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Honestly, if I had the money, I'd be putting the Glashutte next to my Seamaster right now... They make such a quirky pair. Thanks for the comment, brother
As a subscriber to 20+ watch channels I can honestly say that was my most enjoyed ‘watch’ over the last few months. Excellently researched and presented it’s hard to find one you may have missed. And the bonus, no mention of Rolex. Bravo ID Guy.
That really means a lot Mal, thank you! It's hard to be original at the best of times... but hey, throw some design into the mix with a bit of history and some great pieces, it's pretty hard to fail ;) PS. I haven't made a Rolex video in a month or two at this point... pretty amazing how my boredom affects production hahaha!
@@ID-Guy I just discovered your channel some days ago and have seen some 5-6 videos. For each of them I think, that you have a very unique style, but by far one of the most interesting. Original and full of historic knowledge are some of your key strengths and as I mainly like watches with a history, your videos are gems for me. And you often have an angel I don't see elsewhere, especially re themes like this. I like this a lot over the normal one-watch-review most channels do. So keep up the good job, I really like your videos and think it will be hard to find one, I don't enjoy!
Edit: The Blancpain Barakuda was made in the 60's for German Frogmen and civilians given under the supplier name "Barakuda". We try to be as accurate as possible here ;)
Given that Omega reissued the 1957 Seamaster 300, I would love to them release a re-issue of the Seamaster 300 165.024 or a similar reference with its iconic sword hands.
I'll make a deal with everyone on the channel, if I'm ever in touch with Omega I will be making a big request for a reissue... I've worn an original MOD model and they just are HARDCORE. They'd disappear in seconds...
I've got a late 60's Zodiac Sea Wolf 1781W (orange/silver/black), so the Zodiac reissue gets my vote. REALLY want one! Any thoughts on the 50's homage Submariner from Invicta?
The Rado Captain Cook is my undisputed grail - always has been. Specifically, the limited edition with the coffee-like dial in 37mm. It was love at first sight!
I love my Legend Diver! I look forward to being able to wear it with a suit to work again when we're past this lockdown, or dress it down to the beach. I feel it's one of the most versatile watches ever built at an affordable price, especially used.
You’d wear it to the beach? I don’t know man. I swam in mine (in a pool) but I wouldn’t take it anywhere near sand. And I don’t think I’ll swim with it either even though it’s a diver. Usually I like to use a watch as intended... but I’m really into this one and I think I’ll keep it as a summer “dress” watch - it’s just so cool!
I knew that some would slip through the cracks... There's already been mention about JLC Tribute pieces too ;) Well hey, when it comes to Chronograph reissues we'll be at this all week hahaha! Hope you're keeping well, brother
Chronograph reissues will have to happen soon (but odds are it'll be a 45 minute video hahaha!) And that Heuer is GORGEOUS.... Thanks for the comment as always, man!
The Oris 65 has always been a watch that has been put on the back burner for me. There always seemed to be another watch purchase ahead of it. I think it's time to have another look.
It's such a strange beast. I've been looking at it for ages and in the back of my mind wondered why they aren't spoken about more. Those originals are just so cool...
b dev I’m wearing mine right now. I love the funky Arabics, the slim case and how the bracelet radically tapers down to a minimalist clasp. I owned the Longines Legend Skindiver and the LLD as well but flipped both due to the overlong lugs and larger cases.
I have one in black, absolutely love the quarter numbers in ‘negative’ against the lume. The typeface has an awesome vintage vibe as well. I saw some interesting light blue ones come up for sale recently as well. Despite being one of my most affordable watches I think it’s the one I’ve gotten most comments on!
Thank you so much for the very well rounded and balanced look at the rich array of choices available that keep our obsessions flourishing. A genre with-in a genre. Always a pleasure to watch your great content. Well done Sir.
I knew there was one... I knew JLC was missing! But keeping with the "Dive watch" the Tribute Memovox might have fitted the category better ;) I'm definitely going to do the same for chronographs. Odds are it'll be a 30+ minute video hahaha! Thanks for the comment, brother!
This was a very thoughtful discussion on reissues, I really appreciate these watches as they are identical to the original but are modern in materials and robust, one day I hope to own one
What a great list of watches here IDGuy. I must say that a reissue diver that has caught my eye recently is by CWC (Cabot Watch Company), The ‘1980 Royal Navy Diver’ (Reissue). This is a Reissue of the Automatic watch that replaced the Rolex Milsub as the divers watch to the British Royal Navy. The original is said to be probably the rarest Milsub ever made for Royal Navy diving units. Be quick though, the reissue is limited to just 600 pieces and stock is low on the first batch. As always, a top notch job here my friend. Videos like this are a testament to why we keep coming back for more! ✊
Oh yes, the CWC diver is a beaut... Inspired by the 165 Seamasters! Also, keep this under wraps... but I hope to be receiving a Prototype by the end of the week that I think will have many interested ;) Hope you're well, brother! Thank you as always for the comment
Yet another fantastic video IDGuy! You have managed to cover all of the best re issued divers. So many great watches, it’s hard to choose which is the best or coolest. I think that every well rounded collection should include one of these divers.
