The Best Watch on Aliexpress! - Hruodland Turbine Pilot Watch Full Review - I think it is
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Жыл бұрынYes, this is the best watch available on Aliexpress. Or at least it is my very favorite watch on Aliexpress.
But it is more than that. It is one of my favorite watches full stop.....
Today is my full in depth review of this amazing watch.
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@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Finally my full review of my favourite and what I think, the best, watch on AliExpress.
@Redcrown77 Жыл бұрын
I think it’s a really cool watch! It just made my list for this year:)
@joestojanovic6613 Жыл бұрын
I only wish there was a smaller version available also
@Zotrax1946 6 ай бұрын
Hi, do you still think that way, a year later?
@mindfulawareness1 23 күн бұрын
I got a replacement (as the first one had an issue) and I agree with you 100% - it's my favourite watch, even amongst my watches costing 20 times more. As you say, reduce to 41mm, and offer a swiss movement, and I'd be first in the queue.
@WATCHingJames 23 күн бұрын
That’s great to hear. I really love it. It is a permanent part of my collection
@megasoid 12 күн бұрын
Mine arrived this afternoon. All things considered, this is one fine watch. If a big name brand was on the dial you are correct about the piece costing well over a thousand. I'm not wild about the strap, but what's here will hold me until I find something else. The Hruodland is my first ever AliExpress purchase. The turbine small seconds is a very nice touch and fun conversation point. I plan on keeping this beauty forever.
@WATCHingJames 12 күн бұрын
Give the strap time to wear in. Once it does it is really nice.
@malcolmhanlon72 Жыл бұрын
Love the videos and the passion you have for watches mate, all the way from Newcastle England : ) amazing watch! love it!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It is an amazing watch. Something extra special about this one. I’m excited to be able to give one away. Thanks for WATCHing
@jazzman5598 Жыл бұрын
Great review James! Thanks
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It really is something very special.
@davidhammond9336 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting watch James, as always good review. The case back looks fantastic very visible and adds a lot more interest plus that turbine, interesting idea.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is an amazing watch.
@danieldayton3064 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a solid review, James!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is an amazing watch
@darrenjones2070 Жыл бұрын
Great review James. Love the watch. The lume is gorgeous.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thanks Darren. I really love this one.
@chronos-calculus Жыл бұрын
Very unique watch! This one is calling out to be a part of my collection! Thanks for the review!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is an amazing watch
@bscottking 10 ай бұрын
Nice review, you talked me into it. Bought and awaiting delivery ❤
@WATCHingJames 10 ай бұрын
I’m sure you will love it. It remains my favourite watch from AliExpress and one of may favourites in my collection. I’m surprised more people are not talking about this one.
@deanP. Жыл бұрын
Great review. I really hope I can get this one when it becomes available again
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is an incredible watch. Just keep an eye on the listing. They do restock.
@captainturbo4164 Жыл бұрын
This is the most phenomenal watch!!!! Not only a quality watch but it has outstanding wrist presence. 🤓👍👍👍
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
There is something extra special about this one.
@LTC_Tiger Жыл бұрын
Great review James, and great choice for the giveaway!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Menruleall 2 ай бұрын
I will admit, at first, I was kind of take-it-or-leave-it about this watch. I THOUGHT the turbine would be dazzling. But it moves too slow to dazzle. But the more I wore it, the more time i spent with it, it began to become more and more beautiful as I studied it's intricacies. So I have the sterile, blue dial, with *_CHROME HANDS._* Not the blue hands. What's so striking about this watch to me is; 1. It's size. It's a larger watch, but not ridiculously so. It's a good size for easy reading. 2. It's crystal. I have a San Martin SN0129, an ADDIESDIVE coffee sand dune, and a couple Timex watches. San Martin and ADDIESDIVE have box crystals, the Timex's have flat crystals. But the Roland has a very slightly convexed, "double domed" Sapphire crystal, with an exceptional AR coating, that is so unbelievably clear! There is absolutely ZERO distortion in that glass. 3. It's dial. I've never, EVER been a fan of blue dial watches. No matter the brand or price, I've always thought they looked cheap and gaudy. But THIS blue dial mostly looks black, with just a flash of a blue streak, when the light hits it just right, and it is GORGEOUS!❤❤❤ 4. It's bezel, case, and indices. The light simply dances off the bezel, the hands, the chrome ring around the turbine, and indices. When the light is hitting it and I'm watching, it truly is a dazzling display of indexes and hands and bezel all glistening and gleaming, making it fascinating to behold. 5. It's crown. It is the easiest watch I have to set and adjust, by miles and miles, compared to the other brands I mentioned. San Martin has a screw down crown that's kind of a pain to deal with. The turbine, with its oversized, onion style crown, is smooth and easy. 6. It's strap. What can i say? The strap is a perfect strap for that style watch. It's really thick leather, and I never let it get wet, so I figure it's going to last me for a long, long time. Needless to say, it's my favourite watch in my collection, and I wear it every chance I get. Cheers! 👍
