"The Most Interesting Watch In The Room" - Xeric Halograph II

[@dinner_workingsly]

I don’t know what the hell is wrong with me these days. I kinda love this watch...🤔

[@MrTw2009]

Xeric should get tons of points for being really creative !

[@ericdudley4169]

I own a blue XERIC halo 2 with a brass case. The watch is extraordinary and feels well-made. I’ve had it for nearly 2 years. It is a conversation starter for sure. The automatic movement is quite accurate, and once you wear it a couple of times it is very easy to quickly tell the time. A beautiful and unique piece of horology!

[@e-archive]

hi do you kniw where are they manufactured

[@colesaquatics5639]

@@e-archive california

[@yux.tn.3641]

how's the quality after 2 years now? 😐

[@gaylemcgee2221]

I love mine and didn't pay a lot for it. I sent a pic of it to my sister Diane and asked her, "what time is it" and she replied......"It's CRAZY time"!!! That was hilarious. I have no problem reading the time on these watches. It does sit high off the wrist but I don't mind. It feels good on mine. Nice video Jody!!!

[@dor-si9145]

Xeric leather straps are amazing. I bought a Trappist and it is incredibly comfortable. Xeric customer support is also second to none. I'm debating which watch I will buy next. I love this brand!

[@Tsweezey90]

I nearly pissed myself laughing when that lume shot popped up! That was the real lilly guilder for me haha

[@Dave062YT]

I've decided to make no negative comments today so ....Very nice strap .

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Well done mate! Your therapist will be very proud of you this week. Cheers!

[@joshuaashment5538]

That's a great take! I'll follow your lead. Um...I like green?

[@Dave062YT]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Sticking to my guns your reply was "interesting" but we dont have them in Wales we just pull ourselves together lol .ps.love the T shirt

[@karlsenula9495]

I'll just paraphrase Rodney Dangerfield from Caddyshack (hat scene) '... bet you get a free bowl of soup with that ... oh hey ... looks good on you though'.

[@ajaychoudhary9817]

nobody gives a shit what you have to say

[@fedomandez]

"I fink u freeky" The shirt is on point👌

[@touchmylucas115]

Genuinely surprised to see Jody wearing a Die Antwoord shirt. Perhaps he got it simply because Yolandi truly does look alien.

[@robski907]

Not the first time He has worn it ;)

[@touchmylucas115]

Rob Smith well then it’s just the first time I’ve noticed it ;)

[@SkyExplosions]

He mentioned die antwoord in a video last week. He must be a genuine fan. Awesome!

[@touchmylucas115]

tim walsh Now I’m more genuinely shocked I didn’t remember that...and I watch all his videos two or three times over, at least 😅

[@SkyExplosions]

touch my lucas check out the top 10 watches from movies episode from a couple of weeks ago. It’s a subtle mention but he does say it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zma6laWYhdqYicU

[@michaelkeefer4293]

Quirky. but I love it! I was able to tell the time right away, but then again I'm kinda quirky too. 🙃

[@Ngo1ful]

Finally, a watch I actually own. I love this watch. It is wonderfully weird.

[@gtbigdog3507]

My son gave me one for Christmas and I love it

[@scotty767]

I met one of the owners while playing poker in Vegas. Super nice guy and half the table was fascinated by his watch. Very cool brand IMO.

[@filofilo8127]

Looking at this after a few drinks could be a problem.

[@karlsenula9495]

After looking at this I need a few drinks.

[@andrewhannam.]

Been wearing my bronze and blue version for over two weeks and I find it extremely easy to read at a glance. Spectacular!

[@nickbyrne1962]

Not one that I’ll be adding to my collection, but very interesting to see something so very different; many thanks for reviewing it and making the video.

[@benjamr68]

I'm definitely a diver's watch man, but I quite like this watch. As a halograph watch, I think it's easier than some others to read. Definitely quite steampunk! The short hidden lug to hidden lug length is interesting, but I think the top-heaviness of this watch is the only downer for me. Nice review though, Jody! 😃👍

[@avecbuddha576]

I would totally wear one of this. I loved the hands. That little frame looks like a face. And holy moly that planetary lume scheme looks amazing!

[@JeeGee114]

" Can it be true? That I hold here in my mortal hand, a nugget of purest green?"

[@michaellust]

I have the blue one and I love it. It's pretty accurat still I might add. I've had it for two years. Now they are launching the Vendetta. An even more quirky one, but it's over a thousand dollars.

