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The Best Watch on Aliexpress! - Hruodland Turbine Pilot Watch Full Review - I think it is

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Yes, this is the best watch available on Aliexpress. Or at least it is my very favorite watch on Aliexpress.
But it is more than that. It is one of my favorite watches full stop.....
Today is my full in depth review of this amazing watch.
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@megasoid 27 дней назад

Mine arrived this afternoon. All things considered, this is one fine watch. If a big name brand was on the dial you are correct about the piece costing well over a thousand. I'm not wild about the strap, but what's here will hold me until I find something else. The Hruodland is my first ever AliExpress purchase. The turbine small seconds is a very nice touch and fun conversation point. I plan on keeping this beauty forever.

@WATCHingJames 27 дней назад

Give the strap time to wear in. Once it does it is really nice.

@mindfulawareness1 Месяц назад

I got a replacement (as the first one had an issue) and I agree with you 100% - it's my favourite watch, even amongst my watches costing 20 times more. As you say, reduce to 41mm, and offer a swiss movement, and I'd be first in the queue.

@WATCHingJames Месяц назад

That’s great to hear. I really love it. It is a permanent part of my collection

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Finally my full review of my favourite and what I think, the best, watch on AliExpress.

@Redcrown77 Год назад

I think it’s a really cool watch! It just made my list for this year:)

@joestojanovic6613 Год назад

I only wish there was a smaller version available also

@Zotrax1946 7 месяцев назад

Hi, do you still think that way, a year later?

@captainturbo4164 Год назад

This is the most phenomenal watch!!!! Not only a quality watch but it has outstanding wrist presence. 🤓👍👍👍

@WATCHingJames Год назад

There is something extra special about this one.

@Everything_E-Bike 9 месяцев назад

I just received my blue one with text. I bought it pretty much on the back of this review and I’m not disappointed. I like the design and although it is large, it wears well on my small wrist. The most impressive thing is the build quality. I’ve got other branded, more expensive watches and this blows them out of the water. It can only really be appreciated when you hold it in your hands. The machining brushing and polishing are all so sharp. The tolerances on the dial are impressive. There cant be more than a couple of hair widths between the end of the turbine blades and the housing they are mounded in. It’s impressive and beautiful. I’ll definitely be looking at the other watches this brand produces. (For those concerned about the size, I’d say it wears very similarly to my Casio G-Shock 2100. If you can wear that watch, you’ll get away with this one.) Thanks for the review.

@WATCHingJames 9 месяцев назад

I really love this watch. It remains one of my favourites in my collection and I wear it all the time.

@charliebad 7 месяцев назад

Very tempted but just got the Pingu oil pump. Should I wait a while? Probably not lol. Size is a red flag but don't have small wrists so could work. Merry Christmas guys

@tio-bj8yp 7 месяцев назад

Whats better in your opinion, the one with text or no text?

@charliebad 7 месяцев назад

@@tio-bj8yp I'd always go text, I love the quality of the quality of these watches and not trying to hide any brand name.

@MichaelOCallaghan-fq4ej Год назад

Can't believe that a good looking mechanical watch can be that price. Great video. 👍

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is amazing and impressive

@sylvainb.coternbsc.n4896 Год назад

Wow ! I'm impressed by the design and the whole watch. The propeller (l'hélice) is such a neat feature. I'm gonna show your video to one of my patients who was a bush fire combat pilot with the famous Canadair. When he retired he got a a real propeller in wood as his retirement gift from the company he had been working with. He put it in his condo and it is a neat feature too. It is impressive when you see it as this fabulous Hruodland pilot watch. is. Thank you James for this review. Keep up the good work.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you. It is an amazing watch.

