I own the Commando. Let me just say, this watch grows on you like no other watch. Initially I was not blown away. After a couple weeks of wearing it became the only watch I wanted to wear. The size, weight, band, finish... it's a perfect watch.
I don't know...I'm a big fan of choice. Everyday for me might not be everyday for somebody else... Are you upset over too many similar choices? Or the shortage of "non-everyday" timepieces?? Not sure what you are trying to say.
@@danwaz5218 I didnt say that this watch is bad in any way, it is quite good looking and specs are suitable for majority of watch crowd. I just believe that term "best everyday watch" is to easily given to new watches that few heard of just because those watches need attention
Back in the day they went to war wearing watches with plexi crystals and 30-50m water resistance, but somehow the customers of today needs sapphire and absurd WR to wear their watches to the office and occationally go tenting... Some perspective would be nice.
Fairly decent review, but you whine too much man. Stop worrying about what people in the comments are going to say and preemptively mocking them, and just focus on the watch, you know?
Even on paper (which is an odd way to judge a watch, imo), this watch is a great value at $650. What other watch offers a lacquered dial, 200m of water resistance, and a 2mm thick sapphire crystal at a similar or less price point?
BEAUTIFUL! And, changing that band would be criminal (IMHO). GRIPE ALERT: Why do I have to head to their website to see the back of this case, Jory? Hmmmmmmmmmmm???
I have the black dial Khaki auto, and I’d like to have the white dial manual wind Khaki. If the Khaki had a screw-down crown they would actually be great as a field watch, i have wore mine camping and it was all fine but in most cases divers are probably actually better suited for pretty much any outdoor activity.
My Khaki Auto is not a watch anymore, it's a living extension of my body. It is hard to explain to someone who has not worn one for an extended period of time. (I use a nylon canvas OD green strap by Dassari). 7.25 in. wrist... was not too small (as I feared it would be).
Bradley Greenwood my wrist is the same size as yours did you get the 38mm? I got the 42mm, it’s a good size but the long lugs makes it as big as I would want. I have a diver that is 41.5mm just 1/2 mm smaller but wears much smaller because it has pretty short lugs.
Just ordered it !!! Had Hamilton water damage. Loved it but need something to be confident in. This looks to be water resistant enough to swim regularly and with way better lume!
Would have loved to see the old and new version side by side, and some more shots of how it wears on the wrist, and maybe the case back... and maybe how it looks on a NATO? Loved the macro shots and the lume shot!
The finishing is not comparable, and the 50m WR is a big drawback for some. Plus, this comes on a bracelet. They're very different watches. I could see owning both without feeling like either is redundant
Mike Smith I would save $40 extra and get the Yema Flygraf Pilot instead: in-house movement, better case and dial finishing, 300 meters water resistance.
Just bought the watch! I've been searching for a watch that gives that vintage look, while sporting a "diver" type vibe. And this brand hit the mark! Just a beautiful watch! I really hope they stay around for a long-time, I'll definitely comeback for their third iteration.
Jory, Excellent video. I am at an impasse deciding between the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical (black dial) and one of these. What is your recommendation? I like the Hamilton brand but this Serica makes it seem very fragile. Also; have you heard of the microbrand Traska? I would like to see your thoughts on their field watch, the "Summiteer", on a Microbrand Monday episode in the future. Thanks.
I have the Hamilton. Realistically neither of these watches are going to be tougher than the other, other than the water resistance difference. They’re mechanical watches with no antimagnetic cage unfortunately - I only discovered how useful that is since getting the Smiths PRS29 which has an iron cage. The Hamilton’s blasted finish will handle scratches better and has some historical lineage. This Serica has a far better looking hand set and does a slightly better job minimising a crowded dial design, as well as having AR coating. The Hamilton has C1 Luminova which isn’t very good but has lume plots at each numeral. I wonder if the screw down crown on the Serica gives it it’s better WR, I doubt that at this price point it is a double gasket design or whatever the good ones use, it probably achieves it in other ways. Of the two I’d personally choose the Serica, I only first saw it on this video but I think it looks better. But a Smiths PRS29 beats both of these hands down.
I have the Khaki field automatic which is a bit dressier than the hand-wind mechanical (sapphire domed crystal and a bit of polish on the case). It also has 100 m water resistance rather than the mechanical's 50 m. It does give up the drilled lugs, though.
@@dustycups I just looked up the PRS29 and you're right, it looks amazingly functional, doesn't cost a ton like the Serica, and beats the Hammy out in features. What do you mean by the antimagnetic cage though? Can you elaborate?
I really like this watch, the branding is spot-on. A lot of details that speak about their values so, well done. I'm only sad they don't have the cream dial this time. However, I can see how the comparison with Hamilton makes it a hard choice for many. You must really want the "micro" spirit.
