I stopped looking and my bank account has been happier since. Helps that I found one that hasn’t left my wrist in five months. Finding “the one”, even if it’s not perfect, has been a revelation.
Formex are on my want list. I think the use of accessible movements is a positive, easy to service. Not sure if anything is holding them back, but have seen comments on their name being like a washing up liquid or car part manufacturer. Doesn't bother me personally
I have the Casio A1100 and its one of my daily go-tos when I dont want to wind my mechanical/automatic watches, as a matter of fact, i have it on as I watch this video! haha
I was also intrigued by that unusual Glycine field/pilot moon phase but the blue Combat Sub 39mm won me over. It's like if a Black Bay, a Squale and a Submariner had a baby. It's a completely different case to the 42's and it's got a date at 6!
I got the Casio A1100 two weeks after it came out. I respect Casio hugely as a brand (I actually have a top-of-the-range e-piano from Casio standing in my living room), but I've never liked their designs. I find them cluttered, clumsy, far too much redundant writing, awkward colour schemes. This is different. It is a really classy, nice-looking 80s retro watch, and I very much enjoy wearing it as a beater, e.g. when I'm running.
"the manufacturer they're using for these is one that makes dials for Grand Seiko" Wait a minute, I thought Grand Seiko production is all in house, or vertically integrated, as they say. Is that not the case?
I could be wrong, I heard it from an Orient Dealer. They said the dials are made in Shinshu at a facility called Toki no Takumi Kobo. Supposedly they make the snowflake and a few other dials for GS there. Now like I said I don't know for sure, but it's also possible that this is a Seiko owned facility. Orient is part of the greater Seiko family through Epson. From what I remember there is also a lot of overlap within companies as well. With Epson manufacturing movements for Seiko. In fact I think an Espon division even makes the Spring Drives for Grand Seiko. I remember seeing that on the Spring Drive wiki page. But again, take all this with a grain of salt. I'm not 100% sure. -quick edit Just looked up a few things. I think the place is also called The Shinshu Watch Studio. www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/worldofgrandseiko/manufacture/shinshuwatchstudio The fist sentance on that page says it's a "Seiko Epson" Facility.
A while ago I sold a kidney and my firstborn to acquire the spectacular The Citizen AQ4100-06W 'Ibuki' with a green Tosa Washi Tengujoshi paper dial. It's my grail watch and, IMHO, on equal footing with GS quartz in every way: materials, build quality, finishing, attention to detail. But less expensive, and using Eco Drive. Citizen's premium 'The Citizen' line is fairly regularly augmented by new models (dials), and is squarely aimed at the GS quartz line.
Not a bad one in the bunch. My brain and heart has an argument regarding the A1100 about once a week. And judging from the fact I’m literally wearing my A168 with a $150 SKXMOD on it, my heart is probably going to win yet again…. And yes, that A1100 has to be on a leather strap. Thanks!
Please consider looking at these 2. Seiko Presage SRPF43 "Hojicha" and Seiko Presage SRPF41 "matcha" Those two watches have amazing dials that you just can't look away.
The Farer Three Hand collection is so appealing. Especially now, with the LJP movement. After seeing them in person, save the black velvet, I’m leaning heavy into the 40mm Resolute or the 36mm Sorbet.
I did buy the Casio A1100 Shane & it’s just a cool retro style watch! Fun to wear & I’ve gotta say mate, I’m on the same page with that bund strap! That’s thinking outside the box!😵💫😎👍🏼🤣
Ok, I need to edit this post. Now I am obsessed with the gold casio DBC-611G calc database watch. It's also gold and super nerdy. I feel the need to own a gold digital watch. This is a problem lol.
Love the power reserve orients, but like many others out there the Roman numeral is a turn off. I bought a regular orient power reserve and it’s good so far. The titanium ds action diver is a 38mm which I think feels a little strange and I love the bracelet color but heard it’s poorly made. And finally, that black glycine moonphase had potential. I just couldn’t pull trigger due to cheap looking dial, eyesore of a date window and 40mm size like it’s some sort of field watch. Didn’t like that. Moonphase should be dressy IMO.
sheesh...that Orientstar is amazing. I can't believe they messed up the dial symmetry with a date. I agree it is to much to try out, maybe around 1 k it might be worth it. Props to the Casio, I want one of those now.
G'day Shane, good on you for limiting this to only 10. Very disciplined of you. I have got the Glycine moonphase in the grey dial you showed us. A great watch but the leather strap it came on was pretty ordinary, easily fixed though. Keep up the good work.
Shane I love red dials too. Purchased the Seestern Grand Seiko GMT clone from Ali and was most impressed with the red dial and build quality (for the price of course). You may wanna have a look. Cheers mate.