@WATCHingJames 2 ай бұрын
That’s fantastic to hear. I love mine too and it gets a lot of wrist time
@JulianM_Col Жыл бұрын
Seems like a really stunner flieger, the detail on the turbine is awesome, and the exhibition casebak is a plus. Thanks for sharing your content!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
I really love this watch. The quality is outstanding
@adammordo Жыл бұрын
I just love how fun and whimsical the design is but still manages to look very much like a serious watch. That movement also looks amazing. I understand completely why this is in your top 3 and why you chose to give one away to one of your subscribers. Cheers, mate!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
There are so many things about this watch that stand out to me. Just incredible
@sylvainb.coternbsc.n4896 Жыл бұрын
Wow ! I'm impressed by the design and the whole watch. The propeller (l'hélice) is such a neat feature. I'm gonna show your video to one of my patients who was a bush fire combat pilot with the famous Canadair. When he retired he got a a real propeller in wood as his retirement gift from the company he had been working with. He put it in his condo and it is a neat feature too. It is impressive when you see it as this fabulous Hruodland pilot watch. is. Thank you James for this review. Keep up the good work.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It is an amazing watch.
@rawdah786 5 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work James 👍🏽🇬🇧
@WATCHingJames 5 ай бұрын
Thank you. I love this watch. Still one of my favourites in my collection
@BCallum Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I agree, its a very nice watch. Cheers!!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thanks for WATCHing
@PlinkFoydPLAYS Жыл бұрын
It's awesome that this is on your 5k giveaway vid. Couldn't find it to purchase when I first saw this review.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is a hard one to find. I’ve asked the sellers to put more up for sale. There are a few now. But always in limited numbers.
@Everything_E-Bike 8 ай бұрын
I just received my blue one with text. I bought it pretty much on the back of this review and I’m not disappointed. I like the design and although it is large, it wears well on my small wrist. The most impressive thing is the build quality. I’ve got other branded, more expensive watches and this blows them out of the water. It can only really be appreciated when you hold it in your hands. The machining brushing and polishing are all so sharp. The tolerances on the dial are impressive. There cant be more than a couple of hair widths between the end of the turbine blades and the housing they are mounded in. It’s impressive and beautiful. I’ll definitely be looking at the other watches this brand produces. (For those concerned about the size, I’d say it wears very similarly to my Casio G-Shock 2100. If you can wear that watch, you’ll get away with this one.) Thanks for the review.
@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын
I really love this watch. It remains one of my favourites in my collection and I wear it all the time.
@charliebad 7 ай бұрын
Very tempted but just got the Pingu oil pump. Should I wait a while? Probably not lol. Size is a red flag but don't have small wrists so could work. Merry Christmas guys
@tio-bj8yp 7 ай бұрын
Whats better in your opinion, the one with text or no text?
@charliebad 7 ай бұрын
@@tio-bj8yp I'd always go text, I love the quality of the quality of these watches and not trying to hide any brand name.
@bastieniezzi6539 Жыл бұрын
Been looking for an aviator watch, I think I have found it. Thanks for another great review.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I could help
@Dadication3 Жыл бұрын
Agreed, it looks very well finished or the price. Thank you for the excellent review.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is amazing
@tarasmathers7423 Жыл бұрын
What a beauty. I can see and hear the appeal of this one. Just the "crack," when you pulled out the winding stem to adjust the time, was that of something that had been well constructed. I wanna say that this is a "Unitas based" movement. Love the click they produce when being wound. Glad the strap turned out well for you. From the unboxing, I did not expect that to be the case.....lol. Keep 'em comin, brother James. I'll be around. Cheers......
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thank you. There something so special about this watch. Definitely one of my favourites and definitely one that will stay in my collection
@Nissan350z33 Жыл бұрын
Thank you James, that is a great watch..
