Nordic Marine Instruments SØVÆRN - Cool Watch But Hard To Pronounce
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- Опубликовано: 7 июн 2024
- Recently I was commissioned to shoot a videoclip for the website of Nordic Marine Instruments with their latest watch
Spending the time with the watch and getting up close and personal, it was a perfect opportunity to do a review and share my thoughts on this latest release
Link to website: nordicmarineinstruments.com
Watch featured in this video: Nordic Marine Instruments SØVÆRN
NOTE: I had to remove the promo video because the music was in breach of RUclipss copyright
Thanks for watching.. 
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Look nice up close.
Dressy with nice soothing colour combo.
That’s how I felt looking at it.
Cheers.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you appreciate the clean and soothing color combination of our timepieces. At Nordic Marine Instruments, we pride ourselves on our distinctive Nordic design language, which blends elegance with functionality to create watches that are both stylish and versatile. If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to reach out. 😊 Cheers, Team NMI
Great intro where you have the watch rotating a 1 rev per minute so the second hand remains at the same screen angle
Great video👍☺️ The "Tryk" on the clasp buttons means "Push", and the name "Søværnet" basically means "The Nayy" (Im Danish).
Thanks for sharing..cheers 👍
@@PeterKotsaAnd I think you can pronounce it like - Sø... Is like how you would start "Sutton" and the Værn is like you would say "Verne", but pretend you are french and not an Aussie. 🙂 So SuVerne..
@@hansakselos4636 Does it include the enjoyable glottal stop found in Danish ( & my English accent)? Is it just me but is it Marketing 101 that most of your potential customers possibly can't read & pronounce your product, besides the company name is 3 words long ( but that will be abbreviated by everyone)? Before I get off my soap box. about nomenclature..another company names their watch after a watch model that already exists - what's that about? I feel better now (!).
Peter your trailers are better than other people’s full reviews. It was like watching a 4k movie.
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thanks Criss 😊🙏
With that music in the promo video, I was kind of expecting it to explode at the end.
Haha...
Interesting. In general, I really like it. This is exactly the sort of watch I look for in a daily driver. I really like the general look and I like the shape of the case, esp in profile and I like the crown and crown guards. I like sandwich dials but as you mentioned, I think this watch, at least in this colorway, might benefit from frames. I also think the date could benefit from a slightly larger window and a frame. I do find myself more drawn to the Ascent vs this one, at least based on this colorway.
It’s a beauty for sure. Thanks for showing it to us!
My pleasure 👍
This a beautiful and well finished watch. I mean if the index contrast is an issue you can choose a different colour and there you go. For me personally it's not much of an issue. I noticed they used the Danish word for "press" for the toolless adjust button in the clasp. That's a nice touch.
It’s all in the finer details Alex 👍
Hi Alex, thanks for your feedback! We're glad you appreciate the nordic design and finish of the watch. You're absolutely right - we offer a range of six different dial colors, including darker shades and even a full-lume dial, so there's something to suit every preference. And yes, we love incorporating subtle nods to our Danish roots wherever we can. Stay tuned for more updates on our upcoming collections and the special pre-order deal! - Cheers, Team NMI
Great promo video! IMO you and IDGuy are the best photographers on RUclips. Very good looking watch. Thank you.
I love IDGuy...he's a very cool cat from across the pond 👍
Peter another superb review. Your photography and presentation as always just outstanding.
Many thanks Paul 🙏
The promo video is brilliant - genius work, Peter!
Thanks Matthew 🙏
Your videos are truly beautiful. Great photography.
Thanks Jim, appreciate the feedback 🙏
Due to the thickness of the dial, the date ends up being deeply recessed and obscured in some amount of shadow. Totally agree on the contrast issue, and the lugs need more curvature.
Thanks Pete for your sovaró review of the søværn, nice watch overall.
It's interesting that the movement's origin isn't visible on the dial or caseback. No credit for Miyota, maybe it's a Nordic thing.
Your videography is next level superb as always.
Cheers
Nick
Hey Nick, hank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the review. Indeed, our design philosophy follows a minimalistic Nordic approach, which prioritizes clean aesthetics and functionality. As for the movement origin, we prefer to maintain a clean case back to allow for potential personal engravings, as many of our Østersøen customers have appreciated. If you have any further questions or feedback, feel free to let us know! - Cheers, Team NMI
You must be the go-to-guy for brands getting a premium shots of their watches!:) Great video! Good looking watch:)
I think so..lately thats been taking up much of my studio time 😊
Peter, your promo for this unpronounceable watch was verging on epic. BUT! I didn’t have time to even get the popcorn packet into the microwave!😱🤣😎👍🏼
Haha
Excellent presentation and honest evaluation. Much appreciated 🎉
Nice watch.
