Absolutely agree about this watch! The proportions of the already beautiful watch have even benefited from the downsizing. And as always I'm massively blown away by the quality of the handset.
As a fan of Seiko and an owner of a vintage Grand Seiko with a similar design, I saw the thumbnail and instantly thought it was a Seiko homage, then I watched your video and sure enough, it is! A classic design with a beautiful case. I feel that the only other case design that love next to this is the Tag Heuer Carrera. This is amazing. I’ve never heard of these before.
Ive been patiently waiting for them to release it in classic dress watch proportions so I instantly pulled the trigger, very glad my patience paid off!
Great review, couldn't agree more with everything you said, the watch is an absolute winner. I love the classy vintage Grandad style but with modern perks 😄There is very little that Escapement Time could do to improve it but I would love to see them add a few dial options with sunburst effect with an "even" layout i.e. numerals at 2-4-6-8-10-12, "quarter" layout i.e. 3-6-9-12 or a "6-12" layout.
I’ve never had a more uncomfortable strap then the one that came on this one. I’ve got some ostrich straps coming so I’m glad to see it’s going to look the business, very helpful and entertaining. Thank you!
Classic watch addict... "I have too many" but "I'd like to see a ...... version" and most probably "I'll get that!". Cheers Dan, we're all in the same boat mate.... Be well, ask for more!!!
Very nice watch and is certainly something I may consider if I need a nice but inexpensive dress watch. I find as someone with a 17 cm wrist that a big watch is fine; I wear divers all the time. Dress watches on the other hand should be small. So many watches now are not in that traditional size or even style. I love the four ticks a second quartz too. Wish we saw more of that.
I have one incoming, because more than one reviewer noted - as you did here - how the 40mm version won’t sit well on regular wrists. 36-ish mm is exactly where this case design needs to be.
Nice review mate. It's interesting they've done a 36mm version now. As back when I reviewed the original 38mm, they ended up replacing it with the 40mm. They told me that 38mm was too small and people wanted bigger watches. So, then I got the 40mm and reviewed that one. Perhaps I'll have to try out this 36mm one now too.
Great review. Looks like a great fit. If they're listening... My wish list would be, 1) remove quartz from the dial text. 2) maybe escarpment time over 2 lines? Would look like a GS then. 3) beveled/shaped hands. I think that's it. Not asking for too much?
Okay im sold! I bought the 40mm one and gifted it to my Dad and he wears it everyday! I think I might get this for myself or maybe gift it to my friend
Great review Dan and very funny “movie” clip with the washing machine. I love my original and this is a great addition to the line up. I’m happy with my pull/push crown as it’ll go nowhere near water. And unless it’s the very high quality of the Rolex screw down crown, it’s another thing to go wrong imho. Paul.
Nice little unisex watch. I think this smaller version will sell like crazy to anyone with 7" or smaller wrist. ET quality is as good as it gets at unbelievable prices. Best kept secret in watches right now, imo. Thanks, you're good at this video review thing! 😁
That's so funny I just commented on 3 of your videos but this, this is the one, this is what I got today this size but in yellow. Thanks for showing me this I would not have known it existed otherwise.
After having them in my ali shopping list about a couple of years....I swear I'm gonna purchase it during some sales period. I tried to find dials and hands for diy VH31 watch, but found only VH31 movements.
Very nice watch. But a bit small for me. However it is going to suit a huge number of wrists. I have a big one myself 🤣 I wish they didn't put quartz on the dial though. Water resistant might be better, particularly as it's a high beat movement.
Escapement Time seem to be in a very rich vein at the moment. I have big wrists (8+) and some small dials work (Seiko SNK or Lorus lumibrite), which I had always assumed was witchcraft, or maybe just clever design. I do like the royal blue nato
Great video! I just learned of your channel. Subbed. I have the larger version and just ordered a 36mm to check it out. But, I love the larger version, so much so that I ordered a second one in a different color. I'm curious to see how this smaller one wears for me.
really nice review as always, man. I'll be shooting my review today and it's pretty much going to mimic what you said...they really nailed it with this one. Think it'll outsell the original?
1st vid i saw of yours was the rotary super7. Since then youve cemented your channel as now part of 3 watch channels that i enjoy. Cant watch others. I honestly love your work and your a really funny man. P.s. the shot of the wrist measurement. Your acting like its a naughty pic haha
Thanks mate for getting this. I'm wanting to purchase this for my daughter and was waiting for your review. I showed her the watch, she liked the cream, sky blue, pink and yellow. So just like you, my wallet will take a hammering🤣 But I dont mind at all. Anything and Everything for my children.