@BanksSteven Год назад

I just got mine today! Someone had a post a couple of weeks ago on Reddit and thought I'd check in again with Hruodland. The movement in mine is different it's the ST-3600. No more boxes, it came very unceremoniously in an orange plastic box with Hruodland sticker, no manual, no reg card, nothing. It was shipped in a Styrofoam box which was smart. The exhibition case back metal bezel has zero engraving on it, no Hruodland, no Turbine, no Aviator, no Sapphire, no Ref #, no water resistance engraving. Overall, I'm happy with it.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks for the update. I still love mine. One of my favourite and most worn watches in my collection

@BanksSteven Год назад

OK, come to find out, if you order a 'Sterile' version of this watch... both the dial face AND the metal bezel of the case back have no branding/lettering/engraving at all. So, this is the error that they admit to. When assembling the watch they put a sterile case back on by branded dial watch. I'm looking forward to seeing how the 'Heimdallr Diver Watch Store' handles this. I'll keep you posted.

@BanksSteven Год назад

OK, so Heimdallr contacted Hruodland and Hruodland has switched their case back to a sterile case back. This is from Heimdallr: "we just have confirmed it with the Hruodland brand side. they said this case have upgraded the new case. the finished is better than the older one. the thickness is smaller than the old one. so the caseback have more levels. the engraved words been canceled. only have the sterile caseback for it now "

@mar666cel 6 месяцев назад

i think it is a downgrade sadley@@BanksSteven

@ProChrono979 4 месяца назад

@@WATCHingJames Just found a video of the original IWC turbine and the back of that is also complete sterile. Had mine a week and it's not lost or gained a second!! And the dial is VERY true to the original turbine but not the reissue which, despite the tourbillion, does not look as nice to my eye.

@bastieniezzi6539 Год назад

Been looking for an aviator watch, I think I have found it. Thanks for another great review.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I’m glad I could help

@bscottking 10 месяцев назад

Nice review, you talked me into it. Bought and awaiting delivery ❤

@WATCHingJames 10 месяцев назад

I’m sure you will love it. It remains my favourite watch from AliExpress and one of may favourites in my collection. I’m surprised more people are not talking about this one.

@whereisvanuatu Год назад

I keep on checking every couple of days on its availability for the past few months already and by this time I'm afraid (and happy for you) this has become a collector's item.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Keep an eye on it. It does pop up. I’ll keep checking and post if I see it in stock. I’m seriously thinking about grabbing the blue dial when it’s back in stock.

@whereisvanuatu Год назад

Thanks, James! Happy new year!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Happy new year

@rawdah786 6 месяцев назад

Keep up the good work James 👍🏽🇬🇧

@WATCHingJames 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. I love this watch. Still one of my favourites in my collection

@tarasmathers7423 Год назад

What a beauty. I can see and hear the appeal of this one. Just the "crack," when you pulled out the winding stem to adjust the time, was that of something that had been well constructed. I wanna say that this is a "Unitas based" movement. Love the click they produce when being wound. Glad the strap turned out well for you. From the unboxing, I did not expect that to be the case.....lol. Keep 'em comin, brother James. I'll be around. Cheers......

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you. There something so special about this watch. Definitely one of my favourites and definitely one that will stay in my collection

@adammordo Год назад

I just love how fun and whimsical the design is but still manages to look very much like a serious watch. That movement also looks amazing. I understand completely why this is in your top 3 and why you chose to give one away to one of your subscribers. Cheers, mate!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

There are so many things about this watch that stand out to me. Just incredible

@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215 Год назад

James I love my Thorn brand of this watch. My has a green face, brown leather strap and brace case. The fan on mine is lumed in green ! It is also my favourite wear. Happy New Year!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

That’s fan-tastic (pun intended)

@darrenjones2070 Год назад

I'm definitely impressed I just wish it was in stock I would purchase it. I'll have to keep my eyes open for one. I love it.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Definitely worth keeping an eye on it.

@petermeier3624 Год назад

A few years ago I met Markus Bühler from IWC and had his Turbine watch in my hands. At that time I had no idea what a outstanding watch he created in his young age. Very sympatic guy

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Oh wow. That would have been incredible to see.

