dirty Dozen field watch with the M100 the M60 does the same for retro inspired divers. If I was being really picky I kind of wish it had drilled lugs (for the look more than anything) but that quick release bracelet and rubber strap look amazing and totally negate the need for them so who needs drilled lugs anyway?
If my watch budget was bigger I’d absolutely have an M100 and an M60 in my collection tomorrow! Love them!
Awesome show as always MWC! Feels like you’re doing a great job of refining the flow of the show and I love the cuts to films and tv shows you popped in here and there too. Really worked well 👏👏👏👏
Gareth! I appreciate this a hell of a lot. I take your opinions very strongly as you’ve been a part of my shows for a long time!
It’s been a conscious effort of mine to bring in and keep a new viewer whilst still give the same MWC style! I’ve shaved 2:30 minutes off the time between the start and seeing the watch which hopefully will help retention!
It’s funny! I didn’t miss the drilled lugs?! Exactly like you said regarding the 3 straps which I have to say are made of the best materials money can buy!!!! The spring bars included are the little trigger release ones. Aesthetic speaking yes it would have been a cool nod to the old days with DL’s!
I’d love to own a Vertex! It’s my mission to now!
It's a very handsome, well built and well thought out watch. I guessed the price at about £2K but £2.8K is probably not that far out for someone looking for a cool niche watch like this. Great video, thanks.
Very cool watch! I really appreciate all the work you put into these vids...The creative transitions, skits, greenscreen work, sfx. All that stuff takes a lot of time and it really makes your content stand-out.
I appreciate the comments my friend! I’ve got it down to a fine art now!;) but this show is definitely not just a fixed camera looking down at a desk!!! Oh how much easier life would be!!!!
This is a future classic IMO. Superbly balanced, clean and utilitarian. Everything you want and need in a proper diving watch that can actually do the job it was designed to do.
Couldn’t agree more Andy! I love this watch and the brand deserves more recognition/awareness! Thanks for watching!
Just watched this again, and then placed my order for the no-date version.
Love the WBF and Design House segments.
Beautifully thought out and carefully considered watch. Any brand doing that deserves respect and to do well
Appreciate that Matty! A lot of guys are rushing to the price but if you don’t want to buy it don’t! You can still love the attentions to detail!
Love this watch! My only issue is the price. A lot to pay for a micro brand. However, this kind of attention to detail makes me think they have a very bright future ahead.
Me to Jefferey!! Thanks for watching!
What a show you put on. Kudos for the high entertainment factor and cool review. Love the watch a helluva lot. Huge thumbs up!
I really like it. Don't generally warm to black face "submariner" inspired divers but this has got something about it that works for me...a Heritage brand name, matt ceramic bezel, the numbers on the dial made of lume, serious depth rating, great bracelet interchangeably, quality hard box and accessories. Throw in that you can wear it in town without fear of being clocked and robbed and it makes it a winner!
Well said Paul !! Love it!!!!
Great show Russell, and probably one of the best watches you have had on here for a loooooooooooooooooong time, imho.
Stay well.
Y’know I think you might be right!
Can’t fault anything Don does, I’m a huge Vertex fan. As you know I’ve also got hands on with this one and it’s an exceptional watch and could easily qualify as the best release of 2022. Great review as always Russ 👌🏻👍🏻
Cheers Ryan! My favourite brand I think;)
Quite possibly my favourite watch you have reviewed Russ. “Two for one on a Tuesday”😂😂 😂
Yes Terry! Me and you can save together!!
I also love Vertex and already own the M100 and MP45B, so one of these will invevitably find its way into my collection (no date, of course).
Great review, as always.
Thanks for watching Andrew!!
Gorgeous piece.
Love it! That caseback feature is ace. I’ve said this in a few of my own reviews and in discussions that I wish manufacturers would line up the casebacks. It’s all in the small detail.
Bezel insert is a bit generic for me minute markers to 15 only. I’d have liked a scale all over.
Keep em comin Russ
Don has definitely gone above and beyond with this Michael. Cheers for watching!
That was an awesome video and incredible watch. I went back and looked at the original field watch as well and put myself on the wait list. Well done again on the review.
Yes Travis ! Love that M100!!!
Right up my alley. A few more hours of power reserve and on the fly bracelet adjustment would be nice, but, I hate to say it, I’d have this Vertex over a Sinn U50.
Yes I think I would to!!!;)
Great looking watch and thanks for such a detailed review! First watch in a bit to catch my interest. Thanks!
Another incredible video brother and congrats on almost 14K subs!!
