This new brand is hitting every metric in my book. Great branding, solid/restrained aesthetics, quality build elements, and COSC. That last part makes the price point a lot more appealing - because this is in Monta and Formex range - and a lot more than Kuoe, Baltic, or Traska. Color me intrigued - and I was not expecting to be.
Way to expensive with at best solid movement. Just for reference Pitzmann 3 has inside one of the most iconic movement 8r 48.Variation of this Seiko caliber is the original EL primero movement not Zenith .The first ever auto chronograph with vertical clutch and column wheel for price of 1300$, and btw 8r 48 is double the price of Sellita 216.
Thank you for bringing this brand to light. An extreme amount of thoughtfulness went into every detail. This is a steal for the price point and absolutely unbelievable for a brand's first watch. The only thing I could nitpick is the name. You have to choose between an unpronouncable Latin name or the abbreviation, "VPC", which sounds like a venture capital company...or mortgage loan company. I can see the commercial now. "I bought my house through VPC, and you can too!" Lol.
VPC would be a great name for a mortgage loan company for haute horologie addicts, especially nowadays when you practically actually do have to take on a mortgage to acquire some of these artisanal marvels.
The more I look at this watch, the more I appreciate the proportions and brand values. Had I paid more attention to this project earlier, I suspect I would have bought this over the BB54
The dial looks a lot like Patek Calatrava, and the bracelet integration without the usual endlinks look odd, not in a bad way. I like the overall design and I've been following the dude's page for about a year. Wish him success. Great video Evan.
Always have a lot of respect for anyone with the guts and determination to put their money where their mouth is and do it for real. For a first product, this definitely has a lot going for it and I would say a brand to watch (no pun intended). Be interesting to see a v.2 of this and what else they come up with. Still got a few areas in the improve/fix categories (definitely the bracelet for e.g, totally wrong for the rest of the watch) but some really beautiful things like that clasp that most brands would never put that level of effort into finishing. Definitely a John Smith 'Bravo!' 🎉
This thing rocks! I'm especially a sucker for ultra-hardened cases *and* bracelets (both are necessary, though I do prefer through-hardening techniques rather than surface treatments) and well-designed bracelets that feature tool-less adjustment (the fact that any watch >$500 sold on a bracelet in 2024 ships without quick adjustment is mind boggling to me). My main nitpick is that a GADA watch must be self sustaining. So without either an automatic movement or a solar/kinetic quartz movement I don't think it can reasonably be argued to be GADA. Still, looks great and very well considered, and sharing the process is priceless - impressive stuff!
I'm pretty sure that a lot more effort and thinking went into this than the far majority of new watch brands and designs. I followed quite a number of the instalments, but rarely was behind the direction chosen. It's not surprising to me that the result seems to look quite good at a distance, but when considering it in more details, various things (like how the lugs come out of the case or the bracelet meets the watch, all very deliberately chosen to be exactly this way), the lume block indices, the width of the angle on the triangular pointed watch hands, the branding and the writing (oddly now perhaps too toned down for all that effort that went into that font?)... there is a long list of things I would have made a different decision on and yet, funnily, it still pulls off being a handsome result that definitely looks the part on the wrist. I just don't think I'd get the joy out of these particular details. When considering how much cash I'd need to part with for this, my heart sinks. I'm not sure where that price comes from, but isn't an 800-odd Tissot COSC certified? To put doubts at rest, it cannot be that, and frankly any watch brand saying they regulate their Miyota 9-series to +/- 5 seconds in a few positions effectively gives one practically the same advantage. While it looks smart, I do not nearly get the luxurious, impressive and highly recognisable vibes one get from e.g. a Straum. And considering they started more humbly and their current model still is a fair chunk more affordable but looks like it should probably be the other way around, I think there is some problem with the positioning and pricing of VPC. The 1800Hv coating is welcome and definitely above average. That's a nice touch I wish Straum would also embrace as even more than here, it suits what their brand stands for. Still, if there will be a second watch with a better price-quality balance I'd be very interested to see what more Thomas can do. With all the string ideals and the deep dive into the process I would either have expected to be blown away by the result or get a far more convincing deal from VPC.
