I bought this watch during new years sale when it was released. It's amazing and I payed only 15O,00 EUR. IMHO three (3) things rdunae could improve on the watch are: 1.) make the watch accept seiko 2.5mm fat spring bars 2.) the drill holes for the spring bar tips are too far from the edge. Please stick to Seiko standard because this makes fitting solid end links a nightmare. 3.) The angle of the crystals' chamfered edge is too steep. Hence it doesn't reproduce the characteristic double minute track distortion. Improve the crystal.
@butnugit2 жыл бұрын
I picked up mine from WR Watches in between promotions, so I got it for $170 USD, with an extra free tropic strap. I couldn't be more pleased with mine. I don't have the bezel back-play issue that you do, mine is running spot on, and I don't find the strap to be uncomfortable. It looks a bit plastic, but so did the original chocolate bar strap. You said it yourself several times in this video, this is Rdunae trying to replicate the original as close as possible, and I think they did an excellent job. The 19mm lug width seems to throw everybody into fits, but it's necessary to retain the look of the original. Plus, 19 mm straps are not that hard to come by anymore. If you're using a NATO or an elastic strap, it's a non-issue. I also have their 6105-8000 homage, which comes with a 20mm strap in a 19 mm lug, so it can be done. I'm pretty sure it is C1 and not C3, despite whatever AliEx says. It looks white in normal daylight, not that greenish tint, which wouldn't look right on this watch. People usually comment that the Steeldive is half the price, which is true, but it's not as refined as this watch. I find the proportions are a bit off, the finish is not as good, and the logo is super off-putting. This watch is for those who love the real 8110, but might not want to lay down the money for it, or those who are just disappointed with the Seiko CW reissues because of price and/or proportions. I would recommend going through WR Watches to pick one up, instead of AliEx. Their customer service is great, and they are always having promotions/sales.
@Nachovalenti8992 жыл бұрын
Same here. I bought mine from WR Watches eight months ago. I changed the chocolate strap for the Tropic strap band and now is perfect. I don't have either any problem on mine with the back play bezel, it works perfectly. After eight months, really happy with it and to me, I said the best Captain Willard homage oute there, by far.
@michaellangmdl3 ай бұрын
I wish you were still making videos! Come back please! 😊 I bought this watch thanks to your review. It looks like a luxury watch; it’s surprisingly good looking. I think this would be, at minimum, a $3k watch if made in Switzerland. There are two difference I noticed, between the watch I received and the watch you reviewed. That is regarding the bracelet and the clasp. My bracelet is excellent. It exhibits none of the issues noted in the review. However, my clasp is very, very sharp. If one had to choose between the two issues, I’ll take this clasp issue. I was able to easily sand the edges down. Thanks again and all my best wishes for you in future.
@max.loves.watches2 жыл бұрын
I bought this watch a few months back and couldn't be happier. It's easily one of my most worn watches since then. Another comment said it perfectly...I bought this watch because Rdunae has gone to great lengths to replicate the original, which for me made it easily worth the extra vs the Steeldive. And of course it's still much better priced and more faithful to the real Willard than the Seiko reissues. If that's what you're looking for then 19mm is a pro, not a con. But if you're not concerned about those little details the Steeldive may be a better option.
@MichaelG19862 жыл бұрын
I own this watch and it's a terrific homage of the vintage 6105 Captain Willard. There are others that mimic the style, but this one gets it right. The 19mm lug width, for better or worse, is correct. The case shape which includes the size and style of the crown guard is very accurate, as is the domed crystal with a beveled edge that refracts the minute markers correctly. The aluminum bezel insert and hour markers are also very good. The chocolate bar strap style is very close to the original as well. I have a largish wrist at 7.5 in, and found the original strap to be problematic as regards fit. I was able to source a 19mm OEM Seiko rubber strap and a 19mm Tropic strap so it fits me very well. I love mine. I also own a Steeldive in this style, but this is my favorite.
@FiremanFrach4 ай бұрын
I bought a Heimdallr Captain Willard. Very pleased with it.
@stauguastine9 ай бұрын
I just got my Rdunae R2X yesterday, they correct the arrow direction on the crown and the ar coating is clear now, but still has the domed sapphire crystal. Excellent watch, I am so glad I got it. Thanks again for the review.
