Thank you for this thorough review of a Minase. There are very few such reviews out there. Also, you are a great narrator. Your manner of delivery is clear & authoritative.
I bought a Minase Divido last year, and it is indeed a fantastic watch as well as providing a very unique ownership experience. Every time you wear it, you'd discover something new, or see it in a different light. Its design appears more closely related to architecture than to classic watch design.
Great! I always love having presented to me something completely new and I love the watch. The dial color is a bold choice. IF I win or earn a lot of money, I might consider it even as a German. Thanks
Thanks for watching, and for your continued support! I'm happy to be able to share new watches with you, and I enjoy discovering new brands and watches too.
I have been considering this watch for a while. I do appreciate its design and craftsmanship. Maybe someday I will pull the trigger when I have found a good excuse 😁
An excellent and thoughtful review. I do not understand why people insist on relating this watch to a Swiss brand like Omega. This is a watch designed for somebody who has an independent bent and is fixated on the quality of the execution and finishing as distinguished from the brand name.
Thanks for watching! I think it's hard to escape the comparison since most people's budgets are finite, and they want to get the "best watch for their money". But a comparison should be fair, and the case and dial on this is more impressive than any Omega I've owned. And as you correctly stated, the appeal here is for someone who is into independent watchmaking and more "elusive" or "rare" watches.
These macro shots were worth the wait. My word, that's gorgeous up close. It makes my Sinn's case look cheap and my Farer's dial look plain. It's not to my taste, but it's still amazing and I hope you've brought a bit more attention to the brand.
Wow, is impressive with your review. Possinle Enter my next Watch purchase list. Btw I’m also curious What other Japanese watch maker that caught your attention
love this watch, thanks for the great review. I bought mine with the blueish-grey dial think 2-3 years ago. At first, I had as a watch nerd the same issues as you mentioned with the movement but since I understood, that the watch is completely about the case design and finish I made peace with the movement and I am just enjoying the watch now. I bought mine with the rubber strap and I love the integration of the strap in the case but the clasp is so immense thick and the strap itself isn't on the thin side, so if you struggle with the Breitling single fold deployment clasp with the minder loop system for leather straps - this one is way thicker. I use a black alligator strap but after I saw your strap fashion show on the video, I think it is time to look for something fancier. Thank you for the inspiration. I am not sure but I think I'll go for the HORIZON Mid Size this year. I always wanted to have a square watch and the white dial looks cool. Thank you again for the video, you now have a new subscriber ;-)
Thanks for the very kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I might have another Minase video coming soon, although it won't be a detailed review and will be in the "highlight reel" format. I think square watches are really cool too, and I'm very tempted to get one. Maybe 2022 is the year of the square!
I really enjoyed your review ... thanks a lot! Great-looking watch! I have a (strange!) question for you ... are you Scottish, by any chance? You definitely sound quite Scottish (and that’s a compliment ... because I’m Scottish 😃)
Great review. I love how detailed you are in these reviews. But I’m quite confused. The movement is fine, but nothing to look at, I really think they should have made it a solid case back as visually the movement is not a pretty one nor is it up to par with the rest of the watch.
I wanted to take one, back in 2018. But the 2824 movement is simply too entry level to pair with this watch. It need not be in-house; 2892 Top is a fine movement and is much more appropriate for this.
That's an interesting perspective, however I find the aesthetics of the 9015s and the loud rotor sound to be quite underwhelming. I much prefer the 2892-2. The new Miyota movements launched last year look promising though.
@@PLBW81 I agree. A high end Japanese movement would be ideal for this watch. I was referring to the Miyota Cal. 9051 that Citizen launched with their "Series 8" watches.
@@BeansAndBezels "Series 8 # yeah I remember - quite nice - could have been great...looking for a 2-3k watch was looking for a "the citizen" NA0000-59b but sold out...that kind of great quality, easy to service and understatement . Any recommendations?
It’s nice but they should’ve gone with a 2892 which has polished parts and better decoration that flatters the nature of this watch. The 2824 doesn’t look like it belongs there.
Here I am sitting here thinking about how I don't much like bent hands on watches, when you casually drop the $3000-$5000 bombshell. Ouch. It better be good when it's knocking on the door of Omega and other established, high-end watches. If you had the money, would you really buy this watch over mainstream, established competitors with in-house movements? I wouldn't.