ET is great. 36 or even smaller is fine for vintage, but for a brand new watch the smallest I go is 38. I prefer 40 to 44 for my 7 and a 1/4 in. wrist.
That´s I didn´t expected, I always I liked this model, but only found the 40mm, I hink they had a 38mm in the past, now on 36/35mm I´ll buy one. I think more chinese brands are releasing smaller models compared to the traditional brands.
Always enjoy your videos The watch is a bit too small for my taste but my Queen is going to love it for sure Quick question do you think you might ever offer some exotics like reptile or others I know they're not the cheapest out there but what do you think my friend ps loved the dryer bit Always smiling while enjoying your content Thanks my friend 👍
I would say your wrist is large not average. Average is about 7". I have a 6.75" wrist, and find a 38mm watch of that type is perfect. Re the price, worth pointing out the extra VAT we have to pay. Cracking little watch for the money. Good review
i love the mecaquartz...would love to see them do a traditional diver or skin diver watch. wolbrook has a great mecaquartz diver, and i would also buy one from escapement time (well, if they have a non-cursive logo on it)
I am liking smaller watches and moving away from steel bracelets for more overall comfort. I have a 'Meca" Pagani dress watch along the Cocktail time designs. Just bought a Mathey Tissot ....ancient company but not many reviews. I wish I could ship it to you for review but I am way across the pond and it might get complicated. Very cheap Sellita watch.
I've just got the 40mm blue dial. Amazingly quick delivery. I do feel the areas around the lugs could have been finished better and its going on a brown strap. They are definitely great value for money. Now do I need a 36mm with a white dial too?
This watch is just stunning. I have a seiko sarb035 but I am planning on getting this one just for the seconds hand and alternate between them both. Do you know how easy or difficult it is to get a replacement vh31 movement? Thank you so much
You got any clue why these 4 tics pr second movements are not used in more watches? For me, the 1 tick pr second is really the nr1 reason why not to buy a quartz watch.
@@watchmewithwatches Thanks! Do you think that a bead of Rice would fit this watch? I am tempted by the forstner, but It would be more expensive than the watch! 🤣
I still think the writing on the dial is far too feminine, it immediately strikes me as a women's watch. I do love everything else though, the proportions etc...
A Mecca Quartz mov't that allows the Second Hand to mimic a Mechanical Watch - But It's given away by "Quartz" being printed on the Dial ! That's NO Fun. Then, If I may say; as much of a great value this Watch seems to be. . I'm sorry to say; that Brand Name is ... Cheesy. Hell, why not the "Luxurious Watch Brand" (perhaps It's a Cultural thing ?) ... To Executives at 'Elegant Time' - Gentlemen, just be glad your Not wrestling with the Marketing Mess of selling a Hi - End Watch Line called "Grand SEIKO". You NEED a Brand change ... You're welcome.
It’s called Escapement Time, not elegant time. You can look up what an escapement is on Wikipedia. It’s still a bit on the nose, granted, but not quite in the direction you’re describing. I can kind of see what you mean with the quartz. It does advertise the superior precision associated with quartz though and it would be a little crass to try to pass it off as mechanical. To me, if the movement is pleasing, it’s pleasing, regardless of how it’s achieved.
@@khulgarulfsson8067 Ok ... You've got me on the Name. (There must have been more THC in my Breakfast Cereal than I realized - "the Breakfast of Champions"!) ... Regardless, the Dial & "Brand Name Font", are very "Cheesy". As for It being "crass" to " pass it off as mechanical" - Blame Seiko ... or Bulova/ Citizen for their 262hhz Quartz Movement (how dare they gives us a Buttery Smooth Second Sweep Hand on a Quartz !) ... Regardless, I would pass on this Watch.
Absolutely agree about this watch! The proportions of the already beautiful watch have even benefited from the downsizing. And as always I'm massively blown away by the quality of the handset.
Such awesome polishing! 👌
As a fan of Seiko and an owner of a vintage Grand Seiko with a similar design, I saw the thumbnail and instantly thought it was a Seiko homage, then I watched your video and sure enough, it is! A classic design with a beautiful case. I feel that the only other case design that love next to this is the Tag Heuer Carrera. This is amazing. I’ve never heard of these before.
Ive been patiently waiting for them to release it in classic dress watch proportions so I instantly pulled the trigger, very glad my patience paid off!
