Boderry (Voyager) | A VOYAGE worth taking?? | The BEST in its FIELD?? | AliExpress

[@bogrot69]

I'm wearing my Titanium Casio Oceanus this morning. They're really nice when you get used to the weight difference. The Boderry is a nice Looking watch. It looks very well made and well finished. Compared with that well known brand, say, the SNK809., which is double that price, it's a steal!. The 8000s are not my favorite movement but I have a few and none have failed me so far.

[@WatchtheTime]

Casio Oceanus is definitely a range of watches I wanted to feature on the channel, would you recommend them? As you say, this watch isn’t perfect but for the price, it really is a steal. Thanks for watching man 👍👍

[@roo2dee2]

Great review! Thanks for calling out the awful second hand stutter. Boderry has confirmed in emails that there is a defective movement. This is absolutely not a normal sweep for an 8200 and anyone who has this problem should contact Boderry. I sent mine back to get repaired and 40ish days later, I received a perfectly sweeping second hand. I think Boderry was hoping enough people would settle on the stutter as a compromise when ordering Chinese watches. However, I feel like I would have wasted my money if I accepted such an obvious defect, especially since I waited so long on delivery of the pre-orders. I had others watches to wear in the meantime.

[@WatchtheTime]

I appreciate that my man and was exactly what I was trying to say. The 8k series of movements is never a really smooth movement but never have I had one so jittery. I’m glad you got your sorted - enjoy 👍👍

[@that_which_is_not]

Quite a relief that they picked a good name for the brand! It’s very non specific, which is deffo a good thing. Thanks for the review 👍

[@WatchtheTime]

I agree mate and this is definitely one other better offerings also - thanks for watching 👍👍

[@mattys1467]

Wore mine just yesterday. The perfect beater field watch. Mine has the same jump seconds when the power reserve initially kicks in, after a time on the wrist it smoots out. Just think it is a quirk when it has low power. Very fair review. It is hard to keep it balanced when your dealing with a $60 automatic watch and managing the expectations of some. Nice job 👏 👍

[@WatchtheTime]

I did see you pics mate, nice! Exactly that, it’s hard to give a balanced review and also manage expectations, especially when dealing with a budget spec monster like this. Thanks for your support 👍👍

[@speedyspooley]

I've had mine for about a month now and the jumpy seconds hand has not smoothed out. It's really distracting because it also "squeaks" when the seconds hand is struggling. It keeps acceptable time, so for $69 is can't complain TOO loudly. I just wouldn't buy another watch with this movement.

[@WatchtheTime]

I hear you mate. I’ve had many, many 8k Miyota movements in but this one was particularly bad IMO 👍👍

[@brianmsahin]

That's a good looking watch Simon! The case finishing looks good.. And $69 for titanium is pretty good. Like the white one. However don't like the movement. I had a watch with it and the stuttering really is bad. My wife even asked me if it was broken as she noticed it stuttering on my wrist. Should have gone with NH38 or even NH35 with the ghost position. Excellent review Simon.

[@WatchtheTime]

The 8k series of movements are well known for their sweep, as you well know but this is even worse than normal tbh. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍

[@cecilyau4440]

I also got this for $69 on preorder, but with the white dial. Excellent watch. And the white date wheel color-matched the dial 😉. I liked the nato strap but swapped in a rubber strap anyway. One other thing. Boderry said in an email that they are working on a matching titanium bracelet. If it ends up selling for around $25, I’m definitely getting it to complete this watch. Great review as always, Simon. Thanks!

[@WatchtheTime]

Nice one Cecil, I would of gone for the white one also but they released other colours a week or so after I purchased this one, shame. Enjoy and it would look very cool on a bracelet also - thanks for watching man 👍👍

[@cecilyau4440]

@@WatchtheTime Hey, Simon. Quick update. I preordered the titanium bracelet for $33, and Boderry sent the tracking number a few days ago. Apparently, there was a delay because Boderry decided to added quick release spring bars to the bracelet. Will let you know how it goes.

[@WatchtheTime]

Ah nice one Cecil, thanks for the update my friend 👍👍

[@wbwills2]

@@WatchtheTime I looked on website because of this comment & saw Ti bracelet-$42.changed it or maybe I didn’t scroll down to a lower priced option.?.

[@wbwills2]

@@cecilyau4440 comment below .