The movement for Tsao Baltimore is the MD-1 or MD-7180. It built, decorated and regulated by Maryland Watch Works in Hagerstown Maryland. It's used in the E. Stohlman's The Earl and McDowell Time's Rockville. I believe you reviewed the Earl last year.
That was a fun video. I picked up a railmaster earlier this year. I’ve been looking at them for two years. Excellent watch and very inexpensive right now on the gray market.
I've gone back and forth on a Railmaster. I always wanted a black (or is it more grey) dial one. Although the last time I was looking at one online I kept thinking the dial might be too close to my Monta Triumph. So I was thinking if I ever get an Omega, I should get one that doesn't compete with any other watch I Love.
Swatch has a lot of 80 hour power reserves right now. I have one that I love (Mido’s Ocean Star 600 in blue), and I may get the new Hamilton Field Expedition (also 80). Certina’s DS Phantom (80 hours as well) gets love even from people owning Planet Oceans.
The Formex Essence in Black is my new got to have it watch / i was thinking about the CW 12 but i just picked up the cheaper henry archer and its so similar / another great video
Formex is spectacular! The grey fume is much better than the white IMHO. Pics do not do it justice. If it had Rolex on the dial, you'd be paying those prices
Could be wrong, but that's what I heard. That a factory in Shinshu called Toki no Takumi Kobo makes the snowflake and a few other GS dials, and they are making these too. Although it is entirely possible it is a Seiko owned factory, and they are going to make some for the Orient too. They are all part of the larger Seiko family. But again, I heard that through a 3rd party, so could be entirely wrong too.
Thanks. I had it made. But It's actually not a full Vostok Shirt, I didn't think I'd be allowed to sell those. So I thought it would be funny to combine the "Scuba Dude" With the "Dude" from the movie the Big Lebowski. So he's holding a bowling ball, and also wearing a bathrobe. Makes sense if you know the movie. my-store-8952194.creator-spring.com/listing/new-the-dude-abides?product=2 The second version shows it more: my-store-8952194.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dude-bowls?product=2
I think the key to a happy life is balance, and learning to be happy with that. Which is sometimes hard. Especially when it is so easy to take things too far in this hobby. One thing I do is compare watches to cars, and sometimes have to ask. Is a Corvette good enough, or is it really a "compromise" compared to a Ferrari.
I'm also interested to try a Formex, but the biggest one we have in common is the Citizen. AQ4091-56L (blue dial) has been living in my head for a couple years now. I finally bought my 1st Citizen recently (ref. AT6080-53L), and it's such a great watch for ~$400 it made me all the more curious to try the AQ4091. The AT6080-53L feels like "exit watch" material to me (in the "beater" category), and I bet the AQ4091 can fill the "casual" slot for me (and it could serve as a dress watch in such a rare situation). As I continue to simplify my collection and zero in on my preferences, I may end up with a couple Citizens in prominent roles.
The blue AQ4091 looks the best, but I found a deal on a like new black one. The black one seems like a SARB033 type watch. One that can fill just about any role. Plus it's the ultimate grab-and-go quartz. High Accuracy and Perpetual Calendar.
@@RelativeTimeI might jump at a deal on the black dial as well because it's always a safe color. I'm not even sure if I have my heart set on the blue. I got a black dial PRX and I've never regretted that. I agree a perpetual calendar is a fantastic feature on watch with analog dial & hands, and it's one of the things that attracted me to the AT6080. It's not a HAQ, but the H100 is a fantastic movement. Traveling? No problem, you can move forward or back in 1-hour increments _with no interruption to timekeeping_ , as you can also do on AQ4091 I'm sure. Bulova also makes nice HAQ movements with a smooth sweeping second hand (8 Hz equivalent), but let's see them put one in a watch that I really want to wear. Their Jet Star line are well sized, but none of them really grab me. For ultimate convenience in a regularly worn watch, I feel I do want solar charging anyway.
@@vonkruel I didn't know that one had the jumping hour too. Good to know. I thought that was a genius idea with this one. Like you said.. traveling and Daylight savings. No problem. Then with the HAQ you could probably go 6 or so years before having to reset it. Maybe longer.
Been obsessing over a few watch for like 6 months. Including the Formex Essence Malachite, Farer Lander IV, Christopher Ward Sealander C63, and I still have the Bulova Jet Star on my list. However, as always seems to happen l I got to try on a couple of watches when I was bored one day including the Seiko SPB237J1 and just loved it. So ended up buying it in Chrono24 plus the seller did me a great deal on an Alpinist at the same time. Then I finally cracked by backing the Loresum LS04 after being so tempted by the LS03. So pretty much used all my budget for this year. Only way I'm getting one of the Forex, Farer or CW is by selling some watches so let's see what's not used much in the first half of the year. Great video and wow really like the TSAO Baltimore watches, especially the Steel Torsk-Diver.