Great review, couldn't agree more with everything you said, the watch is an absolute winner. I love the classy vintage Grandad style but with modern perks 😄There is very little that Escapement Time could do to improve it but I would love to see them add a few dial options with sunburst effect with an "even" layout i.e. numerals at 2-4-6-8-10-12, "quarter" layout i.e. 3-6-9-12 or a "6-12" layout.
I’ve never had a more uncomfortable strap then the one that came on this one. I’ve got some ostrich straps coming so I’m glad to see it’s going to look the business, very helpful and entertaining. Thank you!
Classic watch addict... "I have too many" but "I'd like to see a ...... version" and most probably "I'll get that!".
Cheers Dan, we're all in the same boat mate.... Be well, ask for more!!!
Very nice watch and is certainly something I may consider if I need a nice but inexpensive dress watch. I find as someone with a 17 cm wrist that a big watch is fine; I wear divers all the time. Dress watches on the other hand should be small. So many watches now are not in that traditional size or even style. I love the four ticks a second quartz too. Wish we saw more of that.
I have one incoming, because more than one reviewer noted - as you did here - how the 40mm version won’t sit well on regular wrists. 36-ish mm is exactly where this case design needs to be.
The pastel pink one is beautiful. It's a great option for couple watches
Thats a good point, nice color options to cater for both.
Nice review mate. It's interesting they've done a 36mm version now. As back when I reviewed the original 38mm, they ended up replacing it with the 40mm. They told me that 38mm was too small and people wanted bigger watches. So, then I got the 40mm and reviewed that one. Perhaps I'll have to try out this 36mm one now too.
Yeah, go on mate, get one!
@@watchmewithwatches I think I will do.
I would love to see one with a Seiko style snowflake dial. They would sell thousands!
Omg, yes! That would be insane.
Great review. Looks like a great fit. If they're listening... My wish list would be, 1) remove quartz from the dial text. 2) maybe escarpment time over 2 lines? Would look like a GS then. 3) beveled/shaped hands. I think that's it. Not asking for too much?
What great ideas, really good 👍
Okay im sold! I bought the 40mm one and gifted it to my Dad and he wears it everyday! I think I might get this for myself or maybe gift it to my friend
Great review Dan and very funny “movie” clip with the washing machine.
I love my original and this is a great addition to the line up.
I’m happy with my pull/push crown as it’ll go nowhere near water. And unless it’s the very high quality of the Rolex screw down crown, it’s another thing to go wrong imho. Paul.
That's the size that I imagined this design in! Nice!
Nice little unisex watch. I think this smaller version will sell like crazy to anyone with 7" or smaller wrist. ET quality is as good as it gets at unbelievable prices. Best kept secret in watches right now, imo. Thanks, you're good at this video review thing! 😁
Cheers Brian!
I had also heard about this small one! Nice review pal, this one's on my list too
That's so funny I just commented on 3 of your videos but this, this is the one, this is what I got today this size but in yellow. Thanks for showing me this I would not have known it existed otherwise.
You are welcome, great choice, the yellow looks amazing!
What an excellent review, mate! Great watch as well. I live in subtropical Florida, USA so the white strap would do well here. ☺
A great watch to dress up or dress down 👍
Gold with champagne! Yes yes yes
And they have a yellow dial one! 😍
Very nice new version of a already nice watch. Outstanding review, thank you.
I do like the white strap. Plus, no matter what we do, I don’t think either of us will ever look like Don Johnson!
Good review, and just the right amount of funny in it!
After having them in my ali shopping list about a couple of years....I swear I'm gonna purchase it during some sales period. I tried to find dials and hands for diy VH31 watch, but found only VH31 movements.
Excellent review. Fantastic watch!!
Thanks!
Very nice watch. But a bit small for me. However it is going to suit a huge number of wrists. I have a big one myself 🤣 I wish they didn't put quartz on the dial though. Water resistant might be better, particularly as it's a high beat movement.
Escapement Time seem to be in a very rich vein at the moment. I have big wrists (8+) and some small dials work (Seiko SNK or Lorus lumibrite), which I had always assumed was witchcraft, or maybe just clever design. I do like the royal blue nato
I know what you mean, se.warxhes just seem to work, even though they are smaller. I still have my lorus titanium, that just looks right!
Great review! The white dial is sold out already, but they even have a Tiffany blue 😁
Great video! I just learned of your channel. Subbed. I have the larger version and just ordered a 36mm to check it out. But, I love the larger version, so much so that I ordered a second one in a different color. I'm curious to see how this smaller one wears for me.
