My guess is that in a few years, there will be a LOT of large diameter watches on the used market when the current fashion trend fades. Save your money now and buy that 44 mm bad boy, if you still want it, when the trendy boys are dumping them.
I own most all of the watches you mentioned in your video. My personal favorite bring the Tudor Black Bay 36 which known on bracelet. My wrist size is actually 7.2 but I prefer a smaller more refined watch. the Tudor Black Bay 36 on the stainless bracelet is by far my favorite out of the watches mentioned in your video. Keep up the excellent work. Great job.
I was seriously considering the 36mm BB. The size and neutral colour allow it to be dressed up or dressed down rather easily. The lacking of the bezel actually helps with the neutral, versatile, dare I say more elegant aesthetic. Not as water resistant as its bigger brother, but let's be honest, well over 95% of BB owners aren't diving any deeper than a swimming pool. Yes, it's ETA, but I would argue it is the best version of ETA one could get with the additions and modifications. The choice of one colour only, black, allows one to be very creative with strap types and colours. Equally stunning on the bracelet though! I should stop heralding this watch immediately as it may tempt me beyond self control! Thanks for another great vid.
I too have dipped my toe in the Sea of Tudor, although I did not drop anchor in the Bay of Black. Congrats on your new acquisition and may it serve you well. I chose the 41mm Blue Royal Date/Day. It seemed a suitable younger sibling to my aging Rolex Datejust Jubilee 36mm. I might not be a royal, but my left wrist is!
These are not "smaller" watches, they're traditional size. The *HUGE* , ugly pieces being sold today, look like wall - clocks riveted to dog - collars. They're just a fad, which, it is hoped, will die very soon.
A lot of seikos have sapphire. The divers don't because of the performance of sapphire compared to hardlex. Sapphire won't scratch but it will crack before hardlex will. I hope this clears things up for people, so they aren't always wondering why a 2000 dollar diver would use hardlex. Also all modern mechanical seiko movements use the diashock jewels. It's the bedrock of the seiko mechanical movement and is why they are so durable. It is printed on the alpinist as a decorative throwback and not to designate that this watch has diashock.
I was looking at my Seiko SARB033 and noticed Diashock printed on the case back. I scoured the internet and couldn't find anywhere that listed Diashock as one of the features on the SARB033. I am surprised that the SARB033 has Diashock yet it's not advertised anywhere...
Thanks for the video. I like your straightforward style of presentation. I have been aware of Nomos, but the Club is the first piece from them that has interested me.
Nice selection. I probably go with the tudor. I like everything about it except for the extended crown. Seiko sacm171 is a reasonably priced dress watch with a world class thermocompensated quartz movement. 34mm.
Not surprised to see seiko featured - I settled on the sarx045. The nomos is my favourite in your list. Seagull 63 often makes these lists - nice little watch!
Very interesting and nice video. All of the watches are great but my two favourites watches are Longines (I have the Conquest Heritage and I'm very happy with it) and Tudor,simple no complications and very well build. Thanks for the video and for sharing.
I would have added the Sinn 356 Flieger. Great quality and value at under £1500 on the bracelet and it's on it's own at that price point (or pretty much any price point) for being a 7750/SW500-powered chrono under 40mm in size. The Christopher Ward Trident Pro 38mm and Sinn 556 are also notable omissions. Finally, it's worth noting that the dial on the SARB033 isn't actually black, but is a very dark brown instead. Great watch though. I love mine.
Another great and thoughtful review. It is worth noting that both the Seiko SARB models reviewed can only be obtained on the grey market outside Japan, and therefore do not have any warrantee.
got my eye on one of those Tudors... I already have the Tudor BB Blue Bezel and cannot fault it. I understand this one also uses the same ETA 2824-2 movement.
The Seiko SARB033 is a versatile, well-made watch. My only complaint about it is that there isn't anti-reflective coating on the crystal, so there always seemed to be a lot of glare on my one (to the point I decided to sell it). Seems like Seiko doesn't put AR coating on their crystals until you get to the Grand Seiko level.
Oh, and I forgot to mention: Christopher Ward has a number of very nice 38 mm watches that are also very reasonably priced (I'm not a fan of the new logo though).
I’m having difficulty finding a Watch in the 30-34 mm range. When I look at blogs and websites for small watches, most suggestions are 38 mm!38 mm is not a small watch, neither is 36 mm! I love the looks of so many watches and am tired of seeing the same 10 or 12 that are right-sized for me. Please! Some variety, some selection!
