This Watch Is A JOKE!

[@uneasevector3249]

Cowhead Facial Skeleton is my favorite Emerson, Lake & Palmer album.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ha! Very Prog Rock.

[@MrShoryuken1]

Does seem like a logical follow up to Brain Salad Surgery

[@jeffreyromain7336]

😄

[@andysmith1996]

God, you just brought back memories of an interminably long video of them playing "Fanfare for the Common Man" that they used to play on afternoon TV when I was a kid.

[@markiangooley]

A Trout Mask Replica watch would be interesting…

[@yankeexpress]

This watch is actually a homage to the Seiko 6138-004 Bullhead chrono and the Seiko bracelet was called a Fishbone.

[@erod818]

Neat!

[@JoseSierradeLeste]

As I recall from reading about the fishbone style bracelet it wasn't very comfortable... Never tried one though.

[@Pete...NoNotThatOne]

@@JoseSierradeLeste It actually did a good job of keeping the watch head stable, as long as you had the fit right. More comfortable than it looked, tbh.

[@gazzertrn]

You know some good stuff , cheers.

[@paulesthete4648]

Not an homage if Seiko gave up on the design a long time ago. Just like the PRX isn't an oysterquartz homage.

[@johnnychin]

I read, write, and speak Mandarin and I couldn't figure out for the life of me what could be the original Mandarin words that these fellas got the translation from. Truly amazing

[@mochidomo]

They put the langauge through google translate 5 times

[@ArcticSeraph]

@@mochidomo I don't think they used Google anything in China, that's why we have this funny English translation 😂

[@riothero313]

@@mochidomo It's like the telephone game (aka "Chinese whispers") for the modern era.

[@my-spinning-wheel]

My guess was that "word nails" is some way of translating "index"

[@WATCHingJames]

I love the Chinese translation on some of these listings. Always a good laugh.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

This one takes the biscuit! Nice watch though.

[@riothero313]

I saw an ad for pants and they actually had "fart wind" coming from the model's butt. They were some kind of weird "tactical" cargo pants. One of the strangest things I've seen in ages.

[@wingi7722]

Definitely a homage to a Seiko 6138-004 Moo. (I have one!) Even the same brown and gold colour scheme. The Seiko has the counters on the horizontal axis with vertical day/date at 6. The aesthetics of the Seiko are awesome! Having said that, this is not a bad homage but would be way cooler if the chrono counters were on a horizontal axis. Even so, it's rather tempting to get a blue or green version

[@richardb22]

No day and date though . Pity

[@managers5]

I am expecting my blue one in 3 weeks time

[@scottsheward4740]

Agreed! As I mentioned above, I’m considering buying one as I don’t like wearing mine (same as yours, that ubiquitous 70s Brown, lol) very often for fear of damage, much as I love the look. It isn’t mint, but it’s close to excellent and I’d like to keep it that way and the height makes it easy to bang off door jambs and the like. I agree that it would have been nice to have the sub dials on the horizontal, and even nicer if they’d replicated the ‘squared circle’ shape of the ones on the 0040. However, that won’t stop me from buying one, it’s still a good looking watch and a very inexpensive mech-chrono.

[@gervers]

Looks like a Seiko Bullhead homage with the small dials at 12 and 6 rather than 3 and 9. The metal strap is also a homage. I really like it! Now if Red Star could homage a Pogue!!!! That’d be freaking awesome!

[@TheSilverDubberII]

Here, here!

[@jonathanlloyd2306]

I remember watching Sid James in a carry on film with a budgie that predicted winning horses. He wore a chronograph but I couldn't identify it. Those were the days!

[@DrTerryBooth]

I thought the bullhead on back was an octopus with a sailor's hat on.😄

[@Watch4Jay]

3am in Montreal Canada, can't sleep so this is a nice treat to catch one of your videos upon release! Cheers Jody.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Thanks for watching Jason! I hope I bore you to sleep 😉

[@Watch4Jay]

Not a chance hahaha. I currently have Covid (first time, it sucks!) so my sleeping has been off the last few days.

[@claytonberg721]

1AM in Alberta and I'm loving the hetrosexual cow skeleton.

[@markiangooley]

I woke at 3 AM despite fewer worries about the approaching hurricane (far enough south in Florida) and it’s a bit after 5 now. Interesting as usual.

[@jamesblonde2271]

Super retro as you say, got this movement in the Sugess chrono, lov❤e it On this model you have to go for the seventies tastic brown.

[@johnsrabe]

I think you’ve sold me on this one! As someone who actually times stuff (radio spots), I can even justify it. (3:45 nice shoutout to Marc. He’s a good dude too.)