Great review of the Commando. I have it too and LOVE it. No disrespect to other micro brands, but unlike homaging other historic models, Serica’s designs are more original in my opinion. By the way, the second place there is Serica branding on the underside of the Bonklip clasp.
A screw-down crown and mechanical movement seem like an unhappy combination. Screwing in and out the crown almost daily for winding is going to wear the thread, isn't it?
Not really no,there are Rolex hand winders from the 50's that have screw down crowns with zero issues The only problem is people over tightening the crown's,they only need to be finger tight As long as you're careful there should be ok problems
I set my diver time every day (yeah, I know), with a screw down crown, never have had an issue in the last 15 years. Any decent screw down crown can handle daily use, really an overblown issue
No it isn´t a problem. First of all wearing out or damaging the thread is covered by sericas warranty. Also when I was asking, they told me it haven´t happened yet.... So just forget it.
Dig the dimensions, and love the case finishing and WR. Great bracelet design too! Any chance they're coming out with dial color variants though? White, cream, grey or blue even? I love the black, but would like choices, cause I have too many black dial watches already.
I believe a domed plexi would suit this watch a whole lot more, but I understand that a lot of people would complain about this. The ladder bracelet is very reminiscent of the ones made by Forstner/JB which has recent,y been reissued. I love the minimal branding, gorgeous watch. I also feel your pain about living in a right-handed world.
Is the faux patina on the version 2 (WMB 4512) the same as the faux patina on version 1 (WWW)? Meaning does version 2 have the same pronounced manilla/patina coloring I see on everyone’s IG posts with their version 1? Also interesting to note, I read this in a review about the version 2 (WMB 4512): “What’s of note here is that Serica has opted to use the barrel of the automatic variant of the STP1-11 movement rather than what you’d find on the hand-wound STP1-11M unit. This protects the movement from being overwound, as automatic watches will disengage the winding gears from the mainspring at full tension.”
Everyone complains about the price because they compare it to Hamilton Khaki Field. But this is not those mass produced pieces that have simple finishing. This watch has very delicate design and fine finishing which for sure cost more, the black lacquered dial also cost more to produce. I bought this as my first mechanical watch and it is much more when you see it in person!
There is a lot online about how the STP 1-11 has problems... yet it looks like the next production wave of arrival field watches are still using this movement. Any thoughts on this Jory? Thanks! Also - a hand wind only movement with a screw down crown? Sounds annoying and feels like the water resistance might get compromised over time since you have to unscrew the crown every day to wind it. Double also - Joey you are getting white glove treatment from serica because of your influence. Their customer service is not good.
Waiting for my California dial to come in Nov. True, these guys at Serica are class act. Very willing to dialogue with you and answer any questions you might have. And the strap is known as a Bonklip. Another thing to mention besides placement of the crown, is the Broad hour hand. Their first model you could of chosen between Alpha hands or the Broad hands. I suppose Broad hands were more popular as you don’t choose hands any longer.
Hi Jory. What are your thoughts on the Fossil Group owned / manufactured Swiss movement (Swiss Technology Production) this watch carries? I have many concerns, including future serviceability once the watch is no longer under warranty. I was so pumped to buy their new line, until I found out it would not longer carry a well known ETA or Sellita movement
Not so sure I like a screw down crown on a watch that has to be hand wound...more opportunities to mess up the threads...automatic seems like the smarter choice here.
This has been on my radar for a while now,think I'm gonna have to pull the trigger and get this one,AND it's hand winder! There is nothing about this one that I don't love
I really like this style of watch. Classy and with a bonklip style bracelet, it definitely ticks the boxes for me. I prefer the W.M.B face that gives it a modern dirty dozen look.
@@Wynner3 If you are interested, you might also want to check the history of the Bonklip bracelet. As far as I can recall, the original bracelet started since 1930's and was made in Birmingham, UK. It was adopted by the Royal Air Force thanks to its strength, relative low cost and "one size fits all" characteristic, before it was replaced by the NATO bracelet (much cheaper to produce) in the 1970's. I could be wrong, so I'll advise you to look more into it if you are interested.
i thought the mineral glass was a deliberate choice because it is actually more resistant to shocks. looking a bit scratched is not the primary concern for a field watch.
I purchased this watch. It’s beautiful.. a couple of improvements would be to add super luminova to the seconds and extend how far the lume goes down on the minutes hand
Greetings from northen Sweden and a fellow watch entusiast. That was a rather nice timepeice. Personally I don't like California dails,,, make up your mind, please. Roman or arabic?
According to their website you can get it as a leftie version with the crown at the 9. Also, they have 2 other dials: a califonia and one with a minute railtrack.