@deinhorn22 жыл бұрын
I found it interesting that your knocks on the watch is what makes it the best homage to the original.. 19mm strap and the lock on the crown. Personally it’s why I like this watch better than any of the other homages.. other than the Merker (no longer made) that was also made with 19mm lug width.. And why in the world would you want a silicone strap? Softer, yes, but they look like what they are, cheap…
@watchreviews4k2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching David. Regards, #WR4K
@andrews52710 ай бұрын
One of the reasons I'm into watches now is 10+ years wearing resin-strapped Casios. Never again.
@sukhjitsingh62882 жыл бұрын
I got this one 8 months ago, brilliant watch close to the original. I changed the strap to an uncle seiko waffle which came with fatboy spring bars. Watch is now perfect.
@brucepooler79512 жыл бұрын
I just received this watch and the quality issues mentioned in your video have been resolved. My bezel has no back play, and the lock arrow on the crown now goes in the correct direction. The lug width is still 19mm but I see this as a plus since the candy bar strap has the same look and feel as the original 60’s models. P.S. I do very much enjoy your videos, they are very thorough, keep up the good work.
@watchreviews4k2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Bruce. Congratulations. Wear yours in good health. Regards, #WR4K
@Skurtle2 жыл бұрын
Nice looking piece! The dial looks well executed, the logo, the framed day window. I like the bevel of the sapphire. But it might be too close to the original Willard, the 19 mm lugwidth, the "wrongly" engraved crown. (Would’ve been a nice touch to have the crown the engraved the other way around). 50 year old Tritium would’ve stopped glowing by now I’d think, or significantly weaker. Half-life is 12 a or so. But radioluminescence is a nice thing to have One can get 2 SD1970 or a SD1970T (PT5000) and still can buy an original tropic strap… Thanks for the review! And I’d think you’re the one with the close pronunciation of the name "Rdunae".
@johnking9999 Жыл бұрын
This is very close to the original I really like that as I can't afford 1300 dollars for the original
@haping111 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. It's a great looking watch, but hey, it's a Seiko hommage. But for me it's a copy rather than an hommage. What was the price in the seventies? It's a shame they didn't correct the arrow on the crown and went for a 20 mm. strap. The extra springbars delivered are 20 mm. Again, nice watch, but some missed opprtunities for me.
@WhoIsSerafin10 ай бұрын
They are just trying to make a more accurate representation of the original
@sukhjitsingh62888 ай бұрын
Uncle seiko does 19mm waffle straps for this watch.
@jasonbostock4082 жыл бұрын
the bezel back play puts me off and its priced too high compared to the competition great review as always
@Nachovalenti8992 жыл бұрын
I bought mine 8 months ago and I don't have any back play on the bezel, works perfectly. By the way, this is by far the best 6105-8110 homage, no question about that.
@oktc682 жыл бұрын
Rdunae isn't actually a word, it's a Latin acronym for Rome wasn't built in a day. Beautiful homage but the off center logo triggers my OCD.
@intezam97352 жыл бұрын
wouldn't that be RWBIAD ??
@MrOuazo Жыл бұрын
"Roma non uno die aedificata est" so it would be Rnudae 🤔
@pk44592 жыл бұрын
The quality of the strap is a disappointment, but sourcing a 19mm tropic or waffle strap is not an issue. UncleSeiko has them in the OEM 19mm size, excellent quality, for a fairly reasonable price. Great review, thank you for the well done and thoughtful content.
@MichaelV89 Жыл бұрын
Hello, there, hope all is well, maybe you can review their homage of the fifthy fanthoms
@watchreviews4k Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Michael. I appreciate the suggestion. Check out my Octopus Kraken Fifty-Fathoms homage review below, it may interest you. Regards, #WR4K kzbin.info/www/bejne/rV6wgJZ-ZdiAopo
@stephenspain91672 жыл бұрын
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@garyk82852 жыл бұрын
Nice piece, you should check out their 6105-8000 model, in gold tone.
@watchreviews4k2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Gary. I appreciate the suggestion. Regards, #WR4K
@garyk82852 жыл бұрын
@@watchreviews4k And one more suggestion, Hitori Ryukyu divers!
@watchreviews4k2 жыл бұрын
@@garyk8285 Gnomon were supposed to send me one, but never did. Regards, #WR4K
@deltatothedmz2763Ай бұрын
Best homage to the original . End of.
@watchreviews4kАй бұрын
Thank you for watching. Regards, #WR4K
@Furrty2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Could you review guanqin hydroconquest homage? Seems really good for the price :D
@watchreviews4k2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Pawel. I appreciate the suggestion. Regards, #WR4K
@ccw5886 Жыл бұрын
My steeldive 1970. Was £70. Its fabulous. This watch is way too expensive
@AndreAndre-yd5gw Жыл бұрын
The quality of this one is way better than steeldive. Check out the comparison videos.