@lakings18 Год назад

Hi James, love your channel and your reviews, especially this turbine pilot. I was able to source one and pulled the trigger. I am extremely impressed and love this watch. The funniest part is that I just bought a Rolex from an AD 2 weeks ago and I was more excited about this turbine pilot than the Rolex. Keep up the good work!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Hahahaha that’s great. Also great you were able to get one. They can be hard to find. I am still very very impressed by mine and it continues to be one of, if not the most, worn watches in my collection.

@lakings18 Год назад

How many hours do you get from a full wind? It seems like I am only getting about 10 hours.

@brianmsahin Год назад

Very nice watch, I can see the attraction. It's easy to criticize a strap too soon. I did the same with a Pulsar Solar Chronograph strap, looked lovely black leather and yellow at the back with yellow stitching, but so stiff I thought to get rid of it. But I held on to it, and basically rolled it up tightly on both sides a few times every time I put it on, and it's now super comfortable and rolling it up did no damage whatsoever, no cracking, no creases, so obviously it's pretty good quality too. The watch is good one, I can see why they sell out. Have a good new years eve James. P. S. There's a possibility that the turbine hands are aluminum James. We have small little flywheels in some of our instruments and it's probably easier to make from metal rather than plastic.. 🙂

@WATCHingJames Год назад

That’s good to hear. It does look possibly like metal. But a little hard to tell. I will have to get a proper macro camera at some point to help with things like this. Happy new year.

@Menruleall 2 месяца назад

I will admit, at first, I was kind of take-it-or-leave-it about this watch. I THOUGHT the turbine would be dazzling. But it moves too slow to dazzle. But the more I wore it, the more time i spent with it, it began to become more and more beautiful as I studied it's intricacies. So I have the sterile, blue dial, with *_CHROME HANDS._* Not the blue hands. What's so striking about this watch to me is; 1. It's size. It's a larger watch, but not ridiculously so. It's a good size for easy reading. 2. It's crystal. I have a San Martin SN0129, an ADDIESDIVE coffee sand dune, and a couple Timex watches. San Martin and ADDIESDIVE have box crystals, the Timex's have flat crystals. But the Roland has a very slightly convexed, "double domed" Sapphire crystal, with an exceptional AR coating, that is so unbelievably clear! There is absolutely ZERO distortion in that glass. 3. It's dial. I've never, EVER been a fan of blue dial watches. No matter the brand or price, I've always thought they looked cheap and gaudy. But THIS blue dial mostly looks black, with just a flash of a blue streak, when the light hits it just right, and it is GORGEOUS!❤❤❤ 4. It's bezel, case, and indices. The light simply dances off the bezel, the hands, the chrome ring around the turbine, and indices. When the light is hitting it and I'm watching, it truly is a dazzling display of indexes and hands and bezel all glistening and gleaming, making it fascinating to behold. 5. It's crown. It is the easiest watch I have to set and adjust, by miles and miles, compared to the other brands I mentioned. San Martin has a screw down crown that's kind of a pain to deal with. The turbine, with its oversized, onion style crown, is smooth and easy. 6. It's strap. What can i say? The strap is a perfect strap for that style watch. It's really thick leather, and I never let it get wet, so I figure it's going to last me for a long, long time. Needless to say, it's my favourite watch in my collection, and I wear it every chance I get. Cheers! 👍

@WATCHingJames 2 месяца назад

That’s fantastic to hear. I love mine too and it gets a lot of wrist time

@mrfilipian Год назад

Thoroughly impressed by the design and refined look... The seconds wheel is outstanding. Really good watch, lume is superlative ... & there's something special about the leather strap all for less than USD 200/-..

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is an incredible watch and will remain one of my favourites in my collection

@sparkyjas Год назад

Beautiful watch! Love that strap.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really is incredible

@tims Год назад

I bought this watch based on your unboxing, and I agree. It's a stunner. I went with the blue sterile version.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

That’s fantastic that you were able to get one. They have been hard to get. I’m going to grab the blue dial next time they become available. I like it so much I want both.

