Baltany makes a perfectly good monopusher EXCEPT they didn't cut in a date window, the movement had a date but, for some reason, they though month and day of week was fine lol. PLEASE ask them to cut in the damn date.
@mywatchreviews4 күн бұрын
There IS a date window on the bottom sundial at 6
@EricZ7264 күн бұрын
I wish I could ignore and un-see that ugly block of applied logo
@kevinleyva30034 күн бұрын
It’s a stunning watch but the dial material is fragile. I’ve had two of these same ones and both developed hairline fissures connecting the markers. Neither have been dropped
@paulhaynes36885 күн бұрын
Is it sapphire
@ringaleavo7 күн бұрын
Good job
@martincharman97598 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the review Mike and I like the look of the watch - a bit too big for my taste but a pretty looking machine. I have to disagree with you regarding the day/date Vs chronograph though. Since I retired I never know what day it is 🤣
@mywatchreviews7 күн бұрын
Haha! love that, you must be enjoying retirement far too much!
@joostkiefte76838 күн бұрын
The Longines is 14.1mm tall, so that's probably the reason why Baltany have followed suit. Silly, really, since the automatic needs more room than this rather more simple movement.
@mywatchreviews7 күн бұрын
Very true.
@user-vi4rv2zh4q9 күн бұрын
Veggie nice buts it toks before it ticks dats a game changer forge mezz ,,,,
@user-kp1es7to6z9 күн бұрын
The green dial is superb as well. Extremely high quality finish. Another NH34 movement which is nothing special 😂
@user-kp1es7to6z9 күн бұрын
As usual San Martin superb quality finish ❤ 🎉 another great homage.
@user-kp1es7to6z9 күн бұрын
I think it is a beautiful watch even though it is a homage but not in totality. Nice Miyota movement instead of the usual NH series. 🎉
@WrightsW59 күн бұрын
Calendar - a very slow chronograph 😀
@mywatchreviews7 күн бұрын
haha!!
@WrightsW59 күн бұрын
The Longines has thin white seconds and subdials hands that look good, but the Longines has an alligator strap which looks really, really stupid for the type of time period it homages, I'd prefer this but with a canvas strap and try and buy some thin white hands to replace the ones that are no good.
@mywatchreviews7 күн бұрын
Not a fan of alligator
@glockman19c9 күн бұрын
Nice job Sir, another fair an nonbiased review!!!
@user-fy2vz3tu9x10 күн бұрын
Not a good idea in terms of design...
@mywatchreviews10 күн бұрын
Not sure what you mean. Okay you might not like it but in terms of design in 1935 this was very practical tool watch for pilots. Original was 47mm! The offset 12 was so you could always read it without having to turn your wrist. Longines still make this one in their heritage range.
@JasonTheWatchGuy10 күн бұрын
That's an incredible watch! Nice review, you've really captured the beauty of it
@stevenmccarthy11211 күн бұрын
Not knowing the month is really something
@mywatchreviews10 күн бұрын
Indeed!
@MrPleers11 күн бұрын
Not my cup of thea. The angle and the thickness. And blued hands look great on a white dial. Not black.
@rhutton785111 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review Mike. As you mentioned its no good for those that use their right wrist for watches. But I'm not too sure I would want one even if the dial was indexed the other way. Never mind, still a interesting review.
@BrunoWiebelt11 күн бұрын
not my bag..
@adk796211 күн бұрын
I’ve never had any interest in vintage style watches, but Baltany is single-handedly changing my mind. With that said, even though I’m a “Date Only” guy, this one is a bit expensive for my taste. Still an interesting and cool watch though. Thanks for the thorough review!
@WristwatchWorkshop11 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comprehensive review Mike. I know its an homage, but this one I don't like at all, I'm afraid. Swapping a chronograph for a day/date makes thus feel like the "Longines we have at home". You're right about the blued hands against the black dial being hard to read too.
@mywatchreviews11 күн бұрын
Problem is the original is a single pusher chrono column wheel . No one does those in the budget movement market
@blownouttransmission583211 күн бұрын
I would like to see a vk63 or vk64 movement assembled in that type of case and overall style , as a bullhead chronograph . ❤
@anthonycaryl107911 күн бұрын
the back would really pop with blued screws, especially holding the rotor on, mirroring the blued second hand on the front. Much as i like it, i agree that the sub dial hands aren't great on a dark dial, but on a pale one would be excellent
@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands11 күн бұрын
Nope :) I'll stick to the San Martin, and my Pulsar 2001 :)
@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands11 күн бұрын
Still having Corona, :( so plenty time to watch KZfaqs :)
@daveyoder923111 күн бұрын
Very nice review!