Always love seeing you cover new brands Evan! Would love to see the Oceanguard GMT on your channel, a few of the models look practically tailor made to your color scheme and vibe! Just say the word!
Hey, I really like your watches. Have you ever thought about having a model with a different dial? That triangles at the 12,3,6, 9 really throw me off, they seem like if they were reversed it would be so much better. Just me.
@@jonboy8181 hey there! Thanks so much for the comment! One thing that makes the triangles so special is how they interact with the hands! The minute hand perfectly eclipses the markers as it moves around the dial making for a unique and fun experience! But have you checked out our new Oceanguard GMT models by chance? Whole different look and layout and hopefully something up your alley! Thanks again for the support and I hope all is well on your end!
I think that the triangles are one of the things that make your watches unique. There’s one thing I would address however. The use of an NH38 as opposed to an NH34 for the no date models. Other than that you nailed it! Very unique.
I like it a lot! I’ve been keeping up with the whole process over on Fratello, and it’s nice to see the finished product. The price is higher than I would’ve liked, but it seems like the guys behind VPC went the extra step beyond what most microbrands do, so I guess I don’t mind. Utimately, I like the Type 37HW more than most other watches at this price point, so I guess it is worth it for me.
I like it. Thanks for sharing this one. I have to admit the price seems a bit higher than I was expecting. But, there are some nice design details and the build quality appears more than just decent. I would hope they smooth out the micro-adjust operation in the final production model. At the price, it really needs to have nothing to complain about and all good. One slight head scratcher. I appreciate the 120m WR and normally approve and desire a screwdown crown. But, on a hand wound movement, that draws a bit of long term use concern. It was a niggle I had with a vintage Rolex Oyster Precision which was hand wound with a screwdown crown. Yes.. after over 30 years the crown still works.. meaning it screws down still. But, the WR is likely in question. Granted, a vintage watch should probably avoid any WR situation. And, maybe with the VPC, in 30 years time, I may not care and should never test the original 120m WR. Idk?.. I would prefer to avoid unnecessary wear and tear and I think a non-screwdown crown would have been preferable in the 37HW case.
hey great video and great looking watch! I'm wondering why you didn't say anything about the bracelet and watch connecting. Is it a quick release? Somehow it looks like those nubsies stick out a lot. Can you feel them when you wear it? probably not, otherwise you would have mentioned them... just wondering.
It’s got enough unique elements to make it interesting. It’s also quite well-proportioned and charming. The bezel does seem a bit exaggerated and I could imagine a more interesting presentation-perhaps with radial brushing in the style of the explorer II. The price, although appreciated for its its technological costs, is jarring for such a simple, hand-wound watch. Still, I’m sure it would work for many and will do well as is.
Didn’t know the brand before this video, and now I’m very intrigued. I like everything: the design, the story, the thoughtfulness that’s gone into it all. It’s been a long time since a watch truly piqued my interest to the point of considering purchasing it, and for that I say bravo.
@@XShotokanX Quite likely. Traveling to Japan at the end of the month where I’d intended to pick up some vintage watches so I’ll wait till then. Might miss this order window as a result but that’s okay as I’m being more careful with acquisitions this year :)
I have been following this brand from the start. I absolutely love it and think the design choices are thoughtful and original. I would love to own one. The only issue I have is a hand wind movement with a screw sown crown. I would prefer either an automatic or no screw down crown.
It's a nice watch. I like the specs. It reminds me of a Monta. But that price point is going to be tough to nut crack to stick around. I'd rather take one of Traska's offerings for 1/4 of the price. Or an Islander SARB033/035 homage for even less. If I was spending $2,500 I'd be looking for something with more heritage like Longines or Oris.
I don’t like the combination of blue with that white(?) color sub dial. I like the other two colors with sub dials. Seems good. And hey, what’s $2k these days?
I really really like this. I am struggling with ordering one or waiting for a version that is automatic and has a date. Curious to see how the diver turns out (the designer indicated one is coming in 2025).
Pretty watch. They say GADA, but I'd need assurance that it's been tested in the sort of niche gentlemen's clubs I frequent. The sort of places where 200m WR doesn't really cut it. We'll see. We will see.