@rsinger2597 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames blue no logo looks awesome... don't think I could handle the size though. If you get the blue, make another video!

@jazzman5598 Год назад

Great review James! Thanks

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you. It really is something very special.

@chronos-calculus Год назад

Very unique watch! This one is calling out to be a part of my collection! Thanks for the review!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really is an amazing watch

@RS-pz2yb 4 месяца назад

Saw this watch on your other video and bought it off the back of that. Looking forward to receiving it even more after this review.

@WATCHingJames 4 месяца назад

I absolutely love this watch. It remains one of my favorites and most worn in my collection

@RS-pz2yb 4 месяца назад

Received the watch today and it's fantastic, unfortunately it doesn't have the decoration on the movement that yours has. Can you share the watch store you got yours at?

@cowinwatts9025 5 месяцев назад

I Really love this Watch!

@WATCHingJames 5 месяцев назад

Me too. It has remained one of my favorites in my collection

@rioriggs3568 11 месяцев назад

I just bought this one (blue with text on dial) during the Aliexpress sale. The turbine is more beautiful than the original one from IWC. Mine comes with the less decorated ST3620 (instead of this ST3621) and with no text on the caseback, choices that make it look more similar to the real thing. Thanks for the great review! I didn't know this watch (or the original) existed.

@WATCHingJames 11 месяцев назад

I really really like mine. It continues to be one of my favourite watches in my collection. It does not appear to be a well know watch. Which is one of the reasons I talk about it so much.

@rioriggs3568 11 месяцев назад

No one else has reviewed it so far!

@davidhammond9336 Год назад

Very interesting watch James, as always good review. The case back looks fantastic very visible and adds a lot more interest plus that turbine, interesting idea.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is an amazing watch.

@markmahood3093 Год назад

I'll be honest and say I didn't watch this review when you first released it. I was 100% wrong. It's stunning. I really like it. Glad to hear the strap improved with use.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Wonderful to hear. It’s not the normal obvious watch. But it is outstanding

@Dadication3 Год назад

Agreed, it looks very well finished or the price. Thank you for the excellent review.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really is amazing

@LTC_Tiger Год назад

Great review James, and great choice for the giveaway!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you

@malcolmhanlon72 Год назад

Love the videos and the passion you have for watches mate, all the way from Newcastle England : ) amazing watch! love it!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you. It is an amazing watch. Something extra special about this one. I’m excited to be able to give one away. Thanks for WATCHing

@moneymikz 5 месяцев назад

After living with it for about a month I do love it, but have to give it 4 stars because it’s not comfortable enough to be a daily. The strap is still kind of stiff and pinches at times and that gigantic crown leaves a mark on my hand. But I deal with the minor discomfort because it looks so darn good

@WATCHingJames 5 месяцев назад

Keep working in the strap. It took ages for mine to wear in and I was actively working on it. But once it was done it has turned out to be amazing to wear.

@mltain39 Год назад

Nice watch, great video. That little thing that you pointed out is called the click. Keep up the good work!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Ah yes. Thank you. I’ve heard that used before but did not want to say the wrong thing. It is a lovely watch. I’m so impressed by it.

@mltain39 Год назад

@WATCHingJames That's what Marshall of Wristwatch Revival calls it. He services and rebuilds watches. You should check his channel out, it's very interesting.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Already subscribed and watch his videos. His channel is great.

@deanP. Год назад

Great review. I really hope I can get this one when it becomes available again

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is an incredible watch. Just keep an eye on the listing. They do restock.

@dmitryivanoff2799 3 месяца назад

Good review. About the lume. Does it last throughout the night, as my citizen watches? Thank you

@WATCHingJames 3 месяца назад

The lume is amazing.