It's really an amazing genre, Vintage inspired charm with modern components. The real showstopper for me is the GO-SeaQ... If I won the lottery tomorrow it would be in my collection next to the Omega. Talk about a quirky couple ;) Thank you as always, Blueshirt! I hope you're managing to keep yourself well and busy
Great review! Omega Seamaster '57 Trilogy and Seiko Willard (SLA033) are amazing pieces. True classics in this genre. Shame to miss out the Seiko '68 diver (SLA025) with the Grand Seiko movement - interesting in dive terms as Helium proof and with a solid case - important for setting Seiko's design language going forward and very different from the European manufactures. Unlike the '62MAS - a nice but slightly derivative and generic reference. While some re-issues are amazing, it does make you ask where the modern classics will come from. Only Tudor (Pelagos), Sinn and Omega (Diver 300) seem to be designing clean sheet modern divers. Everyone else is highly retrospective - a lack of ideas?
Hard to believe but my first luxury piece was the Oris 65 and my good friend bought the Longines Skin Diver. I've since gotten a Black Bay GMT from Tudor--despite being objectively "better", the Oris still has a special place in my heart as my gateway into this hobby.
I own two of them on the list, the Breitling Super Ocean Heritage II and the Rado Captain Cook. Hoping to add the Blancpain when I can pay for it:))))) and make up my mind on the model. Very complete video.
Such a great pairing. I'm very interested in the new 1957 SuperOceans that arrived this year (I think) And as for Blancpain... Try and find a Military 40mm and never look back ;) Thanks for the comment Robert
@@ID-Guy I think you will find the Super Ocean 1957 a disappointment as compared to the Super Ocean Heritage II. It's probably more faithful to the original but a 100 meter water resistance more a surf and beach watch and not in the same class as the watches you covered. By the way forgot to mention my Captain Cook is Bronze. I know your crazy about Bronze😊😊😊😊
In the begginig of the video there is a photo of a Technos. Very popular in Brazil. Never saw it in any of the watch channels on UA-cam. Congratulations
It really is its own genre ;) I'd be picking up a SeaQ tomorrow if I could... Something about Vintage Reissues just keep me engaged. Oh, and Chronographs will be next... Might need to reserve a week to watch the entire video haha! Thanks for the comment, brother!
IDGuy if the Zodiac Seawolf was ever in stock I’d have 4 of these watches for sure!! These vintage reissues are really so great; touch a place in my heart and buff up my nostalgia in just such a great way. My dad had a Seiko Cpt. Willard and a Zodiac Aerospace Jet (24 hour) watch both purchased in Vietnam. As a kid I remember just loving those and thinking they were the coolest things. I have spent a long time trying to scratch those itches!! The reissues just keep getting better and better!!
I'm happy to say I owned both the Oris 65 & Longines Legend Diver. Both is amazing but the LLD is better build & scream quality every spot,,, from it mass, solid shark mesh bracelet & sharp & crisp print,,, I'm pretty surprised you can get so much for that price point, most important is sit on my wrist really really well. Great review IDG!
Amazing video. Great depth you cover here. Personally I love my vintage style divers without the false patina. I love gilt, smaller cases, even ceramic bezels if not too shiny. Although acrylic is my preference, sapphire can work if done right. The only aspect I cannot agree with is the false patina. For me wearing a watch over the years and getting scratches, nicks, discolouration, loss of lume, ect is the beauty of having a tool that's so functional but something that ages with you through the years.
Mido Ocean Star Tribute, Longines Legend Diver, Oris 65, Yema Superman 63 in 39mm, and the Seiko Willard variants are my favourite "vintage diver reissues"
great video! love the GO. really like the way the minute hand is almost the same as the hour hand with a big triangle tacked on. if it had white lume it would be "the one." still might eventually go for it... i also wish they kept it 37mm like the original. also absolutely love the 62mas aesthetic. not a fan of blancpain's dial typography. just doesn't work for me for some reason.
enjoy the video as usual very good content... the problem with reissues is that as brands find themselves out of new ideas they revert to reissues and want to squeeze big margins via limited editions or such schemes. What once was once it is.