It's great. I think my three favorite things are red, titanium, and no date and this has all three. It's very lightweight and it has a short lug to lug making it feel compact even though I don't have a small wrist. The numerals are actually blocks of lume like you'd see on a Tudor or the new Oris ProPilot. The internal bezel was a little wonky when I got it but it seems to have sorted itself out after I rotated it many, many times. I also ponyed up for the titanium bracelet. That may be the weakest part. It's lightweight and the finishing as well done, but the clasp isn't very impressive. Still, it's not a requirement to obtain the bracelet when purchasing one of the new aqua compressors.
I’ve been eyeing up the black dial & bezel “Super Squale” skin diver. It’s 38mm & appears to be fairly thin & light. It looks like it would be a very comfortable watch.
I was looking at the combat moon phase years ago. The low wr ultimately kept me from it. Would have loved it with a screw down crown or very least 100m wr. Very cool watch . I did not realize they had become scarce.
Bought an Essence 39 (Degrade dial) , but returned it as it felt a little small, and the 43 is definitely too big. Love them to do a 41, like Oris did with the Aquis, as I'm sure they'd have a market for it.
Three I keep going back to but haven't pulled the trigger yet - another Farer, the Cushion Case in my case, the Aera P-1 Pilot and the Vario 1918 Trench.
I tried the Formex Essence on at our AD and it is a killer watch. It is SO comfortable and does not look puny on my 7.5” wrist. The only thing that stopped me from pulling the trigger on one as my GADA was the lack of a screw-down crown. Nonetheless, I still lust after it on a regular basis. Thanks for the video, Shane.
That Citizen looks sweet. Please do a video on quartz with analog dials. Been collecting for a long time and I'm tired of maintenance and cost of mechanical watches. Maybe start with SCURFA.
Glad to see you looking at Certina! The DS Action Diver 38 has been on my wishlist for a few months now. Those male endlinks stick out pretty far, but that probably won't be a problem for you.
Great video! Some I haven’t seen before. Have the The Citizen in steel, and it’s excellent. Love the Glycine, black dial Farer, thin Yema and have handled a Maen, and was very impressed!
Indeed a nice lineup of watches! I don't own any of them, but I was tempted multiple times to get a Formex Essence. Maybe I would need to try one on the wrist to push me over the line. I like the green dial version of this watch. The dial pattern is reminiscent of the Aquaterra, but the rest is not, it just looks sporty and solid. Other than that, I had my eyes on a Farer, they have some playful color combinations and their design looks very consistent to me.
Great video and watches! I love red dials also. The direzno eclipse diver on their bor bracelet is beyond stunning. Have a formex 39 malachite green watch. Amazing quality for the money. The movement is regulated very well also. I have seen that red omega online before. Very handsome!
I had it made... It's actually not the real scuba dude. Kind of a play on the scuba dude mixed with "the dude" from The movie The Big Lebowski. my-store-8952194.creator-spring.com/listing/new-the-dude-abides?product=2 He's holding a bowling ball and wearing a bathrobe.
Seeing a watch in person is very important ... One of my grails has always been a JLC Reverso duoface ... However i recently got to try one on at a local jewelry store and was surprised by a couple if things 1) how thick it was on the wrist and the fact that when you reverse the dial you have to turn the watch around on your wrist to read it.
Generally, I prefer a 40 (give or take), but it depends. So here with Farer they do have a larger 40mm, but they don't have the same design as the 36 one in black. With Formex there is a 42 and a 39.5, and I like closer to 40. With that one Omega, that's the only way it came. Same with the Maen Brooklyn. As for the Certina, I am more curious. Plus I think there would be more interest from a review standpoint.
@@RelativeTime I saw them in BIC Camera a few times for around ¥300k. So that's around $1800 but they usually throw in 10% tax free and a little extra (3-7%). Hope this helps.
So many good looking watches!! I like the Yema, the Maen and the Formex. The watches I am always looking at are the Christopher Ward Super Compressor on their greenish/blueish dial, a Meistersinger Metris black dial, and a Longines Zulu Time green dial.
The Maen Brooklyn is sick looking and I also like the Tsao Baltimore diver a lot! The TB has a really interesting case design and crown placement too. Nice list Shane.
