That burnt earth is the one for me. I like that color and those hands are one of my favorite style. Love the roo on the back too!
@aidinmcinerney6512 Жыл бұрын
After only seeing dropshipped watches branded with Australian cities and towns being sold as Australian watches, it really is refreshing to see an Aussie brand with original designs. Love to see it, well done guys.
@lint2791 Жыл бұрын
Have you heard of the MWC?
@lint2791 Жыл бұрын
Or is the MWC what you meant haha? :))
@aidinmcinerney6512 Жыл бұрын
@@lint2791 haha yeah that's one of the offenders, plus this other one that just sells these garish royal oak ripoffs that has the same naming gimmick. Can't remember the name but it's not worth your time lol
@LymanPhillips Жыл бұрын
Wow! $375 for a Sellita SW-200 is insane! And I like that caseback. I think the Aviator is the pick of the litter. And that clasp reminds me of the Christopher Ward clasp with their wonderful microadjust. This is sweet all around.
@johnhanson5527 Жыл бұрын
Burnt earth gives me a story. Like the person who wore it created the fade by constantly being in the Outback and exploring. Love it!
@jimlittle5769 Жыл бұрын
The Burnt Earth one is gorgeous! And all that in $375 USD? Amazing! Almost makes me wish I hadn't completed my collection.
@denisdaly1708 Жыл бұрын
Agree
@paulsonoda245 Жыл бұрын
Wait, what? You can complete your watch collection?
@gamesetmatt23 Жыл бұрын
@@paulsonoda245 I think he skipped the bonus levels.
@brianmsahin Жыл бұрын
You have completed your collection Jim? Tell me your secret!! I've completed my collection in 2021, in 2020, in 2019.....and I'll probably complete it again next year! I've even told my wife I've completed my collection. But she just looks at me and says, you're like the boy who cries wolf. 😂😂
@jimlittle5769 Жыл бұрын
@@paulsonoda245 lol!
@aarons.watches Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Jody, I just purchased the River for my wife for Hanukkah! She likes larger watches and it doesn’t hurt that she has a green & blue Conure named “River”❤
@piotrkaczmarczyk1792 Жыл бұрын
2:43 - what a beautiful salmon dial watch! It looks great on your wrist!
@brianmsahin Жыл бұрын
G'day Houtman Murchison! Very nice watch.. 👏👏👏👏
@timrosenthal46 Жыл бұрын
The 'Burnt Earth' watch is very nice and the roo on the case back is awesome.
@longuevalnz Жыл бұрын
I like them all, maybe the aviator is my favourite. Like the WA aesthetics
@sinjinadams2862 Жыл бұрын
I think you should have placed a little more emphasise on the full grain leather watch case that comes with the watch. That's a pretty nice looking watch case and it's not that junk PU leather, this is real leather! I think that adds a lot of value to the price of the watch.
@raka9 Жыл бұрын
Definitely a great piece from Jason, he's also a great guy caught up with him last redbar in Perth!
@Razor_Burn Жыл бұрын
Nice to see local watch brands challenging the competition and these ones look very nice for the price. Great review Jody 👌
@dougharrison7844 Жыл бұрын
I have a Pilbara diver and love it, not elegant, refined or sophisticated but it feels rock solid. The aviator on a bracelet is calling to me.
@nedflanders3769 Жыл бұрын
Nice specs. I think the dimensions are perfect. I love the convenience of drilled lugs. Minimal text on the dial is a plus. I’m not crazy about the burnt earth color but that’s just personal preference. The bracelet seems really nice and the micro adjustment is awesome. So many brands get that wrong. Overall I think they have a winner here.
@robh.2400 Жыл бұрын
The one with the mummy wrappings looks pretty cool.
@ginocolella6373 Жыл бұрын
At last another MB that puts ”glideclasp” 👏👏👏, more of that please..
@jameswiley7089 Жыл бұрын
Very cool! I hear they are making a Kimberley edition 😀
@khonjel_singh Жыл бұрын
Wow! Loved each and every variant of them. Usually dislike one or two variant.
@ajh5407 Жыл бұрын
The River one would make a great conversation starter for sure. Making it a nice watch for dressy/fancy occasions imo.
@gab80y Жыл бұрын
Burnt earth for sure! Good to see an Aussie brand giving it a go. Try and review a Panzera please.
