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Well, definitely a fun watch, but not a moan free review. The pushers need some work. As it stands they are indistinct and incosistent, and the LCD is screaming out for some proper illumination. But given this is their first attempt, and they have a bit of licence, there is no reason why they can't perfect it over future revisions. Cheers, Jody

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

Nice. A little trivia, in the 1980s anyone in the US Military who handled demolitions were not allowed to wear a digital watch. They might emit enough RF, radio frequency emission to set off an electric blasting cap. I just think it's hype anytime anyone says a watch was worn by SEALS or Special Forces. They may have accepted a free watch but they couldn't wear it doing any UDT work. I wore a Seamaster automatic watch.

[@andersboisen9179]

@@larryfromwisconsin9970 MY CHOICE WOULD BE THE CAPTAIN WILLARD WATCH FROM STEEL DIVE THE WATCH MARTIN SHEEN HAD ON IN APOCALYPSE NOW

[@paulgoyne6926]

The buttons are an absolute deal-killer for me.

[@ifionlyhadaboat]

I really love this. I'm not able to buy a watch now but it's going on my list. After being a quartz guy & discovering automatics, it's time to grow up & give quartz the respect it always deserved again.

[@TimothyW8]

Same! I’m all the way back into quartz. I just got an Arnie so idk if this one has a place for me but looks awesome.

[@VikCain]

Congratulations on the restraint. I have also spent my watch budget for this year and it is a struggle.

[@ifionlyhadaboat]

@@VikCain It's no so much restraint as acknowledging the reality that a man has bills to pay. Someday, I'll be able to buy whatever watch I want. Today is not that day, though.

[@e28forever30]

It’s a good looking watch, and I’m a ana-digi fan, but the user interface seems to be severely lacking, and the absence of a backlight is a pity too. I’ll stick with the Arnie.

[@paulmcnamara2908]

If you want a movie watch but for tiny coin many casios have appeared on the big screen. From Mr Fox in BTTF to Mr Cruise in early MI right upto Kevin Heart wearing a Royale in the new Jumanji but to name a few all less than $50

[@alexsdg3441]

well.... the middle pusher is not a "bit of issue". it is a "huge & major issue" if you ask me. I am certain that 99% of watches will be returned if they sell as it is. Hopefully they can fix it before actually selling them. Thanks for the review, Jody.

[@ahirshfield]

Sounding a bit rough there fella. Wishing you better! I’ve just bought the new Citizen Promaster Land which has fulfilled my modern Ana-digi desires for the time being.

[@anthonywhitney634]

Have you received it yet? I really like the look of it, keen to hear your impressions.

[@fubaralakbar6800]

I think the old one looked better. Kind of reminds me of a Casio Marine Gear.

[@terrysky83]

Analogue-digital is the perfect military watch. Sadly it seems only Casio does this style the best, e.g. the ProTrek line

[@cesarespinozaspain]

Momentum's QC leaves a lot to be desired... I have had two SQ30 Eclipse watches come with misaligned hands/ seconds hands. (must have been made at 3:58 pm on a friday) .Sent them back the 3rd one was the charm.. Soured me on the brand.

[@Murtagh653]

Misaligned second hands are very common with quartz watches, most quartz watches do not have second hands that are aligned correctly, even the expensive ones.

[@cesarespinozaspain]

@@Murtagh653 that may be so however I can with great confidence say I have many many quartz watches battery powered, solar powered ,kinetic powered. Including king of misalignment Seiko.. All of them were perfect. Only my Momentum Eclipse 2 of them before I got a good one were misaligned.

[@JS-ev4xc]

Arnie definitely is a classic and icon, this Momentum pales in comparison. This is the reason why Arnie is so ever popular. But the best bang for buck for a solar AnaDigi is still a $40 Casio AQ-S810W you reviewed before. 😀

[@jbyrne4531]

This looks just like the first real watch my dad got me as a kid! Really like it and it brings back good memories, plus that was a great strong watch since I wore it for my whole childhood and didnt have to even replace the battery (it definitely wasnt a solar since this was the early 90's)

[@gtaylor2770]

Jody, I hope you didn't take that cold with you on the long long flight to New York! Get better soon!

[@michaelgreenhalgh3369]

No wonder Rambo always looked angry he was fighting his watch all the time 😂

[@leatherworkstation]

The old one looked a lot more interesting, with the seconds and the fourth hand timer thing (I assume it was a timer). It doesnt really look similar enough to be the same watch if they're going for Rambo fans as their audience. The pushers not working makes it moot though.

[@ultimaetsolder]

True

[@brianmurphy8154]

Love the look of this but as I wear my Arnie while watching, it doesn’t inspire me to change. The Arnie is just great…but a head to head video would be fun

[@simsalb]

It was great to see you at the Wind Up Watch Show in NYC last weekend. And it's so cool to see Rambo's watch is returning, too.

