Hruodland F022 Retro TV Chronograph Full review

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 72

  • @RandallSlick
    @RandallSlick Год назад +7

    That's great. Seems strange that the Chinese seem more interested in vintage Swiss classics than the Swiss do. I'm glad someone does.

  • @duncancameron398
    @duncancameron398 Год назад +10

    love it, great to see more of these square shape watches making a return

  • @RobinhoodarrowsRHA
    @RobinhoodarrowsRHA Год назад +7

    Ooooh close, but no cigar.
    I love the 70's retro vibe. Even though I'm not a quartz fan I was ready to get my money out until... No AR is a must these days (at least for me) and the clasp with no micro adjust is inexcusable. How much would 4 holes cost Hroudland? I mean, come on!
    If a V2 comes out with the improvements, count me in. I'd love to have a watch with this cool styling on my wrist!
    Great review. Subbed! 👌

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +1

      Thank you, sir. Definitely some shortcomings. I'll be looking for a V2 as well.

  • @spgk6470
    @spgk6470 Год назад +7

    That's a nice and interesting looking watch! Many deal breakers with this one, the clasp, the crystal, the price... Well i guess i'll wait for PD to copy this and offer one at 90$ .

  • @Brokmod
    @Brokmod Год назад +8

    A nice homage to the Omega Speedmaster 1045 TV dial

  • @SteveFWatches
    @SteveFWatches Год назад +6

    Starsky and hutch themed intro,? This watch looks phenomenal happy to see new case shapes and designs

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +3

      Haha, for sure. Love me some 70's disco. Do love these more interesting case shapes. Brings something new to the (review) table.

  • @brianmsahin
    @brianmsahin Год назад +2

    Very cool watch Steve. Like the overall design. I went from having no chronographs in 2022 to three of them in 2023. The only issue for me is that I prefer bigger dials for a chronograph. 38mm is a little bit small for reading the dials. My own chronos are 42, 43 and 44.5mm. I would love this in a bigger size to suit my 8.1" wrist. A few minutes of 600 grade emery paper will smooth out the sharp edges on the case, just be careful to mask the sides. The only other thing is if they're going to do an integrated bracelet, they need to do it right.

  • @stephenhuber1079
    @stephenhuber1079 Год назад +6

    Cool modification on the leather rally strap, Steve! I love the look of this watch along with the dimensions. I think I'll order the blue dial. Great review, thank you!

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +3

      Thanks, Stephen. The right strap would look really good on this thing IMO

    • @JosephdeLeonX
      @JosephdeLeonX Год назад

      Your review got me to buy this watch because of the leather strap show. Will probably buy a strap and mod it. So 22 instead of a 20?

  • @PINKFL0YD-s2h
    @PINKFL0YD-s2h Год назад +1

    This is a lovely looking omega homage, in my opinion. The original has the airplane second hand. I've no chronos so I'll have to get this.

  • @baz.r
    @baz.r Год назад +2

    Love the retro vibe. Waiting for a review of the similarly styled and cheaper Tactical Frog to see how they compare.

  • @jazzman5598
    @jazzman5598 Год назад +4

    So good to say Good riddance to the idiot dial (Is it day time? Are we in outer space?) & FINALLY replaced it with a very useful 12 hour totalizer. Fine review Steve. Thanks

    • @hoppysport2872
      @hoppysport2872 Год назад

      Great call, Jazzman! I posted that they made a huge mistake by no going with the Seiko SII caliber VK-67 movement, which features a 12 hour totaliser and a non-jumping main chrono hand.

  • @chrislim7976
    @chrislim7976 Год назад +1

    They could add some color to the seconds hand to make it easier to read. Just something to contrast all the white hands.

  • @watchalot919
    @watchalot919 Год назад

    I initially didn't like it, but the more I see it the more it grows on me

  • @MrKanjidude
    @MrKanjidude Год назад

    Great review. I'm very grateful that you showed the total width including the bracelet. I had contemplated getting this stunner of a watch, but it clearly wouldn't fit on my tiny 6.5" wrist.

  • @XjohnjohnX88
    @XjohnjohnX88 Год назад +1

    It's a very cool and unique watch. I liked it in photo, I like it even more in video 😊
    But it's a shame about the clasp
    Thanks for the great review, Steve.

  • @MosheFeder
    @MosheFeder 10 месяцев назад

    I'm a fan of the vintage Speedmaster this watch homages, which makes this one very appealing. I can live with the AR-coating and seconds-hand shortcomings you mention. Having a small wrist, though, the limited compliance of the - admittedly handsome - bracelet and the lack of micro adjustments on the clasp are what lead me to hesitate. I hope Hruodland will do a V.2 that addresses these issues. Thanks for your detailed review.

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Glad it was helpful. I don't see it happening, but I hope to see a V2 as well.

  • @igorR061
    @igorR061 Год назад +1

    Very nice review, really nice looking watch, too bad this bracelet don´t seem to fits my thin wrist, because of the flexibility.

  • @rishistavray3622
    @rishistavray3622 Год назад +2

    Price is kinda steep for a non-mecha quartz. Great job on that fun intro!

    • @kroon275
      @kroon275 Год назад

      I was hoping it was a mecha quartz too. But still a fantastic watch. Classic styling

  • @holgermuller3597
    @holgermuller3597 Год назад +1

    Thanks for this review, Steve, nice and seamless like always! Very nice watch, I hope this retro wave will never stop 😀. I think with a little color tip it can compete with watches from Straton. See you in your next 👍👍👍

  • @gren509
    @gren509 Год назад

    Another fantastic review. A great watch, possibly better than the original; The 5100 movement had it's limitations !

  • @dunderhay9169
    @dunderhay9169 Год назад

    Great review of an interesting watch. I like the style, but the clasp isn't great. Thanks for pointing out the slop in the chronograph hand, that would be a deal breaker for me.

