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Thank you for visiting my channel page. My name is Mike and I have an obsession for watches old and new. I have been a hobbyist watchmaker since 2016 and in that time I have gained extensive knowledge on watch restoration and servicing. I have now setup this channel to create reviews on watches I own from my personal collection and on watches on loan or provided to the channel for review. It will be combination of vintage and modern and from high end to budget. I am no watch snob and my tastes are wide ranging.
I also have another channel called My Retro Watches where I show restorations and tutorials of watches from a hobbyist point of view.
I also have another channel called My Retro Watches where I show restorations and tutorials of watches from a hobbyist point of view.
The Latest Baltany Watch Release - A7 1935 Avigation Homage - Full Review
Here is a link to this watch on Baltany's official website: www.baltany.com/product/a7-avigating-homage-pilot-watch-s6047/59/
Aliexpress Link (Affiliated- I will receive a commission for any purchase made for transparancy) s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEEjp7V
Link to the Linkmicro microscope I am using: amzn.to/3WV2PpG
My Main Channel - My Retro Watches www.youtube.com/@MyRetroWatches
Facebook Group: groups/Retro.Vintage.Watches.Restorations/
My website : www.myretrowatches.com
Watch tool page: myretrowatches.co.uk/tool-sale-links/
Instagram: myretrowatches
Contact me: mikeswatchreviews@gmail.com
I am a passionate about watches and I am a self taught watch repairer and restorer mainly working on vintage watches. I have another channel My Retro Watches which shows my work with the aim of inspiring others into this wonderful hobby. I started this watch review channel to give my opinion and broaden my horizons on new watches from established and microbrands alike.
I enjoy producing watch review videos and think I offer a different perspective to other reviewers as I am not afraid to remove watches from cases and inspect everything under a microscope.
If you are a watch brand and want me to appraise and review your watch then please get in contact with me via my email mikeswatchreviews@gmail.com
#watch #watchreview
Aliexpress Link (Affiliated- I will receive a commission for any purchase made for transparancy) s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEEjp7V
Link to the Linkmicro microscope I am using: amzn.to/3WV2PpG
My Main Channel - My Retro Watches www.youtube.com/@MyRetroWatches
Facebook Group: groups/Retro.Vintage.Watches.Restorations/
My website : www.myretrowatches.com
Watch tool page: myretrowatches.co.uk/tool-sale-links/
Instagram: myretrowatches
Contact me: mikeswatchreviews@gmail.com
I am a passionate about watches and I am a self taught watch repairer and restorer mainly working on vintage watches. I have another channel My Retro Watches which shows my work with the aim of inspiring others into this wonderful hobby. I started this watch review channel to give my opinion and broaden my horizons on new watches from established and microbrands alike.
I enjoy producing watch review videos and think I offer a different perspective to other reviewers as I am not afraid to remove watches from cases and inspect everything under a microscope.
If you are a watch brand and want me to appraise and review your watch then please get in contact with me via my email mikeswatchreviews@gmail.com
#watch #watchreview
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San Martin Watch Original Design - Whats the Verdict? In Depth Review SN0085-G-B
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Here is my affiliate link for this watch; s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdrW8xl Please note that any qualifying purchases made using this link I will earn a small commission. It does not cost you any more money. Thank you. My Main Channel - My Retro Watches www.youtube.com/@MyRetroWatches Facebook Group: groups/Retro.Vintage.Watches.Restorations/ My website : www.myretrowatches.com Wat...
Doxa Vibes From This San Martin SN067-G All for $170 In The Sale. Fully Reviewed
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Affiliate link: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkP5a1V I do earn a commission for any purchases made from this link. My San Martin Facebok Group: groups/794985945548044 My Main Channel - My Retro Watches www.youtube.com/@MyRetroWatches Facebook Group: groups/Retro.Vintage.Watches.Restorations/ My website : www.myretrowatches.com Watch tool page: myretrowatches.co.uk/tool-sa...
Aventurine Bling For Under $300?! | The New San Martin SN129-G-B-GMT Watch
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Affiliate link to this watch; s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDkNIJZ I do earn a commission for any purchases made from this link. My San Martin Facebok Group: groups/794985945548044 My Main Channel - My Retro Watches www.youtube.com/@MyRetroWatches Facebook Group: groups/Retro.Vintage.Watches.Restorations/ My Watch Collection Website : www.myretrowatches.com Watch tool pag...
Vintage Vibes: Exploring the Baltany 1963 Explorer Homage Watch Inside & Out.
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You can see this watch and all other Baltany on this link: www.baltany.com/product/tropical-dial-1963-explorer-homage-s4066ab/57/ Discount code £6 off BALOFF Or AliExpress store here: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdftOYB My Main Channel - My Retro Watches www.youtube.com/@MyRetroWatches Facebook Group: groups/Retro.Vintage.Watches.Restorations/ My website : www.myretrowatches.com Watc...
Dukwin Single Watch Winder In Depth Review. Finally a Quiet Winder!
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Please go checkout Dukwin Website as they do have some really cool watch winders. bit.ly/3U6O0Pq Remember to use MWR5 at checkout for 5% off Please leave a comment as I would be interested to hear your opinions on this watch winder and winders in general. Thanks for watching. My Main Channel - My Retro Watches www.youtube.com/@MyRetroWatches Facebook Group: groups/Retro.Vintage.Wat...