Love them all. Got a Chr. Ward C65 Diver (handwound), think the Omega sm300m will be my next, but you've shown plenty of other beautiful options. Excellent video, thanks mate. Stay healthy everyone 👍🏻
.....I have been following you for a while now, you are truly one of the best out there in my opinion! Your subscribers should be ten-fold!! Glasshütte and Seamaster 300/ 57 are stunning....
I've been watching your channel for a long time and never commented but I have to say that you put out some great content. Your photography, editing, speaking voice, and subject matter are all top-notch. Keep up the good work!
Wonderful presentation! I was a child in the sixties and these watches captivated me then as they do now. I just purchased a GO SeaQ Pano and absolutely love it. To me it captures everything I love about dive watches.
Blancpain is truly a marvel, both the ugliest dive watch I've ever seen combined with the worst sounding name I've ever heard in a watch brand... I bet they don't sell many of those turds... 😂
Thank you for your continuous effort to provide us with consistently educational high quality content. While i dont have a huge collection, some of the models shown on this video. I like to see a review of fortis or sinn watches worthy of military grade quality.
Even though I'm a huge Omega fan, I've been dreaming of a Blancpain FF 40mm for years. So rare and expensive even on the used market. Im tempted to just get a submariner or the 45mm version (way too big!) every now and then but imho that would be settling for a slightly less desired outcome. No offense, Rolex fan boys (Ive got a Pepsi). Cheers
I think many of us wish that Blancpain would just bring out a standard 40mm piece. They would make such a killing. But there are so many more options out there! Don't settle on a Submariner ;)
IDGuy Oh I definitely concur, a 40mm FF will fly off the shelves! Head scratcher. Don’t worry, not likely to settle on a sub or even a SD. Each time I see someone in the office with a sub of whatever version, it makes me a little stronger 😄
The Blancpain Fifthy Fathoms Barakuda was made for the German Bundeswehr, to be prcice for the "Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine". The name Barakuda cames from the Company Barakuda, that suplies the Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine, with their diving gears and tools.
Love your content. One suggestion: strike the word "very" from your scrips. It weakens the point your are trying to strengthen, especially when you use it with the word "unique" which CANNOT be modified. Unique is binary--it either is or isn't. There aren't degrees of uniqueness yet you say "very unique" in every video.
Just got the Doxa Cussler today in book 📖 style box 📦. They did amazing work to make this watch look as vintage as possible. Yet I don’t think 🤔 it’s a reissue.
Great video! I am always surprised by the lack of interest and videos about Eterna. The KonTiki line is one of the more influential lines in this group. Otherwise, you had all the brands I love!
Thanks for a great video! Fun to see my Certina DS PH200M mentioned. IDGuy: I get where your channel name comes from, but are you contemplating changing the channel name to something more watch specific? I think that potentially might help your channel grow faster. Cheers. :-)
Fantastic compilation of models here! Lately, the blue dial SeaQ with the panorama date has really been appealing to me! Not that I need any more divers...
Oh so many fabulous pieces. Definitely my favorite genre by far and a very well done video. I've been going back and forth on a few of these models. Keep up the great work!
And of course there were a good handful that I missed... but wait! Reissue Chronographs will be next (odds are it'll take a full week to review all of them hahaha!) Thank you as always Meznine!
@@ID-Guy I so wish they would. It infuriates me that they don't. They're almost worse than Omega when it comes to special editions. Their best stuff (Milspec, Barracuda, AIR COMMAND(!}) are always super small batch limited editions. But at least with Omega if you miss out on a LE Speedmaster there will be another one in 3 weeks. With Blancpain it's just gone, even the Hoodinkee.
So far, I have a Yema Superman Heritage Blue, the Oris 65 Diver, a Zodiac Super Seawolf '68, a Bulova Devil Diver, Seiko Turtle, was thinking of the Omega you show here, but, never saw that Glashutte before; what a beaut! Sadly, the Blancpain Barracuda is a little too rich for me as well as probably sold out. This is THE most awesome watch video EVER!
I own a FF Bathyscaphe. It’s specs and movement are amazing. On my wrist though, it seems a little under-the-radar (if not underwhelming). Still, it’s a keeper and has its place alongside my Sea-dweller, Breitling Seawolf and my 50th Anniversary GMT Seamaster.
Please do a segment on so-called "homage" watches, which are of course not in any way homages, but examples of unlicensed usage of another company's ID. These often are solid products and good value for the price, but remain knockoffs. Thanks.