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is amazing
@MichaelOCallaghan-fq4ej Жыл бұрын
Can't believe that a good looking mechanical watch can be that price. Great video. 👍
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is amazing and impressive
@darrenjones2070 Жыл бұрын
I'm definitely impressed I just wish it was in stock I would purchase it. I'll have to keep my eyes open for one. I love it.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Definitely worth keeping an eye on it.
@alfavideosurabaya3441 Жыл бұрын
great review
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@SingleTrackMined Жыл бұрын
Nice looking watch. I like the turbine. Thanks!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is an amazing watch. It continues to be one of my most worn watches.
@FocusTvBoy Жыл бұрын
Great looking watch. Definitely a conversation starter.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is amazing
@danschlacks7188 Жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful watch, the fact that you like it so much makes it even more special!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is an amazing watch. One I wear a lot
@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215 Жыл бұрын
James I love my Thorn brand of this watch. My has a green face, brown leather strap and brace case. The fan on mine is lumed in green ! It is also my favourite wear. Happy New Year!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
That’s fan-tastic (pun intended)
@marcgoulding5230 Жыл бұрын
Something about you AU/NZ guys - as well as the UK fellas - I really enjoy your content! Thanks, man.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marc.
@rafaelsantiago4818 Жыл бұрын
Great review! A great birthday gift for myself if you ask me. 😂
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It certainly would be.
@MrToughman69 Жыл бұрын
Great video and great watch 🤟🏻🙂♥
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@cowinwatts9025 4 ай бұрын
I Really love this Watch!
@WATCHingJames 4 ай бұрын
Me too. It has remained one of my favorites in my collection
@richardwileman6865 Жыл бұрын
Great looking watch. Love the propeller.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really gives this watch a fun and unique look.
@kellyoneal1675 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this very special watch.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It certainly is.
@mltain39 Жыл бұрын
Nice watch, great video. That little thing that you pointed out is called the click. Keep up the good work!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Ah yes. Thank you. I’ve heard that used before but did not want to say the wrong thing. It is a lovely watch. I’m so impressed by it.
@mltain39 Жыл бұрын
@WATCHingJames That's what Marshall of Wristwatch Revival calls it. He services and rebuilds watches. You should check his channel out, it's very interesting.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Already subscribed and watch his videos. His channel is great.
@whereisvanuatu Жыл бұрын
I keep on checking every couple of days on its availability for the past few months already and by this time I'm afraid (and happy for you) this has become a collector's item.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Keep an eye on it. It does pop up. I’ll keep checking and post if I see it in stock. I’m seriously thinking about grabbing the blue dial when it’s back in stock.
@whereisvanuatu Жыл бұрын
Thanks, James! Happy new year!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Happy new year
@brianmsahin Жыл бұрын
Very nice watch, I can see the attraction. It's easy to criticize a strap too soon. I did the same with a Pulsar Solar Chronograph strap, looked lovely black leather and yellow at the back with yellow stitching, but so stiff I thought to get rid of it. But I held on to it, and basically rolled it up tightly on both sides a few times every time I put it on, and it's now super comfortable and rolling it up did no damage whatsoever, no cracking, no creases, so obviously it's pretty good quality too. The watch is good one, I can see why they sell out. Have a good new years eve James. P. S. There's a possibility that the turbine hands are aluminum James. We have small little flywheels in some of our instruments and it's probably easier to make from metal rather than plastic.. 🙂
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
That’s good to hear. It does look possibly like metal. But a little hard to tell. I will have to get a proper macro camera at some point to help with things like this. Happy new year.
@RS-pz2yb 4 ай бұрын
Saw this watch on your other video and bought it off the back of that. Looking forward to receiving it even more after this review.
@WATCHingJames 4 ай бұрын
I absolutely love this watch. It remains one of my favorites and most worn in my collection
@RS-pz2yb 4 ай бұрын
Received the watch today and it's fantastic, unfortunately it doesn't have the decoration on the movement that yours has. Can you share the watch store you got yours at?
@lakings18 Жыл бұрын
Hi James, love your channel and your reviews, especially this turbine pilot. I was able to source one and pulled the trigger. I am extremely impressed and love this watch. The funniest part is that I just bought a Rolex from an AD 2 weeks ago and I was more excited about this turbine pilot than the Rolex. Keep up the good work!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha that’s great. Also great you were able to get one. They can be hard to find. I am still very very impressed by mine and it continues to be one of, if not the most, worn watches in my collection.