@jayfra100 Год назад

Most interesting watch on Ali by far and a great review to show how it sits on wrist for those of us in the sub 7” team…😅

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really is an amazing watch

@Justanopinion301 Год назад

Thanks for your great detailed review. A great price for a pilot but I'm not too keen on a moulded plastic turbine as a unique selling point. The chinese are getting better every day so I'm sure another watch will tempt me as I've already bought a few but just not this time. All the best amigo.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is incredible. The turbine looks like steel but I’m sure it’s plastic. Thanks for WATCHing

@billsomerset238 Год назад

That would be perfect on my 7.75 inch wrist.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It certainly would be

@danschlacks7188 Год назад

That's a beautiful watch, the fact that you like it so much makes it even more special!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really is an amazing watch. One I wear a lot

@PlinkFoydPLAYS Год назад

It's awesome that this is on your 5k giveaway vid. Couldn't find it to purchase when I first saw this review.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is a hard one to find. I’ve asked the sellers to put more up for sale. There are a few now. But always in limited numbers.

@mar666cel 6 месяцев назад

I think yours looks better. In yours, the button on the strap is properly aligned and the stitching is also under the buttons on the strap. Not with me and you have a letter on the back case with depth and serial number and the movement is different, you have the ST3621 and I have ST3620 By the way, my turbine blade looks better, but I like yours better, I think that's why they are now in more production. nice video

@WATCHingJames 6 месяцев назад

This one remains one of my favourites in my collection. I’ve noticed they have changed a little bit since I made this video.

@JulianM_Col Год назад

Seems like a really stunner flieger, the detail on the turbine is awesome, and the exhibition casebak is a plus. Thanks for sharing your content!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I really love this watch. The quality is outstanding

@jeremiahjohnson8343 Год назад

I really dig this watch and have searched for it a few times in the past. Always sold out. It has strong competition in Hruodland's own lineup with their Fliegers that homage the Laco originals.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

They have some great watches

@wonjunjung395 Год назад

It's available and also on sale atm

@FocusTvBoy Год назад

Great looking watch. Definitely a conversation starter.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

👍

@michaelsimpson6519 4 месяца назад

Just ordered, based in no small part on this review. My first watch from Hruodland. Really hoping that it lives upto the billing.

@WATCHingJames 4 месяца назад

It remains one of my favorite and most worn in my collection. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine.

@michaelsimpson6519 4 месяца назад

fingers crossed, I just need to find out how the hell to pronounce it. I could have bought it totally unbranded, but the dial looks too empty. Shame that they don't just use their logo@@WATCHingJames

@michaelsimpson6519 4 месяца назад

@@WATCHingJames It arrived today, It looks great and I find the process of winding very therapeutic. I have a couple of other handwind watches , but this feel more soothing for some reason. The only suprise was that the strap doesn't seem very long, I am on the second to last hole. Great recommendation.

@Menruleall 2 месяца назад

@@michaelsimpson6519It's the medieval spelling of the name Roland.

@ScoobieDoobie197474 Год назад

LOVE this watch. Hope it goes on sale

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really is an amazing watch

@SingleTrackMined Год назад

Nice looking watch. I like the turbine. Thanks!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is an amazing watch. It continues to be one of my most worn watches.

@marcgoulding5230 Год назад

Something about you AU/NZ guys - as well as the UK fellas - I really enjoy your content! Thanks, man.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Marc.

@AllenReinecke 9 месяцев назад

I bought this watch, with the blue (very subtle) dial, in the 11/11/23 sales for around $137. Just received it. It's all you described. An awesome looking watch! The case back is plain and the movement has simple parallel engraving marks, not the more detailed version you have. I preferred the logo version over no logo. I love homage watches and the value they offer but still prefer to honor the actual watch's maker. When I saw your review, I had to get this watch. I used to work at Rolls-Royce early in my engineering career, on jet engine test rig designs, including Rig #40 used for those chicken ingestion tests on fan blades! Perhaps a future update could replace the turbine's red dot with a little chicken! 😂😂😂

@AllenReinecke 9 месяцев назад

I also note the strap actually has rivet heads on both the upper and lower sides, which your's did not on the underside. Also quick-release springbars. I always apply leather conditioner to a new watch strap and bend, and twist, the crap out of it to break it in. My strap is beautiful and flexible from the get-go.