I'm pretty sure by now people would agree that the sinn 556i should be been on this list. Literally half the price of the tudor 36, you get virtually the same bells and whistles plus a German brand. I believe tudor's watch only cost that much because of its prestige. Without its inhouse movement, regular 316L case and whatnots I cant justify its price besides being a part of Rolex.
While you might be right in terms of sheer value for money, don’t forget the fact that they don’t look the same :) plus, for someone wanting the Explorer 1 style, but not the price and snobbery of Rolex, the Tudor is a clear thumbs up !
@@valentinhoerzer you do realise this comment is 3 years old. If they want an explorer 1 look alike it wouldnt be a tudor bb 36. It looks nothing like the explorer. It is a plain watch with nothing but COSC specs. If they want an explorer 1 look alike without looking like a homage theres the Bell&Ross v1-92, halios universa (grey market), or the sinn 556a. All of them have one thing in common, numbers on the dial. If you ever owned a plain dial watch youd realize how boring it becomes.
Thanks again for yet another excellent video it was especially good to see the Alpinist back on TH-cam again. As for your new Tudor? Black Bay Red? Lol Whatever it is very well done for getting it. I hope you enjoy your new watch in good health! Take care bye for now Armand.... I've had a long think about it and I've revised my selection for what your new watch probably is.. Tudor Black Bay Blue on a leather strap? Lol Have a great evening bye for now.
+Peter Lorimer: Thank l you for another kind comment. My choice of Tudor may come as a surprise as it is not one of the models I was considering but rather a spur of the moment choice...
This gets ever more cryptic with each passing hour lol.. Vintage Tudor Prince on a brown leather strap and that's my final guess! lol. Whatever it is I'm sure your review of the piece will be up to your usual entertaining, informative and excellent standard. I'm looking forward to seeing it, as I'm sure all of your other regular viewers must be .. Bye for now Armand. Enjoy the rest of your day.
I don't have any watches in that price range or size but the Sarb looks nice. If I wanna go with something simple I use my Longines Military Heritage 1938. It does have 40mm case though. I used to wear my old Rado Diastar all the time which is 36mm but after wearing divers and such for a year the Rado looks so tiny and for my 7 1/4" wrist 40mm to 42mm seems best. I did own a Seiko that was a bit smaller and it wore nice but I gifted it to someone. What do you think of the Khaki Models from Hamilton? I am thinking of getting one of those fun models...
Great video. What are the odds I am wearing my SARB017, the alpinist, while watching this video? It is a great watch, and can go toe to toe with watches costing 5 times as much. I have a 6.5" wrist, so I have to keep to smaller watches as well, 42mm is the largest I can wear comfortably.
Hi my friend, just a slight correction, the blackbay 36 has 19mm lug width I own one as well, it is fantastic and those applied indices really brings the life into the dial cheers
In reality the Alpinist is a bit over 39mm and the official price tag is 50.000 Yen. As far as i know the price tag on the SARB 033 is 45.000 Yen. Both great watches for the price.
Is the lug width 20mm on the black bay like you stated? I'm very close to picking one up but im sure that through the research iv done on this brilliant piece states 19mm? Many thanks, JWE.
I purchased a Seiko 5 six months ago and it was extremely accurate. I happened to drop in onto my tile floor and it looked fine, wasn't scratched, was still running but it seemed to start gaining about a minute a day afterward. I'm just curious if anybody knows what I can do about it, and will it cost more to have it serviced or looked at than to just buy a new one for $50.
Glen Daly Look on uTube on how to adjust mechanical watches, the are made to be adjusted to run faster or slower. The tool to remove the back can be gotten on eBay, under watch tools or go to Harbor Freight. They sell a surprising amount of watch tools, use their 20% off coupon. If you don't want to give it a go by yourself I would think someone who knows their way around mechanical watches can do it for you.
Why don't you tell us what color the lume is on watches when you review them?!? Maybe you don't know, or maybe you don't think it is important? I think it is like describing the sky, but neglecting to mention what it looks like at night.
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I can hardly wait for the giant watch trend to die
Huh?
myvenusinuranus
Agreed
I do too.
My guess is that in a few years, there will be a LOT of large diameter watches on the used market when the current fashion trend fades. Save your money now and buy that 44 mm bad boy, if you still want it, when the trendy boys are dumping them.
