DON'T BUY Your Next Watch until you see this $200 Masterpiece | The Borman 'Moonphase'

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 23 січ 2025

КОМЕНТАРІ • 138

  • @L.A.C_Santos
    @L.A.C_Santos Рік тому +25

    Some years ago it was impossible to imagine a sapphire crystal, stainless steel case, autoamtic movement, great design, dial, see through case for that money.

  • @LegendX2010
    @LegendX2010 Рік тому +40

    At that price point, this watch looks like it was designed to make a statement more than a profit.

  • @cynical8126
    @cynical8126 Рік тому +10

    Hi Tone, thanks to your review ( I watched it over and over) and then decided to buy one for myself.
    Its an amazing piece for the money paid. Your video pushed me over the fence to order one, absolutely having no regrets rightnow.
    Cheers!
    Edit: I saw your posts on reddit and was waiting for this review. worth the wait!

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much for the kind words! Hope you enjoy the watch!

  • @anthonygarza7540
    @anthonygarza7540 2 місяці тому

    Absolutely amazing review! I picked up! Thank you for taking the time on your comprehensive notes and defined details

  • @whatdididolastnight
    @whatdididolastnight Рік тому +13

    Excellent precision in timekeeping. Well made. Shame it’s not a true moon phase. But it would certainly be a watch wearing it case back up, where it would really shine.

  • @morgan97475
    @morgan97475 Рік тому +4

    This watch is quite incredible given the price. Great looking dial & movement.

  • @PINKFL0YD-s2h
    @PINKFL0YD-s2h 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for your review. It's a big step up from the average You tube videos. I love the original watch that this is a homage of. I'm going to get this as they have done a great job.

  • @monkeypawism
    @monkeypawism Рік тому +4

    It's cool. I wish the. case size and the moonphase diameter were smaller though.

  • @Jack_the_rider
    @Jack_the_rider 9 місяців тому +1

    Your channel is really an underrated gem...The cinematography is top-notch...It's sad to see you leave UA-cam.

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  9 місяців тому +4

      Haven't left, just incredibly busy lately with studies. Hope to be back soon though.

  • @L.A.C_Santos
    @L.A.C_Santos Рік тому +1

    I have it and it’s a beauty. The movement looks very high quality.

  • @jpcough6591
    @jpcough6591 Рік тому +2

    Just found your channel, subbed! 👍
    Strong Watchfinder & co vibes, and since that’s one of my favorite channels, I’m a fan!
    I’ve owned some nice watches, all the way up to Vacheron and Patek. For some reason though, I’ve been recently drawn to “cheap” watches. My last watch purchase was a Tissot PRX Powermatic 80, which I actually love!
    Going to check one one of these, thanks so much for the info, and best of luck moving forward with the channel! I’ll be watching 🤜🤛

  • @zschjoke
    @zschjoke 9 місяців тому

    Because of your review I bought this watch. And yeah, it's a true pearl when it comes to precision (Genauigkeit :) , timekeeping and look&feel. Amazingly, this Hangzhou movement is the most accurate in my collection of automatic movements. After some research I found out that this Borman moonphase and a Japanese watch called Kayuga Moonphase share the exact same case and movement. Hard to say which one came into existence first.

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  9 місяців тому

      Probably the same factory produced it, or possibly they were contracted by the creators of the kaguya kickstarter to produce it.

  • @wasnt.here.3853
    @wasnt.here.3853 Рік тому +3

    Wonder if B/PV stands for Borman / Pinkvenom

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому

      Very possible, maybe pinkvenom is the case manufacturer or something.

  • @SunsetSheen
    @SunsetSheen Рік тому +6

    Beautiful watch. The dial and caseback are amazing for the price point. The handset is a bit dainty imho and it would be great if the watch was couple mm smaller.

  • @karimandkat
    @karimandkat Рік тому +2

    This watch is giving me some H Moser vibes. Very nice.

