Beautiful Bronze Hruodland F008Q - Full Review - Aliexpress Watch

[@WATCHingJames]

This has turned out to be one of the best watches I’ve bought this year

[@adk7962]

That’s a stunner. The definition of a “homage.” Looks like the original watch but is so different enough no one would mistake it for the original. Thanks as always.

[@WATCHingJames]

It is my favourite style of homage. Inspired but not a copy. This one is the best I’ve seen so this.

[@cedarcanoe]

This exact watch has been on my watch wishlist for 3 or 4 years now. Thank you for the review, I was waiting for one.

[@WATCHingJames]

I know how that feels. I hope it was helpful.

[@cedarcanoe]

@@WATCHingJames sure did! Now I definitely want one 😊

[@oliviersebastian1516]

Love the tandorio , made me so happy, so classy❤❤❤❤❤

[@WATCHingJames]

Great watches

[@franciscomoliner1296]

Love the look of this watch, even with the snowflake handset. For the price, however, the crown tube issue is not acceptable. Regards James

[@WATCHingJames]

It does not stand out much but would have been nicer if it was just a little more tucked into the case.

[@franciscomoliner1296]

@@WATCHingJames Right. The thing is that if your prices keep creeping up towards Seiko, Orient even Tissot level, then the quality has to be there.

[@MrJames19676]

Brilliant video James. I bought the IXDAO version . Very similar watch but quite a bit cheaper. Very suprised it hasn't got a winder guard on it, especially for that money.

[@WATCHingJames]

Thanks for WATCHing

[@MrJames19676]

@@WATCHingJames And your opinion on trend IXDAO?

[@MichaelRobinson-hy8ms]

James, thanks for the review. I bought the black dial version during Black Friday sale and paid $430AUD. Keeps amazing time +3sec/day. Mine has no corrosion / patina and looks rose gold in colour. A stunning watch for the money. Cheers.

[@WATCHingJames]

It is a beautiful watch. Enjoy

[@watchsixto]

I like what I'm seeing pretty much a perfect watch and seeing the patina on it over the years

[@WATCHingJames]

It has turned out to be one of my favourite watch purchases this year.

[@paulelliott7493]

I really like the dial, and the size should fit almost everyone, but i am not a fan of bronze cases they are a little soft, and can leave your shirt cuffs looking a little dirty......if the case was stainless i would probably buy one because the the movement and dial are really good.

[@WATCHingJames]

I would love to see them do a steel version too.

[@deanP.]

Nice looking watch. I only have one Bronze watch. It is a Baltany and I really like it alot. Thanks for the review.

[@WATCHingJames]

There is something really special about this one. Definitely one of my best purchases of the year

[@deanP.]

@@WATCHingJames do you like it better than their pilots watch?

[@samwang5831]

The watch looks good, the only area of improvement is the bezel insert which looks too glossy to me but some people like this. Please show the watch again after a year or so to see how it ages

[@WATCHingJames]

It is still going great but I do agree. It would look better with an aluminium bezel.

[@thegorn]

I'm not into bronze but if I was, this would be the kind of thing I'd go for. That and a bronze B-dial flieger.

[@WATCHingJames]

I am really enjoying the bronze as part of my larger collection. One of the biggest benefits of letting myself own a larger collection lets me add some interesting watches.

[@drebarthelotte5712]

Really nice James 👌. I own two steeldive Bronze. 1901 and Panerai style. Both v1. I love your new watch. I don't want to waist my money on a " any 1 can buy watch ". No one you will meet will have your watch on their wrist. I think its awsome 😊

[@WATCHingJames]

That is very true. I’m probably one of the only people to own it.

[@GalorOffroad]

Very nice watch 👌 Not a copy but a true homage. I love bronze watches and faux patina when it is well done like this.

[@WATCHingJames]

It is probably the best “homage” I’ve come across. In quality, looks and being a true “homage”

[@Soul_of_a_Robot]

Was waiting for this one James. Saw another review on this but it was focused on minor issues, the buckle etc which is easily changed, as you've done.. This is nice and balanced and, yea... Its a beauty. I love the patina it's picking up already as well. And I'm really drawn to that Tudor stable so, this is ideal 👍🏻

[@WATCHingJames]

It really has impressed me. One of the best I’ve bought from AliExpress and a watch I have worn a lot.

[@felo6035]

Very nice watch James, thank you for sharing. The PT5000 in your watch is running very well, however I tend to worry about the long term reliability of this movement. I would rather have an NH35 even though it is not a high beat movement. The SW200 oferred is a terrific movement but bumps the price a little too much.

[@WATCHingJames]

I was thinking that if I end up keeping this one long long term then I would just switch it out for the SW200 when it come time to service it. Perhaps that is a nice compromise when it comes to owning these watches.

[@felo6035]

@WATCHingJames That's an idea mate 👍

[@argat11]

Is it my screen or does the dial have a greenish hue? May I ask for a link to that bronze buckle?

[@WATCHingJames]

It might just be how the dial is coming across under the crystal. s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_mrf1I22

[@argat11]

@@WATCHingJames , thanks for the link!

[@oliviersebastian1516]

PLEASE MAKE THAT HRUODLAND AVAILABLE ON LAZADA PHILIPPINES PLEASE❤❤❤❤❤

[@WATCHingJames]

It is a very nice watch

[@flydjirussia5260]

I bought this watch. The bronze and color of the dial are very good. But the strap is terrible: it's pressed pieces of skin, immediately began to tear, rub your hand; the pt5000 has a small power reserve of 32 hours.

[@WATCHingJames]

Thanks for WATCHing

[@dunderhay9169]

That is a great looking watch and worth the asking price. I wish they had made it less of a homage though. Snowflake hands scream Tudor and there are several other styles that would look as good. Also why do they copy the Rolex case back? They are a pain to open and have no benefit that I can fathom. Previously, I would never spend more than £150 on AliExpress, but there are a couple of brands where reported QC and their quality make it worth it. I spent £230 on a San Martin sn0116 and it is just brilliant, better than anything I could buy for less than £700 in the UK and an original design too 👍

[@WATCHingJames]

There are definitely some watches in Aliexpress worth the extra money. It is just a bit harder wrapping my head around it.

[@dunderhay9169]

@@WATCHingJames The thing that stopped me was the fear of poor after sales service and warranty problems, after all some companies don't even stamp the card. I recently contacted San Martin through their website email and was very impressed with their communications. I was being cheeky and suggesting how they could improve one of their watches. Most manufacturers would never have replied.

[@naomiredpath4351]

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[@WATCHingJames]

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[@scatterbrain9490]

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