Haha, absolutely fair! But these watches are on a whole different level and not in the same playing field as Omega and other $3000-5000 mid-tier luxury watches. You could say they're competing with Grand Seiko for case finishing... but doing a better job at it, in my opinion. To answer your second question - yes, and I did! I purchased this watch (although pre-owned). I thought about it a lot during my review and I would buy this new at $5k too. BUT that is because I've grown to value design, engineering and finishing of the case, dial and other visual elements more than I do an in-house movement.
I was thinking about buying a grand seiko auto or SD for 6K and I've tried this (not planned). Well, I bought it instantly with bracelet and forgot about the boring snowflake. If you enjoy watches, this is not about brands or reputation but watchmaking. Next one might be a GS though, no issue :)
Finally an in-depth Minase review. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much!
Thank you! Interested in Minase for a while now. Your video review is the 1st I've seen.
Hope you enjoy it!
Thank you for this thorough review of a Minase. There are very few such reviews out there. Also, you are a great narrator. Your manner of delivery is clear & authoritative.
Thank you so much!
FANTASTIC review mate! I've been wanting a minase divido review for some time now, finally someone does it and it's well worth the wait
Thanks for the kind words!
I bought a Minase Divido last year, and it is indeed a fantastic watch as well as providing a very unique ownership experience. Every time you wear it, you'd discover something new, or see it in a different light. Its design appears more closely related to architecture than to classic watch design.
Couldn't agree more! Minase is a brand to keep an eye on. Enjoy your Divido!
@@BeansAndBezels Thanks... I just hope they don't become *too* popular, I'm not done feeling special just yet :)
@@orientplacevideo 😂😂 they only make about 500 a year, so I don't think they can become too popular too quickly! You're safe for now 😃
Great! I always love having presented to me something completely new and I love the watch. The dial color is a bold choice. IF I win or earn a lot of money, I might consider it even as a German. Thanks
Thanks for watching, and for your continued support! I'm happy to be able to share new watches with you, and I enjoy discovering new brands and watches too.
Extremely impressive. No issues with the movement. Like Sinn, they're focusing on everything else. Very nice.
Thanks for watching!
Their dials are sublime
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I have been considering this watch for a while. I do appreciate its design and craftsmanship. Maybe someday I will pull the trigger when I have found a good excuse 😁
Thanks for watching! Haha, I was in a similar position. My excuse was finding one pre-owned :D
An excellent and thoughtful review. I do not understand why people insist on relating this watch to a Swiss brand like Omega. This is a watch designed for somebody who has an independent bent and is fixated on the quality of the execution and finishing as distinguished from the brand name.
Thanks for watching! I think it's hard to escape the comparison since most people's budgets are finite, and they want to get the "best watch for their money". But a comparison should be fair, and the case and dial on this is more impressive than any Omega I've owned. And as you correctly stated, the appeal here is for someone who is into independent watchmaking and more "elusive" or "rare" watches.
Well said! 👍
Phenomenal review. Love your content. My watch club has commissioned a 10 piece limited edition run that is gonna be 👌🏿
Thanks for watching, and for the kind words! That's awesome, I'd love to see photographs once its done.
Outstanding review, subscribed! 👍
These macro shots were worth the wait. My word, that's gorgeous up close. It makes my Sinn's case look cheap and my Farer's dial look plain. It's not to my taste, but it's still amazing and I hope you've brought a bit more attention to the brand.
Thanks Steve! Yeah, this watch is all kinds of impressive and I'll safely say that my video doesn't do it nearly enough justice.
Wow, is impressive with your review. Possinle
Enter my next Watch purchase list. Btw I’m also curious What other Japanese watch maker that caught your attention
love this watch, thanks for the great review. I bought mine with the blueish-grey dial think 2-3 years ago. At first, I had as a watch nerd the same issues as you mentioned with the movement but since I understood, that the watch is completely about the case design and finish I made peace with the movement and I am just enjoying the watch now. I bought mine with the rubber strap and I love the integration of the strap in the case but the clasp is so immense thick and the strap itself isn't on the thin side, so if you struggle with the Breitling single fold deployment clasp with the minder loop system for leather straps - this one is way thicker. I use a black alligator strap but after I saw your strap fashion show on the video, I think it is time to look for something fancier. Thank you for the inspiration. I am not sure but I think I'll go for the HORIZON Mid Size this year. I always wanted to have a square watch and the white dial looks cool. Thank you again for the video, you now have a new subscriber ;-)
Thanks for the very kind words, and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I might have another Minase video coming soon, although it won't be a detailed review and will be in the "highlight reel" format. I think square watches are really cool too, and I'm very tempted to get one. Maybe 2022 is the year of the square!
