Here is an excellent example of when a brilliant presentation and an equally brilliant designed watch converge. I’ve always been enamored with all things “space” related but incorrectly assumed that meteorite dialed watches were well beyond my budget to obtain. Thank you for introducing me to the Selten brand and their amazing designs! When the design and esthetics are quite literally out of this world, I couldn’t care less about the thickness. Very well done indeed!🥃
@RM-dq9ne Жыл бұрын
2 things to add to this: - the brushing is very nice with small polished edges on case and bezel (a bit like a black bay) - the kickstarter campaign was handled very smoothly by Selten and the way you should expect as a backer.
@dritzzdarkwood4727 Жыл бұрын
Zelos been offering it at competitive prices as well for years.
@howardmckenna Жыл бұрын
And Aragon.
@rafenwulf Жыл бұрын
And the Revelot Admiral is available with meteorite dials for a lot less as well. I pre-ordered one!
@Cujucuyo Жыл бұрын
Their designs are "meh" though.
@dylanadams4484 Жыл бұрын
I have watches from selten. My first price was the 00.13b the aventurine day date model with the lance handset and I was blown away with the quality and presentation. Second pick up was the 00.01 grey meteorite with the pontife handset. I am always blown away looking at the dials of both of my watches and every time I think of how I made the right decision doubling down on Selten! Shoutout to Leonardo for his amazing work
@seltenwatch Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice words!😁
@This_Justin998 Жыл бұрын
I picked up the adventurine dial one secondhand recently and while I agree if your emphasis is on the rare space rock dial for sure go for that, but, I wouldn't undersell just how gorgeous the adventurine looks. Pictures simply do not do it justice, it's got a shimmery cleam that is simply a delight on my wrist; like the two "moons" made of meteorite really are floating in the expanse of a starry sky.
@ethereal_1314 Жыл бұрын
where did you find this watch for sale, please let me know cause i need one!
@This_Justin998 Жыл бұрын
@@ethereal_1314 I lucked out on a private Facebook group someone was selling theirs from the Kickstarter, it's number 200-something.
@VMIyanks046 күн бұрын
The latest release from Selten, the Moonphase is surreal! Thinner watch, and more aesthetically pleasing with multiple dial choices, meteorite, adventurine, guilloched mother of pearl or Musou black! Insane!
@howardmckenna Жыл бұрын
Whatever you may think of the overall dimensions or features, I think most will admit that this is a very cohesive design that is rather pleasing to the eye. A great effort that should have a broad appeal.
@blave549 Жыл бұрын
I love this watch... it's now on my list. I love the dial's complex texture, the hands design, the moondial, the "3D" numerals and brand (which reminds me of what Roger Smith does), the look of the movement on the back... Thanks for this review!
@jazzman5598 Жыл бұрын
I recently acquired my 1st Zelos. I got a Mako lll run by the new Miyota 9075 true, jump hour GMT. BI DIRECTIONAL, 48 click bezel and the most gorgeous blue, meteorite dial. $629.00 USD delivered, TT&L. Got it in July_23. Fine review guys!
@nizarmurar Жыл бұрын
Dear Andrew Pls consider reviewing the Italian well-made ones of Venezianico. You may see there all space effects ,whether meteorites,aventurine or even black holes..great watches at much affordable much better sellita or Soprod movements . With great appreciation Nizar
@davidnewsham89611 ай бұрын
Just received the blue meteorite dial version and I’m very impressed. It is imo a beautiful and unique watch and has something a bit different. No doubt I’ll bore someone in a kitchen at the next house party with as many facts as I can remember about cooling lumps of metal in space . Thanks for raising the awareness of this Andrew.
@htschmerdtz44657 ай бұрын
I'd normally go for a watch with this kind of color and styling but something was amiss. I couldn't figure it out until you supplied the word you said this watch wasn't: contrived. This watch just heels a little bit too far over on the fashion side for me (and I own a fashion watch or two). Think of a peach Rolls instead of one overwrought in day-glow pink; it's still just a little too attention demanding. I like it but there is too big a gap between I like it, and, I'll buy it.
@paulburns6110 Жыл бұрын
The meteorite dial really captivates me and the overall design ticks the box when it comes to wanting something distinctive yet tasteful.
