Devon Tread 1 Steampunk Watch Review

[@wristschatz1454]

I really love how they choose this watch for Good Omens.

[@helveticacalibri4036]

Hey thar is why I am here too. However in the book it is described as "designed for the kind of rich deep-sea diver who likes to know what time it is in 21 world capitals while he's down there" this is not a dive watch and only has one time zone.

[@smilingskull7827]

Do you need to get a Tetanus Shot before wearing it?

[@ilya8914]

Lol

[@SandeipK]

Smiling Skull no you need to wear shockproof gloves as it looks like an electric meter to me. Lol. Insane watch tech !!

[@caseyberry6959]

That would be awesome if a tetanus shot came in the box when you purchase it

[@Ni5ei]

I wish a factory in China would copy this and make it available for a price normal people can afford. $25,000 Get real!

[@7000SELVA]

+Ni5ei It is not that easy . A whole computer inside ! Good commentary !

[@DailyLifeNY]

+Ni5ei i wish people like you understood how fucked up that is to say.... "oh someone spent hundreds of hours designing something made to be unique to a few people so its not generic, i wish their idea got ripped off so nobody would acknowledge the work the original maker put into it." guess what, quality things cost money. things people spend months of their life making, cost money.

[@Ni5ei]

++DailyLifeNY Perhaps you should realize how fucked up it is to ask $25,000 for a watch. That's more than what I earn after working for a whole year! No person with a regular wage will pay that much for a watch. Perhaps you're one of the lucky few who, no matter how you "earn" your money, can pay such an amount for a watch but for most of us it's off limits. If the price was fair, I'd surely buy an original. But this price is idiotic. This particular model was limited to 150 copies, all sold out. That's 3.75 fucking million dollars! Yeah, I'd happily pay $750 for a good copy. That's half a month's wage for me. Probably the same or more wage as people who are fortunate enough to have the riches to buy an original. Or are you saying I'm not allowed to love this technology and wish I could own a brilliant design because I earn less than people who are lucky to have an inflated salary?

[@DailyLifeNY]

its not fucked up to ask for that price though... realize the work that is put into it. the fact that its not mass produced is what makes it expensive. people who own these pieces take pride in the fact that they are some of the few in the world that own it. if anything, take it as motivation to work towards a goal. i earn my money the hard way, just like most people. my most expensive watches are only $300 or so. I don't think that the price should be lowered for people like me. i think that i should meet their standard and earn it, be one of those few who can say they can afford those things. I like Lamborghini, they are way over priced for what they do compared to a normal car, they just drive faster, right? no. theres quality detail work you cant find in lower priced cars. theres research they have to recuperate money for. and they make a select few so to meet the design costs for such a limited number of cars, they have to be expensive. thats why they cost what they cost. dont even get me started on how stealing a design is morally disgusting.

[@DailyLifeNY]

your phone has a lot more room in it

[@takutatanga]

I love this watch and the price is prohibitive, but if I had the money I would definitely purchase one. The raw, industrial look I absolutely love. Look forward to the day they incorporate Day/Date and Month belts. That would be cool.

[@_XANN]

Yeah, it is wayyy expensive. I’m not paying 18k for a watch, so I’m just going to figure out how to make one.

[@Rubysh88]

What's the target market other than collectors?? A very expensive, big, steampunk themed watch... that's one hell of a niche market.

[@HeliOCD]

+Ruben Fernandes A gay man.

[@Ni5ei]

+Ruben Fernandes There probably isn't a market besides collectors. Do you know of any millionaires who are into steampunk? Most rich collectors don't buy what they like, they buy what's expensive and, preferably, will become even more expensive over time.

[@Quocalimar]

That's why it's expensive. Rich people make expensive products for other rich people all the time.

[@21Wakeup]

im not much into steampunk but that was probably the coolest design for a watch ive ever seen. but at that price ill be the one to say im gonna have to build my own if im ever going to wear one. thoroughly impressed

[@JakusLarkus]

HOW IS IT $25K? WHERE DID THEY FIND THAT NUMBER??

[@fullredplatinum]

In a hat next to a cat :D :D :D

[@funeralbillii9172]

Rich people will pay any price to get noticed bc they're shallow. So companies make bs like this knowing rich fools will pay it. A fool and their money are soon separated.

[@guanoman8689]

In their ass.. I guess they are playing for the snob effect, the more expensive the more rich people want to buy it. I guess they are also a small company and the parts are not massmanufactured, but still, the price not justified I think.