[@Steve.Alex32]

THANK YOU JODI!!!!! I've had my eye on this watch for a bit now but wanted to hold off until I saw your thoughts on it! I bought the sea quartz after watching your video and I absolutely loved it!!!! Sounds like I'll be holding off to see if momentum fixes those issues before I add a udt to my collection! Thank you for yet another awesome review! Keep up the amazing work! Cheers from Canada!

[@Wintermute-088]

This isn't a review, it's sponsored content.

[@roverguy78]

Good review. All the pushers on mine work nice and smoothly with no issues. BTW: I believe UDT is actually meant to stand for “Universal Dive Timer”.

[@stuartdavies7351]

I had a Bucherer branded UDT which had super clean looks. I’ve previously put my name down for one of these but they need to sort out, matching lume for the dial and hands, miss-functional buttons, weak bezel action and back-play. No date function is a bit of a let down too, as is no backlight.

[@alexandersmith855]

I certainly understand why they want to focus on the Rambo, Chronosport reissue, Navy Seals connection, but it's also a 'cousin' of the Breitling Pluto 3100. The uncommon quasi-double reissue

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Would love an original Chronosport UDT Sea quartz equipped with a Breitling movement but are extremely hard to find in good condition

[@GlennClark-erider]

Get well soon Jody.

[@edmonguy]

I think the case and bezel are beautiful, and I love a good ana-digital. Great that they used a solar movement. I wish the dial was more than a draw-on. No backlight on the LCD is quite puzzling. What on Earth is going on with those buttons? If Momentum could clean up some things, I think they could be a really big player in the watch game. Their customer service is reportedly incredible. I think their yellow M20 MSS Diver might be one of the most attractive watches I've ever seen, but I haven't grabbed one because they just do a few weird things (like a 1-100 track instead of seconds, no applied logos, and I'll be snookered if I've ever seen their second hands hit the markers). Still, I stare at it dreaming of owning something that fire-hot gorgeous. Would I take this UDT over the Arnie? The truth is, I'd grab one of the colourful Citizen Promasters before either because it's simply better looking, better QC, and cheaper than either. No digital window, but I just don't know that the digital window is enough to overcome my reservations. Sure does look great on your wrist though.

[@S-Ltd1000]

That pusher issue would drive me nuts! Arnie is the better watch but would be interested in a comparison video.

[@michaelkruszynski8524]

Love the look and was about to jump on the website to gauge pre orders. But: the lack of seconds hand, lack of backlight, average lume and issues with the pushers have convinced me otherwise. All of the things this does poorly, my Seiko Arnie does well. Shame, really.

[@welshfinn1]

thanks, Jodie: I now know not to bother with this one! I'm no fan of inconsistency for the buttons, given how repeatable the F91W is (for £10). When you consider how much better the light is on the F91W, it's no contest.. :o) Tbh, the Momentum seems like a bit of a let down for the money, given the import charges will take it toward £400 UK

[@kart182]

I love the design but there are manufacturing defects - my unit arrived with pushers that get stuck when you push them in. Some of my friends who got this watch are having issues with worse than expected lume. Hopefully they fix this stuff

[@MrGeirSteinar]

Looks good, buuuut it’s not good if the buttons don’t work 😂 I believe the new G-Shock GA-010 ana-digi doesn’t have a backlit display either, btw…

[@НапримерПетрСмирнов]

GA-010 has very bright external LEDs

[@jimmy031408]

Great looking retro watches. That's one thing I like about my annie digi g-shocks. Very little to no lume on the dial, however a decent l e d back light lights the dial nicely. Definitely can find one of those 100 bucks or less u s. Have a look at the GA 700. It's a little Chunky, however it does the for legibility.

[@davidrosenblum2178]

I was this 🤌 close to pulling the trigger on one of these after someone reviewed it earlier in the year. I love ana-digis and think this looks the business. Although the quality control needs to be addressed; that would drive me nuts. Guess I’d better “get off the pot” this time! Cheers!

[@RiotTactic]

Yep I’d be returning that straight away

[@1981fallout]

Mine has fine buttons and okay usable lume. The bezel is okay too for the price

[@anthonywhitney634]

Nice watch, I have a soft spot for ana-digi's. Should say though, much prefer the bezel on the original you showed.

[@sanderbass]

Would love to buy one but with all the added cost for shipping to Europe it's just too expensive for me.

[@MrBacchus18]

Is it better than a Tissot T-Race?

[@adk7962]

Very nice. I think I like this better than the Arnie. Although I’m not quite into ani / digi watches. Of course that’s what I said about quartz watches not too long ago, and I’ve done a complete 180 on that…😅

[@minimalistshoes]

I just bought an auld gruen precision 510. The first watch to appear on Sean Connery's Bond in Dr No. Can see it in the opening sequence. I Can't afford a Rolex or Omgea Seamaster so went for the best Bond watch tribute anyway ha!

