Everyone has different tastes, or we would all be wearing the same watch. This watch hits all the marks for me, great size, very well-balanced dial (not a fan of dates) and is a perfect mix of sport/tool watch. I'm ok with the name and it is growing on me. C Ward sucks as I always think of hospitals, or some bloke called Christopher. Looking forward to getting the Lhotse on the wrist.
yes, very reminiscence to the style of the great 30s European jazz guitarist "Djanjo" Jean Reinhardt. i love Caseback Watches rendition as well, sort of sets him apart from the other watch enthusiasts。 ps: deeper blue ie deep navy blue approaching black, for me. also 35mm and can't get over not having the ubiquitous 369 dial.
Thank you Tim for providing the information up front which of your reviews are not sponsored. I wish more reviewers would do that. And thanks for your frank reviews, whether sponsored or not.
I really like this watch and I quite like the Ocean to Orbit name. It says a lot, literally but also of their intentions. I do hope they do a "Space-Dweller" version of it, like the VERY rare and VERY obscure Rolex 1016 Explorer.
The design of this watch I find very cohesive. These guys definitely know beautiful aesthetics. I especially like the blue one with the red tip on the seconds hand.
Explorer always has been available in 36mm. Which is actually the _maximum_ I can pull off. As someone who personally prefers 34/35mm cases and 40 to 42mm lug-to-lug, it always annoys me a little when channels talk about Rolex alternatives that are always bigger than the original.
I just got a deal on a Hamilton Jazzmaster 34mm - on my 6..75 inch wears great & good specs. There are hardly any reviews on it so took a chance but I recommend it.
Fine review as always. I’m in Texas. I just read a reply you made to an illiterate troll regarding grammar & syntax. lol ol l A German speaker has to correct a native English speaker. Well done Tim!
They said in another comment that the bracelet is being updated to a milled clasp. I expect the links on the production model to have tighter tolerances than the pre-production one shown here.
Just wanted to let you know that we are working on updating the bracelet and the clasp will be a milled version that is quite compact. We will also be offering an on-the-fly adjustment when it is ready for production, but this will come a little later.
So close yet so far away. I checked out their website and the green dial looks gorgeous! But this watch needs a date at 6 and a rebrand as the brand name and font are awful.
They need to change their logo immediately to O2O the full names sucks on the dial. Getting this part wrong is a serious failure. It took Christopher Ward 20 years to correct this mistake.
It doesn't stand out which can be good but here it's bad. I would say it's boring more than anything. Who cares about it being Swiss made or that it's been taken on a hiking expedition, it's still a boring looking watch.
Nice watch, but I think the CW sea lander in both 36 and 39mm (150metres WR) has more to offer and at much the same price. Also, CW is more established. So nothing that really stands out for me.
I also have a Sealander 39 and would love the 36, but was not available when I bought mine. The Sealander, for me, just seems to outshine this Ocean To Orbit in all respects. Quality of finish, nicer case back, better WR etc. These guys would need to up their game, if they want to be serious contender. Just my thoughts and in the end it is personal choice. Have a great day.
@@jamesgreig8796 I will make a call on that when I have my Sealander 39mm next to my Lhotse. It seems like they are still making improvements to the bracelet and clasp prior to shipping. The CW lightcatcher case is certainly hard to beat!
I like the brand name. I mean, why not? There's already watch brands out there that are 3 words long. It's just that we're used to those other two words being "and Co." My problem is more with the watch itself. The lug to lug is just a tad too long. And the bracelet does nothing to compliment the watch. It's just meh. That's a shame. I prefer watch designs that take a more holistic perspective and consider the bracelet as equally important as the watch. It doesn't have to be an integrated bracelet (prefer it not to be), but that the bracelet is considered to be the watches "clothes" or suit so to speak. This watches "suit" says Mens Warehouse.
I'm only here for the watch porn as I am not on the lookout for another watch. This does seem to be an attractive watch. Love the blue dial and nice proportions of script. The price seems to be on the mark. Oh, and the jazz incidental music, of course. "Nice!"
As one of the founders I would like to understand why it is atrocious? It would be good if you could explain since it is simply words that describe the why of the brand “built for use from ocean to orbit”
I may not use that word atrocious, but tend more to agree with them As in when you see the dial and the name doesnt make you feel right about it. It does look and for me feel weird. Since your the founder i would suggest take cristopher ward as an example. They had similar issues with their branding and they changed the logo and positionof the name compared to their earlier pieces and that has definitely helped them in the positive side. If they released todays collection with their old branding it wouldn't be doing so well as today.@DavidDewitt-hc7cs
@@DavidDewitt-hc7cs The name suggests a lot for a three handed watch with no distinguishing features that enable it to go from 'Ocean to orbit' (aside from the name saying it). Piggy backing off the Rolex Explorers marketing, basically using the same messaging, makes this feel even less interesting.