@WATCHingJames 9 месяцев назад

Hahahaha that would be fun. It is still one of my favourites in my collection and the best I’ve experienced from AliExpress

@rsinger2597 8 месяцев назад

Yeah looks like this watch now ships with different version of the movement (which I like better), but a potentially cheaper strap. I just got mine and the strap is OK, but I was looking forward to the one shown in the video with the shorter buckle piece, because this lets you put on an IWC style or other folding clasp and have it sit centered on your wrist. New version strap has longer buckle strap, cheaper looking rivets, not very stiff leather that marks up easily, and what I think is vinyl backing. Oh well can't win em all.

@darrenjones2070 Год назад

Great review James. Love the watch. The lume is gorgeous.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Darren. I really love this one.

@vunamha Год назад

I have pulled the trigger for the exact same model because of your review (and probably the only review that is available for this watch). Just received it 2 days ago and extremely happy with the finish and the uniquely fun character of the dial. I have been looking for a "fun" pilot style watch and finally found one. My only wish is the hands can be a little bigger to better match with the dial. Thank you man! P/s: still wonder how the blue dial will look like, cannot find any real photo of it.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Check out my recent giveaway video. I bought the blue dial to giveaway and show video of it. It is a deep blue almost black.

@vunamha Год назад

@@WATCHingJames thanks James, now I think I made the right choice with the black dial, love the blue hands :)

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Me too

@BanksSteven Год назад

I just checked out the original. The hands on the Hruodland are the same dimensions of the IWC5033 it's an homage to.

@gjeraldh2989 10 месяцев назад

if you had the know-how, would it be possible to swap out the movement with something better, or would the turbine be hard to incorporate? either way, this watch is absolutely amazing. can't wait to get mine.

@WATCHingJames 10 месяцев назад

I have wondered about that too. But I’ve had mine for a long time and it runs so well I don’t see the need for a change.

@greggusan Год назад

A pretty eye catching watch. I am a bit of a sucker for fliegers though. That turbine second hand is very interesting, but I think I'd like it even more if one blade was a different color or shade from the others, as opposed to just a red dot. In fact, I'd like the blade to be slightly different, and the dot to be lumed, in an ideal universe. The case finishing is nice, and love that it's a sapphire sandwich. Wish it was a bit smaller though, which is possible as I have a very nice case with this movement in it that is 41mm in diameter, and 49mm L2L.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It’s really my only thing I would want changed. Make it a touch smaller. But I think it is limited by the size of the movement.

@greggusan Год назад

@@WATCHingJames I've built a watch using this same movement and a very nice case that measures in at 40.5mm with an L2L of about 49mm. I think the problem is the dial size here. A smaller case would probably require a smaller dial than the one used here, which would effect the overall balance/proportions of the dial layout.

@briancolyer8483 Год назад

I do like the moving propeller aesthetic they went with for the seconds....one of those movements you can spend hours looking at....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is one of those watches that grabs and keeps your attention

@robertsoper7993 Год назад

Great all round - front, back and strap.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is such an amazing watch. I love it

@BCallum Год назад

Thanks for the review. I agree, its a very nice watch. Cheers!!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks for WATCHing

@swell9178 Год назад

Those on wrist shots look great 👍

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I really love this watch.

@marcelovasconcellos6067 Год назад

impressive !

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really is

@franciscomoliner1296 Год назад

Re watching this watch I have also come to like the dial texture. Regards

@WATCHingJames Год назад

There are so many features about this watch that grab my attention. I still think it is the best watch from AliExpress

@tonyalbrecht7169 Год назад

Looks nice, an all-rounder. Can be worn on all clothing. Have a good New Year.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Tony. I do particularly like this one. It is getting a lot of wrist time. Happy new year

@richardwileman6865 Год назад

Great looking watch. Love the propeller.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really gives this watch a fun and unique look.