I love this piece. The smaller brand name makes it classy IMO. I told my wife this is the watch I want for Christmas. I like the super dome old school look myself.
"best everyday watch" needs to be an automatic (so you can wear it every day) and needs to have a date complicatikn (so you actually know what day it is). this is just a field watch.
@@venrocking Thats the one thing that has stopped me, that and the 24hr markings, looks a little busy. But that's a good point, how much can you trust a new movement and if there is an issue you would have to send it to France. Its not an overly expensive watch though.
Hi Jory, great content! Just a quicky: Serica seems to have released a new diver, pretty spectacular to me, and I was wondering if you'll be talking about at some point. Coverage on this brand is minimal which kinda prevent me from pulling the trigger on that sweet thing. Is this a serious company? Can they be trusted? Thanks if you'll take time to read. R
Just a friendly reminder. It’s Typeface, not “Font”. Font is the physical bits of metal, also referred to as “type” (probably the root of most people’s confusion on this) that typesetters rack into an apparatus, apply ink to, and print with. Typeface refers to the design of a given set of letters, numbers, punctuations and symbols.
The root of the confusion comes from early Macs using "font" to refer to typeface options, establishing the convention for computing as a whole, which is the only experience most people have with working with type.
For the price it seems there are better options out there. I have been on the lookout for a 36-38mm Swiss field watch with sapphire, eta movement and water resistance for a while. Just pulled the trigger on The Glycine Combat 6 Classic 3916.17AT-LB7BH - for 290 USD new on eBay. Unfortunately this model is very rare right now. But give it a think if you are considering the Serica. Simply better value. 36mm, eta 2824-2, domed sapphire. Beauty!
@@garylopez6528 Jomashop has them Edit: and no, Invicta hasn't done anything to Glycine as far as I can tell not that they deserve a bad reputation, how many homages are out there now? That taboo has long been broken even still don't let other people's opinions stop you from getting what you want.
@@garylopez6528 I was lucky to find mine on eBay. Joma used to have them but looks like they are sold out almost everywhere. I have bought other watches from Joma and have only had good experiences.
@@Nefville I agree. I cannot tell the difference between their watches before and after they were bought by Invicta. Also, even Invicta has started to make worthy watches - look at the 31290 for around 100 dollars. That is a great looking swiss watch for a great price.
I got the original version after I watched your review of it and have to say that it was the best thing i could have done. I don't mind the mineral crystal and the great amount of AR coating it has. I like the new one but I am glad I got the original with the ETA 2801-2 movement and who needs 200m of WR as the new model has, its a field watch not a dive watch. I believe you forgot to mention the other contention people had was the screw down crown with a manual movement. I love the screw down crown on mine. I always said it screwed down like butter. Great review Jory and thanks for turning me on to Serica. By the way did you ever get your own from the first batch. Thanks again, Brian.
@@jipke Jory covered everything in the review. I love the watch, the only negative is it looks so good and so well finished I'm super careful I don't knock it, whereas a field watch really should be a go anywhere watch. A more casual strap might change the feel of it though. Overall very pleased
Guess what the best way to avoid bad threads is.... having no threads! It’s a field watch, why the hell does it need 100m water resist and a threaded crown?? Who is diving with this watch??? And why? Having threaded crowns is so annoying, it makes setting the watch much more trouble and there’s always the risk of eventual thread damage and then what are you going to do? That’s a repair for something the watch does not need because it’s not a diver. Please stop demanding threaded crowns people. It’s a stupid feature on anything that isn’t really going to 100m as an actual divers watch. That’s 328 feet deep! I guarantee you 0.01% of watch owners ever go below 10 feet and actual divers are not buying THIS watch. It’s nothing more than a marketing bullet point.
I must say I've never heard of Serica but this is a good looking field watch, the bracelet looks a little cheap for the price but I kinda like it's old school aesthetic and function at the same time, I don't see taking it over my Hamilton though.
Serica, really? But I must admit it is beautiful. Btw why do you shout so much and talk like very stressed person? Cool down! and maybe be shorter, I struggled to watch till the end. Overall the watch is really interesting. Positive: great strap, design and aspect, water resistance. Negative: too small 38mm??? for a man? definitely too small, the dial is too full with numbers, the hour arrow marker is too large. and black, again!! It seems no other colours available in this world. Didn't catch the price for it!
