Cuffs have met their match. It's thin, real THIN! Feynman VI Review

[@JonathanTReviews]

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[@thompsonterry4804]

I’ve only recently received my VI and I find it a very good watch. It’s well styled and the design appeals greatly to me. So far I’m much happier with it than the Santos I’ve had for over a decade.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Wow, that's high praise and awesome to read! They consistently do a nice job and this may be their nicest design yet. Out of curiosity, is your crown insanely smooth too on setting and winding? This one almost feels like a quartz it's so smooth. Cheers

[@RyanBofMKE]

It's really nice, I love it. I've never heard of them, but after checking their website, I'm pretty impressed!

[@JonathanTReviews]

They're not the most well known brand, and have a unique style that can be polarizing, but they put out excellent watches. Cheers

[@RyanBofMKE]

@JonathanTReviews yeah I'm definitely going to keep my eye on them for sure

[@benjaminvis]

You've definitely changed my perspective on this watch. When it was first announced I thought it was not terribly convincing and the bracelet arguably a little odd. Feynman before I generally felt was just going a bit over the top with too many distinct details applied in the same designs. Here all of that is actually pared back significantly and considering it more closely now, what remains really does work and works very well in the combination presented. I was worried about the bracelet, both its look and articulation, but I have to conclude it still drapes/fits well on your wrist, so it may be a non-issue and I welcome the idiosyncratic styling of it on this more traditionally laid out watch. This also applies to the subseconds register. Here it feels like a more welcome detail that gets space to shine within the spacious traditional layout. I like the engraved numerals in the same way that I welcomed them on the Longines Master. This is, ultimately, a more modern feeling watch design. It also works very well with the vertical brushing, which offers a very welcome colour shifting effect, while the Midnight blue base colour is nothing if not profoundly handsome. I also think the style of the hands is well-conceived and altogether perhaps the hands are the most playful element of the watch. The comparisons also go in favour, as I appreciate the dressy demeanour and the smaller presence vs the Trafford and DRZ02r. That said, I think it could have been even smaller still, perhaps to the point that the bracelet could possibly drop a mm, too. Again, though, the taper is very welcome on this watch, as is the compactness of the hidden lugs. I think this now goes on my list to watch. The steep pricing is in line with other 7001 equipped watches, I just don't understand why this workhorse movement requires sales prices to rise significantly above the 1000 point. That doesn't seem warranted to me. The cleanliness of the Feynman now makes it my preferred option vis-a-vis its case shape peers Maen Manhattan and Benjamin James Scarifour.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Awesome, I'm very glad I could help add dimension to it 🥂 Thanks, as always, for sharing your insightful perspective. Well highlighted. I wouldn't have minded it being a touch smaller either, though I think they probably hit the sweet spot for wrist size/preference versatility.

[@kestonwright9881]

Good looking dress piece.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Agreed, they did a nice job with original elements yet a traditional look. Cheers

[@Great-Scott]

Terrific review, JT. I like Feynman and own three. This one is a pass. One reason is that my blue Maen Manhatten 37 beats it in a number of categories. Not the least of which is the lower cost of the Maen (~$450 difference!). Also, the Feynman is a tad large for my tastes as is that Trafford, a nice design, but too much on my wrist.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thanks buddy! That Maen is one of the top options for this style IMO too. While I haven't yet handled one, they're great looking watches. Agreed on sizing, a bit smaller with both of the ones you mentioned would be my preference as well, especially with the Trafford. Cheers

[@kl-ly2xh]

that is a really nice bracelet. Do you they sell just that ?

[@JonathanTReviews]

Not to my knowledge, but you could contact them to double check. The end link is made for this watch though, and it's 24mm, so it might not work well for most watches.

[@waynesellers4078]

They need to address the visibility of those hands.

[@JonathanTReviews]

It's definitely a thing, at least on this colorway, but I think footage exaggerates the issue a bit. Trying to control light also usually results in a darker surface being reflected on the polish. In normal usage, a minor movement of the wrist typically brings out the pop. Cheers

[@TheBimmer74]

The hands need to be white as they tend to blend in with the dual in certain lighting conditions. Otherwise, it is a nice watch.

[@JonathanTReviews]

You're right, that would definitely help with legibility. I like the look of the polished hands, and found it functionally solid in normal usage, but they can disappear with dark reflections on this version. Cheers

[@legionnairegonk4425]

Nice Jonathan, but a silly price and possibly on my ultra thin wrist that strap will be problematic. Shame as it's got a nice chunky style to it, thankfully no date and a quality movement.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Yeah, if your wrist is much smaller or less flat than mine, overhang may be an issue with the end links. It is a nice looking package though. Cheers

[@etebol]

Is a very nice watch. But the price is off. And I see this a lot coming from Asian micro brands; they try to jump the ladder upwards too fast. If this watch would have been priced at…say $400 (what I would be willing to pay for it) I believe it would sell out. With that they would have made some noise and created some expectation for the brand. Just think Christopher Ward, for lack of a better example, it took them some ten years to solidify their brand and they still have below $1k models. You forgot to mention that the movement although Swiss and a good movement is an old model that has been around since 1971, so they probably got the movements for a really good deal and instead of trying to share the savings with the customer they are choosing to capitalize on it. Just my two cents.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The $1k+ price point does typically limit the audience. Despite the 7001 being around for quite a while, it's still pricey from what I've seen (especially in the Top Grade form). I believe it's also harder to obtain in recent years after ETA started limiting access. From what I've seen, 7001 based watches are typically at least $700, with many being pricier than this one.

[@thompsonterry4804]

MING also uses the 7001 and their watches are triple the price of this Feynman and they’ve been around about the same length of time. I understand the price might be a sticking point but the watch really is of great quality and super style. It’s my third from the brand and is a good step up in refinement in my view.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Great to have owner feedback. Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts. Cheers

[@JimmyL121]

That's funny...The ETA 7001 (Peseux designed it but was later acquired by ETA) is difficult to get ever since ETA started limiting access as JT mentioned. And just because the movement design is old, it doesn't mean brands can get, "a really good deal". 🤦 Swiss mechanical movements are always going to be pricey (especially from ETA & Sellita) compared to Japanese movements (Seiko & Miyota). While the price is not for everyone, it's inline with what other brands charge with that movement (albeit on the higher side). So to say if it was $400, it'd sell out, is comical.

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

Great review but the watch tough... Is a mess. I'm sorry: Breguet numerals, polished bezel and brushing? Odd combo. Maen does it better.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thank you! Maen is putting out some stellar looking watches. They're high on my list for this style too. Cheers

[@etebol]

Too expensive for what it is. I would pay $400 tops. The ETA Perseux has been around since 1971, and although a very good movement, it is mechanical and not an innovation by any stretch. I see this from a lot of Asian micro brands, trying to jump the ladder, instead of releasing it at a more affordable price. Bad business decisions based on greed never pan out. With that said I was said to see the price, I do like the watch a lot; but there are many more watches at that price range I rather buy. Thanks for sharing.

[@JonathanTReviews]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. The $1k+ price point does typically limit the audience. Despite the 7001 being around for quite a while, it's still pricey from what I've seen (especially in the Top Grade form). I believe it's also harder to obtain in recent years after ETA started limiting access. From what I've seen, 7001 based watches are typically at least $700, with many being pricier than this one. Cheers