@rioriggs3568 11 месяцев назад

The leather band looks good but is showing a little wear and tear at @15:50. Could be normal if you wear it very often.

@WATCHingJames 11 месяцев назад

This one gets worn a lot

@Jeffers70 Год назад

Is a quality look about it. Very nice.

@joeraschke Год назад

The dual sapphire has got my attention.

@moneymikz 6 месяцев назад

I have this and a Luminor GMT homage on the way… I guess I’m getting into big watches haha

@WATCHingJames 6 месяцев назад

It remains one of my favourite and most worn in my collection

@moneymikz 6 месяцев назад

@@WATCHingJames glad to hear it I’m very excited. Also glad you came around on the strap, I think it’s absolutely perfect for this Flieger style

@davidbarbour5153 6 месяцев назад

Hi James , great review ( as usual!) . I'm thinking of getting one of these . I'm wondering if it will fit a & 7 1/2 inch wrist, what's your thoughts on this please ? cheers David

@WATCHingJames 6 месяцев назад

Hello. This remains one of my favorite watches in my collection and wear it all the time. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and it is big but fits. It might be ok on 6.5 inches and definitely fine on anything bigger.

@davidbarbour5153 6 месяцев назад

@@WATCHingJames so you reckon the strap should be long enough for 7 1/2 inches bud ?

@danieldayton3064 Год назад

Thanks for a solid review, James!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is an amazing watch

@oldschool2942 3 месяца назад

James, I hope you see this being a year later. I can't seem to find this watch with the movement you shoe. Do you know which movement your watch has? The regulation system seems quite unique.

@WATCHingJames 3 месяца назад

I think they are using a different movement now. They are both clones of an ETA. I think mine has a seagull movement

@seanhickling7340 Год назад

I do love Pilot watches and that rotor really makes this piece stand out. 👨🏻‍🦲👍🏻

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is so interesting, different, fun and particularly well made.

@seanhickling7340 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames I thought you said you wouldn't comment! You just couldn't help yourself could you, James? 😂

@kellyoneal1675 Год назад

Thanks for this very special watch.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It certainly is.

@kevinjansen2738 Год назад

You sold me on this one

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really is amazing

@cutlass23 Год назад

"It makes no difference to me because the seconds hand....is a FAN" Haha well said.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Hahahaha. Well it is very true. Thanks for WATCHing

@hueypham5906 Год назад

That turbine looks crazy

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is really cool

@elmoelms2743 Год назад

Morning Simon, £157 is an excellent price in my opinion. It’s a very interesting looking watch. I can’t say I’ve ever seen a design like that before ( the fan blades) excellent review and I can see why you like this watch so much. Happy new year mate

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Elmo. I really love this watch. It’s a shame it’s not more readily available

@russellstone9056 Месяц назад

I bought one from Ali but all the listings now show a cheaper movement. No Seagull ST3621. And no writing on the caseback bezel. Why is that? The one I received has a plainer looking movement and no writing on the caseback "Sapphire Crystal" and "Hruodland"

@WATCHingJames Месяц назад

It does appear they are now using a non decorated movement. Not sure the reasons or any other differences between the movements.

@rafaelsantiago4818 Год назад

Great review! A great birthday gift for myself if you ask me. 😂

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It certainly would be.

@MrToughman69 Год назад

Great video and great watch 🤟🏻🙂♥

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you

@marcomanaog7255 2 месяца назад

Wish they make smaller version 🙏

@WATCHingJames 2 месяца назад

I thought that too before buying one. As it turns out I actually like the size. It is not small. But it feels like it suits the design.