[@mahmoud__savage486]

Thanks for the review mate🙌 Ive never seen such lug design like this one. Very cool watch!!

[@WatchtheTime]

I’m glad you like it mate - thanks for watching 👍👍

[@Tbone51]

I have had the Voyager for a couple of weeks and actually like it quite a bit more that I thought I would. I ordered the Boderry Sea Turtle and, on a whim thought, "why not get the Voyager, too, since it was pretty cheap and I was paying for shipping already." Although I am not a watch collector, I am an enthusiast, so I have plenty of watches. Until the Voyager I did not have a watch this style & shape. I have looked at the Bertucci's, but not sure I want a fixed lug. The Voyager, however (similar in style) has springbar lugs. As a result, I am wearing it on regular quick release straps because it is thinner and lays well on the wrist. Although it's 40mm in diameter, the face still looks fairly small. The wider, 22mm strap does give it some presence on the wrist. So far, it's been an unexpectedly good purchase.

[@WatchtheTime]

Nice one mate. Thanks for sharing all that, it’s always nice to read how other people are getting on with their watches - enjoy 👍👍

[@Tbone51]

@@WatchtheTime Thanks! I appreciate your videos.

[@WatchtheTime]

No problem mate - I appreciate you watching also 👍👍

[@migfed]

This oiece would hace been more suitable on a quartz moverment. Proportions are a bit weird. However a nice and interesting watch.

[@WatchtheTime]

I hear you but for the price and given the specs of the watch, it’s quite a remarkable piece tbh - thanks for watching 👍👍

[@The-Warrior-Optimist]

Why? Automatic makes this one of the best values on the market. Odd comment.

[@SimpliciusTeutsch]

Thanks for this great review. I got my voyager this week and I'm very satisfied with it. Mine has almost no stutter on the second hand.

[@WatchtheTime]

Ah nice one mate, I’m glad to hear that and I’m which case, you’ve got a great watch on your hands (wrist) 👍👍

[@adrianfernandonoya5196]

A good price for a good automatic watch. And i really like that box or cage because is a good place to put the watch.

[@WatchtheTime]

I’m glad you like it Adrian and I appreciate you watch man 👍👍

[@adrianfernandonoya5196]

@@WatchtheTime Your 2 Negative PANTS or negative points ( the second hand sweep or the lug width i want to say to you that i have a lot of 22mm NATO straps that i buyed with a low price and a lot of colours to choose to put in the watch like black or khaki or Brown ) Are not so important to me because i put all my GOOD points on Sapphire crystal, lume, clean dial, build quality, TITANIUM CASE and CASE BACK and Crown , the MIYOTA 8205 automatic movement , and the good price of course.

[@WatchtheTime]

Good overview my man and pretty well aligned with my Pants and Pukka section tbh, great minds think alike aye 👍👍

[@stauguastine]

I just ordered one of these, the exact same color and strap, and the one I am getting has the Seiko NH35 movement in it. Thanks for the review.

[@WatchtheTime]

Nice one mate. I’ve got their new bronze model on the way which has the NH35 movement inside, really looking forward to receiving and reviewing it - enjoy you watch man 👍👍

[@lawrence-ec5dm]

On your recommendation as you see I ordered one in black,I have been wearing it a couple of days and am very impressed I paid £75 and it arrived in 12 days,it looks good is comfortable and considering the movement is keeping good time,the strap is well made and just the right length Nat to much overhang,this is definitely value for money,would be good to have a couple of brighter strap colours ,maybe red and orange,I think I will buy the bracelet. If the upgraded the movement, to hacking, I would be even better.

[@WatchtheTime]

Nice one my friend. I’m glad you like it - enjoy 👍👍

[@watchsixto]

It's pretty much a perfect field. Watch great lume right size for all wrist

[@WatchtheTime]

I’m glad you like it my man 👍👍

[@RUBIZEN]

Got mine 3 days ago. Mine has the NH 35 movement. I bought it off Amazon because the Boderry site was having tech problems and wouldn't process the sale. The watch seemed a little bulky at first but I'm getting used to it. I sort of wish the case was a more traditional shape, but as before I'm warming up to the shape. High quality strap. Very light weight. I actually sleep with this watch on.

