Reviewing the Vertex M100A - A perfect fieldwatch and the real modern dirty dozen
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- In this video I am taking a closer look at the Vertex M100A. A revival of one of the original dirty dozen watches. This watch took me by surprise, if you are on the lookout for a killer field/tool watch ... even brands like omega, JLC, IWC haven't done a reissue this good...
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00:00 Intro
00:41 History
02:27 Specifications
02:55 Movement
03:08 Case
03:48 Lume, oh boy the LUME
04:32 Dial
05:25 Strap Options
07:03 Thoughts
08:30 Not the end - บันเทิง
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Awesome cinematography Tom! Learned a bunch about such an amazing watch and brand. Can't wait to see more of your content and to see your channel grow, you deserve it!
Thanks David. Appreciate the kind words. They also motivate me to continue and hopefully maybe grow a bit
The quality of your channel is simply a cut above. Great work, Tom. Love final scenes.
That is way too kind man 🙏
Stunning video Tom, wow! Packed with history, details and some stunning videography of a very handsome watch. This is something I am certain Don will be very proud of, exactly like the M100A. Great to get a look behind the camera too you lovely man you x Thanks for sharing this one with us!
Thank you R ! I think I’ll go back into hiding now tho
No no, more more more!
Another killer video, you sure made an awesome watch look even more amazing!!! And then there's that big reveal at the end....well done Tom👏👏
Sorry I made you sticking around for that Stefan 😂
Absolutely incredible Tom, a brilliant review and photography - some of the best images of this watch I have seen. I own the manual wind M100 and it is very special to me. Vertex are killing it. Keep it up 👏👏👏
Oh wow. Your are one of the lucky ones with that manual wind !? Thx for the kind words 🙏
Much appreciate the fantastic review and footage. Vertex has come to attention of late and this piece is now on my list; it’s certainly different from my other pieces.
Thx for taking time for leaving me this feedback. Much appreciated! Hope it’s yours soon
Great stuff! Really good review - thank you. I’ve been admiring this one for a while and am getting closer to pushing the button I think. Keep up the great work!
Thanks buddy. Well if a field watch is on top of the list. I had it on the wrist for 3 weeks. Went on a camping trip with it and its a very enjoyable piece
Super nice vidéo Tom. Keep going, you have all our support. And this piece looks nice. Can’t wait to see your next episodes
Thx for the support W. 🙏
What a review Tom! Splendid videography and info! Said it before you pushed me to this one😆 next one on the list!!
Sorry ? 😅 seriously. It would be a great addition
Let me say this is bloody awesome. I woke at 2am to watch it. Not just the incredible videography, but the personal touch at the end is the sweetener. I also learned a lot about the brand. There is so much to love about Vertex. Congrats Tom. PS. Turn the lume off before bedtime 😅
Thank you Trish 🙏 now back to bed !
Brother….EVERYTHING about this vid is perfect! The voiceover, the whole dialogue, the images and video clips are so spot on. What a beauty and have been a fan of their work for quite some time now thanks to HendersonsHorology. I especially love the end! A great reveal and always great to see you brother
Kudos to Ryan for sure. He was also
The first guy where I spotted this brand ! Thanks for the kind words J 🙏
Great review. I’ve owned the original manual-wind M100 for almost two years now and can honestly say, the “new” never wears off. It remains one of my favorite watches ever, and sees a lot more wrist time than anything else in my box.
When you pick it up it’s that popping dial right ? I keep saying it. That amazing ar coating
So tempted to get one of these, great shots of the watch and awesome video! Not much content on this piece, so I appreciate your work.
Thank you and welcome !
Awesome and informative video Tom! You make me want to get one of these, maybe when they come up with a smaller version. Pleasant surprise on your face reveal in the end too! Must have been nerve wracking, but great to see the face behind bowlofsalmon! 👍🏻
Thanx P. Happy ending just for you 🙃
Great video. Ordered one of these today. Can't wait to get it.
Epic. Congrats !
Solid work mate. This watch is an absolute banger. Huge fan of Vertex. Hope to own one one day. 🤞 36mm for the win.