  • @poppi4975
    @poppi4975 Рік тому +12

    The production qualty of this video is really great, hats off! If you keep it up, you'll have a few thousand subscribers in no time. And that Borman is really pretty, I immediately knew you were going to compare the dial to an H. Moser & Cie. The rotor is very appealing as well. Some things I don't really understand though: Why put a high-beat movement into this watch, if you can't even really see the smooth sweep of the seconds hand anyway? Also, why put 'Genauigkeit Instrumente' on the dial (which in and of itself is a rather poor translation, if it's supposed to be a translation at all)? This watch doesn't need to make itself look like it's a German watch, and I sometimes wish these Chinese manufacturers took some more pride in their work. That being said, still nice watch and nice video.

  • @beyond36horology
    @beyond36horology Рік тому

    Great camera work and voiceover as usual.

  • @richardwysocki8300
    @richardwysocki8300 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful watch! However, I would much prefer the moonphase to be less of a glaring contrast; make to more subtle or remove it. Thanks for the review.

  • @holgermuller3597
    @holgermuller3597 Рік тому +3

    Very very nice watch, WOW! The printing reminds me on SINN watches as "Präzisions Instrumente" or "Nautische Instrumente". For the sake of accuracy, in correct German it has to be "Genauigkeits Instrumente"; they missed the "S". All in all a very fresh dresser, that is looking much more expensive. Thanks for this review 👍👍👍

    • @Kontrolleuchte
      @Kontrolleuchte 10 місяців тому

      I don't know - shouldn't it say "Präzisionsinstrumente"? "Genauigkeitsintrumente" does make little sense, as little as "Accuracy Instruments". I do not understand why these Chinese manufactures never seem to seek advice from native speakers when dabbling in foreign languages 😃. I would have advised "Hochpräzisionsinstrumente" to get a proper mouthful

  • @onemorewatchplease
    @onemorewatchplease 5 місяців тому

    That is a great watch, thanks for bringing it to my attention

  • @Bobbylim323
    @Bobbylim323 2 місяці тому

    is there ar on the glass?

  • @WatchDanReviews
    @WatchDanReviews 10 місяців тому

    Nice looking watch! Can’t believe that much detail can be had at that price. Hongzu also manufactures parts for gas grills 😂

  • @MrClassy1991
    @MrClassy1991 3 місяці тому

    any affordable automatic with stone dials?

  • @glasgowjohn7831
    @glasgowjohn7831 Рік тому +3

    i can't afford it but that's a really gorgeous watch

  • @dimasakbar7668
    @dimasakbar7668 Рік тому +1

    Now you mention that second hand, i wonder why they not just use normal second hand. I like seeing that mechanical sweep on a beautifully made second hand

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +1

      I think they didn't want to add it as it may damage the minimalist look of the whole watch

    • @dimasakbar7668
      @dimasakbar7668 Рік тому

      @@Tone_SA well yes they had made their artistic choice. I just want that level of finishing, on that price, with a sweep 🥺

  • @lucianolizana446
    @lucianolizana446 3 місяці тому

    Really miss your videos! what other Aliexpress watches do you recommend?

  • @artbanks27
    @artbanks27 Рік тому

    This is truly incredible what the chinese industry can do nowadays i want to see what they will came up in 10 years.

  • @faalbmusic
    @faalbmusic Рік тому +1

    Bro, where are you? We miss you!

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +2

      Studying, will be back hopefully in a month or 2

    • @faalbmusic
      @faalbmusic Рік тому +1

      @@Tone_SA Thank you for your quick reply!

  • @kdseydlorsky
    @kdseydlorsky Рік тому +2

    I have read and heard from different sources that this is NOT a true moon phase. The moon phase is basically a 31 click date complication.

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому

      Yes I mentioned this in the video

  • @gu1111
    @gu1111 Рік тому +2

    Great review, but missed the lug to lug length!

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +1

      03:46

    • @gu1111
      @gu1111 Рік тому

      @@Tone_SA Thanks, appreciate that 😊

  • @ElderPinto254
    @ElderPinto254 Рік тому +2

    did you see the borman glashutte SA hahaha i realy look nice... genauigkeit instrumente it means precicion instrument in german ....