Cool video. Seems that some of the brand over do the patina on the hands and make them that buttery yellow. The Originals haven't turned that color completely in many cases... I wish they didn't overdo it. It's kind of in-your-face. Anyway, this really was a superb video. Great commentary, nice photography, nice choices.
The glaschute is the only watch I would consider from this list. The amount of verbal dihareah in this video is beyond my taste, so to speak. No links to allow a prospective purchase. BP is over rated and insanely over priced..as are most of these watches. Keep trying..you might hit a mark here and there.. but not this time.
2 things that I like about your videos: the intro is simple and straightforward culminating with the ticking... brilliant ! and the way you relate the things you have to say is clear, precise, efficient and well constructed, and your accent is mild British I guess, but very neutral and easy to understand for any viewer not English-native-speaking. Thank you very much, keep that styling please!
Of that lot, the Glasshütte SeaQ clearly has my preference, at least the 39mm version. They have really done a stunning job with this model. Price is a tad steep though, even for the level of quality expected of GO. Nevertheless, I was about to pull the trigger on it, but then Sinn came out with the U50, and I decided that I needed a tough watch rather than a pretty one (I have plenty of those already). Also agree that the Barakuda is the best vintage inspired diver that Blancpain has come up with in recent years.
I quite agree with you that the Breitling Superocean Heritage II is the most formal in appearance. I own one with a mesh bracelet and couldn't be happier. Also, you are correct in saying the Breitling is not much talked about. The most interesting thing about the Superocean is that is incorporates a Tudor movement. And it may be the first Breitling movement to have a free sprung balance.
Great list. Among these I like the GO best. The Rado is tempting as well. Another / not-listed very nice and good value-for-money re-issue is the Yema Navygraf Heritage!
Went on for a legend diver. I’m even considering now selling everything else. Just perfect. The only downside for the shark mesh that the clasp is not adjustable, but I’m gonna get one.
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Solid list, Ulysse Nardin should be here, BTW just received Seiko 1965 diver SLA037 and the 1968 SLA039 coming from Japan both Hi-Beats.
The Glashutte is beautiful, as is the Longines Legend - I will have to pick one of those up eventually. Quite reasonably priced.
Honestly, if I had the money, I'd be putting the Glashutte next to my Seamaster right now... They make such a quirky pair. Thanks for the comment, brother
I read that Glasshüte is not too precious. Many views. I prefer to choose Blancpain. Also Blancpain has better and respectable history.
What’s the price of Glashutte?
As a subscriber to 20+ watch channels I can honestly say that was my most enjoyed ‘watch’ over the last few months. Excellently researched and presented it’s hard to find one you may have missed. And the bonus, no mention of Rolex. Bravo ID Guy.
That really means a lot Mal, thank you! It's hard to be original at the best of times... but hey, throw some design into the mix with a bit of history and some great pieces, it's pretty hard to fail ;) PS. I haven't made a Rolex video in a month or two at this point... pretty amazing how my boredom affects production hahaha!
@@ID-Guy I just discovered your channel some days ago and have seen some 5-6 videos. For each of them I think, that you have a very unique style, but by far one of the most interesting. Original and full of historic knowledge are some of your key strengths and as I mainly like watches with a history, your videos are gems for me. And you often have an angel I don't see elsewhere, especially re themes like this. I like this a lot over the normal one-watch-review most channels do.
So keep up the good job, I really like your videos and think it will be hard to find one, I don't enjoy!
Glashütte is the easy pick up in your list - such of amazing piece
Edit: The Blancpain Barakuda was made in the 60's for German Frogmen and civilians given under the supplier name "Barakuda". We try to be as accurate as possible here ;)
oops, I corected you in my comment he he. As a BP fanboy, it`s my grail
That Longenes with a metal mesh skindiver strap looks great!
Given that Omega reissued the 1957 Seamaster 300, I would love to them release a re-issue of the Seamaster 300 165.024 or a similar reference with its iconic sword hands.
I'll make a deal with everyone on the channel, if I'm ever in touch with Omega I will be making a big request for a reissue... I've worn an original MOD model and they just are HARDCORE. They'd disappear in seconds...
same!
I've got a late 60's Zodiac Sea Wolf 1781W (orange/silver/black), so the Zodiac reissue gets my vote. REALLY want one! Any thoughts on the 50's homage Submariner from Invicta?
That Blancpain... WOW!
And the yema superman?!
I've been looking at that watch , not being able to see it in person I was wondering if it was worth it ?
Most underrated watch out there! Shhhh!
The Rado Captain Cook is my undisputed grail - always has been. Specifically, the limited edition with the coffee-like dial in 37mm. It was love at first sight!
I'm still in love with mine it every time I put it on. You definitely get one 😉
The Rado CC is definitely a cool watch.
