Starking AM0184 - Watchmaker Review

STOP PRESS. Price now $49 on amazon here .... amzn.to/2M3CNOW !!!!!
UPDATE: and in UK on amazon it's now only £49... amzn.to/2HqSWcE ....which ic good because when I published this is was way more.
This Starking AM0184 Watch has caused a bit of stir in the watch enthusiast community. The issue is the high specification and the very low asking price from Starking.
I was very kindly sent the watch by one of one of my subscribers who had purchased it and wanted to understand more about the watch and just how much of a bargain it really is.
Starting in The Port of Nice, France this video includes a thorough examination of the outside of the watch which I then take back to my watchbench in the United Kingdom for a more detailed analysis including putting this Starking AM 0184 on the timegrapher and opening up the back of the watch to examine the movement more carefully.
As a watchmaker I am well placed to advise on other watches and so here is my pick of some great pieces at very competitive prices …
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Watches less than $200
Seiko 5 SPORTS Automatic
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In the United Kingdom
Watches less than £60
£39!!! Amazing value!
Invicta Pro Diver Quartz - 43mm - Stainless Steel & Leather Strap
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Invicta Pro Diver Automatic - 41mm - Stainless Steel
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Watches less than £130
Invicta Pro Diver Automatic - 41mm - 18K Gold Plated
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Seiko 5 Sports
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Hello, superlative video!!! For the First World, US 50 dolars may seem cheap, but for poor countries like Argentina, you have to work more than 180 hours (a month) to get it. Sending a watch for a full service is impossible and there are almost no watchmakers at all, so we have to dump all watches. Even a battery costs 2 h of work. For us this is pure luxury...Sighs. I have been collecting watches for more than 60 years. Thank you and cheers from Patagonia.

[@AndrewPullens]

Just picked one up from Aliexpress for $50 with both steel bracelet and leather strap. So far, I'm loving it! Thanks for the great review!

[@randynovick7972]

Honestly, ever since I saw Jody cover a couple of these over at JOMW, I've been curious about what they're like on the inside, but there's nothing surprising here. I don't really frown on unidirectional automatic movements. I've got several swiss watches that have one-way movements (one's a Vjx7750), and they're very good and durable performers. This watch, itself, isn't my cup of tea, but if someone wanted an auto and didn't have a couple hundred bucks for an entry-level seiko, then what's the harm with this? Nice to get your rundown as always. Many thanks.

[@rokokoko123]

I find my 7750 to have faster/more efficient automatic winding than bidirectional eta 2824 or seiko 7009. On the other hand, citizen unidirectional automatic winders are in my experience the most inefficient autos

[@karlsenula9495]

Still at $50-$70 a good looking watch with hacking, saphire crystal, shock protection and an ok - granted not great, movement ... not bad for an everyday work watch.

[@douro20]

@@rokokoko123 The reason Citizen went for unidirectional winding is simplicity. Not to mention the Miyota 9015 is considered one of the most durable modern automatic movements.

[@richardminnick6797]

Prolly saw the JOMW video about the Pagani Design submariner homage watch @ about $75, features a sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, screw down crown and a Seiko H35a movement. Why buy a Seiko?

[@vitalin3372]

I have been using this watch for two years it is absolutely fantastic it loses just 4 seconds in a month. I didn't a Grand Seiko. It is amazing, but to tell you truth i bought a chipper version of this watch in 35 $ neither a sapphire glass, nor a stainless still . But the movement!!!!!! I don't believe by myself. It is something.

[@bigbo1865]

Absolutely love your channel. Great content, great reviews. Oh how I wish in my younger years I would have studied to be a watchmaker but alas I didn't. Living vicariously through you I'm very much looking forward to more videos in the future.!!!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Brian ... so pleased you like the channel. If you want to learn just buy some really cheap seiko watches and a few tools (screwdrivers and tweezers) and start taking them apart and putting them back together. If not then buckle up for the vicarious ride ... thanks for this great feedback. Richard

[@LamarFaciane]

Good Sir, I just found this channel and am glad for it! This watch has a bit of a cult following and your in depth perspective really helped to put the hype in to focus.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Lamar!

[@davidsparling3505]

Great review...you've sold me on this Starking!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi David ...,. at 49 bucks it's a lot of watch. I didn't show the box but even that is pretty nice. Richard

[@richardprice7763]

I have this watch and it runs a few minutes fast per day. Would have been nice to see you regulate it so I would know which way to turn the adjuster as there is no + or - marks...

