G**8
Good bang for the buck!
First, the disappointing part.1. The model i received appears to be UPDATED (not outdated) compared to the stock photos that are used on the Amazon website. What made this SLIGHTLY disappointing was that this updated model DOES NOT have a clear case back. You cant see the movement inside the watch. This was a selling point for me as this is my first automatic watch and being able to see the gears was something i was looking very forward to, even if it is a basic movement. Also the model pictured says 100M of water resistance. But the watch i received says 200M. Now this isnt a bad thing but i dont like being lead to believe im buying one thing, and another shows up. Just puts a sour taste in my mouth and starts to raise all kinds of questions. Im also not too pleased with the strap i recieved with the watch. Either theyve heavily edited the photo of the silicone/weave strap, or theyre pulling a bait and switch. Not that its a horrible strap, just a bad one. And although it does resemble what you see in the photos, it doesnt look nearly as quality. But the clasp is nice!Now on to better things!So far, all in all, i like the watch. Has a nice heft feel to it, but not overly bulky at all. I have a smaller wrist (under 6 inches) and the watch does not feel too big or gaudy on me. The hour/minute hands are nicely done and very easy to see, for me. The seconds hand is astonishing. Has a beautiful lollipop head thats very easy to track! And while i wouldn't call it a floating hand, it does cycle around the watch far smoother that your typical "tick, tick" seconds hand. The hour markers too, well marked, easily visible and compliment the hands perfectly! The waves in the dial are a nice touch, definitely noticeable, but not distracting or overbearing. The crown has a nice feel. Isnt notching or tough to turn. Screws down tight. Date/time were very easy to set. The updated version i recieved has hacking so I was able to set the time precisely. After 24hrs of continuous use its still matching my cell phone. I dont really buy a watch to tell time, if im being honest. Thats what my phone is for, lol. So even if it does end up losing a few minutes here and there, i dont care. Takes 2 seconds to set it back. I like watches as a collector and as conversation topics. Not for pinpoint time accuracy.Lastly, the LUME is SUPER bright upon first charging. But seems to lose its muster through the day. Still pretty decent and i can see the markers. I keep a small black light flashlight in my watch box and i always "charge" any watch im wearing that particular day. So i really couldn't tell you how long the lume will last, cause mine is always charged when i put it on.Overall, if youre looking for a sub $200 automatic watch and have the right mindset for expectations, THIS will do you right!
I**C
Impressive on first impressions!
If you adore the Omega Seamaster this is naturally going to peak your interest. It did mine instantly, so I did some research and decided I’ll save $4k and get the Pagani. Upon receiving I was 50/50 on if I liked it. The grey wave pattern face is beautiful, but you instantly notice the indices/hour markers are about 30% smaller then the images show. Which is kind of a bummer. My 6’o clock marker is way crooked, saying it’s below the date window so my eye is always drawn to it. The blued hands are beautiful and the lollipop seconds hand with lume are great. As for lume, it’s about as good as the Casio Duro which is terrible. The sapphire Crystal is just as thick as they say, time will tell how durable it is. The ceramic bezel is breathtaking, the color, the design, the 12’o clock marker are all done so well. The stainless steel bezel design is gorgeous, although the way it’s designed isn’t my favorite for grip. For looks it’s so clean. The 90 click bezel is nice and strong and in no way feels cheap. The stainless steel case is so beautifully brushed and has no harsh spots that feel sharp. I was very impressed with the crown, being signed is a nice touch and the crown guards are perfect. As for the movement this is the first time I’m getting to use the Seiko NH35, the screw down feels good and smooth but going from the first position which is wind to the second position is tricky. But once you get it, it clicks together very strong and feels smooth. The case back is done well. Now if you’ve seen one Seiko open case back then this is just the same, not much to look at in the way of beauty. It’s a solid looking movement. The laser etched font on the screw down case back looks great, tastefully done. I really enjoyed the curved end rubber bottom nylon weave top straps. They don’t feel stiff in any way so instantly putting on feels great. The clasp is beautiful, great design and doesn't catch hairs or feels itchy. And being a signed clasp is very nice touch. Because of Covid I’ve chosen to use my own strap and clasp until this all blows over. All in all time will tell how good this watch truly is and this is just a first impression review. After purchasing this color I’m interested in what the white face on a steel band would be like. Cheers!
J**.
Perfect watch for the price!
To me watch is flawless because of what you get for the price. It looks sharp, keeps great time and love the easy to use Band clasp. Now I’ve only had it for 3 months but so far I’m very pleased!
J**P
For me this will be an everyday " beater watch"
Upon unboxing I noticed the blue in the bezel and strap are slightly darker and duller than photos I've seen in the pictures. It fits me well; it might take a second or two to understand how to size the buckle, the gray dial seems darker as well. The luminosity is extremely short term, it will appear for a few moments. The hands would be better off being white for visibility. That said, it is a good-looking watch I intend to wear the heck out of. It will be my new beater watch which will save wear and tear on my actual Omega Seamaster. I replaced the strap fairly quickly with a NATO strap with gray and blue coloring which looks great. Thus far, after a week, it is keeping great time. That would be the most important reason to buy a watch anyway. I have no idea which movement is in the case, but the back is labelled PD-165. Seems ok so far. No idea of its water resistance, however. The claim is 200 meters, but I find it hard to believe. I might shower with it on if feeling adventurous. I'll repeat that the blue skeleton hands are a bad choice for this dial. It is extremely difficult to tell the time in low light or daylight for that matter. White hands would have been an intelligent choice. The darkness of the gray in the dial, and the skeletonized blue hands with insufficient lume at the very tip, combine to render a watch with a dial that is far too difficult to read. Absolutely impractical design choice. Looks beautiful from far away but up close this watch presents too great a difficulty in doing what it is supposed to do... tell time.
F**D
Orologio fantastico!
È arrivato con un giorno di ritardo, ma l'orologio è fantastico, di ottima fattura. Rapporto qualità prezzo superbo!
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