I bought one not long after it was released. I like it very much as it wears well and I love the Panda version. I also like supporting micro brands and this one is a keeper.
I just received this. I bought on a sale they have and with the 10% first time discount I got it for $165, shipping included to Costa Rica! Awesome deal! I didn't have to pay for import taxes, they covered everything! Can't say the same for other brands/vendors. What won me over was the sapphire crystal. No other brand/microbrand offers this at this price point for mid-sized chronos. I think it's a better value than Dan Henry. Looks and feels great. Only time will tell on other aspects, but so far great first impressions!
Just saw they did a middle east mechanical version for a retailer in Dubai, wish I knew about it before as they're all sold out. The Oman Khanjar version is really nice. Probably will have to pay a premium for those once they get out.
Great Video - Thank you for the review Could you please confirm what is the colour of the dial - Is it actually Yellow or Beige colour? Much appreciate your feedback. Thanks again
Anyone know what the mechanical variants go for? They are all sold out so I can't see the pricing. Also, is an aluminium bezel a lot worse than ceramic? (in terms of scratches etc.). Do you already see any wear on your watch after having it a few weeks?
Just looked up their website and they have the rose gold mechanical for sale with MSRP of 599USD. hoffmanwatches.com/products/rose-gold-panda-12-mechanical Regards to your question about aluminium vs ceramic obviously ceramic is more hard wearing but in my experience the aluminium bezel wasn't too bad. It did pick up some scuff marks from regular wear but nothing that bothered me. It does tend put smudge more easily but can be easily wiped off.
Not sure which bracelet are you referring to? Hoffman watches don't offer it on a stainless steel bracelet if that's what you mean but there are plenty of after market options.
Looking for other chronograph options check my other videos here: th-cam.com/video/ZEyMw5GTPWA/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/kIDpaVxSUjY/w-d-xo.html
I bought one not long after it was released. I like it very much as it wears well and I love the Panda version. I also like supporting micro brands and this one is a keeper.
I just received this. I bought on a sale they have and with the 10% first time discount I got it for $165, shipping included to Costa Rica! Awesome deal! I didn't have to pay for import taxes, they covered everything! Can't say the same for other brands/vendors.
What won me over was the sapphire crystal. No other brand/microbrand offers this at this price point for mid-sized chronos. I think it's a better value than Dan Henry. Looks and feels great. Only time will tell on other aspects, but so far great first impressions!
thank you very much! awesom reviw ! i have to buy today one and your review was very useful to me! now100% buying.
FB's Affordable Watch Market page brought me here. Keep up the good work, bud!
Thanks heaps mate! Really appreciate the support 😊
Like the look of the watch and the logo on the crown.Looks pretty neat for that price..
Yeah it's a great watch for the price point
Nice, very similar to the $79 Parnis, but without the ceramic bezel. The Hoffman looks much nicer. Great review!
Haven't seen the Parnis, need to check it out. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the review, I was just looking at this relatively new brand. I think I am convinced to go with this watch as my next purchase :)
Just saw they did a middle east mechanical version for a retailer in Dubai, wish I knew about it before as they're all sold out. The Oman Khanjar version is really nice. Probably will have to pay a premium for those once they get out.
That's interesting thanks for sharing
Very educational video, bud!!
Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it
Great Video - Thank you for the review
Could you please confirm what is the colour of the dial - Is it actually Yellow or Beige colour?
Much appreciate your feedback. Thanks again
Glad you liked the video. The actual colour is yellow not beige. Hope that helps
Great video man!
Thanks heaps man! Appreciate it 🙏
Nice one Oswin!
Cheers man!
Anyone know what the mechanical variants go for? They are all sold out so I can't see the pricing.
Also, is an aluminium bezel a lot worse than ceramic? (in terms of scratches etc.). Do you already see any wear on your watch after having it a few weeks?
Just looked up their website and they have the rose gold mechanical for sale with MSRP of 599USD. hoffmanwatches.com/products/rose-gold-panda-12-mechanical
Regards to your question about aluminium vs ceramic obviously ceramic is more hard wearing but in my experience the aluminium bezel wasn't too bad. It did pick up some scuff marks from regular wear but nothing that bothered me. It does tend put smudge more easily but can be easily wiped off.
@@BasicallyWatches Alright, thank you so much for your quick reply! Great video.
What's the sub dial that goes up to 24. I noticed that when the chronograph was reset the hand didn't reset. Is it minutes?
It's the 24 hour indicator. AM/PM
How do you do your hair? and what haircut?
Just a skinfade with a side part 😊
this brand looks parts assembly in CHINA. Many micro brand watch made by china or hong kong. China factory make any micro brand by oem. is it right?
Probably is can't say for sure. Depends on the micro brand some might get them manufacturered in China or other countries or a mix
Where’s the bracelet?
Not sure which bracelet are you referring to? Hoffman watches don't offer it on a stainless steel bracelet if that's what you mean but there are plenty of after market options.
@@BasicallyWatches well they need too…
@@jimwashington860 yeah would be nice
no second hand dial?
No unfortunately not! That's one drawback I forgot to mention.
This or a Dan Henry ??
Do you mean Hoffman or Dan Henry?
I mean that these two are in the same ballpark.
bravo!
Thank you
go on like this! Good job.
Looks like Alpha
Why just why
Wow Hoffman got the handset right unlike Tudor .. Snowflake hour hand obstructs the subdials.... Ridiculous Tudor sort it out....
Good observation didn't even pick on it
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