Have you tried the 37mm CC on?
I love my Legend Diver! I look forward to being able to wear it with a suit to work again when we're past this lockdown, or dress it down to the beach. I feel it's one of the most versatile watches ever built at an affordable price, especially used.
You’d wear it to the beach? I don’t know man. I swam in mine (in a pool) but I wouldn’t take it anywhere near sand. And I don’t think I’ll swim with it either even though it’s a diver. Usually I like to use a watch as intended... but I’m really into this one and I think I’ll keep it as a summer “dress” watch - it’s just so cool!
You might also want to consider the Etërna Kon-Tiki I tried one out recently and it was a total peach.
I knew that some would slip through the cracks... There's already been mention about JLC Tribute pieces too ;) Well hey, when it comes to Chronograph reissues we'll be at this all week hahaha! Hope you're keeping well, brother
Beat me to it! I was going to say the same. Much love for Eterna.
I’ve always had it on my mind to get the Tag Heuer 1964 Heuer Carrera Re-Edition, Lemania caliber 1873, from 1999. Beautiful watch
Chronograph reissues will have to happen soon (but odds are it'll be a 45 minute video hahaha!) And that Heuer is GORGEOUS.... Thanks for the comment as always, man!
I pic the Glashutte, fab caliber and the Panorama complication is stunning. At that price Rolex feels over priced :-)
The Oris 65 has always been a watch that has been put on the back burner for me. There always seemed to be another watch purchase ahead of it. I think it's time to have another look.
I have the exact same thought.
It's such a strange beast. I've been looking at it for ages and in the back of my mind wondered why they aren't spoken about more. Those originals are just so cool...
b dev I’m wearing mine right now. I love the funky Arabics, the slim case and how the bracelet radically tapers down to a minimalist clasp. I owned the Longines Legend Skindiver and the LLD as well but flipped both due to the overlong lugs and larger cases.
I have one in black, absolutely love the quarter numbers in ‘negative’ against the lume. The typeface has an awesome vintage vibe as well. I saw some interesting light blue ones come up for sale recently as well. Despite being one of my most affordable watches I think it’s the one I’ve gotten most comments on!
Thank you so much for the very well rounded and balanced look at the rich array of choices available that keep our obsessions flourishing. A genre with-in a genre. Always a pleasure to watch your great content. Well done Sir.
Fantastic list! The Longines Skin Diver is top of my list of purchases for this year. I would also add the JLC Deep Sea Chronograph to your list.
I knew there was one... I knew JLC was missing! But keeping with the "Dive watch" the Tribute Memovox might have fitted the category better ;) I'm definitely going to do the same for chronographs. Odds are it'll be a 30+ minute video hahaha! Thanks for the comment, brother!
The best brand with the greatest re-issues of all times are all Rolex.
They have a catalog of basically all reissues.
No arguing there, Chris! I think it's high time that another Rolex video is made by yours truly ;)
I will agree with this when they reissue the MilSub....so sadly I will never be able to agree with this.
NC Prime they have already done that, it’s called Tudor Pelagos😉
There's also a "Hooper" or JAWS reissue watch made by Alsta.
Looks similar to the old watches at the start of this video.
( watched this 2x )😆
This was a very thoughtful discussion on reissues, I really appreciate these watches as they are identical to the original but are modern in materials and robust, one day I hope to own one
What a great list of watches here IDGuy. I must say that a reissue diver that has caught my eye recently is by CWC (Cabot Watch Company), The ‘1980 Royal Navy Diver’ (Reissue). This is a Reissue of the Automatic watch that replaced the Rolex Milsub as the divers watch to the British Royal Navy.
The original is said to be probably the rarest Milsub ever made for Royal Navy diving units. Be quick though, the reissue is limited to just 600 pieces and stock is low on the first batch.
As always, a top notch job here my friend. Videos like this are a testament to why we keep coming back for more! ✊
Oh yes, the CWC diver is a beaut... Inspired by the 165 Seamasters! Also, keep this under wraps... but I hope to be receiving a Prototype by the end of the week that I think will have many interested ;) Hope you're well, brother! Thank you as always for the comment
Seiko SLA025
Yet another fantastic video IDGuy! You have managed to cover all of the best re issued divers. So many great watches, it’s hard to choose which is the best or coolest. I think that every well rounded collection should include one of these divers.
