You don't have to tell me twice how nice this one is. I'm sold and will be adding this to my basket. $91 for a Sea-Gull is a deal that can't be passed up and throwing 20 or 30 dollars worth of straps into the basket still makes this an unbeleivable value. Cheers
I have a very similar watch that I got around this time last year. Mine has 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12. It's smaller at 38mm and 8mm thick. Manual wind equivalent of this one I'd say. Got it for around 100, great watch.
I got the manual wind one too. Cracking dress watch. Shipped from Europe as well which meant it got to me in a week or so as opposed to the slow boat from china.
Well, I'll give you an update. My watch arrived & you're absolutely right. This watch is a real stunner. Simple & unfussy, I'm really happy with it & would like to thank you for giving me the little persuasion in buying it. 😂 I was looking at some & they're over 3k, so I'm well happy.
Gorgeous dress watch let down by its strap but that's easily rectified. How they've managed to keep it so thin is amazing. Beautifully finished and an absolute steal at that price. Seagull brand is well known so the movement will be good as well. Lack of hacking and no AR is a bit of a let down. Usual excellent review Gary.👍⌚😎
Besides the shortish minute hand as mentioned, the hands and capped center are gorgeous, wonderful font used. Thin case, compact lug to lug, just a classy dial!
Hello world. Movement is 20 jewels ST1701 (TY2706) and has bi directional winding rotor, decorated. Great watch with great specs and great price. Minimalistic look, no need to change date if not worn for 2 or more days, a real plus if you rotate watches. Absolutely superb !
I nearly tossed the original strap, save for the buckle, but out of piety for the cow I decided to first heat it up with a heat gun and soften it by massaging into it what turned out to be a rather ridiculous amount of leather conditioner and squeezing it with a pair of round-nose pliers. This has already improved not only the feel, but also the look of the strap quite considerably, as the leather is now nicely pliable and the faux croc embossing is far less apparent. Maybe I'll take an iron to it tomorrow. I can't wait for the quality straps to arrive, though.
It looks nice to me and for that Price, amazing Value! I gotta Say i love that Vario Strap and the others looked great too. I wouldn't normally See the Value in a Dressier Watch, as I'm not likely to wear it very often, but at this Price, I'd get one and not be bothered if it sat unworn for a while.
It’s a great looking watch Gary, and looks extremely well balanced without a date complication and does look the business with a nice vintage leather strap. By the way, great baseball swing!!!
Just goes to show how overpriced San Martins have become. When Seagul, which is a far bigger brand can create a better looking, mechanical watch for cheaper
It's a nice watch. I'll put it that way. I find the Sea-gulls with the blued hands and the Arabic numerals, the watches homaging a certain brand with N somewhat more exciting. But that's just me.
It’s a great looking dress watch. Perfect size for my large wrist. Hard to go wrong with a Sea-Gull at this price point. Unfortunately the link for this watch does not work even if I paste it in my browser.
@@17Blower when clicking the link, it brings me to a search results page and when I copy it in my web browser I get page not found. Weird! I had to try it again, same results.
Sea-Gull have now provided a $5 discount code! 9EIEMCWN72CH see the video description for more!Here is the link to the Grand Seiko Giveaway! th-cam.com/video/-EChZGDoNJo/w-d-xo.html
I have the rose gold version with black dial - my particular example has an hour hand misalignment that's noticeable if you look for it. Aside from that, very nicely presented as your macro shots highlight. I've taken to wearing it again, and try not to look too closely at the hour hand - life is short, and it's a relatively cheap watch, so why worry? I suspect that minimalism isn't quite my thing, so this watch was never going to be my absolute favourite - that's not Sea-Gull's fault of course, just me getting to know my own taste in watches.
It's not an international gesture - some places there's head-bowing, or putting your hand on your heart, or where I'm from there's hitting that like and subscribe button.
Gary I know this is an older video but I'm looking at the Milfortic field watch. What is the difference between the ST17 movement and the ST1701? Any thoughts of the Milfortic brand? I like their dirty dozen homage. Thanks
Hello Gary, I know this video was uploaded a year ago but may I ask if the rotor of this watch is Bidirectional winding like the Seiko 7S26 movement? Thanks.
