Welly Merck Black Warrior Full Review

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[@GunGuy258]

I really like the looks of this. Ive been eyeing it for a long time.

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[@vincentrobinet2713]

Being that it is military styled, it would benefit from tritium tube illumination.

[@WATCHingJames]

Now that would be cool

[@MirrlyonTime]

Always great to see your take on watches esp since this is one I am also reviewing. As with personal preferences there are things you dislike that I like, butterfly clasp being one of them. I got the all silver stainless steel version which is a real looker. We agree on the movement, needs to change! Great job as always my friend

[@WATCHingJames]

Thanks mate. I’m looking forward to seeing your take on this one.

[@roofkorean6]

"We have a C60 Lympstone at home"

[@WATCHingJames]

You know CW is doing well when homages of their watches start to be produced

[@williamsipe1151]

I think this is the best model I have seen from them. I'm not a fan of all black, but I think this one looks quite good. A lot of good things going on in this watch. The only two things i don't like, and it's just my preference: 43mm is too big, and I don’t like butterfly clasp. Otherwise, a solid watch.

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[@Calm142]

Been looking for an all black watch. Just add this to my cart. Then found this video. Love the dark look

[@WATCHingJames]

If you can get it at a good price then it’s worth considering

[@fur_darkseid6427]

Looks like the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone 🤔

[@gregcall410]

Exactly. Apparently a lot of folks are oblivious to CW watch designs. I recognized this design right of the bat. It’s a total copycat watch. Just buy CW and don’t waste your money on crap like this. CW is super affordable IMO.

[@WATCHingJames]

I did think those hands looked very CW

[@SteelAddicted]

This is an exact copy of that model. I felt like this was a very strong design to be their own in-house design, lol. Like the other person said, the hands r a dead giveaway.

[@chrispekel5709]

@@gregcall410 Super affordable? Over a thousand dollars? You know what world average wage is something like 7k USD per year?

[@gregcall410]

@@chrispekel5709 affordability is clearly relative. The good news for you is that according to ChatGPT, “Some industry analysts suggest that over 90% of watches produced worldwide are priced under $1,000.” I guess you have a lot of choices then, including the one in this video. The good news for me, is that since I make a pretty good income, I can afford a to buy a quality watch that’s over $1,000. In the end, there’s something for everyone. My first watch was a Hamilton khaki field mechanical which cost me $450 and is honestly one of my greatest purchases.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

Black on black on black is really pretty! It would work well for tactical applications! The dial from the front almost looks like carbon fiber. All in all aa rather nice watch!

[@WATCHingJames]

The dial really does look like that. It’s not until you look really close that you see that it is not.

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@WATCHingJames I think they did a great job!

[@jonathanfrancis1207]

The real Christopher Ward has a carbon dial. This copy obviously couldn't do the same within budget

[@moneymikz]

If they are taking feedback, the first thing is change the name. Because I agree, they have some very interesting offers, especially their world timer.

[@moneymikz]

Changing to the logo is a good call

[@WATCHingJames]

I do like the logo. But the name looks odd on the dial.

[@WMWatch]

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[@moneymikz]

The compass bevel is a cool feature surprised you don’t see it more on field/adventure watches

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[@wallaguest1]

thats amazing! too heavy, but amazing, i like it a lot, the silver version looks better to me however. i didn't understand how the compass moved, and thanks to this video i get it now. Love it!

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[@grahamwallace]

They’ve already indicated that they are dropping the name from their dials and going to logo only. The sooner the better as they are off limits for me, and I suspect many other people, until they do. Guess they’ve got a huge inventory with the name on to sell first though.

[@WATCHingJames]

It would be a big improvement

[@ccampbell1117]

Interesting that the second hand is polished as other reviews and the AE pictures have an orange hand . Yes , it’s pretty much a carbon copy of the Christopher Ward Lympstone , the dial on that is compressed carbon fibre .thanks for that .

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[@pauldevey8628]

I agree, it gives off a Christopher Ward vibes. Love super compressors.

[@moneymikz]

It’s def a C60 homage but looks good

[@gregcall410]

It’s a copy of the CW c60 Lympstone watch.