[@stevewilliams5428]

If it's running fast you need to lengthen the active part of the hairspring. Move the regulator towards the fixing stud.

[@alan4cars]

Another informative review. Your channel is sure to grow.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Alan! Positivity is always welcome! I hope so .... it would be great to reach more people. Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@GenWivern2]

Splendid ... now that's what I call a watch review. :-) Many thanks Richard.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

;-) ....haha! It turns out that it is an interesting piece and definitely a lot of watch for the money. Thank you so much GenWivern2! Richard

[@propblast82nd]

Really enjoying your videos Richard , Merry Christmas !

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thank you so much propblast82nd! Richard

[@algirdongas1]

I got one of these for 20, I absolutely adore it

[@JohnDavis-ol7qg]

I bought this before I watched your video and now I am so glad I did buy it. It will be a month before I get it here in South Carolina USA, but it will be worth the $48 us dollars I paid including shipping on Alie Express

[@BarnOwl61]

Thanks for this review. I think this Starking is excellent value for money. I bought a Gladster Chinese watch, with a Miyota movement for 39 Euro's. This older movement only winds one direction, the rotorweight doesn't have a model number, but it looks like 9015. I'am very satisfied with the performance. So I don't think it is a major problem. Thanks for this review and greetings from the Netherlands.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Joop! .... I am so pleased we arrived at the same conclusion about this watch. A miyota based watch for $39 is a good deal as the movement itself bought individually would cost nearly that. Thanks for the feedback, Richard

[@ashutoshagarwal1001]

Hi. Nice review as always. You have an eye for details. However, I want to share my experience with it as I own it. I have about 25 watches and I care for my watches. None of my watches is scratched or anything. The bracelet of this watch is really weak. My watch bracelet was so beautiful initially however within two weeks all of it is scratched. The watch itself is not scratched it's only the bracelet. I firmly believe it is not a stainless steel bracelet. I loved this watch so much it's just the bracelet which spoilt the fun. Thanks.

[@ghostindamachine]

Very enjoyable review!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Thanks Rishi ... Richard

[@orchardwatchandclockrepair8346]

Great stuff 👍 Richard. Are you going to do a strip down at some point on that watch to see if it will improve on small issue s . Great as always. You sure travel around. Lol Jon. Oc

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Jon .... Good to hear from you! I regret to say that my intervention will be limited to tweaking the regulation as best I can without addressing any upstream issues as it would not be cost effective to do so. I guess that's the issue with a $49 watch ... any watchmaker time over about half an hour is going to be too expensive. Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@krmtoprak]

Thank you so much

[@Skeptician]

Impressive review. I suggest that the date numbers are positioned for readability at normal viewing angles with the watch on the wrist, rather than in a reviewer's hands or a display cabinet!

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Giles .... interesting point. Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Looks like this could be in a way an everyday beater...because if something happens you won’t be too sorry for it from a financial perspective (but the more you wear it the more sentimental value it may gain).

[@FloridaClay]

Will be ordering one in a few minutes.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Nice one FloidaClay!

[@tjwright]

It would cost as much as this whole watch for me to buy just a sapphire crystal for my Seiko 5. I'm going to have to get one of these!

[@Texmotodad]

Agreed - make one with no date and it's a winner.

[@omax1023]

Love this watch, I have one in my collection, the dial looks grayish as the sunlight cast over it, I may consider putting a cyclops on the crystal to remedy that discrepancy! Over all it works well for a $50+usd and feels great on the wrist as well! I opted for the dial without numerals, however this model would look better with the 3 and 9 numerals on the dial! Just my opinion...

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Omax fe357! You did well with this one I think . And I know what you mean about the arabic numerals at 3 and 9 . I think it may balance the dail more although it could be in danger of starting to look like a Rolex Explorer with sword hands ... urrgh! :) Thanks for the feedback . Richard

[@georgechau6800]

I bought the same one without the Arabic numerals because the design is just cleaner and more symmetrical. The new versions does look a little weird without the 3 and 9, so I agree with you.

[@the_9ent]

Omax fe357 A cyclops is a great idea. Can you do that? Do offer such a service? Did you end up doing it?

[@VadimAndreyev]

Found the cheapest for 268 yuan on Taobao. Looks like Mido, except of a date on 5. Bliger has the exact homage of Mido, but for 500 yuan. I moved to China this year and now my "watch sickness" is progressing, don't know where to store it now :) In Russia it was Vostok, here it's Shanghai - can't resist to buy another one.