I've been following this one since the beginning and now that it's here i'm kinda torn. I feel like putting a screwdown crown on a manually wound watch is an issue. I also feel like those indices are too thin and should have metal surroundings to match the hands. The bezel is quite bug making the watch look small but if you're going for a 36 explorer kinda vibe it works I however like the overall look of it, and adore how the main thought behind making this watch was not to make any sort of compromise, I feel like we need more of that today
@@henkrpe3249You might be right, but maybe they thought making it hand wound would add to the vintage flair ? Because if the only concern was thickness, then the SW300 would have been the obvious choice (although it is a tad thicker than the SW216)
Its a nice well considered watch but 2 things would put me off , first the price and second i dont mind hand wind in fact its a nice morning ritual on a vintage dress watch for example but hand winding and screw down crown are a definite no no for me. I wish this guy well all the same and by the way your content is the best in the business, cheers.
Hello, and thanks for this video. It's always a pleasure for me to discover a brand new microbrand. And especially when this microbrand is able to create such watch. In my opinion, if this watch has been made by an old and more or less huge brand, it could have been a succes, perhaps a banger. But from a microbrand, at this price range, and even if it has great specs and if it is beautiful, I'm not sure it will be the same. Perhaps just because of something missing, like some just a little bit more of creativity.
imo needs a date to be a GADA watch, but this seems like a great watch overall. Difficult to find things to nitpick. A date window and a longer power reserve maybe. Congrats to VPC.
I think this is a great first watch for VPC, however it is still far too unrefined in it's current state. Dimensions, perfect, movement, great, the use of hardened steel, even better. However, that bezel is far too wide on a 37mm watch and I highly doubt it would be as legible due to it (which defeats the point of the watch), the domed sapphire crystal seems to break the case architecture in an odd way which isn't as refined as something like an omega speedmaster. And for me the part I like the least is that bracelet and total lack of integration with the case, it looks like something on a $400 watch and that's the price that I immediately thought when I saw this. $2600 can be spent on a new omega railmaster (if you find a good dealer), a preowned Grand Seiko, a Tudor 1926, and so much more which have way better movements than this.
This is absolutely fantastic, but I’ve seen a couple of other brands like this and the problem is to do this type of watch is very expensive because it’s quality. therefore you are only going to sell so many. There are reasons that brands like monta , Christopher Ward, Baltic and Co have been able to sell a lot of watches. This is going to go slightly above that price range which means it’s going to be limited.
I actually quite like it but I can't really get over the super thick bezel. I have no idea about watchmaking but to me it looks like a design choice that was made because it was too expensive/difficult to make it smaller. Also that it's brushed unidirectionally doesn't help.
i think not making it an automatic is a misopportunity for a GADA watch, but i guess it can have more connection to the wearer as it will need topping up every now and then
I love how impossible a "GADA" for everyone watch is, given that your ideal point is sportier than this, whereas the only thing making me hesitate is that it reads just a bit too sporty to click with how I dress five days out of seven. It's something about the wide swooping beveled edge; the wide flat bezel & small seconds in this case feels like a patek 96 that woke up on saturday & slipped into its favourite pair of grey new balances. I'll probably get over it though. If decide I can drop 2.5k on a "go some places, do weekend things" watch I'll still be happy as hell with it.
I like the watch, checks most of the boxes for me, but it's just a tad too small at 37.5 mm. It should be at least 38 mm for me especially with that big "bezel". Also would've been better for me with an auto (does ETA/Sellita have a chronometer-grade sub seconds auto?) and a screw-down crown. Pricing also seems steep, it's in the Longines and Tudor territory and I know which one I'll pick if money was tight. Should be priced just a little over Christopher Ward pieces, especially with the 1800 Vickers hardened case.
@@porschephile2k3 okay yes you said “if”, I realize you’re surely well off. But in the hypothetical sense if “money was tight” luxury watches aren’t really a priority.
I really like it but its going to face some tough competition in that price bracket. Like the 37mm Longines Spirit. I wish them luck, but its not for me.
