I got a pre-owned Seiko 5 SNKK17 recently, amazing wathc, but a bit small. Now, for my second automatic, I am planning on getting an Alba or a pre-owned Orient Ray Raven. Can you guide which would be better? Like how is Alba in terms of quality?
hi bro, if budget is around 20-25k, would really recommend any of the Seiko 5's (or Orient if you get in budget) I have reviewed a seiko 5 dive watch, u can check that, its well built and is reliable.
Alba website is awful. Cannot find an Alba field watch on the site. Looking forba womens field watch. Keep up the good work, my friend ! A little slower for we patriots in USA lol Good luck with your channel
All 3 hands and all 12 indices are lumed and sufficiently bright for night visibility; but it does not last as long as the Seiko lume, overall lume is good for the price point.
Hmt Kohinoor vs alba Which one will you recommend if budget is not a issue ?? Looking for classy vintage mechanical watch in budget (not more than 12k)
two main differences bro: 1. kohinoor is mechanical, and alba is automatic (which means it will get wound automatically when u wear it) 2. dial size of kohi is much smaller than alba if looking for dress watch, go for kohi; if looking for everyday watch, go with alba
All 3 hands and all 12 indices are lumed and sufficiently bright for night visibility; but it does not last as long as the Seiko lume, overall lume is good for the price point.
Hey brother, cool set of videos. Nice watch collection you have i had two question and this may sound totally dumb I'm new to the world of mechanical watches and i was thinking of purchasing one. 1. My budget is 10k to 12k which watch do you recommend ? 2. For Automatic watches can we fix time like what if don't use the watch for sometime and the time/date is wrong? 😅
Hi bro, welcome to the channel, glad u liked the content :) as for your questions (which r totally not dumb lol) 1. around 10-12k, alba is a solid option as u get a reliable seiko movement and loads of designs to choose from; or u could get a decent pre-owned seiko too (from watch sale forums on fb); or you could look into HMT whose mechanical models start from only 3k, automatics around 8-9k; i believe timex has some decent mech options too around 7-8k 2. every mechanical movement has a power reserve, after which the mainspring is fully unwound and ur watch stops, for handwound (non-autos) u would've have to manually wound each time that happens; for autos, the spring gets wound with ur hand movement, so chances r if u wear ur watch daily, ur watch (even if power reserve is around 24-30 hrs), it won't run out of juice and yes, if u dont wear an auto for say 2-3 days, it will run out of juice and stop, so u wouldve to set date/time again; thats why its a bit less convenient than a grab-n-go quartz watch; but then again this small hassle is well worth it if u r a watch enthusiast :)
@@watchyoulookinat Thanks brother for the detailed explanation i don't like fashion,smart watches. I think i'll go with Alba maybe the same one you showed in the video and later maybe seiko hopefully.😇 keep making these videos you have a keen eye towards watches.🥰
Hi bro, am not an expert on dress watches, i just have 1 Seiko dress watch, it's the presage ssa343j1 cocktail time ice blue and i love the dial, it's around 50k too. Among the 2 u have shortlisted, i personally like the looks of the presage over the alpinist, but that is upto you. Either way both are beautiful pieces.
amazing videos... i love it. where did you purchase the watch... online or offline? Is online store genuine? because they don't have the COD option and i don't wanna get scammed.... i recently got scammed by tatacliq luxury.... they shipped an empty box and i already paid for it..... so please tell me your purchasing experience.
Yes Sir, alba India website is the official and trusted online store, have bought mine from there. Very smooth, hassle-free experience; they have a whatsapp contact where you can contact for any queries related to the watches/delivery etc. I even got a welcome discount code for my first order. You can purchase from the website, genuine and trusted.
I got a pre-owned Seiko 5 SNKK17 recently, amazing wathc, but a bit small. Now, for my second automatic, I am planning on getting an Alba or a pre-owned Orient Ray Raven. Can you guide which would be better? Like how is Alba in terms of quality?
orient >>> alba anyday
the quality and finishing is good for the price; my only problem is the 7s26 movement with no hand-winding
Which one u suggest in budget around 20k. I can stretch my budget little more for good watch
hi bro, if budget is around 20-25k, would really recommend any of the Seiko 5's (or Orient if you get in budget)
I have reviewed a seiko 5 dive watch, u can check that, its well built and is reliable.
Alba website is awful.
Cannot find an Alba field watch on the site.
Looking forba womens field watch.
Keep up the good work, my friend !
A little slower for we patriots in USA lol
Good luck with your channel
is this Watch have enough night visibility, lume feature is same as in seiko, please explain.
All 3 hands and all 12 indices are lumed and sufficiently bright for night visibility; but it does not last as long as the Seiko lume, overall lume is good for the price point.
Hmt Kohinoor vs alba
Which one will you recommend if budget is not a issue ??