[@TVKrik]

Great review, thanks. I actually just found out about this watch a couple days ago and was searching around for more info, so your review is perfectly timed. Is the bracelet on this one original? It looks different to the photos on Aliexpress. Regarding the date window, I think it would blend in more on the white dial version and be less of a problem. What do you think about the longevity of the movement? Keep up the reviews, you're performing a valuable service for people like me who are looking for quality budget watches. How often does a watchmaker spend half an hour reviewing a $50 watch? A rare treat.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi General Krull! The bracelet is original and came with the watch. It's really pretty impressive, it catches the light nicely and is dressier than your average sub-like bracelet. I figure the movement will be good for at least five years unless a quality issue brings it to a sudden halt. Servicing is not an option at this price. So pleased you enjoyed this video and thank you so much for this feedback. Richard

[@GenWivern2]

The bracelet is indeed original (the watch and shaky handwriting are mine) - perhaps the design varies according to the market, or what they have available?

[@CC-oc3jv]

I just got my first starking in the mail. I had bought the watch based off of your review. Thank you so much. I am thrilled with this watch!!! So many watches out there give you a lot less and cost $300+ I got the one like your reviewing except I got the one without any numbers on the dial. But anyway great watch and great reviews. I love when you review watches that are affordable. Keep it up!!

[@georgechau6800]

I bought an earlier version without the Arabic numbers which I prefer because I really like symmetry and a simple, minimalist design. I agree that the dial is very elegant and my version has a different style stainless steel bracelet. Yours reminds me of a jubilee style bracelet. The date window is too small, I agree with you. It would have looked better as you mentioned if it was windowed. Unfortunately, mine had a stuttering second hand. I sent mine back to Starking and they fixed it for free. I just had to pay for the shipping. Now, it runs great with no stutter. I wear it pretty much everyday.

[@georgechau6800]

@Ekitriyuda The AM0184 and other Starking watches with the high beat movement may have the stuttering second hand problem. I would buy a Cadisen or a Guanqin with a Seiko or Miyota movement instead of the Starking.

[@daigoHR98]

I recently found an AliExpress Rolex hommage not so know with miyota movement. It's called casima... You should try it and get a review! They are beautiful watches and maybe a very tough competitor to the Invicta pro diver

[@darrensmith6999]

Superb video Richard what i like about your channel is that you not only examine the out side of the watch but the engineering behind it. Often wondered about these Chinese moments how long will they last ? and what dose that depend on is it the quality of the materials used in its construction? Will this movement last say as long as an equivalent Seiko movement ? Suppose only time will tell haha. Regards Darren.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Darren .... the difference I think between these Chinese movements and the Japanese Seikos is not so much in the materials or the tolerances in design and construction but rather the amount of quality control in the production. It's only a hunch but I figure Starking must be pretty lean on manpower involvement during manufacture in order to be on profit on volume sales. The deduction is that the risk of sudden failure will be higher on the cheaper movement but this is only my feeling and is largely an unsupported assertion. So pleased you enjoyed this video and good to hear from you as always. Thanks again. Richard

[@darrensmith6999]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker Thank You I have 3 Chinese Tivise automatic watches which are significantly less expensive than Starking at about £ 25 each i know they are inexpensive but i liked the look of these pieces thats why i bought them but i do not expect them to be long lived. They seem ok so far however. Regards Darren.

[@meaninthemirror]

22:30 All Miyota style automatics (including this one) winding on one direction (uni-directional), even higher grade ones. Their advantage is that there is no gap during direction variations so this type of movements are more sensitive during power reserve operation.

[@renebense]

That £254 must be a marketing trick. You are made to believe that must be the normal price, so a enormous discount always attracts buyers.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

That crossed my mind too .... devious these marketers! Good to hear from you Rene! Richard

[@renebense]

Starking is producing an Invicta Prodiver hommage,....the AM0261.....fun...! It's more expensive than the original Prodiver. Perth Watch made a review...here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5aopKl4e7eJl9U How weird is that...!

[@mikewysko2268]

A nice looking entry level automatic but I doubt the movment will age well. Enjoyed the review.