  • @watchalot919
    @watchalot919 3 місяці тому

    I have always said all the Chinese need to do is to pick up a German dictionary and pick a word. However, I don't think Parnis or Hroudland are the worst names, try Tandori. With regards to the watch you have reviewed, I love the dial and colour, but hate the moon phase.

  • @walkeratsea
    @walkeratsea 2 місяці тому

    I stopped at mineral crystal 😣

  • @michaelhorn8962
    @michaelhorn8962 Рік тому

    Engravers..? I saw on Jody's channel that the Lobinni micro-rotor watch also says "Engravers" but only on the packaging and documents. This is a nice one! Seriously considering it. I wish they wouldn't pretend to be German, though. I'm sure there's some form of Chinese artistry they could have employed in the branding, which would have reflected some pride in who they are and what they are accomplishing. They deserve it with this one! I've been curious about Zeppelin watches. Maybe you could review some of them?

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому

      I think lobinni and Borman are under the same company. And a few others as well

  • @k.s.8959
    @k.s.8959 Рік тому +4

    "Genauigkeit Instrumente" ... is very google translated. "Genauigkeitsinstrumente" would be correct. Fun Watch thought :)

  • @benjaminvis
    @benjaminvis Рік тому +1

    Very nice, except for the needless engraving in the side case, the uneven finish of the bead blasting, and the fake moon phase. It's a little big for me. Actually it is the highly dubious Hausmann brand that brought me here. They ask some 2290euro for the same watch with some outlandish claims. The branding is more attractive and there is no silly engraving on the side case. Would they have fixed the uneven bead blasting for that additional 2090euros? Also, apparently it is made in Glashütte, not China, by a watchmaker exclusively found on stock photo.

  • @zimtage1744
    @zimtage1744 Рік тому +1

    This is a very interesting piece

  • @redbarchetta8782
    @redbarchetta8782 Рік тому +1

    Not a true moonphase is my only issue with the watch. It's just a calendar with a moon disk not a 29.5 measurement.

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +1

      Yep, quite sad, but it is a limitation of available movements. I can't seem to think of any cheap movements with a functioning moonphase in that same spot with the same complications. Closest is an st1908, but that has 3 other subdials and a chrono so that wouldn't be possible.
      Seems like they just really had no choice.

  • @markhondaturbo
    @markhondaturbo Рік тому

    Why do they do that with the second hand?

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому

      No clue, guess its better to cap it with something then leave it with the bare seconds pinion sticking out. Could do better without the black arrow though, but thankfully, it's not very noticeable.

    • @markhondaturbo
      @markhondaturbo Рік тому

      @@Tone_SA I would actually like a second hand since it's a high-beat movement, you can enjoy the smoother sweep of the hand

  • @swrpn
    @swrpn Рік тому

    It is nice to look at, however is it a true moon phase watch?

  • @gorillaofjohn15
    @gorillaofjohn15 Рік тому

    Hi there. Thank you for the detailed and very well photographed review!
    I followed your link to the Aliexpress page and there are 3 colour options.
    You have mentioned in the video that you chose the brown.
    However in your video, it looks much darker than the Aliexpress site's brown.
    In fact yours look much closer to black.
    So i would like to confirm with you that yours is indeed the brown version?
    Thanks much!

  • @kart182
    @kart182 Рік тому +1

    Damn that is beautiful

  • @Discoworx
    @Discoworx Рік тому

    Nice video. Good job.

