Rob!! Thanks so much for taking a look, and for all the kind words! Really freaking appreciate you and love that you enjoyed them. See you at the next show! To answer that quick question, these are not assembled here in Austin YET. hoping to make that happen in the next year or two.
@@harrisew All over the place, really. The movements are japanese. the dial and hands are swiss. the straps are italian. The case, bracelet, crystal and assembly are all in hong kong (at the same manufacturer as grand seiko).
@@traffordwatchco3603 Hey, does the case have the same hardening used in traska? If yes, is not advertised well enough in your website and I feel it should. I believe it would severely impact the buying decision for most people as this is an everyday watch.
The Crossroads has been a class act for me. Version 1 that is, which I own in Cabernet. The strap, however, on generation 1 was a let down, and I changed it to a nice handmade olive leather after a while. It's been on my wrist surprisingly often, especially since when I first opened the box I felt the watch came across as big in most dimensions (even if objectively it's more average than large). On the wrist the weight of it is present, especially when moving about fast (bit of wobble), but generally not annoyingly so. Out of these version, had I not bought that Cabernet already, I'd probably fall for the purplish pink. That's such a great colour and the distinct hue match of the chapter ring works especially well on this one, too. I also like the orange, but would probably find it too much for me in daily wear, although that green strap grounds it. And the sky blue is also really nice, and thankfully far away enough from the pastels and ices that have become more common to still stand out. The red I find simply too red (my cabernet also has a winey tinge of purple and goes almost black at angles, which is really appreciate) and the grey is nice but feels very conservative for the watch. That strap is one massive upgrade over the previous version, I wish I'd get one in the mail as a courtesy for being an 'early-ish' adopter. They seem so carefully matched to these colours though that I'm not sure if there would be one just as right for the Cabernet. The finishing is very pleasing and the watch looks kind of soft and inviting, espcially for a squared shape. That said, one lesser executed aspect is the resolution of the brushed finish on the bezel around the perpendicular corners. You don't really notice this, but it looses definition there. The scratch resistant coating is a nice touch, but, being my first with this feature, I can still see minor wear being picked up, so I'm less impressed than I had hoped to be about this. All in all, it's a watch that's easy to recommend and if the price of 499 is back for this generation, I think the value is entirely there and it should make a great addition to most collections. Choose your preferred colour carefully!
like the design, like the colors especially the deep red and the light blue . the price is a bit high but understood. we don't pay for materials only , we pay for the design as well .
I can understand the current price of $499, which is already on the high side, but to go up to $650 after preorders is way too much. It puts people off wanting to buy the watch in the future. The pink/purple looks the best and got the colour combination right unlike other micro brands.
I think the pre-order price is on the higher side but still alright. Due to its originality and very unique design I'd give it a pass at 499. Retail price is indeed steep, but let's be honest, most people who are interested in this watch will get it by pre-ordering.
@@hifi-enthusiast I have to come to agree to that after some thought. Season 2 has some really unique straps and the overall design indeed is quite fresh and unique. So i am a beleiver :) . Just placed an order for the pink ;)
Manufacturing and assembly in Hong Kong/China is so commonplace it shouldn’t even be a discussion point in relation to quality in sub $750 watches. If you’re going to 👎 Hong Kong at least explain why, please.
If American watch companies really took great pride in their watches they would all take the initiative on assembling & testing their watches here in the United States and not going overseas for cheap labor. Americans need jobs right now and we need to bring back manufacturing to this country. Every day I’m reading about more and more businesses from restaurants, stores and entire malls going out of business. It appears we are heading towards another “Great Depression”. The elites sold this country out to China and other countries decades ago. It’s time we say no more!
I prefer American, European, Japanese manufacturing BUT I have many quality prices made in Hong Kong and also some from Mainland. It's all about the oversight and QC, I think .
Not really sure what “living that freedom life” was supposed to mean, but assume it’s because he escaped the UK to live in the land of the free? As a Brit (ironically from Trafford) I really take offence to that. While the US was fighting with itself over whether to keep slaves, the UK never technically legalised it and was the first to make it illegal. While the US was fighting to make its own imperialist destiny (under a banner of freeing itself from oppression and imperialism), the UK’s form of democracy is older than, well, the US. The US is ironically one of the least “free” nations on Earth, with one of the highest ratios of incarceration.
I spoke to them about size, since I have a small wrist at 6.25. They said that this watch wears like a 40-41mm, so too big for me. They did say to stay tuned for a smaller version in the future.
Rob!! Thanks so much for taking a look, and for all the kind words! Really freaking appreciate you and love that you enjoyed them. See you at the next show!
To answer that quick question, these are not assembled here in Austin YET. hoping to make that happen in the next year or two.
That would be awesome 🇺🇲👍
Where are they currently made?
@@harrisew All over the place, really. The movements are japanese. the dial and hands are swiss. the straps are italian. The case, bracelet, crystal and assembly are all in hong kong (at the same manufacturer as grand seiko).
@@traffordwatchco3603 Hey, does the case have the same hardening used in traska? If yes, is not advertised well enough in your website and I feel it should. I believe it would severely impact the buying decision for most people as this is an everyday watch.
they are simple and beautiful!!! love the pink one
Nice. Impressive. Let's see Paul Allen's square watch.