[@The_Maine_Card_Guy]

My constructive criticism would be to have some sort of reference watch (or just a level) to compare the watches to for your scores. Not necessarily super high end, but possibly a mid-level Seiko. I would resist the urge to score them relative to the price, because it just causes the scores to be too high. Keep up with this type of video because I haven't seen anyone else doing ones like these. I like the fact that you are looking at the watches as the objects that they physically are, and not the marketing.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hey Philip .... You are so right! I think the scoring would maybe benefit from being more in context. It's interesting though as why not score this against a datejust ... the datejust will win on quality but lose I guess on value for money, unless the value that the buyer perceives is in the brand not the hardware ... it's complicated. Any help getting to a clearer understanding is gratefully received. Thanks for this. Richard

[@elekn711]

Realy nice watch intresting review

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Elek .... yes it's bound to excite interest at this price I guess. Good to hear from you. Richard

[@elekn711]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker you too Richard !!!

[@StevenMRSenior]

I bought one last night on Ali express for less than £40 with the bracelet and the leather strap too

[@CrisChen]

I have this without the numbers in the dial, white dial and leather strap for 40usd. It's not perfect but for the price and in house movement it's pretty crazy what they can do now a days

[@robertbrowne7880]

My first question with these budget watches is always lubrication. What kind of time do they take if any to properly lubricate the jewels and arbors?

[@BONETTIAGAS]

The best choice is the substitution by Sellita 200-1 original movement to save the case and bracelet

[@StevenMRSenior]

I would also have liked to see you service and regulate the watch to see how accurate you could get it like you did with the Komandierski.

[@scottparis6355]

You can tell you're back in the UK because the sun is gone....

[@urieelSEptim]

whats the lugwidth? is it really 19mm, because the case looks the same as the one with 20mm also I think there are many really good movements that wind in one direction, like the miyota 9015 or many JLC movements

[@dariusbrainiac]

hats of to andy

[@984francis]

I note that the balance wheel appears to be concentric. Many of the really high dollar watches you (and others) show have quite noticeable run out on the balance wheel.

[@edilsonnascimento7095]

Parabéns pelo canal 👏

[@rimas.kalpokas]

I am really wondering about the possible origins of this movement. Visually it looks a bit like a Miyota 8200 series, except for a Seagull-like rotor. One-direction winding is also an attribute of the Miyota movements. A high-beat modification of a Miyota 8200 clone (ST16)? Would it be possible to modifiy a 21600 bph movement to be high beat and at what cost (money and/or longevity of the movement) ? :)

[@karlsenula9495]

I ask Jody from Just One More Watch which he recommended more the Starking AM-0184 or the Cadisen C-1032. He said the Cadisen but both seem nearly identical.

[@Natan-yw3xc]

I mean the movement of the cadisen is a Seiko one much more reliable and probably will last more

[@1marcelfilms]

I wish to see a 15$ China watch just like the one i have that would be very interesting

[@gitmoholliday5764]

if they have some guts it would be an option to fit a handwinder movement and indeed skip the date window completely. that way they probably could sell them even 15% cheaper. 😎

[@SavedbyHim]

There are very good Miyota movements that also winds in only one direction. Miyota 8215

[@muhammadowais2189]

everything about this watch apart from that weird brand name and weird logo, is good. if only they invested just a little bit of time in designing that logo to look something like orient and named it something more catchy than a "starking" it would have sold great. also that winding gear looks bad. that etching on the gear is just atrocious. ok 50$ is good price but if they addressed these issues and made this watch 80$, people would buy it.

[@kedapofeng8993]

Starking is just their translation to English of their Chinese brand name

[@oldiesfreek]

For a moment there, I thought Robert Wagner was doing the intro! :D

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! That's the second actor I been likened to ... last time it was Dustin Hoffman!!! Richard

[@oldiesfreek]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker LOL Cool!

[@willardhooton920]

Richard Perrett Watchmaker Sir Paul McCartney(ish)!

[@oldiesfreek]

@@willardhooton920 dooo

[@thiswan1]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker And I thought blimey Pembroke Dock has changed ;)

[@RokOD]

Im a little bit new to watches so I hope this isn't too obvious of a question- but how is this movement relative to an orient bambino, for example?

