no way! i was just looking at this a while ago. If you look at Merkur's website they actually call it a "WuXing" homage. Wu xing translates to Five Stars, which is the name of the first prototype watch that was made almost completely from China parts in 1955. It isn't related at all to the 1963 which was exclusively an attempt at a chronograph. If you want to see the original that this is an homage of, google "Seagull Five Star". as for the Chinese on the dial, the top text says 19 Jewels, and below that the three characters say "China made". Good review! edit: the bracelet has a perfect retro look, but i think this would be even nicer with a red nato!
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Thanks so much for the translation information, and the true background on the 1955 original watch!😁🙏🙌
@aleksandarmarkovic49923 жыл бұрын
Fantastic looking watch, i wish more watch manufacturers had pure vintage lines, no modern interpretations of old classics
@JusttheWatch3 жыл бұрын
That's really cool, and crazy cheap with the discount. Would make a fun pairing with a Vostok!
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
Hey Dave!! You're right. It would be fun to pair with a Vostok 😁👍 Cheers man!!
@MyAffordableWatchCollection3 жыл бұрын
Such a good looking watch 👌🏻 Great review Aron!
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Really appreciate that 😁 🙏
@pegasodave3 жыл бұрын
Put this on a Colareb strap -it looks a beast!-Retro with no problems!
@brucekaralash50543 жыл бұрын
My grandpa wore an old faded Seiko on a gold stretchy bracelet lol! Cool vintage vibes bro.🍻🥁🎸
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
I hear you!! My grandfather put every watch he ever owned on a spiedel bracelet, from Casio to Seiko (yes, he was a watch freak like us!)
@AliasEveWatches3 жыл бұрын
Wow! It really looks retro. The stretchy straight end link look really makes this watch look vintage. It's a cool alternative to the Seagull 1963 (for those who don't want to go with the crowd and are looking for something more affordable).
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!! Great alternative, or a great addition. Cheers Steve 😁 👍
@vintagebikes42152 жыл бұрын
Adjust the band by preening up the side, two places, remove unwanted segments, slide together, preen down. Done.
@vintagebikes42152 жыл бұрын
Sizing the watchband properly may help with hair pulling. Slight gap between segments.
@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces3 жыл бұрын
This actually looks really cool! The stretch bracelet looks perfect for it👍
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
It literally feels like a vintage watch. The bracelet is perfect 👌. Cheers B!!
@jims45393 жыл бұрын
The band is adjustable. There are 'u' shaped pins holding the links together - you access the pins by bending down the sides of the band on each side and then remove the number of links needed. It's so 70's.
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
Awesome information!! Its like a brand new watch from the '70s 😁👍
@ashleyb663 жыл бұрын
Love it 👍👍
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
It's really a cool watch Ashley!! Cheers mate 😎👍
@ashleyb663 жыл бұрын
@@OFD what's this minimum order quantity bs though 🤬😠🤬😠
@nachikethbhattathiri2752 Жыл бұрын
Lovely watch. Is it the silver dial version or ivory dial?
@rockclima3 жыл бұрын
Navs travel review actually tells you what the Chinese writing means both nice reviews
@robleech96973 жыл бұрын
My wrist hair hurts just looking at that bracelet!
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
It's a ripper and a tugger, all in that classic vintage style!! Once it's broken in, (ie: your wrist is fully plucked) it's perfect 👌
@youraveragepasser-by73673 жыл бұрын
How's the accuracy?
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
+15 daily. But depends on how much you keep wound up. Handwinding
@torbensvensson20933 жыл бұрын
Really cool piece, you can really think it’s 60 years old!👏🏻 You have to learn chinese, so you can read The dial.😂
@csharpewalls3 жыл бұрын
Shades of Spidel Twist O Flex
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
Totally!!
@csharpewalls3 жыл бұрын
@@OFD My watch guy still sells Twist O Flex bands.
@oscargustavoarcosruiz87933 жыл бұрын
Nice watch in a nice price. Nothing fancy, but that's not the idea
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!
@TheNomadsLens3 жыл бұрын
They're taking the piss. It's translates to "Nighteen waterproof watch" and "china made" Its like people who have Chinese tattoo which says fried rice 🍚 nice watch.
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
The watch is totally retro cool. Do you have any experience with these movements and how they hold up?? Cheers Nav
@TheNomadsLens3 жыл бұрын
@@OFD it's very basic movement but for the price it's not bad. Cost about $5 but they will be paying about $3 because they bought in bulk. Hope your keeping well. Crazy what's going on there and not just the virus.
@juanpablovillarroel10473 жыл бұрын
@@OFD i have it for a week and it works perfect.. very aquired
@troynasello20853 жыл бұрын
19 jewels
@OFD3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Troy 👍😎
@TheRealLucifer_Morningstar3 жыл бұрын
The dial translation says "Have A Rice Day!". ( My Chinese is a little rusty) 😂😂😂
@chasfoster98953 жыл бұрын
Nowadays that red star is a little is cause for concern. I do have watches with Chinese parts I’m sure, but I ain’t gonna advertise it.