Dude, watch nerd and genius savant behind @theteachers1 and @onechimpandfriends. Inspired by the pandemic lockdowns of 2020, I decided to start making unboxing videos, since I also restarted my watch collecting hobby.
No problems, so far. When I am not wearing the watch, it sets in a box. When I take it out to wear, I have to set the watch, wind it and go. It is said that it is not ideal to let automatic watches go for long periods unwound, but that isn't really true. The logic behind that advice is based upon the idea that the lubricants can migrate away from the points of contact that they are meant to protect from friction, due to gravity. Prolonged periods of non-use might also cause damage to the gears if the viscosity of the oil were to increase and the watch were wound up for use. But that is outdated advice since the lubricants used have exceptionally low viscosity. It's like when you start your combustion engine automobile after hours or days of non-use. The oil has migrated off of the parts in the engine and returned to the oil pan. When the engine is turned over and started, it is best to let the oil recirculate through the engine before setting off down the road at breakneck speed to avoid damage from the heat of intense friction of the moving parts before the oil has had the chance to re-coat those parts. Think about it. Many watches sit in inventory at the factories unwound, for periods exceeding months at a time. The tolerances of these movements are much improved since the time that advice first circulated. The less that a watch is wound and worn means less wear and tear of the movement. This is a good thing. With regard to the reliability of this movement, it is probable that there are hits and misses. This is true for Pearl(e) movements, used in other PD models, for example. It is possible that the main spring fails inside the barrel, not necessarily due to a break, but slippage inside the barrel. The hairspring of the regulator can sometimes get hung up from a sudden shock. Anything that can go wrong, will with a mechanical movement - regardless of manufacture. The great thing is, all of them can generally be serviced quite easily by qualified professionals and even hobbyists, alike.
just ordered 2 of these from aliexp for me and my wife. hope aliexp accredited couriers doesnt mess up with the wrong address. cause some of them did already misdelivered. they said someone signed it but couldnt really tell who, how or where they delivered it. either neighbor stole it or wasnt honest to give it to me.😂😂😂
To be clear, this isn't an everyday watch. Light use favours its appearance. The only bits that looked cheap to me were the strap that originally came with it (shown here, but quickly replaced) and the glass indices on the dial. The bezel crystals look great and the gem-setting and colour are way beyond my expectation. The treatment on the case would seem to be DLC, rather than PVD. I say that because it is a thicker glaze than PVD. That also punches way above the price. The mechanical movement has enough robustness that it hasn't missed a beat when shocked. I bought this as a whimsical edition to my collection and I am not hesitant to strap it on when the occasion arises.
This was filmed using the camera on my MacBook. in 720p. For a clearer 1080p view of this watch, I invite you to view my video where I review three of my CDs entitled: Pagani Design pt II.
That is down to the fact that different prices on AE are actually being offered for sale from different stores. Each one of those acquired their inventory for different wholesale prices and have their own margins. It can also be that the stores are selling different versions of the watch. I bought this directly from the Steeldive website.
After a couple of occasions using the leather strap, I switched over to my rubber strap, despite its damage. I have worn it that way ever since.. Boderry changes up the packaging and content inside, so who knows about your extra strap.
According to Google, they ended the paywall experiment with 4K after so many consumers expressed their outrage. I am still unlikely to film in 4K due to the file size for uploads, but also because so many creators have commented about videos never actually completing the upload. I am able, but I remain unlikely due to file size. Of course, shorter videos are a good candidate for this resolution, so I may experiment.
The sea turtle is awesome I bought the blue sea turtle. But I'm going to give it to my son-in-law for Father's Day it's an excellent timepiece. I'm going to have to buy myself one as well.
I really love the evil line I have about four or five of them. It's funny you were mentioning the loom being lights I have some friends that have removed the Loom from that particular bezel. It's from what I see actually inlaid.
