Momentum Steelix Eclipse Solar. Canadian watch EH...

[@CanadianBeachcomber]

Thank you for doing this review. I knew about this company when I first started collecting but forgot about them because they are rarely reviewed. Imagine that, two good watch companies in my own backyard. 🇨🇦

[@watchmewithwatches]

Glad I could help!

[@AlexanderB.]

I'm a bit divided about this watch. I like its overall aesthetics and the fact that it's a slim solar quartz. The black dial with orange accents just works with the green strap. Yet I wish it was a little bit smaller

[@watchmewithwatches]

I agree, what size would be the sweet spot you think?

[@AlexanderB.]

@@watchmewithwatches Something between 39 and 40 mm I reckon.

[@karlsenula9495]

@@AlexanderB. I'd say definitely 40 but even 41. 39 imo is great for a classic dress watch but you want slightly larger for a field watch ... also obviously depends on your wrist size - mine is 7.5 inches so even a 42mm would sit well on mine (I have larger that don't really bother me, Cadisoak - the original big one, original Pagani 43mm Hulk and a flieger 44mm).

[@bubba1138]

Received mine a few days ago and I agree that it is great field watch. Well finished and top notch customer service. Thanks again for this review.

[@mc50992]

Thanks for the great review. Hello from Canada. Thank you for your kind words.

[@jadutton2008]

I have owned a Monentum for several years. Really good value for money. It is nice to see someone review one of their watches.

[@watchmewithwatches]

I have really been enjoying it, great watch

[@Jacked153]

Never seen a rubber strap that punches the holes like that, really clever actually. Looks like a smart watch, something about that army green colour is fab

[@watchmewithwatches]

Its such a clean design over all.

[@5wanderers8]

I've got a couple of Momentum watches, and they really are superb. Fantastic value.

[@loganholmberg2295]

I love Momentum's customer service as well. I have a GMT watch from them that I sent in for a service. They'll extend your warranty for a year or 2? if you send it in before your warranty expires I think. Anyway I sent it in to get the battery changed of all things plus I found out they'll upgrade most of the watches they sell with mineral crystal to sapphire for a very reasonable fee. I was so pleased with what they did that I purchased their Fieldwalker Automatic watch last year. That's a great Auto for the price. So I've been twiddling my fingers thinking of getting a Steelix from them for years now and now with the solar version I think I might take the plunge in the new year. Thanks for the review.👍 Oh and FYI to anyone thinking of purchasing direct from Momentum. They offer great deals on their site for days like Fathers day. I got my Fieldwalker for 30-40? percent off on Fathers day last year. So if they have something you like but its too expensive for you check in at their website or sign up for their newsletter. You might find a deal you can't pass up latter. Also coupon codes lie happyb-day (10 percent off) usually work year round so googling some coupon codes before you buy will pay off if you are not purchasing around a holiday.😀

[@StefanBacum]

I wanted to get one but i am still on the fence about it being a 44 mm case and 51 mm L2L. I love the way it looks, i also like the solar version. But, i ordered a Steeldive 1940 steel case, as it is a better choice for my wrist at 39mm and 48 mm L2L, if i remember well. Maybe i will get one of these as well, as i really love the look of it. Great review, as always!!

[@StefanBacum]

@@tonyxxx9463 Yeah, i remember the 38's, but dont ask why, i think they look a bit more "childish".. Eventually i will get the 44mm variant, but right now i am excited for 2 watches, the Steeldive '40 i ve mentioned and my Swatch Irony will return to me with a custom made strap which i ve been waiting for for 3 weeks. The Steelix can wait a bit :))

[@duckrutt]

The SD1940 is a nice watch, I've got the older ('older') sword hand version. Chucked a black date wheel on it and it looks great. The crown could be a little bigger and stock strap is stiff enough to slice bread but that's an easy fix.

[@bubba1138]

Thanks for the review! I’m considering this watch.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Its such a great adventure and activities watch. ☺

[@Mannin_Watch_Time]

Oh how I chuckled when you introduced mminch 🤣! “Puts it about a bit”. Great review Dan and entertaining as always 👍! The specs on this watch are very impressive for the price. Possibly only solar divers for Citizen could compete but then you’d have to forgo the sapphire.

[@watchmewithwatches]

I think this watch may need to be compared to a citizen eco drive....

[@Mannin_Watch_Time]

@@watchmewithwatches I have one you can review, I can send it in if you like? The Citizen BN0151-09L?

[@watchmewithwatches]

@@Mannin_Watch_Time thays very kind of you! But I already have one in the collection!

[@Mannin_Watch_Time]

@@watchmewithwatches , can’t wait for your head to head 👍. I’m so impressed with your quality content. 😎👌👍!

[@brewblade8318]

Great video, stories and review. I have one and love it as well. Momentum is extremely underrated watch maker.

[@orlandodasilva2529]

I very recently started watching your channel (subscribed I promise haha) because I mostly collect funky Timex pieces, old and new, and you had a great honest review on the Marlin. I just bought my first Momentum watch and you have one of the few reviews of this watch brand on KZbin! Thanks for the Canada love too by the way, as a country we're suckers for compliments... individually not so much. Wishing you much success with this channel!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks for your kind words, and I always appreciate people enjoying my work. All the best, Dan.

