Really classy looking Chrono. Great review. What I really would like to see is a review of the big date version of this Chronograph. Any chance that you get one in for review? Can't figure out if the Panda or Reverse-Panda looks better with that off-centre layout.
Hi quick question. I received this watch a few days ago and while the start/stop button has great tactile click, the reset button has no tactile click and is just springy. Do you remember if your version had the same "non clicky" reset pusher?
Bit of a late reply but that's to do with the movement design. I'm not a watch maker so apologies for the extremely rudimentary and possibly incorrect explanation (I can't find the source I read this on otherwise I'd just link it for you). From what I understand there is a hammer that strikes a heart shaped cam to facilitate the reset process. This hammer is given energy by spring tension. On a chronograph with a more positive reset feel the reset button cocks the hammer and releases it in one motion. On the Seagull 1901 movement stopping the chronograph will pre-cock the hammer, leaving the release button to merely control the disengagement of hammer. It's not a fault at all, just a quirk of the column wheel and horizontal clutch movement (which is, by the way, a very intricate and sought after movement design usually found on high end watches like Patek Phillipe and ALS)
I bought one recently and really disappointed after receiving it. Didn't receive the grey suede strap but a hard brown strap. But also no display back for some reason and just a merkur solid caseback. I bought the watch because I wanted to see the movement, sigh...
Nice video!! Purchased the panda dial watch correctly for the manufacturer in China. It arrived today, used the timer twice, and it broke. It's a great looking watch. However, it becomes useless if broken. Your viewers should be aware that the manufacturer's website has a disclaimer not to use the timer, unless necessary. Noticed it when I was on their website to initiate the return. Sad that I have to send it back. Not sure if you have any suggestions.
sounds like you got a dud, bummer and sorry to hear. yeah, you really shouldn't just have the chronograph running continuously for no reason, especially if the power reserve runs down.
@@AverageBros Sadly it was not running continuously. I was ran it twice for two minutes. Then waited like sometime, and was showing it to my wife when I noted no movement. I plan on blaming her. 😂
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Merkur makes very good watch. I have the panda version. Definitely a great watch. They also regulate the movement too.
At least the name is descriptive and better than the usual Japanese watch naming (e.g., LCW-M100TSE-1AJF). I love the open back.
Really classy looking Chrono. Great review.
What I really would like to see is a review of the big date version of this Chronograph.
Any chance that you get one in for review? Can't figure out if the Panda or Reverse-Panda looks better with that off-centre layout.
Looks like a 60s Breitling Top Time
I like the version with the big date.
me too. but so far I could not find any reviews at all. bummer
They have a pretty military one with a lot of lume named FOD. I’m waiting for a coupon
it's the same company!
Hi quick question. I received this watch a few days ago and while the start/stop button has great tactile click, the reset button has no tactile click and is just springy. Do you remember if your version had the same "non clicky" reset pusher?
Bit of a late reply but that's to do with the movement design. I'm not a watch maker so apologies for the extremely rudimentary and possibly incorrect explanation (I can't find the source I read this on otherwise I'd just link it for you). From what I understand there is a hammer that strikes a heart shaped cam to facilitate the reset process. This hammer is given energy by spring tension. On a chronograph with a more positive reset feel the reset button cocks the hammer and releases it in one motion. On the Seagull 1901 movement stopping the chronograph will pre-cock the hammer, leaving the release button to merely control the disengagement of hammer.
It's not a fault at all, just a quirk of the column wheel and horizontal clutch movement (which is, by the way, a very intricate and sought after movement design usually found on high end watches like Patek Phillipe and ALS)
I bought one recently and really disappointed after receiving it. Didn't receive the grey suede strap but a hard brown strap. But also no display back for some reason and just a merkur solid caseback. I bought the watch because I wanted to see the movement, sigh...
Nice video!! Purchased the panda dial watch correctly for the manufacturer in China. It arrived today, used the timer twice, and it broke. It's a great looking watch. However, it becomes useless if broken. Your viewers should be aware that the manufacturer's website has a disclaimer not to use the timer, unless necessary. Noticed it when I was on their website to initiate the return. Sad that I have to send it back. Not sure if you have any suggestions.
sounds like you got a dud, bummer and sorry to hear. yeah, you really shouldn't just have the chronograph running continuously for no reason, especially if the power reserve runs down.
@@AverageBros Sadly it was not running continuously. I was ran it twice for two minutes. Then waited like sometime, and was showing it to my wife when I noted no movement. I plan on blaming her. 😂
Thanks for the review. What is the Lug to Lug on this one? Thanks in advance
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How does it keep time?
nice sharing
big like!
Is that the same movement that the Chinese 1963 has?
yes, except this one adds a swan neck regulator
@@mrdisco99 doesn't seem like they come with the Swan neck anymore unfortunately
This 300 bucks watch looks better than most 3000 watches
Just put it on some cordovan bund strap and you got the most beautiful panda chrono below Hamilton Intra-Matic Chrono.
18mm was a poor choice. Nice enough looking watch otherwise.