The Dial Is STUNNING! What About The Rest Of The Watch?

[@NotoriousK_I_T]

Zodiac solved the butterfly clasp problem years ago by putting a spring in the clasp to allow for expansion - a perfect and eloquent solution that I'm surprised hasn't been taken up in some form by other brands.

[@RebuildingSaad]

That's really interesting! Do you know which of their watches came with a clasp like that?

[@NotoriousK_I_T]

@@RebuildingSaad have a look at their super seawolf range. Most of their jubilee bracelets come with the spring clasps 👍🏼

[@denniskwok7613]

The dial and case of the watch is inspired by the Grand Seiko 'Lake Suwa' and the A. Lange & Sohne Odysseus, respectively. Cool watch.

[@richardwilson3364]

I think it's got a bit of the newest iteration of the Breguet Marine too

[@gerritdee1957]

Yes indeed. I own a Grand Seiko SBGY007 “Omiwatari and that was my absolute first thought as well.

[@TheHiddenNarrative]

It immediately made me think of the Lake Suwa, to the point where at first, I thought it was ripping it off. Just like cheap Tiffany Blue watches though, I think this could be a lower-priced way to to buy the higher-end version it strongly resembles.

[@stapleboss]

Homage a deux

[@metatechnologist]

I thought it was inspired by Seiko's new "Save the Ocean" line. I adore that dial.

[@danrod3217]

Jody! You absolutely made my day! I love your shirt! I am a retired U.S. NAVY SEABEE! Serve from 89 to 09! To see you wearing that shirt made me all kinds of proud! ;-) Our unofficial motto " We build, We fight, We party all night! and we sure lived by it! ;-) Keep up the good job!

[@stevemoon2136]

Let's be honest, 90% of new brands kick off with a 40mm diver, so any watch in this category needs to be stands out & I think this definitely does. Really like that dial.

[@stevemoon2136]

Wait, it's not a dive watch?!

[@cfbgagetown1562]

Should have had at least 100m water resistance

[@erikbeijleveld3636]

I like the watch, very nice dial. I'm so bored with all those dive watches, happy to see some brands dare to design something different.

[@TheSMPStudios]

Just got mine. Thoughts: great looking watch. The face is stunning! I got the blue one and it looks better in person than in pics, which is saying a lot! The bracelet is great. Looks like an integrated but it’s not really, as it can be removed and a strap put on, if the h links are not your cup of tea. The only thing I’m not crazy about is the top crown. It controls the inner bezel so you can move the time for a second time zone. I travel a lot so this was a must for me as I wanted something I could adjust easily. The issue lies in that it’s a bit on the loose side. I have worn it for a day and have already had adjust the bezel multiple times due to it moving around in my hand. Not a deal breaker, but it is annoying and for $440 I expected a tighter fit. Another issue was communication. I ordered the watch on Christmas Eve. It was in pre order so I expected a long wait. It actually took about a month and a week(it got here on the 30th) which it’s honestly not bad at all. However it was tough getting in touch with them. I still have no receipt, and got no info on shipping. Only communication was an email stating shipping was delayed (not unexpected for a pre sale) It just showed up at the house! All in all a great addition my collection!!

[@derbagger22]

Also, with the Direnzo, they included a rubber strap option that is gorgeous and works with the wild colors they had on offer.

[@tablameister]

Thanks for the video. Nice looking watch. The high-end JDM watches have a very nice micro-adjust built into the clasp - just squeeze the clasp and move the bracelet to adjust.

[@ciresolstice]

That blue waves patterned dial. WOW! Very cool.

[@WatchWitt]

Beautiful dial texture! This is my favorite style of h-link bracelet as of late. Definitely could be a bummer on the sizing…but at least it looks great on leather, as you showed, if you strike out!

[@69fastfurious]

Agree with you ! Do like it can handle a leather strap but butterfly clasps are not for everyone wrist sizes wish they updated the end link’s plus make a different model without that « compressor » crown ?!?! No point on a sports watch plus everybody has an smartphone today ! Ok I do have some GMT (office) watch’s its cool but better a just 1 the. 2 or 3. Like the kind of H link’s bracelet, the dark blue dial 💯👌 but remove that double crown please 👎 is it screw ? Even if not my type, there’s a 2/3 mixed designs and for my personal taste just like that blue dark dial . All the best Jody from Portugal 👍

[@subsilkdj]

Similar dial pattern to an Islander Northport - but I think the Islander is a much more compelling package, albeit a traditional dive style so perhaps not a fair comparison. I just think the design elements blend perfectly in the Islander and not so well on this.