Glad you enjoyed it Les, cheers
Glad to hear that 😊⚓🌊
With the white cutout markers a darker dial would have been better on the demo versions, but it's a great looking watch over all.
Peter that watch is very similar to the Henry Archer Vesterhav that I bought based upon your review of it. Since you had no issues at all with the Archer it seems that one wins out. And, Archer gives a 10% discount for first time buyers.
Finally, I completely agree with everyone who said your promo video for that watch was very well done. Thanks for another great review.
Nothing wrong with the Henry Archer that’s for sure..enjoy it 💪
Thanks for your comment! While there may be similarities between the two watches, our SØVÆRN collection offers unique features and design elements that set it apart. From the case and case-back to the dial, indices, and hands, each aspect has been carefully designed to our distinct nordic aesthetic and not similar to the Vesterhav. All Field-Watches have for example plain bezels. Additionally, we will offer a special pre-order price for the SØVÆRN from 06.06.2024 on until the pre-order phase ends, so it's definitely worth considering. We appreciate your feedback on the promo video - glad you enjoyed it! If you have any further questions or need more information, feel free to reach out. 🙂 Cheers! Team NMI
Thank you very much for this good Video of a great Watch :)
Great review, I like this watch a lot. I'm ok with subtle indicies, in fact i think it suits the design.
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you appreciate the design and subtle indices. This watch features a sandwich dial, which is a two-layer construction where the top layer has cutouts for the indices, revealing the luminescent layer beneath. This technique not only enhances legibility but also adds depth and a unique visual appeal to the dial. Furthermore it never make use of applied indices. We hope you continue to enjoy the watch and its distinctive features! 😊
I can't unsee the big piece of debris in the 1 o'clock cutout. Your beautiful photography showcases it well 😅
You forgot to mention the debris in the 7 o'clock cutout as well. At least they are diametrically opposed. :))
Hey there,
Thanks for your comment and for pointing that out. The watch shown in the video is actually a prototype, so it's very likely to have some imperfections like the one you mentioned - A macro lens does not forgive mistakes 😅 However, I can assure you that the final models will be flawless. We've already perfected the finish and quality of our previous Østersøen collection, as confirmed by hundreds of customers, while the Østersøen prototypes had some imperfections as well. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we'll make sure to address any issues before the final release. 🙂
Best regards, Team NMI
I REALLY like that. Nice looking watch.
Its definitely got something nice about it Michael...and the bonus it wears really well 👍
I've been following them them on IG for a while, and their watches seem to be very well made. Their divers model looks nice as well.
I think some of the colours I saw recently on their IG account look quite interesting indeed 👍
@@PeterKotsa my favourite is the olive green dial 😍
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊
Severn, easy to say...Dont have a clue, but makes sense to me.
Nice little watch.
Good looking watch but I prefer the Zelos Aurora field watch. Similar sandwhich dial and case. I think it has a nicer dial and bracelet from what I’ve seen.
It looks like the case, bracelet, crystal, movement grade and clasp are exactly the same as their Osterson diver (which I own), only difference is the bezel, dial and hands. On that basis there's not enough difference to warrant me buying this one.
I can see why you got commissioned to do the video. Great camera work! Also, very nice review.
Thank you 🙏
This watch seems pretty nice and a clear step up from their original watch. The lack of contrast for legibility hurts it tremendously for me. I would consider it with a different color that is more legible. I really like the case. The biggest challenge with this watch is the competition. The Erebus is offering an insane value ($200 less at launch price) for their sports watch with better indices, same movement, and some very interesting dials. As well as the Henry Archer Vesterhav which is very comparable but with applied indices and greater water resistance. It does seem that it can compete with both based on the footage making it look very good so if it has a more legible dial option that I like then it'll probably be a buy. It seems like it wears extremely well on wrist and the super thin design is a big plus
Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your detailed comparison and understanding of the competition. Our new model does focus on a minimalistic Nordic design, which can affect contrast, but we offer six different dial colors, some with very strong legibility, incl. a full lume model. The higher price reflects our unique MØRK finish technique, which involves intricate polishing and brushing, even on the inside of the lugs, adding to the watch's quality and craftsmanship. Taking a closer look on our watches, you can tell where the price differences come from, we calculated it very reasonably. Furthermore, the bracelet is one of the best on the market with its finish and on-the-fly adjustment system. We hope you find a color variant that suits your preferences and look forward to your continued interest.
Best regards, Your Team NMI 🌊
@@NordicMarineInstruments I have seen a couple other dial options that look pretty good such as the woodland green/moss green dial. I think it will be a pretty nice watch that fits into the competitive space
It looks very nice, thanks for the video, Peter.
For me, the baton cutouts should have been a bit wider and more assertive, but my main issue with the watch is the quick release spring bars... If the intent is to keep the watch on its lovely bracelet, then you don't need them. If the idea is to allow the watch to be worn on a variety of straps, then why aren't the lugs drilled?