@lakings18 Жыл бұрын
How many hours do you get from a full wind? It seems like I am only getting about 10 hours.
@BanksSteven Жыл бұрын
I just got mine today! Someone had a post a couple of weeks ago on Reddit and thought I'd check in again with Hruodland. The movement in mine is different it's the ST-3600. No more boxes, it came very unceremoniously in an orange plastic box with Hruodland sticker, no manual, no reg card, nothing. It was shipped in a Styrofoam box which was smart. The exhibition case back metal bezel has zero engraving on it, no Hruodland, no Turbine, no Aviator, no Sapphire, no Ref #, no water resistance engraving. Overall, I'm happy with it.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update. I still love mine. One of my favourite and most worn watches in my collection
@BanksSteven 11 ай бұрын
OK, come to find out, if you order a 'Sterile' version of this watch... both the dial face AND the metal bezel of the case back have no branding/lettering/engraving at all. So, this is the error that they admit to. When assembling the watch they put a sterile case back on by branded dial watch. I'm looking forward to seeing how the 'Heimdallr Diver Watch Store' handles this. I'll keep you posted.
@BanksSteven 11 ай бұрын
OK, so Heimdallr contacted Hruodland and Hruodland has switched their case back to a sterile case back. This is from Heimdallr: "we just have confirmed it with the Hruodland brand side. they said this case have upgraded the new case. the finished is better than the older one. the thickness is smaller than the old one. so the caseback have more levels. the engraved words been canceled. only have the sterile caseback for it now "
@mar666cel 5 ай бұрын
i think it is a downgrade sadley@@BanksSteven
@ProChrono979 3 ай бұрын
@@WATCHingJames Just found a video of the original IWC turbine and the back of that is also complete sterile. Had mine a week and it's not lost or gained a second!! And the dial is VERY true to the original turbine but not the reissue which, despite the tourbillion, does not look as nice to my eye.
@ScoobieDoobie197474 Жыл бұрын
LOVE this watch. Hope it goes on sale
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is an amazing watch
@Jeffers70 Жыл бұрын
Is a quality look about it. Very nice.
@petermeier3624 Жыл бұрын
A few years ago I met Markus Bühler from IWC and had his Turbine watch in my hands. At that time I had no idea what a outstanding watch he created in his young age. Very sympatic guy
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Oh wow. That would have been incredible to see.
@sparkyjas Жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch! Love that strap.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is incredible
@markmahood3093 Жыл бұрын
I'll be honest and say I didn't watch this review when you first released it. I was 100% wrong. It's stunning. I really like it. Glad to hear the strap improved with use.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Wonderful to hear. It’s not the normal obvious watch. But it is outstanding
@rogernewton66 Жыл бұрын
Great watch !!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is amazing. Definitely one of my favourites
@swell9178 Жыл бұрын
Those on wrist shots look great 👍
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
I really love this watch.
@mrfilipian Жыл бұрын
Thoroughly impressed by the design and refined look... The seconds wheel is outstanding. Really good watch, lume is superlative ... & there's something special about the leather strap all for less than USD 200/-..
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is an incredible watch and will remain one of my favourites in my collection
@imonimon1984 Жыл бұрын
Lovely watch
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is amazing
@tims Жыл бұрын
I bought this watch based on your unboxing, and I agree. It's a stunner. I went with the blue sterile version.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
That’s fantastic that you were able to get one. They have been hard to get. I’m going to grab the blue dial next time they become available. I like it so much I want both.
@rsinger2597 Жыл бұрын
@@WATCHingJames blue no logo looks awesome... don't think I could handle the size though. If you get the blue, make another video!
@jayfra100 Жыл бұрын
Most interesting watch on Ali by far and a great review to show how it sits on wrist for those of us in the sub 7” team…😅
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is an amazing watch
@garyk8285 Жыл бұрын
Nice piece.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It remains one of may absolute favourites
@rioriggs3568 10 ай бұрын
I just bought this one (blue with text on dial) during the Aliexpress sale. The turbine is more beautiful than the original one from IWC. Mine comes with the less decorated ST3620 (instead of this ST3621) and with no text on the caseback, choices that make it look more similar to the real thing. Thanks for the great review! I didn't know this watch (or the original) existed.