Thanks Miguel! Appreciate that a lot from a fellow creator!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR ❤️
Loved this episode! New brand to learn about, great design aesthetics (knurling is amazing), good lume, on point branding....just wow. Oh, and those nylon and rubber straps exude quality!
Price is up there - but looking at all of the above, and being Swiss Made, it seems a fair price for what you are getting in terms of overall quality!
You’ve hit the nail on the head! Couldn’t agree more, love Vertex!
Great looking watch, with good a historical links.
I had never heard of Vertex before this video, i'll have to look them up, as always a great video.
Please do! More people need to know about them!
Wow, just wow. Love it. Great review mate
Thank you my friend!!! I do get over excited sometimes!!!;)
Love Vertex, hope to have one, one day!
Brilliant review Russell,I laughed out loud a few times,Keep up the good work.
Cheers Brian!
Good to see the cwc still on your wrist Russ, (I am very envious), mind you the vertex diver is a stunner
Michael!!! Cheers my friend!! That bloody SBS diver that I’m reviewing…. Could let that leave! Bought it!!;)
That's a good looking watch and dressed up to the 9's gorgeous 😍
I don't know this brand at all so thanks for the context. My word that's a beautiful piece. That bezel ! - SUPER !
My new favourite inset! Matt ceramic!!!!! I want this watch!!!
That's a beautiful watch. Love it.
Thanks for watching Brian, it certainly is!
I Second that, great review and definitely one to watch out for.
Amazing episode Rus really looking forward to this one. Keep being awesome mate. Oh and in relation to military divers you should check the Chris Ward Dartmouth a reborn MOD SM300, with, sadly less water resistance
I am currently wearing the Dartmouth and it is excellent. It is plenty of wr for me but would agree it is not a true diver.
Brilliant content and editing. Love Vertex but loved the video more 😁🥃
Cheers Mark I appreciate that a lot!
Great watch with some really great detail. Shame it's not £1000 cheaper as that would make it a no brainer. But for that price, there's a lot of competition out there and I'm just not sure people will want to commit to what is essentially a micro brand (albeit with massive pedigree) at that price point. I hope people do. We need watches and UK makers like this. Another great video.
Pretty sure these are sold out currently, Don only makes short runs , if this was able to be mass produced you could definitely take the price down! But to be a part of the exclusive club….,? I wouldn’t want them to be mass produced! Thanks for watching Bumble! Appreciate it!
Stunningly Mouthwatering Watch & Total Package!!!😎😎😎 Super Review as always Russ!👍👍👍
One of my favourites!!!
Amazing watch.
They hit ALL the boxes with a tick! TICK TICK!!
Definitely!!
Stunning watch, love the whole design concept, the knurled crown and bezel, case back, lumed markers which are the right colour for the 1960s and the case back, even the font used on the 3 6 9 and 12 are true to that period, a bit like the Seamaster 300
The only thing that stops me in my tracks is probably the price, you can get an Oris Aquis for £1000 cheaper and with the money you have left you can pick up a nice Seiko
Still it is unique and if you have the bucks go for it 👍
Paul thanks for watching! How big are Oris? How many Aquis watches are made each year??? Don came back from Switzerland to personally pick up 95 of the date and 75 of the no date !!!!! That’s it! I flippin want one of these !!!!!!
Wow that's a great watch- although they are competing in some very distinguished company at that price point... but with the quality, attention to detail, history and brand revival by a blood relation, it doesn't seem too far off the mark. BTW, speaking of attention to detail- cheers to all of the great work you are doing with the videos. Subtle refinements, smoothing things out, but keeping all of the fun and entertainment intact. Well done!
Yes this is a fantastic watch and it is competing with the big boys at this price point, but it deserves to be! And thank you for noticing the subtle differences Chaz, means a lot that it’s been noticed by a fellow MWC!
So much eye candy and can I just add that presentation. Its like a spies kit. Just awesome. Way unobtainable but seriously cool. The caseback is a bit wacky though but still awesome.
Thanks for watching my friend!!
Love this watch its on my buy list for sure
It’s a special one
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR if i can ever get out there from the states would love to hit and then tak watches with you. Im 4.0 on the verge of 4.5 dig that youre a coach man
The Wrist on the roll song😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Excellent dive watch!
Question on the dirty dozen style from Vertex. Is it true to get one you'd have to served in British military? I could have sworn I recall you need to meet certain criteria for an invitation or some special access to purchase one
It’s a beauty!
I'm getting Vietnam era dive watch vibes... Makes sense I guess.😁
Utter awesomeness. 😍
Joe it’s fantastic honestly
Clicked on it as fast as possible lol
I love the wrist roll on the go section.