[@franciscomoliner1296]

Even not being a dive watch, I think conventional dive type bezel markings (at least as an option) are more usefull and pleasing. Regards Jody

[@jhatgotagat300]

Okay Jody so this watch is about 2-3 changes away from being perfect firstly the bracelet is just not correct tissot has it right it need to taper to 18 at the clasp. The first link in the bracelet also does not follow the outer angle of the lugs. I enjoy the integration they went for with it. I’m actually impressed it’s just that small change away on the bracelet end. Personally the double crown compressor look is not a big hit for a lot of people this watch as a time and date single screw down crown at 3 with simple crown guards. They already have the shape made for the crown guards just make 2 smaller rectangles at the same proportion but a little thicker and boom better oris aquis crown guards for this micro brand. If they made it a “Gada” or aqua Tara kinda watch I feel like it would be a hit. Designing a watch is genuinely hard. There’s 2 schools of thought the mb&f style of made scientist kinda out there watch making and classical watch design. With classical watch designing I truly believe it’s a exercise in restraint. This watch seems over cooked from the 12 hour bezel. Internal bezel I might at. Double crown. A simpler design I am sure would sell better and be a better watch. There’s a reason the Rolex submariner is always going to be followed by brands, it’s Design is perfect for its use case. Just like a pilots watch. In this watches case it needed to be a time and date watch in 40-38mm with a 20-18mm bracelet down to 18-16mm at the clasp. Probably the same dial size funny enough. Or they could just change the dial and hand size and make it bigger. Either way the bezel and 2ed crown have got to go.

[@bobyoutube4037]

Merry Christmas jody, have a fab time in the sun, cold and wet in Ireland!

[@haourss]

great piece. Love the dial. LOVE the bracelet.

[@WATCHingJames]

That dial is stunning. I hope they put it on some more watches.

[@davidstewart3868]

Awesome Sea Bee shirt! My Dad was a US Navy Sea Bee (engineer) in the South Pacific during WWIl. I like the watch. It need to be a diver.

[@tayne5009]

The price gap between this and the PRX gets a lot smaller for UK purchasers as vat at 20% would need to be added on for the watch coming in from Singapore

[@johngray5800]

That dial looks like the one Long Island Watch used on one of their watches this summer and they did it so much better in my opinion! The colors are way brighter

[@ionz75]

Just got the white and teal one myself, it's awesome!

[@erod818]

I really like the color matched date wheel. Especially on the flat blue dial.

[@pablorages1241]

looks nice ... but the internal bezel is a bit wide for me

[@Nylatt]

That dial in blue is amazing. But that is not enough for me to buy with the bracelet issues and when I already have a compressor style. It could really also use quick release or drilled lugs imho. But that dial is amazing ❤️

[@nathanvoit5235]

I've ordered this watch, and I hope it's a beautiful as it seems to be on this review. Now lets see how long it takes to finish in production.

[@ericlietzow1919]

Looks to me like a super compressor style watch, which is a type of dive watch. So, I'd say the ocean references are appropriate (even if you would never take it diving).

[@AwkwardHorology]

Definitely a nice looking watch you can see that they’ve put some thought into the design. This sort of reminds me of the traska in design - the only difference is that the are integrating a GMT into this design as well.

[@charles_1523]

100% traska inspired

[@mm2dip]

Hello! I live about 20 minutes away from the Sea Bee Base in Port Hueneme. Love it 😍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jasonlu9613]

I'm 10 min away from there

[@jeffreygoss8109]

Why have a screw down crown for the time adjustment but not the other?

[@5420simon]

Can you help please? My Seiko SKXA33 divers watch has a broken welded pin strap, any idea where I can get a new strap?, it seems to be undercut where it joins the case. I live in the UK. Any ideas greatly appreciated as standard straps do not fit. Simon

[@happywanderer5632]

Wow, I watch 100's of your videos, but this is the only watch you've reviewed that I actually like!

[@antoniocaputo8220]

Is the miyota rotor noisy?

[@sparkyatwph]

Thanks for keeping us entertained. Enjoy your road trip.

[@herewegoagain...]