@WATCHingJames 10 ай бұрын
I really really like mine. It continues to be one of my favourite watches in my collection. It does not appear to be a well know watch. Which is one of the reasons I talk about it so much.
@rioriggs3568 10 ай бұрын
No one else has reviewed it so far!
@Justanopinion301 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your great detailed review. A great price for a pilot but I'm not too keen on a moulded plastic turbine as a unique selling point. The chinese are getting better every day so I'm sure another watch will tempt me as I've already bought a few but just not this time. All the best amigo.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is incredible. The turbine looks like steel but I’m sure it’s plastic. Thanks for WATCHing
@borisstepanyan9611 Жыл бұрын
Nice video
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I really love this watch
@joeraschke Жыл бұрын
The dual sapphire has got my attention.
@markries9618 Жыл бұрын
What a great watch!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is
@marcelovasconcellos6067 Жыл бұрын
impressive !
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is
@scatterbrain9490 Жыл бұрын
Happy new year
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Happy new year
@robertsoper7993 Жыл бұрын
Great all round - front, back and strap.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is such an amazing watch. I love it
@watchsixto Жыл бұрын
I got to agree with you it's a stunning watch from AliExpress looks great mate 👍
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Happy new year
@watchsixto Жыл бұрын
@@WATCHingJames happy new year to you James
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
👍
@dmitryivanoff2799 3 ай бұрын
Good review. About the lume. Does it last throughout the night, as my citizen watches? Thank you
@WATCHingJames 3 ай бұрын
The lume is amazing.
@billsomerset238 Жыл бұрын
That would be perfect on my 7.75 inch wrist.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It certainly would be
@hueypham5906 Жыл бұрын
That turbine looks crazy
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is really cool
@kevinjansen2738 Жыл бұрын
You sold me on this one
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is amazing
@davidbarbour5153 5 ай бұрын
Hi James , great review ( as usual!) . I'm thinking of getting one of these . I'm wondering if it will fit a & 7 1/2 inch wrist, what's your thoughts on this please ? cheers David
@WATCHingJames 5 ай бұрын
Hello. This remains one of my favorite watches in my collection and wear it all the time. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and it is big but fits. It might be ok on 6.5 inches and definitely fine on anything bigger.
@davidbarbour5153 5 ай бұрын
@@WATCHingJames so you reckon the strap should be long enough for 7 1/2 inches bud ?
@briancolyer8483 Жыл бұрын
I do like the moving propeller aesthetic they went with for the seconds....one of those movements you can spend hours looking at....🏴⌚🏴⌚
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is one of those watches that grabs and keeps your attention
@franciscomoliner1296 Жыл бұрын
Re watching this watch I have also come to like the dial texture. Regards
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
There are so many features about this watch that grab my attention. I still think it is the best watch from AliExpress
@tonyalbrecht7169 Жыл бұрын
Looks nice, an all-rounder. Can be worn on all clothing. Have a good New Year.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony. I do particularly like this one. It is getting a lot of wrist time. Happy new year
@jeremiahjohnson8343 Жыл бұрын
I really dig this watch and have searched for it a few times in the past. Always sold out. It has strong competition in Hruodland's own lineup with their Fliegers that homage the Laco originals.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
They have some great watches
@wonjunjung395 11 ай бұрын
It's available and also on sale atm
@vunamha Жыл бұрын
I have pulled the trigger for the exact same model because of your review (and probably the only review that is available for this watch). Just received it 2 days ago and extremely happy with the finish and the uniquely fun character of the dial. I have been looking for a "fun" pilot style watch and finally found one. My only wish is the hands can be a little bigger to better match with the dial. Thank you man! P/s: still wonder how the blue dial will look like, cannot find any real photo of it.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Check out my recent giveaway video. I bought the blue dial to giveaway and show video of it. It is a deep blue almost black.
@vunamha Жыл бұрын
@@WATCHingJames thanks James, now I think I made the right choice with the black dial, love the blue hands :)
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Me too
@BanksSteven 11 ай бұрын
I just checked out the original. The hands on the Hruodland are the same dimensions of the IWC5033 it's an homage to.
@moneymikz 6 ай бұрын
I have this and a Luminor GMT homage on the way… I guess I’m getting into big watches haha
@WATCHingJames 6 ай бұрын
It remains one of my favourite and most worn in my collection
@moneymikz 6 ай бұрын
@@WATCHingJames glad to hear it I’m very excited. Also glad you came around on the strap, I think it’s absolutely perfect for this Flieger style
@seanhickling7340 Жыл бұрын
I do love Pilot watches and that rotor really makes this piece stand out. 👨🏻🦲👍🏻
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is so interesting, different, fun and particularly well made.
