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The undertone and fumé set it off nicely without being too obvious.

Never fun missing launch pricing, but it's still a cool watch and not as bad a retail hike as many. Cheers

While I think it fits the design language pretty well, it's not one of my favorite elements either. I debated about mentioning a traditional pencil or syringe tip, but I wasn't sure how those would look. I'm sure there's something that could be well integrated though. Cheers

Font choices can definitely be polarizing. I thought this one worked pretty well with the package. Cheers

I'll never turn down a fitted bracelet option! So much easier to add straps than bracelets on your own.

Very specific 😄

I plan to swap the strap as well. Agreed, I can't do a traditional quartz unless it has no running second hand or a small second/subdial. This is a perfect compromise to still have dial movement and grab and go capability (plus a bargain price). It may not have the "life" of an automatic but it definitely has a place.

Definitely! Have you decided on which color you're getting?

@ Not yet, but I’m leaning towards the brown.

@SoCalWatchReviews Same here. Not as much contrast as the Black, but it's a great look and less common (though the Black fume and undertone is unique too).

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I'm typically not a big quartz fan either and particularly can't take a second tick. This mechaquartz has been unobjectionable for me though, as it's "enough" of a sweep. I do love the maintenance free solar/atomic G-Shocks and could definitely get behind solar (if it didn't tick). Cheers

Thanks so much! I'll likely be swapping it to a canvas strap (once received) and leaning a bit more in the casual direction. These aren't my strap preference either even though they feel surprisingly pliable. In the end, like you said, it's not terrible having to make a swap on a reasonably priced and overall well done watch. Cheers

My pleasure 🥂

I personally put it in the dressy field watch category. IMO, it's too casual to be a "true" dress watch, but doesn't fully lean into the utilitarian styling of a field watch.

That may be something they explore in the future. They wanted to keep the initial offering as affordable as possible. As a side benefit, beyond the price, it resulted in a very thin package without sacrificing (a passable) sweep.

@@JonathanTReviews Yeah I like the affordability idea but even cheap Seiko nh35 could be a nice addition to already attractive watch. Cheers.

@Nudel-nc1cp Absolutely, that wouldn't likely add too much. The only problem is that NH movements are thick and would probably add at least 2mm to the case thickness. For me, that would detract from the design. If this one does well, maybe they'll do a follow-up with Miyota 9 series or similar (that would still likely add at least 1mm).

I personally find it to be well priced for the finishing and specs. I don't disagree that there are cheaper watches though.

Haha! Thanks! It was nice taking a bit of a much needed holiday break 😊

@ You’re welcome! Having watched the video now, these are killer looking and is a very enticing value. I agree with you, I would not want this watch to get any thicker for an overkill water resistance. Lume is pretty important to me so I really hope the production units can have more dial lume to hopefully last with the hands. Both colors are awesome and I am sure will be a tough decision!

Sizing is always down to preference/perspective and wrist size. In my opinion, 39mm is pretty versatile and fits the style well. That said, I'm sure you won't be alone in preferring a larger option.

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Thank you! Congrats on the score! I'm glad I could help 🥂

Dates are handy with dress watches. Unfortunately, that would have required some significant changes and likely would have thickened it up a good bit. To keep it as thin as possible, they replaced the date wheel with the moon phase module.

Very cool! I'm sure you'll love it 🥂

I don't generally track regulation, unless there's a noteworthy variance, as I typically don't wear the same watch for more than one day. Miyota movements typically perform well and far exceed stated tolerances. Wise lume performance is very strong and endures well.

@ this doesn’t have a mityoa movement

Sorry about that, you're correct. It's been quite a while since I reviewed this one. Most of their recent watches use Miyota movements.

The L2L at ~46mm is on the smaller side for the 40mm case. My wrist is somewhat flat but only around 6.5"/16.5mm, if it helps.

@ my wrist is 5.5in unfortunately

@Viper4ever05 Bummer, that makes sense. I agree this one would be too large, all the way around, for my taste with that wrist size.