@@RelativeTime None of that shite, that's for sure. You should encourage people to reach for a real watch, a watch they can hand down to a child. A watch that you don't throw away because it needs a service. Ideally a Rolex. Yes they are expensive, but most of us can save for one - it might take a few years for some, but having a fuck-off watch on your wrist is a life-long pleasure, especially if you have enough interest in horology as to be watching RUclips videos. In the meantime, one or two G-Shocks will serve for many years, providing real value for a modest outlay. Some ideas for sub-200 quid watches might be (1) CASIO G-Shock GA-2100HC-4AJF, The Orange Hidden Coast is gorgeous, and will last forever. (2) The Casio AE1200 costs 30 quid, but if you bump your spend up to 200 quid, you can transform it into a fantastic watch with SKXMOD parts. Basically, keep most of your money for that heirloom piece. Don't waste it on garbage.
Shane have you seen the new Vario ocean themed single hand watch? I bought one and it is quirky with some interesting details. You and I share an interest in the quirky and the unusual. I love all of my Vario watches and this one is sort of special. I got the deep ocean blue with the blue Vario leather strap. Check out the crown shaped like a sailor hat and the second hand that look like a compass. Just lots to explore on this one. Great watch for a retiree, a sailor, or someone who isn’t always concerned with the precise time. I have plenty of watches like that. This one is just fun! Thanks for your excellent content! The only problem is that you are a great watch salesman. You have sold me on quite a few great watches.
Funny you should mention that. Was just getting some footage of it. Ivan sent me a light blue one a month ago. I'm hoping to get to it soon. When he told me he was working on a new Navi, a one-handed watch was the last thing I was thinking of. I thought it was going to be a new version of the jumping hour one he had before.
@@RelativeTime I’m looking forward to your review on that watch. It seemed that you mentioned living in the Dallas area. All 4 of my siblings live in suburbs of Dallas like Coppell, The Colony, and one moved to Tyler. My business kept me from pulling up stakes to join them. I see that you must be a SA fan too. I have several of their fine products and I live in Geneseo, Illinois the home of SA. I saw one of their accessories in one of your photos. By the way, you produce some of the best photography shots on watches that I have seen. I am an amateur photographer too and enjoy shooting birds, other nature shots, landscapes, and some macro. That too is an expensive hobby. Mine all seem to be. I also like the way that you showcase the watches with various straps. Keep up the excellent work. Thanks for all that you do!
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I stopped looking and my bank account has been happier since. Helps that I found one that hasn’t left my wrist in five months. Finding “the one”, even if it’s not perfect, has been a revelation.
What is the one?
I've been looking at Farer for a while now, lovely design at a very good price. I have to say though that red Seamaster is absolutely outstanding!
Formex are on my want list. I think the use of accessible movements is a positive, easy to service. Not sure if anything is holding them back, but have seen comments on their name being like a washing up liquid or car part manufacturer. Doesn't bother me personally
I have the Casio A1100 and its one of my daily go-tos when I dont want to wind my mechanical/automatic watches, as a matter of fact, i have it on as I watch this video! haha
Nice. Only thing I'm not sure about is the caseback. Looks to be a snapon, and might be a pain to replace when the time comes.
I was also intrigued by that unusual Glycine field/pilot moon phase but the blue Combat Sub 39mm won me over. It's like if a Black Bay, a Squale and a Submariner had a baby. It's a completely different case to the 42's and it's got a date at 6!
I got the Casio A1100 two weeks after it came out. I respect Casio hugely as a brand (I actually have a top-of-the-range e-piano from Casio standing in my living room), but I've never liked their designs. I find them cluttered, clumsy, far too much redundant writing, awkward colour schemes. This is different. It is a really classy, nice-looking 80s retro watch, and I very much enjoy wearing it as a beater, e.g. when I'm running.
"the manufacturer they're using for these is one that makes dials for Grand Seiko"
Wait a minute, I thought Grand Seiko production is all in house, or vertically integrated, as they say. Is that not the case?
I could be wrong, I heard it from an Orient Dealer. They said the dials are made in Shinshu at a facility called Toki no Takumi Kobo. Supposedly they make the snowflake and a few other dials for GS there.
Now like I said I don't know for sure, but it's also possible that this is a Seiko owned facility. Orient is part of the greater Seiko family through Epson. From what I remember there is also a lot of overlap within companies as well. With Epson manufacturing movements for Seiko. In fact I think an Espon division even makes the Spring Drives for Grand Seiko. I remember seeing that on the Spring Drive wiki page.
But again, take all this with a grain of salt. I'm not 100% sure.
-quick edit
Just looked up a few things. I think the place is also called The Shinshu Watch Studio.
www.grand-seiko.com/us-en/worldofgrandseiko/manufacture/shinshuwatchstudio
The fist sentance on that page says it's a "Seiko Epson" Facility.
MAEN is pronounced like Terrence Howard saying "man"
Lol... Good to know.