Thanks Joe. Doesn’t feel like work when it’s this much fun tho
36mm 😎👍
This is movie production quality video! Congratulations on a fantastic video Tom. Best review video I’ve ever seen on the M100…. Hell, any watch review!
Well thank you 🙏
Excellent video, Tom. This was already at the top of my list for my next watch purchase, but you cemented it.
Sorry. And thanks !
@@BowlOfSalmon Well, at least it will cost me a lot less than the Glashutte Original that also made it onto my list after your last videos (albeit much lower priority and more long term)
Great stuff! And the big reveal ;-) Looking forward to the next video with more Tom in front of the lenz.
Never enough Tom
Finally the reveal 🤩! Really enjoyed this one Tom. Great review.
So I look more silly irl or on camera ?
@@BowlOfSalmon Haha, let's say there's less pressure when we're having coffee and trying on watches 😅
@@iansegal 😂
Tom!!! What a video!! Next level edit, great grammar and what a surprise at the end! Well done mate 🍻
Grammar. Me ? Haha. Thx ☺️
Amazing looking watch and a great video. I'll have to add it to the list of watches I want
Thanks for watching man. Our lists keep getting longer right ?
I'm such a lover of lumed numerals on a dial. Loved them since I was a child. I was recently offered the Rolex explorer 124270 and turned it down because I had a feeling a better field watch existed and this was on my radar. HOWEVER with 6.3 inch wrists I've been looking for something in the 36-38mm range with lug to lug under 48 (which is my max before I hit an over hang).
@vertex if you're reading these please consider making a smaller watch maybe a manual wind or screwdown or keep the automatic but just thinner and smaller for proportionality sakes for those who can't pull this off. I know not buying the Rolex was a smart decision because you guys make the best dials for field watches!!!! This thing is stunning. Everything about it but the size. Lugnwidth, crystal, proportions are great just smaller 😅🙏
Please and thank you ❤
I’ll have to ask Don 🤙
Absolutely stunning piece! Great review!
Thank you kindly!
Great review and really like this watch. I love military and pilot watches for their legibility and this tics those boxes. The lume looks fantastic. I own the Mark XX and new Tudor Ranger and wish they had this lume. This is on my list to pick up for sure.
Well, Legibility is off the charts here
Great video Tom - I’m one of the lucky owners of the original release of the M100 ( M ) It is something truly special!
Oh you are a chosen one 🤛. Thx Simon !
Amazing video! Loved the ending
You were happy it was over on from
8:40 onwards ? 🫣😜
@@BowlOfSalmon I was happy all througout!
Very nice video. Now off to the Vertex site. Thanks!
🙏🙏 and enjoy the watch 😜
Great video and just a fantastic watch ❤
Sure is. Thanks !
Awesome Tom! Really nice to see your face again! You nailed it!
Thanks M. Over a drink next time !?
@@BowlOfSalmon of course! Come say hi at the office!
Great video! Now i want a Vertex m100A ... Btw Nice to meet you!
Thanks ! Do it. And also. Damnit I don’t have kickback.
Mooie video mn besten! Je hebt er duidelijk tijd aan besteed.
Nogal 🫣 bedankt
My first time on your channel. Great watch, great review.
Never too late ;) thanks ! Oh and have a look around !
@@BowlOfSalmon Just subscribed!
Cool watch, great video 👍🏻
🙏🙏
Nice video! VERTEX! The original and the best in class. Accept no substitute!
Thank you for watching 🙏
Awesome review/reveal Tom! Nice to put a face to the wrist. Has anyone ever confused you for Ed Norton Jr.?
-wristshotz 😉
Thanks. And Ha 😂 Once ( I was younger ) . Twice if you count previous comments 🫣
You really sold me on this one!
🫣
I love this! I think you’re right about sizing as well, 40mm is perfect and this is coming from someone that daily’s a 43mm watch
Thanks. It’s all Personal preference ofcourse. Many would be happy with a smaller size on this one too
@@BowlOfSalmon you’re 100% right! I meant more it’s a happy medium for larger and smaller wrists
Great review. Deciding between this watch and the Omega Railmaster which can be had for the same price.
I can see why the brand name makes it difficult … the call of omega …
Great looking watch
Sure is. Thanks
The quality is impressive and yes, a step up from what Timor offers: indices, AR coating, case finishing and a few extras in the case. Enough to justify a price more than double? I don't know. Great video BTW
I’ve seen more expensive for less watch too. I think these are fair.