@@DavidDewitt-hc7cs Yes. You gave her a watch to wear while climbing Lhotse. If you didn't give it to her, she wouldn't have chosen your watch, which goes to my point.
I love the watch, but I hate the name LHOTSE and that it is so prominent on the dial. Not sexy at all. Imagine when someone asks you what model that is and you respond LHOTSE and they say LOHTSE WHAT? Or they could have left the name off the dial and put LHOTSE somewhere on the case back. But they could have called it Mountaineer or so. 😉
"Lhotse" (pronounced "Lot-say") is a highly respected mount in the Himalayas and the world's 4th highest peak. I think it's a fine name for a watch model. The size of the text of "LHOTSE" visually balances the weight of the logo and brand and the words "AUTOMATIC" above the pinion.
@@thegorn This is clear, but if you ask 100 people, I bet less than 5 would even know this. Look at how Rolex names its watches. Can you imagine a Submariner or an Explorer named LHOTSE? I am sorry, but I can't. It is just not a great name for a watch. It is like the fourth man on the Moon. It doesn't really matter.
Stop the lie aboute sir Hillary wearing a rolex on mount everrest. Hillary wore a smith watch ffs. The showen watch looks more like a oyster perpeptual than an explore
Everyone has different tastes, or we would all be wearing the same watch. This watch hits all the marks for me, great size, very well-balanced dial (not a fan of dates) and is a perfect mix of sport/tool watch.
I'm ok with the name and it is growing on me. C Ward sucks as I always think of hospitals, or some bloke called Christopher.
Looking forward to getting the Lhotse on the wrist.
I'll never tire of the musical intro.
yes, very reminiscence to the style of the great 30s European jazz guitarist "Djanjo" Jean Reinhardt. i love Caseback Watches rendition as well, sort of sets him apart from the other watch enthusiasts。
ps: deeper blue ie deep navy blue approaching black, for me. also 35mm and can't get over not having the ubiquitous 369 dial.
„Django“ 😉
The rocket ship hands are cool, nice watch I think.
Thank you Tim for providing the information up front which of your reviews are not sponsored. I wish more reviewers would do that. And thanks for your frank reviews, whether sponsored or not.
Not a single one of my reviews is sponsored. I just started to add that to the thumbnail
I really like this watch and I quite like the Ocean to Orbit name. It says a lot, literally but also of their intentions. I do hope they do a "Space-Dweller" version of it, like the VERY rare and VERY obscure Rolex 1016 Explorer.
That's a nice looking watch Tim.
Thanks Tim for another great update! 🏆😎
Thanks for watching.
The design of this watch I find very cohesive. These guys definitely know beautiful aesthetics. I especially like the blue one with the red tip on the seconds hand.
Explorer always has been available in 36mm. Which is actually the _maximum_ I can pull off. As someone who personally prefers 34/35mm cases and 40 to 42mm lug-to-lug, it always annoys me a little when channels talk about Rolex alternatives that are always bigger than the original.
The polished bezel with brushed flat top gives me the warm n fuzzies. ❤
Love this channel, great review!
Thank you
Very balanced design. Several things on the dial but nothing feels too busy. Lug-to-lug is a bit too long but overall all goes well.
I like the design, especially the dial and hands.
Thanks Tim, very smart looking watch. If only a 6 o'clock date. Then, for me, that would be perfect.
I just got a deal on a Hamilton Jazzmaster 34mm - on my 6..75 inch wears great & good specs.
There are hardly any reviews on it so took a chance but I recommend it.
Very nice looking watch impressed 👍😁.
Fine review as always. I’m in Texas. I just read a reply you made to an illiterate troll regarding grammar & syntax. lol ol l A German speaker has to correct a native English speaker. Well done Tim!
lovely watch, exactly my taste. Unfortunately bracelet (and (even more so) the clasp are not up to the same level as the watch head. Thanks tim.
They said in another comment that the bracelet is being updated to a milled clasp. I expect the links on the production model to have tighter tolerances than the pre-production one shown here.
Another watch I was looking at and am disappointed hearing the bracelet is subpar. Which brands do feel has great bracelets?
I’m not a fan of the brand name, but it’s a nice looking watch and the drilled lug holes are a nice touch
Nice looking watch 👍👍👍
Im sure within the month we will see them change the name to just an applied symbol very reminiscent of aqua terra
Cost-cutting is definitely evident on the bracelet. At this point, no microbrand should be offering anything but on-the-fly adjustment clasps.
Just wanted to let you know that we are working on updating the bracelet and the clasp will be a milled version that is quite compact. We will also be offering an on-the-fly adjustment when it is ready for production, but this will come a little later.
So close yet so far away. I checked out their website and the green dial looks gorgeous! But this watch needs a date at 6 and a rebrand as the brand name and font are awful.
That brand name is absolutely brutal and should go into hiding😂
They need to change their logo immediately to O2O the full names sucks on the dial. Getting this part wrong is a serious failure. It took Christopher Ward 20 years to correct this mistake.