A while ago I sold a kidney and my firstborn to acquire the spectacular The Citizen AQ4100-06W 'Ibuki' with a green Tosa Washi Tengujoshi paper dial. It's my grail watch and, IMHO, on equal footing with GS quartz in every way: materials, build quality, finishing, attention to detail. But less expensive, and using Eco Drive. Citizen's premium 'The Citizen' line is fairly regularly augmented by new models (dials), and is squarely aimed at the GS quartz line.
one of your best vids, watches we obsess over, we all have that list LOL,
Casio A1100 on a bund, that is genius! Well done whoever came up with that idea 😎😁
Not a bad one in the bunch. My brain and heart has an argument regarding the A1100 about once a week. And judging from the fact I’m literally wearing my A168 with a $150 SKXMOD on it, my heart is probably going to win yet again…. And yes, that A1100 has to be on a leather strap. Thanks!
Please consider looking at these 2.
Seiko Presage SRPF43 "Hojicha" and Seiko Presage SRPF41 "matcha"
Those two watches have amazing dials that you just can't look away.
So you were doing watch reviews 59 years ago? How old are you?
The watch is called the Orient Star 1964. Came out last year, based on a watch that came out in 1964.
The Farer Three Hand collection is so appealing. Especially now, with the LJP movement. After seeing them in person, save the black velvet, I’m leaning heavy into the 40mm Resolute or the 36mm Sorbet.
I did buy the Casio A1100 Shane & it’s just a cool retro style watch! Fun to wear & I’ve gotta say mate, I’m on the same page with that bund strap! That’s thinking outside the box!😵💫😎👍🏼🤣
For me, it's the Casio A500WGA-9DF ( gold with green map). It has a worldtimer map like the royale but in a more dressy looking case.
Ok, I need to edit this post. Now I am obsessed with the gold casio DBC-611G calc database watch. It's also gold and super nerdy. I feel the need to own a gold digital watch. This is a problem lol.
I’d love the 36mm SeaMaster. Speaking of smaller watches; could you possibly do a video on Kuoe? …maybe you have one already; I just subscribed 🙂
Love the power reserve orients, but like many others out there the Roman numeral is a turn off. I bought a regular orient power reserve and it’s good so far.
The titanium ds action diver is a 38mm which I think feels a little strange and I love the bracelet color but heard it’s poorly made.
And finally, that black glycine moonphase had potential. I just couldn’t pull trigger due to cheap looking dial, eyesore of a date window and 40mm size like it’s some sort of field watch. Didn’t like that. Moonphase should be dressy IMO.
If you get the moon phase glycine I will be looking very forward to the review!
You bought an Orient in 1964? How old are you? You look my age and I was born in ‘63.
That's what it's called. Orient Star 1964 V2 to be exact. Came out last year, and is based on an older model that was originally released in 1964.
@@RelativeTime My bad. I thought you said IN 1964, not “a” 1964. 😂🤦🏻♂️ I think the closed captions think the same thing. 😏
sheesh...that Orientstar is amazing. I can't believe they messed up the dial symmetry with a date. I agree it is to much to try out, maybe around 1 k it might be worth it. Props to the Casio, I want one of those now.
G'day Shane, good on you for limiting this to only 10. Very disciplined of you. I have got the Glycine moonphase in the grey dial you showed us. A great watch but the leather strap it came on was pretty ordinary, easily fixed though. Keep up the good work.
I could of added a few more, but 10 sounded good. 😎
These new Orient Stars look amazing! However, I don't think it would pay retail at that price.
I just got the Casio. The 20mm lug width, along with the retro vibes,sold it for me,
Shane I love red dials too. Purchased the Seestern Grand Seiko GMT clone from Ali and was most impressed with the red dial and build quality (for the price of course). You may wanna have a look. Cheers mate.
What do you think of the Wise AD951 (beautiful red dial😮)
Need a dedicated video on casio A1100
This watch has won iF best design 2024 award
You guys in the us are just discovering Certina! get one, nvm which one, just get a Certina!
The movement for Tsao Baltimore is the MD-1 or MD-7180. It built, decorated and regulated by Maryland Watch Works in Hagerstown Maryland. It's used in the E. Stohlman's The Earl and McDowell Time's Rockville.
I believe you reviewed the Earl last year.
I want to buy the black on black or green. Maybe stainless too. Which do u like?
I have nothing but good things to say about Maen I love my SangWhal limited edition
That was a fun video. I picked up a railmaster earlier this year. I’ve been looking at them for two years. Excellent watch and very inexpensive right now on the gray market.
Got the silver dial version. Great watch for the money. No flash, but all go😅
I wear it to work on a farm.
I've gone back and forth on a Railmaster. I always wanted a black (or is it more grey) dial one. Although the last time I was looking at one online I kept thinking the dial might be too close to my Monta Triumph. So I was thinking if I ever get an Omega, I should get one that doesn't compete with any other watch I Love.
WTF there is a red Seamaster? 😍
That's what I said!
