One Hit, One Miss! Escapement Time Double Unboxing 

One of the golden rules of longevity is to never board a plane where the pilot wears a watch designed for "300 meters water resistance".

We need a "best Ali Express bracelets and straps" video!

Don't understand why more quartz watches don't use this type of movement, it looks so good

Best watch reviewer; glad the channel’s back up!

I messaged Escapement time about the King Seiko homage a week or so ago and told me it will be back in stock in 'about August' 👍👍

I think a very slim diver with quality parts (metal movement spacer especially) and a Swiss fast-ticking quartz movement would sell pretty well, especially if it has a good brand name, proportions, build quality, and PRICE!

Wow. That dress watch is a straight up “budget” GS SBGW231. It’s a great watch to homage. The SBGW231 is absolutely stunning.

I also got that dresswatch and it simply redefines what you can expect for this kind of money. Rather than being an outright Grand Seiko homage it rather has some King Seiko design elements in it. It actually has a little bit of brushing along the inner edge of the lugs. Cracking watch that look fantastic on one either of these blue leather straps.

That's a shame. I've not heard anyone complain about the crown before and the one on mine that I bought nine months ago works beautifully. I suppose we all get the bodgy product sometime and it looks like you got a bad one. I got the Type B and I think it's a beautiful piece for the money.

I got the type A and I love it. The crown and mechanism work great - maybe we'll see with time. Also heard a lot of negative stuff about the strap - after switching with a black Maikes, I put the original back on and it feels and looks great imho

I purchased both the Type A and Type B with the PT-5000 movement. I haven't had any issues with the crown/winding. I didn't care much for the leather band it came with so I replaced these. I have been super impressed by both watches!

I have the non blued seconds hand quarts and absolutely LOVE IT! You've definitely given me some ideas for straps to pair with it. Thanks Jody, and as always, fantastic unboxing and review!!!

I have one of these Escapement Time Fliegers (Type A) like in this video, I love it! The crown and winding works perfectly fine. No complaints about the size / weight, wears comfortably for me (7.5").

Literally the only change I would make on the quartz is a domed crystal. I think that would round out that gorgeous, retro aesthetic

I got the exact same Flieger 3 days ago and I love it. No mechanical problems at all. Hated the strap though and replaced it with a Laco one (black with silver rivets). Looks like a pretty expensive watch now 😉

Just got my Flieger 3 days ago thanks to your "recommendation" works perfect and I absolutely love it. One of the best $105 spent. Thanks

Actually like how the second hand moves on the quartz

I got the "KS homage" in early summer and love it. Can't believe I've never heard of VH31 before. Seems like a brilliant quartz movement with that sweeping hand, an d makes me wonder why it seems so rarely used.

Love the strap 'fashion show' - great idea, and gives us some inspiration for different straps for these types of dials/hands. Would really like to see more of these in future if you can manage. Speaking as someone with a drawer full of bad strap choices for watches that looked good on a web page but not so much on the watch.... Also shame about the Flieger, hope you can find a 'goldilocks' example soon :-)

Glad you're back Champ. We're here for you!!!!! Go you good legend.

Shame about the Flieger. I have the very same one and it's damn near perfect. I think you got a sour copy unfortunately. The crown action on mine is flawless, I can wind the movement forever.

I got a type b Flieger from escapement time two months ago. I have a larger wrist so it wears perfectly (Flieger watches are historically big and thick watches, so it isn't an issue for me, it give it more authenticity). For my watch, the finishing isn't perfect, there are small irregularities on the brushing of the case, but still outstanding for the price. Maybe a small quality control issue here? But for the price, it's great. I didn't expect luxury quality control for less than 90 euros. I am very pleased with the watch, and I find the heated-blue hands beautiful (yes, even with the big counterbalance of the second hand). I found it wears amazing with a nato or parachute strap. I saw some people use a metal strap with this watch, and it looks really neat.

That quartz one actually looks pretty decent.

I got the type B and swapped the strap for a grey rubber Barton strap. It wears very nicely. The hands have more real estate that the type A. And the loom is fantastic. It has been a true smash hit for me!

I've got the Flieger "B" with the PT5000 in it. Works a treat and is running very accurately. It does sit a bit strange to begin with but I found that after a few weeks, the strap became a bit more compliant and it sits quite well now. I have the King Seiko homage too and have fallen in love with it despite being quartz. Four ticks isn't far behind a Vostok is it. I also have the Longines Conquest Heritage homage with the Miyota 9015 series movement. That is another nice little watch. Only a 38mm but wears like a 40mm. I see that this now comes with the PT5000. Overall, I think Escapement Time are producing some nice watches. They arrived with very good accuracy so I'm wondering whether they are regulated before being dispatched. Anyway, good to see the channel back Jody. I absolutely love the reviews. Stay safe.