[@gimbydude491]

Well that’s definitely a “describe it early in the dinner party” watch, as a couple of drinks in, I could not begin to explain it....😂 Definitely not a buy for me, but I shall be on the look out for one on someone’s wrist, just to shock them with recognition 😉

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Very unusual watch! My brother has one! He bought his as it looked like Quidditch goals!!!!;)

[@gamesetmatt23]

Now that you say that, I can't stop seeing it! 😂

[@truebluemiata]

That 2 o'clock crown is a deal breaker. (🙃)

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

That's your biggest concern?! HA! Cheers mate.

[@williamsipe1151]

I ordered a Trappist-1 just about a month ago, and it has been a saga. I paid for 3 day shipping but it took 12 days for the watch to arrive. When it did show up the crystal was cracked. The box had no signs of damage, so I suspect it left the factory that way. I contacted customer support and they provided a return shipping label after a few days. Unfortunately, the label had the addresses reversed so a few days after I mailed it, it showed back up in my mailbox. I contacted them again and got a corrected label, so the watch is back in transit. At this point, I don't have much hope that I'll see a proper watch in my hands before October. A comedy of errors, but I don't think I'll be buying another Xeric, thank you very much.

[@SpenceHitt]

I actually love this one! I don’t normally like largely unconventional watches, but this one is pretty sweet!

[@andosillano2709]

It’s a Beautiful and Unique design, it may look ugly to old school watch collectors that are not used to different-new things, but in terms of design, its gorgeous and very well put together.

[@mrbacchus6127]

As a space nerd and watch nerd I like there NASA watch best.

[@gged664]

I like how there is more lune on the minute and second hands like anyone will be able to tell the time anyway 😂

[@nukadog1969]

Definitely not my cuppa, but you get your regular upvote from me simply for continuing to provide excellent content!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks David, and thanks for watching.

[@oklahomahank2378]

Have you ever reviewed the Mondaine Stop2go? I like trains and Switzerland so I have been considering it. It is quirky as well.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I have a Mondaine in the queue but not the StopGo.

[@pablomuslera9469]

As Bono said, 'I don't know what it is, so it must be art'.

[@964tractorboy]

The materials look very smart and I was immediately drawn to the strap. However... I prefer to use both halves of my watch-face when telling the time, but then I am a bit of a rebel. No quibbles about the reviewer though.

[@TheMainCore]

I like it! Very unusual but still legible. I need a crazy watch... A bit pricey though. (Love the Yolandi-shirt!)

[@davidrosenblum2178]

That is insane! And yet very compelling. Once I figured out how to read the time I found myself wanting one. Cheers!

[@johnquirke6743]

I'm so confused I'm not even sure if I like it or not!

[@gtbigdog3507]

I have one and it is one of the highest quality watches I own. My son gave it to me for Christmas. I do need glasses to read it. It has a great band also

[@Alias_Anybody]

Certainly a conversation piece, not sure if everyone would appreciate it if you have to explain them how to tell the time first though.

[@lavasurfer22]

Great review! I got the Xeric Soloscope SQ about 3 years ago. It was only the second watch I ever purchased, but it made me exited about many other watches and now I own 10 from different brands. I will admit that it is not my best quality watch but then again, I did buy it for just $200 (originally $300) and for that, it was really worth the expense with the fun it brought (and still brings). However, it is still my favorite watch to wear when going to any kind of gathering and looks good with any casual wear I own. Xeric plays by their own rules of watch design and owns it.

[@jonathanou8122]

That is another level of cool....but I came for the t-shirt.

[@gaj5701]

A friend bought a Xeric Holoscope SQ a while back & I had to swallow the bit of sick that popped up uncontrollably into my mouth without offending the owner. Definitely a show pony of a watch company & if that's what floats your boat go for it 😀

[@blood0metal]

I got this exact watch when they launched, and was wondering when you'd get your hands on one!

[@blood0metal]

@zack oblong yes! Its great at parties, and looks great on a green leather strap

[@jhdkoopman2]

Great review as always. Please always put the watches on the time grapher. Even with novelty watches it's nice to see how well they keep time.

[@henrywest7217]

I guess I'm more of a traditionalist than I imagine myself. As much as I enjoy watches of all kinds, I really just want to glance at my wrist and know the time. Silly me.

[@Azeria]

Genuinely, this watch is *easier* for me to read the time on than a normal one, this just highlights the hour and the minute, including having little hours for when it’s half past, so no working that out either. This watch is *more* legible than a traditional watch.

[@JeeGee114]

@@Azeria Are you the 12 year old who designed it?