Love the scubadude tees.
Swatch has a lot of 80 hour power reserves right now. I have one that I love (Mido’s Ocean Star 600 in blue), and I may get the new Hamilton Field Expedition (also 80). Certina’s DS Phantom (80 hours as well) gets love even from people owning Planet Oceans.
It seems like most of their watches have it now. The one in my Khaki King has been running solid for years.
Okay, you slid into your chair twice. Balance is restored.
I have the Certina DS-8 Small Seconds and honestly, it’s a criminally-overlooked GADA.
LOL yeah. Seems like Certina has a lot of great watches.
Maen is pronounced MAHN
It would be great if you could review the Serica diver, amazing watch in my opinion. Thanks for the video!
I've never really looked at them before. Man, that's a great-looking watch. Maybe they would be willing to send me a loaner for a review.
I really enjoy Formex’s designs, build and quality, but I just can’t get past that ugly ugly name.
Yeah, it's an odd one.
The Formex Essence in Black is my new got to have it watch / i was thinking about the CW 12 but i just picked up the cheaper henry archer and its so similar / another great video
Thanks!
That seamaster is really nice I’ve got the 36mm quartz from early 2000’s it’s still going strong
I got one too! What color?
The scheming and lusting for different watches never ends. Why can’t we just enjoy what we have? 😂
Too True
Formex is spectacular! The grey fume is much better than the white IMHO. Pics do not do it justice. If it had Rolex on the dial, you'd be paying those prices
0:50 that can't possibly be true. Grand Seiko makes all the dials themselves
Could be wrong, but that's what I heard. That a factory in Shinshu called Toki no Takumi Kobo makes the snowflake and a few other GS dials, and they are making these too.
Although it is entirely possible it is a Seiko owned factory, and they are going to make some for the Orient too. They are all part of the larger Seiko family.
But again, I heard that through a 3rd party, so could be entirely wrong too.
CB0230-81E citizen
I do love your Vostok Scuba Dude T-shirt. Where did you get it?
Thanks. I had it made. But It's actually not a full Vostok Shirt, I didn't think I'd be allowed to sell those. So I thought it would be funny to combine the "Scuba Dude" With the "Dude" from the movie the Big Lebowski. So he's holding a bowling ball, and also wearing a bathrobe. Makes sense if you know the movie.
my-store-8952194.creator-spring.com/listing/new-the-dude-abides?product=2
The second version shows it more:
my-store-8952194.creator-spring.com/listing/the-dude-bowls?product=2
I'm pretty sure Federico posted he just got that red Seamaster in, and it was the only one currently in the United States.
Could be. I know there was one seller in the US who had one a few weeks ago, but all the others I've seen seem to be in Japan.
Formex is on my list. Like the use of 3rd part movements to make it easily serviceable
Which Formex are you looking at?
I avoid compromised choices. Can not convince myself that it's the smart choice even when it is.
I think the key to a happy life is balance, and learning to be happy with that. Which is sometimes hard. Especially when it is so easy to take things too far in this hobby. One thing I do is compare watches to cars, and sometimes have to ask. Is a Corvette good enough, or is it really a "compromise" compared to a Ferrari.
I look at the Christopher Ward site at least once a week. And sometimes once a day 😂.
😂
I'm also interested to try a Formex, but the biggest one we have in common is the Citizen. AQ4091-56L (blue dial) has been living in my head for a couple years now. I finally bought my 1st Citizen recently (ref. AT6080-53L), and it's such a great watch for ~$400 it made me all the more curious to try the AQ4091. The AT6080-53L feels like "exit watch" material to me (in the "beater" category), and I bet the AQ4091 can fill the "casual" slot for me (and it could serve as a dress watch in such a rare situation). As I continue to simplify my collection and zero in on my preferences, I may end up with a couple Citizens in prominent roles.
The blue AQ4091 looks the best, but I found a deal on a like new black one. The black one seems like a SARB033 type watch. One that can fill just about any role. Plus it's the ultimate grab-and-go quartz. High Accuracy and Perpetual Calendar.
@@RelativeTimeI might jump at a deal on the black dial as well because it's always a safe color. I'm not even sure if I have my heart set on the blue. I got a black dial PRX and I've never regretted that. I agree a perpetual calendar is a fantastic feature on watch with analog dial & hands, and it's one of the things that attracted me to the AT6080. It's not a HAQ, but the H100 is a fantastic movement. Traveling? No problem, you can move forward or back in 1-hour increments _with no interruption to timekeeping_ , as you can also do on AQ4091 I'm sure. Bulova also makes nice HAQ movements with a smooth sweeping second hand (8 Hz equivalent), but let's see them put one in a watch that I really want to wear. Their Jet Star line are well sized, but none of them really grab me. For ultimate convenience in a regularly worn watch, I feel I do want solar charging anyway.