I ordered one and i’m not a collector but just would love to wear it daily. Only thing….have to wait several months. Afraid that it will be my own Christmas present 😂
@@nicoathome8078commoners with limited money will usually buy big brand names with that money and won't buy microbrand. anyhow congrats on your purchase 😊👍👍
I have to watch your videos on mute because I can’t stand your humor or voice…. Just kidding.. I just wanted to end up on as a screenshot on your IG 😂.. Another fantastic video from the best watch reviewer out there. Keep them coming bro!
I'm going to be a little gritty here and that's my personal not objective opinion. First of all the watch looks nice, really good with comfortable dimensions. For me though it's not perfect gada watch without date and I'm saying this from my experience. I love my sport watch without date but often when I wear it I'm like damn I should have order it with a date cause now I have to pull out my phone to check the date. Next thing, manual movement. I don't like to remember to wind a watch. Let's address the price, it's too expensive for what it offers. All this features without the cosc (don't care about that) you can get from Traska and it's 3x cheaper and automatic and also thin.
It does need another watch brand. A micro watch brand as they call it. What the world doesnt need is a sellita movement sold in a case for 2500 euros? Look at the competition please for niche brands, they make beautiful sellita watches for 1000 and under, take Farer for one. It's a beautiful watch but that price is just insane in 2024 where you get pretty damned accurate homages of rolex of Ali express for 100 USD. How is this price justified??
I really like this piece. Even though it's thin, the proportions make it seem a little thicker than it is. A flattened out 40 would be nice. Also, 'seems' a bit pricey? Packs a punch for sure, but my watch nerd brain is telling me $1500-$2000 is closer to correct? Also, "certain incidents"..... ua-cam.com/video/GUfS_2UGftg/v-deo.html
As a small wrist-er I'm always happy to see a new watch under 38mm.
SAME. This one is going on my list.
Things are heating up in this price segment with the introduction
of this Brand . Beautiful design 🔥🔥🔥 …. 😘
This new brand is hitting every metric in my book. Great branding, solid/restrained aesthetics, quality build elements, and COSC. That last part makes the price point a lot more appealing - because this is in Monta and Formex range - and a lot more than Kuoe, Baltic, or Traska.
Color me intrigued - and I was not expecting to be.
Way to expensive with at best solid movement.
Just for reference Pitzmann 3 has inside one of the most iconic movement 8r 48.Variation of this Seiko caliber is the original EL primero movement not Zenith .The first ever auto chronograph with vertical clutch and column wheel for price of 1300$, and btw 8r 48 is double the price of Sellita 216.
Serica is cosc for ~1k... And that one has an automatic so you don't have to mess with the screw down crown every day.
Thank you for bringing this brand to light. An extreme amount of thoughtfulness went into every detail. This is a steal for the price point and absolutely unbelievable for a brand's first watch. The only thing I could nitpick is the name. You have to choose between an unpronouncable Latin name or the abbreviation, "VPC", which sounds like a venture capital company...or mortgage loan company. I can see the commercial now. "I bought my house through VPC, and you can too!" Lol.
Value product channel? That's where I got my crockpot
VPC would be a great name for a mortgage loan company for haute horologie addicts, especially nowadays when you practically actually do have to take on a mortgage to acquire some of these artisanal marvels.
Design is actually quite nice. I like it.
The more I look at this watch, the more I appreciate the proportions and brand values. Had I paid more attention to this project earlier, I suspect I would have bought this over the BB54
The dial looks a lot like Patek Calatrava, and the bracelet integration without the usual endlinks look odd, not in a bad way. I like the overall design and I've been following the dude's page for about a year. Wish him success. Great video Evan.
I wish calatravas still looked like this!
Always have a lot of respect for anyone with the guts and determination to put their money where their mouth is and do it for real. For a first product, this definitely has a lot going for it and I would say a brand to watch (no pun intended).
Be interesting to see a v.2 of this and what else they come up with.
Still got a few areas in the improve/fix categories (definitely the bracelet for e.g, totally wrong for the rest of the watch) but some really beautiful things like that clasp that most brands would never put that level of effort into finishing. Definitely a John Smith 'Bravo!' 🎉
Really liked this one. Thanks Evan!