You wouldn't if you had 8" wrists like me!
I own most all of the watches you mentioned in your video. My personal favorite bring the Tudor Black Bay 36 which known on bracelet. My wrist size is actually 7.2 but I prefer a smaller more refined watch. the Tudor Black Bay 36 on the stainless bracelet is by far my favorite out of the watches mentioned in your video. Keep up the excellent work. Great job.
I was considering buying an Alpinist, but in the end bought a BB36 - I’d still quite like the Alpinist as well - thanks for featuring it!
Though quite inexpensive, I think the Hamilton Khaki Field Watch (2804-2) is a pretty damn good everyday 38mm watch.
I have a Hamilton khaki field automatic 38mm and love it.
I was seriously considering the 36mm BB. The size and neutral colour allow it to be dressed up or dressed down rather easily. The lacking of the bezel actually helps with the neutral, versatile, dare I say more elegant aesthetic. Not as water resistant as its bigger brother, but let's be honest, well over 95% of BB owners aren't diving any deeper than a swimming pool. Yes, it's ETA, but I would argue it is the best version of ETA one could get with the additions and modifications. The choice of one colour only, black, allows one to be very creative with strap types and colours. Equally stunning on the bracelet though! I should stop heralding this watch immediately as it may tempt me beyond self control! Thanks for another great vid.
so did you get it in the end bro?
Have you bought it? I mean…its six years ago
@@farhatbdhj Hello, I ended up getting a Rolex instead
Ha ha, I never bought it. I bought a Rolex instead. Still a nice watch tho.
I too have dipped my toe in the Sea of Tudor, although I did not drop anchor in the Bay of Black. Congrats on your new acquisition and may it serve you well. I chose the 41mm Blue Royal Date/Day. It seemed a suitable younger sibling to my aging Rolex Datejust Jubilee 36mm. I might not be a royal, but my left wrist is!
These are not "smaller" watches, they're traditional size. The *HUGE* , ugly pieces being sold today, look like wall - clocks riveted to dog - collars. They're just a fad, which, it is hoped, will die very soon.
Roger Baker True
Amen to that.
A lot of seikos have sapphire. The divers don't because of the performance of sapphire compared to hardlex. Sapphire won't scratch but it will crack before hardlex will. I hope this clears things up for people, so they aren't always wondering why a 2000 dollar diver would use hardlex. Also all modern mechanical seiko movements use the diashock jewels. It's the bedrock of the seiko mechanical movement and is why they are so durable. It is printed on the alpinist as a decorative throwback and not to designate that this watch has diashock.
I was looking at my Seiko SARB033 and noticed Diashock printed on the case back. I scoured the internet and couldn't find anywhere that listed Diashock as one of the features on the SARB033.
I am surprised that the SARB033 has Diashock yet it's not advertised anywhere...
My MM200 must be fake then, it has sapphire 🤣
Thanks for the video. I like your straightforward style of presentation. I have been aware of Nomos, but the Club is the first piece from them that has interested me.
Nice selection. I probably go with the tudor. I like everything about it except for the extended crown. Seiko sacm171 is a reasonably priced dress watch with a world class thermocompensated quartz movement. 34mm.
the nomos' lugs are ridiculously long :D
Not surprised to see seiko featured - I settled on the sarx045.
The nomos is my favourite in your list.
Seagull 63 often makes these lists - nice little watch!
Would be nice if Tudor would issue a ranger @ 36mm.
even 38 tbh. the 41 just makes me think its a tool watch that lost its bezel
@@mihir1997 Tool watch isn't synonymous with dive watch. You can have a tOoL wAtCh that's durable, rugged and _NOT_ have a rotating bezel.
Pleased to see the Longines Conquest on the list! I bought one several years ago because it's small and subtle. Lovely watch.
chris penn I own the same one since 4 years ago and I love it. Great watch.
Nice list. The Seiko Alpinist is a real gem.
Great review. Not sure but i think the lugs on the tudor 36 are 19mm, not 20.
Great video, and thanks so much for listing the watches in the description!
The Longines is stunning!
BB36 lug width is 19mm!
I think I will buy the Tudor BB 36 , lovely watch
Very interesting and nice video. All of the watches are great but my two favourites watches are Longines (I have the Conquest Heritage and I'm very happy with it) and Tudor,simple no complications and very well build. Thanks for the video and for sharing.