I own one of the originals in the Mockingbird color. Juat a super cool and high quality piece! Great microbrand! 👍🇺🇲
Very cool piece. I think I like the red best.
The Crossroads has been a class act for me. Version 1 that is, which I own in Cabernet. The strap, however, on generation 1 was a let down, and I changed it to a nice handmade olive leather after a while. It's been on my wrist surprisingly often, especially since when I first opened the box I felt the watch came across as big in most dimensions (even if objectively it's more average than large). On the wrist the weight of it is present, especially when moving about fast (bit of wobble), but generally not annoyingly so. Out of these version, had I not bought that Cabernet already, I'd probably fall for the purplish pink. That's such a great colour and the distinct hue match of the chapter ring works especially well on this one, too. I also like the orange, but would probably find it too much for me in daily wear, although that green strap grounds it. And the sky blue is also really nice, and thankfully far away enough from the pastels and ices that have become more common to still stand out. The red I find simply too red (my cabernet also has a winey tinge of purple and goes almost black at angles, which is really appreciate) and the grey is nice but feels very conservative for the watch. That strap is one massive upgrade over the previous version, I wish I'd get one in the mail as a courtesy for being an 'early-ish' adopter. They seem so carefully matched to these colours though that I'm not sure if there would be one just as right for the Cabernet. The finishing is very pleasing and the watch looks kind of soft and inviting, espcially for a squared shape. That said, one lesser executed aspect is the resolution of the brushed finish on the bezel around the perpendicular corners. You don't really notice this, but it looses definition there. The scratch resistant coating is a nice touch, but, being my first with this feature, I can still see minor wear being picked up, so I'm less impressed than I had hoped to be about this. All in all, it's a watch that's easy to recommend and if the price of 499 is back for this generation, I think the value is entirely there and it should make a great addition to most collections. Choose your preferred colour carefully!
like the design, like the colors especially the deep red and the light blue . the price is a bit high but understood. we don't pay for materials only , we pay for the design as well .
Man those are SO cool. Iiking the Pink dial variant especially. Hopefully they'll be still be available for purchase, in the coming months.
I can understand the current price of $499, which is already on the high side, but to go up to $650 after preorders is way too much. It puts people off wanting to buy the watch in the future. The pink/purple looks the best and got the colour combination right unlike other micro brands.
My thoughts exactly. If preorder was around $400, i would get that pink without a moments thought
I think the pre-order price is on the higher side but still alright. Due to its originality and very unique design I'd give it a pass at 499. Retail price is indeed steep, but let's be honest, most people who are interested in this watch will get it by pre-ordering.
@@hifi-enthusiast I have to come to agree to that after some thought. Season 2 has some really unique straps and the overall design indeed is quite fresh and unique. So i am a beleiver :) . Just placed an order for the pink ;)
Had to pre order one . They look great. Now I have to wait all summer for it.
Same I got the eternal sky and the Texas peach very excited to have them in person I see most colorways sold out already aswell
@@StackinGreene i went red. never had a bold watch before. Think this one could be great.
@@rothgartheviking858 I agree is beautiful piece
lol, looks like all the colors I'd buy are sold out
The red and the pink are amazing
Love to get the Red one later.
They looks great 👍
Manufacturing & assembly is done in Hong Kong 👎 😑
$500 preorder price that will go to $650 eventually after preorder is gone.
Manufacturing and assembly in Hong Kong/China is so commonplace it shouldn’t even be a discussion point in relation to quality in sub $750 watches. If you’re going to 👎 Hong Kong at least explain why, please.
If American watch companies really took great pride in their watches they would all take the initiative on assembling & testing their watches here in the United States and not going overseas for cheap labor. Americans need jobs right now and we need to bring back manufacturing to this country. Every day I’m reading about more and more businesses from restaurants, stores and entire malls going out of business. It appears we are heading towards another “Great Depression”. The elites sold this country out to China and other countries decades ago. It’s time we say no more!
I prefer American, European, Japanese manufacturing BUT I have many quality prices made in Hong Kong and also some from Mainland. It's all about the oversight and QC, I think .
I don't think they will make it our of preorder. Its sold out.
Not. Hip.
Not really sure what “living that freedom life” was supposed to mean, but assume it’s because he escaped the UK to live in the land of the free? As a Brit (ironically from Trafford) I really take offence to that. While the US was fighting with itself over whether to keep slaves, the UK never technically legalised it and was the first to make it illegal. While the US was fighting to make its own imperialist destiny (under a banner of freeing itself from oppression and imperialism), the UK’s form of democracy is older than, well, the US. The US is ironically one of the least “free” nations on Earth, with one of the highest ratios of incarceration.
Incorrectamundo! 🇺🇲👍
Your tears are offensive.
As a Brit I’m offended that you’re offended
(ps. I’m not a Brit)
Womp womp
Did you get your comment license to write that mate?
Looks too big for a square watch. Even on your wrist it looks too big, square watches are meant to look dainty.
I spoke to them about size, since I have a small wrist at 6.25. They said that this watch wears like a 40-41mm, so too big for me. They did say to stay tuned for a smaller version in the future.
Tell cartier that lol