Good review, that is a good looking watch and I hope it sells well. I do think knowing it is assembled in Belfast and has a proper warranty, plus a regulated Sellita adds a lot of value 👍. Sadly, I wouldn't pay £1000 for it.
For a microbrand, I expect a more original design like Christopher Ward or Formex. The case, index and bracelet look like a Rolex or Tudor divers but it's not the Aliexpress prices so I don't see the added value. Thanks for the review.
@@robertoakes666 What about it? Can you know for sure that one is better than the other? If anything, it's probably more related to the production costs themselves ("Europe" vs. China)
I think you diplomatically avoided the elephant in the room, which is that this is yet another submariner homage. For $1300 US I really want something more or different than that. The font they use for their brand name reminds me of the font I saw when someone got high score on an arcade video game in the 1980s. Finally as one of your other commenters mentioned, I can pay the watchmaker from Proxima if I want a hi beat movement to be regulated, and receive decent customer service, for a fraction of the price.
As everyone said it’s a great watch! But the market is just too saturated with similar watches at better prices. And almost as nice watches for much cheaper. Nice review. Cheers!
Well, it is a very nice watch with definite advantages but imho not worth the msrp. At that price point, I would definitely go with Christopher Ward. Now, for a third of the price, San Martin, Proxima, and Seestern are my choices all day long. Proxima even regulates their movements and provides pictures of the actual watch, including a pic of the watch on the timegrapher! As these Chinese watches keep getting better and better, it is becoming harder, at least for me, to justify the additional money for some of the other higher tier microbrands.
Lucky for Nomadic it’s targeted customers will scoff at the thought of a SanMartin. So some sales are assured. They won’t be disappointed with their purchase either.
Great comparison. Theae days, you've got to build detail. For me, the hands are sanitised, lacking character compared to the watches and brands it is homaging.
It's a ballsy price for what it is. I get the hand built element and likely regulation etc but, when you can get a SM etc for less than half the price and same movement... I know where my meagre wage would be spent (when not going on stupidly expensive boots)
Totally agree, nice understated diver with BB58 vibes but definitely £400 overpriced when compared with other microbrand offerings ( Tuseno Shellback diver at £600 leaves it for dead)
First of all I think youve been very fair. I don't know how people can justify spending that much on this. There's no originality to the design and no brand recognition (who knows how long they'll be around to honour that warranty). I wish them all the best but the other watch they have should be the one they sent
I see nothing on this watch that you can't get a lot cheaper on a San Martin, except the Swiss movement. 😞 I'm not prepared to pay an extra $1000.00 for a Sellita SW200. 😲
It is a nice watch...but that asking prices makes it a no from many. There are a lot of cheaper alternatives in its neighborhood. Nodus, Helson, Henry Archer, Glycine, etc. Cheers!!!
That is Squale money. Compared to San Martin, I'm sure Nomadic won't let the first version buyers be guinea pigs, and then release a ver2 or even 3 to fix the issues with the watch you actually bought.
Nice enough watch, but at $1,000 + made in Belfast, will it sink like the Titanic ?😂 Sorry, couldn't resist that one Zee ! Seriously though, it's expensive for what it is.
I prefer Saint Martin the price and quality but overall quality no both of my San Martin.I had to take a stone to the sharp edges on the bracelet and the case but I’m a retired tool maker so I have no problem using a stone. Currently, I have the San Martin 39 mm titanium Tudor style watch and I had to stone the edges but on the reviews I read of the $4500 Tutor It also had sharp edges so I’m happy with the San Martin rework it a little bit after I purchase it to get it smooth the way I like it. This watch here $1300 I looked on eBay and I don’t see anything for sale or resale on this watch so it’s a watch that if you spent $1300 you’re never gonna get any money back for it like that you’ll be lucky to get 200 for it.
I really want British microbrand watch companies to succeed, but Nomadic haven't done themselves any favours. The watch is solidly put together, but it's nothing special. The design is generic and rather bland. The movement is decent, but not groundbreaking. The attention to detail isn't great. Above all, the price is ridiculous. Nomadic are playing in a very crowded segment of the market, and there are dozens of other companies offering more for less. Hopefully they can learn from this and take inspiration from other British brands like Isotope, Alkin, Arken, Anordain and Garrick, and learn how to make great watches that stand out in a crowd.
Selita SW200-1 is meh. Worst of all worlds, needs more regular and more expensive servicing compared to Japanese movements for no discernable benefit. Frankly I'd have an NH35/38 and save my money or pay a bit more for a better movement.
Good review, that is a good looking watch and I hope it sells well. I do think knowing it is assembled in Belfast and has a proper warranty, plus a regulated Sellita adds a lot of value 👍. Sadly, I wouldn't pay £1000 for it.
For a microbrand, I expect a more original design like Christopher Ward or Formex. The case, index and bracelet look like a Rolex or Tudor divers but it's not the Aliexpress prices so I don't see the added value. Thanks for the review.
I'm from Belfast so really want to like this but it's just too expensive. Excellent review by the way!
“Trademarked” micro glide made me laugh. That’s the exact clasp you see on dozens of AliExpress watches at €200 or less.
I know....
It’s a nice watch but you summed it up. There’s too much competition out there for this to be a front runner in anyone future purchase list. Thanks!
Very nice, but in a universe that contains San Martin, Seestern, Proxima, CW..etc, the cost is just not justifiable
This. Couldn't say it better!
the difference between chinese built and Belfast built
@@robertoakes666 What about it? Can you know for sure that one is better than the other? If anything, it's probably more related to the production costs themselves ("Europe" vs. China)
@@technoboy21 kind of what I was getting at
@@robertoakes666 Got it, just saying that the quality of assembly in Belfast isn't necessarily better than the Chinese one.