This is the 21st-century, why people are using mechanical watches is anyone’s guess. It’s going to be quartz,Eco-drive or solar, and atomic If you want to go the extra mile. Who wants to have to service and regulate A time peace. We all have better things to do
Hacking, but never align the minute hand precisely to the minute marker....so, what is the hacking for..? Can you tell the exact time then if the minute hand is between 8 and 9 minute markers, and the second hand is pointing the 12 hour mark..? 🤔😅
The reason for the mineral crystal is they scratch but usually don't shatter. The sapphire crystal would more likely shatter if it got a sharp blow in the field. Your "functionality" comment is kind of backwards if the watch was actually used in the field.
Manual wind with a screw down crown is not a great idea...you’ll be unscrewing it every 2 days,. Inconvenient and it’ll wear out the threads. Nice watch though. Like it a lot.
How did you get yours? I pre-ordered the very first day. Will only get it in mid November.🙁... oops towards the end, just realised its not your copy...
I own the Commando. Let me just say, this watch grows on you like no other watch.
Initially I was not blown away. After a couple weeks of wearing it became the only watch
I wanted to wear. The size, weight, band, finish... it's a perfect watch.
I like it. If Hamilton stopped printing “khaki” on every freaking dial of every watch they make, i’d consider them
Well the Khaki Field mechanicals that this is comparable to don't... Only "Hamilton." And they are $300 cheaper on joma.
There are to many "best everyday watch" watches nowadays...
We've got 365 everyday days according to sales..I mean youtubers.
I don't know...I'm a big fan of choice. Everyday for me might not be everyday for somebody else...
Are you upset over too many similar choices? Or the shortage of "non-everyday" timepieces?? Not sure what you are trying to say.
@@danwaz5218 I didnt say that this watch is bad in any way, it is quite good looking and specs are suitable for majority of watch crowd. I just believe that term "best everyday watch" is to easily given to new watches that few heard of just because those watches need attention
@@H0kram 366 this year. God is in the details. (coming from an atheist.)
Over-saturated market. It's why I've started to branch off into the 'unique vintage watches' market
Back in the day they went to war wearing watches with plexi crystals and 30-50m water resistance, but somehow the customers of today needs sapphire and absurd WR to wear their watches to the office and occationally go tenting... Some perspective would be nice.
Fairly decent review, but you whine too much man. Stop worrying about what people in the comments are going to say and preemptively mocking them, and just focus on the watch, you know?
Even on paper (which is an odd way to judge a watch, imo), this watch is a great value at $650. What other watch offers a lacquered dial, 200m of water resistance, and a 2mm thick sapphire crystal at a similar or less price point?
Anything made by San Martin or Cronos
boldr expedition and boldr venture
low quality, boldr solos both
Swiss Watch Company Hyper-G ?
BEAUTIFUL! And, changing that band would be criminal (IMHO). GRIPE ALERT: Why do I have to head to their website to see the back of this case, Jory? Hmmmmmmmmmmm???
Wow!!! Perhaps the nicest field watch design I think I've ever seen. Really just hits every note. Thank you for sharing!
Meh, I need a date complication on an every day watch.
I love this piece in all three variations... The $650 price tag, not so much. I say this holding a Hamilton Khaki as a benchmark.
Yeah. Hard to compete with Hamilton when priced higher. I do like the Serica's interesting bracelet, though.
I have the black dial Khaki auto, and I’d like to have the white dial manual wind Khaki. If the Khaki had a screw-down crown they would actually be great as a field watch, i have wore mine camping and it was all fine but in most cases divers are probably actually better suited for pretty much any outdoor activity.
My Khaki Auto is not a watch anymore, it's a living extension of my body. It is hard to explain to someone who has not worn one for an extended period of time. (I use a nylon canvas OD green strap by Dassari). 7.25 in. wrist... was not too small (as I feared it would be).
Agreed with you. If for that price, I am inclined towards Hamilton.
Bradley Greenwood my wrist is the same size as yours did you get the 38mm? I got the 42mm, it’s a good size but the long lugs makes it as big as I would want. I have a diver that is 41.5mm just 1/2 mm smaller but wears much smaller because it has pretty short lugs.
Just ordered it !!!
Had Hamilton water damage. Loved it but need something to be confident in. This looks to be water resistant enough to swim regularly and with way better lume!
Loved it right up until the lume shot. Disappointed they didn’t lume the numerals.
Genuine military watches like the legendary Mark 11 pilot watch also have only the four main indices lumed.
@@Bonpu well that’s a shame
You would like it to be domed yet protected. I just don't understand how you can have both really.
Cool watch but, Hamilton Khaki Field/King is a better value imho. for $350 usd maybe, 650? not so much.
Pay for a bit more wr
This is SO much better looking than the Hamilton
There should be some kind of rule, "All field watches MUST have drilled lugs".
And must be antimagnetic.
Would have loved to see the old and new version side by side, and some more shots of how it wears on the wrist, and maybe the case back... and maybe how it looks on a NATO? Loved the macro shots and the lume shot!