This thing rocks! I'm especially a sucker for ultra-hardened cases *and* bracelets (both are necessary, though I do prefer through-hardening techniques rather than surface treatments) and well-designed bracelets that feature tool-less adjustment (the fact that any watch >$500 sold on a bracelet in 2024 ships without quick adjustment is mind boggling to me). My main nitpick is that a GADA watch must be self sustaining. So without either an automatic movement or a solar/kinetic quartz movement I don't think it can reasonably be argued to be GADA. Still, looks great and very well considered, and sharing the process is priceless - impressive stuff!
Finally a video from my favourite watch youtuber if my already top 10 didn't exist .
really cool watch looks quite refined but that bezel seems a bit too wide and empty
I'm pretty sure that a lot more effort and thinking went into this than the far majority of new watch brands and designs. I followed quite a number of the instalments, but rarely was behind the direction chosen. It's not surprising to me that the result seems to look quite good at a distance, but when considering it in more details, various things (like how the lugs come out of the case or the bracelet meets the watch, all very deliberately chosen to be exactly this way), the lume block indices, the width of the angle on the triangular pointed watch hands, the branding and the writing (oddly now perhaps too toned down for all that effort that went into that font?)... there is a long list of things I would have made a different decision on and yet, funnily, it still pulls off being a handsome result that definitely looks the part on the wrist. I just don't think I'd get the joy out of these particular details. When considering how much cash I'd need to part with for this, my heart sinks. I'm not sure where that price comes from, but isn't an 800-odd Tissot COSC certified? To put doubts at rest, it cannot be that, and frankly any watch brand saying they regulate their Miyota 9-series to +/- 5 seconds in a few positions effectively gives one practically the same advantage. While it looks smart, I do not nearly get the luxurious, impressive and highly recognisable vibes one get from e.g. a Straum. And considering they started more humbly and their current model still is a fair chunk more affordable but looks like it should probably be the other way around, I think there is some problem with the positioning and pricing of VPC. The 1800Hv coating is welcome and definitely above average. That's a nice touch I wish Straum would also embrace as even more than here, it suits what their brand stands for. Still, if there will be a second watch with a better price-quality balance I'd be very interested to see what more Thomas can do. With all the string ideals and the deep dive into the process I would either have expected to be blown away by the result or get a far more convincing deal from VPC.
Always love seeing you cover new brands Evan! Would love to see the Oceanguard GMT on your channel, a few of the models look practically tailor made to your color scheme and vibe! Just say the word!
Hey, I really like your watches. Have you ever thought about having a model with a different dial? That triangles at the 12,3,6, 9 really throw me off, they seem like if they were reversed it would be so much better. Just me.
@@jonboy8181 hey there! Thanks so much for the comment! One thing that makes the triangles so special is how they interact with the hands! The minute hand perfectly eclipses the markers as it moves around the dial making for a unique and fun experience! But have you checked out our new Oceanguard GMT models by chance? Whole different look and layout and hopefully something up your alley! Thanks again for the support and I hope all is well on your end!
I think that the triangles are one of the things that make your watches unique. There’s one thing I would address however. The use of an NH38 as opposed to an NH34 for the no date models. Other than that you nailed it! Very unique.
Clean and elegant design, I really like it.
I like it a lot! I’ve been keeping up with the whole process over on Fratello, and it’s nice to see the finished product. The price is higher than I would’ve liked, but it seems like the guys behind VPC went the extra step beyond what most microbrands do, so I guess I don’t mind. Utimately, I like the Type 37HW more than most other watches at this price point, so I guess it is worth it for me.
Very nice watch indeed…and it’s very hard to make a great looking metal bracelet,and this one looks pretty good.Nice package indeed…
That white sub dial really pops.
I dig it. I dig that watch a lot. Very clean design and easy to read.
Perhaps a subtle sunburst dial in the future?
I like it. Thanks for sharing this one. I have to admit the price seems a bit higher than I was expecting. But, there are some nice design details and the build quality appears more than just decent. I would hope they smooth out the micro-adjust operation in the final production model. At the price, it really needs to have nothing to complain about and all good.