I've seen you in 3 new videos today Gary. If I see you again, in going to need you take out the trash and maybe do some dishes. Great job as always, keep it up.
Hacking isn't so important, is it? I'd just just wait for the seconds hand to reach 12 o'clock to properly align the minutes hand, and set the watch to the previous minute (if it runs fast), or the next minute (if it runs slow). No problem, really.
i am looking at this watch, but i cannot decide, it has an attractive price tag which i can afford, I come across your video, thank you for your video, I can have a more informed decision.
I have the seagull hand wind - nomos like - where i dislike the fact that the crown is on the smaller size. The watch is a favorite. It appears the bigger crown on this, but someone thought it was a good idea.
I remember a few years ago San Martin was around $150.00 and now they have gone up to or almost $400.00 even up to $500.00. I was chasing the White vintage look face gmt when it was around $250 and now it’s almost $400 or more. Unreal!
San Martin is getting too arrogant for their own good. Plus, their logo looks like a 12 year old drew it. I would never pay what they're asking for their watches. I'd take Cronos or Sugess over San Martin all day, every day.
LOL! We're waiting for a summer sale from AE, but right next to my house some insulation styrofoam is coming like snow! All over the place! Is it Christmas already??? 😂😂😂
Does anyone else have this and think the movement sounds loud when on wrist? I have one and it’s very audible when moving the wrist around, wonder if it’s a fault with mine or just the way it is?
What a pity, if they would offer the same watch, just with a better movement, for example the St1812, and charge maybe US$200, it be the almost a perfect deal.
Terrific review and what a nice little find from Sea Gul I might have to treat myself even though I don't really look at dress watches. Could you tell me the automatic movement is it bi or uni directional? Thanks Gary
Entertaining and informative review! I might snag this through your affiliate link! BUT, I'd be thankful for some help regarding Ali Express. I haven't ever used it and I wonder if there are hidden fees such as import tax and shipping cost/time from hell? Thanks
Lovely. I wish they made their dress watches with a smaller diameter. That Nomos homage would look great at 35/36, but you can see in the customer pics it's a bit too big on a lot of people.
How in the h*ll are you finding these watches on aliexpress, everytime I do a search I can never find the specific watch or brand I'm looking for. For example, I search San Martin and just get listing for Pagani instead.
Put one in your basket ready. The price will adjust when the sale starts and will 'reserve' one until you check out. Edit: set your alarm to just before the sale starts instead!
putting it in your basket doesn't reserve it...Jody only said that so more people would use his affiliate links...I pulled him up on it and since then he's stopped saying it.
Sea-Gull are arguably the highest quality AliExpress brand. But I'd add a disclaimer that Tianjin Sea-Gull is state-owned, so you're directly funding the CCP. I added 'thank you Winnie the Pooh' to my 5-star feedback on a SG watch...it got deleted 😂
So? Why are you bringing politics into watches? Should we boycott american microbrands for US being involve in multiple wars including invasion or nuclear genocide of hiroshima/nagasaki civillians for the last 4 decades??
@@yusufbest4475 Because some people care about not directly funding regimes that are openly anti-freedom of speech, anti-human rights, and anti-democracy.
You don't have to tell me twice how nice this one is. I'm sold and will be adding this to my basket. $91 for a Sea-Gull is a deal that can't be passed up and throwing 20 or 30 dollars worth of straps into the basket still makes this an unbeleivable value. Cheers
I know im sold too , looks good .
I have been a fan of Sea-gull watches for 5 years now. It's good to see new followers getting on board.
Lol. Yeah, you're the top man, mate. Lol
I have a very similar watch that I got around this time last year. Mine has 2, 4, 8, 10 and 12. It's smaller at 38mm and 8mm thick. Manual wind equivalent of this one I'd say. Got it for around 100, great watch.
Which one was it, Eoghan? The smaller diameter and thickness sounds perfect!
@@benjamr68 see my post above you'll find the thin manual wind watches on that page
I got the manual wind one too. Cracking dress watch. Shipped from Europe as well which meant it got to me in a week or so as opposed to the slow boat from china.
@@benjamr68 I tried to send the link but TH-cam deleted my comment. It's on the seagull official store. Currently €140
That is one very pretty dress watch, and such quality on the macros. 😍 I might well be hitting your affiliate link, Gary!
sweet! Thanks!