I really like your review. Exactly my feelings after a year with mine and this brand will get more and more attention for sure.
Thank you very much!
Are you still enjoying your watch? Any advice for those that are still looking?
Minase watches are incredible. I still don't fully understand them and it hurts my head sometimes thinking about the construction.
Haha, those are my feelings precisely.
Your reviews are the beeeeest of TH-cam.
You're too kind.
A typical Japanese product... excellently made and with a very distinct design language
Thanks for watching!
I really enjoyed your review ... thanks a lot! Great-looking watch!
I have a (strange!) question for you ... are you Scottish, by any chance? You definitely sound quite Scottish (and that’s a compliment ... because I’m Scottish 😃)
Thanks for watching!
Haha, not Scottish, but I don't blame you. My accent is all kinds of confused at this point. But I'm very much Indian.
Looks good
Great review. I love how detailed you are in these reviews. But I’m quite confused. The movement is fine, but nothing to look at, I really think they should have made it a solid case back as visually the movement is not a pretty one nor is it up to par with the rest of the watch.
Thank you very much for the kind words!
The former japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe wears this watch.
Yep, you are correct! Thanks for watching.
RIP
This is one of the largest price discrepancies between the watch on bracelet and not on bracelet.
It is quite a significant difference, but given the amount of work that goes into the bracelet, it is not surprising.
Are these 100% made in japan?
I believe the hands and movement are made in Switzerland, but everything else is made in Japan.
@@BeansAndBezels weird because seiko and citizen hand movement are made in japan but everything else in Malaysia or China. Thanks!
Very well finished parts, but it looks weird when they are put together. Not sure why, it’s could be just me. The style perhaps.
I can understand. These designs are definitely out of the ordinary and not for everyone!
I wanted to take one, back in 2018. But the 2824 movement is simply too entry level to pair with this watch. It need not be in-house; 2892 Top is a fine movement and is much more appropriate for this.
Meee - nah - say
Oh - kay
would prefer if they would have used a japanese movement. 9015 and decorate it. 9015 is on the level like the ETA 2892-2
That's an interesting perspective, however I find the aesthetics of the 9015s and the loud rotor sound to be quite underwhelming. I much prefer the 2892-2. The new Miyota movements launched last year look promising though.
@@BeansAndBezels which movement do you mean? I just mean if you buy a High end from Japan it would be nice to have also a Japanese movement.
@@PLBW81 I agree. A high end Japanese movement would be ideal for this watch.
I was referring to the Miyota Cal. 9051 that Citizen launched with their "Series 8" watches.
@@BeansAndBezels "Series 8 # yeah I remember - quite nice - could have been great...looking for a 2-3k watch was looking for a "the citizen" NA0000-59b but sold out...that kind of great quality, easy to service and understatement . Any recommendations?
It’s nice but they should’ve gone with a 2892 which has polished parts and better decoration that flatters the nature of this watch. The 2824 doesn’t look like it belongs there.
I believe they are upgrading to a 2892 shortly.
no such thing as zaratsu finishing
Here I am sitting here thinking about how I don't much like bent hands on watches, when you casually drop the $3000-$5000 bombshell. Ouch. It better be good when it's knocking on the door of Omega and other established, high-end watches. If you had the money, would you really buy this watch over mainstream, established competitors with in-house movements? I wouldn't.
Agree
Haha, absolutely fair! But these watches are on a whole different level and not in the same playing field as Omega and other $3000-5000 mid-tier luxury watches. You could say they're competing with Grand Seiko for case finishing... but doing a better job at it, in my opinion.
To answer your second question - yes, and I did! I purchased this watch (although pre-owned). I thought about it a lot during my review and I would buy this new at $5k too. BUT that is because I've grown to value design, engineering and finishing of the case, dial and other visual elements more than I do an in-house movement.
Movement could be the major reason to purchase a watch but shouldn't be the only one.
I was thinking about buying a grand seiko auto or SD for 6K and I've tried this (not planned). Well, I bought it instantly with bracelet and forgot about the boring snowflake. If you enjoy watches, this is not about brands or reputation but watchmaking. Next one might be a GS though, no issue :)
since they did put lume on the watch, they should have done it right.. disapointing