In each of these watches unboxing videos, I do try them on, so I invite you to view those. I believe it slipped my mind since I was focused on providing all the details and doing it all in one take, whilst also keeping the video length to a minimum. So yeah, the most obvious bit was overlooked. 😆
I have the vs75a with the meteorite dail and i love it but i do say its kind of small so now i want the vs75b its perfect just wish it had the meteorite dail dont really the other dials
I rarely wear this watch. It is a nice looking watch, to be fair and is built well enough. But, it does not compare to the Steeldive SD1974. The bracelet of this Pagani is too light, compared to the Steeldive. In fact, I removed the bracelet shortly after this video and I have not used it since. The centre links of it are high polished, so I am preserving it from scratches by using a nato strap instead. The lume of the SD1974 is fantastic - Pagani does not compare.
@@ante4331 I own two. The other, which can be found on my channel is the SD1992. It is a great build, with a reliable movement. The finishing is super. The only let down is the lume. Steeldive has a reputation for the amount of lume on their watches, but this model does not hold up. It is a nice blue colour, to be sure, but it is neither as bright as I would have liked, nor does it have the staying power as my SD1974 does. Ultimately, Steeldive is worth the price, providing it is under $200. There are a few that are more expensive than that and I am not certain that they perform as advertised (e.g. extreme water resistance) at the higher price.
It has a PVD coating. It looks as new today as when I unboxed it. It is a beautiful watch and the three-coloured lume is outstanding. Since it is but one watch in my rotation, it has maintained its condition. This is one of the benefits of having a watch addiction, when you have so many, you can prolong the newness of each one. Considering the low price point of most of my watches, I am able to enjoy the thrill of adding another, while appreciating their appearance ,not only because of the quality of materials used, but also because they are gently worn.
Yes. These unboxing videos were filmed with my Macbook and as a result, the light eminating from the screen hindered seeing the lume. Since then, I have been using a camera and I take lume video in a dark room. A future video reviewing this watchis forthcoming and in that video a proper lume shot will be captured.
I never wear it. It was meant to be my 'beater' but instead, it sits in my watch case with the crown pulled out so the battery isn't used. Despite not wearing it, I still observe oxidation on the rubber strap that results in a different texture and feel. According to Luminox, the straps are only good for about 18 months and I think I have had the watch for nearly three years at this point. This watch was meant to tick the box for case material and tritium gas lume, so in those respects, I got what I paid. I thought of wearing it today as I prepared for my day. But, as is always the case, I find a different black watch to wear, so it continues to languish in the dark case.
I ordered mine directly from the Pagani Official Store. I am hoping I have the correct Sapphire glass on mine. I get it in a few days. Side note, what watch are you wearing in this video?
Sadly, I believe all of the box top crystals have been sold and the latest version (which is what is in this video) features only a domed crystal. But, who knows, maybe they switched back. The watch on my wrist is Pagani Design PD-1644 with meteorite dial.
almost all unhackable auto movements can do "reverse hack"....when not fully wound up...i.e. dont wind too much first... then do the reverse hack if we really wan to get the second hands as much closest to the actual digital clock / watch reference time.
I bought one of these recently and the crown pulled out of it. So they sent me a second one and it also has a defective crown. Now they're suggesting I don't know how to operate an auto watch. I do. Now I have 2 pieces of junk in my drawer and I'm out CAD $240.
That sucks. However, they can be serviced. Despite my misgivings about that particular Miyota calibre, it is fully serviceable. If they sent you another watch without requiring the first one to be returned, under warranty, that probably means they wouldn't honour a warranty of the replacement - or a refund. I would get them serviced and sell them off.
Thanks for the great comparison of these two awesome watches. Your previous video showing the Seestern 300T MOP dial version convinced me to buy one for myself and I have been blown away by the quality of the Seestern watches and the value that they offer. I have since added several more 300T watches in other colours and also purchased a few of the Seestern 600T versions as well. The vibrant colours of these watches may not be to everyone's tastes, but I love them - it's like they each have their own personality and suit a different mood. I totally agree that the Chinese watchmaking industry has come on in huge leaps and bounds in the last 5 or so years, and the Swiss need to look out. In many respects, I believe that Seestern have already surpassed the quality of some of the Swiss brands they are homaging. I am continually watching and reading people complain about the lacklustre DOXA lume, poor bracelet design and general quality issues. The Watch Geek channel even got rid of his DOXA because of the QC problems and fitment issues he experienced and told DOXA that the Seestern is the watch they *should* be making. It must be frustrating for you to have to deal with the government limitations imposed on imports, but it looks like you have a nice watch collection already. I have just subbed and I look forward to being able to watch more of your vids - keep up the great content. Thanks man!