[@WatchtheTime]

I didn’t realise you could buy it off Amazon tbh, nice. I’m glad you’re enjoying it mate as it’s a really cracking watch for the price. I’m currently awaiting delivery of their new bronze model 👍👍

[@CameronM47]

I just got their new vintage noir version off their site for £52, should be here tomorrow or day after. NH35 in it too, did you have to pay import fees on yours?

[@WatchtheTime]

Nice score man and with the NH35 movement too, well done!! I didn’t need to pay any import with my one - enjoy 👍👍

[@davin2002]

The stutter is normal, only if the watch is really off from keeping good time, it can be sent back. There is a lot if wrong information being spread about the Myota 8215 movement, the stutter is called an Indirect Drive system, you can find about it online-- In short, I am going to buy one, and people who think that the second hand should always sweep miss out on one of the best deals on earth

[@WatchtheTime]

I know about the stuttering second hand mate as I’ve had many, many 8k series Miyota movements in but this one is worse than normal and hence why I feel obligated to mention it. I take your point on the watch though as it’s definitely great value for money - thanks for watching 👍👍

[@stevev7402]

I got one and the Miyota movement was so bad with the stutter. It would pause and jump. Boderry admitted they got a bad batch of movements. I sent mine back and am still waiting for them to ship a new one

[@WatchtheTime]

Sorry to hear that Steve and I know what you mean, the 8215 is notorious for its stutter but this is even worse than normal. I hope your get your new watch very soon 👍👍

[@LymanPhillips]

The ship's wheel on the reverse is because the watch is a Voyager. Like an ocean voyage. This is a nice field watch with an NH35 - I have one watch with a Miyota 8215 and I hate the movement.

[@WatchtheTime]

I know that mate but it’s just a bit strange given it’s a field watch. I understand your take on the movements too, many feel the same 👍👍

[@angeloscarani5123]

Same problem for me. I could not understand how to open the container. I bought two Vojager, four sea turtle and a chrono. They are really worth for the money. The problem is they have doubled the prices

[@WatchtheTime]

I’m glad it wasn’t just me. They offer great value for money and I’m glad to hear you’re enjoying yours 👍👍

[@johnswatchjoint]

I like this one. It looks a good value watch for a beater. All you need really . Nice 👍

[@WatchtheTime]

It sure is mate - thanks for watching 👍👍

[@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215]

The 'Voyager' is a name used by many old sailing ships and thus the image of the old style ships wheel. It is that simple.

[@WatchtheTime]

I get that but what has sailing ships or an item found on those ships got to do with a field watch?? That’s more my point 👍👍

[@fatkev1983]

Some others have mentioned it, you can get the same watch with a Seiko NH35 movement. This improves the secondhand sweep. However, I do find my crown is harder to push back in that I'd like. As in, pull out to change the time and it hacks. But, pushing it back in to re-engage is a bit iffy. However, for the specs and price, it is a great versatile watch. Beyond the afore mentioned mechanical gripe, my only complaint about the form of the watch is the lug arrangement. I do not mind its 22mm, but the length of the lugs protruding from the case is a bit awkward and the bracelet option looks really odd to me. Looks good on the Zulu strap though.

[@WatchtheTime]

It’s a great watch especially for the price and I’m currently waiting in their newer bronze version, looks even better IMO. Enjoy man 👍👍

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

I have the white dial version on the way. It wasn't the best choice of movement, but it works

[@WatchtheTime]

Nice one my friend - I’m sure you’ll love it 👍👍

[@mystic48209]

Its not a bad movement. It is a workhorse. If I am correct Laco uses a variant of (Miyota 82S0) it in their Basic flieger watch. I think they offer both the non hacking or hacking variants of the 8xxx series movement. You might need to get it regulated. Brillier, for its Airborne collection, uses a Miyota 8215 movement.