@kirkthebeerslinger Жыл бұрын
@@AndreAndre-yd5gw'way better' has an awful lot of subjectiveness involved. If he is happy with his SD1970 (as I am with mine)...good enough is good enough...
@stauguastine9 ай бұрын
@@kirkthebeerslinger Yes, it is subjective I guess, and you're right, if he is happy with the SD1970 then good enough. However, the Rdunae R2X 6105 is closer to the original Seiko 6105 from the crown placement, the size of the top crown guard, the bezel insert, the pip at the 12 mark on the bezel insert, the rounded corners wrapping to the 19mm band, which is the size of the original, the marking on the crown "lock and arrow", etc. All around the Rdunae captures the original in a more complete way. I had the SD1970 and sold it to get the Rdunae version because I wanted as close to the original as possible without having to drop the money to get a Seiko Propsex, which btw, is more like an homage than the homages. The SD1970 is a great looking watch and I like it, but the accuracy of the look of the Rdunae to the original Seiko 6105 was too much for me to pass on for the little in price difference.
@kirkthebeerslinger9 ай бұрын
@@stauguastine absolutely zero argument here. None of what you have said is disputable 👍. Have a great day and thank you for your comments - I think they will help others make a good choice as to what is important to them also...
@justmeeagainn Жыл бұрын
Not sure why they would make so much effort to get all the text of the original correct and then slap their logo on it.
@HarryUnchained Жыл бұрын
do you want them to put Seiko name on the dial?
@ATIWatchReviews2 жыл бұрын
Are these connected to steel dive?
@watchreviews4k2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. No. Regards, #WR4K
@thinredline27954 ай бұрын
I had mine about 6 months when it started to run between 5 minutes to half an hour slow, very disappointing
@watchreviews4k4 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that. Regards, #WR4K
@newhuskytwenty2 ай бұрын
Any watchmaker would adjust it for a very low cost, even demagnetizing it if necessary but I would send it back to the shop in order to get a new piece.
@newhuskytwenty2 ай бұрын
So it cots a 1/4 of the original Seiko, right? I would save money to get the true "captain Willard"
@pecosbill762 жыл бұрын
How can you misunderstand the choosing of that fantastic "bad" stiff rubber strap, instead a "good" modern silicon strap?!? It's there because it is true to original diver straps of the '70. Exactly as the "bad" aluminum bezel is used on this fantastic watch instead a "good" modern ceramic bezel. This strap is a real must ad costs far more than a standard silicon waffle strap.
@watchreviews4k2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Daniele. Regards, #WR4K
@justmeeagainn Жыл бұрын
The strap is garbage. He’s right. It’s horrible, and they seem to have wedged a 20mm strap into the 19mm lugs. Getting it out was a nightmare and I had to use pliers and destroy the springbars. Once I put an Uncle Seiko TRUE 19mm strap on, the whole experience improved drastically. You can’t compare the aluminum to a ceramic bezel. It’s totally off point. And aluminum is still used today in some bezels.
@uwe59352 жыл бұрын
19mm lugwith is personally a no go... - own >50 20/22/24 Nato straps and just one in 19 - dont like the rubber strap, looks quit cheap made - stock always a bracelet should come with. Not the cheapest watch... - what I really like ist the well looking logo at the dial.
@hunterluxton597611 ай бұрын
Your delivery is a little pompous, but overall a nice review.
@watchreviews4k11 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching. Regards, #WR4K
@stauguastine10 ай бұрын
@@watchreviews4k thank you so much for this review, I am adding this watch to my wish list based on it. I don't feel you sounded pompous at all. You did sound educated and informed in the review. Thanks again!!
@keefs3982 жыл бұрын
To me this is on par with the Steeldive 1970 and thats a £100 cheaper with same movement .Its a no no from me
@pecosbill762 жыл бұрын
This is on par with Steeldive 1970, except at least 12 "little" details. The price difference is due to details. If you can't see those details, Steeldive is the right choice for you 👍
@sukhjitsingh62882 жыл бұрын
Steeldive is not a true replica to the willard, this one is.
@pecosbill762 жыл бұрын
@@sukhjitsingh6288 you are absolutely right 👍
@Nachovalenti8992 жыл бұрын
I own both and Rdunae is much better than the Steeldive. If you have a close look of both you can see the difference.
@Nachovalenti8992 жыл бұрын
Yeah, same movement, but the measures, finish case, dial, hands and crystal are much better on the Rdunae, huge difference between the two.