Thanks my friend! Good edition?
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Yeah! Personally love it
Why does the arrow logo look familiar on that strap ,,, oh yeh citizen! Great review Russ cheers shane uk 🇬🇧
Hahahaha you and your Citizens!!! I’ve got a fantastic World Time by C in the Madhouse right now!! It’s great!
I'm in love with the case 🤣
Me to!
0:54 Oooooooh!..Me Likey!.. I love the numerals (numbers for you'z dafties) on that! .. What is that watch?.. I'll edit this if you tell me in 10 seconds time
Okeydokey..I'd LOVE to know what watch that was!.. The dial on that is Noice!
Love both your CWC and this Vertex too!.... But I need those Lumed Big Fat Numbers in My life!..
HAHAHAHA!..that "Sea-Lion" though!!😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ahh..the AquaLion has similar Big Fat Numbers too!.. I like that design point!..verrry muchly!
Wow. Beautiful.
Thanks for watching!
Strapoholic my new fav word! Fantastic review and vid.
I’m trying to replace strap monster!!
That is a beauty. I can’t afford it but the price does seem in line with the build quality and specs. I know it doesn’t really matter but that Caseback is trick.
Me to WGW! I love this watch! One day maybe;)
I'd have a Sinn U1 SE with all Bells & whistles to trade for this one! I'll keep my U50 though! :D
Lovely watch but too close to the BB58 price tag. Great review 🏴👍
Being an owner of a BB58, I can tell you Jim that this is comparable in terms of the watch. Thanks for watching as usual mate!
Really like the watch! I definitely see why it’s so much money, but I personally wouldn’t spend it when I could get so many other brands I have interest in around this price or even cheaper like Sinn, Tudor, Omega, etc.
Yes my friend that’s who it’s competing with. I personally for some weird reason feel a connection to this brand and Don?! I’ve immersed myself into the small world of Vertex and the brand speaks to me! So do a lot of others!!!!!!!;) this hobby is a killer!!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR yeah I feel you on that! Everybody has connections to brands for certain reasons. I have a couple oddball choices like a Cartier as a first luxury watch when most people would probably go for Omega, Tudor, JLC, vintage Rolex, etc. for that price range. This vertex seems like a very nice watch though. Spec monster.
Excellent review on amazing watch but the price is in black bay territory and given the choice I’d have to go black bay or for a bit more the Pelagos still an amazing watch with a lot of cool extras.
Neil! Don personally went to Switzerland to pick up 95 of the no date and 75 of the date ! This is an exclusive club owning a watch that has the feel, heft, refinement and specs of an Omega Seamaster . What you need to do is immerse yourself into the brand to really fall in love with it
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR fair point Russ we don’t really see the effort and passion that goes into these master pieces.
Bloody lovely. I want it
Yes my friend!!!
Love the format, crazy but very English. Almost 'Monty Python meets Bungle' of watch channels. :). love it , original but really informative and a bit of fun thrown in. I love watches but I have no time for the snobbery. this is a breath of fresh air. Keep iyt up
I just received a U50 and found it to be a little small. I think it wears smaller than its specificatioons suggest. This Aqualion appears to be bigger even though it is 40mm. I know you own a U50, which one do you feel has more presence? Thanks!
More presence? The AquaLion. The U50 wears like a 39/38 and with the 11mm case it’s subtle until you see the face!!!!
Great video. it's joined my most wanted list. 3k for all that kit I think that price is justified
I’m in to Andy!
0:55 😍😍, they should do the M100 more accessible and at a reasonable price.
Cowabunga ! That’s a great watch
Pizza and Cowabunga go hand in hand!!!!
Very nice watch. So many nice watches out there besides Rolex and Omega. Thanks for the great review!
Thanks for watch Rob!
I think, no I know, you've done a review of a solid Grail watch, with that just enough perfect class (the watch), to boot.
Absolutely!!! I’m now the happy owner of one!!!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Wear it well. And with that watch, it's easily done.
Great review Russ, gorgeous watch, I'd love it...but...no on-the-fly adjustment in the clasp at this price??
There is a divers extension and if you used the last micro adjust it could act like one but no my friend
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Heath Robinson!! I hear you, and tbh, it wouldn't stop me buying one (it's really gorgeous!) but my Christopher Ward has on the fly at a third of the price...🤔
This 16 minute video was posted 3 minutes ago and I finished watching the whole thing
So you skipped most of it….. great makes me wish I spent less time on it;)
I like it 👍👍👍
If you can get your hands on a Sangin Merlin I’d check it out. The bezel and bezel action is superb!