[@zehzahl5988]

Has China made a replica of this watch yet? If so, where can it be found online?

[@tonnyes4111]

@LaserActiveGuydid it come ?is real?

[@wtfiswiththosehandles]

$25k? Sure, why not. But it has to be mechanical. This kind of price for a quartz watch is ridiculous.

[@Nightmareman3]

YUCK ! Mechanicals need servicing and don't keep good time. Phooey !

[@brixtonkaysen6114]

not sure if you guys gives a damn but if you are bored like me atm then you can stream all the new movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother for the last few months =)

[@nomadben]

The problem is, a mechanical watch that does what this watch does would likely be an order of magnitude more expensive.

[@bigfootsburneraccount9160]

To me this opinion is snobbery

[@bigfootsburneraccount9160]

​@@nomadbenthe power requirements would also be quite high

[@turtlemann14]

i'm in the wrong business.... i need to start making watches apparently.

[@DR.ELEKTRIK]

How do you even tell time on that thing? I think I read 4:44 but everything else seems to just be all over the place.

[@lorenzo501]

it's a cool watch yeah sure but the production costs are not even near 10% from the actual price.. so that's just stupid, they should make these things available for everyone for the price it's really worth.

[@Shrek_Holmes]

I bet it even costs them 5%.

[@-JonnyBoy-]

They didn't just start making them, you are talking thousands of man hours in development and countless attempts and fails. With just 150 they won't exactly be racking in the money off this.

[@soulsweeper1630]

@@-JonnyBoy-it doesn’t take much to develop a watch with technology that’s been around for a hundred years

[@Steampunk360]

4:15 he says "collectors" Please replace that simplified term with "millionaires who are bored and decided to spend their exponential growth of money on wristwatches" Very amazing watch. But knowing that all things are relative and accepting that this watch is out of my reach, I will be happy with my Svorski crystal automatic mechanical Armitron my wife got me for an anniversary. It has exposed gears and winds with movement. plus it was only 200 USD. By only 200 I mean it was a gift that was saved up for. I do like to see watches like this because I like anything mechanical whether it be just aesthetically mechanical or not. But some prices just smack you in the face with the reality of "damn, now I see how broke I am" but this watch is easily dwarfed by "The Winch" costing $315,000.00USD that's double what I payed for my home. :/

[@wolfyk95]

Thats awesome, is this the same Devon that makes boutique supercars? looks like the same rotated infinity symbol on the crown as them.

[@repo4]

It seems the designers spent their childhood glued to the Fallout games.

[@Woogoo336]

Fallout is atompunk, not steampunk.

[@The177Hunter]

so at the end, the time read 4:46? just trying to figure out how to read it :P

[@shadowsbane171091]

$25K......its not even completely mechanical....if it was then its price is justified

[@CarLoverPhotography]

When he said hes making a follow up model and i saw this is 8 years old i was happy

[@luc1ferblack]

the fact you have to press a button and wait to find out the time means this is junk. i want a watch to tell the time all the time

[@jboblk]

whats the point of bringing the mic closer if you keep talking over the watch?

[@dirtycheesedip]

He stopped talking for a few seconds so you could hear it.

[@Monkeydluffy1923a]

how is this steampunk, if it has a battery?

[@myscrnnm]

Steampunk is really more of an aesthetic. Very few "steampunk" objects in real life actually run on steam.

[@slightlyevil403]

Killer watch but they can keep it for that price. I'll sport a casio.

[@Ferrichrome]

haha or Swatch, looks classy and sub-100 dollars.

[@MaxellAdGuy]

but what else do I wear with it?

[@geraldcue7705]

Xpensive watch cool design but what r d materials made of gold or other precious metals 4 d insane price?

[@ablogtowatch]

Long story... but it might not be made in favor of a different new model. We aren't sure yet.

[@shiburin3114]

ONLY 25k!!!??? The creators better be modern Picasso or some shit!!!! I could get a decent car or something useful with that money!!!!

[@MrPleers]

It looks cool.but would the bands that display the hours and minutes get worn out fast?

[@nateblubaugh729]

The Swiss are probably going to make a $50,000 mechanical version soon if they haven't already.

[@buffaloSoldier519]

Loud? That sound is therapeutic to me! Would love it if there was a larger alarm clock version for my drawer.

[@JimIBobIJones]

It's computerised quartz though, basically a digital watch with a mechanical "interface". Given that it isn't even thermocompensated, the price is over the top.