Well, I'll give you an update. My watch arrived & you're absolutely right. This watch is a real stunner. Simple & unfussy, I'm really happy with it & would like to thank you for giving me the little persuasion in buying it. 😂 I was looking at some & they're over 3k, so I'm well happy.
Wow…that’s awesome
Will you be doing a top watches to look for during the sale? They are always helpful. But love seeing you back to your cheerful self.
Yes, filming it now!
Gorgeous dress watch let down by its strap but that's easily rectified. How they've managed to keep it so thin is amazing. Beautifully finished and an absolute steal at that price. Seagull brand is well known so the movement will be good as well. Lack of hacking and no AR is a bit of a let down. Usual excellent review Gary.👍⌚😎
Besides the shortish minute hand as mentioned, the hands and capped center are gorgeous, wonderful font used. Thin case, compact lug to lug, just a classy dial!
Hello world.
Movement is 20 jewels ST1701 (TY2706) and has bi directional winding rotor, decorated.
Great watch with great specs and great price. Minimalistic look, no need to change date if not worn for 2 or more days, a real plus if you rotate watches.
Absolutely superb !
It’s a little stunner. Looks incredible on the burgundy strap.
I've just ordered one, £54. I'm amazed.
I nearly tossed the original strap, save for the buckle, but out of piety for the cow I decided to first heat it up with a heat gun and soften it by massaging into it what turned out to be a rather ridiculous amount of leather conditioner and squeezing it with a pair of round-nose pliers. This has already improved not only the feel, but also the look of the strap quite considerably, as the leather is now nicely pliable and the faux croc embossing is far less apparent. Maybe I'll take an iron to it tomorrow. I can't wait for the quality straps to arrive, though.
It looks nice to me and for that Price, amazing Value!
I gotta Say i love that Vario Strap and the others looked great too.
I wouldn't normally See the Value in a Dressier Watch, as I'm not likely to wear it very often, but at this Price, I'd get one and not be bothered if it sat unworn for a while.
You are such a funny and nice guy, Gary! So funny how you explain your "intro-gesture" 😁 It became your Trademark already! 🙃
Wow, I like this one! Beautiful classy dial. A bit too big for a dress watch (for me, at least).
This one would be great at 36mm.
It’s a great looking watch Gary, and looks extremely well balanced without a date complication and does look the business with a nice vintage leather strap. By the way, great baseball swing!!!
Just goes to show how overpriced San Martins have become. When Seagul, which is a far bigger brand can create a better looking, mechanical watch for cheaper
Nice watch and on that ox blood strap it looks great
Ordered it during the march sale, $66. And some change delivered. 🥳
Ordered july 2023 for 69 dollars !
It's a nice watch. I'll put it that way. I find the Sea-gulls with the blued hands and the Arabic numerals, the watches homaging a certain brand with N somewhat more exciting. But that's just me.
Nolex? Nomega? Natek?
It’s a great looking dress watch. Perfect size for my large wrist. Hard to go wrong with a Sea-Gull at this price point.
Unfortunately the link for this watch does not work even if I paste it in my browser.
Thats odd, The link works for me.
@@17Blower when clicking the link, it brings me to a search results page and when I copy it in my web browser I get page not found. Weird! I had to try it again, same results.
Great looking time peice but don't forget + 20 Vat. Still decent value.
Sea-Gull have now provided a $5 discount code! 9EIEMCWN72CH see the video description for more!Here is the link to the Grand Seiko Giveaway! th-cam.com/video/-EChZGDoNJo/w-d-xo.html
Sea hyphen Gull because there are Seagulls out there ! Nice dress watch and great value, movement nicely decorated and shown off!!
Agree, nice decorations at this price point. I did not expect this. I ordered the black dial.
I have the rose gold version with black dial - my particular example has an hour hand misalignment that's noticeable if you look for it. Aside from that, very nicely presented as your macro shots highlight. I've taken to wearing it again, and try not to look too closely at the hour hand - life is short, and it's a relatively cheap watch, so why worry? I suspect that minimalism isn't quite my thing, so this watch was never going to be my absolute favourite - that's not Sea-Gull's fault of course, just me getting to know my own taste in watches.