@andrewd7586 Жыл бұрын
I bought a Signum model watch a couple of years ago with a blued meteorite dial. It looks absolutely stunning!🤩 They are definitely a unique acquisition to have. The Selten does look very nice.😎👍🏻
@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215 Жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for introducing me to Selten. What awesome looking faces. Surely though that movement would be worth checking on a time graph?
@raven_of_zoso455 Жыл бұрын
I've been keeping Selten in the back of my mind ever since I discovered them. I think I will have to add one to my collection soon. It does fit my theme enough.
@geetarz1 Жыл бұрын
I grabbed a couple of Aragons with meteorite dials, including the Divemaster 4 which has a meteorite bezel as well… they were just a few hundred dollars each and are 200m dive watches - very cool 😊
@avarmauk Жыл бұрын
I know its a thick watch, but tbh the depth that the watch dial has more than compensates for its thickness.
@BartMan5910 ай бұрын
I have two watches from micro brand Selten - very nice piece with sword hands, along with the Adveturine dial from micro brand Selten
@bryanellis2927 Жыл бұрын
Am backer 173 for this kick starter project I have the other version with the lance hands I have put a blue nubuck strap on it and it looks better than the straps provided As an early bird backer i got mine for around £350 It is definitely a quality watch I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants a classic watch with a meteorite dial for seiko money
@an0ther Жыл бұрын
Did you as backer 173 get the watch number 173?
@stereoslime Жыл бұрын
Zelos has similar offerings.
@Johnny3514 Жыл бұрын
Looks very nice, but why on earth make a 40mm when the movement is so tiny?? The back looks ridiculous so it would have been better to close it (or make it in 38mm) imo…
@WhatIsItReallyAbout Жыл бұрын
These are good, but I prefer the Salvage Bronze. A very striking set of watches.
@jtorrebl Жыл бұрын
Great video. Meteorite dd40 is my new grail piece. Just ordered this watch
@Jae-Y Жыл бұрын
The official website had 10 variations of Series 00 when I first checked after watching this video (which was about 2 hours ago.) Now it has only 4 variations left, with the others all out of stock.
@sinjinadams2862 Жыл бұрын
It's amazing the influence this channel has.
@Eyal_Freyhan Жыл бұрын
Now they all are out of stock😂
@rinkila1987 Жыл бұрын
Very nice "old school style" Watchfinder video. I used to loved those and they felt special when they came out a lot less frequently than these days.
@jarrodwest5733 Жыл бұрын
Damn it Andrew I was looking at these less than 8h ago, now since your video they're basically cleaned out! Edit: Actually, they're completely cleaned out. Looks like I got the last one.
@archenemy2242 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I hopped on and ordered mine too then!
@tootmovies8865 Жыл бұрын
Just fyi, they should be back today. I can order one right now via email subscription to the mail list. But I am still not sure if I will buy.
@Issac1222productions Жыл бұрын
Me as a geologist when technically everything on earth is "space rock":
@donraeside Жыл бұрын
Also a geologist - I got confused when he said "anthracite meteorite". Do you think they meant "achondrite" or am I missing something?
@nathans97645 ай бұрын
@@donraeside He's referring to a color treatment. It's a watch thing, not a geology thing, haha.
@donraeside5 ай бұрын
@@nathans9764 AHa i see that, i guess it's a color treatment that makes it darker black (like anthracite coal). God I hate trade names for all these things makes them so misleading.
@zephyr2002 Жыл бұрын
My aventurine Selten is maybe the most impressive watch I own, and not nearly the most expensive. Accurate and beautiful.
@johnr1350 Жыл бұрын
Zelos is another at around the same price for meteor dials, titanium cases and bracelets in a 300m dive watch.
@XTC95 Жыл бұрын
Personally prefer the zelos designs
@StrikeWarlock Жыл бұрын
Zelos also has colored variants as well. Although considering on the recent releases, meteorite dials tend to sell last so I'm assuming there's a meteorite dial fatigue going on at the moment.
@atavax311 Жыл бұрын
The watch looks great. If it came with a date function, I probably would buy it. I just need a date function on my watches
@timothyfunk1883 Жыл бұрын
Microbrands are a good place to look for meteorite dials watches. Ive got my eye on a Henry Archer one.