Brands probably put Automatic on the dial to be easily identified in static shots. Granted, "Automatic" is a bit generic, but bigger brands do this all the time: The Tag Heuer Aqua Racer has "Caliber 5" on its Autos to easily differentiate from the otherwise caliber-nondescript Quartz models. Likewise, the original Bond era Seamasters featured dials with no Caliber description on the quartz models, whereas the Autos had the addition of "Chronometer" on the dial, which essentially just means "automatic/mechanical," albeit a highly accurate one (by COSC standards of -4/+6 sec/day). In both instances, it makes identifying these autos from their quartz counterparts much easier in static shots. Now, admittedly, Holmr does not make a quartz version of this watch, however, the marketing value still remains: A potential customer can easily identify the watch as an automatic by JUST a static photo of the watch. Now they don't make the movement, and the Miyota is not notably accurate, so they can boast neither the caliber name nor a COSC accuracy grade, but the base level message still gets across. Virtually every other product does this in some way to denote a desired aspects of their product, be it a V8 over a V6 trim of sports car, or a high performance gaming laptop over a lower powered general use one. In summary, I see no issue to highlight an automatic movement on a watch dial, as, let's be real, it is generally the desired type for watch enthusiasts. "Automatic" certainly is on the blander side of branding, but in lieu of an in house, or particularly special movement, I don't know if I can think of anything better, and having such credentials usually starts at the four figure price point. And yes, before anyone freaks out, I am fully aware of the Tag Heuer controversy: "their" movement, the "Caliber 5," is nothing more than either an ETA 2824 or a Sellita SW-200 (they used both) with a decorated rotor, making it NOT an in house by even the most lax definition. As such, for that watch, Tag Heuer really didn't have any business naming someone else's movement and therefore, the watch really was overpriced for what it was, sailing solely on either the TAG, or the Heuer name.

[@felipedelahoz5668]

It's like a sports version of a Grand Seiko Omiwatari. Quite cool looking!

[@statlerwaldorf7130]

Great review, I ordered my CW Bel Canto and will patiently wait for it, just amazing!

[@johnbuckmaster569]

I have two from RLG… One of them is a favorite in my collection and the other was a bargain price and therefore a great value… I really like the brand. And with a name like that this one’s off to a great start!

[@richardshaw1968]

Merry Christmas everyone. Review spot on.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for watching Richard!!

[@user-xf7nn9zt4z]

Hi Jody, I am having trouble finding one of your episodes...It was about a watch that had a sapphire bezel and you made some funny comments about him (saying he was good looking at his beautiful hair) and placed a picture of him in the upper right hand corner of the video. I remember really liking that watch and I cannot remember the brand...can you help?

[@shuabshungne8043]

Nice floral themed trouser!

[@AlexanderB.]

So many things have been done right here, this watch has a lot of nice details. Personally I love the bracelet! If if the moans & niggles, for example the font uses on the case back are so nitpicky, you can tell its good offering!

[@herewegoagain...]

150m water resist isn't bad for a watch with one crown that doesn't screw down, but I agree: that ocean dial belongs on a diver.

[@Mikey___]

Hey, is that a bezel, or a chapter ring?

[@captbumbler5356]

Hi Jody, hope the holiday is going well and the drive was without any incidents. A really nice looking watch, love the dial tecture but those worries about the bracelet mmmm will watch this brand with interest. one other comment why does the brand ( H ) logo have to be so big on the dial?

[@jasonlu9613]

Any updates? Its Feb 21 and it looks like their website hasnt been updated since before the preorder. And I haven't been able to find reports of them out in the wild. I'd like to buy one but it all seems a bit sketchy right now

[@jacc88888]

The blue wave dial version looks incredible. More taper on the bracelet would help the look though.

[@bennyyeo803]

Hi, can't help but wonder what watch winder u have behind u? Where can I get them n how much? I am in Singapore. Thanks! Referring to the one with 4 watches

[@bennyyeo803]

Any comments, pls?

[@CraigSheppard]

Wow that dial is gorgeous. Just love those waves. Honestly if it came w/ the leather strap Jody showed it on or a blue tropic for a bit less dough, I might go for that. The bracelet, while sharp, really looks like a...bracelet. Wish it were slightly thinner. I don't mind the marine inspired themes on a non-dive watch at all... the design and naming is coherent, that's all that matters to me. Who actually ever dives with a dive watch? Probably less than .1% of dive watch owners I'd bet... So a sports watch I can wear in the water is enough for me.

[@cedarcanoe]

Very promising for a first prototype of s first watch model. Most of your moans are not so bad at all imo. Very good price as well considering all the non standard designed psrts. I just might pick up one in pale blue.