By the way, Gary, it appears that the $3 off every $30 is capped again at $9 off 😳😬
It's not an international gesture - some places there's head-bowing, or putting your hand on your heart, or where I'm from there's hitting that like and subscribe button.
Gary I know this is an older video but I'm looking at the Milfortic field watch. What is the difference between the ST17 movement and the ST1701? Any thoughts of the Milfortic brand? I like their dirty dozen homage. Thanks
I paid 55 € for this and it's coming tomorrow. I'm looking forward beacause I only saw positive reviews on it !
Hello Gary, I know this video was uploaded a year ago but may I ask if the rotor of this watch is Bidirectional winding like the Seiko 7S26 movement? Thanks.
Nice on that red strap..I might have to pick one of these up for a dress watch
I've seen you in 3 new videos today Gary. If I see you again, in going to need you take out the trash and maybe do some dishes. Great job as always, keep it up.
Hacking isn't so important, is it? I'd just just wait for the seconds hand to reach 12 o'clock to properly align the minutes hand, and set the watch to the previous minute (if it runs fast), or the next minute (if it runs slow). No problem, really.
i am looking at this watch, but i cannot decide, it has an attractive price tag which i can afford, I come across your video, thank you for your video, I can have a more informed decision.
Hi. Great video and great watch. Can you provide a link to the tanned strap please. Thanks.
I have the seagull hand wind - nomos like - where i dislike the fact that the crown is on the smaller size.
The watch is a favorite. It appears the bigger crown on this, but someone thought it was a good idea.
any nice recommendation on aliexpress for a natoband? and its 20mm right?
My coupon still hasn't shown up at all yet! What a bummer! lol I don't have too much of a need for a dress watch, but great review non the less! 🍻
Yeah right!? Keep swinging that Baseball bay!!😎
Entry level ... no hacking movement ... made me immediately think Sea-Gull's version of the 8215? Is there the same rotor spin?
Hey between thst seagull and the seiko snk809 would you suggest the seagull as a cheaper mechanical option or to put little bit more for the seiko
the dial is more like a cream than white or the white balance is a little off in the video?
I remember a few years ago San Martin was around $150.00 and now they have gone up to or almost $400.00 even up to $500.00. I was chasing the White vintage look face gmt when it was around $250 and now it’s almost $400 or more. Unreal!
San Martin is getting too arrogant for their own good. Plus, their logo looks like a 12 year old drew it. I would never pay what they're asking for their watches. I'd take Cronos or Sugess over San Martin all day, every day.
I like this watch, thanks for the review..Gary !
Greetz from a Watch lover 😄😀
Are Seagull trying to bust into the sharp price market? It’s really nice…liked that other one you showed recently as well
The wall clock in the background is awesome what is the model name ?
ye, that's a nice one, some confusing options in the store, with some dials with arabic numerals, as I like, but not in all color ways ... thinking 🤔
LOL! We're waiting for a summer sale from AE, but right next to my house some insulation styrofoam is coming like snow! All over the place! Is it Christmas already??? 😂😂😂
Nice watch at a good price, I think I prefer the Merkur 38mm hand winding vintage style watches though.
@@rayhann8626 I have a Merkur, and would happily buy another.
No hacking on a dress watch isn't a big problem.
And this looks like a strap monster!
Truely a home run!
40mm a little small perhaps for my wrist and personal taste, but what a bargain. Nice video, as always. Kind regards David Rutherford
Does anyone else have this and think the movement sounds loud when on wrist? I have one and it’s very audible when moving the wrist around, wonder if it’s a fault with mine or just the way it is?
I hold my smoking pipe. It's also really good for pointing towards things 😂
The watch is a really classic good looking piece. Very nice 👌
I like the baseball bat thing. Thanks for your work!
What a pity, if they would offer the same watch, just with a better movement, for example the St1812, and charge maybe US$200, it be the almost a perfect deal.
Terrific review and what a nice little find from Sea Gul I might have to treat myself even though I don't really look at dress watches. Could you tell me the automatic movement is it bi or uni directional? Thanks Gary
It is bidirectional. Good watch, good movement
69 euros, acabo de comprarlo y la verdad que las fotos y videos no le hacen justicia, en vivo es un reloj escandalosamente bonito.