[@hgr.7857]

💯 Marc is The Man & LIW is kryptonite to the Swiss & Japanese legacy brands. Their customer service & YT channel are both outstanding. And the watches. Sold for 300.00 USD complete with all the mods I'd usually have to add after purchase.

[@seumasrouse8590]

Thanks Jody, had my eye on this one. But of a nostalgia fix for me, I bought an original back in the 70’s, it was a great watch but working as an apprentice welder at that time it was just a magnet for spatter, and I think it only lasted 4 or 5 years. So maybe I’ll get myself one and relive my misspent youth albeit with a walking stick 🥴👍🏼

[@TerenceHughes4501]

I got mine recently from Poljot in Germany. I paid quite a lot as I got stung for VAT but they do at least provide a proper two year warranty. It's become one of my favourite top three. Interestingly they've just released the same bullhead case without pushers with the NH34 GMT movement which looks very tasty.

[@jackdaw3173]

Lolol from now on everyone subscribed has to refer to indices as "word nails"...priceless

[@ashleybowman440]

Went to see Carry On London at one of the west end theatres in the 70s with most of the usual Carry On crew (including Sid James). It was dreadful!

[@SSS-mp8th]

I have a Citizen Tsuno bullhead and it's one of my favorites, love the bullhead style.

[@mr22guy]

The luminous word nails luminate for a respectacle duration but it's too bad that the time fingers don't follow tuxedo.

[@behgoogmain4403]

Hello Jody! Thank you for the review. I just purchased the GMT PEPSI version of this watch, for many reasons: it's a "bullhead" (without the extra Chronograph horns), it's a PEPSI bezel (which I don't have in my collection), and has a Seiko NH34 GMT movement, which is super reliable and cost effective. I also find the watch to be well finished and that it wears well on my 7.1" wrist, due to the undercut lugs and short length. One thing to note about the GMT version: the GMT 0-23 (or 1-24) chapter ring is misaligned. Almost any 4-hand GMT watch will have the "0" (or the 24) marker start at the 12:00 o'clock position, so that if you have trouble seeing the chapter ring numbers when reading the 2nd time zone on the with the 4th hand (say in the dark, or if you don't have your reading glasses on), you can simply "double" the main "o'clock" markers to get the 2nd time zone. But REDSTAR has chosen to start their fixed 0-23 GMT chapter ring (in their case, 0 = partial moon symbol) at the 1:00 position! So if you align the 4th GMT hand with the misaligned chapter ring, you can't simply double the o'clock marker to get the GMT time. Your have to double then subtract 2 hours. I contacted REDSTAR, and after a long message exchange, they finally claimed the misaligned chapter ring was NOT misaligned, rather that it was a "design choice" based on "ancient Chinese heavenly stems and earthly branches." LOL. I think it would have been easier for them to simply admit they screwed up the chapter ring alignment. Other than the misaligned 0-23 GMT chapter ring, I do like the watch. But I think I will return it as once you see the misaligned 0-23 GMT chapter ring, you cannot unsee it.

[@hifi-enthusiast]

I oredered the same watch as prices seem to be pretty good right now, especially considering there's a Seiko NH34 movement inside. To be honest I think it's a design choice and not a misalignment indeed. The whole watch is weird and quirky and not like any other GMT on the market, just look at the design. And let's be fair, how often will you need to check the GMT time in the dark ? Anyway, as long as it isn't dark there also is no problem since you can check the GMT time with the chapter ring.

[@birdytiger]

Wow. I can't believe I have looked at that listing a half dozen times and never read a single word

[@cdb7876]

I must admit, this Bull Head is my favorite in your collection! Good video!

[@fletchoid]

Star Trek, TNG explains this watch perfectly: The listing for this watch: "Shaka, when the walls fell". Your video review: "Sokath, his eyes uncovered." Would I buy one? "Temba, at rest".

[@khonjel_singh]

It’s intriguing but odd at the same time. The case is not symmetric in height nor design. And rectangular sub-dial exasperate the issue further.

[@Ian-dd5dm]

When I see this morning's offering I was very excited, I've been looking at Bull heads on and off for a while as I do fancy adding one to the drawer. The look and price of this got me interested and combine that with Sid James I thought this was the one. Unfortunately I think there were just a few too many negatives, mainly the steam driven movement but also the Red Star branding is not of the moment. Thanks for a great review.