[@brucekn59]

Love the look but no back- light? Ru kidding!!! Deal killer for me. Going with the Promaster Land.

[@darkeye77]

Oof. I really like this, the look is cool, the sizing is good, but they NEED to fix those pushers... Glad to see you are still able to criticize where it's merited even in a sponsored review!

[@johncoote5134]

Breitling B-1 the ultimate ana digi -had mine for years - still makes me style - only avail used but massively under valued

[@bogrot69]

Could the fact the pushers are screw down be the issue? Hopefully they can sort it. It's a great looking watch. Vitamin C my friend 😁❤

[@ThemysteriousMrP]

$369 and the buttons don’t work and you can’t see the digital display in the dark. A $15 Casio has a backlight. It doesn’t deserve to make a comeback until those issues are fixed.

[@Bluepeter62]

Well as far as I'm concerned I would prefer a comparison between this watch and the Certina DS 8 rather than the Arnie, or better still all three of them compared.

[@briankoesy1898]

Is it allergy season in Australia?

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Toddler season.

[@andersboisen9179]

MAYBE IT IS A WHISKEY VOICE 😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@mr.mm3342]

As much as I was looking forward to the release of this watch, I'm happy that I don't preorder it. It seems more like a prototype than a usable watch. They should improve the lume and go for white hands in the future and of course get the pushers working. Btw. UDT stands for Universal Diving Timer at least that was the name of the Chronosport version. No clue why they referre to underwater demolition team, probably because it's cooler.

[@robedmunds7163]

The Magnum one looks great though, really nice style, even forgetting the movie connection. Also, cheaper than a Ferrari 😂

[@davect01]

I like it. I've never been a fan of the Seiko Arnie. Too bulky. This one though, looks great. Too bad the pushers fail

[@johnspicer8205]

I’m sitting here and while watching this I am pondering on what would this look like if Casio made a a similar model?

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Is it the camera angle or is the second hand alignment on the Sea Quartz absolutely dreadful ?

[@Conundrum191]

Kinda like the look, but between the two, I'd rather save up a bit more and get an Arnie (sorry Stallone).

[@Beechhill]

That one had me at hello, but I said goodbye because of those pushers. Who'd buy a faulty watch?

[@timoteomeccanicatecnologia]

Seiko and swiss brands have to learn with Casio how to have a good button configuration...

[@karlsenula9495]

Momentum has a nice back catalogue glad they are reissuing them. I've been eyeing up getting a Seiko Arnie but with their price increases it is good to have an alternative option. Yeah no back light and sticking buttons need to be fixed before i'd but this.

[@dutch3000]

Bought myself the „Magnum“. It looks great. But do not expect a good allignement … it‘s really bad. Hope the quality control is better than Rambo II (Rambo 1 is a masterpiece).

[@waterhead1359]

Ive got an original with metal bracelet still going strong

[@mattrossesq]

Now if Casio could only re-release the Blue Thunder watch...

[@christianwood8772]

I hope you get better soon 😆

[@mattclarke8791]

Looks tempting, but all I can think of how many watches I have to change when the clocks go back tonight…..

[@fubaralakbar6800]

That's not until next week where I live.

[@nickfoster3637]

I have the Momentum solar sea quartz 30. I know pretty sure it's a Seiko/Epson movement. Does anyone know the exact movement? Thanks Jody! I would definitely go for the Arni.

[@rorybannon]

You’re the goat

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! Thanks mate!

[@seandavie3672]

Now, what did Bruce Willis wear?

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

In Die Hard 1&2? He wore a TAG Heuer 3000series chronograph. In part 3 he wore his personal Breitling Chronomat 39mm

[@owenlaprath4135]

Message to Momentum: THANK YOU MOMENTUM for using a Seiko quartz calibre in this one! I learned to totally HATE and absolutely distrust Citizen/Miyota quartz, with only ONE survivor out of maybe a dozen or so in the last 36 years, while all of my Seiko/Hattori/TMI calibres are still alive and ticking!

[@jamesR1990]

Rambo wore a watch? 🤣 I'm not sure if I have ever watched a movie where I noticed that less

[@zillsburyy1]

almost got their sea quartz with free shirt

[@MrBacchus18]

Was it a Hawaiian shirt?

[@termit520]

To be honest, I don't see anyting ''military'' there, that thing is too big to be a military watch. But okay.... did you ever think about a review of a real icon, a Casio G-5500, a reissue of the ''Arnie'' Casio, a ''Running Man'' Casio II? Hand down for a Seiko Arnie but a Casio have some horse for the race too, is it? Like

[@CT-wq1je]

Good to see an honest "moans and blinkin hells" in a review of a giftred watch. Restores the cred of at least one of the KZbin watch reviewers! Having said that, who actually uses the features on their ani digi's after the first few weeks, unless it is your only watch?