I’ve contacted them my friend, just never have anything to give me. They aren’t interested in reviews is the impression I get
Very nice & keeping the retro vibe , looks a serious bit o' kit ,they've done a great job as you have with the review .👍 (edit) .. but bloody L that price !!
Cheers Ted!
You should do a review of all your Vertex pieces. Because i am interested
What strap did you have on your CWC? It looks great!
Zulu Alpha!
winner winner diving dinner
The lume is insane… it is glowing away even under your studio lights. This is a very desirable watch, right up there in Tudor territory.
Agree Eddie ! I couldn’t contain it!!;)
Enjoy your videos a lot! 30k soon --
Thank you my friend!
Ghostbusters?.......
👻👻👻
Your Wife sounds INCREDIBLY intelligent!..lol.. Us Magoo's gotta stick together!🤓
Spotong .4.49
Superlative stunner.
Lovely watch but. Nearly choked on my tea when you mentioned the price.keep em coming best regards from carl from cov.
It’s up there with Omega quality my friend and that’s the price you’d pay. Thanks for watching!
It’s a lovely well made watch, and there has clearly been a lot of thought put into it. The knurling is the sort of feature which should be on a lot more divers. It’s the price for me. Making a price comparison with Christopher Ward, it’s hard to justify getting on for 3k. The CW C60’s are 60bar, sapphire, sellita sw200 and the finishing and hands on feel are great quality. Oris has also been mentioned, also cheaper and very well made. I guess the military history is a draw, just not THAT £ much 😅
Thanks for watching Dom!
Exaactly...I prefer the design of the original, but the larger hands on the new one. I hate the machine gun bezel, definitely prefer the coin-edge bezel on the original. So much so the bezel is a deal breaker for me...
I'm not keen on the Christopher Wards "Branding".. Its starting to change..don't get me wrong!..their watches are beautifully made..stunning dials imo..BUTT!💖 I'm not keen on their very plain writing/branding on them.. I think they've realized this as it seems they're shaking things up a little..but still!..i personally would like a LOT more " flair" for the prices they ask!.. They have funky "everything else".. But branding wise...MEH!💔
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I’m still not sure why I would buy this over a Christopher Ward C65 Dartmouth as the movement is a chronometer and a third of the price. Also the aesthetic is closer to the military and licensed by the Ministry of Defence.
Peter you can do what you like my friend! CW are a bit of a meh brand to me, take away the CW logo and you wouldn’t be able to guess what the brand was apart from the fact that it’s a decent well made watch. I have to buy into the brand, core values, history , innovation in a very competitive market, If you get that from a CW then that’s superb! I’ve reviewed and handled hundreds of watches now and just good specs doesn’t do it for me anymore .
Vertex 🥰
Geez Man, that presentation box is almost as impressive as your video presentations.
Hahahahaha thank you man!
Could you do a review of the Casio DBC-611
No doubt my friend I do own it
Thanks !
Nice “ Diver Down “ flag on the strap ;)
Looks like a very nice watch but at that price there is serious competition. People have mentioned CW but you also have sinn Fortis and muhle glashutte, not to mention breitling and tudor
Thanks for watching Wayne! No disrespect, but CW is not at this level. I see this watch up with the Omega Seamaster 300. The competition is fierce for sure, but like with all watches, you fall for certain ones!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I didn't put cw at this level but the price isn't either. Unfortunately I don't have any experience with watches of this calibre but I would have thought that the pelagos fxd and the new fortis diver were in this ball park. I do own a cw though and for me I could not justify the extra cost to the extra quality
@@waynesellers4078 I think the FXD would be spot on my friend. I’m not sure you e fallen enough down this addictive rabbit hole ;) you’ll justify it Somewhen I guarantee;)
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR luckily my wallet is no where near deep enough for the watches I want so I'll just settle for a vostok next. When the bracelet option is more expensive than most of my watches I know its just a dream.
Gee it is a stunner isn't it. It's a modern clasic and well made comes at a price.
Yes Matty!
To be honest I like their first watch more.
Such a hard choice !
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR awesome stuff 👍
Ok…. So after that first close up, I might have to add a no-date to my collection 🤦🏻♂️ only problem… it has a lot of competition at that price point!
Hahahahaha sorry my friend! But not sorry!!!!
Hey would you purchase this or a GS quartz?
Well I bought the GS!!!;) I’d go with Vertex! In the cold light of day! I’ve fallen for the brand and small exclusivity!