It's really an amazing genre, Vintage inspired charm with modern components. The real showstopper for me is the GO-SeaQ... If I won the lottery tomorrow it would be in my collection next to the Omega. Talk about a quirky couple ;) Thank you as always, Blueshirt! I hope you're managing to keep yourself well and busy
Great review! Omega Seamaster '57 Trilogy and Seiko Willard (SLA033) are amazing pieces. True classics in this genre. Shame to miss out the Seiko '68 diver (SLA025) with the Grand Seiko movement - interesting in dive terms as Helium proof and with a solid case - important for setting Seiko's design language going forward and very different from the European manufactures. Unlike the '62MAS - a nice but slightly derivative and generic reference. While some re-issues are amazing, it does make you ask where the modern classics will come from. Only Tudor (Pelagos), Sinn and Omega (Diver 300) seem to be designing clean sheet modern divers. Everyone else is highly retrospective - a lack of ideas?
Doxa sub everytime
When I watch your videos my head is always leaning to view the watch in frame! Beautiful watches leaving me in want!
Thank you Sonny... you and me both. These watches really do hit a sweetspot for me especially (love what they represent)
Hard to believe but my first luxury piece was the Oris 65 and my good friend bought the Longines Skin Diver. I've since gotten a Black Bay GMT from Tudor--despite being objectively "better", the Oris still has a special place in my heart as my gateway into this hobby.
Not a fan of faux patina...
I own two of them on the list, the Breitling Super Ocean Heritage II and the Rado Captain Cook. Hoping to add the Blancpain when I can pay for it:))))) and make up my mind on the model. Very complete video.
Such a great pairing. I'm very interested in the new 1957 SuperOceans that arrived this year (I think) And as for Blancpain... Try and find a Military 40mm and never look back ;) Thanks for the comment Robert
@@ID-Guy I think you will find the Super Ocean 1957 a disappointment as compared to the Super Ocean Heritage II. It's probably more faithful to the original but a 100 meter water resistance more a surf and beach watch and not in the same class as the watches you covered. By the way forgot to mention my Captain Cook is Bronze. I know your crazy about Bronze😊😊😊😊
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All these watches look like pieces I can't afford haha
I can tell by how tasteful they look
Me too. I still like to look. I follow new models and their specs like some people follow sports.
Thank you very much 🙏 great review 👍👌
In the begginig of the video there is a photo of a Technos. Very popular in Brazil. Never saw it in any of the watch channels on UA-cam. Congratulations
Great video as usual sir! I have 3 of these watches 😂🤣😂 guess i have a type!!
It really is its own genre ;) I'd be picking up a SeaQ tomorrow if I could... Something about Vintage Reissues just keep me engaged. Oh, and Chronographs will be next... Might need to reserve a week to watch the entire video haha! Thanks for the comment, brother!
IDGuy if the Zodiac Seawolf was ever in stock I’d have 4 of these watches for sure!! These vintage reissues are really so great; touch a place in my heart and buff up my nostalgia in just such a great way. My dad had a Seiko Cpt. Willard and a Zodiac Aerospace Jet (24 hour) watch both purchased in Vietnam. As a kid I remember just loving those and thinking they were the coolest things. I have spent a long time trying to scratch those itches!! The reissues just keep getting better and better!!
I'm happy to say I owned both the Oris 65 & Longines Legend Diver. Both is amazing but the LLD is better build & scream quality every spot,,, from it mass, solid shark mesh bracelet & sharp & crisp print,,, I'm pretty surprised you can get so much for that price point, most important is sit on my wrist really really well.
Great review IDG!
Amazing video. Great depth you cover here. Personally I love my vintage style divers without the false patina. I love gilt, smaller cases, even ceramic bezels if not too shiny. Although acrylic is my preference, sapphire can work if done right. The only aspect I cannot agree with is the false patina. For me wearing a watch over the years and getting scratches, nicks, discolouration, loss of lume, ect is the beauty of having a tool that's so functional but something that ages with you through the years.
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Mido Ocean Star Tribute, Longines Legend Diver, Oris 65, Yema Superman 63 in 39mm, and the Seiko Willard variants are my favourite "vintage diver reissues"
Would you be able to review the Glashütte SeaQ Panorama Datum someday? Please 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
The Glashütte SeaQ Panorama Datum 👌🏻👌🏻
great video! love the GO. really like the way the minute hand is almost the same as the hour hand with a big triangle tacked on. if it had white lume it would be "the one." still might eventually go for it... i also wish they kept it 37mm like the original.
also absolutely love the 62mas aesthetic. not a fan of blancpain's dial typography. just doesn't work for me for some reason.
Great video - I own the Certina and great watch for the money and looks good in multitude of straps. Oris 65 or BB 58 next for me.
enjoy the video as usual very good content... the problem with reissues is that as brands find themselves out of new ideas they revert to reissues and want to squeeze big margins via limited editions or such schemes. What once was once it is.