One slight head scratcher. I appreciate the 120m WR and normally approve and desire a screwdown crown. But, on a hand wound movement, that draws a bit of long term use concern. It was a niggle I had with a vintage Rolex Oyster Precision which was hand wound with a screwdown crown. Yes.. after over 30 years the crown still works.. meaning it screws down still. But, the WR is likely in question. Granted, a vintage watch should probably avoid any WR situation. And, maybe with the VPC, in 30 years time, I may not care and should never test the original 120m WR. Idk?.. I would prefer to avoid unnecessary wear and tear and I think a non-screwdown crown would have been preferable in the 37HW case.
hey great video and great looking watch!
I'm wondering why you didn't say anything about the bracelet and watch connecting. Is it a quick release? Somehow it looks like those nubsies stick out a lot. Can you feel them when you wear it? probably not, otherwise you would have mentioned them... just wondering.
I really like how the lugs appear to splay out to the endlinks
Thanks for sharing this amazing watch it checks all the boxes for me and seems like you are getting a lot for you money
It’s got enough unique elements to make it interesting. It’s also quite well-proportioned and charming. The bezel does seem a bit exaggerated and I could imagine a more interesting presentation-perhaps with radial brushing in the style of the explorer II. The price, although appreciated for its its technological costs, is jarring for such a simple, hand-wound watch. Still, I’m sure it would work for many and will do well as is.
Didn’t know the brand before this video, and now I’m very intrigued. I like everything: the design, the story, the thoughtfulness that’s gone into it all. It’s been a long time since a watch truly piqued my interest to the point of considering purchasing it, and for that I say bravo.
So you are buying one...?
@@XShotokanX Quite likely. Traveling to Japan at the end of the month where I’d intended to pick up some vintage watches so I’ll wait till then. Might miss this order window as a result but that’s okay as I’m being more careful with acquisitions this year :)
Does it tell time?
Doesn’t matter:)
I have been following this brand from the start. I absolutely love it and think the design choices are thoughtful and original. I would love to own one. The only issue I have is a hand wind movement with a screw sown crown. I would prefer either an automatic or no screw down crown.
This watch is almost perfect down to every detail but I wish the Subdial was the same color as the dial with.
Tasteful tick marks on it
Properly lumed small seconds is rare. Well done on that if nothing else.
It's a nice watch. I like the specs. It reminds me of a Monta. But that price point is going to be tough to nut crack to stick around. I'd rather take one of Traska's offerings for 1/4 of the price. Or an Islander SARB033/035 homage for even less. If I was spending $2,500 I'd be looking for something with more heritage like Longines or Oris.
I don’t like the combination of blue with that white(?) color sub dial. I like the other two colors with sub dials. Seems good. And hey, what’s $2k these days?
I really really like this. I am struggling with ordering one or waiting for a version that is automatic and has a date. Curious to see how the diver turns out (the designer indicated one is coming in 2025).
Thanks for reviewing, Evan! This has been such an exciting journey to see develop, and the watch looks great!
Pretty watch. They say GADA, but I'd need assurance that it's been tested in the sort of niche gentlemen's clubs I frequent. The sort of places where 200m WR doesn't really cut it. We'll see. We will see.
Great video, I have been following this brand for some time, mostly for their marketing tactics, smart method and cool story.
I've been following this one since the beginning and now that it's here i'm kinda torn. I feel like putting a screwdown crown on a manually wound watch is an issue. I also feel like those indices are too thin and should have metal surroundings to match the hands. The bezel is quite bug making the watch look small but if you're going for a 36 explorer kinda vibe it works
I however like the overall look of it, and adore how the main thought behind making this watch was not to make any sort of compromise, I feel like we need more of that today
Feels like the lack of self-winding in a supposed gada watch with a screw down crown is absolutely a compromise for thickness...
@@henkrpe3249You might be right, but maybe they thought making it hand wound would add to the vintage flair ? Because if the only concern was thickness, then the SW300 would have been the obvious choice (although it is a tad thicker than the SW216)
Nice humour in your videos , dude , kudos.
Traska targets basically the same usage occasion at 1/5th the price. This seems like a really hard sell at that price
It is an attractive piece - congratulations to the manufacturer.
I think that the secondary market will dictate the true value of this piece.