[@jasongennero2925]

$51? Richard! I bought mine on sale for $39, they go on sale every now and again my favorite starking is the Tissot le locle homage, it's the am0187 it's a lot more asthetically pleasing than the am0184

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Haha! Jason that's brilliant ... what next? Someone is going to say they got paid $20 by Starking to have the watch! $39 is absolutely amazing. My only worry now is maybe the working conditions and pay for the guys making these watches ... how can they make money at these prices. Thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@jasongennero2925]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker that's a good question. How do they make any profit? But speaking off good deals Amazon is going to be selling the Invicta pro diver for $40 and the grand diver for$70 on Father's day they will go on sale. Please review a mathey Tissot rolly vintage dive watch from jomashop. On jomashop they are like only $280 for a Swiss made diver with a selita sw 200 that's the best deal I could find for a selita based Swiss made diver, and I wanted to know your score on it before I buy it also as a professional watch maker what do you think of a solar powered Bulova precisionist? It would be the perfect watch in my opinion. 16 ticks a second and you would never have to change the battery because it's solar powered and it's quartz technically so the accuracy would be amazing. Like a said the perfect watch. All they would have to do is combine the Eco drive technology from citizen with the precisionist technology from Bulova, they are even both owned by the same company.i don't see why they don't make it happen. They could. And I'm sure they would dominate the market with it too. Please tell me your thoughts Richard on the mathey Tissot rolly vintage automatic and a Bulova precisionist solar powered eco drive watch, could they do it?, thanks. And I can definitely see your channel blowing up with subscribers in the future. I tell everyone that your my favorite watch channel. No where else can I see my favorite watches reviewed and take apart and put back together and then scored by a professional watchmaker from Rolex to Chinese specials! No where else ok you time can you get that content! Please continue to make videos sir!, and thanks again!

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Nice watch :)

[@NSB25445]

I just ordered it for 36USD on sale with a coupon. Including shipping.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

That is an incredible bargain NBK19! Richard

[@914Rocky]

I bought one. It’s excellent except for the power reserve. Doesn’t survive the overnight.

[@InvidiousIgnoramus]

An interesting piece, but there are similar Chinese watches available with Seiko NH35/NH36 movements for the same price, as well as sapphire crystal.

[@internettroll7497]

Could you post a link. Id like to buy one.

[@-eMpTy-]

Which ones?

[@Natan-yw3xc]

@@-eMpTy- Cadisen have like 3 watches with seiko movement about 50 dollars in aliexpress, they have sapphire crystal too

[@-eMpTy-]

@@Natan-yw3xc Funny that you mention them, I'm wearing my Cadisen C-1032G as we speak. Bought it shortly after this video as I went deeper into the topic of chinese automatic watches. Very pleased with it so far.

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

Very interesting! Did you regulate it before putting it back to its owner? Would be interesting to see if the amplitude changed with a correction of the beat error which is with 0,4ms a bit high... BTW - Is there a way to contact you? I maybe got another watch to review for you...

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi SkysaxonDragonslayer! Not yet .... but I cannot let it go back with that performance. I will not be able to get a high strong steady amplitude so it may be a bit of a struggle but I will do my best before I post it back. Best way to contact me is via the contact page on my website .... www.richardperrett.com/ ... thanks for the feedback. Richard

[@SkysaxonDragonslayer]

Richard Perrett Watchmaker Send you a message...😇

[@flaviojunior4218]

I wander how many times it will last .

[@BG-wp6fe]

Can the amplitude be improved through a cleaning and oiling?

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi BG ... perhaps. On a high quality, undamaged watch the answer to this question is always yes so long as the lubrication is done correctly. With a cheaper watch there is a lot more chance that something else is effecting the performance and no amount of servicing will rectify it. I hope this helps. Richard

[@md.arifulislamremon779]

Please make a review on Benyar BY 5144

[@pederlindstrom3132]

Hello Richard. I have a Vostok Kommenderski like that but mine is bright yellow. I rather like it.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Peder ... that is so cool! I love the yellow one! Richard

[@meneerjansen00]

Is the casing made out of Chinese pot metal with some chrome on it? Or metalli-vac'd plastic?

[@richardprice7763]

Hi Richard, I have this watch and need to regulate it as it's running way too fast, could you tell me which of the two levers regulates the rate as there are no markings for + or - . One lever has two small dots and the other has one larger dot.....thanks

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi richard .. please contact me via this ... www.richardperrett.com/contact/ ... and will let you have an email address to can send some photos to and I can assist. Hope this is OK, Richard

[@daniloucles2024]

For $50 bucks, just be glad you got there on time without a write up!

[@murph8411]

Does this movement have lots of dirt from handling and scratches or am I seeing things?