[@lavasurfer22]

Honestly, it really isn't that bad. It takes some adjustment sure, but it is marked well. It took me about two weeks to be able to glance down and know what time it was. It kind-of like going from digital to analog.

[@callum5733]

Loving the extra video this week! Smashing it recently!

[@matthewbessey681]

Not my cup of tea but you have to take your hats off for the design and execution.

[@m2pozad]

A good quarantine piece.

[@Rain_Drops]

Another great video! I wish people would stop calling Indian numerals Arabic numerals.

[@P_Ezi]

The bottom half of the dial could have been SO much better.

[@nickhart958]

And why the hell not! It's not gonna be a daily wear, but what a great piece to wear occasionally and make you smile. Good for them :)

[@henrikgostomski286]

I received the trappist one a month ago and it's the biggest mistake i've ever made regarding watches. It looks absolutely ridiculous on wrist and the straps are really bulky, cant really recomment xeric watches thus far

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

It is a big fish bowl. I reckon someone on ebay will have it off you though. Cheers!

[@Great-Scott]

I hope you were able to return it within the 30 day return window.

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

That’s why I buy watch that is well recognized in the market.

[@chrisdavis8399]

I ordered the quartz chronograph version of this watch...why quartz?...like Jody said its about the design for sure! Please try to get your hands on their Leadfoot model for review Jody!

[@fattmatt200]

This a watch for a fashion victim, who reads the time from their iPhone.

[@galacticcaveman4045]

in this day and age, watches are just fashion accessories anyway.

[@mcfourth]

This mechanism is just like measuring things by vernier caliper 😂 And I love it 😍 So interesting and unique small mechanical engineering product 😍

[@timothythomas1626]

The STEAMPUNK CROWD WILL JUMP FOR GLEE OVER THIS DR WHO SPECIAL

[@graemecreegan6749]

I wouldn’t say I was a fan of steampunk, but I do believe it’s the healthiest way to cook punk

[@karlsenula9495]

I could definitely see Dr. Who wearing this.

[@Michael-4]

It's an interesting design. What I'd like to see is something like that with a super high domes crystal and oil filled. I guess it would have to be quartz though.

[@artswri]

So nice to see a watch that's really interesting and fun. (most watches are so... Pedestrian) Thanks for showing!

[@jeb-zf4un]

I'm not brave enough to wear one but it is clever. Nice video.

[@angelsegura6721]

Happy to see a Xeric Review! Any chance you could check out a Moon Trappist?

[@kevinhooper2787]

It suits you and would great if the lime lasted a little longer .

[@JohnDavis-ol7qg]

I love these types of different watches. Not a bad price for what I can see is a well thought out design

[@gregalonzo747]

This would be a fun watch to own. The deal breaker for me is the grill section. I just don't like it. Then again, my friend thought the grill section was a great bonus. 😉

[@duncanb1981]

That's kind of cool looking in an odd way. Unique for sure. I like it.

[@patrickiredale4359]

An approximate copy of this is available in digital format on alibaba for a shade under £30.00 . Much thinner and lighter too. 😎

[@tods.9947]

Of the bizarre watches you have reviewed, this is the best I’ve seen. Cool design.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Love Xeric, at the very least theyre always making something interesting

[@MrConraA]

That's pretty awesome, I'd get one💯

[@pablorages1241]

Nope ... that square window doesn't look right ... although the watch seems to be nicely finished

[@BlindProphet413]

I bought the non-NASA Trappist and it's really excellent; well made, well finished, high quality, great strap. But there were a couple surprises not made clear on the description page (they have since been added to an expandable section, I notice,) and when I contacted customer service they were discourteous and dismissive. Based on the quality of the product? I'd buy from them again, easily. But not being able to be certain about all the details of what I'm getting until it arrives, and not being able to guarantee customer service in the event there IS an issue, give me pause.

[@throwingdartsandbreakinghearts]

No on this one. Like the shirt though. Would go good with the turquoise 41mm OP I got coming in. 🤣

[@D2MightyDucks]

Yo, that lume! It has me seeing stars! 😍

[@turbinator1]

I like the Yolandi T shirt

[@kiwicory100]

Gone are the days of the Wild West infomercials ah well gg

[@sapphirenils]

Just ordered the navy blue one! I'm really looking forward to the day it'll arrive!

[@DXPetti]

Reminds me of the Reservoir retrograde/jumping hour series or KLOKERs (kickstarter classic) series of watches

[@michaelbest5505]

Very interested in seeing a review on the Orient King Diver rerelease/reissue. Just saying 😏

[@Sashko_Dee]

I know you probably sell/give away most of the watches you get, but have you considered hoarding all the automatics that you get, starting them up all at the same time and recreating the first half of the intro to Pink Floyd's 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 at ear splitting volume??? Something to consider.

