AquaTrident Helmsman Bronze - Full Review - My new favourite bronze watch

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
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  • @cutlass23
    @cutlass23 12 днів тому +2

    I love how you've waited for the bronze to patina a little before you do the review. I do love a bronze watch but feel like most of the reviews you see are straight out of the box while it's still all shiny and gold.
    It's much easier to get an idea of how the watch will look most of the time this way so thank you James!

    • @WATCHingJames
      @WATCHingJames  12 днів тому +1

      I’ve been wearing this one a lot. It’s reached my favorite level of patina.

  • @WATCHingJames
    @WATCHingJames  14 днів тому +2

    It has been great to have such a good Bronze watch back in my collection

  • @libor4128
    @libor4128 13 днів тому +1

    Great video showcasing an interesting watch. I appreciate many of the design elements and it’s nice to see a dial without unnecessary text. As regards the bezel, I find it rather loud.

  • @DBerwick
    @DBerwick 13 днів тому +3

    It's an ichthyosaur. A marine reptile that lived during the Mesozoic Era.

    • @cutlass23
      @cutlass23 12 днів тому +1

      You are doing God's work my friend. Thank you.

    • @WATCHingJames
      @WATCHingJames  12 днів тому +1

      Thank you.

  • @HoracioBianchi-v7y
    @HoracioBianchi-v7y 12 днів тому +1

    I keep viewing this watch on multiple videos, it looks solid. Great video review.

  • @dandanplaneman
    @dandanplaneman 14 днів тому +2

    If we’re talking about bronze watches. I got the Signum Cuda Bronze Cathedral in blue last month. It is one of the prettiest watches I’ve seen, with the dial looking like stained glass. And I particularly love the blue mother of pearl bezel, super mesmerizing.
    This auqatrident watch has a very neat bezel too of course.

  • @mrees5170
    @mrees5170 14 днів тому +1

    Just received the horizon in blue from them. Quite a beautiful watch. A unique dial with full lume. Such a neat, different look.

  • @RogerBaker-b2u
    @RogerBaker-b2u 14 днів тому +1

    I've never been really that big on bronze watches but these are really nice! Buckle is a little large on that rubber strap but overall well done. Love the black and blue dials!

    • @WATCHingJames
      @WATCHingJames  13 днів тому +1

      It’s my favorite bronze I’ve experienced so far.

  • @vincentrobinet2713
    @vincentrobinet2713 14 днів тому +3

    The creature appears to be an Ichthyosaur, early Triacic-Late Cretacceous .

  • @Spectrecontrol
    @Spectrecontrol 14 днів тому +1

    Love all things bronze. The bezel on this one is really interesting, won't be surprised to see a few others coming out like this

  • @adk7962
    @adk7962 13 днів тому +1

    That’s super cool. The bezel is next level. I’m not adding any dive watches to my collection this year though. (IX&DAO released a mini turtle that may test that though😅.) Thanks!

    • @WATCHingJames
      @WATCHingJames  12 днів тому +2

      I have my eye on that one too. Thanks for WATCHing

  • @asiantimepieces
    @asiantimepieces 14 днів тому +1

    You may like it more or less but the design has personality and looks like a solid watch. I like the buckle design as well 👌🏼👌🏼

    • @WATCHingJames
      @WATCHingJames  12 днів тому +2

      It’s very cool. I’ve been enjoying having it in the collection

  • @Stricko72
    @Stricko72 12 днів тому +1

    Great looking watch, love bronze if there was room in the box this would be in it. Like you really like the bezel, but vintagey with the numbers. Oh and the dinosaur on the rotor is definitely a mosasaur, ichthysosaurs look like dolphins. Cheers James.

    • @WATCHingJames
      @WATCHingJames  12 днів тому +2

      This is one that has really taken my wrist time.

  • @christianmiranda8571
    @christianmiranda8571 5 днів тому +1

    Beautiful watch!!

  • @watchsixto
    @watchsixto 14 днів тому +1

    That is a stunning bronze watch

  • @LTBallurio
    @LTBallurio 14 днів тому +1

    Looks beautiful!

  • @jvduckmanton7162
    @jvduckmanton7162 11 днів тому +1

    Great looking watch.

  • @thesolver1970
    @thesolver1970 14 днів тому +1

    now this is a nice watch - I've been eyeing off the green one for a bit now! it'll contrast with my red, bronze Aquatico big pilot style. That rubber band and buckle are just great and really suit the design language used on the bezel. Guess no Samsung S25 Ultra for me this year...
    edit: its currently AUD $368 on aliexpress. Maybe they reduce the packaging because that's a big price difference. Which means I'm going to get it.. ahhh ha ha

    • @WATCHingJames
      @WATCHingJames  13 днів тому +1

      Wow. Brilliant.

    • @thesolver1970
      @thesolver1970 13 днів тому +1

      @@WATCHingJames yeah just bought the green one, with some discounts AUD$389 delivered, thats pretty much $200 off their store site (inc shipping). So thanks for reminding me about this watch!!

    • @thesolver1970
      @thesolver1970 5 днів тому

      just received the green one - I know why its cheap on Aliexpress! It doesn't come with the silicone band ($74 US extra) and this is obviously a QC reject, the brushing is substandard - it has crosshatched brushing on one side, near one lug. Also the bezel has way too much back and forwards play. If this was Pagani, I'd be sending it back, but because its bronze I'm going to keep it and let it patina up. Leather band is great though. Anyway buyer beware.

  • @HoracioBianchi-v7y
    @HoracioBianchi-v7y 12 днів тому +1

    I wouldn't consider a bronze watch, but this model looks stunning

    • @WATCHingJames
      @WATCHingJames  12 днів тому +1

      I’ve really enjoyed this one. Has been getting a lot more wrist time than I would have expected

  • @aSlimtube
    @aSlimtube 9 днів тому +1

    This is a beautiful watch. Wish it was around 40mm

    • @WATCHingJames
      @WATCHingJames  8 днів тому +2

      I was thinking 41. Thanks for WATCHing

  • @davemoth52
    @davemoth52 13 днів тому +1

    I like a large dive style watch, and have a bronze watch, but this isn’t for me. The bezel is too busy, the buckle is a bit over the top and the sea creature on the watch rotor seems a bit “cartoonish” and doesn’t really add anything, but at least that’s hidden for 99% of the time.
    I’d be interested in a toned down version without the above features, so I’ll keep an eye out to see what they bring out in the future, or perhaps look a bit closer at one of the bronze Jaws watches instead.

  • @scatterbrain9490
    @scatterbrain9490 13 днів тому +1

    I love it

  • @gregtolley3455
    @gregtolley3455 14 днів тому +1

    Nice, til I see it's nh35 and hear the loser music from the price is right lol. Same money I can pick up a gray market bronze glycine with a swiss high beat. Just doesn't make sense to go this way.

  • @ZzackOblong
    @ZzackOblong 11 днів тому +1

    What an overpriced AliExpress brand. My bronze Zelos Hammerhead was cheaper than this. And i definitely know which is the better brand and watch... And WTF does it need a helium valve when it's 200m claimed water resistance?
    PS, thanks for watching...

    • @WATCHingJames
      @WATCHingJames  11 днів тому +2

      Hahahaha. Two very good points.
      Thanks for WATCHing