Interesting watch, thanks for reviewing. It's so frustrating having great lume on a dial and poor on the hands, why do they do this? Also that crown looks very fiddly for hand winding, hidden crowns should be screw down so when they pop out it is easy to wind and adjust the movement.

I just bought a Seiko SRPG39 but I really like this watch face. I love Arabic numerals and I love applied indices. I love love the dial color. Clean. I'm inthe US so no import??

I like it! I know if you just look at the specs, they might seem a little expensive, but they definitely have a specialness about their watches outside of just the specs.

Mmm, I think if I was going field watch/vintage. I think I'd go Baltany Uk.

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When it comes to homages, I love them, but favour the ones made by the same brand. That said, the Seiko SNK381 is a better homage, because you get a classic Seiko 5 and at a great price, still. Great review, thanks

They are having a laugh at that 😂 price

The design is a win, specifically because it’s a vintage copy. But the execution is a huge miss, especially for the price.

You asked in the clickbail title if this is the watch Seiko should have made. You didn’t address this in your review. A question: when should Seiko have made this watch?

Not that impressed, and by the time you've paid import taxes and courier fee you will be way beyond what this watch is worth. Big pass from me.

I'm not sure after hearing all that you can recommend it..

I love the what Praesidus is doing, I just wish they'd slightly improve the original designs instead of reproducing at a premium. An easily removable caseback, sapphire, strong lume, and screw down crown that is easy to use would make these amazing.

anybody knows how to adjust the strap?

thats not a good colour dial.

Nice watch, my issue is I've been buying gray market and it's bought to spend 300+ for a micro when I can get a Tissot, Mido, etc for the same money.

gorgeous watch

Yeah those Watchdives really look good - a few have gone on my list.

Was very excited until the 19mm lug width, pin and collar, and lastly stamped clasp with only 2 microadjustment positions. Why?.. 😢

Mate, a direct take-off of a vintage Yema military watch, even down to the strap. With too many issues that you rightly highlight

My experience with the NH35 movements is that they lose around 20 secs a day- a minute every three days. For me, this is a little too much. This is not snobbery, this is purely me wanting something a little bit more accurate. SM are raising the game with Miyota movements. Yes you pay more, but expectations are rising all the time.

Just as tacky as the real one 😂

I cant buy anyone

Miraculously, a person who asked me not to name her gave me this same watch from this brand in a color that they call GOLD but for me it is a faded orange almost brownish and in the same plastic ORANGE BOX. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you dear friend. God bless you and all the members of your family. But may all your followers also be blessed too. In my life I was sowing small rays of sunshine, getting excited about knowing that one day an entire sun would bloom.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you dear friend. God bless you and all the members of your family. But may all your followers also be blessed too. In my life I was sowing small rays of sunshine, getting excited about knowing that one day an entire sun would bloom.

That WM165 made by Welly Merck even i dont buy pilot watches because i am not a fan of flieger wtaches i have to be honest and say Good WATCH at a GREAT PRICE.

Nice selection Simon. Well done landing the Vanuatu! I've had mine about five years now. It still looks amazing. I ordered the additional stainless bezel as well. It's nice to switch it up occasionally, like having two watches in one 😁 I hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful Christmas mate. All the best in 2025!❤

Merry Christmas, Simon!! I’ve had the HELM Komodo for about 4 yrs now. Super watch! Thought about selling it 2 years ago, but came to my senses. It’s a keeper. Take care!!

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Thought these were 904L not 316L?

Santa was very good to you. Happy holidays Simon and to all your viewers/subscribers. Three Helm notes. First, they are also ISO certified. Doesn't mean much to us desk divers, but it is another detail that shows Matt's passion and dedication for his watches. Second, keep your eye out. They are supposed to be coming out with a field watch next year. Third, their customer service is phenomenal. Buying a Helm means buying a solid watch and a company that solidly stands by its watches.

Fabulous haul mate. Some decent reviews on the horizon 👌 I'm looking at Formex, I'm liking what I am seeing. Might be the next addition 🤔

Oh forgot. What’s the next ‘real’ sale on AE ? I’m locked and loaded 😂 cheers

Interesting assortment Simon 👍 that Helm links like a heafty banger. Be interested in spec once you review. Have a nice Christmas 🎄 cheers

Hows the helm comoare to the Erebus origin? I think you did.a review of that.