@@vonkruel I didn't know that one had the jumping hour too. Good to know.
I thought that was a genius idea with this one. Like you said.. traveling and Daylight savings. No problem. Then with the HAQ you could probably go 6 or so years before having to reset it. Maybe longer.
Been obsessing over a few watch for like 6 months. Including the Formex Essence Malachite, Farer Lander IV, Christopher Ward Sealander C63, and I still have the Bulova Jet Star on my list. However, as always seems to happen l I got to try on a couple of watches when I was bored one day including the Seiko SPB237J1 and just loved it. So ended up buying it in Chrono24 plus the seller did me a great deal on an Alpinist at the same time. Then I finally cracked by backing the Loresum LS04 after being so tempted by the LS03. So pretty much used all my budget for this year. Only way I'm getting one of the Forex, Farer or CW is by selling some watches so let's see what's not used much in the first half of the year. Great video and wow really like the TSAO Baltimore watches, especially the Steel Torsk-Diver.
Great video! Wearing my RED dialed Farer Titanium Aqua Compressor as I watch it. :)
Nice! How do you like it?
It's great. I think my three favorite things are red, titanium, and no date and this has all three. It's very lightweight and it has a short lug to lug making it feel compact even though I don't have a small wrist. The numerals are actually blocks of lume like you'd see on a Tudor or the new Oris ProPilot. The internal bezel was a little wonky when I got it but it seems to have sorted itself out after I rotated it many, many times. I also ponyed up for the titanium bracelet. That may be the weakest part. It's lightweight and the finishing as well done, but the clasp isn't very impressive. Still, it's not a requirement to obtain the bracelet when purchasing one of the new aqua compressors.
I’ve been eyeing up the black dial & bezel “Super Squale” skin diver. It’s 38mm & appears to be fairly thin & light. It looks like it would be a very comfortable watch.
Lots of fun
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I was looking at the combat moon phase years ago. The low wr ultimately kept me from it. Would have loved it with a screw down crown or very least 100m wr. Very cool watch . I did not realize they had become scarce.
I'm not sure if they are discontinued or what.
@@RelativeTime I’m sure.
Bought an Essence 39 (Degrade dial) , but returned it as it felt a little small, and the 43 is definitely too big. Love them to do a 41, like Oris did with the Aquis, as I'm sure they'd have a market for it.
Three I keep going back to but haven't pulled the trigger yet - another Farer, the Cushion Case in my case, the Aera P-1 Pilot and the Vario 1918 Trench.
I tried the Formex Essence on at our AD and it is a killer watch. It is SO comfortable and does not look puny on my 7.5” wrist. The only thing that stopped me from pulling the trigger on one as my GADA was the lack of a screw-down crown. Nonetheless, I still lust after it on a regular basis. Thanks for the video, Shane.
That Citizen looks sweet. Please do a video on quartz with analog dials. Been collecting for a long time and I'm tired of maintenance and cost of mechanical watches. Maybe start with SCURFA.
Glad to see you looking at Certina! The DS Action Diver 38 has been on my wishlist for a few months now. Those male endlinks stick out pretty far, but that probably won't be a problem for you.
Great video! Some I haven’t seen before. Have the The Citizen in steel, and it’s excellent. Love the Glycine, black dial Farer, thin Yema and have handled a Maen, and was very impressed!
Look at something else, so you don't waste money.
You do realize that this whole hobby is about wasting money? So you might as well get what you want and enjoy.
Indeed a nice lineup of watches! I don't own any of them, but I was tempted multiple times to get a Formex Essence. Maybe I would need to try one on the wrist to push me over the line. I like the green dial version of this watch. The dial pattern is reminiscent of the Aquaterra, but the rest is not, it just looks sporty and solid. Other than that, I had my eyes on a Farer, they have some playful color combinations and their design looks very consistent to me.
Brilliant video. My watch obsessions at the moment are the Oris pro pilot Okavango and the Formex Essence. Cheers.
Great video and watches! I love red dials also. The direzno eclipse diver on their bor bracelet is beyond stunning. Have a formex 39 malachite green watch. Amazing quality for the money. The movement is regulated very well also.
I have seen that red omega online before. Very handsome!
Where did you get the Scuba dude T shirt???
I had it made... It's actually not the real scuba dude. Kind of a play on the scuba dude mixed with "the dude" from The movie The Big Lebowski.
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He's holding a bowling ball and wearing a bathrobe.
Seeing a watch in person is very important ... One of my grails has always been a JLC Reverso duoface ... However i recently got to try one on at a local jewelry store and was surprised by a couple if things 1) how thick it was on the wrist and the fact that when you reverse the dial you have to turn the watch around on your wrist to read it.
