I have owned this watch in the past and have since moved it on regrettably. I may have to remedy this today as it is a Sunday that Eddie will have the store open and I feel this may be my last chance to get one as stock is just about gone and who knows when the next time it will be in stock, if ever. Great video and hope you enjoy yours.
Thanks for the comment, yes i love this watch and i don't think I'll ever sell it. I hope you got your order in. Eddie mentioned on the forum that stock was low.
There was a time when product branding was considered cheaply commercial. If you want the spirit of the W10, then take the watch without a signed crown.
Absolutely excellent review, direct honest, giving the no nonsense info required thankyou.... I hope all your reviews are as concise, I've subscribed... So far my most favourite review style..
Very nice watch. Particularly like the circle L (not T) and the standard Super-LumiNova colour (not faux patina) both of which help to give the piece its own identity while nodding in the W10 direction. Quite agree on the crown: An onion would have been nice. Enjoyed your review of this and of the Air Ministry. Do you have a favourite?
Yes, I'm very happy that there's no faux patina here. As for a favourite.. it's a cop out, but even though all 3 of my Time Factors Smiths are 36mm stainless watches, they all have their own, really strong, identity, so not really. Each has its own wow factor that makes me happy i put it on in the morning. I can't pick a favourite, but will say that it was the Air Ministry that got me into Time Factors, so i think it will always be the most 'special' for me. Thanks for watching and commenting
Very nicely done. Thank you... The Everest Explorer has the signed crown but maybe it pushes the price too high. I agree with you that for the money, having an ETA and a boxed sapphire crystal WITH AR is excellent...
Thanks for watching and commenting. My Everest Expedition review is in the works, so please stay tuned for that one. I'm hoping to pick up an Explorer in August
Good review, I’ve been looking forward to it. Is there any difference in the winding feel between this one and your Air Ministry? My AM is not easy to wind, as it has some resistance.
My AM has quite a bit of resistance too. As does my Hamilton field khaki with the same movement. It's less noticeable on the Khaki though due to the larger crown which gives you the feeling of more torque when winding it. So I only think it feels like the AM has quite a lot of resistance because of the smallish crown. Nothing to worry about IMO.
Thanks for your feedback. My A and AM are about the same. Very light with little feedback in the early part of the wind. It's not a functional problem rather a tactile one. If your AM is hard to wind it might be time for a service. Or pop an email to Eddie if you're still in warranty
WT MS Thanks guys, I may have made it sound worse than it really is. It’s just a solid wind, and because of the small crown you definitely notice it. I have the 29a on the way so let’s see how it compares. Reading around there appears to be variation between individual watches of these models. I too have the Hamilton mechanical and I have been spoiled by the excellent ergonomics of that massive crown.
No, it's a pull out crown on these manual winders. I'd imagine a screw down crown on a watch you wind every day would become a bit annoying. If you see my other videos Eddie also has some 36mm automatics which do have screw down crowns. Thanks for the feedback. It is appreciated.
Hello mate, I'm looking for a watch of good quality but something I can wear everyday. Do you have any recommendations? What brands would fit that description? Thanks
That's a very difficult question to answer. Do you want a diver, field watch, something dressy? Seiko is a great brand with great watches for the money. A step up would be the Hamilton Khaki range - fantastic watches for the money. Have a look through my channel. I focus on affordable watches, but there are so many styles & budgets out there that it's almost impossible to answer your question
@@WTMS1 I tend to be drawn toward dressy watches as I'm quite picky when it comes to divers, some I like some I do not. I was looking at anything up to £1000. Thanks for the reply
@@WTMS1 I have worn it one day and I do love it. Super fast shipping from Eddie because it went from Sheffield to San Francisco in 2 days. Now I have to buy some 18mm straps but that's one of those fun problems.
Immense. I'm sure you'll still love the watch long after you've forgotten about the money it cost. Good to hear Eddie's shipping is on point. I don't know if you have them over there but i rate the 18mm Swiss Reimagined straps I've bought from Amazon. As a side note, i spent my summers in SF as a kid and loved it. Would love to visit again.
Yeah, it's a little milestone. I've been doing this for a while now and it would be nice to get to 1k subs. The more videos i make i think I'm getting better at it, and hopefully putting out more interesting content. Thanks for watching and commenting
I have owned this watch in the past and have since moved it on regrettably. I may have to remedy this today as it is a Sunday that Eddie will have the store open and I feel this may be my last chance to get one as stock is just about gone and who knows when the next time it will be in stock, if ever. Great video and hope you enjoy yours.
Thanks for the comment, yes i love this watch and i don't think I'll ever sell it.
I hope you got your order in. Eddie mentioned on the forum that stock was low.
There was a time when product branding was considered cheaply commercial. If you want the spirit of the W10, then take the watch without a signed crown.
Thanks for the interesting review - Cheers Noel
I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching and commenting
Absolutely excellent review, direct honest, giving the no nonsense info required thankyou.... I hope all your reviews are as concise, I've subscribed... So far my most favourite review style..
Many thanks for your feedback. It is greatly appreciated.
really appreciate your review! Calm, detailed and clear.
Thanks for the positive feedback, it is greatly appreciated
Very nice watch. Particularly like the circle L (not T) and the standard Super-LumiNova colour (not faux patina) both of which help to give the piece its own identity while nodding in the W10 direction. Quite agree on the crown: An onion would have been nice. Enjoyed your review of this and of the Air Ministry. Do you have a favourite?