Great review and nice watch
Thank you kindly
Great video. Thanks for it. I always liked these when they first came out several years ago as a manual wind only. However, it always bummed me out that you could only get one if you have a military service background or special invitation or endorsement. And, i had neither 😢.
Glad with these new automatic versions they finally opened up sales to the general public. So glad, i bought one not too long ago.. received it about 2 weeks or so ago. Love it! Having been on the search for a Dirty Dozen style watch for quite a while, this was always the one that stood out at being the best looking.
Unfortunately, it happens to be the most expensive of all the modern Dirty Dozen style watches available currently. Oh, well.. i knew this had to be the one that would be the one and only to get. And, I wasn't going to waste time trying anything else.
This is the best modern iteration of a Dirty Dozen watch and it has legit ties to the original back to ww2. The quality is definitely there and that dial with those 3D lumed Arabic numerals!
Like the watch, the Vertex bracelet is also a bit pricey. But, I wouldn't mind getting the matching bracelet... if only.
I'm just concerned if the male end links might possibly make it a bit wide on my 7" wrist? More so, I am not a fan of the clasp they are using with it. I've owned that type before and they can seem a bit long and I don't like the extension mechanism. It's usually has sharp edges where it opens up, don't like seeing the extension piece, it breaks the flow from bracelet to clasp, and there's way too much for a microadjust.. I know, it's more for larger extensions over a dive suit or some kind of clothing. It's designed in such a way I'd never use it. The lumed logo on it is cool. But, I might investigate to see if a different clasp can be swapped out.
Truth be told, this style of watch looks best on a NATO, other passthrough straps and 2-piece straps over a bracelet. But, I am still a bracelet guy and always try to get a matching bracelet option for a watch if available just to have and use from time to time.
I may opt for the rubber strap as it looks good and every says it feels quality and comfortable with the watch.
Thx for this update extra feedback 🙏 the bracelet isn’t a must for me on this watch. It couldn’t convince me. The extension is handy when needed but will make that clasp longer. The rubber on the other hand. Yes yes and yes
The different finishings of lugs and bracelet endlink looks definitely no-no for me
Excellent review Tom, do the M60 sometime!
That aqualion looks impressive
It looks just right on that grey Bark & Jack nato
Yeah. I think I settled for that one too. Say hi from Me in his comments box when you order one. 😅
I'm not fussed about the story behind the brand but love the aesthetic of the dial, block lume material cut Arabic numeral and, 6'o'clock second hand feature. I may have this as my second in my collection.
Im a sucker for a good story ;) do it ;)
It looks so much smaller then the diameter and lug to lug indicate on your (still) 16.5cm wrist. Looking for something which can take a heavy beating (and which isn't a diver) but preferably a bit smaller (36/37/38) so it doesnt outsize my Pelagos 39. Do like that this has some weird simalarity's with the full lume block hour markers though! And as always, great review, loved the reveal at the end ;)
btw, the black dlc coated version looks very sexy aswell..
Had it with me on a little road trip. It is definitely a watch where I don’t worry about it. (Maybe a little here since I still needed to shoot those closeups 🙃) thanks for watching
Like what Vertex are doing. May seem a bit pricey at £2,500 but has the top grade movement, extra straps and a high level of construction and finishing. So still feels good value when you compare it to an Explorer at £4k more.
i've been handling a lot of watches and I won't even question the price point here either.. it's a super solid watch.
You’ve done it now. What a great video. I was smitten with this before seeing the video, and now it’s made my mind up. Going to get one very soon!!! Thank you for sharing and the big reveal at the end 🎉🎉😂😂🎉🎉 @realwatchbrothers
Hehe. IG is gonna be flooded with vertex soon
Love this watch. 40mm is good size but I do feel field watches should be in the 36-38 range. In any case I still may pick one of these up at 40. Love the watch, great review. Thanks!