It is a gorgeous, delicate pattern. Very impressive, particularly at the price. Cheers

My pleasure, happy to help! Cheers

Thanks so much! They're available directly from Artem and they ship worldwide, to my knowledge. I have a review of those too, if you care to explore it further. It's their Hydroflex series. They're fairly pricey but quite nice. Cheers

Thanks, found them. Having just paid £560 for the thresher 31mm MOP watch brand new although they look nice, I’m unable to justify £200 on a strap. Will look up some other options!

Understandable. They're excellent straps but the price tag is a tough pill to swallow. Nodus has/had a TecTuff Hybrid strap that's a less expensive option. You can also find a variety of strap options on Amazon such as this one: amzn.to/3PvwvFm (that's an Amazon affiliate link and helps to support the channel with a commission on purchases, not just the linked item, but it doesn't cost anything to use).

It has a similar vibe, which is a good thing in my book. The case reminds me more of a Grand Seiko. Cheers

Thank you! The white would be my top pick as well, for aesthetics and legibility. Cheers

Glad it was helpful 🥂

Thanks so much! Offhand, I believe you're referring to a Nodus Tectuff Hybrid strap. They're excellent! Cheers

Thanks so much for the kind words and sharing your experience! That's a bummer to read the V2 clasp still isn't a great match. Hopefully they'll continue to refine it, as the watch design and potential are there. Cheers

Screw sizes can vary, but the one in the video is 1.2mm and works with most bracelets. I have it linked in the video description. Good luck!

@ its weird because i have tried the 1mm and it was small

LOL. They sell multicolored toothpick packs which is what I happened to have available.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! They are putting out excellent quality and value watches. Cheers

Back at you 🥂

Congrats! It's great to read you're digging it too. Cheers

There is a lot to see. It's stunning in design and execution. A modern vintage King Seiko in effect. If it was a Seiko it would be worse quality and over $1000. If it was Swiss you would be paying €1250+ for it. It's a bargain at $6-700.

@@legionnairegonk4425just another boring dress watch. Lacks any creativity.

I don't think the movement allows for that configuration. Not sure offhand if any others do, as this is a pretty typical regulator configuration from what I've seen. Cheers

I didn't see any signs of damage on these prototypes. The dials have varied texture across the materials but they're very well executed to my eye. Cheers

@JonathanTReviews I didn't word it properly. I knew rhey weren't damaged in any way but just saying from some angles on video that smaller section of the dial could look that way...did for me anyway. I'm sure it's an impressive dial, in hand

Thanks for watching. I can understand it being faster than some prefer. Cheers

Thanks buddy! That Maen is one of the top options for this style IMO too. While I haven't yet handled one, they're great looking watches. Agreed on sizing, a bit smaller with both of the ones you mentioned would be my preference as well, especially with the Trafford. Cheers

I played around with it a while back but couldn't get a presentation format I thought was worth sharing. I may revisit at some point. Cheers

Awesome, I'm very glad I could help add dimension to it 🥂 Thanks, as always, for sharing your insightful perspective. Well highlighted. I wouldn't have minded it being a touch smaller either, though I think they probably hit the sweet spot for wrist size/preference versatility.

It was worth a shot 🤗

Wow, that's high praise and awesome to read! They consistently do a nice job and this may be their nicest design yet. Out of curiosity, is your crown insanely smooth too on setting and winding? This one almost feels like a quartz it's so smooth. Cheers

Awesome! Yeah, it's definitely counterintuitive since the oil helps most other areas run smoother. Very happy to have helped 🥂

They're not the most well known brand, and have a unique style that can be polarizing, but they put out excellent watches. Cheers

@JonathanTReviews yeah I'm definitely going to keep my eye on them for sure

It is great having the choice of function or clean(er) aesthetic. Cheers

Thank you! Maen is putting out some stellar looking watches. They're high on my list for this style too. Cheers