Love them all. Got a Chr. Ward C65 Diver (handwound), think the Omega sm300m will be my next, but you've shown plenty of other beautiful options. Excellent video, thanks mate. Stay healthy everyone 👍🏻
.....I have been following you for a while now, you are truly one of the best out there in my opinion! Your subscribers should be ten-fold!!
Glasshütte and Seamaster 300/ 57 are stunning....
I've been watching your channel for a long time and never commented but I have to say that you put out some great content. Your photography, editing, speaking voice, and subject matter are all top-notch. Keep up the good work!
Wonderful presentation! I was a child in the sixties and these watches captivated me then as they do now. I just purchased a GO SeaQ Pano and absolutely love it. To me it captures everything I love about dive watches.
Sadly that Oris is not available any more. Not even shown on the website.
Oh no, really? Love my Divers 65 and want everyone who wants one to have one! It’s my only diver and I don’t see that changing any time soon.
Blancpain is truly a marvel, both the ugliest dive watch I've ever seen combined with the worst sounding name I've ever heard in a watch brand... I bet they don't sell many of those turds... 😂
How's about those Frenchie watches ZRC and the Triton Sub ??? Great vid sir....
They look better than any of these. Oris and Tudor look good too. But Longines ?
Thank you for your continuous effort to provide us with consistently educational high quality content. While i dont have a huge collection, some of the models shown on this video. I like to see a review of fortis or sinn watches worthy of military grade quality.
Even though I'm a huge Omega fan, I've been dreaming of a Blancpain FF 40mm for years. So rare and expensive even on the used market. Im tempted to just get a submariner or the 45mm version (way too big!) every now and then but imho that would be settling for a slightly less desired outcome. No offense, Rolex fan boys (Ive got a Pepsi). Cheers
I think many of us wish that Blancpain would just bring out a standard 40mm piece. They would make such a killing. But there are so many more options out there! Don't settle on a Submariner ;)
IDGuy Oh I definitely concur, a
40mm FF will fly off the shelves! Head scratcher. Don’t worry, not likely to settle on a sub or even a SD. Each time I see someone in the office with a sub of whatever version, it makes me a little stronger 😄
Tim Muso just put a video of the Blancpain
' Committment ' 40.5mm
The Blancpain Fifthy Fathoms Barakuda was made for the German Bundeswehr, to be prcice for the "Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine". The name Barakuda cames from the Company Barakuda, that suplies the Kommando Spezialkräfte Marine, with their diving gears and tools.
There is not one watch in this list that I don't want to own.
Love your content. One suggestion: strike the word "very" from your scrips. It weakens the point your are trying to strengthen, especially when you use it with the word "unique" which CANNOT be modified. Unique is binary--it either is or isn't. There aren't degrees of uniqueness yet you say "very unique" in every video.
Certina all the way 🙌
Just got the Doxa Cussler today in book 📖 style box 📦. They did amazing work to make this watch look as vintage as possible. Yet I don’t think 🤔 it’s a reissue.
Tremendous job! Excellent review, as said before subscribed to numerous watch channels, this was so detailed and thorough, again Excellent job.
Love the Glashutte Original Sea Q
In particular the Panorama Date.
That’s causing me issues. I might sell the Rolex and get this.....
I will get the Fifty Fathoms Milspec special edition at some point.
Great video! I am always surprised by the lack of interest and videos about Eterna. The KonTiki line is one of the more influential lines in this group. Otherwise, you had all the brands I love!
I put the Oris 65 on a good lizard strap and it's a knock out!
Fantastic video! So many loves
Great watches great information thanks
Great video!
However, I do have to say I’m really surprised you didn’t include the Yema Superman Heritage.
I had the Seiko- paid $350 for it in Japan …. Climbed on the plane coming home from Viet Nam , stopped the damn thing in 5 hrs. 🤣
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Thanks for a great video! Fun to see my Certina DS PH200M mentioned. IDGuy: I get where your channel name comes from, but are you contemplating changing the channel name to something more watch specific? I think that potentially might help your channel grow faster. Cheers. :-)
Same, I love it🙌
Mido oceanstar tribute is underrated.
👏🏻Great video my friend
The Glashütte Sea-Q is a BOMNNNNNB, but come one, the price is a bit too BONNNB as well... 🤩😂🤪
My favorites are the Glashütte and the Blancpain Bathyscaphe Desert Edition imo
I love my Rado Captain Cook, unique style! I'd love to have a Blancpain as well.
I think a microbrand is worth a mention - the Baltic Aquascaphe
Do you own it?