@timhorack5468 Жыл бұрын
Love the case shape on these, and that burnt earth model is stunning. Think I might have to support an Aussie.
@Hamzaal Жыл бұрын
Jason is a great guy. Having been very fortunate to see the river dial pre production it is quite something.
@anatoliilipatkin8678 Жыл бұрын
G'day mate!
@JustOneMoreWatch Жыл бұрын
Ha! G'Day Anatoli!
@ajaychoudhary9817 Жыл бұрын
i am absolutely loving the bracelet on the aviator and the integration of it with the case of the watch
@AlexanderB. Жыл бұрын
The burnt earth is my favourite too, closely followed by the Sport and the Pilot. The idea behind the river dial is intriguing but I believe the handset doesn't go with it at all. But since it was the most popular pre ordee variant I may be swimming against the current here.
@grogthegrolie Жыл бұрын
That sport is quite splendid, but I wish the indices were trapezoidal with the narrow sides aimed at the hands.
@TinBin-Craig Жыл бұрын
very nice.... love that sand colour dial cheers
@artieshell9205 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow. I need that aviator!!!
@dude28405 Жыл бұрын
Very nice job I like three out of four of them the one with all the geometric shape that one’s too busy for me. I really think it’s a good value for the money based on the specs. I think you can really tell that the group watch because the way they are
@mCblue79 Жыл бұрын
Loving the casebacks 👍
@verykeen2please Жыл бұрын
seems cracking VFM to me The river is not for me, but good to see some new idea's Burnt Earth is a beauty
@ironichumorist Жыл бұрын
i would be very tempted by one of these if they were a tad thinner. will be interested to know the final measurements.
@minnkonamike6658 Жыл бұрын
40/20, what's not to love!! The Pillbera stone dial is an all time 😍
@tarasmathers7423 Жыл бұрын
I do like the sport dial variant, particularly w/ the bracelet add-on. I do think at the price-point though, (especially full MSRP) it does have some stiff competition, from a wide array of brands, both "micro," as well as "big name" manufacturers. I won't lie though....I do quite like that kangaroo caseback😄!!! All the best to ya, Jody!! Thanks for your hard work, and effort👍. Cheers.....
@Koishishibaman Жыл бұрын
This Aussie brand has some nice watches. I bought the Pilbara rock. Great watch for the money. They had me with the Red dog case back. Great movie and true story! The two that catch my eyes are the earth, and black dials. Spend the extra money and get on the bracelet. Kind of tempted to buy the burnt earth. It could be the alter ego to my rock diver! Great review Jody. Thanks!
@briancolyer8483 Жыл бұрын
Overall a winner....not sure I'd go for the fully lumed dial though, cracking idea but just doesn't do it for me....the case back, love it....🏴⌚🏴⌚
@phillipdavis3053 Жыл бұрын
Staying up late paid off.. I do like the burnt earth best, but strangely that river lume is so different I'm really digging it.
@denisdaly1708 Жыл бұрын
I'm up early..
@donnyboon2896 Жыл бұрын
Yes
@hattyfarbuckle Жыл бұрын
What would make the crazy (good) lume dial work for me is unlumed black or darkest blue hands. Most visible day n night.
@JasonTheWatchGuy Жыл бұрын
Think the River is just enough of weird for me to love it! If it were the sensible choice however, I'd go with the sport
@EsbjornWristwatchReviews Жыл бұрын
Great rundown, thanks Jody 👍
@adamdorney5143 Жыл бұрын
love the flieger in black and white
@birdytiger Жыл бұрын
I love the river lume. I am not at all concerned about legibility. It's almost a rarity to see an undecorated sw200 these days
@tayne5009 Жыл бұрын
At £375/£435 landed in the Uk, it is indeed bargainous.
@everyones.shadow Жыл бұрын
I think the riverlume is inspired by Sarpaneva, the sport by Ball (and possibly Seiko but I'm not familiar with those). Just inspired, not homages.
@matthewclina4162 Жыл бұрын
Nice job, tough to decide between three of them. I’m glad the River dial is a big seller for them, but it’s not for me. The Aviator reminds me a lot of my Axios Pathfinder. Seems more vintage field/railroad than pilot, but I like it. Swiss movement at the introductory price is fantastic.
@whereisvanuatu Жыл бұрын
Took you a while to review this one, but better late than never! Ordered the Burnt Earth a couple of months ago and I can’t wait to get it!