  • @hoppysport2872
    @hoppysport2872 Год назад

    A superlative review. I love the watch and bracelet. They made a huge mistake by not going with the Seiko SII caliber VK-67 movement which features a 12 hour totaliser and the non-jumping main chrono hand.

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +1

      Completely agree...though they would have lost the day wheel....I would have taken that trade-off, though

    • @hoppysport2872
      @hoppysport2872 Год назад +1

      @@EscapeWheel Agree. Plus I pretty much know the day of the week without having to look at my watch. The Seiko VK-67 with its 12 hour totaliser and bright white hands would completely transform this watch into the look and functionality of a $3,000+ timepiece.

  • @SteveBiedermann
    @SteveBiedermann Год назад +1

    Me watching that second hand sweep back: 👀. Me watching the slop in the second hand seconds later: 🙄

  • @aviator_bryan
    @aviator_bryan 5 месяцев назад

    Great review, I just bought one in black.

  • @JoeyTen
    @JoeyTen Год назад +1

    Maaan if they make a version with a Seagull mechanical movement, I wouldn't hesitate to buy

  • @danielm2827
    @danielm2827 Год назад

    Very nice. Good review. Omologato makes a pretty similar watch too

  • @sanatevreni2275
    @sanatevreni2275 4 месяца назад

    12:00 actually seiko vk67 movement has the same 12hr chrono functions as the same with that

  • @davea8378
    @davea8378 Год назад

    Probably one of the coolest, unique designs. How would I find a replacement strap for it in the future if needed ?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +1

      A leather strap would just need some notches cut into a 22mm strap to fit the 14mm lugs.

  • @christopherjohnson4276
    @christopherjohnson4276 Год назад

    I love this. Wish it wasn't an integrated bracelet tho. Nice one. ❤ ⌚️

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +1

      I'm fine with it being integrated, but they should have just gone with 20mm lug opening.

  • @TheDonCucaracho
    @TheDonCucaracho Год назад

    That's 100% my dad's style lol
    It's too pricey and I already gave him a nice seiko, but this would be awesome as a gift

  • @neildcosta5932
    @neildcosta5932 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for this detailed review.

  • @PaulFisher-r4c
    @PaulFisher-r4c День назад

    Thank you sir. Great review.

  • @Carlos75307
    @Carlos75307 Месяц назад

    Me gusta mucho pero comparado a otras marcas Chinas esta muy caro, comparado con los Pagani Desing, espero otras marcas lo saquen

  • @gagsy100
    @gagsy100 Год назад

    I’m liking this.. many thanks for the upload.

  • @khole15
    @khole15 Месяц назад

    This watch looks super good! the dimensions are perfect! but they ofcourse managed to ruin it by having male end links, the effective L2L is over 60 MM!!!!

  • @maxfaberg128
    @maxfaberg128 Год назад

    I like this watch. Is there a vk movement with the same complications?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +1

      No. Similar layout but different counters and no day indicator

  • @Orientgalaxy
    @Orientgalaxy Год назад

    Can you tell me what size of strap should I buy? Bracelete is a little bit too big for me so I want to change it like your racing strap

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад

      The pin area is 14mm. Bracelet width is 22mm.
      So for best fit you need to go off those dimension. You'll probably have to cut the strap yourself

    • @Orientgalaxy
      @Orientgalaxy Год назад

      So you mean I have to buy 22mm strap and cut it end link of it to 14mm by myself?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад

      @@Orientgalaxy correct. You may get lucky finding one, but I doubt it

  • @certifr1ed619
    @certifr1ed619 Год назад

    How do you modify the strap like that?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +2

      Just cut it with a sharp knife

  • @andrewsmactips
    @andrewsmactips Год назад

    Looks to me at around 13:50 that the tube comes out with the crown. Not too happy about that.

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +1

      Just checked the watch and I'm not sure what you were seeing...maybe the bottom of the crown? Either way, the tube is still in tact in the case 👍

  • @spring899
    @spring899 Год назад

    Roland ?

  • @dachanist
    @dachanist Год назад

    This isn’t unique its a speedmaster tv clone. Yes the design is incredibly cool and in this condition the real thing would be worth as much as small car.

  • @hflyer82
    @hflyer82 5 месяцев назад

    Homage to Omega speed master tv dial

  • @kroon275
    @kroon275 Год назад

    Noooooo
    I really liked it until you mentioned hair puller, no micro adjust and divers clasp. Wtf

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +2

      Pulled my arm hair once, but it's been fine since. 🤷
      Definitely the wrong clasp for this watch though

    • @kroon275
      @kroon275 Год назад +1

      @@EscapeWheel yeh. No micro adjust is just stupid 😞

  • @avronaut
    @avronaut 5 месяцев назад

    The Caliber is bad

  • @metalmike105
    @metalmike105 Год назад

    I always loved the look of the omega this is a homage of... But jesus is this thing small. I mean it looks teeny tiny on your wrist, almost approaching the size of a woman's watch. I wish they'd make a large version, but I know that'll never happen. Too bad 😔

  • @timeintheuk
    @timeintheuk Год назад +1

    to be honest im sure you have far better watches to wear .

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +4

      But none looks this funky!

    • @timeintheuk
      @timeintheuk Год назад

      @@EscapeWheel funky as in a bad smell or the music ?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Год назад +4

      @@timeintheuk funky as in the style.

  • @franklinzhao9802
    @franklinzhao9802 Год назад

    Hates from wife just make this watch even better, exactlly!!

  • @dreamtube3433
    @dreamtube3433 Год назад

    Very nice Omega Mark 4 rip off :DDDD Why didn´t they name this watch "Hodor"?:DDDDDD