The Certina DS Action Day Date is amazing and the blue on light brown band is one of the most beautiful combos going.
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Killer
Seiko Arnie, and the new Christopher ward C63 Valour are the 2 watches that are stuck in my head at the moment.
Nice change of pace style video for you. Thanks! The Formex is the most interesting to me, but the Orient looks great except for the price.
Just great. Now I have 10 watches that I can't stop looking at either.
Really nice selection of watches!
Thank you kindly!
What's with all the little watches 36 38?
Generally, I prefer a 40 (give or take), but it depends. So here with Farer they do have a larger 40mm, but they don't have the same design as the 36 one in black. With Formex there is a 42 and a 39.5, and I like closer to 40. With that one Omega, that's the only way it came. Same with the Maen Brooklyn.
As for the Certina, I am more curious. Plus I think there would be more interest from a review standpoint.
Seen the Orient in person on a recent trip to Japan and the dial really is spectacular.
Now I want to see it more. Do you remeber how much they were going for in Japan?
@@RelativeTime I saw them in BIC Camera a few times for around ¥300k. So that's around $1800 but they usually throw in 10% tax free and a little extra (3-7%). Hope this helps.
I completely agree with you on most of these... Especially that Citizen!
that maen got homaged by pagani design 😅
Seriously? You know the model number?
@@RelativeTime PD1775 it’s almost 100% the same but turned into a meca quartz chrono
So many good looking watches!! I like the Yema, the Maen and the Formex.
The watches I am always looking at are the Christopher Ward Super Compressor on their greenish/blueish dial, a Meistersinger Metris black dial, and a Longines Zulu Time green dial.
All great looking watches. I have the Super Compressor in brown (discontinued now). Probably their most interesting watch.
Great video!
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The little firecrackers are the best!
Great video idea. Looking forward to more like this.
The Maen Brooklyn is sick looking and I also like the Tsao Baltimore diver a lot! The TB has a really interesting case design and crown placement too. Nice list Shane.
Thanks!
That Aqua Tera is nice.
Great video! I like these types of videos.
You're easily impressed.
Well what impresses you then?
@@RelativeTime None of that shite, that's for sure. You should encourage people to reach for a real watch, a watch they can hand down to a child. A watch that you don't throw away because it needs a service. Ideally a Rolex. Yes they are expensive, but most of us can save for one - it might take a few years for some, but having a fuck-off watch on your wrist is a life-long pleasure, especially if you have enough interest in horology as to be watching RUclips videos. In the meantime, one or two G-Shocks will serve for many years, providing real value for a modest outlay. Some ideas for sub-200 quid watches might be (1) CASIO G-Shock GA-2100HC-4AJF, The Orange Hidden Coast is gorgeous, and will last forever. (2) The Casio AE1200 costs 30 quid, but if you bump your spend up to 200 quid, you can transform it into a fantastic watch with SKXMOD parts. Basically, keep most of your money for that heirloom piece. Don't waste it on garbage.
looking forward to the reviews of these
Great watches! May you get all of them!
Great video man. Interesting and different than the usual. Love it.
Glad you enjoyed it
Bunch of cool watches!
Shane have you seen the new Vario ocean themed single hand watch? I bought one and it is quirky with some interesting details. You and I share an interest in the quirky and the unusual. I love all of my Vario watches and this one is sort of special. I got the deep ocean blue with the blue Vario leather strap. Check out the crown shaped like a sailor hat and the second hand that look like a compass. Just lots to explore on this one. Great watch for a retiree, a sailor, or someone who isn’t always concerned with the precise time. I have plenty of watches like that. This one is just fun! Thanks for your excellent content! The only problem is that you are a great watch salesman. You have sold me on quite a few great watches.
Funny you should mention that. Was just getting some footage of it. Ivan sent me a light blue one a month ago. I'm hoping to get to it soon. When he told me he was working on a new Navi, a one-handed watch was the last thing I was thinking of. I thought it was going to be a new version of the jumping hour one he had before.
@@RelativeTime I’m looking forward to your review on that watch. It seemed that you mentioned living in the Dallas area. All 4 of my siblings live in suburbs of Dallas like Coppell, The Colony, and one moved to Tyler. My business kept me from pulling up stakes to join them. I see that you must be a SA fan too. I have several of their fine products and I live in Geneseo, Illinois the home of SA. I saw one of their accessories in one of your photos. By the way, you produce some of the best photography shots on watches that I have seen. I am an amateur photographer too and enjoy shooting birds, other nature shots, landscapes, and some macro. That too is an expensive hobby. Mine all seem to be. I also like the way that you showcase the watches with various straps. Keep up the excellent work. Thanks for all that you do!
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