@JustOneMoreWatch Жыл бұрын
Aye! Took my time, but worth it in the end I think.
@whereisvanuatu Жыл бұрын
Never doubted you, Jody! Never doubted you!
@davepoole5582 Жыл бұрын
Nice watches Jody.
@TimeForAnotherWatch Жыл бұрын
Really like the sports model, the dial reminds me of the 62mas, which is no bad thing. Enjoyed the video, cheers
@sasarakic8797 Жыл бұрын
Great looking. On scortched earth numerals are something like omage to breguet
@armandr1613 Жыл бұрын
That River Lume is very cool. Not sure I’ve seen anything like it anywhere else.
@BosworthMcG Жыл бұрын
That burnt earth is gorgeous. Just wish it came in 38 mm so that it would fit my bird-like wrists.
@midnightoracle982 Жыл бұрын
Don’t think I’ve seen four different watches using the same case before. They are all that different you could easily buy them all if you were so inclined….as for me I’d be all over the river dial- on the assumption they applied more lume to production units!!
@calnative4904 Жыл бұрын
I like the river dial maybe with some red hands?? I don’t know but that unique lume is nice.
@jamesblonde2271 Жыл бұрын
Like the Sport model, very tool like, very solid designs. Minimal and cool.
@lyhaikudai3 Жыл бұрын
Jody you should look into Boderry their loom dial is very unique
@TheFranticgamer Жыл бұрын
I like the aviator. Love the Kangaroo on the back.
@TheKnobCalledTone. Жыл бұрын
The River Lume looks a bit wanky, but the others aren't bad. The bracelet looks smart, and my pick would be a Sport with the bracelet.
@Nylatt Жыл бұрын
That burnt orange is fantastic but far too thick and heavy for me to open up my wallet. I love love the dial.
@andal7404 Жыл бұрын
I bought the Aviator before the price hike. The watch arrived couple of weeks ago and with it came with a spare sterile back, although I can't imagine who would want to get rid of the kangaroo.
@user-bw5dx8nd6w Жыл бұрын
I was shocked to see the new prices 😂
@gregnatividad8345 Жыл бұрын
Really love that river lume, but the handset is out of proportion that it’s almost comical. 10.5 thickness would have been perfect for that.
@MrHighbury Жыл бұрын
G'day fella
@MadMax76er Жыл бұрын
I have a weird thing about brand names that don't capitalise the first letter
@jrgdrumsandwatches Жыл бұрын
The Sellita SW-200 is the same height as the ETA 2824 or the newer Powermatic 80. That is not really an excuse, Certina manages to get a 300m diver with 12mm thickness, on this style of watch Tissot, Certina, Mido etc. are often around or even less than 10mm.
@nukadog1969 Жыл бұрын
My Glycine combat sub is 12mm thick with some ETA2824 clone in it. You are right.
@houtmanwatches Жыл бұрын
they ended up at 11 - 11.5mm thick for production, which was a muuuuch nicer fit on the wrist, a small change made a big difference in the over look and feel :)
@Mihalblch777 Жыл бұрын
The best content to compliment Sunday breakfast. Thank you Jody
@Apis4 Жыл бұрын
They look great, might have to investigate one. I think they are a little thick, but I truly think that case back is wonderful touch. Still, that whole failing to capitalize the first letter of the brand name is kind of triggering me. Still, I think with enough support these guys could go somewhere. If they managed to shrink them down in future, add a some dial colour and case material options, this line could be a real goer. We have the industry and technology in this country to pull off a watch that can at least compete with Japanese manufacturing, and even your more attainable Swiss works like Tissot's and Hamiltons running ETA movements. There just not seem to be the passion to do so, so it is great to see some potential... and this seems to hold more than other local offerings.
@kevinphenix1 Жыл бұрын
I like the whole set to be honest it would be hard to pick one
@soerenwizard Жыл бұрын
I digress about black dial with white numerals being the best legibility. I think white dial with black numerals give best legibility
@viennakrakatoaleipzignumbers Жыл бұрын
Props for original design, but really doesn't do much for me unfortunately. The aviator is the best one imo, it's much more consistent. their logo works with the font used for the numerals.
@nigelwint1969 Жыл бұрын
Aviator number font on the burnt dial with a bronze case. Bam.
@johnmoorefilm Жыл бұрын
Nice watches. The crown stem tube could use a trim?