Great video as always. A pop shield on the microphone would be a benefit!
Well done Armand. I like the focus on a variety of pieces for smaller wrists.
I would have added the Sinn 356 Flieger. Great quality and value at under £1500 on the bracelet and it's on it's own at that price point (or pretty much any price point) for being a 7750/SW500-powered chrono under 40mm in size.
The Christopher Ward Trident Pro 38mm and Sinn 556 are also notable omissions.
Finally, it's worth noting that the dial on the SARB033 isn't actually black, but is a very dark brown instead. Great watch though. I love mine.
definitely black on the sarb033. Atleast on the specific version that SeiyaJapan ships.
Another great and thoughtful review. It is worth noting that both the Seiko SARB models reviewed can only be obtained on the grey market outside Japan, and therefore do not have any warrantee.
John B jk
got my eye on one of those Tudors... I already have the Tudor BB Blue Bezel and cannot fault it. I understand this one also uses the same ETA 2824-2 movement.
The Seiko SARB033 is a versatile, well-made watch. My only complaint about it is that there isn't anti-reflective coating on the crystal, so there always seemed to be a lot of glare on my one (to the point I decided to sell it). Seems like Seiko doesn't put AR coating on their crystals until you get to the Grand Seiko level.
Oh, and I forgot to mention: Christopher Ward has a number of very nice 38 mm watches that are also very reasonably priced (I'm not a fan of the new logo though).
I’m having difficulty finding a Watch in the 30-34 mm range. When I look at blogs and websites for small watches, most suggestions are 38 mm!38 mm is not a small watch, neither is 36 mm! I love the looks of so many watches and am tired of seeing the same 10 or 12 that are right-sized for me. Please! Some variety, some selection!
I'm pretty sure by now people would agree that the sinn 556i should be been on this list. Literally half the price of the tudor 36, you get virtually the same bells and whistles plus a German brand. I believe tudor's watch only cost that much because of its prestige. Without its inhouse movement, regular 316L case and whatnots I cant justify its price besides being a part of Rolex.
While you might be right in terms of sheer value for money, don’t forget the fact that they don’t look the same :) plus, for someone wanting the Explorer 1 style, but not the price and snobbery of Rolex, the Tudor is a clear thumbs up !
@@valentinhoerzer you do realise this comment is 3 years old. If they want an explorer 1 look alike it wouldnt be a tudor bb 36. It looks nothing like the explorer. It is a plain watch with nothing but COSC specs. If they want an explorer 1 look alike without looking like a homage theres the Bell&Ross v1-92, halios universa (grey market), or the sinn 556a. All of them have one thing in common, numbers on the dial. If you ever owned a plain dial watch youd realize how boring it becomes.
Great topic.. I have a SARB033. The bracelet isn't bad, but I would have paid more for an even better one.
Thanks again for yet another excellent video it was especially good to see the Alpinist back on TH-cam again. As for your new Tudor? Black Bay Red? Lol Whatever it is very well done for getting it. I hope you enjoy your new watch in good health! Take care bye for now Armand.... I've had a long think about it and I've revised my selection for what your new watch probably is.. Tudor Black Bay Blue on a leather strap? Lol Have a great evening bye for now.
+Peter Lorimer: Thank l you for another kind comment. My choice of Tudor may come as a surprise as it is not one of the models I was considering but rather a spur of the moment choice...
This gets ever more cryptic with each passing hour lol.. Vintage Tudor Prince on a brown leather strap and that's my final guess! lol. Whatever it is I'm sure your review of the piece will be up to your usual entertaining, informative and excellent standard. I'm looking forward to seeing it, as I'm sure all of your other regular viewers must be .. Bye for now Armand. Enjoy the rest of your day.
The Seiko Sarg009 and 011 both have sapphire crystals which I appreciate! :) Both great sub$400 watches.
Wish Nomos would shorten the lug length on their timepieces. Their 36 & 38s wear so much larger bc of how long the lugs are.
Agreed. Love nomos designs in general but most of them have ugly long lugs.
I don't have any watches in that price range or size but the Sarb looks nice. If I wanna go with something simple I use my Longines Military Heritage 1938. It does have 40mm case though. I used to wear my old Rado Diastar all the time which is 36mm but after wearing divers and such for a year the Rado looks so tiny and for my 7 1/4" wrist 40mm to 42mm seems best. I did own a Seiko that was a bit smaller and it wore nice but I gifted it to someone. What do you think of the Khaki Models from Hamilton? I am thinking of getting one of those fun models...