[@yermanoh]

i love an anidigi dive but im going to skip this one, i dont like the bezel { it should be properly graduated }and the almost nonfunctioning buttons is an instant deal breaker

[@davidstewart3868]

Being a solar powered big LED quartz is a big plus… flaky buttons and no light is a big fail.

[@derlachendevagabund7942]

Confucius once said in a conversation about watch bloggers: "Once they have their own microbrand, they become boring."

[@waterhead1359]

Steven Seagal had one in under siege

[@DonaldJoeKennedy]

Really? Lol, the kiss of death. Sorry, Momentum...

[@Mka321]

Didn’t Magnum predominantly wear a Rolex GMT?

[@teamhonn]

No secret hand is strange

[@frankbcn2223]

Buying a new watch knowing the pushers will not work well: not me. Get well soon Jody

[@jamesblonde2271]

Hint of flu mate? Might as well be back in Scootlund......

[@Nite-owl]

Bloody hell, the originals are £1000+ on eBay. 😳

[@abhishekbhattacharjee805]

Awesome! Was waiting for you to review this watch!! Thanks!!!

[@Getouttahere78]

BS

[@pompeylad1977]

No date on the digital display? I’m out.

[@DonaldJoeKennedy]

Yeah, wth! I think this is the first digital watch I've ever seen with no Date function!

[@alexandersmith855]

The top pusher when in default/ time zone 1 gives day & date

[@80sVHS]

Crime Is a Disease, and I'm the Cure

[@lonewolfemcquade8133]

Great line from Cobra Sly Stallone wore a awesome 👌 Heuer 2000 diver in the film 🎥

[@EiferBrennan]

I love your channel, and I love doing an impression of your accent.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! Thanks for watching mate!

[@EiferBrennan]

@@JustOneMoreWatch I always echo your introduction out loud trying to mimic exactly how you say it.

[@grantbidwell2847]

So it doesn't really work then ?

[@robertmckinlay7242]

Cheaper than a Panarai Luminor.

[@RabbitWatchShop]

All of their desirable watches are 2010 era oversized watches. 43mm? Immediately lost interest. Keep these standard sizes, but offer smaller variants for smaller folks.

[@NemoOmen-g5d]

I guess someone will buy these ? It's generally lacking in so many ways .😂 No App , Blue Tooth , Radio Wave or Atomic Signal connectivity in 2025 is a Non-Starter these days .🤨

[@Phil5150Bower]

This is not a patch on the original, while the sea quartz is a great reissue. Big no from me I think it has similarities but not like a competent reissue.

[@Boyahda]

If the damn thing was ever in stock I'd buy it but nope.

[@wj0067]

Looks like the crown guards are getting in the way, and the fact that the crowns are a little small may be part of the problem. Also appears that it you "turn" the crowns slightly they won't work as pushers, which might be easy to do if your not careful. I'm not an ani/digi, but this is a nice watch. And would buy it over the Arnie I'm looking at the Sea Quartz 30... on my list.

[@DonaldJoeKennedy]

Thank you for not reviewing a Seiko-branded watch! 👍🏼 But the ergos of this Momentum are weird and inconsistent. Looks cool. But no seconds hand or backlight? No countdown timer?? No DATE??? What a rubbish movement! Hard pass on this one, no thanks! The Magnum is way way cooler. And vs the Arnie... are you even serious?

[@mstevens113]

Yeah that's a hard pass, it would infuriate me.

[@MichaelZuzolo]

$558AUD

[@watchmetwist]

Yea, totally 80's.

[@laririnnemaa6081]

😅 Badly working Chinese watch with quality issues. I think everybody who has bought some cheap microbrand watches which are made in China has experienced this.

[@ultimaetsolder]

Original looks much nicer. This thing has been wiped of all character and looks super generic. Original UDT is beautiful.

[@strongandco]

I thought stallone had two arms like everyone else 3:19

[@DonaldJoeKennedy]

Lol, I thought the same thing when he said that! 😄

[@WWJimbo]

Aaaaand it’s gone

[@clivemcquire7686]

Couldn’t be doing with all that fiddly setting 👎🏻

[@andersboisen9179]

MY ARNIE PREDATOR IS BETTER 😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@DonaldJoeKennedy]

It 100% is wayyy better! 👍🏼

[@greamespens1460]

Are you looking forward to your son saying Who, who ,Who when you run off these icons. Equally when they run off their icons you will be saying who, vin who

[@greamespens1460]

My apologies for the typo out with the dog and forgot my glasses

[@nathandallas4878]

Jody I used to love your content as a long time viewer but since you launched your own brand I just can't see you as authentic and that's probably just me being grumpy but I could watch your videos all afternoon and now I can't stand it for a few minutes