[@JMK15]

This was such a great review. So helpful. Learned a lot about this watch and band. 🙏🏻

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks mate 👍

[@spencegoddard8456]

Bought a Momentum Atlas Titanium a few years back, absolutely bomb proof field watch, sapphire crystal, amazing accuracy, these watches need more revues, they blow the competition away

[@DanBarksey]

I’ll let you know after I receive my Torpedo blast Eclipse Solar , the set it , forget it watch for hiking , camping .

[@3rdstone1]

Wow! I have a SKX which I bought modded quite cheap, for the purpose of further modding (my first modding, had to try that). I'm getting the parts piece by piece. But the funny thing is that it will look VERY similar to this one when I'm done: The bezel, dial, hands and of course this Momentum has the crown at four o'clock like the SKX. Obviously I think this field watch looks great! The "making your own hole" on the strap was a fun little feature as well. Great specs for the buck IMHO.

[@karlsenula9495]

Fantastic look to it - love the color combo ... not your standard field watch. Going on the list (although I'm still on a bit of a Steeldive binge right now).

[@pdmotors5027]

Never heard of the brand before, but it looks like they carry an interesting range of watches...

[@leonardo75]

I used to see them at local Canadian retailers like Sportchek, etc. Sober style and excellent craftmanship... but none of them were solar powered. As soon as I saw this watch I placed an order and I received it today. It's beautiful!

[@WatchWitt]

Good looking watch. Thanks for turning us on to this brand!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Any time!

[@thomaslinton5765]

Have a green-faced one coming. Looks like a green strap in is the future. 👍

[@watchmewithwatches]

I wish I could find purple straps. They would go with green watches!

[@benjamr68]

It seems to tick all the boxes for a good field watch and solar is good. I have two solar watches and they are awesome. Not quite sure about the arrow/hand pointing to the date window?? Looks like a mini GMT hand. Dan, I'm getting a bit worried about Sid. Haven't seen him in any of your videos for a while. Are you feeding him enough flies?

[@watchmewithwatches]

Well, sid is getting dangerously large to the point where I get concerned for our safety. He may need to be released into the wild

[@tedblack2415]

There's something about it that's quite appealing as a grab n' go tool, i wasn't expecting to like it at all ,i agree there is sort of a caricature of a watch about it but it works well legibility wise,i can see why yr into it.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Its weird. Its a fun looking watch, yet a proper piece of kit at the same time.

[@djswagerrstark9081]

Good job Dan! Next time Bertucci watch, check them!

[@watchmewithwatches]

I'm tempted, but something just doesn't click with their design for me .

[@asianhobbitshaving3050]

So, a Citizen Tough watch met a Rolex Explorer(ladies model), at a bar. One thing led to another, and roughly a year later, they gave birth to this watch. In a way, it has elements of both parents.

[@jeb-zf4un]

Looks loads better in wrist than thumb nails

[@kevinhooper2787]

We have wonderful sunlight here to but we get a bonus MELANOMA 😫

[@desertsurvival8235]

I'm really pissed with you after watching this video I went on their website and orders me 1, solar sapphire with my name imprinted on the watch, so thanks for convincing me to buy this watch , can't wait to get it.

[@VzDkz]

Would you ever move to Canada?

[@watchmewithwatches]

Yes

[@Thomas-dz4eg]

Momentum watches are only assembled in Canada, they are not made in Canada. Every single part is out sourced. My movement is Swiss, the strap is Italian and everything else is made in China! l do like my Wayfinder

[@briancolyer8483]

Going to check them out, looks like it would be right up my street....impressive....⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@watchmewithwatches]

I don't massively like most of the range they have, yet this looks so good to me!

[@briancolyer8483]

@@watchmewithwatches I think you have the best of there current offerings....but I do think it's worth keeping an eye on them....not convinced about some of the prices but labour costs in Canada and the US are a major factor here....⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alanwright3172]

Not too bad a watch for 200 but the rest of the range seem a tad expensive , €270 with miyota quartz movements. and €650 for an NH35!

[@watchmewithwatches]

Must be down to cost of labor?

[@iangraham705]

While the rubber band looks decent I think aesthetically it would be better on an olive nato

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thats a good idea. I wish I remembered to show the ones I have in stock! Missed a trick there

[@iangraham705]

@@watchmewithwatches eejit😀

[@bushtrash2286]

Okay okay I'll buy one damn it.....

[@davemck1887]

Mmm, not my cup of tea this one but they've got lots of other models to choose from, so you're bound to find one to suit you. I've seen lots of good press about this company. 👍 Great review Dan. Regards to Geepas

[@watchmewithwatches]

Thanks Dave!

[@Awesomejojo]

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[@piquetuk]

I'm having a custom Vostok built that's not a million miles away from this.

[@watchmewithwatches]

Would love to see it!

[@piquetuk]

@@watchmewithwatches I'm dragonboykelly on IG, it's mostly watches anyway. Vostok is due the beginning of Dec, you can be sure I will be posting the moment it arrives.

[@snakeplissken5480]

to my eyes the date window could be better done

[@mrbensdonair]

Ahem, I think you mean “eye” sir

[@snakeplissken5480]

@@mrbensdonair lol vey good

[@rothaarige3896]

Don't be so jealous of us, we have the absolute worst leader in human history.

[@LEGOTROLL1]

Run by a tyrant, set on destroying the Canadian family and their values. 😥