  • @moeb3325
    @moeb3325 Рік тому +3

    Great review. Just heard of this brand when I came across this video. However, the level of snobbery in the comment section is crazy. Also the existence of the 'never shall ever' crowd continues to amaze me. As do the angry Germans. If you don't like it, fine. Keep it moving. If you're here position yourself on some type of elitist soapbox, then maybe a watch review with "$200" in the title was not for you. Your presence is unnecessary. This watch CLEARLY is borrowing design cues from Moser, and maybe a little bit of FPJ and Lange. But for a watch positioned where it is in the market, it's nothing short of a feat. Highly decorated movement? Hands other than sword, cathedral, etc.? Someone taking the time to use proper machining techniques when designing and executing the look of the movement, when they could have just punted and went with a vanilla movement? At $200? How is this not good for the hobby? It gets people involved in actual horology to some degree rather than simply brand chasing. The average Rolex buyer cannot name the parts of a watch, much less the movement. This watch is clearly designed for individuals who appreciate watchmaking at ANY price point. Sure the translation is off, but they will improve their game. You're able to get a hint of uncommon watchmaking aesthetics on a budget. As for the Sinophobes out here...maybe take a look at where your phones or computer components are manufactured.

  • @marcjames3487
    @marcjames3487 7 місяців тому

    Is that a true Moon Phase just based on 28 days ?

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  6 місяців тому +1

      Its a date wheel, not a true moon phase

  • @samad3251
    @samad3251 10 місяців тому +1

    The seiko quartz watch for 200$ that I received last year left me very disappointed. The bracelet was so hollow that it made a really cheap clicking sound even with a slight hand movement and was a horrible hair puller. The cadisen that I have is leagues ahead than the seiko that I got.

  • @kirkatkins2140
    @kirkatkins2140 Рік тому +1

    Looking for a new dress watch and am impressed by this one as well as the Sugess moon phase that you recently reviewed. Between the two, which one would be your top pick?

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +1

      I'd pick this one if you value more on the looks.
      The sugess is not as good looking but will be easier to service and has a generally better movement.

  • @theloniousmonkiv5982
    @theloniousmonkiv5982 Рік тому +1

    Engravers B/PV = Engravers By Pink Venom?

  • @artvandelay5157
    @artvandelay5157 Рік тому

    No second hand?

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +2

      Has a tiny knob in the middle.
      I feel the addition of a second hand would defeat the minimalist design of this piece though. They made the right call imo.

  • @sougaiki6909
    @sougaiki6909 Рік тому +1

    They should have called it "Biermann" Zeitanzeiger, Zeitmesser, Messinstrument etc.

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +1

      Probably not Messinstrument haha. The English speakers may find that humorous.

    • @Kontrolleuchte
      @Kontrolleuchte 10 місяців тому

      😂 Biermann is a great choice - how about "Meßinstrumente" - or, better related to the beer reference - "Massinstrumente" 😃

  • @laisocerer6901
    @laisocerer6901 Рік тому +1

    Tribute to H.Moser & Cie "PERPETUAL MOON" ??? (1801-1201)

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +1

      I think it's a mix, but a great catch.
      Since a lot of watches have a similar moonphase layout.
      Probably a modern Moser + older moser mix.

  • @EricMiller
    @EricMiller Рік тому

    Nice!!!!

  • @Stuff_And_Things
    @Stuff_And_Things 11 місяців тому

    The moon art is too clean for me. Otherwise it is a very nice watch.

  • @FezanRafique
    @FezanRafique Рік тому

    how about the reliabitliy of these watches?

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +2

      Mine still works after 2 months, but of course, it is always possible to get a bad one, though the chances are low.

    • @FezanRafique
      @FezanRafique Рік тому

      Thanks for the reply. My father's seiko are working even after 25 years :)@@Tone_SA

  • @sprezzatura8755
    @sprezzatura8755 Рік тому +9

    The crappy music is an unnecessary distraction.

  • @VadUlich
    @VadUlich Рік тому

    I am always waiting for watch on the wrist. Video is useless without it

  • @CatGPT_
    @CatGPT_ 6 місяців тому

    HRUUUOODLAND

  • @ursh8632
    @ursh8632 8 місяців тому

    Accuracy instruments is incorrectly expressed. It should read "precision instruments". Or in German: Genauigkeit Instrumente ist falsch ausgedrückt. Es muss heissen "Präzisions Instrumente".

