Fears Redcliff - Before you buy an Omega Aqua Terra, watch this!
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Hi all!
Are Fears giving sports watches like the Omega Aqua Terra and the Rolex Oyster Perpetual a run for their money? 🤔
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Specs:
Reference - Redcliff 39.5 Date
Size - 39.5mm
Case - Stainless steel
Movement - La Joux-Perret G100
Water resistance - 150m
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I'm into but just feel the price is a bit punchy.
A left field choice if you want something less mainstream though!
Deffo ‘fear(s)’ the price of this one! Feels like it’s twice the price it should be imho…
I enjoy your word play 😂 but having my hands on it I don't agree. 🤷♀️ this one just isn't for you!
and this watch shows why I love red dials at least in part
They're so lovely to look at! 😍
@@TheWatchBoxDiaries my daily driver is a red watch! The Reverie Diver. While that colourway is no longer available it’s a great diver for small wrists. I would love to see you review it someday
Finding a good smaller diver is often a task so I'll keep that one in mind!
@@TheWatchBoxDiaries The measurements for it that I can remember off hand. 40mm case, 42mm lug to lug, 20mm lug width
I agree with about the crown. It was the very first thing I noticed. It sticks out too far and is boring. Otherwise a nice watch. Thank you for another great video.
Perhaps an onion-shaped crown might work.....?
It just needs a little tweak!
Thank you so much for watching! 👌👌
Very on brand!
this cherry red and the boutique green are pure class.
Agreed! I do love that mallard green 💚
Great video Lucy,beautiful watch,build quality looks excellent,love that red dial.
Love the movement choice great piece for black bay money
If you're looking for a less mainstream option, this is perfect!
@@TheWatchBoxDiaries If I am going to pay upwards of $3k, I expect some brand recognition. They are nice watches but I believe is going to be a hard sale for most folks. Thanks for sharing.
I am sooooooooo close to pulling the trigger on the black one. I sway between the new black 38 Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M and this one. Your video was the final nudge to buy the Fears, cheaper than the Omega and not so common, let's say, more understated and more geeky, and I hope qualitywise not so far from the Seamaster. Thank you for you review!
(The purple/pinky dial is cool but in my collection reserved for the 36 OP by Rolex... someday)
Yay! I'm glad my video helped! You'll have to let me know how you get on with it!
The Fears team are also fantastic. Super friendly and super helpful. I'm all for supporting the smaller brands that appreciate you and your experience. You should try and head to their HQ for a tour too!
The fit and feel of the Fears is comparable with the Omega. I've handled both and they're lovely. The Fears is definitely the rarer, left field choice. I much prefer the Fears as the AT polished surfaces can feel a little blingy
Great review, lovely watch, great colour-way - agree with you, the crown seems too big!
Before you buy an aqua terra, find a vintage and good condition Omega Seamaster 120m (likely from Japan) - they come in lots of dial variants and the quality is next level. Can be had for around 1000-1500 USD as of July 2024.
Also an alternative. However you'd need to be very careful regarding the water resistance. I love vintage but if I'm looking for a sporty piece to use, I tend to go modern for the reliability.
The 120m Seamasters are great vintage choices!
@@TheWatchBoxDiaries can always get watchmaker to check gaskets. They're well made. I've got the JDM explorer dial version. Very happy
Ofcourse! As long as you've checked them out 👌 Great choice!
Another great review! Love this piece and see it as some serious competition for Omega and Rolex.
Thank you! 😊
Those were my thoughts too! A great left field choice to an OP or Aqua Terra
I find the CW C63 Sealander 36mm Mulberry red for £875 more attractive, to be honest!
Very different aesthetics but both beautiful watches. I'm definitely a CW fan! Especially the C63 range!
Colourful little watch for the summer albeit with an awkward crown & brand name, but let’s be honest, it’s not the same league as an AT. Watch this vid, then visit Omega AD imho! 😀
I've owned 4 Omegas and handled as many Fears. They are in the same league for fit and finish 🙂 the movement is not to the same standard, but then Omega has mass production and years of development on their side.
The Fears is noticeably slimmer than an AT and it wears much more comfortably too (which is subjective, I know!).
I have a feeling some of these reviewers aren't being objective enough. I've seen some reviews that just tear this brand's quality apart and then there are other reviews where they're essentially perfect and can do no wrong. It's very jarring.