Very nice video! I have slender wrists and the size of a watch is kind of important to me (diameter and hight, 38 mm is just the step to the bigger size for me) and these smaller watches are really rare. I saw a few videos about this model and the profile view is almost accidentally appearing (and fast disappearing) on most watch videos. So: well done with the all around view!

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Very happy to hear this as I was worried the video was going to be too long. But it seems most enjoy a full view! Thank you friend

Excellent review. I would never have known this was your first review. I can't wait to see more. Subscribed.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Wow that is a very kind thing to say- I am very happy to say the next video is in the works! Thank you for the support :)

I’m really impressed by your first review, very interesting and a nice pace vs details. I look forward to many more, well done 👍

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you my friend, was excited to hear your feedback- more of this to come! Will catch you on the gram

Mate, so impressed that this is your first review - nicely done!

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

It was a first of many things and from comments like yours make it very worthwhile. thank you for your kindness. More to come!

Great review! I honestly didn't think that this was your first watch review video. Everything is on point in this video (videography, the content, the length, etc.). This watch is on my wish list. :)

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

I may have rehearsed this video to a stuffed animal before filming hahaha. Very very happy to hear that you felt it was on point- I was getting caught up in the length.. the camera focusing, your comment is really encouraging, thank you

@DutchBulldog

4 жыл бұрын

Perpetuality hahaha, well... the endless rehearsing paid off! Keep up the great work. Looking forward to watch your next watch review video. You set the bar high right from the start 👌🏼

Subbed + liked, never would've known it was your first if you hadn't said so! It's also really hard to find reviews on this watch that aren't 5-6yrs old or more, so I'm glad someone else decided to! Keep up the good work!

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

That is very high praise, thank you! I saw you found my second video too. Working on the next video as we speak :)

Amazing review and fantastic videography. Keep up the good work and make another

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Too kind! You said it! There will be more on the horizon soon. Brewing up something now. stay tuned :)

Nice review. FYI, I had picked up the Armida A6 (40mm version) a couple of years ago. It was a fine watch and now they have a 36mm version out that I was tempted to acquire.

Great review. You did a really good job for the first one. It didn't hurt that the star of the show was the PRS-25. I had this exact model but needed the cash so I had to move it on but it a real favorite still in my book. I have purchased 3 Smiths watches in total from Eddie over at TimeFactors and he sells great stuff. He is coming out with a new watch later this year that is an homage to the IWC MK11 and I believe is going to be a real winner. Thanks again and keep them coming.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to get my hands on that MK11 homage, will do a video of it when it’s in my hands. Wouldn’t not have known of its existence!

Good review! Subscribed. Keep up the good work :)

I love my Smiths. Nice review buddy.

1st video and you outdid most watch channels out there. Good stuff.

@perpetuality

2 жыл бұрын

Awfully kind of you. Thank you for this!

Please ignore my earlier critical comment about the thickness of the PRS-25. I said that Timefactors claimed a thickness of 14mm. I mistakenly looked at the specs for the PRS-36. Timefactors reports the PRS-25 to be 11mm as stated in the video. Sorry.

great review and video! and don't worry about your camera it was perfectly fine

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Really really kind of you to say. This was all shot on an iPhone and I didn’t know the first thing about video but this is the kind of encouragement that keeps me going. Thank you!

Great first review! Well done.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Very generous of you to say, thanks for stopping by and checking it out. Means a lot!

Thanks for detailed review. Looking for a first watch. Unfortunately there are few of them in less than 38mm nowadays. I have a 7 inch wrist, but rather prefer a small watch, that won't be too screaming.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Great point..and for those watches less than 38mm- like the Tudor Black Bay 36 are at more than 4-5 times the price of this watch. So our choices are limited to Hamilton, Seiko, or vintage and this little guy. Thanks so much for watching!

Great review !! Fantastic watch... I have a Sub so if I’m ever to get the urge for an explorer it’ll be this to scratch that itch

Great review! Thanks.

Would have been great to see it on the bracelet, but for a first review, it was very well done! Good stuff! Looking forward to more reviews!