  • @HerrSommerjunge
    @HerrSommerjunge Рік тому

    With there being about 80 million of us Germans, many of us helpful persons, it is really hard to understand why borman chose to put some German-like bogus on their dial. I might buy it to laugh at the irony of precisely messing up the translation of ‘precision instruments’

  • @eggcorner7829
    @eggcorner7829 Рік тому +2

    The sand blasting was done in a sweatshop I bet

  • @sammuller2176
    @sammuller2176 Рік тому +2

    As a German I have to say these words are completely senseless. The watch might be beautiful for the price but the wording destroys it.

  • @RideLow883-fk9gv
    @RideLow883-fk9gv 5 місяців тому

  • @echeng5271
    @echeng5271 Рік тому

    Clearly, this caliber stems from a fake Rolex watch. Yet, it is good that they give up making fake Rolex watches and use the calibers to make a new watch brand.

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому

      This caliber does not actually resemble much of a rolex caliber actually, though it features some of Seiko's ideas.

  • @nicknicholson1268
    @nicknicholson1268 Рік тому

    Excellent. Finally I can see a UA-cam channel where the producer says that the watch is made in China, I don't believe it! Question: Why they didn't write "Made in China", or "China Made" on this piece of garbage? Kind regards.

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому

      They probably choose not to, because unfortunately some people think that as long as a watch or product is made in china means that it's of low quality. Which is quite the contrary.

    • @nicknicholson1268
      @nicknicholson1268 Рік тому

      @@Tone_SA Yes, they should have one more reason to write "Made in China": quality, besides patriotism. They chose not to because, in my opinion, they know that people are fed up with buying made in China, as being synonymous with poor quality. They go as far as to write a deceptive "Japanese Movement", or "Swiss Movement" on their watches. Please don't get me wrong, most of my t-shirts are of excellent quality made in China, but I would never buy a car made in China, or a watch made in China. The majority of the timepieces in my personal collection are Swiss Made. Also, please excuse my digression, all my kitchenware is Made in Germany or France, and proudly marked so on each piece. But again, thank you for replying to me and I personally appreciate your courage to say that the watch is made in China. Cheers.

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate your comment!
      Though from one collector to another, I'd highly suggest trying brands from other countries. Grand Seiko would be a good one to start, their pieces are really cool! You never know till you try.

    • @nicknicholson1268
      @nicknicholson1268 Рік тому +1

      @@Tone_SA I confess I have never thought of Grand Seiko, but I will think about this possible addition to my collection. Many thanks for your advice.

  • @paulanthony7268
    @paulanthony7268 7 місяців тому

    That's the best you've seen..lol

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  6 місяців тому

      "at this price range"

  • @ericx7206
    @ericx7206 Рік тому

    "Promo sm"

  • @brotherandrew3393
    @brotherandrew3393 Рік тому +4

    "Genauigkeit Instrumente" are two German words that would never be used in this combination because it doesn't make sense. In English you also don't say "Accuracy Instruments". You would say "accurate instrument" in order to describe the quality of an instrument. But even calling a watch an "Instrument" is not a good choice.
    This nonsense alone would prevent me from buying this watch. And of course its bad legibility and poor build quality.

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +2

      The build quality is actually quite good and its also pretty legible though.

    • @brotherandrew3393
      @brotherandrew3393 Рік тому +3

      @@Tone_SA According to what I see it is not very legible. Abd build quality is a question of interpretation. But a fake chinese watch which pretends to be something else will never be my choice. I never would support such crap and give it a presence on my wrist.

  • @geral1187
    @geral1187 Рік тому +2

    My watch instict dosen't allow me to buy chinese watches. Why ?
    No tradition, fake name, no factory address, no compromise with the future. Today exist, tomorrow who know's ?!?!
    Dobious warranty for repair and matainence, and no official representation in Europe.
    Well..I pass, thank you, but no. For that price range I rather stick with Orient, Casio, Roamer, and others that, may be less spectacular, but have a solid history of quality, and for sure future value.