Buy the Hamilton khaki field watch. Less expensive, date complication, 80 hours power reserve.
Biggest downside: only 50 meters of water resistance 🙃
@@DutchBulldog and the ultra reflective crystal
The finishing is not comparable, and the 50m WR is a big drawback for some. Plus, this comes on a bracelet. They're very different watches. I could see owning both without feeling like either is redundant
My Khaki is 100 meters but it isn’t a screw-down crown so the water resistance probably isn’t as reliable.
Mike Smith I would save $40 extra and get the Yema Flygraf Pilot instead: in-house movement, better case and dial finishing, 300 meters water resistance.
Just bought the watch! I've been searching for a watch that gives that vintage look, while sporting a "diver" type vibe. And this brand hit the mark! Just a beautiful watch! I really hope they stay around for a long-time, I'll definitely comeback for their third iteration.
I’m just a lefty wearing his watch on his left wrist. Good review.
Jory,
Excellent video. I am at an impasse deciding between the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical (black dial) and one of these. What is your recommendation? I like the Hamilton brand but this Serica makes it seem very fragile.
Also; have you heard of the microbrand Traska? I would like to see your thoughts on their field watch, the "Summiteer", on a Microbrand Monday episode in the future. Thanks.
I have the Hamilton. Realistically neither of these watches are going to be tougher than the other, other than the water resistance difference. They’re mechanical watches with no antimagnetic cage unfortunately - I only discovered how useful that is since getting the Smiths PRS29 which has an iron cage. The Hamilton’s blasted finish will handle scratches better and has some historical lineage. This Serica has a far better looking hand set and does a slightly better job minimising a crowded dial design, as well as having AR coating. The Hamilton has C1 Luminova which isn’t very good but has lume plots at each numeral. I wonder if the screw down crown on the Serica gives it it’s better WR, I doubt that at this price point it is a double gasket design or whatever the good ones use, it probably achieves it in other ways.
Of the two I’d personally choose the Serica, I only first saw it on this video but I think it looks better. But a Smiths PRS29 beats both of these hands down.
I have the Khaki field automatic which is a bit dressier than the hand-wind mechanical (sapphire domed crystal and a bit of polish on the case). It also has 100 m water resistance rather than the mechanical's 50 m. It does give up the drilled lugs, though.
@@catlike1 Thanks for the reply. I gotta think about whether that 50 m water resistance is a deal breaker for me.
@UnbelievableProductions I might end up doing that in the long run!
@@dustycups I just looked up the PRS29 and you're right, it looks amazingly functional, doesn't cost a ton like the Serica, and beats the Hammy out in features. What do you mean by the antimagnetic cage though? Can you elaborate?
I really like this watch, the branding is spot-on. A lot of details that speak about their values so, well done. I'm only sad they don't have the cream dial this time. However, I can see how the comparison with Hamilton makes it a hard choice for many. You must really want the "micro" spirit.
Great review of the Commando. I have it too and LOVE it. No disrespect to other micro brands, but unlike homaging other historic models, Serica’s designs are more original in my opinion. By the way, the second place there is Serica branding on the underside of the Bonklip clasp.
thank you for introducing me to this brand, it's a fantastic watch and has just risen to the top of my "next watch list". Great video again mate!
For just a little more you could have a Yema Flygraf M1
I've heard a few sketchy tales about yema, especially the in house movement
A screw-down crown and mechanical movement seem like an unhappy combination. Screwing in and out the crown almost daily for winding is going to wear the thread, isn't it?
Yes. It is a tragedy waiting to happen.
Not really no,there are Rolex hand winders from the 50's that have screw down crowns with zero issues
The only problem is people over tightening the crown's,they only need to be finger tight
As long as you're careful there should be ok problems
I set my diver time every day (yeah, I know), with a screw down crown, never have had an issue in the last 15 years. Any decent screw down crown can handle daily use, really an overblown issue
No it isn´t a problem. First of all wearing out or damaging the thread is covered by sericas warranty. Also when I was asking, they told me it haven´t happened yet.... So just forget it.
Dig the dimensions, and love the case finishing and WR. Great bracelet design too! Any chance they're coming out with dial color variants though? White, cream, grey or blue even? I love the black, but would like choices, cause I have too many black dial watches already.
It's a little vintage speedmaster meets Hamilton khaki field. Not a bad alternative field watch choice.
Why the f*ck do people care so much about the caseback? Give the guy a break!
I believe a domed plexi would suit this watch a whole lot more, but I understand that a lot of people would complain about this. The ladder bracelet is very reminiscent of the ones made by Forstner/JB which has recent,y been reissued. I love the minimal branding, gorgeous watch. I also feel your pain about living in a right-handed world.
were i can buy the version 1?