[@WatchtheTime]

Definitely a workhorse movement and if I still had it I would of either sent it back or adjusted it myself. Thanks for the information mate 👍👍

[@wbwills2]

shipped out watches with faulty 8*** movement in them makes me think that maybe they have addressed the few known issues with this model& fixed it.We'll see.I am planning on wearing it as is,band and all.prefer to wear on underside of my wrists..That's how my last watch worked best for me f for a dental lab job I had at that time..For instance,would be holding a mixing bowl with both hands and I could still see my timer for the whatever I was mixing at the moment.& While driving ect..A creature of habit mainly.showed it now comes in a black shipping container looking box rather than white.that along with the other review saying the manufacturer acknowledged that they had a -18th.it'll be here soon enough.I was thinking of possibly returning it if I don't like it but I have a feeling I will like it.some other reviews mentioned they had contacted the company a apparently,the 8**** movement that's In The watch(similar or same as sieko 5.?.)was a bad batch or something..I saw this comment about adjusting \fixing fixing something yourself..whats that about?If I notice a problem.just curious...Also a more recent video review of this watch showesthis shipment has been different from any other thing I have ever ordered..fairly sure the Amazon listing said"ships from Amazon. " .ordered it on the 10th -12th...delivery date,September 1-18I haven't worn a watch in years.I ordered one like you have \had had on this video.I have been watching some videos of the watch while waiting for it to ship from China to NC,USA.tracking is the

[@WatchtheTime]

@wbwills2 nice one my friend. Thank you for watching and enjoy 👍👍

[@booze33]

I just brought THIS watch with a SEIKO hacking movement....very great....too bad you got the myota movement 😢😢

[@WatchtheTime]

Nice one mate. I’ve currently got one of their new bronze ones on the way for review, looks very nice 👍👍

[@briancolyer8483]

Superb price, the lighter the better when it comes to field watches....sounds like you might just have a below par movement, although not refined 8215 are usually solid....the only real negative here for me is the brand name....this is of course a solid base for a mod, simple dial swap and branding issue solved....cracking review, cheers matey....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

[@WatchtheTime]

Good shout on it’s missing potential mate and as you say, the lighter the better for a field watch. Thanks for watching my man 👍👍

[@elberto1998]

on the main site it is 88$, anywhere i can get it cheaper?

[@WatchtheTime]

I’ve left a couple of links so I’d go for whatever works out cheaper for you my friend 👍👍

[@zee7379]

Does anybody know what the custom charges are in the uk from Aliexpress these days?

[@WatchtheTime]

I’ve never had to pay anything but if the watch costs less that £135 (or there abouts) you pay 20% at the checkout on Ali - I hope that helps mate 👍👍

[@lawrence-ec5dm]

Just ordered mine the black one.

[@WatchtheTime]

Nice one mate - enjoy 👍👍

[@manuelmikewa]

With a lug-lug of 49 and a lug width of 22, i think it would wear quite large, maybe like a 42 or 43mm watch? That including the movement issues make this a no for me, despite me liking the look

[@WatchtheTime]

I hear you and it definitely has a longer lug to lug than I would expect + no arguments over the movement, as the one I had want great…

[@magstheonlyone]

This would have been perfect with quartz, enough with the 8215

[@WatchtheTime]

Sorry to hear that mate, perhaps the Berny I reviewed recently would be more for you than this one 👍👍

[@lilchaparro9126]

They just upgraded to NH35

[@WatchtheTime]

Sweet upgrade my man 👍👍

[@briancolyer8483]

I like this a lot, the amount of Ti pieces coming out at the moment is crazy, loving it....did like the various colour options shown....solid bars would really suit the field aesthetic moving forward and also perhaps 00 in place of 24....even at the current price it's good value....there's a couple of things I'm not keen on, as always I'd rather non date and the other thing is the brand name, would be better if they used the other logo rather than the script, on the buckle is fine no issue there....Boderry is in the same category as Berny, moving forward the branding needs reviewing....have to say though a couple of tweeks and they're going to have one heck of a watch....fantastic.... A separate note, an upgraded M or NH movement would go down very well....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

[@WatchtheTime]

I’d have to agree on your comparison to Berny but I’m hopeful both will continue to move forwards. Good suggestions as well my man 👍👍

[@briancolyer8483]

@@WatchtheTime I picked up my first Berny not long ago as they used the seal style logo rather than text, it's a belter for sure

[@WatchtheTime]

I saw it on Instagram and it’s definitely much better with the logo

[@briancolyer8483]

@@WatchtheTime very pleased, they have other pieces I like so if they stick with the logo then I'm in....have a good weekend, going to be a hot one....

[@WatchtheTime]

And you mate - have a blessed one 👍👍

[@richardbriggs1593]

A Bertucci Homage?