@muhammedpk1612 Год назад

I must say for 180 dollars it's an absolute lottery. It always surprises me how well these are made, yet how affordable they are. Cheers!!!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is amazing what you can get. This one is the best I’ve come across

@rsinger2597 9 месяцев назад

In the current sale it's $126 USD after discounts. The newer ones seem to have different looking movement and sterile caseback, though.

@watchsixto Год назад

I got to agree with you it's a stunning watch from AliExpress looks great mate 👍

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks mate. Happy new year

@watchsixto Год назад

@@WATCHingJames happy new year to you James

@WATCHingJames Год назад

👍

@brifiveo Год назад

Looks nice on that leather strap

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is an amazing watch

@BANHMIZON 11 месяцев назад

Hoping they make one in a smaller case. Instant buy.

@WATCHingJames 11 месяцев назад

That would be amazing. But I think they are constricted by the movement size.

@BANHMIZON 11 месяцев назад

@@WATCHingJames One can hope! Thanks for the review.

@Nissan350z33 Год назад

Thank you James, that is a great watch..

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really is amazing

@timo-zoro Год назад

This is an absolute piece. Main reason it sells out fast.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is amazing. I really can not speak highly enough about it.

@SlimDonni 2 месяца назад

Legibility is a must for me, if I cant tell the time at a glance, then it becomes a glorified Bracelet instead of a watch. However even though this watch ticks all the boxes, apart from the lug to lug is risky for my 6.5 inch for my long skinny boney arms.

@WATCHingJames 2 месяца назад

I was worried about the size too but have found it to wear really well. I have 6.75 inch wrists. It’s not a small watch. But I feel the size suits the design. It has actually also taught me that I can wear bigger watches than I thought I could wear. It is dependent on the particular watch however.

@SlimDonni 2 месяца назад

@WATCHingJames Thank you for responding, have you ever owned or worn a casio Duro ? Would you say its smaller, same or bigger. I used to own a Duro and loved the watch, however it was slightly too much, especially the lug to lug. ✌️

@SlimDonni 2 месяца назад

@WATCHingJames it's a gorgeous watch, really tempted, lately I've been looking at flieger & field type watches. Don't think I'll be buying a diver for a long time, and after I buy a seagull st1, another on my shortlist... I won't be needing another chronograph either, for foreseeable future ✌️

@WATCHingJames 2 месяца назад

I’ve not owned one but have tried one on. It felt bigger to me. Part of that was the style. I think it’s a 44mm. And being a diver it felt larger.

@justin_time_watches Год назад

That turbine is wicked...

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really is and particularly well made

@jazzman5598 Год назад

That’s it! I qualed! Yeah!!! (Gimme the watch James!)! Lol, 😂

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Hahahaha

@imonimon1984 Год назад

Lovely watch

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is amazing

@alfavideosurabaya3441 Год назад

great review

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you

@garyk8285 Год назад

Nice piece.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It remains one of may absolute favourites

@zillsburyy1 Месяц назад

did you test it and get 53 hours run time like with the shiny things?

@WATCHingJames Месяц назад

I have not tested it. But have found I get a couple of days from a full wind. I am careful however not to over wind it so that also affects how long it lasts.

@zillsburyy1 Месяц назад

@@WATCHingJames when its full does it stop you from winding like other mechanical watches?

@rogernewton66 Год назад

Great watch !!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is amazing. Definitely one of my favourites

@garman333 Год назад

So which do you love more? This watch or the Escapement Time PT5000?

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I do love my Escapement time but this one is my favourite.

@sivanstar Год назад

Im getting one in the upcoming sale! 🙂

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is fantastic. I’m sure you will love it.

@sivanstar Год назад

Its here! Ive been wearing it nonstop for the last 2 days. Tbh the strap is a bit sharp but i imagine the sharpness will fade also i didnt get the same movement. I got the blue sterile dial and not a decorated movement. James do you know what movement i got? Maybe its the st 3600 idk.. Thank you again, this is becoming a lovely addition to my collection! 🙂