Spec Monster! This $125 Diver Has It All!

[@josephmancini931]

Moans and niggles:I ordered the blue (titanium, FKM strap) in mid-December. I finally got the watch on March 6! Customer support was terrible and deceptive throughout the process. No leather/leatherette watch roll. Still haggling with them over tat issue.Lume leaves a lot to be desired. Their photos show the watch as being a much lighter blue than it actually is. The hand set could/should be a little wider. At certain angles, it's hard to distinguish! Good stuff: The difference in on wrist feel between this and my Orient Kanasu and Mako 2, the strap is fantastic. Love the FKM. It is a good looking watch in person. The "legendary" NH 35 is plugging along just fine. Since I got if for $107, I can live with the niggles.

[@FK-we1dp]

I can't stand niggles

[@faceachenz8441]

Yeah, i had hassles with them too - their customer service is laughable.

[@23727bgk]

Broader and longer fence post hands or syringe hands would make a huge difference here imo. Great to see mfg direct pricing for titanium!

[@bagpiper]

I ordered three watches from these folks and after six weeks I packed it in. I had been outright lied to several times. Only after I put in a complaint via PayPal did I ever get their interest. And wouldn't you know *just* before the auto-refund countdown zeroed out I suddenly got my watches. The sea turtles that I got do NOT have an NH 35 - they hand wind but do not hack. The back play on the bezel is awful - I can frequently twist it backwards. The honeycomb lume is OK but nothing special. Customer service is just awful. Well, maybe worse than awful. The watches are OK, but for like money you can do better. Caveat Emptor!!!!!

[@johnnyj.817]

@@bagpiperin a way you got lucky… those are miyota 8215. i didn’t buy because of poor lume, but if i did i’d source a 8315 and swap. hacking + 60hr power reserve upgrade would make it unmatched under 200$usd.

[@andhenny]

I bought the bronze version of this and it is a fantastic value. A fun & affordable way to play with a bronze watch- take it in & out of the sea and pool on vacation without blowing the family’s holiday budget.

[@MrBacchus18]

Bought my first bronze watch last year because I was always curious about them and grabbed a great deal $75 Mark One bronze with a Miyota 9039 and really liked it. So much so I bought a Glycine Combat sub bronze also. Their is a nice warm hue and it builds a nice looking patina.

[@VintageVantage79]

You asked about bronze... is anyone picking them up anymore, or even looking? Not sure! I'm not buying anymore, but the one bronze piece I did purchase back about 6 years ago was based on your recommendation/review - the Borealis Oceanaut. And I adore it! The hearty brown leather strap which, despite it's high quality and wearability, is long gone. The watch now adorns my wrist via an orange silicone tropic. The case has plenty of patina that has developed from wear and travel (sweat, of course, has contributed - but also sulfur steam vents in Yellowstone, the salty Pacific around Oahu when in the water scoping sharks, etc, etc... each place literally becomes part of the watch's patina, and I think of that each time I wear it). The case now has a rich, dark, matte, veriegated finish (so it exhibits the passage of time in multiple ways) and, I think, increases it's wear versatility. It commands at least 33% of my wrist time, despite the fact that I have many, many (too many) timepieces, both modern and vintage. So, I have no interest in a new bronze because I love this one (my only bronze watch, BTW). You get bronze not for how the case looks new (shiny bronze is not the most attractive aesthetic - I think many would agree), but how they look 2, 5, 10 years down the road. Weathered and beautiful... reminding the wearer of times past and times that are yet to be.

[@asherbroadbent1755]

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[@VintageVantage79]

Thanks! Just being honest - don't want all bronze watches, but the right one worn for a while becomes like an old friend with lots of stories.@@asherbroadbent1755

[@paulandrews7622]

So does yours !!

[@garethhanna9173]

I have one of these, amazing watch for the price and it has become one of my favourites due to its looks and slim profile.

[@speedydozier9461]

I’ve been watching your videos for over two years, now. I’ve purchased several watches you’ve reviewed, and have been incredibly pleased. My wife and I don’t have the budget for the bigger brands, so most of the collection is Casio. I wore a Wenger in the hospital when my first daughter was born, and it’ll be given to her husband when she’s older. With another daughter coming in a few months, I’ve been trying to figure out what to get for “her watch.” This might be the ticket; very reasonably priced, and definitely my style. I plan on wearing my “daughter’s” watches at different occasions through their childhood so that the photos show it, hopefully making the gift more meaningful. Thanks for all you do, Jody.

[@ApolloSpice]

My SeaTurtle is my favorite watch! I prefer it just slight above my Seiko SRPB77 and my Spinnaker Beluga Blue SP-5128-11, which are my second and third favorite respectively.