Does the hardening (😳) affect the colour of the steel? Seiko did something similar and it ended up looking like titanium
Its a nice well considered watch but 2 things would put me off , first the price and second i dont mind hand wind in fact its a nice morning ritual on a vintage dress watch for example but hand winding and screw down crown are a definite no no for me. I wish this guy well all the same and by the way your content is the best in the business, cheers.
It really reminds me of the Omega Dynamic III. Concept and bracelet are very very similar.
Hello, and thanks for this video. It's always a pleasure for me to discover a brand new microbrand. And especially when this microbrand is able to create such watch. In my opinion, if this watch has been made by an old and more or less huge brand, it could have been a succes, perhaps a banger. But from a microbrand, at this price range, and even if it has great specs and if it is beautiful, I'm not sure it will be the same. Perhaps just because of something missing, like some just a little bit more of creativity.
Bracelet looks pretty omega inspired, I like it, I have a Dynamic II with a similar look, very comfortable
I saw this in a few places but didn't get it. I will definitely be reading the articles as it would be great to see the thought process.
imo needs a date to be a GADA watch, but this seems like a great watch overall. Difficult to find things to nitpick. A date window and a longer power reserve maybe. Congrats to VPC.
“If you are into watches, which i wish you weren’t…” 😂😂😂
bird pooped on the dial
I think this is a great first watch for VPC, however it is still far too unrefined in it's current state. Dimensions, perfect, movement, great, the use of hardened steel, even better. However, that bezel is far too wide on a 37mm watch and I highly doubt it would be as legible due to it (which defeats the point of the watch), the domed sapphire crystal seems to break the case architecture in an odd way which isn't as refined as something like an omega speedmaster. And for me the part I like the least is that bracelet and total lack of integration with the case, it looks like something on a $400 watch and that's the price that I immediately thought when I saw this. $2600 can be spent on a new omega railmaster (if you find a good dealer), a preowned Grand Seiko, a Tudor 1926, and so much more which have way better movements than this.
Looks very nice and diferent, but after owning a vintage manual wound Rolex, I´ll never getting another manual wound screw down crown watch.
Wow, I do like this … a lot. Out of my price range, but maybe one day when I’m big
Looks great but asking €2500 + taxes is quite a lot... I'd rather just get a Tissot Gentleman or something like it for 1/3 of the cost
It's a beautiful watch. Small seconds, screw down crown, perfect size. But at almost 2,5k its a very high price.
Really good looking watch!
Very nice watch but the vertical brushing on the bezel doesn’t seem like the right choice.
Saw this earlier on IG. Looks cool and a little different! Almost giving me PF Tonda vibes.
beauty! congrats and gluck to them. that price is a tough ask though, lots of competition
It ticks an insane amount of boxes in my book but the price tag is hefty.
Cheers Evan! Cool video :)
Thanks
This is absolutely fantastic, but I’ve seen a couple of other brands like this and the problem is to do this type of watch is very expensive because it’s quality. therefore you are only going to sell so many. There are reasons that brands like monta , Christopher Ward, Baltic and Co have been able to sell a lot of watches. This is going to go slightly above that price range which means it’s going to be limited.
I actually quite like it but I can't really get over the super thick bezel. I have no idea about watchmaking but to me it looks like a design choice that was made because it was too expensive/difficult to make it smaller. Also that it's brushed unidirectionally doesn't help.
Oh why oh why no display case back??????
i think not making it an automatic is a misopportunity for a GADA watch, but i guess it can have more connection to the wearer as it will need topping up every now and then
I can hear from your video dialogue, that you are excited with this watch..
Those are some large bezels though. But a great small nice looking watch even for a 7 inch wrist.
This is gorgeous
Great content
Looks pretty good. Not a huge fan of the lugs though. It doesn't flow very well into the bracelet.
Clicked for the watch. Stayed for the funny.
I love how impossible a "GADA" for everyone watch is, given that your ideal point is sportier than this, whereas the only thing making me hesitate is that it reads just a bit too sporty to click with how I dress five days out of seven. It's something about the wide swooping beveled edge; the wide flat bezel & small seconds in this case feels like a patek 96 that woke up on saturday & slipped into its favourite pair of grey new balances. I'll probably get over it though. If decide I can drop 2.5k on a "go some places, do weekend things" watch I'll still be happy as hell with it.