Very nice looking watch. However the combination of manual wind and threaded crown is not so great.
Great point that I completely missed. Deal breaker for me.
But if you wear it you don't have to manual wind it.It is automatic.
@@marduj2768 It's a manual wind watch. Check their web site
@@heiner71 my mistake but they wrote it has movement stp1-11.It must be than stp1-11m handwinding version.
Is the faux patina on the version 2 (WMB 4512) the same as the faux patina on version 1 (WWW)? Meaning does version 2 have the same pronounced manilla/patina coloring I see on everyone’s IG posts with their version 1?
Also interesting to note, I read this in a review about the version 2 (WMB 4512):
“What’s of note here is that Serica has opted to use the barrel of the automatic variant of the STP1-11 movement rather than what you’d find on the hand-wound STP1-11M unit. This protects the movement from being overwound, as automatic watches will disengage the winding gears from the mainspring at full tension.”
Everyone complains about the price because they compare it to Hamilton Khaki Field. But this is not those mass produced pieces that have simple finishing. This watch has very delicate design and fine finishing which for sure cost more, the black lacquered dial also cost more to produce. I bought this as my first mechanical watch and it is much more when you see it in person!
I personally wear my watch around my ankle.
Are you right-ankled or left-ankled?
If people can "decide" their gender... you sure as hell can wear YOUR watch any way you want ;)
does it alarm when you go near a kindergarten or pool ?
Some fliegers were designed to be worn on the pilots leg so whatever floats your boat or spins you props which is probably more apt.
My girlfriend took my g shock and wears it around her ankle. Looks cool
This watch really illustrates beauty in simplicity, not so easy as it would seam. Bravo! 👏🏻
Looks like a good Alt to an Explorer.
There is a lot online about how the STP 1-11 has problems... yet it looks like the next production wave of arrival field watches are still using this movement. Any thoughts on this Jory? Thanks! Also - a hand wind only movement with a screw down crown? Sounds annoying and feels like the water resistance might get compromised over time since you have to unscrew the crown every day to wind it.
Double also - Joey you are getting white glove treatment from serica because of your influence. Their customer service is not good.
Waiting for my California dial to come in Nov. True, these guys at Serica are class act. Very willing to dialogue with you and answer any questions you might have. And the strap is known as a Bonklip. Another thing to mention besides placement of the crown, is the Broad hour hand. Their first model you could of chosen between Alpha hands or the Broad hands. I suppose Broad hands were more popular as you don’t choose hands any longer.
Hi Jory. What are your thoughts on the Fossil Group owned / manufactured Swiss movement (Swiss Technology Production) this watch carries? I have many concerns, including future serviceability once the watch is no longer under warranty. I was so pumped to buy their new line, until I found out it would not longer carry a well known ETA or Sellita movement
Not so sure I like a screw down crown on a watch that has to be hand wound...more opportunities to mess up the threads...automatic seems like the smarter choice here.
This has been on my radar for a while now,think I'm gonna have to pull the trigger and get this one,AND it's hand winder!
There is nothing about this one that I don't love
I really like this style of watch. Classy and with a bonklip style bracelet, it definitely ticks the boxes for me. I prefer the W.M.B face that gives it a modern dirty dozen look.
Looks good... but No Date. No Deal.
In this style of watch the Hamilton Khaki field is the king. Why would you even consider anything else under $400
Because of 50mm lug to lug.
Just bought one ... can’t wait till it arrives. Thank you for the review!!
I'm not a fan of the bracelet - it looks cheap and doesn't fit the field watch motif. I love everything else though.
Looks like a real hair snagger
That's the coolest strap I've seen. Do they sell that without the watch? I think it would go well with one of my Orient or Citizen watches.
Yes you can. Only one lug size. www.serica-watches.com/en/product/bonklip-bracelet/ or www.josephbonnie.com/en/product/bonklip-steel-watch-bracelet/
@@William_Saint-Agne Thank you!
@@Wynner3 If you are interested, you might also want to check the history of the Bonklip bracelet. As far as I can recall, the original bracelet started since 1930's and was made in Birmingham, UK. It was adopted by the Royal Air Force thanks to its strength, relative low cost and "one size fits all" characteristic, before it was replaced by the NATO bracelet (much cheaper to produce) in the 1970's. I could be wrong, so I'll advise you to look more into it if you are interested.
Almost has the charm on my Vostok Komandirskie - almost, but not quite.
Who else can see him taking with his hands in that polished bezel reflection?
i thought the mineral glass was a deliberate choice because it is actually more resistant to shocks. looking a bit scratched is not the primary concern for a field watch.