[@carbondragon]

Mr. Perrett, the kind of thing you're doing here, servicing or at least exploring a movement from a no name watch with a movement originating from China (or Japan) is something I've very interested in finding a source for. It's my impression that Chinese watches, or any watch with a Seiko NH35 movement are essentially unserviceable anywhere. Typically the Chinese builders won't service them, and US watchmakers generally will not either. Even Seiko will not service watches with their movements unless they are inside Seiko bodies. Do you know of any watchmaker who would accept a non name brand watch with say a Seiko NH35 type movement for the purpose of troubleshooting and regulating the movement, possibly even making sure it's water resistance ability is maintained? Are there any such watchmakers? All I find is specialists in the main swiss brands. I am located in the Atlanta area of Georgia, USA if that helps, but I'd be willing to send it abroad. I have a particular watch in mind but I'd also like to have a contact for a watchmaker who would be game for anything (to at least TRY). Sadly I lack the talent to try to repair things myself. Thanks.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi David .... I guess it comes down to straight economics. If a watchmaker works for $50/hour an a typical automatic watch full service takes 7 hours the job is $350. This makes an watch worth below about $500 beyond economic repair as most folks would rather spend the extra $150 for a new one. This does not apply to watches of sentimental value of course. I fear your search may be a long one! Hope this helps. Richard

[@scottparis6355]

I was sort of hoping you would tear it down, lubricate it, and see if it ran any better.

[@markiangooley]

Of course, if it needed service… I’d probably wish I had a Citizen or Seiko quartz model.

[@davidmichael3189]

How does this movement compare to Seiko Marine Master 300 2020 New Model

[@sugarvulture8215]

Why is the secondhand taking big jumps (at the start of your review) thought it was me blinking, but I think its actually jumps 5-10 sec. at a time, sometimes less.

[@gitmoholliday5764]

probably caused by editing / pausing the video

[@gunslinger11bravo]

I'm wondering about that bracelet, the links looked folded rather than solid. Is that the case?

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi Gunslinger .... it's solid, even the endlinks are solid. Nice! Richard

[@gunslinger11bravo]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker thank you for taking the time to reply.

[@Leomroy]

hallo, ist dir Starking Uhr langlebig? Ist es besser als eine Wostok Uhr?

[@domokun938]

Why does patek use uni directional winding and non hacking movement

[@desertsoldier41]

Because it has the Jesus badge.

[@jono8884]

Amazon details state "Swiss automatic" - is that correct? I was thinking it was a Chinese Seagull movement.

[@desertsoldier41]

Actually it looks nothing like an ETA...it is definitely a Miyota 9015, or clone of one.

[@JamesLee-cj6gg]

how you find the starking watches you have so far? after more than 1yr have you had any problem so far?

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi James... Stay tuned as I am publishing an update on Starking pretty soon.

[@JamesLee-cj6gg]

@@richardperrettwatchmaker can u just tell me here quickly as i may want to buy one from this black friday sale weekend. just let me know if it is Good or a waste of money as i don't want to spend my money on something that will not last for 1 or 2yrs

[@violinmke]

30m of water resistance. Don't go swimming with it. It can take a little splash but dont intentially expose it to water.

[@rancid11999988]

Wouldn't a high beat movement naturally have lower amplitude?

[@leviSyosef]

If ill wash the watch water will get in ? They say its 50 m wr ....

[@mikesb69-87]

It's okay to wash it because it has a rubber o-ring (seal) to prevent water from getting inside.

[@henchdan1]

What's happening with the seconds hand at 4.39-4.45 haha

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Probably a cut in the footage peapod! Richard

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

I'm not sure how you can review a movement without knowing any of the specs. Setting the timegrapher to the right lift angle would/could have been a game changer here. Then you only show a fraction of the results ! Go to my Vlog for the other angles ! "Really" ...

[@MrLukealbanese]

link to your Vlog?

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

@@MrLukealbanese Watch the Video.

[@MrLukealbanese]

@@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968 I'd like to see your Vlog

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

@@MrLukealbanese Are you a Troll or a F***ing Idiot? Because you obviously haven't watched the video.

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

Looks way better than these Lowrex watches..

[@scdevon]

The worst part about Chinese watches are the names themselves. "Pagani Design" is one of the few exceptions that I like. The tongue-twister English names on some Chinese watches are reason enough to stay away. (not Starking, but others).