[@rayharrison6400]

I actually think it's a fabulous looking watch. Love the retro colour scheme and would wear on leather mostly. Good review

[@cannondale97]

Seiko needs to bring back the auto-chrono Bullhead and Pogue, especially since they've been bringing back a lot of their back catalogue divers in recent times

[@philspencelayh5464]

The bullhead design looks weird to me but its probably more practical, less likely to break the pushers as happens on a Moonswatch or dig into your wrist.

[@elgatto3133]

oh jeez now the pushers are falling off? what a disaster.

[@gaylemcgee2221]

I almost bought this watch. I think it looks awesome on ur wrist and it fits perfectly. I saw the homage seiko watch and it had the day and date on it and that was nice. This Red Star watch isn't a joke 2 me. Thx 4 the video Jody.

[@orbitalgolem91]

$211 for a heterosexually-cut Cow Head Facial Skeleton was a bargain even I couldn't pass up. Thanks Jody - payment submitted for the brown leather version.

[@felixangellopezalonso3993]

"If we copy to Seiko, really thinking that pay for a professional translation?" Would be a right corollary

[@talanjohn]

How about a full lumed dial war? I’m looking get a series of fully lumed dial series of watches (field, diver, etc).

[@rokkit1988]

It's great to see bullheads making a comeback. I'm wearing the Detroit Mint you reviewed about two years back.

[@andrewd7586]

I was only looking at these yesterday Jody! Mind you I didn’t read through the spiel as you did. Missed out big time!😅 I bought the Detroit Mint bull head & love it! I also bought the Citizen, which as you noted was a tad small! I agree. But I put my white dial version on a black bund strap & it changed the look 100%!😍 I’m trying to wean off AliExpress but ya make it bloody difficult!😈👍🏻🤣

[@docnele]

Being a lefty (watch on the right wrist) bullhead-type is more ergonomic for me. I suppose it is a genuine Seagull mech inside, case appears sturdy and I guess the only embarrasment is that Chinglish in the ad. When judging about the value, check the price! I would personally like "red star" written in Chinese characters. Also, a good overview of Seagull 1963s on that AliEx page.

[@garybrown4671]

I like it. The bracelet looks similar to the "fishbone" that would be on a seiko bullhead.

[@HaggisHeed3569]

That cow head facial skeleton is exquisite, the best I've seen so far on any watch. TBF It's still a nice wee watch

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Nice review Jody. It's great to see what this is actually like in the metal. I also featured this in a video of watches that looked interesting myself... But I didn't pull the trigger in the end. I'd go for the brown one as well I think. On that note... If you ever decide to sell either of those Stratton's let me know 😉

[@bensynewsshoedown4999]

Yes, the late 70s brown chrono subtheme looks like your sweet spot for retro, Jody. Please keep this theme going, when you can. I think the retro part of Chinese watches will continue to grow. Hopefully we see more Merkur, Red Star and Escapement Time and new brands doing simple, eyecatching manual wind watches. Hopefully the Glashutte Seventies, as well. Now if you could review that beauty. 🏆

[@TheSilverDubberII]

Cheekeh munkee. 😀

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@TheSilverDubberII Well if you don't ask 😉

[@paulhanel332]

Hey Jody this piece is not for me but you have occasionally mentioned alternate clasps. Can you provide links to your favorites?

[@neilsessions9744]

hi Jodie ,long time subscriber ,just wanted to give you my xeric watch experience ,just took delivery of the xeric leadfoot ,loved the look and thought it would be an ideal watch for my 60s muscle car jollys ,i had an email about a customs charge ,i am in the uk and expected to pay something so i wanted to check with xeric as the charge had no relevance to a watch and i wanted to be sure it wasn't a scam email ,the lady from xeric confirmed it was for the watch but also said to be prepared in case the watch arrived with dead batteries for the two small quartz movements ,it did arrive dead ,i was so disappointed that it hadn't been sorted before dispatch that i have returned it and asked for a refund ,the manual has no information on battery change and seeing pictures of the case back removed there is no access to the quartz movements ,i was offered some money towards getting the batteries changed ,but certainly i think the local timpsons would not have touched the watch because of it not being straightforward .,i was also asked to return the watch marked on the customs label as being broken with no value ,guessing so they wouldn't have to pay any import duties ,i feel very let down and won't be buying another xeric

[@morgan97475]

If I were to get this watch, I'd want that advert to come with it in the box. I'd frame that & display it on the wall.

[@SuccessShared]

I'd be interested to learn the name of the reverse panda amongst your chrono collection near the end of this video?? Hamilton Intra-Matic??

