I'm very passionate about mechanical watches. In an age of disposable consumer goods and technology that quickly becomes obsolete, there's something about the watchmaker's craft that speaks to me. I'm intrigued by the design facet of wristwatches, as well as the engineering that goes into these amazing little machines we wear on our wrist.
This channel is dedicated to reviewing automatic and mechanical watches with an emphasis on microbrands. Please let me know if you have a product you'd like me to review or if you're a fellow RU-vidr and you'd like to collaborate on something.
Thanks for the laugh and possibly constructive criticism. Can we agree it’s better to waffle on for 16 minutes than post a tiresome 45 minute review for Uncle Seiko’s Tire Tread strap?
I bought one about two years ago. Following the initial proper short wind, after three days, the watch ran 3- 4 minutes fast per day, and then just stopped altogether on the fourth day. This sequence was repeated several times after wearing the watch continuously. I hesitate sending it back to China for service. It either has an ET/24 movement or a Selita. Gnomen is vague about that. For now it just sits on my desk in it's white box and I frown at it once in a while.
Fry me for fish! I couldn't wind it myself due to a stroke. My aid had been winding it in the "ghost" date position. Just turning the date wheel over and over again. Now that it IS being wound properly. it keeps fantastic time. Glad I kept trying..lol.
If you still have the watch, it’s worth testing it to see if it has been magnetised. A few years ago I had an automatic watch that suddenly started gaining a few minutes a day so I bought a cheap demagnetiser and that solved the problem.
That’s definitely true. There’s an argument that homage watches are cheaper because the manufacturer doesn’t have to put as much money in R&D and presumably advertising. It’s been almost two years since I made this video. I still have it and this is a favorite. The only thing I’m not a fan of is the faux patina. The bracelet is incredible for the price point. I love it. Thanks for watching!
I have an Ocean one 38mm blue/black, and i love it, Steinhart really is awesome value for money. With regards to homages, mine has a bezel like the rolex batman, but its mostly different. The rolex though is 29x the price...... I can't afford that and i wouldn't wear it. I prefer my Steinhart every time.
Thanks for the video! These bracelets are a pain but I do agree that this is the best method. I just resized my Heimdallr 62mas homage but my only issue was the cheap pusher pin tools that I had on hand. I broke about 3-4 of them after the pinheads would snap off and get stuck in the links. Do you know of any solid quality pushers that won't break? I swear I've been through dozens of them over the years and all I want is a decently made tool. Thanks again!
If you’re not a fan of the waffle, check out the GL831. That strap is the same price and is way better than any Chinese strap you’ll find. It’s worth every penny!
You know most are made in China? Strapcode are so is Uncle Seikos and a bazillion other brands like Zelos, Spinnaker watches, and Phoibos watches and many others. I bought their Razorwire bracelet and its F n awesome!
@@Sunby59 No, it’s stiffer. The GL831 is the best strap from Uncle Seiko in my experience. I would love a waffle strap with the same material as his GL831 while keeping the same dimensions of his waffle.
@@justintonation9726 Thanks for your response. I do own GL831 and it’s so comfortable. I wanted to try Waffle for its retro looks, but wanted to see if they are comfortable as GL831.
I own both the Steinhart OVM and the San Martin 62mas - I would agree that they are pretty equal in terms of build quality. I would not agree that the movement used in the Steinhart is better. The NH35 movement in my “62mas” actually outperforms my Steinhart.
Hi, im organising watch review tour. Currently will be 3 watch each to US and UK. Would you be interested? Same time there is a group chat in instagram with some reviewers to share info. instagram.com/p/CGyRExin6Gz/?igshid=1sc3tky7a66ae
54watch does come with a bracelet. And it does look alright in the pictures i think. I'm seriously considering getting one to see what's it like in person, but it's just that tiny bit more expensive though. But I like that size so much better... we will see, i might get that or this one, I'll let my instincts dictate me which one to buy :D
Lol i like how your cat coming again at the end 🤣 let her sit there bro i love cats haha, great review and definitely great watch for the price its unbeatable.
The part on the underside of the end links is only a lip to lock it against the case and minimize movement of the end links. I habe several solid end link bracelets for various watches, and most of them have a similar lip. It isn't a flaw, it's a feature
It’s going for a particular vintage aesthetic. I bought a few competing waffle straps and the Uncle Seiko is my favorite. I’ve grown to like this even more, but he knocks it out of the park with his GL831. That’s my favorite rubber strap that I’ve tried.
Glad you like it! I like mine as well. It does feel really heavy compared to my SKX with an Uncle Seiko Z199 bracelet or my 6309 on the Uncle Seiko Razorwire. I still love it though, it’s an awesome versatile watch.
@@TimelineWatchReview I don't feel the weight at all... almost forget its on my wrist. However I don't have it on the metal bracelet. If weight is an issue you could always change the strap. The case weight of these is only around 77 grams!
I might have misspoke in my review saying this comes with an aluminum bezel insert. It comes with a ceramic insert and it’s available with a rubber strap or bracelet. I hope you like the watch!