There was a strap in the parcel, I neglected to use it because the bracelet was so comfortable
Thanks for your feedback! We're glad you liked the video. As for the quick release spring bars, we understand your concern. While we designed the watch to be worn on its bracelet, we also wanted to offer the flexibility for users to switch to different straps if they choose to do so. And if not, the QR-end links do not disturb the wearer, but it's good to have this option in the whole collection. However, we opted not to include drilled lug holes to maintain the clean aesthetic of the case. Our Tropical Rubber straps and many aftermarket straps, like the Jelsdal Straps from our Founder Mick Jørgensen, come with quick release spring bars for easy swapping. We hope this helps address your concerns! - Cheers, Team NMI
Oh yes mate, i know well that "flat wrist" feeling, weird when you least expect it...
Hope you're well, cheers bro.
Excellent review, as always, buddy! While the light blue is beautiful, the contrast on the moss green I reviewed is much better (and it would be my pick). While I didn't experience the QR issues with my wrist, I had a feeling it would impact others. They really do stick out more than most (and, even more tucked, they can still cause hotspots). Cheers
Thanks Jonathan, I appreciate the feedback bro
PS that moss green is indeed very unique indeed
Enjoyed the review 👍
@@PeterKotsa Thank you my friend! You deserve all of the support and praise. Your photography/videography and commentary are always top notch 🥂
Just like with the Erebus diver the Nordic Marine diver did not tick my boxes, but this one just like the Erebus sporty is impossible to resist for me
The website shows a different version. Is this bezel-less version in the video a future release or something?
This is a new release it will be launched in 23 days, just sign up on their website 👍
@@PeterKotsa Thank you.
@@Technic859 welcome
Micro brand bracelet perfect, Seiko.
the crown guards look to protrude too far from the case but the closeups show they don't even fully cover the full length of the crown. Maybe it's the steep ski jump angle they have used creating optical tricks.
I'm not looking to purchase a watch, i just like perving at new models from different brands. This is rather nice ( with a good promo).
Peter, I love your channel, but WTF on that promo video? 😂 I felt like I needed to get-up off my couch and go declare war on something. Anyway, great review as always.
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In fairness to me, NMI picked the music, I did the rest 😊👍
They could maybe, frame the cutouts with stainless
Nice one. I liked another of their watches too but the NORDIC MARINE text is a bit in your face.
As a Canadian / Dane i can say you almost got the name lol. So-vayer-nn would be i guess how you say it you were very close at the beginning!
I need all the help I can get 😉😂
very well 👏😃
Interesting... And here I thought that Henry Archer had a new variant.
Say, LMK when you want to get rid of that Dornbluth & Sohn. You must be getting tired of it by now. I hear they only retain about ten percent on the used market. I'll give you twelve, maybe 12.5... Pretty please!!! :)) That D&S is simply gorgeous, Peter.
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The HA has a very different dial and applied indices, and every field watch has the same bezel type 😉
Stunner, c'mon it is re'
How are you BA...miss you mate 👍
The lugs look long enough to give a Nomos gap on a standard leather strap... UPDATE - I was wrong (again) see NMIs reply
It certainly does not have long lugs like a Club, and when it's worn on a rubber strap, there is no noticeable gap, which you can see on Pictures of our previous diver Østersøen ;) - Cheers, Team, NMI
So its literally a bezeless version of their diver, with a new dial. And frankly i really wish they kept rhe indexes of the diver, because they scream sports/dress watch. With this color way anyway, those marker cut outs kinda get lost and hard to see
Yeah it is hard to see, would be interested to see the other colour variants how they fare 👍
Our goal was exactly this: to design a dressy diver with the Østersøen that you can wear during and after your dive at the beach bar. We opted for minimalism and no date because you're on holiday, and we wanted it to be sporty yet elegant. The new collection is a Navy-Field-Watch, combining the toolish character of a field watch with navy elegance. We appreciate your feedback, Cheers - Team NMI
There are now so many similarly spec'ed microbrand watches out there.... I'll have to see if they do anything interesting with dial colors. Also, if the price is higher than 450 Euro, I probably won't be interested.
Check their instagram page, they have released the colours there..👍
@@PeterKotsa Thanks for the pointer. The green one looks alright but not distinct enough for me to buy yet another sports watch. I'll pass on this one and wish them luck.
