I love this channel! As a college kid I like watching the higher end watch channels until I hear the four digit price - these watches are perfect for me where I'm at financially at the moment.
I love that color way! I just love orange and blue watches. Very nice retro design. Not a big fan of that mesh bracelet though. Spot on review as always!
The Breitling mesh has a similar sizing but it actually has mesh links that can be removed to adjust the size. Completely different cost obviously but that is the best mesh bracelet in the business. One way around the sliding keeper would be to epoxy the keeper in place on the lower band so it can't move. If they actually do solve the problem, I would definitely pick up one of these as I really like the look and comfort of a mesh.
the case reminds me a bit of my octagonal citizen bullhead chrono, it is a shame they didn't just add a rubber lining to the retainer though as that may have improved the performance considerably
I purchased one of the Dumas back earlier in the year when they also included the bracelet and felt the high polished surfaces make it seem like it has a cheap chrome plating. For that reason I gifted it to some else, but if a PVD or bronze a la Tesserai was available I'd take the plunge again as I think the retro design is brilliant.
Keep in mind that stainless steel is non-magnetic. There would have to be a part in the bracelet made of a different material for the magnetic end to attract, such as mild steel or nickel. Mild steel rusts and some people are allergic to nickel.
I have a first generation Dumas (when it came with a Miyota 82-whatever) and it actually came with that same bracelet, as well as a leather strap and the better packaging you mentioned. I only wore it on the bracelet a few times for exact reason you state in this video.
That’s certainly the Dirk Diggler of the watch world. Like that look but can’t help thinking they missed a great design opportunity with that miss match case nd bezel would have been awesome with a bezel with 50pence style edges. Thanks for review.
I have this watch and feel exactly the same as you about the mesh bracelet. The watch itself though is fantastic, so I've got it on a leather strap at the moment.
$200-$500 for a micro brand watch, NOW we talking !!! Obviously good quality, excellent looks, proper dimensions, REASONABLE price, thank you for the good advice, looks like I found my Christmas present. Jody, please don’t ruin your channel with the stuck-up micro brands who trying to sell their cereal box watch for a $1000 and up. I am VERY unhappy with a “stretton” and “man” (I misspell it on purpose). Cheers mate !
Jody, I just got a Reef Tiger Deep Ocean, which is a total Blancpain Fifty Fathoms homage. I'm very impressed with this watch. You should get one and do a review of it. I think you'll like it.
I've started to realize hands are my number one pet peeve when it comes to watches - The perfect hands having those "thin pointy bits" at the end, making sure you can tell exactly how many minutes past the hour it is. It's also important that the hands look as they belong to the watch - the blue Spinnaker looks as if the hands were picked randomly - the hour and second hands look like they belong to a different watch. 03:01: "No sizing possible with this one". 07:37: "This one is infinitely adjustable". Good thing it improved in less than 5 minutes. I agree they have gone overboard on that bracelet - it's like wearing a ball bearing on your arm - a miracle they stopped at 4 mm thickness and didn't go for 5, 6 or a couple of inches.
Another great review and nice to see integrated dive weights in the watch and band. You would need two though, one on each wrist otherwise you’ll be swimming on your side 😬
That's a nice watch, shame about the issue with the bracelet. The best mesh I have come across so far was a German staib band on a Poljot basilika. Butterfly clasp only but it was well engineered and fantastic quality.
Hellooo Jody and welcome to my question! Have you considered to do follow up videos of how some of your aquisitions actually behave after let's say one year? It would be nice to know if they still are up to the expectations you had when first reviewing them. Keep up the great work on your channel, thank you Sir!
I am 50/50 on this watch, I can’t put my finger on it, but something is not right for me, maybe The bracelet, or maybe the weight, as much as I like a heavy watch this might be just over the top. Great video by the way.
Great looking watch & as you say Jody by far the best looking mesh band any of us would of seen with perhaps the exception of my old vintage Omega diver; but it hard to look past that design floor even with a 7.5" wrist like myself I am going to have a dog tail flopping around which is rare for guys with bigger wrists as you know ⌚💯✔
A Vanuatu batch came out on October 4th at 23:55 UTC. I bought one before the clock hit 23:56. It seems like it is important to get on the email list so you know exactly when they will be released.
I managed to get a Vanuatu last Friday too. I was on the site refresh-ing the page at exactly the right time. I was on the ‘advise when in stock’ email notification list so that’s the secret I think. I’m pretty sure the 200 batch sold out in minutes.