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +1

      Understandable. Fortunately, I can fix my own watches, so this isn't too much of a problem for me.
      Though I must add that none of my Chinese watches have broken yet. Some have lasted 3 to 4 years which are well beyond the average warranty period for watches at this price. But definitely, Orient, Seiko are all brilliant brands as well!

    • @geral1187
      @geral1187 Рік тому

      @@Tone_SA Thank you for your reply. Your (re)view is also perfectly valid. You are right, I don't fix my watches, I don't have the time nor the skills for doing so, and patience to...
      I also understand that Chinese are becoming good in almost everything that you can possible buy, and I don't think, that is good for western country's, as well?!?! That's other story...
      What bothers me the most with chinese thing, I tell you. Is that, they don't give a chinese name for a brand, because they want to sell it, and they don't have the same respect for watch tradition as western brand do. If you buy a disposable product with looks, It's ok,but not ok, if you want something with meaning, history,tradition,effort,respect for the client, and last but not least, image of you when you wear it.
      keep on with the good reviews👍and take care.

    • @MichaelWilliams-mo1vv
      @MichaelWilliams-mo1vv Рік тому +1

      Well said

  • @salimxav1er
    @salimxav1er Рік тому

    Talk about watchfinder copy, no originality

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +1

      Valid, but I don't want to show my face. Not a lot of other formats for reviewing watches, any suggestions?

    • @salimxav1er
      @salimxav1er Рік тому

      @@Tone_SA yea buy you don't need to straight up copy watch finder, maybe have a different style of setup, and your own natural hand movements now a literal copy of watchfinder

    • @WhighamIII
      @WhighamIII 7 місяців тому

      Not a copy but a homage…..🧐😳🤣🤣👍🏾

  • @007josiah
    @007josiah Рік тому

    How tf am I 8 minutes into this video and you still have not mentioned that damned circle things on the dial. You failed horribly. 4F-

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  Рік тому +1

      Circle things?
      If you mean the moonphase, watch the dial section using the timestamps. This is my longest video so far.

  • @daintiestquarters3411
    @daintiestquarters3411 10 місяців тому

    What? A chinese watch pretending to be german? Why? I would respect the brand if it were honest. But, the wording makes it very ugly, no matter the price.

    • @Tone_SA
      @Tone_SA  10 місяців тому +1

      I think a lot of chinese brands do this cause there seems to be an unfortunate connotation in the west that chinese watches are low quality and not worth the money. I am sure they would be happy labelling it a chinese name if it were not for the possible decrease in customer reach and so on, quite sad.

    • @WhighamIII
      @WhighamIII 7 місяців тому +1

      Exactly. Watch collectors and enthusiast are not gonna collect this watch because of the reputation that China has in the watch community. Actually, the name is simple enough and it doesn’t sound badly when you tell someone that you are “wearing a Borman“.

  • @daintiestquarters3411
    @daintiestquarters3411 10 місяців тому

    I am tired of fake shit. From Trump to fake watches.

  • @richardnedbalek1968
    @richardnedbalek1968 Рік тому

    No Chinese watches for me.

  • @johnsmith-i5u
    @johnsmith-i5u Рік тому +1

    Chinese watches of this quality remind me of Chinese cars ( Nio, BYD ) & how both Chinese watches & cars now reflect the genius of the Chinese to capitalize on mainly Western consumption & need for ever more & newer commodities. China is now feeding addictive drugs to the world of western consumption addicts. We cant help but salivate for glitzy but affordable commodities that only the Chinese can provide

  • @GEMSofGOD_com
    @GEMSofGOD_com Рік тому

    69th comment. Hruodland for most f--king win of all!

  • @ChristopherAshworthpage
    @ChristopherAshworthpage 2 місяці тому

    Shame the moon face complication is too BIG. Why? Why Why? I love the exhibition back. Just could have been soooo much better.
    Please fix this and I would buy one for myself, father and brothers. Love the Case. Love baton indices, decorated rotor and crown. You could even keep the PinkVenom. PinkVenom?