My blue one arrived yesterday!
really nice review as always, man. I'll be shooting my review today and it's pretty much going to mimic what you said...they really nailed it with this one.
Think it'll outsell the original?
Thanks mate, I think this will outsell the original, as it works for even more people. 👍
1st vid i saw of yours was the rotary super7. Since then youve cemented your channel as now part of 3 watch channels that i enjoy. Cant watch others. I honestly love your work and your a really funny man.
P.s. the shot of the wrist measurement. Your acting like its a naughty pic haha
Im so flattered Marc! Makes my day when I hear people have enjoyed my work. Thank you! 😊
Thanks mate for getting this. I'm wanting to purchase this for my daughter and was waiting for your review. I showed her the watch, she liked the cream, sky blue, pink and yellow. So just like you, my wallet will take a hammering🤣
But I dont mind at all. Anything and Everything for my children.
Thats all part of being a dad isn't it! Be well, and enjoy your watches. Regards, Dan.
Gorgeous watch. The smaller size isn’t an issue, I’ve got lots of practice pulling off a smaller one.
Lol!
I always enjoy your reviews
ET is great. 36 or even smaller is fine for vintage, but for a brand new watch the smallest I go is 38. I prefer 40 to 44 for my 7 and a 1/4 in. wrist.
That affiliate link is so handy because when you search onsite for the watch its £20 more expensive, thanks.
You are welcome!
That´s I didn´t expected, I always I liked this model, but only found the 40mm, I hink they had a 38mm in the past, now on 36/35mm I´ll buy one. I think more chinese brands are releasing smaller models compared to the traditional brands.
Always enjoy your videos The watch is a bit too small for my taste but my Queen is going to love it for sure Quick question do you think you might ever offer some exotics like reptile or others I know they're not the cheapest out there but what do you think my friend ps loved the dryer bit Always smiling while enjoying your content Thanks my friend 👍
I wish they make a bracelet for it
Nice review. I hope they also make salmon or pink version in 40mm.
Lovely watch, if I was to ask anything from this brand is that I would like to see this same model but with a small seconds variant
Thats a great idea 💡
I would say your wrist is large not average. Average is about 7". I have a 6.75" wrist, and find a 38mm watch of that type is perfect. Re the price, worth pointing out the extra VAT we have to pay. Cracking little watch for the money. Good review
All this time I thought I was just average. 😆
Cracking watch
Miami nice , goes with my white mao suit
A classy number......with the best of both worlds movement .
Brushed sides, sunburst gray dial. I'd buy that tomorrow
Heck yeah!
Main takeaway here? Your tumble dryer has a light inside it. WOW! 😂
Living the dream!
Yes...i'd like to see them do the gold or champagne dial
i love the mecaquartz...would love to see them do a traditional diver or skin diver watch. wolbrook has a great mecaquartz diver, and i would also buy one from escapement time (well, if they have a non-cursive logo on it)
Blue dauphines would be spot-on
Sky blue 36mm🤤 I need one🤯👍
I am liking smaller watches and moving away from steel bracelets for more overall comfort.
I have a 'Meca" Pagani dress watch along the Cocktail time designs. Just bought a Mathey Tissot ....ancient company but not many reviews. I wish I could ship it to you for review but I am way across the pond and it might get complicated. Very cheap Sellita watch.
I've just got the 40mm blue dial. Amazingly quick delivery. I do feel the areas around the lugs could have been finished better and its going on a brown strap. They are definitely great value for money. Now do I need a 36mm with a white dial too?
will it take a 28.5mm replacement dial? Does the movement have a ghost position? Does the case accept a standard Seiko case back?
This watch is just stunning. I have a seiko sarb035 but I am planning on getting this one just for the seconds hand and alternate between them both. Do you know how easy or difficult it is to get a replacement vh31 movement? Thank you so much
I think you could buy a movement pretty easily tbh. Probably on ebay even
Great review of a beautiful watch. 36 is definitely OK for men, but I might buy one of these for my daughter as she keeps wearing my 36mm Datejust 😂
With 100m it would be pretty much perfect. If they can get it to 100m WR, I would buy one in a heartbeat.
Is Chameri watch from Heimdallr Watch Store the same thing as Escapement Time but cheaper?
I think they have done a custom order through escapement time.
I feel like the smaller version's dial is just proportionally better - the larger one's indices feel it bit small and far apart on the bigger dial
Previous version has got thicker sapphire crystal with bevelled edge. How would you compare these two?