I purchased this watch. It’s beautiful.. a couple of improvements would be to add super luminova to the seconds and extend how far the lume goes down on the minutes hand
I like the nearly sterile dial: it is very clean.
Would love to see you review their newest watch (the 5303) once it's available.
Railmaster on steroids.
i hope they can make a automatic version one soon
Greetings from northen Sweden and a fellow watch entusiast.
That was a rather nice timepeice.
Personally I don't like California dails,,, make up your mind, please.
Roman or arabic?
According to their website you can get it as a leftie version with the crown at the 9. Also, they have 2 other dials: a califonia and one with a minute railtrack.
I love this piece. The smaller brand name makes it classy IMO. I told my wife this is the watch I want for Christmas. I like the super dome old school look myself.
24 hour track is almost completely useless with the huge arrow hand. I wish there was a version with numerals and without the 24 hour track.
"best everyday watch" needs to be an automatic (so you can wear it every day) and needs to have a date complicatikn (so you actually know what day it is).
this is just a field watch.
Yes, because apparently winding a watch is far too complicated for you to manage
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Old comment, but it is still silly. And just wrong.
It takes like 30 seconds of your day to fully wind your watch it’s not that big of a problem but I do wish they made a automatic version
Reminds me of the Yema Flygraf Pilot. It has Yema’s own in-house movement, 300m water resistance and sapphire crystal.
That Yema is one hell of an awesome watch. The finishing is top notch, I have been debating getting one...
In-house movement is not a pro for everyone as you have to send watch to Yema for service every time
venrocking fair point
venrocking and how often is that? Not often. Take the chance and explore dif brands it’s a watch not a car
@@venrocking Thats the one thing that has stopped me, that and the 24hr markings, looks a little busy. But that's a good point, how much can you trust a new movement and if there is an issue you would have to send it to France. Its not an overly expensive watch though.
$650!? Are these people insane? I was thinking half that. Good grief
The problem is you don't know if this company is going to sink or swim. That money can be saved for a more iconic watch.
Hi Jory, great content! Just a quicky: Serica seems to have released a new diver, pretty spectacular to me, and I was wondering if you'll be talking about at some point. Coverage on this brand is minimal which kinda prevent me from pulling the trigger on that sweet thing. Is this a serious company? Can they be trusted? Thanks if you'll take time to read. R
where can you buy this watch! I love its vintage look and it certainly looks like WWII type of war watch!
Serica watches dude,they have a site
Have to unthread the crown each time to wind it up being mechanical.. That's a pain I suppose
Sixteen minutes of watch review, and I still have no idea what the caseback looks like.
Seriously. This channel can be hard to watch.
Is the crown TUBE replaceable and does it screw into the case or is it machine pressed?
Great looking watch. I appreciate the review, I only wish you showed the case back. It says it has a decorated movement but can we see it?
Love the watch and the bracelet gives it that little extra. How is the bracelet on the arm hairs? Reminds me of the old Casio/Timex bracelets.
Just a friendly reminder. It’s Typeface, not “Font”.
Font is the physical bits of metal, also referred to as “type” (probably the root of most people’s confusion on this) that typesetters rack into an apparatus, apply ink to, and print with. Typeface refers to the design of a given set of letters, numbers, punctuations and symbols.
The root of the confusion comes from early Macs using "font" to refer to typeface options, establishing the convention for computing as a whole, which is the only experience most people have with working with type.
I like this piece, especially the Aesthetics!! But do they make these for men, anything bigger than 37mm.
Put it on a bund strap. It'll look the tits and wear larger
How about the casebook and the lime????
There was a “lime” shot in there. (Lume) 🤣
I'd like a commando dial with california minute track
Can you make a video on ww2 watches?
This is a damn sexy watch for sure.
This watch is really well done. Just the right amount of unique styling, especially with the bracelet. Great video as always.
For the price it seems there are better options out there. I have been on the lookout for a 36-38mm Swiss field watch with sapphire, eta movement and water resistance for a while. Just pulled the trigger on The Glycine Combat 6 Classic 3916.17AT-LB7BH - for 290 USD new on eBay. Unfortunately this model is very rare right now. But give it a think if you are considering the Serica. Simply better value. 36mm, eta 2824-2, domed sapphire. Beauty!
where did you purchase the Gylcine? Further, has Glycine lost its creditability after being purchased by Invicta!
@@garylopez6528 Jomashop has them
Edit: and no, Invicta hasn't done anything to Glycine as far as I can tell not that they deserve a bad reputation, how many homages are out there now? That taboo has long been broken even still don't let other people's opinions stop you from getting what you want.
@@Nefville i've never shopped through Joma! Is it a respectable ecommerce store?