[@apazeia]

ugly is the new black do you have to also replace the belts at 50k and 100k hours?

[@pappydc12]

Ya, and if it breaks the whole thing is totaled!

[@laithmanleo]

I think they made the power save mode not to save power but to save ears. What do you think ? Very nice watch though.

[@julior1867]

I need this watch so bad but can they bring it down to 25$?

[@StarsDie18]

So how often do you change the battery on that?

[@phillsteward]

Any news on when the Tread 2 is available?

[@christophermcguinness]

Very cool watch! Thank you for the review!

[@DeepThinker193]

the chninese version isn't out yet :s

[@ellietellik8386]

As a personal thought, how long will this watch be in stock for? another couple years before the company finds the right buyers? Thanks -Alex

[@Roundeggy]

This was recommended for me in 2020

[@alexferguson5346]

Me: Oh this looks cool I wonder how much it is **Checks website** Only $28, I might get one **Looks closer** **realizes it cost $28k and passes the fuck out because that's way too expensive for a watch**

[@alexferguson5346]

Holy crap it cost $250 for a fucking strap!

[@PseudoEmpathy]

This could be made 2/3 as thick with a rechargeable battery and better controls for about 1.5-3k retail. With profit.

[@HeyLookItsAAnt]

closest thing i'll pay is 50 dollars..

[@Morenob1]

So what time is it?

[@steeleye11]

what ?!? the minute belt moves once a minute ? amazing !

[@Nicool333]

Ariel you are Beginning to cost me a lot of money. I pi ked up the new planet ocean recently and did consider your adoration for the piece in my purchase. Thanks (I think...)

[@radarmusen]

Technically I love it! I have worked with old Collins altitude indicators with tape, it was a hell to align them correct. To make something so small is not easy.

[@_XANN]

I’m planning to try and make one of these somehow, do you have any tips?

[@radarmusen]

I think that I would use some kind of textile even cut the track holes with a laser. the text could be applied with some mask also the a laser could help. If the tape is endless it will not get loose, else there will be needed a spring or maybe two stepper on both tape spoole you could maybe meassure tape tension so one motor could compensate. the track holes could be used for position counts.

[@unseenufo]

one day a generation ahead of us will get it right. And actually have steam gadgets.

[@onowehchristopher6940]

want to know how The 01 wrist watch work

[@caseyberry6959]

Love it, but can they make a model that isn't quartz , but a model that has a diesel generator.

[@Nayr747]

Isn't a plain old automatic technically more steam punk than this since this watch uses electronics, batteries, electricity, etc?

[@kenllacer]

No waaaay! 25k? That's almost the SRP of an Ariel Atom 3. And it doesn't even send you back in time?

[@TheDutyPaid]

Johnny Midnite It's on sale at the moment for $19,995.00

[@TheCoolStuffHD]

TheDutyPaid What a bargain.

[@VENUEATHENS]

This is something Frankenstein or the mad scientist would wear! Not my style, but very unique and interesting... Looks well built, I like the fact that the metals will patina, giving it that worn look over time. I imagine this watch will look even better as its worn in over time.... It would be nice if the manufacturer produces a more affordable version!

[@joshuacrandall7455]

I will stick with casio.

[@panchoskywalker]

I wouldn't buy it even if it was US$99.

[@Sauce_E9]

Why?

[@tomtaylor7292]

Hit the nail on the head there matey,,,,, bag of umm,????????

[@zozsosooldloxoel7897]

Oh wow a crying kid.

[@zozsosooldloxoel7897]

Brag even more about your "rolex" kid ty

[@akastenas]

Because it does not look aesthetic. It's not pretty to look at.

[@UnconstrainedTime]

I love Devon watches. Great aesthetics, and the seem to be marketing them well to get those prices. Cool :)

[@Woogoo336]

Would be epic of someone made a "tread" style theme for the gear s2. May already exist. I could probably make one if it doesnt.

[@abeliski]

I have this watch and I can definitely say that I have not seen watches like this. And oh, it definitely lasts more than a year :)

[@tiebryan8204]

where can i buy it

[@Sovulous]

Wait where do you buy this

[@SupremePaulie]

Wait so you have to replace the battery every 2-3 weeks?? Really?

[@TheDoktar]

Lovely workmanship

[@ronch550]

Check out the *Curta Mechanical Calculator* if you want more mechanical marvels. Come to think of it, if it weren't for electronics, we would probably be living in a steampunk world.

[@Qeswara]

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[@exil3dlivecom]

I just bought 2 of these. Can't wait to get it.