Looking for classy vintage mechanical watch in budget (not more than 12k)
two main differences bro:
1. kohinoor is mechanical, and alba is automatic (which means it will get wound automatically when u wear it)
2. dial size of kohi is much smaller than alba
if looking for dress watch, go for kohi; if looking for everyday watch, go with alba
@@watchyoulookinat thank you for your reply
Hmt kohinoor for original classic with black leather strap
How is the loom ? compared to SEIKO
All 3 hands and all 12 indices are lumed and sufficiently bright for night visibility; but it does not last as long as the Seiko lume, overall lume is good for the price point.
Why is the video color sepia-like? Missed the glory in pure color
yes sadly this is directly from my phone camera with normal lighting
and i didn't really know how to color grade the footage while editing :(
Hey brother, cool set of videos. Nice watch collection you have i had two question and this may sound totally dumb I'm new to the world of mechanical watches and i was thinking of purchasing one.
1. My budget is 10k to 12k which watch do you recommend ?
2. For Automatic watches can we fix time like what if don't use the watch for sometime and the time/date is wrong? 😅
Hi bro, welcome to the channel, glad u liked the content :) as for your questions (which r totally not dumb lol)
1. around 10-12k, alba is a solid option as u get a reliable seiko movement and loads of designs to choose from; or u could get a decent pre-owned seiko too (from watch sale forums on fb); or you could look into HMT whose mechanical models start from only 3k, automatics around 8-9k; i believe timex has some decent mech options too around 7-8k
2. every mechanical movement has a power reserve, after which the mainspring is fully unwound and ur watch stops, for handwound (non-autos) u would've have to manually wound each time that happens; for autos, the spring gets wound with ur hand movement, so chances r if u wear ur watch daily, ur watch (even if power reserve is around 24-30 hrs), it won't run out of juice
and yes, if u dont wear an auto for say 2-3 days, it will run out of juice and stop, so u wouldve to set date/time again; thats why its a bit less convenient than a grab-n-go quartz watch; but then again this small hassle is well worth it if u r a watch enthusiast :)
@@watchyoulookinat Thanks brother for the detailed explanation
i don't like fashion,smart watches.
I think i'll go with Alba maybe the same one you showed in the video and later maybe seiko hopefully.😇
keep making these videos you have a keen eye towards watches.🥰
I have bought Alba automatic Al4205x1, always be late about 20 - 30 second per day ...
its fine bro, the y676 movement runs about +45/-35 seconds/day as per specification.
if so, there is no point in buying an automatic watch. because every day you have to adjust it. no time
Yes bro, this is an entry level movement derived from Seiko so tolerance are on higher side. Higher end movements perform better.
Power reserve?
It's around 36 to 40 hours as mentioned on the website, I get around 30 hours.
Can we get second hand mechanical automatic day and date Alba make watches ( Price ) ( sellers in India. ) ?.
Not sure bro, u will have to look in watch sell/buy forums on Facebook
I can sell u this one if u r interested :) (i don't wear it much now)
@@watchyoulookinathow to connect with you I’ll buy it
@@FAZEEL-ey2en email me on watchyoulookinat18@gmail.com
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Recently bought the same watch but with green dial i am impresses that there is a mechanical watch out there at such price
Yes, perfect for getting started into mechanical watches! Congrats!
Nice information 👌 👍
Anyone know why these models aren't even visible on the website now? nothing under 10k.
How to set the time
similar to the seiko 5 bro, just this one doesn't have hand winding, so you have to shake the watch a few times to get the watch started.
similar to the seiko 5 bro, just this one doesn't have hand winding, so you have to shake the watch a few times to get the watch started.
Nato Strap link please.
www.mooistraps.com/
Good quality, and reasonable prices.
@@watchyoulookinat thank you very much.
Seiko srpg05j1 or spb241j1
Hi bro, am not an expert on dress watches, i just have 1 Seiko dress watch, it's the presage ssa343j1 cocktail time ice blue and i love the dial, it's around 50k too.
Among the 2 u have shortlisted, i personally like the looks of the presage over the alpinist, but that is upto you. Either way both are beautiful pieces.
Any seiko under 10000 in india
new condition under 10k is difficult now, but several pre-owned ones can be found under 6-7k
Why not practice what you are going to say before the recording? Hardly takes time and makes all the difference.
yes bro, i try to do better now, i was very new back then :(
Grt efforts ,
Help me out bro my budget is 50k .
amazing videos... i love it.
where did you purchase the watch... online or offline?
Is online store genuine? because they don't have the COD option and i don't wanna get scammed.... i recently got scammed by tatacliq luxury.... they shipped an empty box and i already paid for it..... so please tell me your purchasing experience.
Yes Sir, alba India website is the official and trusted online store, have bought mine from there.
Very smooth, hassle-free experience; they have a whatsapp contact where you can contact for any queries related to the watches/delivery etc. I even got a welcome discount code for my first order. You can purchase from the website, genuine and trusted.
@@watchyoulookinat thank you so much