[@watchout247]

Such a refreshing dial on this one. Looks like a solid affordable diver. I'm digging the bezel grip.

[@pepspaulpeplow7126]

Been looking at the bronze version, I recently picked up the Steel Dive Bronze Willard and love it. I think the bronze version of this with the blue looks lovely.

[@Ovalnate]

The bronze is great. I got it for Christmas last year and I love it.

[@ApolloSpice]

I have the limited edition bronze diver (sea turtle on the dial) it is by far my favorite watch even tho it’s not very expensive

[@alanhodgkinson3137]

Ive just got Boderry's bronze voyager with the green face. Other than the cowhide strap whch is frankly far too thick, im in love with it. Amazing watch for the price

[@johnsrabe]

4:27 People dis the cheap Seiko movements because somehow they have to justify the HUGE markup for COSC certification that delivers a TINY relative improvement in performance. A minute or two in a week is less than most of us spend leaving comments pretty much nobody will read - incl this one! To be clear: I am all for spending money on a really good watch - I crave the Chronomaster - just don’t dis a perfectly good low-cost movement like the Seiko.

[@originalboondi]

I love them to. Even better, when service needed, just change movements out. Keep old movement for spares if you want to service them. Great fun.

[@darrensmith6999]

Love a nice Bronze watch (: Recently bought a Steel Dive 1903 Big pilot lovely piece.

[@timhorack5468]

I've had the bronze with blue dial for a couple of months now and I love it. I get lots of compliments on it as well. I took it to the Caribbean in mid February because I wanted to get the salt water on it to get the patina really going. It's turning a beautiful chocolate brown now. The rubber strap is very comfortable

[@RolandDigsIt]

That's a great looking watch. I did a review of Boderry's Red Voyager titanium which I LOVED. I think for that price and that build quality you CANNOT go wrong. Keep up the Great Work Jody!!! 👏

[@YYZed]

I just warched the $87 Boderry video and was wondering where this video was since you showed the watch briefly in that one. And then here it is!

[@johnleonard3951]

I got the miyota Titanium one last year and luckily a nato strap that comes free with a San martin ( the blu and gray one) color matched it perfectly

[@adk7962]

I wasn’t sure about this one, but I for one am glad it exists and that you continue to show a wide spectrum of watches on your channel. Thank you Sir!

[@gyrfalcon7332]

I have the silver model. Lume on hands and hour markers doesn’t stay bright for long but I was pleasantly surprised that they are clearly legible all night long.

[@1966mrgee]

I received it today yes Sunday just ordered 15/03 super fast delivery very happy about the watch thank you Jody

[@thewheelman6533]

I have the bronze and blue version of this and I love it. Worth noting the bronze version does not have lume on the bezel numbers... just the indicator at the top has it. Everything else is basically the same

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I remember checking one of these out a couple of years ago now, back when it came on a leather strap, instead of a rubber one. I was also surprised by the lumed honeycomb part as well. It definitely works better on a rubber strap.

[@JessicaKStark]

I'm still planning on getting bronze Tuna eventually so I have a cool bronze watch for the patina.

[@m39fan]

If you ARE interested in this watch after the good and bad comments, I just ordered this and got it with the Ti bracelet and shown strap for $126 and change using the code. Can't really complain as long as it's working well on arrival.

[@Im_Axion]

I picked up the IXDAO bronze not that long ago. Excluding the not very great name and an awkward lug width for the case size, It's actually been quite nice. Well built and the movement in mine runs solid.

[@danieljones3683]

I have the green dial version. It is a very nice watch.

[@Kenji-Tsuyoi]

nice looking watch just cant get over the logo makes it looks like a fashion brand

[@andreilungu1136]

I love the fact you put the watch on the timegrapher. I think this is not only easy to do for a professional, but also relevant for the content. Thumbs up and subscribe from me.

[@johannschild8499]

Got the silver version in December 2023 and was really impressed at once. Now the paint on the dial started to peel of and is floating around inside the crystal. It's honestly to cheap to be holding up on all ends

[@chrispenn715]

Oh dear! I bought the bronze version of this watch with the same strap in January - It may not be cool, but I like it. You just reminded me to wear it - swapped on my wrist for my Christopher Ward Chronograph :-)

[@mrfreeseat]

Bronze 👊🏾

[@tobinmundy5495]

Jody on the strength of your review last time, I ordered the Voyager. My original order never arrived, they blamed their "logistics" company. Customer service was terrible, took months to get a replacement. When that finally arrived, it was running at +20 minutes a day (yes minutes). Customer service hopeless again, avoid

[@1988banker]

That's a nice looking watch! For some reason I thought those Boddery watches were more expensive. Titanium case as well!