We follow a distinctive minimalistic Nordic design approach and offer 6 unique dial colors. The price reflects our special finishing technique, which includes extensive polished and brushed surfaces close to each other, taking a lot of time to perfect. Hundreds of Østersøen customers can vouch for the quality and detailed finishing. We hope one of our designs catches your interest! - Cheers, Team NMI
It is a very enjoyable watch that looks easy to wear (except perhaps those quick release pins). The two aspects that I think give this most of its quality character are the case profile, with lronounced sharp bezels accentuating the geometry, and that (polished?) metal dividing ring on the dial, which gives definition. Yet, on the whole the watch seems unremarkable, which caused me to chuckle seeing the video footage produced with such a dramatic track under it. That drama does not suit this watch, which seems rather bakanced and restrained. Initially I thought that the the thin markers and long hands just lack a little girth to make this work well. Certainly here that would have helped with legibility. The date is set too deep and the window too tight, and I don't like that the sandwich layer with a white colour is visible just abkve that date layer. Minute detail, but there. Legibility, though, I generally find is good on most watches, so it comes down to more extreme positions or situations in which that plays up. Here the length of markers compensates for the lack of girth. However, I think there is perhaps a sense that the visual balance could have been better. Looking over the colour options, actually the one thay cauhht my eye the most is the pale yellow. The colour plays well with the watch's astute sportiness, but perhaps the much stronger colour contrast from the black just resolves that perception of a lack of visual balance. I'm not sure if it suits me, and the performance of black lume is often critiqued, but on top of everything it makes this pleasant watch also stand out a bit more.
Thank you for your detailed feedback on the watch. We appreciate your observations and insights.
Regarding the quick-release pins, our Østersøen collection also features them, and we've received positive feedback from hundreds of customers who find them convenient without causing any discomfort.
The case profile and sharp bezels are indeed key elements that contribute to the quality character of the watch. We use a polishing technique called MØRK, black-polishing, where skilled craftsmen achieve a flawless mirror-like surface on every visible polished component using diamond paste. This technique, combined with brushed surfaces, ensures a stunning finish.
The metal dividing ring on the dial provides definition and enhances the overall aesthetics of the watch.
Regarding the yellow color option, it's actually our full lume dial featuring Old Radium luminous mass. While the performance of black lume is often critiqued, it adds a unique touch to the watch and makes it stand out.
Once again, thank you for your feedback. We're always striving to improve and refine our designs to meet the expectations of our customers. - Cheers, Team NMI
@@NordicMarineInstruments hi, yes, correct, I since realised the yellow is full lume, so no concerns at all about black lume. What is the black filling on the hands of the yellow? Or are these dual finished metal hands on that variant?
I certainly agree with the convenience of quick release pins, and have various watches that have these. I was merely picking up on Peter's point that they actually come in contact with the wrist. Personally, I think I tend to be more forgiving of the comfort of watches than some, but I don't have one where the quick release pins sit quite so low. It would be a matter of trying it on.
Great to know that black polishing was used for the finish. When done well, that does make a difference to the perception of quality.
@@benjaminvis The black filling on the hands is non-luminous black paint mass, and the hands themselves are black-coated and filled with the same black paint as the dial markers. Only the dial itself is lumed of course.
Regarding the quick-release pins, while they do come into contact with the wrist, we've found that they don't cause any discomfort for wearers. Our Østersøen customers have reported being quite satisfied with the comfort. As for the finish, we are glad that you know and appreciate the brilliance of black polishing technique that indeed enhances the perception of quality. Thanks for your thoughtful insights!
So Vern?
Maybe?...😂
Not a watch expert here…is this battery operated?
No, its a mechanical automatic movement 👍
@@PeterKotsa thanks, I’m gonna buy one on launch.
SUH-vern
Its grain pattern,not sandblasted
Oops 😋
The dial is crystal blasted - Cheers, Team NMI
It's only 50 dollars if you sign up!
What?...I'll take every colourway please 😊😂
Even the nebulousness around the pricing alone is a deal breaker for me. Not smart business practice, boys.
I hear what your saying...
I suppose they have probably tried to create and air of mystique or intrigue, so in that regard I'll give them marks as Im keen to know myself what the launch price is..they didn't even tell me
Let's be straightforward: by sharing the pre-order price early, it gets people talking. When the final price is set after the pre-orders, everyone will wonder why it's higher, having only paid attention to the pre-order price, thus complain. Announcing the retail price first and then surprising customers with a lower pre-order price is definitely a smart strategy. - Cheers, Team NMI
@@NordicMarineInstruments We'll have to politely agree to disagree.
Watch is sold out. What’s the point of brands sending you items for review if a viewer wants to order it!
Hey Rik, its not sold out, the pre orders start in 24 days, just sign up on their website..👍
@@PeterKotsa I stand corrected thanks for the reply
welcome 👍
Its a very nice looking watch, i will order one 😇👏🏻👏🏻..
And the video you made is cool 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Such a clean, elegant but fun looking watch. There are neat little features, bevels and polishes that make it pop as a quality piece. The sky/baby blue dial is just beautiful.
Literally looks like pangani design or ali express job for $60 - $100
The last time your watches are expensive bullshit . Wake up and don’t play with my patience
Just call it souvlaki.
Done ✅😂