[@idletime]

Merry Ho Ho 🎄🎄 Jody & thanks for the heads up 😀 . I like this one a lot and for What the accomplished with it, I think they did a great job. It's not a dive watch specifically however it is a sports watch so a decent water resistance rating goes with the territory. I also think this is a nod to the Seiko turtle as noted by the 150m wr rating 😋 .

[@tornagawn]

Loving the ocean surface textured dial, less so the rather plain baton hands.

[@morgan97475]

Love that dark blue dial finish.

[@rajjena4092]

Nice review. Dial looks like rippled chocolate to me. The obvious comparison microbrand watch would be the Baltic Aquascape Dual Crown which I think has better credentials as a dual crown super compressor style diver.

[@martinkavanagh196]

Jody this is a great looking watch & bracelet with 'AUTOMATIC' on the face. - Personally I'd appreciate an affordable easywear QUARTZ version that would not need that printing.

[@unaibb]

Amazing dial, not too much more. What is the white watch you compared to at the video? Merry Christmas!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Direnzo DRZ04

[@unaibb]

@@JustOneMoreWatch thank you very much

[@brianlarsen6211]

Merry Christmas from all of us here in Brisbane mate, enjoy the break.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks Brian! Nice and warm for me. High twenties before breakfast 😱

[@fieldwalker]

@@JustOneMoreWatch thanks Jody, and merry Christmas. The dial is a copy of the GS lake Suwa model. So please don’t describe a Chinese made copy of it as a new dial idea. And the turtle imagery is beyond hypocrisy with china’s complete ecological destruction of the South China Sea. I love your videos , but not this one. Cheers 🍻 !

[@frankbruno7122]

Whoa Jody.. like the watch a lot.. reminds me of the Traska Venturer . Your camera work was superb! Frank in Colorado

[@grahamyoung622]

Great review, Jody. A lot to like about this one...........Love the dial,case,bracelet etc... The text on the reverse is a bit out of whack... but that doesn't bother me too much (you'll not see it when the watch is on your wrist). The butterfly clasp is a great choice, HOWEVER, as you quite rightly pointed out, this type of closure is really hit and miss without half links (for this reason the HOLMR Epifarer won't be on my shopping list, as I just won't take a punt on a 'will it fit or won't it' timepiece....a real shame). A dive style adjustable clasp would still have looked just O.K. Decent value for the specs.

[@thomasschultz2669]

Frohe Weihnachten Jody ! Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪🎄

[@bernardbarroga1497]

Good looking watch. Is the upper crown a screw down type? If it’s not then it’s just a “desk diver” watch.😅😂

[@shatterstone3045]

I love what I'm seeing here. A great dial and a unique bezel. Great work from Holmr, and while I don't mind the "identity crisis", the bracelet issues are certainly something to consider before purchase

[@andrewd7586]

I was about to comment Jody on the bracelet re the Tissot PRX! Only coz I’m wearing mine now!🤣🎄🍻

[@9mmmike642]

That bracelet integration is awesome!

[@201950201950]

So this compression diver isn't a divers watch? I'm confused.

[@dazherbert2782]

Nice looking watch. It is strange, now you mention it, saying Automatic. I suppose the ticking should give it away. But I do look for it I have to admit. Even though only one of my collection is an auto

[@weanabeinhart]

What about the ALBA AS9K89X1? Blue an textil...

[@Toogoodtobetrue458]

Love the wave dial being an avid cruiser. Very tempted.

[@ayupmeducks7609]

Love the wave effect. Omega missed a trick there but would prefer it on a divers.

[@tarasmathers7423]

There's a lot to like about this one I think. Finishing looks very well executed, and that bracelet, caseback, and dial are quite nice considering the price. As pointed out though, I don't think that overall the design makes sense. In more ways than one. I have a tip for you, Jody. I saw while browsing Amazon for watches earlier, a men's Tissot, "Coutourier" 39mm, w/ a Powermatic 80 movement on a bracelet for $250.66!!!! And thats a Prime item, so free 2 day shipping and returns. That I think, is a fantastic value, but there was only one left. Hopefully this tip finds you well, and in time. Merry Christmas, Jody, and thanks for all your hard work and effort in 2022. Cheers

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Yes sir!…that ocean dial is gorgeous.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I agree get rid of the automatic & bring the name above the date , looks cluttered like it is outher wise good looking watch .

[@Bartakos]

Darn!! I love it the way it is. The taper is perfect, I just hope they have it for Big wrists as well. Thanks a lot for a great clip and this time you actually pursuaded me to go buy another watch :-) I love the complete package, well done Holmr and thanks Jodie.