[@ScottADunn]

I have the bronze version of this. Great watch, only issue I have is the rotor on mine is noisy.

[@barryvercueil2346]

INCREDIBLE value for money. Absolutely impressed by the Travel pouch. Cheers.

[@brewerbacker82]

I just ordered the bronze version. Don't have a bronze watch, but I am looking forward to getting my hands on it

[@brewerbacker82]

And they just added the ability to get this on a bracelet

[@polok890]

That hex face looks great, my favorite part of the watch. Black version is very striking too

[@Jod2286]

I have one of these in the blue and was blown away with it for money. Well impressed. Easily could charge triple the price in my opinion.

[@waffle911]

How did they squeeze in the NH35 under 12mm thick in a diver?

[@PatrickPenn-zc4hi]

That's a beauty. Looks like a Barton rubber strap. Amazing straps by the way.

[@Barbecuejag]

Lovely Jody, just lovely. Truly a dollar dazzler as you say!

[@themotleycow]

I have the bronze version. Very nice dive watch for the money.

[@mcidor]

I bought the green variant in January. I like it for a splash of color in my wardrobe

[@MrMeowNow]

Good looking watch, looks a bit like Omega.

[@jonathontuttle]

Yes, it does!

[@juangarza7193]

Very very similar n not too shabby 😊❤

[@daleyfamily2179]

@@juangarza7193 A cheap Chinese watch the looks like a Omega. Who would have thought the Chinese would do that. lol

[@RandallSlick]

Bought one of these from a UK YT watch reviewer. He had probs with it on delivery which he fixed himself (stiff bezel IIRC). I wore it for a bit and liked the dial and case (which I still doubt is Ti) but hated the noisy and inaccurate Miyota 8xxx movement. Gave it to a non-watch mate who seems happy with it running +5 mins a day fast as of today. Glad they've changed to SII movement. Might be worth a reassessment if I'm feeling lucky.

[@cecilyau4440]

Love my bronze watches. Bought a titanium watch, sold it on as I didn’t like the feel of it.

[@riing]

Nice looking watch, but it bothers me a little that the indices don't line up with the honeycomb pattern. But that might be an impossible task from some sort of geometric point of view?

[@P_Ezi]

It bothered me also. It turns out it is _not_ possible to line the markers _exactly_ on a honeycomb pattern, since the 2 o'clock marker can never be exactly centered on a honeycomb cell if the 1 o'clock marker is on a honeycomb cell. It has to do with irrational numbers based on multiples of square root of 3. However, if they made the honeycomb grid just about 14%smaller (smaller cells), then both the 2 and 3 o'clock markers could be _very_ close to aligning on the center of the cells. It could even be close enough that it wouldn't bother those of us who notice when markers do not align with background patterns. So the answer is: Not exactly, but it could look close enough to trick our eyes very effectively with a little more effort.

[@Zaaphod]

I have the same watch. put together from ebay parts. Same case, same bezel, same dial (minus hexagons) and snowflake hands. And it cost me like 75 euros.

[@Wayne-wv8sq]

What’s the case called? How can I find it ? Thanks

[@j1d7s]

Definitely good value for the money, but I have reached peak diver... Regarding bronze watches, I got my first one a few weeks ago, a Wise Adamascus AD8 and it is one of my favourite watches, it gets a lot of wrist time. The bronze / green dial combination is gorgeous.

[@anibalismo]

what a great finding. I don't like the diver that much, but their field options (and materials) are really nice. Thanks!

[@tablameister]

Thanks for the video. I own the grey Sea Turtle in titanium grey. Beautiful watch and wears well.

[@tinyman392]

This watch has been on my radar for like a good year now due to the lume. Regarding bronze, I bought my bronze Zelos with their mosaic mother of pearl dial last year and still rock it; beautiful watch. Edit: shame the lume doesn’t last.

[@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls]

My one nh35 is running close to zero. It's drifted to about 1-2secs a day after being left sitting and re-wound every couple weeks when I wear it. My other is running over 30 seconds a day fast (however, that one froze outside). That's vs my sw200 or 2824 (glycine) which is running about 10-12 seconds. I feel like the nh35 is a little miracle of a movement for the money and can compete with the big boys if regulated. I say big boys as in movements even better than the sw or 2824.

[@LamarFaciane]

For some reason when you mentioned the honeycomb pattern on the dial I thought of the Borg. Then it hit me, the hive.