[@WATCHingJames]

Turns out even more than that hahahaha

[@sivanstar]

James, 300m and no screw down crowns? and a see through caseback?? why not round it to 500m.. My Certina ds action diver and Helm Khuraburi are both 300m certified dive watches and even 200m miyako/monsters/samurai/citizen promaster/orca look, all of those certified, totally different. As mentioned in the comments, this is more than a homage to CW so if Welly Merck people are reading these comments and would like some feedback.. We would highly appriciate a Chinese brand wirh original designs, inspired by is also good. But common make yourself diffrenet from everyone else and be original. Ohh and use proper movements! no ghost position on watches..

[@WATCHingJames]

This one use a few improvements. But if found cheap enough it could be a good option if you like the design.

[@WMWatch]

Thank you for your video. The brand has been renamed to WM WATCH, and the W logo will be retained in our future watches. ❤

[@WATCHingJames]

A great update

[@watchsixto]

I like the look of it. I definitely need to get rid of the butterfly clasp. One thing that happens to me is that it usually pops open, and that won't be fun, especially if you take it swimming and you have to reclasp it

[@WATCHingJames]

I think this one on an orange strap would make it pop. Perhaps discard the bracelet. Hahahaha

[@Plexcom60]

No technical information on how they achieve a 300m depth claim with a push pull crown I suppose? Or do you think that's just a nominal figure?

[@dunderhay9169]

Good point, although it is no doubt possible, I'm not convinced those two crowns really are sealed to 30 bar pressure.

[@WATCHingJames]

I don’t think I would be testing that water resistance 😳

[@xpowerukaudi8776]

I like it . The only thing I'd really want to change is the clasp .

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[@jvduckmanton7162]

a cheaper C60 Lympstone ?

[@WATCHingJames]

Shows how popular CW has become that there are now homages of them.

[@SteelAddicted]

Do u know if this is a pvd finish? Or what the black coating is exactly? I’ve seen this and another one of there watches in this black finish but if it’s not pvd or dlc I know it want hold up. Obviously at this price it’s not dlc but pvd would be nice.

[@WATCHingJames]

I’ve actually not had a lot of experience with pvd watches so I can’t be entirely sure.

[@tyyven]

Looked at this one on last sale. Really like the look of and are my style of watch, just abit sad that they have a orange second hand on all the pictures but it dosnt seem to have that on all they send out. It just adds that little extra pop to the dial.

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[@jamesbell5610]

Love both my Welly Merck Ocean Series and World Timer. Very much angry about the defective Moon Watch they sent me that I back. This one looks cool. I however don’t “get” the inside compass dial and don’t like push/pull crowns. The dial finish is awesome looking though.

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[@BCallum]

Thanks for the video. I agree, it would not stick in my collection. Cheers!!!

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[@yoof01]

“actually reminds me a little bit of my Christopher Ward” How to lose respect from your viewers immediately. It’s a straight forward copy of the Lympstone, and since you’re a CW fan this isn’t simply a blunder, it’s an intentionally misleading downplay of the fact this is a copy.

[@WATCHingJames]

I did not know it was a direct homage when I made the video. I certainly picked up on the hands looking very CW. Shows you how well CW are doing that their are homages of them being made now.

[@Redcrown77]

I think it’s a good- looking military style watch.

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[@WahrheitMachtFrei.]

It's CLEARLY got "spec-ops" type aspirations...how are you not seeing it??

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[@thesolver1970]

I like this watch - another I'll probably get and put it on a dark orange leather strap! Needs tritium tubes though. I have the Welly Merck Dunhuang orange with black leather strap which I think is spectacular design and great to look at. Very different and is portraying signficant chinese/western culture intersection. I paid $5 extra for the full package expereince. Unfortuanately the bezel on the Dunhuang is slightly misaligned and has a lot of backplay, but can forgive that. Hows the bezel play on this one?

[@WATCHingJames]

Bezel is good. It would actually look great on an orange strap. Really make it pop.

[@praktikalpinoytechgsm8496]

Christopher ward on a better deal with the compass of a seiko and bezel of a luminox. Yep, better with nh35, but will make it thicker.