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a great point, I will have to definitely do that in the next video. Thanks for the support and for watching! See you in the next video :)

@danielmeier8321

4 жыл бұрын

I agree on that Point. The main reason for not buying the smiths earlier was the extremely missmatched clasp on the old bracelet :D

@eduardoj.diazdiaz1400

4 жыл бұрын

Will be waiting to see the next video !!! 🙏🏻👍🏻💪🏻

Really liked your review, it was very informative, Keep em coming :) I am definitely looking to getting this watch especially as the Smith's company have a history that is connected to the Everest. Although it is an Homage watch, Smith's have the right to pull it off as they we're part of the Everest History.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Really glad that you enjoyed the review! Smiths was just a tad slow to market the watch which Rolex saw the opportunity and seized it, you are right in saying that Smiths in a way has earned its right, also the tri-Arabic layout was used even in early Omega military watches- way before the 1953 expedition so there’s that too!

Excellent review! Just two suggestions: please make a wristshot with the original bracelet on. And a lume shot would've been nice. Overall excellent review!!

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Will definitely put that in action next review :)

@eduardoj.diazdiaz1400

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, I’ll be waiting for the bracelet put on!!

Excellent review! Put together and thought out like the best of them. I’m waiting for the site to re open myself for the PRS29a. I’ve never worn a 36mm so hopefully it isn’t too small. Anti magnetism is a big deal for me but price is as well

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching the likes of Tim Mosso and a few others over the years.. i tried to be original in my own delivery but had some inspiration, You have great taste-! I have my eye on the white dial-blued hands PRS29 so I am in the same boat as you. If all goes well a review may be on its way :)

@Not-a-bot222

4 жыл бұрын

Perpetuality best of luck! I’m looking at the black dial so I’m no competition ha Can’t wait to see more reviews!

@briancarpenter7687

4 жыл бұрын

I have the PRS-29a and I don't think you will be disappointed with how it wears. It is a watch that really has history and is so like the original, even better in my opinion.

Great job! I've eyes these many times!!

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

If you can pull the trigger you'll really really love it. I had joy in owning this watch just to give purpose to my many watch straps collecting dust. It's also really fun and easy to photograph because of that dial and AR coating.

Great review of a great watch. People call it a homage to the Rolex Explorer ref 1016 but I just call it a well made watch and a joy to wear. I did notice that you mentioned it was also available in a 40mm with a white dial but the 40mm actually has a black dial and the white dialed variant has the same case as the 36mm only with the white dial.

@perpetuality

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for catching that error and for watching. It’s surprising how different the white dial looks to the OG, a polar explorer for those who always asked for one from the five pointed crown. Spectacular watch and glad you take joy in wearing it 🙌

Fine review!

First review...? Well done!!! Looking forward to the next. I’ve been looking at this watch for awhile now. Looking At the 40 mm for my 7 1/2 inch wrist. I really like everything about the watch other than the Mercedes hour hand. I don’t know if that’s true to the original or not… I’m just not a fan unless it’s on a Rolex or an homage of a Rolex. Cheers! John

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Super happy to hear you like the video. Now for the Mercedes hands.. it’s a signature of the Rolex Explorer 1016 that this watch is a homage of. The original Smiths expedition watch looked much more like a field watch with its sword hands. So I think this would fit what you are looking for!

@JohnBuckmaster-sw3wm

4 жыл бұрын

Perpetuality ...yes the 36mm Rolex Explorer...I have 39mm 214270...favorite watch out of my ‘too many’ watch collection. I Have some homage Rolex watches And I just always like it when they put something other than the Mercedes hands on them. Look forward to the next review!

Excellent video. Well done and informative. I will be sure to add the 40mm black version to my collection. An awesome alternative to the $7K Rolex Explorer. 👍

@perpetuality

3 жыл бұрын

I can see that happening with the 40mm- how do you feel about the proportions of the 40mm vs the 36?

Great review....and first video. Eddie has a watch forum called TZUK and I just followed a link someone posted on there to your video. I have this watch and the PRS-29AM (pics on tunokies Instagram) with heat blued hands and ETA inside....also a great watch.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

I had no idea my video reached the TZUK forums hadn’t not been for you. Wow! Followed you on Instagram just now :)

@tunokies

4 жыл бұрын

@@perpetuality Thanks.... what's your Instagram name?

Great review! Great watch!

@perpetuality

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great first review! Could you review the CWC royal navy diver please?

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Will absolutely look into that. Thanks for the suggestion and for the sub! 🍺

Nice work! And nice watch, I like better than the Explorer!

Nice upload, subscribed 👍

Such a well executed piece - worth every penny! White version has taken over as my main daily wearer (my sarb033 and Alpinists are pissed, lol!) Well done video with great perspective, just subbed👍

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

I had the exact same thought as you, my worst fear is that it destroys my appetite for Seikos and anything in that range.. I am happy to report i didnt have to go to watch rehab! Hahaha Thanks for watching and subbing, very kind of you to do.