[@dennyterrio1942]

I remember touching the shell of a sea turtle at some conservation event-the algae on them is bioluminescent -this is a very inspired watch

[@Jones5121]

really enjoy the aqua blue design

[@jochenasel]

Boderry's newest offering is even more insane value for money. I just ordered an ADMIRAL GMT Titanium for 125$ (standard 10% discount included). Shipment is, of course, FREE. And to seal the deal, it comes with a titanium bracelet. Here you go...

[@zwerko]

I have both the titanium (w/ the stuttery Miyota) and bronze (w/ good old NH35) versions of their Voyager. They are a bit unwieldy, could definitely use a better lugs design/setup, but they have killer specs and rarely anything comes close to their value-for-money.

[@DanielD184]

Has anyone noticed that absolute barnstormer of a t shirt… worth watching the review for an artistic Leia!! Great review as always

[@kaunas888]

That Boderry is a nice looking watch...but the crown sticks out so much, just ready to jam into the back of my hand.

[@michaelkeefer4293]

I bought the bronze version of this watch for around the same price. I guess they had to cut corners further to allow for the bronze case because they put a Miyota 8015 in it. Which wouldn't bother me too much, I've had a couple other watches with an 8215 or an 821A movement, but this one stutters really bad! It keeps time but it's so bad there are times where it looks like it has a quartz movement as the seconds hand will stop and jump a whole second at a time.

[@MyNameIsGhost]

Cant lie jody this is the SECOND boderry u specifically sold me on. I got the boderry storm (skeleton RM/cartier homage) and now possibly this one

[@brotherandrew3393]

It is heavy for a titanium watch. I would prefer the bronze with the light brown leather strap.

[@edwardsjohnpaul]

I like the hexagon indices a lot (edit: they just look like hexagons, due to reflection from the neighboring hexagons?), but I don't like how small they are. Similar issue with the hands, they appear too short for the dial, especially the minutes hand. If the bezel was wider (and dial diameter smaller), it may have fixed that. Love the seconds hand. Final niggle: "Sea Turtle", the "T" in Turtle should be in caps (especially if not inserting a space), it's two words. Nice price for a Ti case. Great review!

[@vitmat7779]

Excellent presentation mister, keep it up! Overall watch is decent and great value , keep it up

[@mikevu6071]

Good Value for money. my own taste the rubber feels a bit cheap. may be better on a nato strap

[@springbay1]

I ordered both the Voyager and the Seaturtle in bronze on the last day of the Ali anniversary sale. I think it's just habitual flippers that are worried about buying watches that they don't plan to keep. If you buy a bronze watch, you plan to keep it and enjoy it picking up patina over the years.

[@BobMarley-pm1xb]

Thanks Jody!

[@droid1appmkr]

I've got their titanium field watch (salmon colored numbers with the blue hands) in my watch box. I like it.

[@mercster]

Very nice! Thanks Jody.

[@birdytiger]

I have the red dial bronze one. Is great I am still a big bronze fan, but I may just be a green skin hipster

[@motherhubbard3428]

My experience with this company was not good. It took two months to get the watch. When I messaged or emailed them, I got zero response. I ordered the cool sea blue watch and I got a dark blue watch. My whole experience sucked from ordering to opening the package. Horrible customer service. If you get a watch that is good, then you are fine. Have a simple issue or a complex issue, it doesn’t matter, you will get nothing for help. I understand you had a good experience with them, but the internet is full of bad reviews and complaints that I think would be fair of you to mention because otherwise it looks like you are sending some people to be suckered.

[@ApolloSpice]

Hmm that’s weird I’ve always gotten mine fairly quickly! I love all three of my boderry watches and I’ve been planning to get more sometime down the road (still need the voyager and perhaps another asymmetry)

[@victorutomo7244]

Great video! Great affordable watch!

[@wumpyaz]

I bought one a couple of months ago and to be honest it is just okay. I bought it because of the honeycomb lume which is crap. The movement also feels horrible, if you manually wind, it feels like it has gravel in it. I may have just got a bad one, but honestly for the price I still wear it.

[@chrisp.5272]

Sweet beater/daily watch. But for me that role for me is a cheap Casio MRW-200h, W800H, on Vario leather straps, or when wanting a stainless the Addiesdive Submariner Quartz. Love cheap quartz watches that look pure class. My only automatic a recent Steeldive 1953 has only lost 3-4 seconds in two days, I'm a quartz guy and prefer Miyota, Citizen, ect, but this Seiko NH35 has been extremely impressive. This Boderry is really nice and titanium for that price is amazing, and with sapphire glass, thats awesome. My only complaint is the hour hand is really too short for me. Might look really great in black.