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR
I really thought you'd say the GS that probably says alot about the quality of the Vertex, thanks that's made my decision easier 👍
Hahahahahaha this GS is magnificent! But for me the connections you get with a brand pulls you in stronger!;) it maybe different to you! Can’t go wrong with either !;)
I would really like to see Mr Pagani interviewing a known watch enthusiast.
Absolutely!!!
Yea interwiew Hugo Mountbutten!!! 🤣
I was thinking another character... Hugo maybe?
Superb review and entertainment. The watch itself is high performance and a great looker. Is it desirable and different enough to go out and spend £2800 ? Questionable. At this price point what else could you get ? Depends what you want / need from a watch. I wish this company well with this beautiful watch but at this price point it is in a difficult place. If you can afford and you don't want to join the Tudor 'family' by wearing the latest 'populist' watch brand then be an individual and get something like a Vertex. It is also in the same space as Zero West Watches. Given the choice for 3 grand ? I know where I would go. Once again, great review and entertainment.
Les thank you so much for watching! To me , having had this watch for a week I could not find any floors my friend! I believe the engine inside has a decorated Vertex logo on the rotor but we don’t see it. The attention to detail, no corners cut and flippin proud about it to . Price questionable ……….? Not at all
Great watch and handsome but when I heard the price I nearly fell out of my chair!! That’s what I paid for my Tudor BB58 so I think they are a little too proud of themselves.
From the packaging, to the watch itself...quality with a capital "Q"!!!
Also quite $$$, but you can't win them all.🤷🏽♂️
I also prefer a date complication.📆👍🏽✌🏽
Defo can’t win them all my friend! Thanks for watching!
Price is crazy.
Price is right my friend. Each part of this watch has had any shortcuts, the best it can possibly be. Vertex don’t make a watch , they make a commemorative celebration of their history! Thats why it’s amazing a blood relative of the founder is in charge! Where this watch is made and put together , you’d be surprised the other big brand names are made there to! This watch is made better than a Seamaster . It’s priced right
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR fair enough! thanks for the detailed reply!
Superb presentation as always , the price is the only drawback for me I'd rather your CWC re issue for my personal choice but it's my biased opinion
Cheers Sam! Can’t go wrong with a CWC that’s for sure!
Winner winner chicken dinner!
Not a big fan of divers, but could see myself with this on a more colorful dial. Great show as always, thanks!
It’s a beautiful and seemingly well made watch. The attention to detail is very evident. The only problem I can see is the price. The price is very high for a micro brand. Other micro brands like Swiss Watch Company have fantastic divers for a quarter the price. Especially since is just has a SW300 movement ( which I love) the price isn’t competitive. Personally I’d rather have a Sinn U1 or U50 for the price point ( and I really love Sinn. So basically a great watch that’s overpriced, in my opinion.
Thanks for watching my friend. No disrespect to SWC but this was feels and specs out like an omega 300 Gary. Not sure I’d take it over the BB58 but it would the U50. I’ve just fallen for the brand!!;)
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I understand what you’re saying. That’s why there are multiple watch companies with multiple styles. It’s what makes collecting and buying watches fun.
Definitely Gary! So many to choose from!
Great review of a very nice watch. However, I don't think there is any point having more than 300m water resistance and the price puts it up against some great watches. If I was to spend £3000, I think I would buy a Bremont who are bringing watch making back to England .
Thanks for watching my friend! Bremont aren’t that old!! They were pricing themselves pretty high right off the bat with off the shelf movements , then adding parts to movements to give them the signature Bremont style! In order for them to be where they are today they COULD NOT have done that starting up, if they did a watch to buy would’ve costed 30k!;) I’ve held an Argonaut love it, I’d easily put the M60 in with Bremont
I looks nice and all that but we will have to christen it, Bambi…… cos it’s a little deer. 🤣😉
Hahaha!
It's OK, but for that price you could get a Tudor Black Bay or a Sinn U50 or U1 for even less.
Honestly Frank , no expense spared here, Don went to pick up 95 of the no date and 75 of the date . He flew to Switzerland to pick them up. This is being part of an exclusive club with refinement of Tudor and Omega… honest .
Presented in the BEST Box Kit I've seen in a while. However Way to Expensive SORRRY, for that reason only its a BINNER..! 9 ( ps u sure that's Ur BEZEL ACTION ) Face..???
It is my friend but that’s the price you pay for an ultimate , no corners cut diver !;)
It is a cool watch but at almost three grand there are plenty of high quality options out there.
This is one of them my friend
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Absolutely it is. It's a super review. It's something you need to get hands-on to ultimately know. I think the pricing is critical to Vertex creating a value to the relaunched brand. The exclusive nature of the dirty dozen reissue invitation to buy process followed this theory. Many thanks.