The Coral Steward - New Square 300m Dive Watch From Olto-8 - Launches 29th April
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Here is the link to Olto-8 Coral Steward Watches. Sign up now to secure your Super Early Bird Discount of 25% off: coralsteward.olto-8.com/ In this review I take close look at the new offering from Olto-8. The Coral Steward, its a square diver which is very unusual and offers 300m of water resistance. Olto-8 are known for their unusual designs and this one is no exception, it will be a love / h...
San Martin Watches New Releases 2024 - Which is Your Favourite?
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In for review today are these two new releases for 2024 from San Martin. Model numbers SN0136-G (Green Dial) and the SN0138-G-BB54 Both outright winners for me but which would be your favourite? I am part of the AliExpress affiliate program. I will receive a commission for any qualifying purchases made by using these links. (For Transparency) Thank you for your support. SN0138-G-BB4 Link s.clic...
Vario 1918 WW1 Trench Watch - Vintage Looks Modern Reliability
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Please checkout Vario, so many good watches and straps! vario.sg/collections/1918-trench-medic In this video I review my own personal Vario 1918 Trench watch recreation. Vario take watches from the past and bring them back to life with a modern twist. This one is no exception, in the trenches of WW1 wristwatches as we know them came into existence. Until this point gentlemen only used pocket wa...
Is This The Best San Martin Of 2024 So Far? Full Review of SN0116-G V4 GMT Root Beer #watchreview
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You can pick this watch up here- s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFWVdfx This is an affiliate link so for transparency I will earn a commission for any purchases made via this link. Thank you in advance for all your support. I have created a San Martin Fans Facebook group here: groups/794985945548044/?ref=share_group_link&exp=7ffb My Main Channel - My Retro Watches www.youtube.com/@myret...
Baltany Bronze Diver Watch -Full In Depth Review
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Link to the Baltany Website: www.baltany.com/product/burgundy-dial-bronze-diver-s3016/48/ AliExpress Affiliate Link s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dcu65Df Please note that I do earn a commission on any purchases made through the AliExpress link. My Main Channel - My Retro Watches www.youtube.com/@myretrowatches Facebook Group: groups/Retro.Vintage.Watches.Restorations/ My website : www....
100 Year Old Vintage Omega Watch - Review. Calibre 26.5 SOB
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This is a video review of my 100 year old Omega watch I have just restored over on my main channel Here is a link to that restoration video! czcams.com/video/mqe7thQyBXg/video.htmlsi=Ec6OtHuutxLZlnf_ My Main Channel - My Retro Watches www.youtube.com/@myretrowatches Facebook Group: groups/Retro.Vintage.Watches.Restorations/ My website : www.myretrowatches.com Watch tool page: myret...
Epic Bracelet & Dial! The New San Martin SN0131-G Watch Review #watchreview #sanmartinwatch
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Yes, the hands are too dark. The display case back should be smaller and not include the case ring!
Call this the Captain Uemura that made this watch famous in Japan! He was a famous person like Cousteau and Willard was just a character in a movie.
Junk
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.
There IS a date window on the bottom sundial at 6
I wish I could ignore and un-see that ugly block of applied logo
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
Is it sapphire
Good job
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 🤣
Haha! love that, you must be enjoying retirement far too much!
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.
Very true.
Veggie nice buts it toks before it ticks dats a game changer forge mezz ,,,,
The green dial is superb as well. Extremely high quality finish. Another NH34 movement which is nothing special 😂
As usual San Martin superb quality finish ❤ 🎉 another great homage.
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. 🎉
Calendar - a very slow chronograph 😀
haha!!
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.
Not a fan of alligator
Nice job Sir, another fair an nonbiased review!!!
Not a good idea in terms of design...
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.
That's an incredible watch! Nice review, you've really captured the beauty of it
Not knowing the month is really something
Indeed!
Not my cup of thea. The angle and the thickness. And blued hands look great on a white dial. Not black.
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.
not my bag..
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!
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.
Problem is the original is a single pusher chrono column wheel . No one does those in the budget movement market
I would like to see a vk63 or vk64 movement assembled in that type of case and overall style , as a bullhead chronograph . ❤
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
Nope :) I'll stick to the San Martin, and my Pulsar 2001 :)
Still having Corona, :( so plenty time to watch CZcamss :)
Very nice review!
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.
Este steeldive es una maravilla de la relojería por el precio q vale ni los suizos tienen competencia para este reloj en calidad precio
I wonder just how waterproof the steel dive truly is 🤷♂️
well i swam with mine on holiday in the sea with it and it was absolutely fine.
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
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.
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 😉
Thanks for this review! Have had an eye on one of these.
Have had the Steeldive for a year, so happy with it, and it's like tank!
Love your reviews the way they are! I thank you very much for your effort, keep up the good work! Kind regards,
Very pleased to see they did away with the sapphire display back and put that money towards the bracelet. Very wise decision.
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.
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.
Dee Lune is fantastic 👍🍸
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.
I would prefer a gilded gmt hand instead of red - this version of red looks cheap
It needs better looking hands.
So the best and cheapest clone comes from Tandorio!
Great video. I really like the orange bezel with the gray dial, as well as the chunky outer ring grips.
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.
Thank you for your service.