[@yoyolifa]

mine is about +15sec a day. could anyone please tell me how to ragulate this movement?

[@davidbui2662]

+15sec/day is acceptable for mechanical watch. You can learn to regulate it by searching on youtube. But you must be very careful or you may have a $50 paper weight.

[@yoyolifa]

@@davidbui2662 yeah i think i got the idea but it differ with every specific movent. So witch lever should i move and to what direction?

[@storm3016]

@@yoyolifa The one on the left, move it upwards.

[@kleinbottled79]

For this watch I would rather see a decent quartz movement than a dodgy automatic. If we can't get at least an NH35A it's just not worth it.

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Hi kleinbottled70! You have a point .... the NH35A would have been a good choice for this watch but the price would have gone up I guess. Thanks the the feedback. Richard

[@georgechau6800]

I bought this watch and in hindsight, I really show have bought a Cadisen or Guanqin with the Seiko movement. The Starking movement I believe was an existing movement that was somehow converted to be high beat. Unfortunately, it has lowered the power reserve and also it has I believe caused some problems that they have yet to figure out in their quality control. My watch had a stuttering second hand and it's not an isolated instance.

[@1959Berre]

I don't understand how they can make it for this price, let alone make a profit on it.

[@elgatto3133]

A lot of these really inexpensive watches aren't any good for me owing to my 8 inch (200mm) wrist... urrgh. Luckily amphibian is 42 mm with 46 mm lug width. Vostok proving to be the everyman's watch... hrmm... but it's gonna be a long wait.

[@user-xr9zy1mk2i]

Diameter sapphire glass

[@prickelpit2095]

Wie kann man diese Uhr mit einer Rolex vergleichen???

[@richardperrettwatchmaker]

Es ist zu 70% dasselbe, aber die letzten 30% sind sehr wichtig! Richard

[@deandee6298]

something that may be of interest..i tried to remove the movement from the case and realized you cant as the case back is a lot smaller then the actual dial size..

[@mattpayne5458]

Hi Dean. It's no problem if you go through the front by taking off the bezel with the crystal.

[@deandee6298]

@@mattpayne5458 thanks matt will give it a try

[@invinoveritas8704]

Starkist came a long way from making tuna fish.

[@blaser80]

Honestly, I've seen a few of these watches now, they have a really high failure rate. Flicking the wrist to view the time will often stop the movement for a second or more, a little shock can cause the hands too fall off (that's how my first order arrived), I've seen other people who have had their stem just fall out or crown pop off. Also the case in most their models are not steel, but brass coated in a mirror finish. I really wanted to like these watches, but they're just too unreliable.

[@rage8kage]

I would rate the looks lower than a nine. The markers are too small. Leaving a lot of space and the watch looking big and flat. Proportionately a slightly smaller size would be better. The dial surface is also no very special. A sunburst effect or any effect could elevate it. The branding is a simple looking thing could be applied and the date wheel would be better if it's black with white writing instead. I'd give it a 7. Nothing much wrong but very generic. But at this price. Overall a 7 is a great score. Not that I see myself wearing it at all even if I have one. I wouldn't wear some random cheap metal jewelry so I wouldn't wear a cheap watch just because it's inoffensive either

[@LucilleMilo]

boy, i have this watch, and consider it a piece of junk. i suppose i just didn't get a decent one, but the fact that mine is such a lemon leads me to question quality control.

[@georgechau6800]

what happened with yours, Thomas Daly? Mine had a stuttering second hand. I sent it back to Starking and they fixed it for free. I've had no problems with it so far.

[@willardhooton920]

The short hands are reeeally off putting.

[@saltyjo7514]

China built a space station at the fraction of the cost of the ISS.

[@desertsoldier41]

Definitely a Miyota or Miyota clone

[@agentdesneiges1445]

jai acheté 2 montres chez starking, la premiere à pris l'eau pendant ma douche, alors qu'elle était censée résister à 30 atmosphère. pour deuxième j'ai choisi point relais, starking à envoyé à ce point relais comme si c'était mon adresse. résultat: je n'ai pas eu la montre et je n'ai pas été remboursé. cette société est une arnaque, je vous déconseille d'acheter chez starking, vous serrez déçu. pour un peu plus vous vous aurez une vraie montre automatique étanche.

[@kostependrhs]

Practically invisible hands. Every watch with invisible hands goes straight to the bin. Besides it looks boring and plain.