@willardhooton920

4 жыл бұрын

Perpetuality Looking forward for the next review!

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

@@willardhooton920 I just posted a new video just as you replied Hahaha. Spooky!

Nice thorough review, I would've never said this was your first! I find the Smiths very interesting, they have solid history and pedigree which is why I wish they ditched the mercedes hands and move away from the 1:1 homage. Size, looks and quality seem perfect, they should expand on the Expedition model, which takes inspiration from a vintage Smiths watch actually worn by Sir Edmund Hillary.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Couldnt agree with you more on the Smiths identity sentiment. They have some fantastic military watches and sport watches worth bringing back. Thanks for the kind comments as well! :)

@helloworldstein

3 жыл бұрын

Promblem is "they" is just one guy named Eddie. He designs the watches, contracts out to china for manufacturing, gets a shipment of them, and then spends 4 months selling his watches one at a time to people around the world. No other modern company is open for orders for 20 minutes a month. I dont get why this guy doesnt just hire 1 part time worker to help him out. He could probably move double. He's also against getting exposure. He emails people asking them NOT to review their watches as he cant keep up with the demand. Bizzare.

Very nice! I want one of these bad!

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

well worth it when it ends up in your hands- but beware it may destroy your appetite to have more than one watch :)

Great video! I have one question: are sizing links in the bracelet attached with screws or with pins?

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

The links are held together by screws :)

i wish the 369 font can be more rounded and wider, less of modern computer font that is, that would be perfect... nice watch nonetheless

Someone must do a battle between this and lorier falcon 3.. both are great options with different aesthetics..

Nice review.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Really kind of you to say and equally happy to see you enjoyed it!

Great video i been thinking on making some videos too, and i definitely can say it's more difficult than most will think, specially if one lacks the professional equipment. I enjoyed the video keep it up you have 1 more subscritor in me.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

You're exactly right, I had no idea that much of it is planning..the rest of it is editing with whatever left over to be filming. That is also assuming everything goes smoothly too! But it is very very rewarding, thanks for following along and for watching :)

great! exactly!

Thanks for making this! How did you purchase it?

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Great question! I bought it in February, the store seems to open based on its supply and usually is open on Sunday through their website Timefactors.

@phmwu7368

3 жыл бұрын

@@perpetuality these Everest are no longer available and website states "Plenty more on the drawing board"...

The last thing I wanted was more attention to be given to Smiths right now! I missed ordering on the 16th and they had so many sales they had to close back down and haven’t reopened yet. (They were closed previously bc it was the end of their FY)

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve just been told from others they are done for now. I know the feeling, that was me eight months ago- it made getting the watch feel like an achievement. Whatever you do if you find it elsewhere online don’t pay those ridiculous secondhand prices! Thanks for watching and commenting 😊

@brad6440

4 жыл бұрын

Perpetuality Yeah the originally said bc of the backlog of order would have them closed until May 3rd. Now it’s saying May 17th.

@brad6440

4 жыл бұрын

Perpetuality I think the videos NSHD Watches and ID Guy put out are the culprits here. I’m not going to lie watching NSHD Watches video is what turned me onto the Smiths brand. I’d be surprised if they don’t increase prices just bc of the obvious spike in demand. Hopefully, for their sake, it’s not just a spike and the demand will persist.

@briancarpenter7687

4 жыл бұрын

@@brad6440 I have purchased this exact watch and 2 others from Eddie at TimeFactors and I don't believe that he will be raising the prices. The key is to be right there when the store opens and get your watch into your cart and follow the flow of the sale and you will be good to go.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Ahhh the KZread effect.. happens to watches that go on spotlight 😅

That was a really nice review. I'm strongly considering the white dial version so this was very helpful. May ask how easy it was to resize the bracelet and what tools you used for that? Thanks!

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the review! Great question. The bracelet links are held together by tiny screws they can removed very easily with a small flathead screwdriver.

@alexeylago2470

4 жыл бұрын

Perpetuality Got it, thanks! Looking at those rivets I thought that maybe the bracelet was held together by them and you need to use pliers to get them out :)

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexeylago2470 That would be an exercise in pain- but the screws are super welcomed. I am excited for you to get yours! The white dial has those wonderful blued hands

@willardhooton920

4 жыл бұрын

Bought the white dial version - luv it to pieces! Old “boobs” logo and heat blued hands are special touches👌 Fantastic new bracelet makes it wear larger and more substantial than its 36mm size would indicate. Clasp is perfect (even without a safety lock).