[@insomuchas1]

Ya'll don't understand, this is a PIECE OF ARTWORK. It is not just a regular watch. It is for watch/art collectors. Comprende?

[@MuckSake]

25k? Ummm... Whats the markup on that?

[@Kevinism01]

if it is around $1000. definitely I am gonna buy but 25,000 for a one watch? crazy!

[@kuyatsoy9089]

How much is that thing?

[@Nnif_Boots47]

my dream watch.

[@oldestpunkinargentina7766]

Awesome; love it. But 25K ?

[@leone666100]

hi Ariel like the vids. Whats your take on Nivada?

[@DanielTseng100]

nice watch, let's see how much does it co... **stroke**

[@squiggle2054]

I got one for 200 on a website for people who just find junk like a pawn website and holy crap this thing is amazing

[@CoreyLR]

How did you get it? Sponsored?

[@dougdiplacido2406]

I really like that watch. I might sell one of my summer homes and pick one up.

[@mykittenisagrandmaster4381]

Definitely an interesting looking watch it seems like some companies are manufacturing watches that you can see the gear mechanisms which is kind of cool me personally I like the Rolex watches because they remind me of what a high end watch looks like

[@auxmike]

Glen beck wears this one on his the Blaze channel.

[@scaredstar9127]

The noise is the extra bonus imo

[@robynsjp]

Has Archie made that watch ?

[@zeddash]

why are there not more watches like this!?

[@raapija]

Good Omens brought me here

[@grissopia]

I would love to own this watch. I love steampunk watches. 👍🏻

[@pietzeekoe]

As an engineer I think this thing should cost about $1000 not $25000

[@modgchi]

As a watchmaker, I think you are an engineer who knows very little about watches.

[@pietzeekoe]

modgchi Well please do tell where the 25k went.

[@luanlovelyman]

maybe youre speaking as a watch seller, because engineers should know about watches once they make them

[@9mmtotheMellon]

Battery watch? and they didn't screw the screws in properly. I have some magic beans for sale.

[@josebatista5188]

Holy shit, for $25,000, I can bolt a microcontroller into a rusty old box for you, and it will update all of the belts simultaneously.

[@Bender1]

Jose Batista lol

[@pappydc12]

For $25,000 I could have someone just hang out with me and tell me the time. Yes, that would be their job. "who is that guy with you?" "him?...he's my timekeeper...don't bother him, he's working now"

[@nephildevil]

in case black monocles and fancy hat doesn't cut it at the steampunk fair, this should do the trick

[@massv953]

25k? WHY? I could see paying maybe 500-1k for it, but there cant be more than 250$ in material here.

[@filamentfeind4217]

Totally cool and totally out of my price range. I thought my apple watch being $1000 was expensive....This thing is awesome though.

[@aenvstelam]

It's Good Omens mini series Crowley's character watch... Thing is, he's a demon, so he can make appear 25,000$ out of thin air

[@thomasbestavros4737]

these are worth every penny, maybe not the steam punk but this watch is beyond unique for a quartz.

[@ewetyube]

Beautiful design but don't all mechanical watches belong to the world of Steampunk? If you want to know if something is in fact Steampunk the question you ask yourself is, "is it clockwork?" I believe a wrist clock is just that.

[@YaakovBuchner]

$25,000? Does it have a HEMI hidden in there?

[@tritonmole]

I dont get it, why it costs 20000?

[@TheStygian]

"It would have been outrageously expensive to actually make it mechanical" - YOU'RE TELLING ME 20K isn't already outrageously expensive?!

[@nomadben]

It definitely is, but in the world of super high-end watches, 20k is about the bare minimum. That price will just barely get you an entry-level watch from a maker like Patek Philippe. Not to say that isn't totally nuts, because it is, but it's all relative. High-end luxury watches are a playground for the super-wealthy. Us mere mortals are pretty much out of the question.

[@Qeswara]

it is electromechanical watch * I mean electro = electronic not electrical

[@Spookybastian]

It is THE BEST watch i have ever seen,but....the price...

[@itzmarielol1424]

price????

[@JUL291985]

Love it. Thank you.

[@Haunted_Hunter]

I'm sad now, 25k? I'd have to save up for like 2 years just to get one. But is it indeed awesome

[@rusminnoer632]

This watch is beautiful. Unique and Beautiful.

[@ablogtowatch]

You are Welcome :)

[@TesserLink]

$25,000 is extreme. for that price it better be a damn time machine.