I prefer "Ocean to Orbit" to "Christopher Ward" though.
@@thegorn yip, but still sucks
If this is a tool watch, then it would look better on a NATO strap, but what makes it stand out from the rest?
You can buy it on a NATO, or put on an aftermarket NATO since it's 20mm lug width.
It doesn't stand out which can be good but here it's bad.
I would say it's boring more than anything.
Who cares about it being Swiss made or that it's been taken on a hiking expedition, it's still a boring looking watch.
Nice watch, but I think the CW sea lander in both 36 and 39mm (150metres WR) has more to offer and at much the same price. Also, CW is more established. So nothing that really stands out for me.
I have Sealander 39mm, and am getting this too :)
I also have a Sealander 39 and would love the 36, but was not available when I bought mine. The Sealander, for me, just seems to outshine this Ocean To Orbit in all respects. Quality of finish, nicer case back, better WR etc. These guys would need to up their game, if they want to be serious contender. Just my thoughts and in the end it is personal choice. Have a great day.
@@jamesgreig8796 I will make a call on that when I have my Sealander 39mm next to my Lhotse. It seems like they are still making improvements to the bracelet and clasp prior to shipping. The CW lightcatcher case is certainly hard to beat!
Unusual brand name, but I can get used to it.
Looks too small imo but looks an ok watch nothing that makes me want to grab my wallet and buy one though..great review
I like the brand name. I mean, why not? There's already watch brands out there that are 3 words long. It's just that we're used to those other two words being "and Co."
My problem is more with the watch itself. The lug to lug is just a tad too long. And the bracelet does nothing to compliment the watch. It's just meh. That's a shame. I prefer watch designs that take a more holistic perspective and consider the bracelet as equally important as the watch. It doesn't have to be an integrated bracelet (prefer it not to be), but that the bracelet is considered to be the watches "clothes" or suit so to speak. This watches "suit" says Mens Warehouse.
I'm only here for the watch porn as I am not on the lookout for another watch. This does seem to be an attractive watch. Love the blue dial and nice proportions of script. The price seems to be on the mark. Oh, and the jazz incidental music, of course. "Nice!"
Decent looking watch, but man what an atrocious brand name.
As one of the founders I would like to understand why it is atrocious?
It would be good if you could explain since it is simply words that describe the why of the brand “built for use from ocean to orbit”
I may not use that word atrocious, but tend more to agree with them
As in when you see the dial and the name doesnt make you feel right about it. It does look and for me feel weird.
Since your the founder i would suggest take cristopher ward as an example. They had similar issues with their branding and they changed the logo and positionof the name compared to their earlier pieces and that has definitely helped them in the positive side.
If they released todays collection with their old branding it wouldn't be doing so well as today.@DavidDewitt-hc7cs
@@DavidDewitt-hc7cs The name suggests a lot for a three handed watch with no distinguishing features that enable it to go from 'Ocean to orbit' (aside from the name saying it).
Piggy backing off the Rolex Explorers marketing, basically using the same messaging, makes this feel even less interesting.
@@timemasterhms Thank you for the feedback, did you happen to read Purnima's interview on our website?
@@DavidDewitt-hc7cs Yes. You gave her a watch to wear while climbing Lhotse.
If you didn't give it to her, she wouldn't have chosen your watch, which goes to my point.
Doesn't really stand out as special to me
I love the watch, but I hate the name LHOTSE and that it is so prominent on the dial. Not sexy at all. Imagine when someone asks you what model that is and you respond LHOTSE and they say LOHTSE WHAT? Or they could have left the name off the dial and put LHOTSE somewhere on the case back. But they could have called it Mountaineer or so. 😉
"Lhotse" (pronounced "Lot-say") is a highly respected mount in the Himalayas and the world's 4th highest peak. I think it's a fine name for a watch model. The size of the text of "LHOTSE" visually balances the weight of the logo and brand and the words "AUTOMATIC" above the pinion.
@@thegorn This is clear, but if you ask 100 people, I bet less than 5 would even know this. Look at how Rolex names its watches. Can you imagine a Submariner or an Explorer named LHOTSE? I am sorry, but I can't. It is just not a great name for a watch. It is like the fourth man on the Moon. It doesn't really matter.
Stop the lie aboute sir Hillary wearing a rolex on mount everrest. Hillary wore a smith watch ffs. The showen watch looks more like a oyster perpeptual than an explore
Put a bit more effort in your spelling and grammar please. I agree with your comment on Hillary wearing a Smiths watch though.
Hahaha
"Ocean to Orbit"? Nooooooooooo ...
I don't care that this is Swiss made or that it looks like a Rolex Explorer.
It's a totally forgettable watch, plain boring.
I’d rather get an Erebus Ascent for half the price and comparable quality
Jody, is that you?
@@thegorn no, I’m just someone knows a lot about, and owns a lot of watches..
@@cosmodoc The Erebus Ass-scent
Boy, that's boring.