Merkur Red 12 - For $99 - But is it worth it?

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Merkur Red 12 - For $99 - But is it worth it?

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WATCHing James

Күн бұрын

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@dunderhay9169 7 ай бұрын

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 🤣

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

It’s a shame. But I’m still enjoying it. 😁

@christopherhilton2539 7 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.

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

I completely agree. At this price a nh35 would be an easy choice.

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for WATCHing

@paulelliott5600 7 ай бұрын

I really like it.....a mullet watch, Black band = business Coloured band = party

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul

@jims4539 7 ай бұрын

Demagnetize. I have several Chinese watches that were highly magnetized on arrival. After a trip across the demagnetizer they ran much better.

@danspanos 7 ай бұрын

I was going to suggest the same thing. It HAS to be magnetized! Good call!

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

I am definitely going to give that a go.

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

Did not work 😢

@felo6035 7 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.

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

I think you may be right.

@felo6035 7 ай бұрын

@@WATCHingJames👍🙌

@BosworthMcG 7 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.

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for WATCHing

@BobMarley-pm1xb 5 ай бұрын

Nope. Thanks for taking that one off the market so one of us doesn’t get stuck! Fine review!

@WATCHingJames 5 ай бұрын

Hahahahaha. You’re welcome

@davidcooper8621 7 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.

@bfair6284 7 ай бұрын

Was it the jumping hour you were talking about at the 11.11 sale last year?

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

That is disappointing to hear.

@Stricko72 7 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.

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for WATCHing

@thebaldwatchcollector 7 ай бұрын

I love these minimal Merkur watches and the price is amazing

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

They are making some great looking watches.

@jamesrosenkrantz180 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the laugh about the NATO strap… “which I, uh, don’t foresee myself using.”

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

Hahahaha. That one’s not for me.

@paulkukula6541 7 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.

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for WATCHing

@stevejamieson1613 7 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.

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

I know it is disappointing.

@johannesjongbloed5443 6 ай бұрын

Looks like it needs degaussing, before being placed on the timegrapher. Magnetism can really throw all mechanical watches way out.

@WATCHingJames 6 ай бұрын

I tried. It was not the issue unfortunately

@Subcomandante73 7 ай бұрын

Levee means lifted? Maybe they were referring to the beat error? :)

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

Hahahaha maybe.

@robh.2400 7 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.

@WATCHingJames 7 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.

@jameseisen9371 7 ай бұрын

Looks nice, beat all over the place, 2mins out!

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

I’m going to see if it is magnetised. But not great figures out of the box

@jonathancoyle249 7 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….

@WATCHingJames 7 ай бұрын

It does not surprise me. They just send one out. Positive or negative reviews bring attention to the brand.

@ColinLack 6 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?

@WATCHingJames 6 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.

@ColinLack 6 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.