I'd love to see more watch companies use bidirectional bezels as Rivelta is doing here, either countdown or timing. +99% of us are never using these things to measure our life-or-death oxygen supply and then accidentally bumping our bezels out of whack; the one logical (but far fetched) scenario for having a unidirectional bezel. Bidirectionals are much more user friendly, practical, and need no excessive one-way rotation to set.
It's a bit too generic to get excited to be honest. They could at least offer some interesting dial option - MOP perhaps? I kinda like the bezel, on the other hand I just like to use the standard dive time bezel as a minute marker - but I could live with it. The price seems right, it's a bit sad though if the strap really is disposable (and natos are the worst!). But in the end it's a pretty boring watch. Nice review btw - I was critical about it in the comments in the past, but your recent videos are great, definitely deserve more views.
Really like this watch…once in a decent strap it shines. FYI I watched your review before watching the latest from Jody. Love both channels but man you are killing it. New watch brands, and where can we go for a Gillette model joke? No where! Great vid…
I like it. But 350 quid seem like a lot of money for rubbish lume as compared to other microbrands. Also, 'Tactical Frog' is entirely appropriate once you understand the military reference.
Isn’t it a reference to a ‘Frogman’? There’s a lot of frog stuff in the military, too, no? But I think it’s an absolutely terrible name for a watch brand 😅 The lume’s not rubbish but definitely would appreciate a couple more layers!
@@LumePip It's a reference, in terms of name and visual design of the logo to the Bone Frog / Skeleton Frog made famous by the USN SEALS, but broadly used by many amphibious warfare types. So yes 'frogman'. in so far as the original UDTs go. But broader than that I am looking to make a Tactical Frog an acquisition soon.
It is good looking watch. And I'm not diver fan at all. I can't see similarities to that Sinn at all. Still waiting for good homage to Sinn 556i thought.
I'd love to see more watch companies use bidirectional bezels as Rivelta is doing here, either countdown or timing. +99% of us are never using these things to measure our life-or-death oxygen supply and then accidentally bumping our bezels out of whack; the one logical (but far fetched) scenario for having a unidirectional bezel. Bidirectionals are much more user friendly, practical, and need no excessive one-way rotation to set.
Excellent review man
Amazing work great video once again!
I love this watch. Countdown timers are very cool. What a great looking tool watch. I didn't say you're a great looking tool...🤣
It's a bit too generic to get excited to be honest. They could at least offer some interesting dial option - MOP perhaps? I kinda like the bezel, on the other hand I just like to use the standard dive time bezel as a minute marker - but I could live with it. The price seems right, it's a bit sad though if the strap really is disposable (and natos are the worst!). But in the end it's a pretty boring watch.
Nice review btw - I was critical about it in the comments in the past, but your recent videos are great, definitely deserve more views.
Really like this watch…once in a decent strap it shines. FYI I watched your review before watching the latest from Jody. Love both channels but man you are killing it. New watch brands, and where can we go for a Gillette model joke? No where! Great vid…
Mate, what a lovely comment - honoured to be part of the same sentence as Jody! Thanks so much for your support, Brian!
Keep up the good work
Nice watch but it could do with a GMT movement, a new bezel and like you said a new strap.
It's a nice and wearable watch. Shame about the strap because stylistically it goes well with the watch.
I think the nato might be the best looking of them!
I like it. But 350 quid seem like a lot of money for rubbish lume as compared to other microbrands.
Also, 'Tactical Frog' is entirely appropriate once you understand the military reference.
Isn’t it a reference to a ‘Frogman’? There’s a lot of frog stuff in the military, too, no? But I think it’s an absolutely terrible name for a watch brand 😅 The lume’s not rubbish but definitely would appreciate a couple more layers!
@@LumePip It's a reference, in terms of name and visual design of the logo to the Bone Frog / Skeleton Frog made famous by the USN SEALS, but broadly used by many amphibious warfare types. So yes 'frogman'. in so far as the original UDTs go. But broader than that
I am looking to make a Tactical Frog an acquisition soon.
The bezel goes backwards.
my helm Vanuatu is a good sinn homage
It is good looking watch. And I'm not diver fan at all.
I can't see similarities to that Sinn at all.
Still waiting for good homage to Sinn 556i thought.
I can definitely see the resemblance myself!
How did you know they're seeing this at the exact same time I am? A bit creepy...
Damn. That’s a nice one. And for sure a timing bezel is much more useful. Especially since I swim like a brick…🧱