Great video. What are the odds I am wearing my SARB017, the alpinist, while watching this video? It is a great watch, and can go toe to toe with watches costing 5 times as much. I have a 6.5" wrist, so I have to keep to smaller watches as well, 42mm is the largest I can wear comfortably.
Every watcch you discussed is on my wish list. Incredible idn't it.
Good video man! I like your voice and the watches are nice too!
Lug width of the BB36 is 19mm and not 20mm as you state, this makes it difficult to find straps.
I love the “Jupiter” intro.
Hi my friend, just a slight correction, the blackbay 36 has 19mm lug width
I own one as well, it is fantastic and those applied indices really brings the life into the dial
cheers
In reality the Alpinist is a bit over 39mm and the official price tag is 50.000 Yen. As far as i know the price tag on the SARB 033 is 45.000 Yen. Both great watches for the price.
Is the lug width 20mm on the black bay like you stated? I'm very close to picking one up but im sure that through the research iv done on this brilliant piece states 19mm? Many thanks, JWE.
Armand I found this watch on amazon its calleed De Tomasso. have you heard of this and what do you think?
what do you think of the sinn 556a?
I purchased a Seiko 5 six months ago and it was extremely accurate. I happened to drop in onto my tile floor and it looked fine, wasn't scratched, was still running but it seemed to start gaining about a minute a day afterward. I'm just curious if anybody knows what I can do about it, and will it cost more to have it serviced or looked at than to just buy a new one for $50.
Glen Daly Look on uTube on how to adjust mechanical watches, the are made to be adjusted to run faster or slower. The tool to remove the back can be gotten on eBay, under watch tools or go to Harbor Freight. They sell a surprising amount of watch tools, use their 20% off coupon. If you don't want to give it a go by yourself I would think someone who knows their way around mechanical watches can do it for you.
Buy vintage Omega. I own a 1949 Omega Tresor it is 36mm. It fits goods. It is accurate and is quite accurate.
Any suggestion where to buy used certified or pre owned good quality Watches in USA.
please
Bit off topic but.... What is the music from the intro to your video?? Conan?? Damn, Ive heard it before and I remember it but I cant quite place it!
The music is: Jupiter the bringer of Jollity
they're Weill always be larger watches for people with larger wrists, it's the nutcases with 6" wrists wearing 46mm+ watches
great vid. the sarb017 is really 39+mm measured.
I wish the black bay was 38, it'd be perfect.
It wears a lot larger than 36 in my opinion. The ratio of dial to case is phenomenal. try it out.
What about the Sinn 556 ?
Emmanuel Clais it's not very affordable
but a tudor bb 36 is?
I got a 556 A new,from an AD for £973.75 on bracelet with leather strap thrown in .Doesn’t get much better!
In practice the average accuracy seems to settle out at around +/- 4-6 secs day..
Where is your Tudor unboxing/review?
More great content mate, cheers
Rado captain cook 37mm for Gorgeous Look and pricepoint.
You can get the midsize Bond Seamaster for less than 700 dollars
Big Invicta's forever! Ooops, time for my Thorazine drip ;)
Should I get the automatic or manual stova?
Andres Galante Manual
Tudor BB 36 is 19mm lug width
Is that music from "Conan the Barbarian?" It is awesome.
greghowardbell
The music is from Gustav Holsts “The Planets “.
Jupiter to be specific
excellent informative video. thanks
I prefer to call my wrists "Precision" size.
Why don't you tell us what color the lume is on watches when you review them?!? Maybe you don't know, or maybe you don't think it is important? I think it is like describing the sky, but neglecting to mention what it looks like at night.
Tudor bb lugs are 19mm.
fantastic information.. thanks.
What? No Timex Weekender???? The perfect 38mm watch.
Hi what is ur introductory music? Theme
Holst, Planets Suite.
Jupiter
Apparently you own none of the watched you discuss, do you?
Anything above 39mm is a crime
Sinn U200 should have been here! :)
A great one.
Why don’t you feature watches without all the superfluous gadgets? Not everyone is a diver.
Hello watch contusiasts ! 🖐️☺️
seikos are usually more accurate than what the websites say
That Stowa looks like a bedside clock. Bit bland and boring looking.
39mm is the sweet spot.
JUPITER!
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