EXCELLENT
almost pulling the trigger if they had it black dial. damn... why no black dial? whyyyyyyyyyyyyy????
Nice watch...(currently sold out...) Please don't do gold! 😣
Good to know about these!
Is the seconds hand slightly rounded or even truelyround in diameter as the grand seikos?
I would say its partly round, but im not certain
You got any clue why these 4 tics pr second movements are not used in more watches? For me, the 1 tick pr second is really the nr1 reason why not to buy a quartz watch.
I think its because many affordable quartz watch makers out there don't realise how people would prefer this option!
I hope chinese watch makers will understand bigger is not better.
European tastes are quire varied, and dress watches suit being smaller! Et should do a tank watch with blued hands.
That's not a Mecaquartz movement. Mecaquartz typically refers to a quartz movement paired with a mechanical chronograph module.
Hi there, Seiko define the VH31 as being a "hybrid mechanical quartz movement". Thanks for watching! Regards, Dan.
Totally agree about a gold one! What do you estimate for the dial size on this one?
Creamier it is heat treated I like 👍 mega quartz ,vintages size 😎 👌
I wonder if a stainless steel bracelet might fit good on these. I'd want to give one to my father with a bracelet
A nice milanese mesh would work well.
Sterile dial option please…
Can you put this on a metal bracelet pls id love to see how it looks
Absolutely insane that Seiko are not using this movement in their own watches.
Must make sense to someone though....
So that they’re able to sell more expensive watches. They don’t want to undercut themselves especially when they’re trying to go up the market rn
@@Joeyczhu Very true. See this is just one of the reasons I would never make a good business tycoon. Bezos, Musk and Gates can sleep safe.
After 1 year, do you still raccomend It?
Definitely!
@@watchmewithwatches Thanks! Do you think that a bead of Rice would fit this watch? I am tempted by the forstner, but It would be more expensive than the watch! 🤣
For that price you can get an old seiko 5 36-37 mm
Yes indeed. But it's old. Lol.
Damnit!!!! (Says the guy who bought the 40mm but never wears it because it's way too big for a dress watch)
Only if you have a small wrist.
Save yourself 25% and get a Chameri.
I need creamy , lady , heated hand , mecha quartz...I need bracelet!!!
aliex is sold out 2022-02-22
I want an applied logo, and not the escapement time name
Screw down crown. Meanwhile only 50m.
I know! Maybe needs to be properly tested. 🤔
too bad the store is closed now
Yeah, I wonder why?!
Store reopens now after Shanghai lifts lockdown
@@tonyc5384 yeah the store is open again now albeit smaller selections of watches. was eyeing the regulator one alongside with this one.
I still think the writing on the dial is far too feminine, it immediately strikes me as a women's watch.
I do love everything else though, the proportions etc...
Don't want to look like Don Johnson?!
Oh no
A Mecca Quartz mov't that allows the Second Hand to mimic a Mechanical Watch - But It's given away by "Quartz" being printed on the Dial ! That's NO Fun. Then, If I may say; as much of a great value this Watch seems to be. . I'm sorry to say; that Brand Name is ... Cheesy.
Hell, why not the "Luxurious Watch Brand" (perhaps It's a Cultural thing ?) ...
To Executives at 'Elegant Time' - Gentlemen, just be glad your Not wrestling with the Marketing Mess of selling a Hi - End Watch Line called "Grand SEIKO". You NEED a Brand change ... You're welcome.
It’s called Escapement Time, not elegant time. You can look up what an escapement is on Wikipedia. It’s still a bit on the nose, granted, but not quite in the direction you’re describing.
I can kind of see what you mean with the quartz. It does advertise the superior precision associated with quartz though and it would be a little crass to try to pass it off as mechanical. To me, if the movement is pleasing, it’s pleasing, regardless of how it’s achieved.
@@khulgarulfsson8067 Ok ... You've got me on the Name. (There must have been more THC in my Breakfast Cereal than I realized - "the Breakfast of Champions"!) ... Regardless, the Dial & "Brand Name Font", are very "Cheesy". As for It being "crass" to " pass it off as mechanical" - Blame Seiko ... or Bulova/ Citizen for their 262hhz Quartz Movement (how dare they gives us a Buttery Smooth Second Sweep Hand on a Quartz !) ... Regardless, I would pass on this Watch.
@@RoaroftheTiger yeah, the font could definitely be better.
Ripoff -1
Just give it to her....
Fake. Everybody knows when you need to shrink a watch you need to put it in the microwave and watch the sparks. Thats means itse shrinking.🤣