I think you diplomatically avoided the elephant in the room, which is that this is yet another submariner homage. For $1300 US I really want something more or different than that. The font they use for their brand name reminds me of the font I saw when someone got high score on an arcade video game in the 1980s. Finally as one of your other commenters mentioned, I can pay the watchmaker from Proxima if I want a hi beat movement to be regulated, and receive decent customer service, for a fraction of the price.
At 1000 i would rather go for a Christopher Ward. Proxima is 250 and have amazing customer support.
What about Certina
@schaffelaer1902 or indeed Steinhart
As everyone said it’s a great watch! But the market is just too saturated with similar watches at better prices. And almost as nice watches for much cheaper.
Nice review. Cheers!
Well, it is a very nice watch with definite advantages but imho not worth the msrp. At that price point, I would definitely go with Christopher Ward. Now, for a third of the price, San Martin, Proxima, and Seestern are my choices all day long. Proxima even regulates their movements and provides pictures of the actual watch, including a pic of the watch on the timegrapher! As these Chinese watches keep getting better and better, it is becoming harder, at least for me, to justify the additional money for some of the other higher tier microbrands.
Lucky for Nomadic it’s targeted customers will scoff at the thought of a SanMartin. So some sales are assured. They won’t be disappointed with their purchase either.
How does this run? Regulated SW200 means nothing if they don’t specify any range…
This is a great looking watch. It look’s high quality
It’s very high quality
Great comparison.
Theae days, you've got to build detail.
For me, the hands are sanitised, lacking character compared to the watches and brands it is homaging.
It is a good watch for £600 but £1050 no way.
It's a ballsy price for what it is. I get the hand built element and likely regulation etc but, when you can get a SM etc for less than half the price and same movement... I know where my meagre wage would be spent (when not going on stupidly expensive boots)
What about a review on the new seagull 1984 Retro diver 💁
That looks absolutely amazing.
Totally agree, nice understated diver with BB58 vibes but definitely £400 overpriced when compared with other microbrand offerings ( Tuseno Shellback diver at £600 leaves it for dead)
Very fair review......I like it
First of all I think youve been very fair. I don't know how people can justify spending that much on this. There's no originality to the design and no brand recognition (who knows how long they'll be around to honour that warranty). I wish them all the best but the other watch they have should be the one they sent
I see nothing on this watch that you can't get a lot cheaper on a San Martin, except the Swiss movement. 😞
I'm not prepared to pay an extra $1000.00 for a Sellita SW200. 😲
Nice Watch but wouldn't pay £1050 4 it,Prefer the Christopher Ward.....
Very cool i like it
I guess all the parts are probably made from the same factories that supply Ali brands, so people are paying triple for the assmbly itself yes?
San Martin with slightly different hands
It is a nice watch...but that asking prices makes it a no from many. There are a lot of cheaper alternatives in its neighborhood. Nodus, Helson, Henry Archer, Glycine, etc. Cheers!!!
That is Squale money.
Compared to San Martin, I'm sure Nomadic won't let the first version buyers be guinea pigs, and then release a ver2 or even 3 to fix the issues with the watch you actually bought.
You could buy v1 2 and 3 and still have change for another watch from ali
Crazy expensive....
Nice enough watch, but at $1,000 + made in Belfast, will it sink like the Titanic ?😂 Sorry, couldn't resist that one Zee ! Seriously though, it's expensive for what it is.
😂😂
I prefer Saint Martin the price and quality but overall quality no both of my San Martin.I had to take a stone to the sharp edges on the bracelet and the case but I’m a retired tool maker so I have no problem using a stone. Currently, I have the San Martin 39 mm titanium Tudor style watch and I had to stone the edges but on the reviews I read of the $4500 Tutor It also had sharp edges so I’m happy with the San Martin rework it a little bit after I purchase it to get it smooth the way I like it. This watch here $1300 I looked on eBay and I don’t see anything for sale or resale on this watch so it’s a watch that if you spent $1300 you’re never gonna get any money back for it like that you’ll be lucky to get 200 for it.
I've seen a couple for sale at £700 but even still, you can get nicely finished 2nd hand christopher Ward for £500-600
@@TheWatcherReviews you have a good channel I’ve not seen this watch anywhere else. Keep up the good work young man.
The blue one looks nice. Was guessing sub 800, but sheeshhhh no thanks.
I’d pay $600 for it, no more.
This or a Cronos/SM fitted with a SW200.......No offence to Nomadic but I'd save the 700 quid.
I prefer Dive or dive style watches with chunky hands.
Like Citizen does.
Thin hands on dress pieces only.
Overpriced inmho
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Nothing special. Overpriced. Even a 'Swiss made' Davosa is cheaper.
Davosa is a stupid man's San Martin.
I really want British microbrand watch companies to succeed, but Nomadic haven't done themselves any favours. The watch is solidly put together, but it's nothing special. The design is generic and rather bland. The movement is decent, but not groundbreaking. The attention to detail isn't great. Above all, the price is ridiculous. Nomadic are playing in a very crowded segment of the market, and there are dozens of other companies offering more for less. Hopefully they can learn from this and take inspiration from other British brands like Isotope, Alkin, Arken, Anordain and Garrick, and learn how to make great watches that stand out in a crowd.
Selita SW200-1 is meh. Worst of all worlds, needs more regular and more expensive servicing compared to Japanese movements for no discernable benefit. Frankly I'd have an NH35/38 and save my money or pay a bit more for a better movement.