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Congrats enjoy 😎✈️

Agreed it has some stiff competition in this price segment, but it does stand up if you have an eye for details. The Sinn is more than double the price brand new so I wouldn't say they're competing, but gold standard definitely for this style 🙌 cheers for the comments as always 😎🍻

Exactly! I wish the Oceanus range was available locally, I'd love to actually get hands on with some of the more expensive models and try them before buying.

Yeah I mean in all honesty with you, having handled hundreds of watches now - it's a problem with mass production of watches all over...Just some have better hit rates than others. My Squalematic is over $1k and that has a misaligned bezel from the Swiss factory and I've had many more especially sub $1k. Seiko are dismal though it seems to be a 50/50 at best... I haven't had any yet from Islander misaligned of the 5 or so I've bought, but I think every batch has a few it's just the speed they are assembled in the factory to achieve the selling price. Brands that are owner assembled or obviously once you get to the proper high end seem to be the only ones immune 😆 glad you got your money back though and an easy return if you weren't happy 🙂👍

I'm sure you'll really enjoy it 🙂 it's hard to pick fault at the price 🙌

Yes definitely great advice 👌 - I do the same although didn't put it on camera, but I should have 🙂

@@nextonthewristOh, I forgot to compliment you! Great review, by the way! I’ve been rocking my Momentum Sea Quartz 30 Eclipse Stainless ever since it landed in my mailbox last week. I’m really enamored with this watch! I guess I was lucky with my second sweep hand: it hits every second marker on the nose (or as close to it as my aging eyes can tell).

@@kevinong1735 great to hear you're really enjoying yours and thank you for the very kind words. For the seconds hand, I am pretty happy with mine, as it's a low torque quartz movement the seconds hand does have some play (turn it upside down, crown facing the floor, then 180 again and the seconds hand will shift slightly) but this is totally normal at the price point and its marginal. Sometimes I feel as watch reviewers we look at things closer than most normal humans would bother haha! There's not too many budget brands using high torque movements....I think Casio and Marathon are perhaps the two that come to mind. It's a minor point I guess to be aware of, but for me it's no deal breaker...like you I love mine and it gets plenty of wrist time. A great watch for sure 🙂

Ah yeah, I forgot Islander released that - I have seen the rally track on quite a few vintage watches but not sure where it originated from. Speedmaster racing maybe? 🤔

Thanks mate 😎🍻

It's each to their own isn't it? I have some great memories tied with watches of holidays or events that make me smile same as I do with music and songs that bring back lovely memories - and I am grateful for these. I love association, but obviously you can't force it otherwise I'd still have the AK 😆

I personally prefer the Seikos offerings, I think the finish is better on each element, and I think I prefer their design... but as mentioned if you don't want to play the QC lottery definitely look no further than the Citizen 👍

There's some shockers out there on AliX 😆

It's a pleasure for me to embrace my inner child, love the bright colors in a world of predictable black blue and white on steel 😆

Bell & Ross BR05

@@nextonthewrist appreciate you

Congrats nice pick up... yeah I saw long island are selling these now - nice to have the option although I don't think I can take mine off the shark mesh 😆

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For you sir - 🏆🏆🏆🏆 😁

Without googling it I honestly couldn't tell you, I always kept mine on the bracelet.

Good to know 👍

Haha it's good to ask 😆 but I'm quite far away from giving away 4 figure watches...hopefully one day the channel will be in that position though 🤞😎....agelocer it is! For the longines sometimes you'll get good offers pop up, I got mine for just under $1k USD, 1.5 years old... for that price it's a relatively safe bet and if you don't like it and shift it on again you'll not lose much if anything 🙂

@@nextonthewrist it will happen in the future, just keep up the good work.. :) Ive only bought one 2nd hand watch. A 2nd gen monster from a private collector that even didn't remove its stickers. Ive never sold a watch. I have gifted some but if i buy it its in the collection forever. Im more comfortable with cheaper (in price) watches like Certina.

Thank you bud....That's fair enough I respect that - I know quite a few collectors who never sell their pieces... and you all have nothing but admiration from my world of constant buying and selling chaos! 😎🍻

@@nextonthewrist thank you! Im actually thinking of getting a citizen diver atm. Not sure if i would go for a cheaper 200-500 or the ultimate nb600483e. On the other hand, i dint have a sumo yet and seiko is gonna ruin the samurai with the new release so its an opportunity to add another samurai.. Exhausting... Lol

Hmmmm I have to say for me that NB6004-83E looks to be a serious bit of kit and one I've been watching now and then, it's a beast in the best way I reckon! If you end up getting one do let me know how it is 🙌

Great to hear, you and me both! I think I'm still a kid at heart as I love just watching mechanical things in action 😅

Cheers bud appreciated as always 😎🙌

Thanks... I'm so made up with it now on the rubber 😄.... Great - I think I'll stick with the agelocer for giveaway as definitely far more interesting 👍

Thanks mate - I'll try keep it steady and manage my own expectations for what I can do. Appreciate your comments as always and hope you're keeping well across the pond 🙂🙌

Noted 😎👍

Cheers for the comments 🍻... It's very interesting to look at - I'll talk a lot about the movement when I make the video as it's certainly also got some interesting points, it looks to be a modified Hangzou which I've always found to be great movements. Definitely seems to be the best giveaway watch too!

I can see why - Bulova have such an amazing back catalogue...but both brands definite hitting those vintage inspired elements with a modern twist. Thanks for the comments 🙂👍

It's a hugeeeee transformation haha 100% agree 😅... Yeah I think the sailcloth debate is a good one, Artem make something incredible as a product but same as with watches I think decent options at every price point are important... so far I'm pretty happy with the StrapsCo option but will cover properly of course 👍 as always am much appreciating your comments and continued support of the channel 😎🍻

Honestly not sure as I haven't seen one in person, I think the orange is a recent release 🙂

If it's under warranty send it back. There's not much to break on this auto ...it's based off an ETA movement and easily repairable and serviceale. Any watch can break - but I don't hear many issues with Tag around collection circles, certainly no more than other brands.

Hmmmm not sure I agree. There's some wicked factories in China that can definitely match the Swiss for fit and finish sub 1k - San Martin, Cronos have gotta be proof of this. 🙂👍

Nice 👌... the red and white contrast is another home run from Farer on the Bernina... and I bet it's a pleasure to wear being titanium 👍

So far this 6R has been running well. Like with any movement you can regulate it and I still think the 6R lags behind Swiss counterparts by a distance, but it doesn't have as much positional variance than an NH so when they do work it is an upgrade. But I see your point, the NH series are unbeatable for the cost 🙌

Yep, the customer service especially stands out for me having dealt with quite a few brands now 🙂