The nato strap is not new, the long lugs are for that straps replacement, and quickly so.
Breitling superocean 17360 all the way rather than these posers
For a noob watch guy is the name of the watch at 1.17 le gran? Can’t seem to see it anywhere
@17:12 what is this reference please? This is THE one IMO
I like the Tornek Rayville TR660 reissue.
Fantastic compilation of models here! Lately, the blue dial SeaQ with the panorama date has really been appealing to me! Not that I need any more divers...
Excellent, excellent video. Thanks a million
Oh so many fabulous pieces. Definitely my favorite genre by far and a very well done video. I've been going back and forth on a few of these models. Keep up the great work!
And of course there were a good handful that I missed... but wait! Reissue Chronographs will be next (odds are it'll take a full week to review all of them hahaha!) Thank you as always Meznine!
@@ID-Guy Awesome. Can't wait. Amazing content
Oris Divers 65
Faux lume says fashion watch.
The only right answer here is the Blancpain Tribute to Milspec.
It should be on everyone's list... Why can they just not make it a regular production model and make us all happy? ;)
@@ID-Guy I so wish they would. It infuriates me that they don't. They're almost worse than Omega when it comes to special editions. Their best stuff (Milspec, Barracuda, AIR COMMAND(!}) are always super small batch limited editions. But at least with Omega if you miss out on a LE Speedmaster there will be another one in 3 weeks. With Blancpain it's just gone, even the Hoodinkee.
Name of that Le Jour at the beginning?
So far, I have a Yema Superman Heritage Blue, the Oris 65 Diver, a Zodiac Super Seawolf '68, a Bulova Devil Diver, Seiko Turtle, was thinking of the Omega you show here, but, never saw that Glashutte before; what a beaut! Sadly, the Blancpain Barracuda is a little too rich for me as well as probably sold out. This is THE most awesome watch video EVER!
I own a FF Bathyscaphe. It’s specs and movement are amazing. On my wrist though, it seems a little under-the-radar (if not underwhelming). Still, it’s a keeper and has its place alongside my Sea-dweller, Breitling Seawolf and my 50th Anniversary GMT Seamaster.
Please do a segment on so-called "homage" watches, which are of course not in any way homages, but examples of unlicensed usage of another company's ID. These often are solid products and good value for the price, but remain knockoffs. Thanks.
Huh the barrakuda reminds me A LOT of the DSPH200M, which btw thank you for covering it, I hope you do an episode about it one day. Cheers
Cool video. Seems that some of the brand over do the patina on the hands and make them that buttery yellow. The Originals haven't turned that color completely in many cases... I wish they didn't overdo it. It's kind of in-your-face. Anyway, this really was a superb video. Great commentary, nice photography, nice choices.
GREAT video, brother.
The glaschute is the only watch I would consider from this list. The amount of verbal dihareah in this video is beyond my taste, so to speak.
No links to allow a prospective purchase.
BP is over rated and insanely over priced..as are most of these watches.
Keep trying..you might hit a mark here and there.. but not this time.
Prospex is the line of Seiko watches. Neither the SLA033 or the SLA017 come under that line.
Both the SLA033 and SLA017 use an 8L35 movement.
2 things that I like about your videos: the intro is simple and straightforward culminating with the ticking... brilliant ! and the way you relate the things you have to say is clear, precise, efficient and well constructed, and your accent is mild British I guess, but very neutral and easy to understand for any viewer not English-native-speaking. Thank you very much, keep that styling please!
Of that lot, the Glasshütte SeaQ clearly has my preference, at least the 39mm version. They have really done a stunning job with this model. Price is a tad steep though, even for the level of quality expected of GO. Nevertheless, I was about to pull the trigger on it, but then Sinn came out with the U50, and I decided that I needed a tough watch rather than a pretty one (I have plenty of those already). Also agree that the Barakuda is the best vintage inspired diver that Blancpain has come up with in recent years.
I quite agree with you that the Breitling Superocean Heritage II is the most formal in appearance. I own one with a mesh bracelet and couldn't be happier. Also, you are correct in saying the Breitling is not much talked about. The most interesting thing about the Superocean is that is incorporates a Tudor movement. And it may be the first Breitling movement to have a free sprung balance.
Great list. Among these I like the GO best. The Rado is tempting as well. Another / not-listed very nice and good value-for-money re-issue is the Yema Navygraf Heritage!
Bravo. Excellent video as always. So much design language DNA. Like heritage Apple branches grafted onto a fresh modern variety of sapling.
Went on for a legend diver. I’m even considering now selling everything else. Just perfect. The only downside for the shark mesh that the clasp is not adjustable, but I’m gonna get one.