Nice review. I Ickes up a black one when they first came out. It came on a very nice Silicon Strap. The watch is great but I don’t like that bracelet. Looks like chain mail. They should of vent for some type of link bracelet.
Is there a reason that the lume on bezels tends to fade first? Wouldn’t make sense to put as much as possible on the bezel given it’s intended purpose of readability in low visibility water?
I just received today a cheap shark mesh for my bradner (not a fan of a leather strap for divers) and it does look very cool. That expensive bracelet doesn t look comfy.
As a big guy its perfect for me , got the watch of ebay from someome who got it early, didn't like it, and wanted to sell it. Paid $250, its a steal at that price.
Jody I really wanted to like this one, but sadly I just don't. The hands look silly imo. The strap is over done and is too much for the case design. Thank you for saving me some money though 👍👍
That lovely case is a copy of a 1970s Citizen 67-9356 (I think) bullhead. I prefer the original but you'd be hard pressed to find a good one now. Nice watch though, shame about that bracelet.
Love the looks of this piece, unfortunately the mash bracelet looks very heavy, I prefer the silicone band than the mash maybe $349.00 and foreget the mash bracelet Thank you my friend for reviewing this spinnaker.
Spinnaker somehow always leaves me cold, as does their sister AVI-8. They both tend to have an over designed thing going on, like it was done by a team of people rather than one guy.
Even at $320 an NH35 is just not good enough, things have really moved on in the last couple of years and I'd expect a Miyota 9000 series or a Seagull St2130 at that price.
They are popping out watches like crazy now. This watch is not for me. I don't like the shape of it or the weight. I always enjoy your reviews and your honesty. I really liked your recent video of diver watches that were affordable. Including Chinese specials, I shared that video with a lot of people who I know love to buy and have plenty of inexpensive watches. One of my friends purchased three from that list.
Excellent review. I have that watch.I love all about it but that bracelet is a deasaster. I experience exactly what is mentioned in the review. I will replace the bracelet. If I had known about it before I wouldnt have bought it. Saw this review too late :)
Jody, can you please drop a link to your "CHEAPO" mesh bracelet from EBay? It looks good. I am sure I can find 3 gazillion sellers, but I wouldn't mind getting your exact example.
@@markirvin2809 Ouch! They want a few dollars above "cheapo" level, plus quite a bit more to ship from Australia 🤔 I don't know if I am comfortable with that - according to some, Australia doesn't actually exist, you know? 🤨
The gaps in the mesh are so big it usually doesn't catch anything on your arm. It look a little funky at first but it's pretty comfortable. Far less issues with catching hairs than a regular steel bracelet with links
IMO: For $400 is just too much money for what you get. Anyone can buy a real microbrand watch brand with a swiss automatic movement for that price or a Miyota 9015 movement for less. What you get doesn´t reflect on the price they are offering.
lovely dial not bowled over with the hexagonal case . and richard the lion heart would have been proud of that bracelet.
Ha! It would certainly stop a few arrows!
I used to be an adventurer like you, but the I took an arrow to the wrist.
yesterday i watched a video about a Tudor watch that took a bullet in Vietnam. Strange.
I love this channel! As a college kid I like watching the higher end watch channels until I hear the four digit price - these watches are perfect for me where I'm at financially at the moment.
The white dial is the one to get IMO.
Loving that yellow dial beauty, love the mesh too but agree with Jody about the retainer, maybe a magnetised version to stop the floppy end
it'll magnetize your mechanism.
@@Zeratsu Yes but no one wants a floppy end
I love that color way! I just love orange and blue watches. Very nice retro design. Not a big fan of that mesh bracelet though. Spot on review as always!
Clicked so fast, my watch fell off my wrist so I am looking for a new one!
A simple solution would be to have the metal bit in the end magnetised. And I’m digging the white dial variant.
Most stainless steel has nickle in it which makes it very difficult to magnetize.
You typically don't want magnets close to a watch. It will cause the hairspring to become magnetized, and then the watch will not run properly.
I think you nailed it. Really awesome mesh, needs a better designed clasp and keeper.
Hey mate! I'm sure it looked great in CAD. Just didn't work outside of the computer! Cheers.
Jory-nice job pointing out the bracelet flaw and solution. Thanks.