Yes, I'm very happy that there's no faux patina here. As for a favourite.. it's a cop out, but even though all 3 of my Time Factors Smiths are 36mm stainless watches, they all have their own, really strong, identity, so not really. Each has its own wow factor that makes me happy i put it on in the morning. I can't pick a favourite, but will say that it was the Air Ministry that got me into Time Factors, so i think it will always be the most 'special' for me.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Nice review of the PRS29. Thank you.
Nice review of the nice Smiths prs29a!
Thanks for the feedback. It is appreciated
I’m looking forward to this being available again soon
Good work, and nice watch. Good luck with the channel!
Thank you for your kind words
Very nicely done. Thank you...
The Everest Explorer has the signed crown but maybe it pushes the price too high. I agree with you that for the money, having an ETA and a boxed sapphire crystal WITH AR is excellent...
Thanks for the feedback, i appreciate it. I'm hoping to add the 36mm prs25 to my collection, it's a lovely watch
Well done! Thanks from a new subscriber.
Thanks for the positive feedback, it's greatly appreciated
Great review. The watch looks great
Please could you add a link to the Amazon strap you purchased thank you ian
That was a nice review - well done 👍
Thanks for the feedback. It is greatly appreciated
Thanks for the review. Really love the Smiths re-issue watches.
Thanks for the feedback
Nice review...I have the Everest Explorer and it's also an amazing watch...
Thanks for watching and commenting. My Everest Expedition review is in the works, so please stay tuned for that one.
I'm hoping to pick up an Explorer in August
Good review, I’ve been looking forward to it. Is there any difference in the winding feel between this one and your Air Ministry? My AM is not easy to wind, as it has some resistance.
My AM has quite a bit of resistance too. As does my Hamilton field khaki with the same movement. It's less noticeable on the Khaki though due to the larger crown which gives you the feeling of more torque when winding it. So I only think it feels like the AM has quite a lot of resistance because of the smallish crown. Nothing to worry about IMO.
Thanks for your feedback. My A and AM are about the same. Very light with little feedback in the early part of the wind. It's not a functional problem rather a tactile one.
If your AM is hard to wind it might be time for a service. Or pop an email to Eddie if you're still in warranty
WT MS Thanks guys, I may have made it sound worse than it really is. It’s just a solid wind, and because of the small crown you definitely notice it. I have the 29a on the way so let’s see how it compares. Reading around there appears to be variation between individual watches of these models.
I too have the Hamilton mechanical and I have been spoiled by the excellent ergonomics of that massive crown.
I am toying with the idea of threading a slightly larger crown on mine. Maybe I'll give it a go some time.
A crown swap could be very interesting. Let us know how you get on
I prefer to look at it as a continuation of the original.
That's a good summary. Thanks for watching and commenting Dean, it's much appreciated
Hi, great review sir.
is it a screwdown crown?
No, it's a pull out crown on these manual winders. I'd imagine a screw down crown on a watch you wind every day would become a bit annoying. If you see my other videos Eddie also has some 36mm automatics which do have screw down crowns. Thanks for the feedback. It is appreciated.
Hello mate, I'm looking for a watch of good quality but something I can wear everyday. Do you have any recommendations? What brands would fit that description? Thanks
That's a very difficult question to answer. Do you want a diver, field watch, something dressy? Seiko is a great brand with great watches for the money. A step up would be the Hamilton Khaki range - fantastic watches for the money. Have a look through my channel. I focus on affordable watches, but there are so many styles & budgets out there that it's almost impossible to answer your question
@@WTMS1 I tend to be drawn toward dressy watches as I'm quite picky when it comes to divers, some I like some I do not. I was looking at anything up to £1000. Thanks for the reply
Solid and straight forward
Thanks.
A nice little unit
Looks great
I managed to buy this when the store opened for 5 minutes. The 400 pounds and shipping to the US turned into $593 bucks.
The exchange rate is not doing you any favours at the moment. Still, I'm sure you're going to love it. Enjoy your new piece
@@WTMS1 I have worn it one day and I do love it. Super fast shipping from Eddie because it went from Sheffield to San Francisco in 2 days. Now I have to buy some 18mm straps but that's one of those fun problems.
Immense. I'm sure you'll still love the watch long after you've forgotten about the money it cost. Good to hear Eddie's shipping is on point. I don't know if you have them over there but i rate the 18mm Swiss Reimagined straps I've bought from Amazon. As a side note, i spent my summers in SF as a kid and loved it. Would love to visit again.
I’m happy to make it 501 or 500+ subs
Yeah, it's a little milestone. I've been doing this for a while now and it would be nice to get to 1k subs. The more videos i make i think I'm getting better at it, and hopefully putting out more interesting content.
Thanks for watching and commenting
WT MS Nice job!
Sub'd bro
is screw down crown or not? thanks
Hi, no this is manual wind, no screw down crown. The Everest and the Expedition have auto movements and screw down crowns
@@WTMS1 thanks, thats great. no need to unscrew for winding... they re-stock in March
Yes, exactly, manual wind with screw down would be really annoying. Good luck on the re stock, these are really great watches
@@WTMS1 is the dial that great as in photos?
It's a great dial. If you value simple legibility and the vintage military aesthetic you'll love it. I can't find fault with any of the Smiths dials