@LKWDITE Жыл бұрын
Lilienthal Berlin has a small meteorite on the face of some of their models. One is a made in Germany chronograph and less than $540 US.
@htschmerdtz44657 ай бұрын
One more thing: with the same amazing automation that produces such spectacular cases and dials, why can't an automatic in this price range be a bit more accurate? Even some of my twenty-buck-movement quartzes produce consistent -1+1/mo. rhythm. How about an automatic that can do better than 40 seconds a day ? Surely that's within technical reach.
@nikkimiddlekillsday5161 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy my Selten, just wish I had the grey dial over the blue one. But I really enjoy how the hour hand literally goes over the sun or moon at certain hours
@link4444swords10 ай бұрын
Would you mind sharing why you prefer the grey over the blue dial?
@handlesarethelaststrawiquit Жыл бұрын
I was almost sad I already have a muonionalusta dialed watch until you said 13mm. That's not too thick for some kinds of watches but it is for this kind.
@sh4969 Жыл бұрын
There's a new Timex watch out there you should check out, Giorgio Galli S2 Automatic 38mm £750.00 The transparent case back, crafted from titanium, offers a captivating glimpse into the intricate movement, revealed through a sapphire crystal. Powered by a high-quality, Caliber Sellita SW200-1, Swiss Made automatic movement, the S2 watches ensure precision and reliability with 26 jewels and a remarkable 41-hour power.
@MiguelBricaBrac Жыл бұрын
What a bargain in comparison with other premium brands meteorite dial offerings. I am sure these are sold out already.
@Clearly69 Жыл бұрын
I'm purchasing a purple colored meteorite from Henry Archer, beautiful piece.
@Majstroyale Жыл бұрын
I have the aventurine dial. Absolutely love it!
@bobdenton1 Жыл бұрын
Andrew, Leonardo Tsai did indeed craft a masterpiece-let alone for markedly less than mad 😠 jack. 💶 Minor technical point: Apparently the meteorite was crystallizing for 9 million years out in space beforehand. Otherwise, thanks as always for your irreverent tongue-in-cheek down-to-earth 😂 treatment of the industry.
@seltenwatch Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the nice words!
@drebarthelotte5712 Жыл бұрын
Nice watch. Really awsome. Thank you Andrew 😊
@tomthompson7400 Жыл бұрын
Me ,,, Im one of them ,, Ive always wanted a meteorite dial ,,,,
@philippamain9973 Жыл бұрын
How do I buy this?
@dude2510 Жыл бұрын
On their website.
@dtroutmann Жыл бұрын
Selten is nice
@AfiqReza98 Жыл бұрын
Sadly on their website everything is out of stock
@gallopngoose8753 Жыл бұрын
Well done, good Sir!
@stefanpop6091 Жыл бұрын
How about damascus steel?
@135ipocketrocket2 Жыл бұрын
Wow, Muonionalusta Meteorite Dials have been available for far less cost than that, for years. Nice looking watch, but no need to spend that much, for budget buyers.
@Harpreet06 Жыл бұрын
Is there a better quality watch like this with better movement for under £10k?
@AbdulRWatches Жыл бұрын
Such a cool watch, definitely will get one for testing 😁
@TheRealVergo Жыл бұрын
Please do Davis Elvin next🙏
@johnnyrankin Жыл бұрын
Man how do I get my hands on one of these!?
@birdytiger Жыл бұрын
13mm is fiiine. Its super pretty, and a price point that is far enough away from an oris to get me to consider
@Shaggy-8392 Жыл бұрын
Waiting on an indestructible adamantium watch.
@TheAussiePencil Жыл бұрын
Gorgeous watch, I just wish it had lume.
@khanhvu6969 Жыл бұрын
It does have a lumed variant, I got a sword hour and minute hand with lume.
@beyoncehadoneofthebest Жыл бұрын
not a bad looking piece
@rocketdyneF1 Жыл бұрын
Where is it made?
@AtheistOrphan Жыл бұрын
Most likely China but I’m happy to be proven wrong.
@SpaceG95 Жыл бұрын
$400! Aragon DIVEMASTER Ti Meteorite dial Tungsten bezel Rhonda R150
@EightTrackBass Жыл бұрын
Aragon, Earnshaw, even Invicta have inexpensive meteorite dials
@ajcallaway123 Жыл бұрын
Super looking piece
@ab-cn7ki Жыл бұрын
You may get asked this a lot buy why do you show so many watch brands that you do not carry?