@smart77012 күн бұрын
Thanks for the vid. First time seeing you! I just acquired a Seamaster Cosmic. I've no experience with it. Can't change date via crown. Likely taking it to a watchmaker for a thorough service and clean-up. Wish me luck!! I do like your style. Very genuine and transparent. Cheers.
@sonwilvergaralopez616513 күн бұрын
Este steeldive es una maravilla de la relojería por el precio q vale ni los suizos tienen competencia para este reloj en calidad precio
@davidcopeland540914 күн бұрын
I wonder just how waterproof the steel dive truly is 🤷♂️
@mywatchreviews12 күн бұрын
well i swam with mine on holiday in the sea with it and it was absolutely fine.
@WilliamMead-je4ko14 күн бұрын
Hi mate, Are you planning on selling this one? It seems you can only buy this model now with all 24 numbers on the bezel which is a massive shame and I won’t buy. Just looks too cluttered. This exact one I will buy though
@ccooper878517 күн бұрын
For people like me who only want quartz watches Watch Dives produce a BB54 series with the VH31 movement. I have bought the version that is similar to your reviewed watch. Its only downside imho is that if you want the gilt bezel then the lume is distinctly yellow. This is not enough to spoil the watch but it is annoying given that the lume on the other versions is not like this. For £90 as a new release it is excellent value and it will no doubt drop in price over time.
@astorbeijer942417 күн бұрын
I purchased the steel version of this watch one year ago. I agree that the price is steep, but they can easily be found on the 2nd hand market for about $500. I paid the extra money because I didn't want the hassle if I wasn't happy with it. First, I disagree that this watch isn't legible in the sun. It's perfectly legible. You just have to look at the watch straight on. That's one of the reason Hamilton claims this watch costs more. It's a dual LCD/LED watch, so that you can see the time in the light without pressing the button. I think it works perfectly fine. Second, the bracelet is one of the best that Hamilton makes. It's comfortable, it tapers nicely, it's just sweet. Third, and this I can only speak from my personal experience, it's by far, the most accurate watch I own. After a year of testing it every other week, it's running at -.02 sec/day. -. 02. That's about a second a month. That's flipping amazing for an $800 watch if you ask me. I agree that I wish it had a date. But then, I think of how many watches I wish DIDN'T have a date, like almost all Grand Seikos. And how many watches I love without the date, like a Rolex Sub or Explorer. So, I try to think of the PSR as a super accurate, reto-cool, three hander watch. Then, I'm ok without the date 😉
@artphotodude18 күн бұрын
Thanks for this review! Have had an eye on one of these.
@suheilkaspar888518 күн бұрын
Have had the Steeldive for a year, so happy with it, and it's like tank!
@fito63119 күн бұрын
Love your reviews the way they are! I thank you very much for your effort, keep up the good work! Kind regards,
@etebol19 күн бұрын
Very pleased to see they did away with the sapphire display back and put that money towards the bracelet. Very wise decision.
@costa706020 күн бұрын
Have the black, stunning watch for the price. Don't dismiss the black one, its a washed out matt tropical dial , it looks natural aged and not overly done.
@killforkylie20 күн бұрын
I am going to say something people are not going to like. If they stuck a Seiko VH31 movement into this I would be all over it. It would never be off my wrist.
@user-vi4rv2zh4q20 күн бұрын
Dee Lune is fantastic 👍🍸
@jeremylynch8321 күн бұрын
Please have a look at the Sugess Panda Automatic Chronograph. I have it, nice watch with interesting movement for the price. Happy for you to borrow mine if you like.
@B235922 күн бұрын
I would prefer a gilded gmt hand instead of red - this version of red looks cheap
@johnadams-wp2yb23 күн бұрын
It needs better looking hands.
@australier26325 күн бұрын
So the best and cheapest clone comes from Tandorio!
@Edyth_Hedd29 күн бұрын
Great video. I really like the orange bezel with the gray dial, as well as the chunky outer ring grips.
@etebolАй бұрын
I have noticed their prices are starting to go up, with no obvious improvements to the products other than their popularity. Might be time for me to start looking elsewhere. Thanks for sharing.
@JosephCarcasoleАй бұрын
Thank you for your service.
@Canadianman762Ай бұрын
I just ordered the white marble version. I am a fan of white dial watches and this added something’s little more special. For Chinese watches in general I have had hit and miss success. Sugess, seestern, san Martin seem to produce fantastic products but pagani and some others leave something to be desired.