@seanhickling7340 Жыл бұрын
@@WATCHingJames I thought you said you wouldn't comment! You just couldn't help yourself could you, James? 😂
@mar666cel 5 ай бұрын
I think yours looks better. In yours, the button on the strap is properly aligned and the stitching is also under the buttons on the strap. Not with me and you have a letter on the back case with depth and serial number and the movement is different, you have the ST3621 and I have ST3620 By the way, my turbine blade looks better, but I like yours better, I think that's why they are now in more production. nice video
@WATCHingJames 5 ай бұрын
This one remains one of my favourites in my collection. I’ve noticed they have changed a little bit since I made this video.
@justin_time_watches Жыл бұрын
That turbine is wicked...
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is and particularly well made
@gjeraldh2989 10 ай бұрын
if you had the know-how, would it be possible to swap out the movement with something better, or would the turbine be hard to incorporate? either way, this watch is absolutely amazing. can't wait to get mine.
@WATCHingJames 10 ай бұрын
I have wondered about that too. But I’ve had mine for a long time and it runs so well I don’t see the need for a change.
@elmoelms2743 Жыл бұрын
Morning Simon, £157 is an excellent price in my opinion. It’s a very interesting looking watch. I can’t say I’ve ever seen a design like that before ( the fan blades) excellent review and I can see why you like this watch so much. Happy new year mate
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thanks Elmo. I really love this watch. It’s a shame it’s not more readily available
@moneymikz 5 ай бұрын
After living with it for about a month I do love it, but have to give it 4 stars because it’s not comfortable enough to be a daily. The strap is still kind of stiff and pinches at times and that gigantic crown leaves a mark on my hand. But I deal with the minor discomfort because it looks so darn good
@WATCHingJames 5 ай бұрын
Keep working in the strap. It took ages for mine to wear in and I was actively working on it. But once it was done it has turned out to be amazing to wear.
@tudor1920 Жыл бұрын
The best!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It really is.
@John-fy7hx Жыл бұрын
Neat watch
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Thanks John. It is definitely one of my favourites.
@AllenReinecke 8 ай бұрын
I bought this watch, with the blue (very subtle) dial, in the 11/11/23 sales for around $137. Just received it. It's all you described. An awesome looking watch! The case back is plain and the movement has simple parallel engraving marks, not the more detailed version you have. I preferred the logo version over no logo. I love homage watches and the value they offer but still prefer to honor the actual watch's maker. When I saw your review, I had to get this watch. I used to work at Rolls-Royce early in my engineering career, on jet engine test rig designs, including Rig #40 used for those chicken ingestion tests on fan blades! Perhaps a future update could replace the turbine's red dot with a little chicken! 😂😂😂
@AllenReinecke 8 ай бұрын
I also note the strap actually has rivet heads on both the upper and lower sides, which your's did not on the underside. Also quick-release springbars. I always apply leather conditioner to a new watch strap and bend, and twist, the crap out of it to break it in. My strap is beautiful and flexible from the get-go.
@WATCHingJames 8 ай бұрын
Hahahaha that would be fun. It is still one of my favourites in my collection and the best I’ve experienced from AliExpress
@rsinger2597 8 ай бұрын
Yeah looks like this watch now ships with different version of the movement (which I like better), but a potentially cheaper strap. I just got mine and the strap is OK, but I was looking forward to the one shown in the video with the shorter buckle piece, because this lets you put on an IWC style or other folding clasp and have it sit centered on your wrist. New version strap has longer buckle strap, cheaper looking rivets, not very stiff leather that marks up easily, and what I think is vinyl backing. Oh well can't win em all.
@brifiveo Жыл бұрын
Looks nice on that leather strap
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is an amazing watch
@cutlass23 Жыл бұрын
"It makes no difference to me because the seconds hand....is a FAN" Haha well said.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha. Well it is very true. Thanks for WATCHing
@greggusan Жыл бұрын
A pretty eye catching watch. I am a bit of a sucker for fliegers though. That turbine second hand is very interesting, but I think I'd like it even more if one blade was a different color or shade from the others, as opposed to just a red dot. In fact, I'd like the blade to be slightly different, and the dot to be lumed, in an ideal universe. The case finishing is nice, and love that it's a sapphire sandwich. Wish it was a bit smaller though, which is possible as I have a very nice case with this movement in it that is 41mm in diameter, and 49mm L2L.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It’s really my only thing I would want changed. Make it a touch smaller. But I think it is limited by the size of the movement.