I actually really, really like the quartz one. Very handsome, and they're not trying to do too much for the price. Nice one. I think the navy blue nubuck strap with the white stitching is perfect.

I purchased the Escapement Time Flieger Chronograph with the quartz Miyota 6S21 movement about year ago. It's a bit long with the lugs but I really like it. the blued hands really pop and the lume is incredible. I'm happy with my purchase.

The Escapement Time Quartz really is a stunning little strap monster. Such a wonderful and beautiful watch to have ready to go at a moments notice. I do suspect it will see a lot of wrist time.

Agree, a Flieger is a Flieger, is a Flieger. I own the type B, and it's incredible value for money. I do wish it was 40mm, but Fliegers are meant to be big. Shame about the QC issue, but I prefer more water resistance than less. Dress watches aren't my thing, but that looks pretty good, albeit the strap needs swapping. Either of the first two straps look the best

You're back! Glad you got it worked out! Yay!

I used to think I didn't like blue dials but after seeing a seiko srpd blue dial and blue bezel in a store, I fell in love with it. I am saving up to buy that watch now!

Great vid, Jody! Can't wait to get one of those GS homages. Looks like they're currently sold out, but hopefully they get more in soon.

I have the exact same flieger and put it on a black silicone strap. I don't hand wind so that does't bother me. It is one of my favorites as I like the simplicity of the design.

Welcome back Jody!!!! I have the type B dial flieger and I have absolutely no complaints about it. I also like the quartz especially with the first strap you saw us!!!!!

Great to have you back look forward to your videos every weekend and midweek keep up the great work

About a year ago I bought combination of those two watch. A flight style with VH31 movement. Perfect every day watch.

Both of those watches are on my list to buy changing them out every other day or switching the strap makes the watches look and feel so deferent, thank you Jodi for showing me this now I have a ton of straps and a ton of different options 👍👍👍

I might get shot down, but Fliegers like this do nothing for me, but on the positive a classy dress piece always gets two thumbs up 👍👍, nice to see more content from you after recent events.

A longer than usual comment. I understand that characteristics of traditional "Fliegers" are that they have larger crowns to facilitate their use by pilots wearing gloves. They traditionally have larger dials so the pilot can read them while keeping one extended hand on the joy stick. If you check out the original Luftwaffe Fliegers, they are really big watches. Straps were also extended, to allow them to be worn over flight suits...rather like moon watches! There is some confusion over the dial types, with type 'B' being issued to the "Bombadier" or "Bomb Aimer", whose job was to make sure the bombs hit the target. Approaching the target, the bomb aimer took command of the aircraft and issued commands/directions to the pilot, whose job was now to fly the aircraft straight and level , to allow the bomb aimer to acquire the target. Time over target was kept to an absolute minimum, as flying straight and level made you a sitting duck for enemy fighters or flak. As time over target was a matter of minutes, bomb aimer's watches are marked in minutes. Bombs dropped, the pilot took back command and headed back to base... a flight that would take hours, hence the dial marked in hours. I think that modern sensitivities have led to the 'B' being called the 'Navigator', to avoid its grim purpose !

I received my Escapement Time Type B Flieger with the PT5000 movement. I am very pleased with it. Timegrapher measures +2sec so it is very accurate as a ETA2824-2 clone. Also, I am able to wind it no problem. Looking forward to the next Aliexpress sale.

The type B flieger I have is Awesome from Escapement time, no problems hacking and hand winding, never missed a beat. And I also have the quartz too both great watches for the money.

Excellent review as always, Jody. Good to have you back online. May it last for decades to come.

The flieger-crown is obviously a QC-dud. I have the exact same watch (only with type-b dial) and there is no problem with the crown whatsoever. The hands are indeed blued, not "blue" but blued, at least according to other reviews here on the tube (one guy even took it to his local watch-shop, and they confirmed it was blued). The 300meters and the height lends the watch an elegant ruggedness. My wrist is just short of 7 inches, and I don't find the watch oversized whatsoever. My girlfriend (with even slimmer wrists) tried it, and when she wore it, it looked even more rugged-cool. I do not find that it wears "odd" in any way. In short: apart from the obvious QC-dud, I could hardly agree less with your review of the ET Flieger. I think it's an absolute stunner, and (as another reviewer put it) "tough little bugger" at the same time. A matter of taste obviously :)

My Typ B arrived 2 weeks ago, I am 100% satisfied, no latency, no problem with the winding position, no date (which is perfect since I cant see that for a while), however it is bigger than any of my 36-39 regular sized ones. First I thought it is too big, but hey this is a 'flieger' style watch, so it should be big. I used to it by now, love it!