Mr. Gary your an awesome reviewer!👍
The link provided for this watch isn't working 😔
Entertaining and informative review! I might snag this through your affiliate link! BUT, I'd be thankful for some help regarding Ali Express. I haven't ever used it and I wonder if there are hidden fees such as import tax and shipping cost/time from hell? Thanks
Its nice but dress watch can go smaller in size.. 35mm please..
Oh man!
I think I sold it for more !
For me silver hands on white dial are unreadable.
Anyhow for me it is 123 euros in Ireland.
I have one orient, white dial. Hard to read time, sometimes... Depends on lighting. But i will avoid in future white dial with shiny hands.
Why are they called sea gull ? Lol yes I agree a lot of watch for the money. Great show by the way.
International sign for gratitude looks an awful lot like the international sign for, lets go seal clubbing 😁
lol, thanks craig....they are similar but I can assure you, the one I was demonstrating was the gratitude one!
A baby seal walks into a club.
What's a seals favorite liquor?
Canadian Club.
Nice, classy piece.
I liked that Burgundy strap. Can you direct me to it ? Is it the strapple in your link ? Thanks
It's a Vario. Just go to their website.
yes it's a vario italian leather strap
It must be a caviar watch for carp money...
Lovely. I wish they made their dress watches with a smaller diameter. That Nomos homage would look great at 35/36, but you can see in the customer pics it's a bit too big on a lot of people.
Keep your handshake bro... Some people just don't know don't they? 😁
90$ for a Sea-Gull automatic is really great value.
How in the h*ll are you finding these watches on aliexpress, everytime I do a search I can never find the specific watch or brand I'm looking for. For example, I search San Martin and just get listing for Pagani instead.
It’s $77.90 today on aliexpress!
July 2023, 69 dollars
All dimensions and thinness make it look expensive. 👍
🤔 To my eyes the subdial seems off centered to the left.
Affiliate link not working
Did you copy and paste it into your internet search bar?
@@ilikewatches no...links dont require it.
Ok but I specifically put a note in there because there does seem to be an issue with this particular link
I imagine these will sell out as soon as the sale begins while I am still asleep.
Put one in your basket ready. The price will adjust when the sale starts and will 'reserve' one until you check out.
Edit: set your alarm to just before the sale starts instead!
putting it in your basket doesn't reserve it...Jody only said that so more people would use his affiliate links...I pulled him up on it and since then he's stopped saying it.
@@ilikewatches Seriously? Man that's shady!
@@the_once-and-future_king. we seen shadier in the watch youtube scene though lmao
@@hannahssl1208 This is true.
Just took this home for USD $70 even on Ali. Grab them while you can.
I would have guessed 43mm at first.
I got one with a black face on amazon for 68 euro.
Very good value.
i wish it had 38mm instead of 40mm
If this was 38 mm it would be perfect
Damn, Ive just spent up in watch stuff for a while too 🙄
would be perfect with 37mm. Shame..
I thought you were swinging a cricket bat!
Very nice, some vintage notes, I guess the thickness is due to lack of a rota
Your link isn't working Gary
did you copy and paste it into explorer?
@@ilikewatches no, just clicked directly from my android phone
The second option works
I thought you were casting a fishing rod.
Nice watch
If it's attacking you don't know what to do here with your hands during the video you should do a wrist check
hahaha
😍 Spain
Tempting!
youre swinging a 2-handed sword at your viewers as a friendly greeting.... baseball bat, thats ridiculous
I can’t own a watch that says sea gull
love that seagull cheers
that's a handsome watch or as the french would say " belle " watch
3$ off every 30$ not applying…..
Simple, classic…..you mean BORING! 😆
Sea-Gull are arguably the highest quality AliExpress brand.
But I'd add a disclaimer that Tianjin Sea-Gull is state-owned, so you're directly funding the CCP. I added 'thank you Winnie the Pooh' to my 5-star feedback on a SG watch...it got deleted 😂
So? Why are you bringing politics into watches? Should we boycott american microbrands for US being involve in multiple wars including invasion or nuclear genocide of hiroshima/nagasaki civillians for the last 4 decades??
@@yusufbest4475 Because some people care about not directly funding regimes that are openly anti-freedom of speech, anti-human rights, and anti-democracy.