@@garylopez6528 I was lucky to find mine on eBay. Joma used to have them but looks like they are sold out almost everywhere. I have bought other watches from Joma and have only had good experiences.
@@Nefville I agree. I cannot tell the difference between their watches before and after they were bought by Invicta. Also, even Invicta has started to make worthy watches - look at the 31290 for around 100 dollars. That is a great looking swiss watch for a great price.
I got the original version after I watched your review of it and have to say that it was the best thing i could have done. I don't mind the mineral crystal and the great amount of AR coating it has. I like the new one but I am glad I got the original with the ETA 2801-2 movement and who needs 200m of WR as the new model has, its a field watch not a dive watch. I believe you forgot to mention the other contention people had was the screw down crown with a manual movement. I love the screw down crown on mine. I always said it screwed down like butter. Great review Jory and thanks for turning me on to Serica. By the way did you ever get your own from the first batch. Thanks again, Brian.
Don’t think he did. Would have expected it to have shown up in his SOTC Field Watch video of he had.
Just ordered it. Can't wait to see it in the flesh. Great looking watch!
I ordered one last week.
How do you like your watch?
Supposed to arrive in late November or early December.
@@jipke Jory covered everything in the review. I love the watch, the only negative is it looks so good and so well finished I'm super careful I don't knock it, whereas a field watch really should be a go anywhere watch. A more casual strap might change the feel of it though. Overall very pleased
If you like the brushed bezel ... check out Yema Flygraf M1
That thing is gorgeous.
Is there a phantom date position?
The hands look ridiculous.
Guess what the best way to avoid bad threads is.... having no threads! It’s a field watch, why the hell does it need 100m water resist and a threaded crown?? Who is diving with this watch??? And why? Having threaded crowns is so annoying, it makes setting the watch much more trouble and there’s always the risk of eventual thread damage and then what are you going to do? That’s a repair for something the watch does not need because it’s not a diver. Please stop demanding threaded crowns people. It’s a stupid feature on anything that isn’t really going to 100m as an actual divers watch. That’s 328 feet deep! I guarantee you 0.01% of watch owners ever go below 10 feet and actual divers are not buying THIS watch. It’s nothing more than a marketing bullet point.
Guess what the best way to prevent crown stem damage is? Threading. 🤦🏻♂️
That bracelet is really cool.
I must say I've never heard of Serica but this is a good looking field watch, the bracelet looks a little cheap for the price but I kinda like it's old school aesthetic and function at the same time, I don't see taking it over my Hamilton though.
It's a bonklip bracelet, are you not familiar with the legendary bonklip?
Serica, really? But I must admit it is beautiful. Btw why do you shout so much and talk like very stressed person? Cool down! and maybe be shorter, I struggled to watch till the end. Overall the watch is really interesting. Positive: great strap, design and aspect, water resistance. Negative: too small 38mm??? for a man? definitely too small, the dial is too full with numbers, the hour arrow marker is too large. and black, again!! It seems no other colours available in this world. Didn't catch the price for it!
This is the 21st-century, why people are using mechanical watches is anyone’s guess. It’s going to be quartz,Eco-drive or solar, and atomic If you want to go the extra mile. Who wants to have to service and regulate A time peace. We all have better things to do
Do I have to pay import tax/customs fee when buying from the US? I read if the item is under $800, there should not be any additional taxes?
Hacking, but never align the minute hand precisely to the minute marker....so, what is the hacking for..? Can you tell the exact time then if the minute hand is between 8 and 9 minute markers, and the second hand is pointing the 12 hour mark..? 🤔😅
Dunno what changed lately but I don’t get alerts much from your channel anymore... maybe I’m less into watches lately...?
Thinking of getting the Seiko 5 EasternArabic/ Hindi Dial... waiting on my stimulus check... chrono time (srpc21j1)
The reason for the mineral crystal is they scratch but usually don't shatter. The sapphire crystal would more likely shatter if it got a sharp blow in the field. Your "functionality" comment is kind of backwards if the watch was actually used in the field.
(🤢🤮 California dials.) This is a very nice looking watch and could definitely see myself wearing it.........if I could afford one. 😢
Cool video and watch Jory. But honestly, that wristband has got to go; it's just awful. It is way much better with a NATO strap.
Manual wind with a screw down crown is not a great idea...you’ll be unscrewing it every 2 days,. Inconvenient and it’ll wear out the threads. Nice watch though. Like it a lot.
It looks juicy
How did you get yours? I pre-ordered the very first day. Will only get it in mid November.🙁... oops towards the end, just realised its not your copy...
I mean cool but quite small at 38mm, and at price of $650 is quite a miss; Value proposition is not there IMHO
A goo watch for those suffering from presbyopia.Legible and clean.How much?