The Breitling mesh has a similar sizing but it actually has mesh links that can be removed to adjust the size. Completely different cost obviously but that is the best mesh bracelet in the business.
One way around the sliding keeper would be to epoxy the keeper in place on the lower band so it can't move. If they actually do solve the problem, I would definitely pick up one of these as I really like the look and comfort of a mesh.
the case reminds me a bit of my octagonal citizen bullhead chrono, it is a shame they didn't just add a rubber lining to the retainer though as that may have improved the performance considerably
I purchased one of the Dumas back earlier in the year when they also included the bracelet and felt the high polished surfaces make it seem like it has a cheap chrome plating. For that reason I gifted it to some else, but if a PVD or bronze a la Tesserai was available I'd take the plunge again as I think the retro design is brilliant.
I don’t quite get why they didn’t make the floppy end of the mesh bracelet magnetic, like Apple does on their milanaise loop bracelet.
Keep in mind that stainless steel is non-magnetic. There would have to be a part in the bracelet made of a different material for the magnetic end to attract, such as mild steel or nickel. Mild steel rusts and some people are allergic to nickel.
I love the wagging of the metal tail 😂
Do you have any plans of reviewing an Orient Kamasu? I would love to hear your thoughts in particular.
Its good. Just buy it. Best watch for the price. No competition.
I have a first generation Dumas (when it came with a Miyota 82-whatever) and it actually came with that same bracelet, as well as a leather strap and the better packaging you mentioned.
I only wore it on the bracelet a few times for exact reason you state in this video.
That’s certainly the Dirk Diggler of the watch world. Like that look but can’t help thinking they missed a great design opportunity with that miss match case nd bezel would have been awesome with a bezel with 50pence style edges. Thanks for review.
The crab claw analogy is spot on, I'll never unsee it!
Good lord. Short sleeves only with that rig.
Just noticed the kerning used on the 'MULTIFUNCTION TIMEGRAPHER' text and now it can never be unseen.
i like the 13 to 24 on the dial
Me too.
Living where the 24hr is used a lot, me too.
Did the engineers not think about the floppy mesh band when designing? Really? 😂😂😂
I actually like the 24 hour time indicators on the dial like that. Extra utility on your tool watch.
That bracelet is absolutely wicked.
This is a watch that offers you not just a mesh bracelet, but actual chainmail on your wrist !
I always love a blue and orange color combination.
just put a little hot glue on the inside part of the retainer for it to have grip maybe? haha. love the yellow dial.
The case and dial design is fabulous. Ditch the floppy mesh and its a winner. Nice review Jody.
I have this watch and feel exactly the same as you about the mesh bracelet. The watch itself though is fantastic, so I've got it on a leather strap at the moment.
$200-$500 for a micro brand watch, NOW we talking !!! Obviously good quality, excellent looks, proper dimensions, REASONABLE price, thank you for the good advice, looks like I found my Christmas present.
Jody, please don’t ruin your channel with the stuck-up micro brands who trying to sell their cereal box watch for a $1000 and up. I am VERY unhappy with a “stretton” and “man” (I misspell it on purpose).
Cheers mate !
Great video Jody, if it was a much more thinner quartz watch would be my cup of tea.
Sunday Morning watching watch reveiws 🙂
Jody, I just got a Reef Tiger Deep Ocean, which is a total Blancpain Fifty Fathoms homage. I'm very impressed with this watch. You should get one and do a review of it. I think you'll like it.
Good to hear that mate! On my radar. Cheers!
Praise from San Martin, beautiful!
I've started to realize hands are my number one pet peeve when it comes to watches - The perfect hands having those "thin pointy bits" at the end, making sure you can tell exactly how many minutes past the hour it is. It's also important that the hands look as they belong to the watch - the blue Spinnaker looks as if the hands were picked randomly - the hour and second hands look like they belong to a different watch. 03:01: "No sizing possible with this one". 07:37: "This one is infinitely adjustable". Good thing it improved in less than 5 minutes. I agree they have gone overboard on that bracelet - it's like wearing a ball bearing on your arm - a miracle they stopped at 4 mm thickness and didn't go for 5, 6 or a couple of inches.
Jodi, some days ago, dave (just the watch) had same opinion about this bracelet... nice see experts agree.
Another great review and nice to see integrated dive weights in the watch and band. You would need two though, one on each wrist otherwise you’ll be swimming on your side 😬
Oh the Yellow one nice...