Great video/dialogue. Lovely looking watch but seems a bit expensive to me.
Very nice, great looking IMO and a near perfect spec. Pricey though, for a new non-handmade brand.
Very ok watch review. Thanks, I guess ;)
I like the watch, checks most of the boxes for me, but it's just a tad too small at 37.5 mm. It should be at least 38 mm for me especially with that big "bezel". Also would've been better for me with an auto (does ETA/Sellita have a chronometer-grade sub seconds auto?) and a screw-down crown.
Pricing also seems steep, it's in the Longines and Tudor territory and I know which one I'll pick if money was tight. Should be priced just a little over Christopher Ward pieces, especially with the 1800 Vickers hardened case.
If money is tight the last thing you should think about is buying watches.
@@ozzy1154 I reckon you have problems with reading comprehension.
@@porschephile2k3 okay yes you said “if”, I realize you’re surely well off. But in the hypothetical sense if “money was tight” luxury watches aren’t really a priority.
Watch pulled me in, voice-over made me stay. YoureFunny.
I think this is fantastic.
I really like it but its going to face some tough competition in that price bracket. Like the 37mm Longines Spirit. I wish them luck, but its not for me.
$3k and a year-long pre-order for a regular ole 37mm 3-hander? This is crazy.
Beautiful
Steep price (need to add VAT to the price you mentioned), manual wind & screwed crown combo --> hm...
looks nice but quite expensive for a new(?) microbrand. anyhow people who'll buy this will probably be a watch collector.
I ordered one and i’m not a collector but just would love to wear it daily. Only thing….have to wait several months. Afraid that it will be my own Christmas present 😂
@@nicoathome8078commoners with limited money will usually buy big brand names with that money and won't buy microbrand.
anyhow congrats on your purchase 😊👍👍
Very nice watch. For me it needs a date to be a go anywhere do anything watch.
A pretty watch, but for a pretty penny too!
I like it!
I have to watch your videos on mute because I can’t stand your humor or voice….
Just kidding.. I just wanted to end up on as a screenshot on your IG 😂.. Another fantastic video from the best watch reviewer out there. Keep them coming bro!
Cost certified. Doesn’t scratch. 38mm. Interesting.
“Real money” made me laugh
This watch screams Omega imho. Which is not a bad thing.
Can i go to space with this watch?
I do like that a lot can I get that in England
Screw down crown and manual wind? hmmmmmm not keen on that.....
You're stupid sense of humor is making me enjoy your informative content even more bro 😂😅😂😅😂👍🏽👊🏽
I'm going to be a little gritty here and that's my personal not objective opinion. First of all the watch looks nice, really good with comfortable dimensions. For me though it's not perfect gada watch without date and I'm saying this from my experience. I love my sport watch without date but often when I wear it I'm like damn I should have order it with a date cause now I have to pull out my phone to check the date. Next thing, manual movement. I don't like to remember to wind a watch. Let's address the price, it's too expensive for what it offers. All this features without the cosc (don't care about that) you can get from Traska and it's 3x cheaper and automatic and also thin.
The white subdial looks off
It does need another watch brand. A micro watch brand as they call it. What the world doesnt need is a sellita movement sold in a case for 2500 euros? Look at the competition please for niche brands, they make beautiful sellita watches for 1000 and under, take Farer for one. It's a beautiful watch but that price is just insane in 2024 where you get pretty damned accurate homages of rolex of Ali express for 100 USD. How is this price justified??
Two of my favorite things, small seconds and a small watch. Why must you show me Watches that are over 2 grand? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!
You had me until the price. lol cmon
You're terrific 😆
Nice watch do doubt, but it costs 1000EUR more then formex Essence. Pass for me at that price
I really like this piece. Even though it's thin, the proportions make it seem a little thicker than it is. A flattened out 40 would be nice. Also, 'seems' a bit pricey? Packs a punch for sure, but my watch nerd brain is telling me $1500-$2000 is closer to correct?
Also, "certain incidents"..... ua-cam.com/video/GUfS_2UGftg/v-deo.html
The nubs to quick change bracelet look like they protrude to dig into the back of the hand, is this the case? lol, no pun intended.
No. They don't.