[@WatchtheTime]

I couldn’t possibly say my friend but… quite possibly 👍👍

[@awdtw]

All these reviews saying good things, I bought two and both had problems. Poor fit and finish, dust inside the dial and both watches had faulty movements where the seconds hands would get stuck if you move it around. Boderry acknowledged the issues but getting 2 duds from 2 items was a sign to never go back to that brand for me.

[@WatchtheTime]

I’m sorry to hear that and I’d be the same tbh, if I had 2 bad watches from the same brand in quick succession, I’d also steer clear. Thanks for sharing your experience 👍👍

[@juliuscaesar8801]

Guys, you can look, feel and be a million bucks with these very affordable watches. They perform as well as the 5k and up watches. You are foolish if you don’t at the least check them out. Great value for your money. Btw they are now made with Seiko nh35

[@WatchtheTime]

Very true and I appreciate the information. I have purchased one of their new bronze watches so expect a review very, very soon 👍👍

[@juliuscaesar8801]

@@WatchtheTime oh yeah the bronze…waiting on it as well. A close look at the dial from the photos, appears to have raised numbers. Loos to be a fantastic field watch at an affordable decent price. Man I tell you, if you shop correctly, you can have a nice million dollar collection at a poor man’s price.

[@WatchtheTime]

@juliuscaesar8801 most definitely you can mate just takes a little bit of looking around 👍👍

[@scatterbrain9490]

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[@WatchtheTime]

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[@Cuccos19]

Except the springbars it is totally an Enzo Bertucci homage. Bertucci has fixed milled bars, only NATO/ZULU straps could be applied (or something like Vario's trench watch leather straps). Date window looks terrible (I hate date watches, only 3hands no more crap on a watch, and full arabic numerals, for instant easy read). A '4' would be just right for this style of watch.

[@matthewtan9649]

You're wrong. Enzo Bertuzzi watch doesn't have folded lugs like the Boderry.

[@wbwills2]

71/4” wrist about where the middle of the watch would sit. Wear a little loose.71/2,73/4 or so I suspect. & last time I did wear a watch every day…I preferred wearing it on the underside of my wrist .dental lab work at that time. Needed more than 2 hands.could glance at time while mixing something ect. & driving…see time at a glance ..

[@wbwills2]

Hey. Like & sub from NC,USA. I haven’t worn a watch in a long time. Last one was a timex Ironman .needed a bunch of alarms & timers for mixing stuff doing dental lab work. Like simple utilitarian look of field watches with offset screw down crown for water proofing. I was thinking about getting a citizen eco drive. Have a $100 gift card for Amazon & haven’t needed anything yet. Had it with relying on a phone for EVERYTHING..!.like long lasting things. Auto,Solar..8000 series & lugs guy below mentioned.??? It’s all Greek to me. Should I spend a little more,get this one,Bertucie or????any suggestions would be great. Thank you for the video. PS. The titanium field watch search started with the $40 Lorus .People are apparently paying 3x that now..I don’t know how it would feel wearing a watch that I knew I’d payed too much for just because of a few bigger watch channels reviews pre-early Covid. You know what I’m saying. Take care.

[@WatchtheTime]

I hear you and I know prices on certain watches have gone up quite a bit, life for instance; I purchased an Orient Bambino for £110 a couple of years back on Amazon and now the same watch is selling on there for £239 - crazy! Thanks for watching and supporting, means a lot 👍👍

[@torbato]

So no one is going to talk about how it's an exact rip off of a Bertucci A2T?

[@WatchtheTime]

In fairness Giovanni I never talk about watches, any watch I feature may be ‘homaging’ tbh. Apologies but not worth the problems that may cause. Thanks for watching 👍👍

[@briancolyer8483]

So it is, I forgot about them....I prefer the A2s....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

[@matthewtan9649]

The case is different, look carefully.

[@torbato]

Yes I noticed, but I guess they have to make it slightly different so as not to get a c&d or something

[@XjohnjohnX88]

Hey guys! Help this great guy to achieve the 5k subs please 🙏. He really deserves it! What a bargain! For 70$, it's incredible! Great review as always. Thanks Simon 😉

[@WatchtheTime]

That is extremely kind of you my friend and I’m glad you like the watch - thanks for your continued support, means a lot 👍👍

[@XjohnjohnX88]

@@WatchtheTime no prob, you really deserve 5k+ subscribers! Good night 😉

[@WatchtheTime]

Cheers mate 👍👍