There is a 36mm coming. If you scroll back on my IG feed you will find it ;)
@@BowlOfSalmonAwesome
Integrated seconds hands with center dial had a higher cost, so the procurement department opted for cost saving measure and ordered sub seconds dial as well as steel cases. People for some reason forget that these watches were tools and not high horological marvels. The current reproduction from Benrus, 3061, Bulova Hack, Hamilton Khaki, and this example have far superior build quality then those original ones.
loud & clear
Gorgeous, but too large (especially the lug to lug - I appreciate you going through the effort to actually measure and mention that, because like a lot of more renowned brands they don't mention it on their website)
Thanks for the review
Best regards
Glad it was helpful! Guess this all depends on the wrist and/or preference. A downsized m100 would be killer too. Watch this space
@@BowlOfSalmon i've sent them an email to encourage their effort ;-)
Was thinking about this one, good quality I tried them on both steel and DLC at a watch show. I think is slightly to big.
Work out ;) or hold out ;)
Bit pricey but its for sure the best trench watch on the market.These lume indices are fantastic
Thx for checking out the video man !
Buy it nice or buy it twice..very nice option!
Agreed!
It's a handsome watch. But with an off the shelf Selita movement it's a bit expensive.
I tried to explain. It’s not ‘cheap’. Thx for watching !
Too expensive considering it has a Selita caliber. Hamilton Khaki King is a better option at less than half of the price.
I’ve always liked the khakis. But this one has more X factor for me.
Khaki King has better value, but details are no way close to this Vertex.
@@chia-mingyang5804 true…and probably they don’t have the volume to drive prices down. Nice watch though..
@@AlfredoRGuillen If you choose "quality over quantity", you will inevitably to overpay for higher-end pieces.
@@BowlOfSalmon Way too pricey. As nice as the aesthetics are, it’s just not priced correctly…
The anti reflecting coating of omega scratches very easy... when you check the time, you see scratches... what's the point of sapphire glass then 🤪
Good thing this is a vertex. I never scratched any coating before
@@BowlOfSalmon maybe the Swiss @ omega can learn something from the Swiss @ vertex 😅
I was fortunate to pick up one of these on the secondary market for a fair price and I have to say it's VERY good. I thnk the selection of straps you've got there is excellent. The straps that came with mine are OK, but I would have loved to get a rubber strap. The bracelet? Hmmm? Feels wrong for this watch to me.
Indeed, my only complaint would be the price. At full retail, I don't think I would have made the stretch required to get one.
Additionally to that while I appreciate the value of a limited edition, maybe they've painted themselves into a corner by limiting production to such a low number of units? Double the number unuts, lower the price 15%, and they'd still sell out, while padding the bottom line. As it stands, their options for brand growth are more limited. 😢
Thx for the elaborate comment/feedback. Producing high high quantity to get prices down requires investing too. I don’t think that is possible for a lot of brands at this level
@Bowl Of Salmon I spent 35 years calculating manufacturing costs. The majority of the cost is in development/startup. Once you produce the first piece/unit, the cost falls sharply for each additional unit. Eventually, the startup cost is spread out so much that it's negligible.
I could get into the weeds with it, but suffice to say the limited edition route is a sword that cuts both ways.
@@watchchimp3102 I’m just a simple fish that makes videos mate 🫣
I am apparently the only one wanting this in 42mm...
😂😂
BEAUTIFUL watch. I loved the 3D lumed numerals but, 2700€ including the bracelet is too damn much.
Especially for me since i current own a Khaki Auto 38.
Sell the khakhi. Skip the bracelet. 🫣
price point/different models?
I failed you
1:15 Rabbit Numerals 🐰
🤨
Did not know Edward Norton had a watch channel on TH-cam 😉
Lolled.
The watch is awesome. However I don't know how I feel about the bracelet. I think the metal bracelet steals the spotlight away from the watch dial. If I really want a metal bracelet, I will go for after-market straight-end bracelet.
I’m team nato for this watch
Stunning, but I am afraid 40mm is a bit too big for this kind of watch ...I would love it in 39 or even 38 mm...
It will happen 😉
@@BowlOfSalmon too late ...it did happen I bought the 40mm M100A :D
It would have been perfect and irresistable at 36-38mm..
You say there’s no faux patina but the numerals are seemingly pre aged off white no?
They are solid lume blocks that are yellowish (fluo like ) but they don’t pretend to be faux patina imho.