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

I reviewed an homage of this already Jody, can't believe I beat you to the punch for once!

[@benjamr68]

Hi DK, I actually much prefer the DOM (homage to the Xeric) that you reviewed than the actual Xeric itself. For fifteen quid, it's an interesting talking piece that I'd wear as a dress watch and keep well away from water.

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

@@benjamr68 thanks man, appreciate it! It's part of my giveaway launching tomorrow! Sub for the channel if you want a chance at winning!

[@benjamr68]

@@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews Already subscribed. Will look out for that giveaway! Cheers DK and sorry Jody for hijacking your comments!!

[@karlsenula9495]

I actually liked the Egard watch you reviewed a LONG while back. But that was another "quirky" watch with the Mayan calendar.

[@BetamaxBabe]

I guess part of the fun is deciphering the time! This was easy compared to the other freaky watches you've shown us!

[@idletime]

Thanks Jodie' 😇 this is certainly interesting and I've seen a couple variations really similar to this on AliExpress but I don't think I could ever get the hang of it.

[@captbumbler5356]

A crazy watch to be sure, not for me but a great review as always. Thanks for taken the time.

[@me-cq7wv]

Great video. I would love to have seen this on the graph to see how it ticks. I have the blue version with tan and its worth the money

[@earthenjadis8199]

Thank God they lumed the day / night indicator. I imagine it's for coal miners that get trapped underground and are waiting a speedy rescue before it fades.

[@minutesecondhour3134]

I love watches that have character and this definitely does

[@angryagain68]

"Just one more T-shirt". Love it! That watch though..... ya, not so much.

[@jayn8392]

Really not sure how I feel about this... If I saw someone wearing one we would absolutely be having a chat about it as it's eye catching and different. But I don't think I would ever wear it myself if I had one. And I certainly would not but one with my own money.

[@CCV334]

Not sure why people are saying it’s hard to tell the time on this, you literally just read the hour and minute hands for the most part.

[@brianhinson2773]

Bonkers watch, excellent Flight of the Conchords reference, Cheers!

[@jorgebacani1901]

hope they’ll make a wall clock version.😅

[@cartoonpete407]

Nice matching tee :)

[@tornagawn]

It’s certainly ‘different’ in a quirky but intriguing way........but....... no, not today, or tomorrow.....or...ever. Nice review as always though.

[@shqi2295]

I like it 😊

[@grady60]

Feel like a Casio Edifice review is well overdue! Or even a Casio SW review (those are the high beat quartz watches with a smooth second hand that Casio produces)

[@lew9223]

Great video. There's a few knock-offs of this style of watch on Aliexpress. They can be had for under £20. A talking point for sure 🤤

[@gtbigdog3507]

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

Dimensions are a bit large despite how it wears since it’s al dial it will look large regardless. A one year warranty shows me they don’t have much confidence in the durability IMO. It’s a pass for me since paying that kind of money for a Miyota is absurd since there’s no real complications here. Just a unique layout and set of hands. Great review mate and congrats on the collab.

[@55mikeburns]

So a leather strap on a watch that goes to 50m? How does that strap hold up to ocean water?

[@ForeverUnknowing]

That's a wacky one, but pretty darn cool! Thanks Jody!

[@drewlawrence5289]

Yooooooo- Landi f-in' Vessar!

[@elmatroso7125]

Nice idea. Nice strap and case. But dial... Ufffff.... In my humble opinion, sad clown costume must be added to this package for free. Xeric have Evergraph Automatic SS model with same idea, but with dramatically better design.

[@MuratIsgoren]

I bought a Xeric Soloscope when I first started to interest in watches. It come with a fallen pivoting screw and scuffed back window... Thank god it wasnt broke due to fallen screw and since it has a very bad build quality I sold it immediately. On the bright side Xeric did change scuffed case back but I lost numbered casseback in the end... I will never buy a xeric again.

[@lavasurfer22]

I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I happen to own a Soloscope (SQ) and the Soloscope doesn't have a back window. Perhaps you are referring to another model?

[@MuratIsgoren]

@@lavasurfer22 hi, it did have. Maybe new versions dont have it. You can check from kickstarter page www.kickstarter.com/projects/watchismo/xeric-soloscope?ref=discovery&term=Xeric

[@calnative4904]

I’ve been waiting for the review on this watch Jody because I was on the fence about it, well needless to say I’m still on the fence 😆