Love the look! Thanks for the discount code.
Great looking dial, but a little too chunky for my taste. Thanks for the update, Jody.
That's a nice watch, shame about the issue with the bracelet. The best mesh I have come across so far was a German staib band on a Poljot basilika. Butterfly clasp only but it was well engineered and fantastic quality.
I own one of their brass watches absolutely love it starting to get patina! Great watch company! Thanks for all your insight Jodi!
43mm? Too big for me. But I'll take it for free.
Hellooo Jody and welcome to my question! Have you considered to do follow up videos of how some of your aquisitions actually behave after let's say one year? It would be nice to know if they still are up to the expectations you had when first reviewing them. Keep up the great work on your channel, thank you Sir!
I am 50/50 on this watch, I can’t put my finger on it, but something is not right for me, maybe The bracelet, or maybe the weight, as much as I like a heavy watch this might be just over the top. Great video by the way.
Yep , me too . Can't quite say why .
Great looking watch & as you say Jody by far the best looking mesh band any of us would of seen with perhaps the exception of my old vintage Omega diver; but it hard to look past that design floor even with a 7.5" wrist like myself I am going to have a dog tail flopping around which is rare for guys with bigger wrists as you know ⌚💯✔
Fails the comparison to Helm Watches. I'm still waiting to be able to buy one. Seems every time they are sold out in minutes.
Vanuatu coming soon, I hear? Worth the wait!
A Vanuatu batch came out on October 4th at 23:55 UTC. I bought one before the clock hit 23:56. It seems like it is important to get on the email list so you know exactly when they will be released.
I managed to get a Vanuatu last Friday too. I was on the site refresh-ing the page at exactly the right time. I was on the ‘advise when in stock’ email notification list so that’s the secret I think. I’m pretty sure the 200 batch sold out in minutes.
@@VodkaIntimate68 I was out on Friday night,came back home about 4 hours later and it was sold out.
Yep. That mesh is totally unusable. And the watch itself needs to go on a diet. Im out.
Its a watch for men, go look in the boys corner for something to fit your soyboy arms.
@@Danjon1235 found the invicta owner
Nice look on the dial, just not a fan of the 70’s style watch case. The white, blue and black look good, but the yellow not so much.
Nice review. I Ickes up a black one when they first came out. It came on a very nice Silicon Strap.
The watch is great but I don’t like that bracelet. Looks like chain mail. They should of vent for some type of link bracelet.
Wish they would've done sapphire in the bezel as well. I'd pay extra for that
honest as always. Real bulky strap, looking good but it would be a pain to wear it every day.
I really like it, but the bracelet tail will get caught on everything. Great honest review as always Jody 👍
I like the yellow face model, reminds me of an old Heuer
With an 8 inch wrist, I'm actually very very interested in this one!
Is there a reason that the lume on bezels tends to fade first? Wouldn’t make sense to put as much as possible on the bezel given it’s intended purpose of readability in low visibility water?
Nice review, and that is a rather nice watch. The bracelet looks very seriously engineered even given the shortcomings that you mentioned 👍 Tam.
nice watch... ive go for the white dial looks cool cheers
Nice honest review Jody
put a magnet on the end of the bracelet??
Not sure if it's the angle (looks straight on), but @3:53 the top bezel index is bang on, but the 9 o'clock is off. Looks a bit odd.
Yep, @5:00 does confirm the bezel printing is off. The 9 and 12 are bang on (so the angle is right), but the 3 is off.
Great review Jody I do like the new bracelet cheers mate
Audience: Is that a extra chunky mesh bracelet?
Jody: 2 times 4 mm with a little gap in between. Full... metal... wrist!
Ooooh,,, The White One,,,, 😍
Hi, how come you still haven’t reviewed Timex marlin. I think it is a well deserved watch to be reviewed. Thanks
I have the same problem with a citizen i bought some 3 years ago. It’s really annoying if the retainer does not do its job...
I just received today a cheap shark mesh for my bradner (not a fan of a leather strap for divers) and it does look very cool. That expensive bracelet doesn t look comfy.
Still amazed at how good the NH35 is in so many watches
As a big guy its perfect for me , got the watch of ebay from someome who got it early, didn't like it, and wanted to sell it. Paid $250, its a steal at that price.