[@dennisallport5704]

Ha! When I saw your title on this video I was shocked! I actually beat you to the punch around 3 months ago when I bought mine. I was afraid that you were going to trash this one, and I felt bad for you. THEN I watched the video. Thank goodness you & I still have the same taste in vintage homage watches! I have bull head in blue and it really is quite beautiful. It wears just like you'd think on the extra strap, a little lopsided and fussy. Back on the fish bone bracelet and it sits a bit more central on my wrist. Thanks for pointing out many positives, especially the swan neck adjustment, this sold me on this one.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Fish bone and Swan neck, quite the combo Dennis!

[@Mrcxlixo]

I kinda like it but a bit pricy... Citizen has also a good variety of bull head chronos, especialyy the AN3660-81A, more discrete for sure.

[@antonysmith9173]

Loving the Sid James T shirt. Not sue about the ticker though. 👍

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

One of my oldest tees now! Bought it from an Asda supermarket in the UK about 15 years ago 😂

[@antonysmith9173]

@@JustOneMoreWatch nice one,he definitely my favourite carry on star.

[@samwang5831]

The bullhead went well with bell bottom pants, tight shirts with long collar tips, big sideburns, and when girls were friendly and John Travolta was the greatest star on the planet. Those who lived through that era can never forget it.

[@jeffdaniels1257]

I was not to excited when I saw the thumb nail, but that is a beautiful watch keep the great reviews coming!

[@josephgittos3787]

A very nice looking piece esp in the brown face colour, not enough watches out there with brown dials (higher end)

[@scottyoung1429]

How about the Detroit mint version?

[@Arthurzeiro]

If any Aliexpress brand made a mecaquartz bullhead I'd get one as soon as It goes on sale.

[@WatchmakerErik]

I have never worn a bullhead chronograph but I can't help but think they are actually more practical, because the pusher locations fall easier to hand than the pushers on the side of the case, especially using the thumb to brace the case itself. I'm wearing a standard Chrono now and I have to twist my right wrist 90 degrees whereas with a bullhead I'd be able to leave my hand in a natural position. Admittedly this does put the crown at 12 which is odd, but also freaking cool 😎

[@P_Ezi]

I have a new appreciation for word nails.

[@RodrigoBarbosaBR]

There are Seagull 1963 versions with swan neck on the official store (not AliExpress).

[@riothero313]

I got mine with sapphire years ago from long island watches.

[@e.henrythripshaw4554]

Are you omitting the Detroit Mint bullhead for some reason? As far as I know, it's available and you have done a video on it. Oh, yeah, there are _two_ different Citizen bullhead chronographs and I've only seen a review of one on your channel. I'd love to see a review of the more expensive Promaster bullhead.

[@4bizniz736]

One of the best looking watches I've ever seen..

[@seanbrogan8667]

I think a better question would be, is the genuine 1963 bull head a decent watch. We all know the counterfeit version is not

[@alecmoriarty]

Oh man! Those ads alone make it worth picking up. 😂😂😂. Thank you, I really needed this laugh today.

[@jonathanfogel6265]

Have you gotten your hands on any Chinese special patek nautilus homages? There's a bunch of options, even an Pagani with a seagull auto in it. Basically nothing on KZbin, so it could make for a pretty good video!

[@turbyoulance]

I like that at least they have taken a risk to be different .

[@rodpanhard]

This review very sexiful, much joy and happiness brought to being.

[@dixonstreetdrummer1846]

I don’t even know why, but I love this one and will be purchasing. I think it’s the waiting on the delivery, similar to waiting on Christmas prezzies 😂

[@sl8ight_yt]

Three Bullheads at least, you also did the Detroit Mint bullhead chrono :)

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I know! I forgot about that one. Sorry 😬

[@bigfin899]

You beat me to it (detroit mint)!

[@micdlewis]

Nice looking watch in brown, pity about the lume on the hands but the hand nails look nice though.

[@micdlewis]

Word nails.

[@jaybarthelotte9520]

I’m a sucker for brown vintage watches as well.

[@BlindProphet413]

Looks like a Seiko Bullhead and a Kakume Speedtimer had a baby. Neat!

[@peterboyce1422]

Hi Jodi, love the snarly up wordings. Great review… as always. I thought you might like to know your two links at the end has an error - the Stratton video is not a Stratton - it goes to your Explorer II video. All the best, and thank you for your reviews. 🙂👍

[@cartoonpete407]

The word nails were truly more lumed as they have highlighted 🤣😂

[@samdryden7944]

This is the video that keeps giving, because I come back to it every time I need a good laugh. Cheers Jody!

[@TastyGravyCollectables.]

Nice watch is there a mark on the case at 3 o clock ?