@@BowlOfSalmon this is the reason i eventually sold the black bay pro as the colour of the lume just annoyed me eventually. It’s a shame it’s not just white
I enjoyed your review tons, but I disagree my Glashutte, Rolex, JLC, Girard Perregaux, GS, A Lange Sohne etc all have zero feedback or resistance when winding, in fact cheaper movements like the one here Sellita SW260-1 feedback and resistance is due to the type of hairspring and smaller coil which is why its only 38 hours of power reserve, this watch should have the new Sellita movements with the larger and powerful mainspring barrels like Sinn are using on there pieces. If you wound a Patek it's silky smooth with zero resistance or rather resistance kicks in around 15 turns or so. I can make 20 turns on my Grand Seiko Ryusendo manual watch. after quit a few years resistance is an indication of possible service as wear and tear/drying of oil and such has taken its toll.
don't get all wound up ;) (and on a serious note, thanks for watching! you are deeper in it than me :))
@@BowlOfSalmon it's all good, i do enjoy your reviews keep it up.
Why isn’t this smaller than 40mm?
Soon
Would have been much better as 37/38mm :(
Well, the brand is following ;)
The first rule of fight club is….
Bring your soap ?
@@BowlOfSalmon you remind me of Edward Norton.
@wheelsandwatches I’m sure Tom was hoping for Brad Pitt.
I'm so affraid of making you angry right now, please don't turn into Hulk
😂
Needs to be 38mm and it would be flawless!
Sounds like a plan
Edward Norton 💪
😂
3000€ for a field watch? No way. Way too expensive for a tool-watch. I bet the military would not issue these to their soldiers today. Yes quality and craftsmenship ... I can dial up quality so high, it will get too expensive and bring only little to no benefit.
Opinion appreciated. I still thing these are bang for buck.
No. its not a bang for the buck. Its a nice but expensive watch. I can easily buy a nice watch for under 1000$, like a Hamilton. Get the look and the quality and pocket the other 2k. Lets be honest here, the movement inside won't be anything special. Swiss made, sure but it will be used in other watches as well. Is it a in house build movement? Being a millionare, you can wear a 3k time-piece daily but I bet most viewers here aren't. At this price, its luxury and a field watch is not luxury. I'd say Vertex itself is in a weird position. Their watches come at a price starting at 3k but yet the brand is kinda unknown. Sure there is a heritage and watch enthusiasts know the name maybe but I bet: If you walk down the street and show people the Vertex. They will call you a mad man when you tell them the price.
38mm
Maybe
you look like edward norton
😅 funny enough you are not the first one to say that here
50mm diameter? What a pity, a model like that should have a 36mm case.
some people have better wristsizes than us too
@BowlOfSalmon It's not a matter of better or worst wrist size, it's about the style of a military watch
@@heisenberg470 I know buddy, I was being silly
It's a beautiful piece, but too big for me.
Smaller version is available soon
@@BowlOfSalmon Excellent, or not for my bank account! Thanks.
Way too big for me, would prefer 36mm
Don knows
@@BowlOfSalmon I don't know everything now, it's a beautiful watch, but it should be 36 like the watches during WW2. I might not be correct there either, but they were around 36 or smaller
Nice watch but at $3,550 Canadian it's about $2,000 overpriced for what you get.
handled these yet ? quality & build way above most other brands at the price you mentioned
Awesome watch, but too big!!!!!! It would be perfect in 36 or 37mm tops... It will preserv the history of dirty dozen...
hang in there ;)
Two and a half grand for a sellita powered watch…?
don't judge it because of that
@@BowlOfSalmon Because..?
Too expensive. Id rather get a hamilton or even a Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 or G shock
Not here to influence anyone. Enjoy whatever you choose to wear
At 40mm, this isn't a field piece. Facsimile at best. Pass.
Wrists in all sizes.
@@BowlOfSalmon There were wrists of all sizes during WWl, WWll, Korean war and Vietnam. Fashion trends are just that, trends and a true field watch should be reasonably accurate on the basic structure.
WE WANT SMALLER!! WE WANT SMALLER!! WE WANT SMALLER!!
Keep a closer eye on the vertex IG feed ;)