@teenoso4069 Жыл бұрын
look in the mirror, you will have meteorite rock staring back
@Freewheeling6060 Жыл бұрын
Nice looking watch. 👍
@m7eung Жыл бұрын
a little disappointing with the miyota
@thembinkosidube39188 ай бұрын
Extremely beautiful. God bless Thank you 💕...
@southaudionet Жыл бұрын
Nice unit love your videos
@marulian Жыл бұрын
I'd buy this watch in a heartbeat if not for that goofy day-night with honey stars
@JochenVogel Жыл бұрын
"Selten" is the German word for "rare". Makes for good advertising, when you want to sell it here. ;-)
@markdance574 Жыл бұрын
Looks great until you look at the 6 o clock position
@siclusiferx Жыл бұрын
The thickness...
@link4444swords10 ай бұрын
If only this were thinner or smaller.
@pschouten2850 Жыл бұрын
had the aventurine one sold it after 1 weekj to small diameter and the crystal was not really nice.
@nikkimiddlekillsday5161 Жыл бұрын
They have two different rotors just so you know
@sardendibs Жыл бұрын
That’s it. I am giving up my love of watches. Who gives a flying f whether the watch has a meteorite dial? File under trinkets, party tricks and novelties.
@jesseneuber4438 Жыл бұрын
Idk as a german the brand name kinda puts me off 😅 I think I would find it weird having a watch called rare. Otherwise an interesting watch.
@paulwilson7234 Жыл бұрын
I like it.
@briandonnelly638 Жыл бұрын
Ha,ha, maybe kryptonite dials are next.
@jagpanzer824611 ай бұрын
love mine but 10 min slow per day
@alanreid8537 Жыл бұрын
I bought one the other day following your mention of this watch in another video. 😀😀😀Awaiting its arrival with interest.
@robertsullivan4773 Жыл бұрын
I'll pass it doesn't get off the pad for me.
@jjlad5037 Жыл бұрын
Who offers a moon meteorite watch?
@finesse49 Жыл бұрын
Soggy bottle rocket for me.
@desfarrell909 Жыл бұрын
Theres a small chip out of the circle on the hour hand, very minor but enough to be noticeable.
@karlsenula9495 Жыл бұрын
Zelos meteorite ...
@TheReal_TaylorSwift Жыл бұрын
Should have paired this dial with a titanium case! Sold out quick I guess, which is a good thing because I might've snagged one on impulse!
@stanlob1223 Жыл бұрын
I got it - Amazing😍
@harakaz007 Жыл бұрын
i love rocks
@jbllc6873 Жыл бұрын
So is this a paid advertisement? Kinda sounds like it.
@seltenwatch Жыл бұрын
I can tell you it isn’t 😆🎉
@richardnedbalek1968 Жыл бұрын
Keep the dial, chuck the watch with that poor accuracy.
@vinnyfranciswatches Жыл бұрын
Wow, a great watch, Full Stop.
@philojojo Жыл бұрын
It's awesome
@T3rm3nator Жыл бұрын
The way he explains how ancient and old meteorites are, you'd be thinking its older than the rocks we have on earth, which is not.
@StaleCookies Жыл бұрын
How cool. If the indices were Lume filled I’d order one now.
@MrElcoholic79 Жыл бұрын
i really like this one but i cant justify to myself paying double the price they asked on the kickstarter campaign which cost 350.
@woobo-u2j Жыл бұрын
Metereot is not rare there thousands of metereot that fallen on earth
@marcushd5776 Жыл бұрын
Nice🎉
@danigomb Жыл бұрын
jp... just like meteorite shouldnt be a meteorite
@anthonystevens8683 Жыл бұрын
I'd certainly prefer a watch face with a meteoroid than a haemorrhoid that survived atmospheric entry.
@WestCoastAce27 Жыл бұрын
Incredible idea - horrific execution. The gigantic co logo below 12 is terrible. Hr hand makes no sense; and the circular thing at the bottom makes no sense. If they wanted to put smaller meteor pieces on the dial, 2 small pieces at 3 and 9.