Love the Gs Val model. My just came in the other day. Have it paired with the black cement perlon from WCWC. Wish GS would do the same with their quarts models and a higher end vk style caliber

My fleger was fine, just replaced the strap (8.25inwrist...) fits perfectly on me! Cheers

Yes, I have been eyeing these escapement time, not the flieger though, I already have a SanMartin and very happy with it, this version always seems strange to me. However this little quartz is really a great little dress watch, simple no date, cream dial, great hand, it is a stunner.

Thank God you're back!

If you have a look on the Baumuster B version you understand why the counterbalance of the second hand is that long: a marvelous detail of the "B"! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Hands are actually blued not just blue! I own the pt5000 type b flieger and it is almost perfect. Wears very well on my 7" wrist and I'm getting crazy accuracy from the pt5000. I really like the screwdown crown and wr capabilities, makes it a much better daily "beater". Less worried about knocking/snagging the unprotected crown.. Though 300m wr is a bit excessive, there's really no downside! The one I have is less than 12mm. thick.

I purchased the PT5000 movement type b flieger and it is an excellent watch for the case finish simple brushing but well executed and the movement is amazing I received the watch 5 weeks ago and I set against a reference time and it has deviated by under 2 seconds fast. Like most people I have a few higher end watches and this is running as well or even better than some, for the money it's an amazing deal basically a no-brainer if you are hesitating about buying one I can only say your money won't be wasted. All in all a great watch.

i got the dress watch a couple weeks ago. Spectacular for the money....that VH31 movement needs to show up in a lot more watches from a lot more brands.

Do like the GS homage and some great strap ideas. Still waiting for the straps video you promised a few months back for the edifice efv 100d.

I bought the Escapement time flieger about 9 month ago. I rarely wear it, it does wear comfortable.

Strangely enough, my Axios Ironclad has the same issues. It rather screws in, than manual wind. It was able to hand wind before, but it changed over time...

I had the same problem with my TC-9. The issue turned out to be the stem spring did not have enough oomph to pop out the crown properly. Needed a new stem and spring. It will be interesting to see the lume, otherwise I don't see the attraction of the flieger. It's too thick. Mesh on the Feiko is great, but have you got a cream leather strap somewhere? A little table with some cheese, a glass of sangria...

I hope you'll do a full review of both!

That Harris Tweed strap... attach to the Flieger and jettison off the harbour bridge.

I own both, the b type flieger and the King Seiko homage... Love them! Amazing value for the money. Note : I don't have the issue with the crown

Thanks again for reviewing, and being very descriptive, lots of affordable watches for normal folks. I now have 5 Pagani Design and 2 Steeldive watches because of your channel. These are nice, but not so much my cup of tea. (I have a 55mm Flieger and no need for more). I do agree we need a Ali-Express strap and bracelet finds video!

It's a shame about that flieger because it looked so good

I jumped on that Escapement Time quartz when you previewed it in your aliexpress sale video Jodi and I'm really glad I did. It looks like it is out of stock or possibly discontinued now.

I really like the quartz model, excellent choice!

The dress watch most closely resembles some of the King Seiko 56KS models and I'm pretty sure that was the inspiration. The Seiko VH31 movement interestingly enough isn't used on any Seiko watches even though it should be.

my type B has turned up and I cannot fault it beside the strap being a bit short. I wont be testing the 300m WR any time soon though.

I know this is a strange thing to thank you for...but, I appreciate where you place the adverts in your content, there almost always in a natural break in the video. Just saying it makes a difference...so thanks for the extra effort it takes to make the video flow well. Cheers!

glad u are reviewing these. iv been wondering about them

Check your box from Ali for the watch stem. I bought the components to assemble a watch (thanks to your video last month) and found the crown and stem included even though I didn’t order them

Great to cu back! May I ask how many watches you own at the moment after all those reviews? Greetings from Germany

Love this channel.. I'm your fan from Malaysia 😉

Thanks for the strap fashion show. I bought the quartz Escapement Time as well and have been wearing it several days a week since it arrived. Still have it on the stock strap as I have no other straps. Any recommendations for affordable reliable strap sellers online?

Hu Jody, great unboxing and I love the Quarts watch. I still would like a Flieger but will look else where for it.Kepp up the good work

My Escapement Time flieger has just arrived and I like it. I admit that was afraid of opening the box after watching this video. But it is actually fine. Nothing wrong with hand winding. Too much water resistance? Can there be too much of it? I can't even swim, but I do believe that such a high level means higher quality seals, tighter tolerances, stronger case construction, better engineering overall. And all of that is not bad. And this one feels totally solid. Unlike some other fliegers I had tried, that were chunky and unwieldy for nothing.