[@nerdbot37]

You looked at the Detroit Mint bullhead a while back, didn't you?

[@DavidDatura]

I like the T shirt. The guy from the Carry-On films. Loved those movies as a kid. May he RIP.

[@martinsaunders7925]

The watch is 3mm too wide and for no water resistance,too thick. The chinglish blurb however is classic and needs framing for future generations.

[@ozric73]

Fantastic review as always! Now where's that link to the AliExpress clasps?

[@urieelSEptim]

looks really nice! i‘d probably change the crown though, this one doesnt really fit imo

[@flipmode45]

They did a great job with this thing! That’s a nice looking watch!

[@BladeRicsi]

Hey Jody, you forget it, but you reviewed 3 bullheads, The detroit mint is also there between your videos. (i remember it because i bought one, after i saw your video, so i am pretty sure) 🤣

[@graypilgrim]

You know, I've needed a more heterosexual watch for a while. The luminous word-nails are a plus.

[@conzmoleman]

As a lefty who wears watches on my right wrist, this could actually be a chronograph I can use and enjoy!

[@randalljenks7564]

Suggest you also try a bullhead chrono from Detroit Mint.

[@rbmwiv]

You forgot the Mach bullhead you reviewed from Detroit Mint. You even have a discount code. The one from once upon a time in Hollywood.

[@kevinwilkes5115]

you have also reviewed a Detroit Mint bullhead

[@test123]

can you try welder, since 2075, double gmt, with photochromatic glass? :)

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Man, its amazing how “good” this watch looks.

[@d2rufffalco459]

Citizen has the original bullhead watch I got the limted edition 5 years ago One of the most unique looking watches in my collection

[@rw2266]

Jody, it's not even translated. They put random English simply cos it attracts attention in China.

[@cartoonpete407]

Make it square and give us a Monaco. Don't fancy the crown on this one. Btw, employ me, Red Star... 😅

[@Week_on_Wrist]

Love the videos Jody! You also did a review of the Detroit Mint Bullhead a while back that I found very helpful recently and it encouraged me to get one! It should arrive by the weekend and I can’t wait!

[@NathanChisholm041]

Did you get it?

[@Week_on_Wrist]

Got it and I love it! Adds a cool retro Chronograph to my collection!

[@NathanChisholm041]

@@Week_on_Wrist Nice mate bet it looks great love the muscle car vibe! I've just bought a Bulova lunar pilot on the bracelet. Enjoy...

[@MrHighbury]

Very nice 👍🏻 Think you picked the right colour there.

[@rbmwiv]

Now you mention it all my chronographs are on straps, well all but 1. 😂all on leather straps except for my Tissot it’s on a shark mesh, that’s a strap though not a bracelet.

[@orangedan5424]

I almost pull the trigger on this one just by the cool look. However the mineral crystal and aluminium bezel turn me off. The price is not cheap neither, would rather get 1963 chrono with sapphire and gooseneck with the price.

[@orangedan5424]

Nice try scammer...

[@Jdinaz]

Groovy man… but I think I’m going to pass. Might check out that Stratton. I have an ST-1901 that runs better than COSC. I hope it lasts a long time becuase they are certainly throw away movements.

[@Iexpedite1]

You should put the name in your description. In the future, someone will be looking and not finding your review.

[@TheShotenZenjin]

Sid James! And Tony Hancock died in Sydney on 25 June 1968…ok I’ll get my hat.

[@mica32j]

so what we have here is "vintage old stock". Old movement, rattily bracelet with a pressed clasp, poor lume, mineral glass. BUT what a looker

[@eits7090]

Hi Ya Jody i was just watching Bless this house last week luv the T. the watch is OK to

[@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls]

As a heterosexual who indeed owns a cow head facial skeleton... this is the listing I was waiting for 😊

[@mikedandurand3548]

That ad is hysterical. With the ageless wisdom of the Chinese, you would think they would figure out that their ad is gibberish in english. Not a bad watch though. Wouldn't mind a bulkhead in my collection.

[@34Media]

That holey band would better suit it i reckon . it does look nice tho i will give them that

[@IceDree]

Interesting watch. Bullheads aren't really my style though. I have never been a fan of egg shaped cases.

[@tablameister]

Thanks for the review. That language in the listing is hilarious!

[@TheWatchtowerWatchReviews]

I have to say, these look great, I just don't wear enough chronos to justify picking one up! That blue looks lovely though.

[@davepoole5582]

Ace show Jody mate..... I would love a bullhead head. And for the price to me it's a winner.... Pity its only splash proof.