@felixangellopezalonso3993 Жыл бұрын
Well I like much the river, very original, maybe a hands on a maroon or garnet simulate the red earth of desert or the autumn leafs floating in water... The Sport also like very much, vibes of 70's Japanese watches. And the colour of dial of burn earth is stunning but the numerals are aseptic. The aviator is one more. The bracelet only 52€ it a great price. the customs and taxes in Spain rise the price around 110€ with the armis.
@HAL-xy3om Жыл бұрын
Very nice watches!
@LeccareNewHandle Жыл бұрын
8:22 That lume monster seems to be inspired by the Moomin watch by Sarpaneva. Nice budget option for those who didn't get the limited edition masterpiece.
@robedmunds7163 Жыл бұрын
They are something new and do look different. Made in Australia, that does it for me. Someone asks about the watch and you can say it is Australian, cool.
@TheKnobCalledTone. Жыл бұрын
I can't see the phrase "Made in Australia" anywhere on the Houtman website. The watches might be Australian designed by an Australian owned brand, but I suspect they're probably made in China (not that there's anything wrong with that assuming this is the case).
@MILITAWATCH Жыл бұрын
Nice little watch
@RAHULMYST Жыл бұрын
Can you please review the Accurist Clerkenwell ms734b ?
@ashleym4019 Жыл бұрын
Nice watch👍🏻and nice video👍🏻
@everyones.shadow Жыл бұрын
I'm no expert on budget watches but these seem price competitive even at full retail with that sw200. AliExpress etc aside. I just want to buy one or two more watches so I'll pass on these. If they had a display caseback, then perhaps. Q: Do casebacks come in standard sizes so I could order a replacement sapphire & steel one from AliExpress?
@philspencelayh5464 Жыл бұрын
The "aviator " is the best of the bunch but no date on any of them, ok for occasional use but then you dont need an automatic. A date at 6 would fix that on all but the lume watch which is a bit of a niche piece.
@johnrb9397 Жыл бұрын
I would call it salmon would sell a lot more watches.
@ryan_bitzer Жыл бұрын
That aviator watch is dying to have cathedral hands!!!
@aidenstefanson2175 Жыл бұрын
Jody! I'm getting married this summer (winter for you in Australia) and I'm looking for a gold watch dripping in 70's style. Casio A168wg is an obvious choice, but you have any other suggestions?
@Mr_Memer.876 Жыл бұрын
Too big in my opinion. If it has been 38mm or smaller, with a 44mm lug to lug, the design would have worked better. The dimensions all seem slightly off on this one. Can't fault the finish though.
@Jorgie000 Жыл бұрын
Is the San Martin "Ranger" review dropping soon?
@stikred1 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone got some links to the previously reviewed Australian watches? As an Aussie/ Scot I’d love some home grown pieces for my collection.
@JustOneMoreWatch Жыл бұрын
Check out Second Hour watches!
@chickenporkadob0 Жыл бұрын
the sport is the best one. and miles better than Brick watch company watches.
@joshuajuarez34718 ай бұрын
Nice
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
They are great watches from a great brand. Their Pilbara Rock is a stand out watch in my collection
@DC-uf6ve Жыл бұрын
Those are almost offensively generic apart from the case back, pretty sure I could make any of those from bits off Ali express. Good luck to them but I dont see them selling many of those.
@denisdaly1708 Жыл бұрын
I like the dressy one. Interesting
@baronbristow8764 Жыл бұрын
Not for me…
@johnsrabe Жыл бұрын
3:10 not Fleiger to me… it looks more like those official railroad watches. (But no 24hr markings.)
@DrTerryBooth Жыл бұрын
Pity. For me too big and slab sided. Couple of really nice dial and handsets though.
@williamwallace9427 Жыл бұрын
I like 👌
@nikolastojadinovic2534 Жыл бұрын
They should put red hands oh the 3rd watch not the blue ones.
@scatterbrain9490 Жыл бұрын
👍
@bornodnoc1034 Жыл бұрын
Meah
@keithsoo6360 Жыл бұрын
Hello
@JustOneMoreWatch Жыл бұрын
Heeeeeeeey Keith!
@BosworthMcG Жыл бұрын
I’m a university lecturer. Since I started watching this channel I now walk into class and say “hellooooooo everyone!” to all my students. I think they think I’m a bit of a weirdo.