There ARE brushed surfaces on the quartz one, check the lugs :) Small detail but looks really nice.

It's unfortunate that you had an issue with the crown on the flieger Jody. The dress one is a strap monster, I have mine on distressed vintage leather strap at the moment. I absolutely love it. I've reviewed quite a few Escapement Times watches now, I think I was the first to review actually. In fact I've just got another one, that I'll be doing a video on soon which you might be interested in.

Interesting choice to use a movement that resembles an auto and then to print quartz on the dial?🤔

Hi Jody, nice to see you back to doing what you do best. I’ve got the one hit Escapement time watch great watch,put it on a beige leather strap to counter the cool dial, looks good however you have now got me thinking blue straps must give them a try.

I bought a blue leather strap for my blue Casio Duro. The blue person looks good on the dress watch, but the Harris tweed and brown leather don’t match it.

I’ve had pleasure of owning the type B flieger and no problem with the crown, actually its the plus part of the watch and love that onion crown feel and look too. Have not owned the type A, glade i made right decision 🙂

The quartz one reminds me of my GS SBGR061. Not bad at all for a $80 watch

I bought the quartz watch few month ago and I love it, great value for the money.

That blue perlon strap damn near made me want to open a new tab and buy both the ET & strap.

Excellent shipping packaging. Some are just placing the watch in a plastic bag and good luck it works. Not a leather fan, soaks up sweat and stinks later.

Keep up the good work don't let nothing bring you down in this world or nobody always be the voice that we need to be heard thank you

I got the B dial, it's amazing. No issues at all.

Tell you what, all the extra faff to unscrew a crown and then wind it, only to find it doesn’t quite wind properly without threading back in-that’s why I would shy away from screw down crowns unless it’s a real diver. I think I have that exact International Klein blue Eulit perlon strap on a Seiko SUR317P1 right now. Definitely doesn’t go with everything, but I like the effect, and even pair it sometimes on my Seagull 1963 to match the blue hands.

Picked up a Chameri GS which has the same movement, hands and also has AR coating and a screw-down crown for $59.00. The off-white dial sort of cream dial actually looks amazing at least from a distance. I'll probably put a perlon strap on my Chameri GS. As far as the Escapement watch IMO if the watch had AR coating I'd get one. The Chameri GS doesn't have any script on the crown but then again doesn't need any for $59.00 The main thing I like about homage watches is their price point and no need to be concerned about them although I care for all my watches equally.

Hi Jody, I bought that King Seiko homage (not Grand Seiko! lol) after you hinted at it in a previous vid. Love the VH31 movement as I dislike regular 1 tick/second quartz watches however I've had some weird issues with its timekeeping. Sometimes it's at +4s within a few days of setting it, other times like today it was at -30 seconds within a couple of days of setting it. Let us know if you have any issues!

Really happy when you talked with horology story

I have the VH31 as shown in this video. I was swayed by good reviews (elsewhere), and its nice if you are into technical watch details, but for me I find it just a bit hard to read the time, as there isn't enough contrast between the face, hands and time markers. A black face would fix that. The other thing I miss is the date. My previous watches had it on a small LCD screen below the hand movement. I havent had a watch with the date showing through the tiny window before, as per an automatic.

Shame about the stem on the Flieger i bought the B type and have had no problem. I think the ghost position can put some people off .

Saw a video today (Honest Watch Reviews) where Escapement Time updated the flieger .. now much thinner, 40 mm, only 100m water resistance and PT5000 movement.

First time I've seen someone complain about too much water resistance

That 1st flieger wears big because the case (and buckle) come from the same factory that does the rep of the IWC spitfire. Check out an IWC case and you'll notice it's the same.

Schön, dass du wieder da bist. Ich liebe deine Reviews ❤❤❤ Ich habe Geschirr bei Galeria bestellt und es kam in diesen praktischen Pkastikteilen😁

During the latest sale I picked up an Addiesdive flieger-type and it seems to be better quality that this one - I've been pleasantly surprised. That quartz watch seems pretty nice, though.

That packaging is popular with disk drives. It must work well.

I have both the watches showcased in this video. Unless the dimensions are a problem for you, I would suggest anyone looking for an affordable flieger to go for it. The 300M WR just makes it more utilitarian in my opinion. Too bad you got a piece with a defect. I got the Type B about 6 months ago and I wear it often and enjoy it. When it comes to the dress piece, it's honestly a no-brainer. Nowhere else are you going to get that level of finishing for $70. PS: The hands in both pieces are supposed to be thermally blued according to the seller. Don't know if that is true but definitely looks better than the painted hands I have seen in other watches.

Both watch are simply beautiful 😍

That dress watch has amazing sweeping seconds hand for a quartz