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

@@willardhooton920 Okay I had a real crisis deciding between the black or white dial. It was like choosing which kid to send to college. Im happy to hear you love the white dial!

Really good

@perpetuality

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy!

Hi where can I get this watch from? I’m in UK thanks

The specifications at Timefactors.com say this watch is 14mm thick. That is really chunky for a 36mm watch. Otherwise, the watch ticks all my requirements for a field watch (and few do): under 40mm, automatic movement (so I don't have to screw out the crown every day to wind it [and erode the seals]), no date (so I don't have to set the date everytime I give it a vacation), sapphire crystal with AR coating, 10 atm water resistance, under $600. I would prefer a matte finish.

@perpetuality

3 жыл бұрын

I can say The model in the video is actaully 11.3mm thick. Just double checked the websote and is indeed 11.3mm with the domed crystal to the caseback. I tried to look for where it said 14mm, but couldnt find it. Also confirmed in person and measured it to be correct at 11.3mm too! Wears beautifully

@georgemacheel2039

3 жыл бұрын

@@perpetuality I got the 14mm dimension from the mechanical drawing for the 40mm variant called the PRS-36. Interestingly enough, the drawing is titled PRS-25. I'm sorry I got that wrong. I'll submit a retraction.

@perpetuality

3 жыл бұрын

@@georgemacheel2039 All good friend! its a win/win for all of us that the watch is that thin :)

The Hamilton Pilot Pioneer doesn't have the 24 hour track and has a gorgeous 36mm cushion case, lots of heritage also, no sapphire unfortunately but much better built than the KFM. I know alot of smiths collectors that really don't like what T.F. have done with making a Rolex Homage and in that sense the T. F. Everest Expedition is more respectable to the brand, I do personally love the look of this watch though personally and may add it to collection

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Great points you’ve made. After I made this video I realized the Hamilton Pioneer is the best competitor to this watch- will be doing a future video to compare both sometime!

@eyeofthetiger6002

4 жыл бұрын

No sapphire for a watch costing almost $800?! No thanks, and it's scandalous how Hamilton thinks it can get away with it as even a cheap $100 Chinese watch comes with sapphire glass as standard! Lol.

@davidb9531

4 жыл бұрын

@@eyeofthetiger6002 have you actually seen the watch bud?

is this piece available for purchase in other websites than the one you linked? it is sold out there

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Great question! That is the main site to get them, he routinely restocks the watches and only opens up orders on Sundays. Check back often :)

Really cool video 👍 just do it more 😉

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Love the encouraging words- thank you friend for your support here and on the gram!

this definitely beats the hamilton khaki with included screwdown crown, better vintagey bracelet, better lume

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Both great watches! But I do agree with you on all points! It seems better value too

Nice video, I think the watch would look and fit you better with a brown leather strap 👍🏻

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Great call!! I actually previously had it on a brown Fluco Suede strap and it is indeed a great fit Planning on doing a video to compare the Smiths on different straps, would that be something everyone might enjoy?

Hi, is this the 40mm or 36mm version? I don’t have audio on my side.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

This is the 36mm version!

@bearbrickunbox9373

4 жыл бұрын

Perpetuality Thank you, I was impatient. Have watched this video several times over. Thanks for the nice and in depth review.

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and for watching consecutively, really hope one lands on your wrist if you decide to get one ☺️

This watch would be perfect with a Powermatic 80. It isn't far fetched either.

How accurate does it run?

@perpetuality

3 жыл бұрын

About 5-8 seconds a day when i measured it on the timegrapher

You missed out one other con for afficianados of mechanical movements- no exhibition case back!

@perpetuality

4 жыл бұрын

You're right about this, although i thinkt he Miyota 9039 or 9015 are not particularly good looking movements.. they are often left unfinished on the bridge and rotor :(

If you buy this watch, then if you are unimpressed with its shoddy quality as I was and decide to sell it, eddie platts will ban you from buying more watches, then discuss on his forum plans to sabotage your ebay listing with fake bids. Happened to me. Avoid

Cut out the middle man and buy a citizen, because that's all you are getting. What you aren't getting is a Rolex Explorer, it's a fur coat with no knickers!