[@JF-lt5zc]

Two Princess Leah shirts this week.... Hmm... This one has been on my list for a while. The green is quite nice.

[@nickfoster3637]

Is this a preview of what to expect for the anniversary sale?

[@glasspiggy007]

Hey Jody, it might be a pain but for watches like this could you please do a segment about siffferent straps/bracelets to see how they look with different ones? Would love to see it!

[@kevinorr6880]

I love bronze! I'd buy a bronze watch near every time it makes financial sense to.

[@michaelfernandez5905]

I still love bronze watches and definitely have been eyeing the Broderry. Bronze

[@Hrethgir]

NH35 movement, so a dial and/or hand swap is always a possibility! White broadarrow hour hand and red minutes hand would look nice on this dial.

[@rrich52806]

Mine did not come with travel case. Rear watch over is stsinless

[@monkeyhands5053]

As a Seiko fanboy I think I like this, for the price a good spec watch, might swap out my daily for one of these

[@Mike-kr9ys]

Nice entryway into owning a titanium watch. I thought the lumed hexagons on the dial were a nice touch. Also, many much more expensive watches cant match the overall lume of this watch. This was is not my cuppa, but still a good option.

[@philiphenderson1518]

Looks like they now offer the bracelet and you get both for $169. Curious how the finish on the bracelet is.

[@robertpettigrew9042]

Dollar Dazzler ™. Love it Jody!

[@johnsrabe]

5:14 the hexagon is the rough shape of a turtle shell.

[@pjs2409]

Reminds me of the Invicta Pro Diver - Rolex inspired, NH35, poor lume and under sized hands and indices but great value!

[@thefrog9119]

Think I would prefer the homage Tudor French Navy cause 40mm is a bit too small for my fat wrist

[@mlwebb3143]

I've got a sea turtle it's a great value I ordered a S.S bracelet from them also had for approx 1year great watch for price

[@MyNameIsGhost]

I love boderry, i got the urban and the storm amazing value for money

[@nelsonmcnamara]

haha Jody! very cool. I purchased one a month ago and offered for you to review it, and the next day, your review came up, even the colour is the same! What's the chance of that. NIce review. and cant wait for mind (i find their shipping super slow tho!)

[@23727bgk]

Remember, Jody reviews the watch more than the company selling or mfg it. He really doesn't know how they treat their customers. It needs longer and less tapered fence post or hypodermic needle hands. These NH movements can be amazingly accurate or very slow or fast. I'm wearing a NH36a right now that is COSC accurate. Amazing!

[@highsecurityagent8778]

Thank you.

[@signorcorso]

I bought in November a boderry Voyager in bronze. This is fun but I am a bit tired of divers...boderry is definitely the new entry level watch for all

[@jaydub9509]

My next watch will be a bronze Wise Adamascus AD8. But I want it because it's a looker, not for the bronze itself. I'm not a fan of bronze watches in general, especially models with bronze bezels.

[@brymtb]

The company has a cool/informative website and is clearly looking for a niche of the market...fair play to them as well as this delightful review 😊

[@bidipbo]

I have the bronze iteration and I purchased the titanium for a friend. Both of them possessed the Miyota 8015 movement (old non-hacking). The lume is miserable and neither iteration had lume on the bezel. The lume lasts less than a minute on both versions that I purchased. My bronze version came with both a leather and a rubber strap. But, one of the stays on the rubber was broken and there are cracks at the end of the strap where it attaches to the lugs. Used? Idk. I lambasted it in one of my videos where I was wearing it in the wristwatch check section. It is disappointing, since I have purchased four watches from the brand and two of them are great. The 100-metres water resistance is unacceptable for a watch marketed as a diver.

[@ArmyofPren]

I would be very cautious when ordering directly from them, I sent my voyager off on warranty back in November and haven't received my replacement after 4 months. The last update I got 3 weeks ago was for a tracking number that has never shipped.

[@jeffreyschreiber8679]

OK. It’s not just a legibility issue with the hands and they don’t just get lost because of the hex pattern on the dial. It’s with the weird lume application and long pointy end to the minute hand and extra short hour hand that give them a weird, teeny, out-of-proportion, T-Rex, Rolex Explorer 214270 Mk I look, and make then disappear.

[@gregamos8793]

Now I’ll watch the rest of the video!

[@Supraman7777]

I just received my watch and I did not get the leather watch roll. I also have one weird thing that does not appear in your video. The dial says 100 m, but the back of the watch says 200 m! What the heck! Did they change something? Can you please find out for me? Because I cannot get through? I would also really like to have that leather watch roll.