It looks as new as the day I unboxed it, eight months ago. I have only worn the gold panda perhaps six times, though. I am still discovering how well the gold finishing holds up myself. That was the main question that I had before I bought the watch. If anything happens to the finishing, I shall do a video to discuss it. I think that a watch like this cannot be worn daily, or it will begin to show it. This must be part of a larger collection that sees infrequent use in order to prolong its beauty. Having said that, Peter's version (the green dial, on the left in the thumb) has been worn a lot more. I hope to learn how the gold finishing holds up on his model sooner than my own.
HI friend! Buy the same watch and the larger second hand does not move as do 2 of the smaller indicators (left and right). The hours show normally as do the date and seconds of the smaller dial. Do you know what it could be? thanks
The large second hand is for the chronograph only. It only works when you are using the chronograph function. The sub dial at the 6 o'clock position tracks the seconds of timekeeping. The 9 o'clock sub dial is tracking the minutes that have elapsed since starting the chronograph. The 3 o'clock sub is tracking the hours of the day. It is a 24-hour clock and moves only once every hour.
Nice watch. I have on in my Aliexpress basket. Shame about your GA2100, I get ya about the strap though, I don't think I've heard anyone mention it but it's a real dissapointment. However, Ali sell one like the one on the GM which is a little bit longer, a little bit wider (at the tail) and a little bit softer which turns it into a much more comfortable watch and makes it feel a little bit more premium. I also stretch an o-ring on the buckle side and after i've fastened it up, I slip it underneath the tail to stop the keeper from moving and prevent the tail from coming out of the keeper. Now I've done that it's become a really practical everyday watch which I wear all the time.
When I referenced the bracelet on my GM-2100, I meant that the SKX bracelet was tight. I removed the generic strap as soon as the mod kit arrived, a week after the watch did. The CasiOak bracelet has a butterfly clasp and no way to micro adjust. Since then, I have purchased SKX's FKM rubber strap to but on, instead of the bracelet. That strap that comes with G-Shock is cheap and unacceptable for the case that houses the module. It's a joke, along with the unsigned buckle. Embarrassing, really. Recently, the Aragon Caprice chronograph arrived with a strap too small for my wrist. I removed it in favour of a nato strap. It's disappointing because my wrist is 7.5 inches - it's not gargantuan. Yet, Aragon makes watches for big guys. The first Aragon I bought came with an extra free larger south side strap and that was perfect. Sadly, the Caprice price on sale prevents that same generosity.
@@bidipbo Fair enough. I've heard about the mod kit bracelets and decided to avoid them. I went for the GM2100 style bracelet I found Ali-ex Gshock GM model style metal bracelets will fit a gorilla. I've tried cheap ones (£15) and expensive ones (£40+) and they are both the same in terms of size. The only difference between the two that I have tried is that the expensive ones have been finished better and have a milled clasp. Both have solid end links and spring bar type construction and with a little bit of time with some emery cloth and scotch bright on the ends of the links, the cheap ones can be made to look like the expensive ones (with the exception of the clasp).
I always give myself the rationale that a quartz chronograph is an acceptable acquiescence. Having just parted with an IWC Spitfire Doppelchronograph that always had issues and a ref. 116520 A-series Daytona I have been of the same mind about quartz. But, of all the watches I own, it is nice to open that case and pull out an option that doesn't need wound or set.
That time stops to save the battery and you can time two periods but it would be nice if you peeled off the sticker on the glass. I was looking at the green but I have so many already.
I can't un-see the film on the crystal, now. But I couldn't see it at all while unboxing and viewing from the camera's display. 🤬 Part of the problem is my stubbornness. I had Lasik 13 years ago and need corrective vision again, but...
Yes. As you see in real time, I spent more time showing it to the camera than examining it for the usual plastic bits. I clearly saw the case back disc, but not the other - until watching it back AFTER the upload.
