Very nice, but in a universe that contains San Martin, Seestern, Proxima, CW..etc, the cost is just not justifiable

@technoboy21

3 ай бұрын

This. Couldn't say it better!

@robertoakes666

3 ай бұрын

the difference between chinese built and Belfast built

@technoboy21

3 ай бұрын

@@robertoakes666 What about it? Can you know for sure that one is better than the other? If anything, it's probably more related to the production costs themselves ("Europe" vs. China)

@robertoakes666

3 ай бұрын

@@technoboy21 kind of what I was getting at

@technoboy21

3 ай бұрын

@@robertoakes666 Got it, just saying that the quality of assembly in Belfast isn't necessarily better than the Chinese one.

For a microbrand, I expect a more original design like Christopher Ward or Formex. The case, index and bracelet look like a Rolex or Tudor divers but it's not the Aliexpress prices so I don't see the added value. Thanks for the review.

I'm from Belfast so really want to like this but it's just too expensive. Excellent review by the way!

“Trademarked” micro glide made me laugh. That’s the exact clasp you see on dozens of AliExpress watches at €200 or less.

@TheWatcherReviews

3 ай бұрын

I know....

I think you diplomatically avoided the elephant in the room, which is that this is yet another submariner homage. For $1300 US I really want something more or different than that. The font they use for their brand name reminds me of the font I saw when someone got high score on an arcade video game in the 1980s. Finally as one of your other commenters mentioned, I can pay the watchmaker from Proxima if I want a hi beat movement to be regulated, and receive decent customer service, for a fraction of the price.

Good review, that is a good looking watch and I hope it sells well. I do think knowing it is assembled in Belfast and has a proper warranty, plus a regulated Sellita adds a lot of value 👍. Sadly, I wouldn't pay £1000 for it.

At 1000 i would rather go for a Christopher Ward. Proxima is 250 and have amazing customer support.

@schaffelaer1902

3 ай бұрын

What about Certina

@karlsenula9495

3 ай бұрын

​@schaffelaer1902 or indeed Steinhart

It’s a nice watch but you summed it up. There’s too much competition out there for this to be a front runner in anyone future purchase list. Thanks!

Well, it is a very nice watch with definite advantages but imho not worth the msrp. At that price point, I would definitely go with Christopher Ward. Now, for a third of the price, San Martin, Proxima, and Seestern are my choices all day long. Proxima even regulates their movements and provides pictures of the actual watch, including a pic of the watch on the timegrapher! As these Chinese watches keep getting better and better, it is becoming harder, at least for me, to justify the additional money for some of the other higher tier microbrands.

Great comparison. Theae days, you've got to build detail. For me, the hands are sanitised, lacking character compared to the watches and brands it is homaging.

As everyone said it’s a great watch! But the market is just too saturated with similar watches at better prices. And almost as nice watches for much cheaper. Nice review. Cheers!

I see nothing on this watch that you can't get a lot cheaper on a San Martin, except the Swiss movement. 😞 I'm not prepared to pay an extra $1000.00 for a Sellita SW200. 😲

First of all I think youve been very fair. I don't know how people can justify spending that much on this. There's no originality to the design and no brand recognition (who knows how long they'll be around to honour that warranty). I wish them all the best but the other watch they have should be the one they sent

Lucky for Nomadic it’s targeted customers will scoff at the thought of a SanMartin. So some sales are assured. They won’t be disappointed with their purchase either.

What about a review on the new seagull 1984 Retro diver 💁

@brianmccord7387

3 ай бұрын

That looks absolutely amazing.

Nice Watch but wouldn't pay £1050 4 it,Prefer the Christopher Ward.....

It is a good watch for £600 but £1050 no way.

I prefer Saint Martin the price and quality but overall quality no both of my San Martin.I had to take a stone to the sharp edges on the bracelet and the case but I’m a retired tool maker so I have no problem using a stone. Currently, I have the San Martin 39 mm titanium Tudor style watch and I had to stone the edges but on the reviews I read of the $4500 Tutor It also had sharp edges so I’m happy with the San Martin rework it a little bit after I purchase it to get it smooth the way I like it. This watch here $1300 I looked on eBay and I don’t see anything for sale or resale on this watch so it’s a watch that if you spent $1300 you’re never gonna get any money back for it like that you’ll be lucky to get 200 for it.

@TheWatcherReviews

3 ай бұрын

I've seen a couple for sale at £700 but even still, you can get nicely finished 2nd hand christopher Ward for £500-600

@ChitownRon

3 ай бұрын

@@TheWatcherReviews you have a good channel I’ve not seen this watch anywhere else. Keep up the good work young man.

How does this run? Regulated SW200 means nothing if they don’t specify any range…

It's a ballsy price for what it is. I get the hand built element and likely regulation etc but, when you can get a SM etc for less than half the price and same movement... I know where my meagre wage would be spent (when not going on stupidly expensive boots)

Crazy expensive....

Very cool i like it

It is a nice watch...but that asking prices makes it a no from many. There are a lot of cheaper alternatives in its neighborhood. Nodus, Helson, Henry Archer, Glycine, etc. Cheers!!!

San Martin with slightly different hands

I guess all the parts are probably made from the same factories that supply Ali brands, so people are paying triple for the assmbly itself yes?

I’d pay $600 for it, no more.

This or a Cronos/SM fitted with a SW200.......No offence to Nomadic but I'd save the 700 quid.

I prefer Dive or dive style watches with chunky hands. Like Citizen does. Thin hands on dress pieces only. Overpriced inmho ✌️

Nice enough watch, but at $1,000 + made in Belfast, will it sink like the Titanic ?😂 Sorry, couldn't resist that one Zee ! Seriously though, it's expensive for what it is.

@TheWatcherReviews

3 ай бұрын

😂😂

The blue one looks nice. Was guessing sub 800, but sheeshhhh no thanks.

That is Squale money. Compared to San Martin, I'm sure Nomadic won't let the first version buyers be guinea pigs, and then release a ver2 or even 3 to fix the issues with the watch you actually bought.

@TheWatcherReviews

3 ай бұрын

You could buy v1 2 and 3 and still have change for another watch from ali

Selita SW200-1 is meh. Worst of all worlds, needs more regular and more expensive servicing compared to Japanese movements for no discernable benefit. Frankly I'd have an NH35/38 and save my money or pay a bit more for a better movement.

I really want British microbrand watch companies to succeed, but Nomadic haven't done themselves any favours. The watch is solidly put together, but it's nothing special. The design is generic and rather bland. The movement is decent, but not groundbreaking. The attention to detail isn't great. Above all, the price is ridiculous. Nomadic are playing in a very crowded segment of the market, and there are dozens of other companies offering more for less. Hopefully they can learn from this and take inspiration from other British brands like Isotope, Alkin, Arken, Anordain and Garrick, and learn how to make great watches that stand out in a crowd.

Nothing special. Overpriced. Even a 'Swiss made' Davosa is cheaper.

@RadicallyGreen

3 ай бұрын

Davosa is a stupid man's San Martin.