[@jhoag2577]

Jody my Uncle was in the 123rd SeaBees in WWII. Cool shirt!

[@69fastfurious]

Happy Christmas Jody, and as usual always very good watch reviews ! Thx mate wish you all the best best to you and your family Jody !

[@danmainwaring]

Hints of JLC Polaris?

[@khonjel_singh]

I really want a compressor diver watch. The dial looks huge!!!

[@cedarcanoe]

Jody, do you happen to know if there were ever homages made of the Omega Globemaster?

[@DisplayKeesBack]

Really like the gmt bezel. I think more brands should do that. The wave dial is too gimmicky for me, it is fun for a few months. I have the same thing with the save the ocean Seiko watches. Nice bracelet, very Sinnish. Shame it end in a medieval torture device aka butterfly clasp.

[@elmoelms2743]

It’s a nice looking watch but reminds me a little of the atlantica that RLG makes which wasn’t their biggest success. Happy Christmas from Dundee ( visiting family) and a happy new year Jody

[@international_dave]

The best feature of this watch is wave dial which is spoilt by the inner rotating bezel. The nautical theme should be lost and more emphasis on the grand seiko style dial would be appreciated more

[@kleinster99]

Love the shirt. Retired USN here.

[@robedmunds7163]

Dial is lovely, waiting to see the diver.

[@16rumpole]

I know the trend is for smaller watches but I would have preferred an option for a 42-43 mm case.

[@flymorenow]

Merry Christmas everyone

[@bryanferguson4927]

Beautiful blue dial.

[@TheDonCucaracho]

Hi Jody! Merry Christmas to you all the way from México

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Viva Mexico! Thanks mate, same to you.

[@andycapsphotos]

Feliz navidad from Sweden :)

[@grogthegrolie]

Looks exactly like an RLG with a swapped out dial. And the dial finish is available all over the place, including AliExpress. Cool bracelet though

[@ivanth]

the end link doesn't match at the end of the logs , is kinda annoying to the eye, very cool dial, at the beginning I thought it was a ocianus, I don;t know why compressors don't attract me, but chronos do, thanks Jody! ahh and don't forget the turtle is certina's signature!

[@pauldelarzac615]

Love the dial. Would buy, but the bracelet is a big let down…. I think I will wait to see what other models the dial comes on in the future…. Though I have a super compressor style “hole” in my collection that must be filled! Dilemma…. Also $430. USD is not exactly a bargain. The anti reflective coating looked weak too. And i worry that friction inner bezel will loosen over time. Time will tell with this one, but I do love that dial!

[@harleydavison4526]

Awesome choice of T-shirt Jody!! 👍🏻

[@denisdaly1708]

Nice... with improvements will be very good. Enjoy the holidays

[@MrCuckoobox]

The "Ocean" Dial is really nice and has a lot to offer. The some execution of features could have been a bit better for the price point. If improvements are made it could be an awesome watch. Maybe the Diver will be even better. Overall a nice watch.

[@thebaldwatchcollector]

Oh what a beautiful dial 10/10 top job

[@yukonthornsaengsanoh7942]

Great one and really love the design. Hope they launch true GMT with Miyota 9075 soon.

[@the.Aruarian]

That font on the caseback is such a head scratcher.

[@stefanorighini1815]

UNBELIEVABLE pants Jody! Where did u find 'em????

[@tapirdeaalex7104]

I really like the design and the dial looks even better than the version GS makes.

[@paulpederson3077]

I won't be buying this one, but it is the most compelling watch I've seen in a long time since I have started making my own

[@withRUfUS]

Hey Jody yea not a strong offering. Love the t-Shirt my pop was a sea bee 🐝. Merry 🎄 Christmas 🎁 from Florida 🇺🇸

[@kemaluem]

Hi Jody, merry xmas to you. I miss the time grapher in your reviews........

[@MyAlan999]

reminds me off the second hour giant stride , and why start a new brand when you already own a brand ? RLG havent put out a watch for ages now ? have they giving up with that brand ?

[@strongandco]

I personally love the idea of nautical style watches which aren't dive watches. There are a lot of nautical pursuits that don't require a hockey puck sized watch with ISO 6425 specs. the texturing on the dial is beautiful, the colour...bleh. Not many shades of blue look classy on a watch, imo it needs to be as indistinct as possible. That blue gives the watch all the class of an all over 3D animal print hoody.