@greggusan Жыл бұрын
@@WATCHingJames I've built a watch using this same movement and a very nice case that measures in at 40.5mm with an L2L of about 49mm. I think the problem is the dial size here. A smaller case would probably require a smaller dial than the one used here, which would effect the overall balance/proportions of the dial layout.
@sivanstar Жыл бұрын
Im getting one in the upcoming sale! 🙂
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is fantastic. I’m sure you will love it.
@sivanstar Жыл бұрын
Its here! Ive been wearing it nonstop for the last 2 days. Tbh the strap is a bit sharp but i imagine the sharpness will fade also i didnt get the same movement. I got the blue sterile dial and not a decorated movement. James do you know what movement i got? Maybe its the st 3600 idk.. Thank you again, this is becoming a lovely addition to my collection! 🙂
@timo-zoro Жыл бұрын
This is an absolute piece. Main reason it sells out fast.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is amazing. I really can not speak highly enough about it.
@muhammedpk1612 Жыл бұрын
I must say for 180 dollars it's an absolute lottery. It always surprises me how well these are made, yet how affordable they are. Cheers!!!
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is amazing what you can get. This one is the best I’ve come across
@rsinger2597 8 ай бұрын
In the current sale it's $126 USD after discounts. The newer ones seem to have different looking movement and sterile caseback, though.
@michaelsimpson6519 4 ай бұрын
Just ordered, based in no small part on this review. My first watch from Hruodland. Really hoping that it lives upto the billing.
@WATCHingJames 4 ай бұрын
It remains one of my favorite and most worn in my collection. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine.
@michaelsimpson6519 4 ай бұрын
fingers crossed, I just need to find out how the hell to pronounce it. I could have bought it totally unbranded, but the dial looks too empty. Shame that they don't just use their logo@@WATCHingJames
@michaelsimpson6519 3 ай бұрын
@@WATCHingJames It arrived today, It looks great and I find the process of winding very therapeutic. I have a couple of other handwind watches , but this feel more soothing for some reason. The only suprise was that the strap doesn't seem very long, I am on the second to last hole. Great recommendation.
@Menruleall 2 ай бұрын
@@michaelsimpson6519It's the medieval spelling of the name Roland.
@oldschool2942 3 ай бұрын
James, I hope you see this being a year later. I can't seem to find this watch with the movement you shoe. Do you know which movement your watch has? The regulation system seems quite unique.
@WATCHingJames 3 ай бұрын
I think they are using a different movement now. They are both clones of an ETA. I think mine has a seagull movement
@jazzman5598 Жыл бұрын
That’s it! I qualed! Yeah!!! (Gimme the watch James!)! Lol, 😂
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@BANHMIZON 11 ай бұрын
Hoping they make one in a smaller case. Instant buy.
@WATCHingJames 11 ай бұрын
That would be amazing. But I think they are constricted by the movement size.
@BANHMIZON 11 ай бұрын
@@WATCHingJames One can hope! Thanks for the review.
@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Жыл бұрын
IWC looks for a fraction of the cost ! Now you speaking my language 😏
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is an incredible watch.
@marcomanaog7255 2 ай бұрын
Wish they make smaller version 🙏
@WATCHingJames 2 ай бұрын
I thought that too before buying one. As it turns out I actually like the size. It is not small. But it feels like it suits the design.
@rioriggs3568 10 ай бұрын
The leather band looks good but is showing a little wear and tear at @15:50. Could be normal if you wear it very often.
@WATCHingJames 10 ай бұрын
This one gets worn a lot
@garman333 Жыл бұрын
So which do you love more? This watch or the Escapement Time PT5000?
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
I do love my Escapement time but this one is my favourite.
@pzwolski Жыл бұрын
This seconds turbine is awesome! They could make it in quartz as well. Nevertheless, I do not know how I could have missed this video. Thanks James for bringing me here. This is a nice piece. A little bit to big in diameter, but still nice.
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
It is particularly nice
@pzwolski Жыл бұрын
I have been editing my comment when you replied. 😅 Read my message again. 😉
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