Another great looking watch from Merkur ruined by that movement. I emailed the company suggesting they swap to the vh31, after my movement went like that one, Don't waste your time trying to regulate it, I did, and stripped cleaned and oiled it=80 seconds difference dial up v dial down 🤣
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
It’s a shame. But I’m still enjoying it. 😁
@christopherhilton25397 ай бұрын
I like the look of the watch but not buying with that movement in it. Charge a few dollars more and put in a decent movement and I an in. Great review James.
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
I completely agree. At this price a nh35 would be an easy choice.
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
Thanks for WATCHing
@paulelliott56007 ай бұрын
I really like it.....a mullet watch, Black band = business Coloured band = party
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul
@jims45397 ай бұрын
Demagnetize. I have several Chinese watches that were highly magnetized on arrival. After a trip across the demagnetizer they ran much better.
@danspanos7 ай бұрын
I was going to suggest the same thing. It HAS to be magnetized! Good call!
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
I am definitely going to give that a go.
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
Did not work 😢
@felo60357 ай бұрын
Beautiful little watch, but would rather it have any Japanese mecha-quartz instead of these Chinese movements which with very few exceptions do not run all that well.
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
I think you may be right.
@felo60357 ай бұрын
@@WATCHingJames👍🙌
@BosworthMcG7 ай бұрын
I have the Pierre Paulin salmon sector dial and for the money it’s a lovely watch. The movement is fine and runs well and the dial is very pretty, particularly in the sunlight. I think these original Merkur designs are a nice way to add some playful variety to your collection at a low cost.
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
Thanks for WATCHing
@BobMarley-pm1xb5 ай бұрын
Nope. Thanks for taking that one off the market so one of us doesn’t get stuck! Fine review!
@WATCHingJames5 ай бұрын
Hahahahaha. You’re welcome
@davidcooper86217 ай бұрын
Enjoyable review of an attractive watch. Unfortunately, my dealings with them have been hit and miss. I have a Military Style watch I bought from them and I am very happy with it. However, when I placed an order for the Pierre Paulin St17 Automatic Watch Salmon Dial I received little communication, then it was ready for dispatch, then a problem with customs there end and finally my order was cancelled and I was issued with a refund. I have read comments where people have had similar experiences with the company.
@bfair62847 ай бұрын
Was it the jumping hour you were talking about at the 11.11 sale last year?
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
That is disappointing to hear.
@Stricko727 ай бұрын
Good looking watch, nice vintagey looking face, thats interesting to look at. Real shame about the movement timegrapher figures, dont expect brilliant accuracy at this price, but this is way out. Was really interested in this watch especially at the low price, but put off by its inaccuracy. Cheers James graat video as ever.
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
Thanks for WATCHing
@thebaldwatchcollector7 ай бұрын
I love these minimal Merkur watches and the price is amazing
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
They are making some great looking watches.
@jamesrosenkrantz1807 ай бұрын
Thank you for the laugh about the NATO strap… “which I, uh, don’t foresee myself using.”
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
Hahahaha. That one’s not for me.
@paulkukula65417 ай бұрын
I like the look of the watch,but seems a tad too expensive with that movement. Ok to put on & go out for dinner if you like the look. The accuracy won’t matter that much.
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
Thanks for WATCHing
@stevejamieson16137 ай бұрын
Not keeping acceptable time out of the box is a dealbreaker for me. Most of those cheaper Chinese movements can’t be worked on or at least don’t like being worked on. For $150 I could pick up an Escapement Time that would have an NH31.
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
I know it is disappointing.
@johannesjongbloed54436 ай бұрын
Looks like it needs degaussing, before being placed on the timegrapher. Magnetism can really throw all mechanical watches way out.
@WATCHingJames6 ай бұрын
I tried. It was not the issue unfortunately
@Subcomandante737 ай бұрын
Levee means lifted? Maybe they were referring to the beat error? :)
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
Hahahaha maybe.
@robh.24007 ай бұрын
Nice looking watch. But budget watches are usually a roll of the dice in some way. My Merkur happens to run pretty well, about +8 spd. But if you order enough Ali Express watches, you're likely to get a sketchy movement, or QC issue of some sort before too long.
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
That is true. Overall I’ve been lucky with the ones I’ve had. This one unfortunately is not running how I would like it.
@jameseisen93717 ай бұрын
Looks nice, beat all over the place, 2mins out!
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
I’m going to see if it is magnetised. But not great figures out of the box
@jonathancoyle2497 ай бұрын
You’d think that Merkur would double check the movement performance before sending it to a KZbin reviewer! Unless of course, they are all like this….
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
It does not surprise me. They just send one out. Positive or negative reviews bring attention to the brand.
@ColinLack6 ай бұрын
Merkur really do make some beautiful watches. By the way random question but I figured I'd let it rip. If you were to get a watch to celebrate a BIG milestone on KZbin what would it be and why?
@WATCHingJames6 ай бұрын
I’m already thinking about that. I know that 10K subscribers is not too far away. Thinking about something interesting and fun. Possibly an older Montblanc Nicolas Riessec.
@ColinLack6 ай бұрын
@@WATCHingJames Now THAT is an interesting piece! What’s the story behind it? I’m about to cross a big milestone personally and am debating what to get to commemorate the occasion. Steinhart Ocean One 39mm Batman ceramic on a jubilee or the Christopher Ward 36mm GMT that just released in the Dragonfly colourway.
@BCallum7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. Looks like it is magnetized. Got a demag? Cheers!!!
@WATCHingJames7 ай бұрын
I’m going to check to see if it has been magnetised
@nischalsheodayal6 ай бұрын
Stunning piece ❤
@WATCHingJames6 ай бұрын
It has a great look
@BobMarley-pm1xb6 ай бұрын
Geeeeze, save your hundred bucks and buy a San Martin or Baltany, or……ANYTHING else. Two and a half minutes a day fast??? Oh no….Fine review James.