Jody I really wanted to like this one, but sadly I just don't. The hands look silly imo. The strap is over done and is too much for the case design. Thank you for saving me some money though 👍👍
That lovely case is a copy of a 1970s Citizen 67-9356 (I think) bullhead. I prefer the original but you'd be hard pressed to find a good one now. Nice watch though, shame about that bracelet.
Love the looks of this piece, unfortunately the mash bracelet looks very heavy, I prefer the silicone band than the mash maybe $349.00 and foreget the mash bracelet Thank you my friend for reviewing this spinnaker.
Great watch!! Really like this model 😁👍
Will it accommodate a NATO, leather or rubber strap?
Still after one of those second generation Bradners. Looking good for a new release, and I like it!
Love your channel. What do you think of stuhrling watch? Is it reliable? I hope you can do a review for one of thier dive watches.
what do you think if you have to choose spinaker dumas or hull series can you give a recommendation thanks b 4
Spinnaker somehow always leaves me cold, as does their sister AVI-8. They both tend to have an over designed thing going on, like it was done by a team of people rather than one guy.
Even at $320 an NH35 is just not good enough, things have really moved on in the last couple of years and I'd expect a Miyota 9000 series or a Seagull St2130 at that price.
Jody, is the new Odyssea worth upgrading to? We’re gonna need a review on that one haha
Signed up - love that orange one!
The watch at the lugs looks like it’s been sliced at each end. The ends look to abrupt and that mesh band is odd. That watch is only half thought out.
They are popping out watches like crazy now. This watch is not for me. I don't like the shape of it or the weight. I always enjoy your reviews and your honesty. I really liked your recent video of diver watches that were affordable. Including Chinese specials, I shared that video with a lot of people who I know love to buy and have plenty of inexpensive watches. One of my friends purchased three from that list.
I am weird considering I listen Metal and Jazz, like watches and fountain pens, study mythology and math, and keep up with pc hardware?
Excellent review. I have that watch.I love all about it but that bracelet is a deasaster. I experience exactly what is mentioned in the review. I will replace the bracelet. If I had known about it before I wouldnt have bought it. Saw this review too late :)
Just here waiting for the Richard Le Grand Odyssey III review 😁
Could you magnetise the keeper so it stays put?
Magnet near an auto would not be a good idea long term! Cheers mate.
What would you recommend , the tissot Seastar or the mido ocean starr?
So it's listed as 44mm diam case on their site?
will u review a casio edifice by any chance?
Hello Jody
Hi, could you review the Orient Kamasu if you get a chance, looks to be an option against the Seiko 5 sports
That's a complete dog's breakfast.
I know you prefer the Vostok Amphibia anyway mate.... ;)
@@JustOneMoreWatch Quite right too.
Jody do you still own your Tevise?
Great looking watch, too bad on that bracelet! Cherers, Rich
Too bad they don't brand the watch as the "Sea Crab." Missed opportunity imho.
Jody, can you please drop a link to your "CHEAPO" mesh bracelet from EBay?
It looks good.
I am sure I can find 3 gazillion sellers, but I wouldn't mind getting your exact example.
Hello mate! Sorry, I've had it for years. Think it was labelled a 'Taurus'. Cheers!
@@JustOneMoreWatch
Replying to your subscribers at 8AM (or earlier!) on a Sunday?!
Impressive 👍🏻
That is why you get paid THE BIG BUCKS!
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@@RickDeckardMemories I have no life! Thanks mate!
@@JustOneMoreWatch
luvtobeasellerandbuyer eBay seller has Taurus bands
@@markirvin2809
Ouch! They want a few dollars above "cheapo" level, plus quite a bit more to ship from Australia 🤔
I don't know if I am comfortable with that - according to some, Australia doesn't actually exist, you know? 🤨
Needs bigger crown me thinks. Too much inner gap between crown guards and crown.
That bracelet looks like an arm-hair torture device... I do like the case.
The gaps in the mesh are so big it usually doesn't catch anything on your arm. It look a little funky at first but it's pretty comfortable. Far less issues with catching hairs than a regular steel bracelet with links
The bracelet reminds me of the chain-link armor that knights wore in the mid evil time period
It's medieval times dude.
shino88 my bad
@@shino8854 Well, medieval times were pretty evil all-in-all so he's not wrong.
IMO: For $400 is just too much money for what you get. Anyone can buy a real microbrand watch brand with a swiss automatic movement for that price or a Miyota 9015 movement for less.
What you get doesn´t reflect on the price they are offering.