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[@L233233]

Stupid name aside, this seems to be a lot of value for the money. I like black watches and this one actually looks nice. €146? That's a really attractive price. The main issue that keeps me from ordering one right now is size. 43mm diameter, 13mm thickness and almost 50mm lug-to-lug. That's too chunky for me. If they'd shrink the thing by 8-10% in all dimension, this would be a much nicer watch. A bit lighter, too. I'd also happily pay the €30 or premium for a Miyota 9xxx movement. They should also ditch the weird brand name on the dial and just go with the logo, which actually doesn't look too bad.

[@WATCHingJames]

A few tweaks and this one could be amazing. As it stands it’s nice. Especially for the price.

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[@gregtolley3455]

They are really pushing the black version but, imo, the stainless is much better looking. It would look so much better with just the logo on dial.

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[@karlsenula9495]

I always wonder how that black coating on the bracelet will hold up. Also not a fan of faux textured dials or butterfly clasps. Lum is meh. Miyota 8215 movement is again not impressive - it is just fine. To me it is a lack luster release following their successful Worldtime watch. Ironically I like the all black concept.

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[@gregcall410]

Did anyone realize this is a direct copy of the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone? It’s a total replica watch. Even copies the carbon dial. I’m tired of watch companies that steal designs from other companies. Christopher Ward is already hugely affordable. The Lympstone is $1300 USD for 600m water resistance, ceramic unidirectional bezel, internal compass bezel, and a COSC certified movement.

[@Zotrax1946]

You’re right. An actual copy with a bracelet. Good catch man👍🏻

[@L233233]

You're right. That's probably why this thing looks so good for an AliExpress watch. Here's my problem with the CW, though. I hate it when watch companies half-ass things. Offering a black PVD watch without a black bracelet option is half-assing it. I really hate that so much. Baltic does the same thing. Black watch, no black bracelet. I don't like rubber straps and style-wise, leather usually doesn't work with those kinds of watches. So a black watch without a black metal bracelet is useless to me.

[@StephenWhiteLife]

@@L233233CW does offer a black bracelet. I own one.

[@WATCHingJames]

I thought those hands looked very CW

[@markhorstman5853]

Welly Merck , have a Homage of theirs , vacheron Constantine , $ 100,800.00 ! 😊 It's perfect .

[@dunderhay9169]

This really isn't my cup of tea, the brand is doing some interesting homages and I quite like the logo so when they drop the name, I might buy. As mentioned in anothe comment, is it really 300m WR without screw down crowns?

[@WATCHingJames]

I doubt it. Hahahaha

[@pauldevey8628]

Nice dial.

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[@ondrejzacek9243]

They should come with orange seconds hand, but they doesn't obviously. That's a shame. Nice review though.

[@WATCHingJames]

With it being so black a pop of colour would be nice

[@moonridemaiwohchand5076]

Hello james can you review TSAR BOMBA WATCH

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[@user-fy2vz3tu9x]

...a tendency to fade/chip ....a stainless steel would be a better option, I think.

[@WATCHingJames]

I think so too

[@edshull]

I like the internal rotating bezel. Other than that, blah.

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[@ZakDeCourcy]

Love the interesting face but I'm with you, not too keen on the all black

[@WATCHingJames]

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[@davekat4680]

She’s a large banger 🏴‍☠️

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[@StephenWhiteLife]

This watch is a blatant copy of the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone. I don’t know why no-one is talking about this.

[@WATCHingJames]

I see it as a positive for CW. If there are homages coming out it means they really have made it. Hahahahaha

[@cosmodoc]

The dial and hands are soo Christopher Ward! The watch is far too big though!

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[@micchan9894]

Good

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[@adk7962]

Not exactly for me. Especially since I don’t really like PVD / DLC watches. I think they have potential though. Thanks.

[@WATCHingJames]

I think it would have grabbed me more if it was steel. But that’s my preferences.

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[@zillsburyy1]

chris ward homage?

[@moneymikz]

C60 Trident for sure

[@gregcall410]

CW c60 Lympstone copy. I hate companies that do this. CW is already super affordable.

[@zhiqingChen-hq7vi]

@@gregcall410 If there is homag of CW, it means that CW is a product that everyone likes

[@WATCHingJames]

I thought it had a very CW look. Turns out yes. Shows how popular CW has become. Now being homages.

[@petersdrue]

This isn't an homage, it's a replica. Found a review channel to avoid.

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[@petersdrue]

@@WATCHingJames Sure. But it means I just can't trust your content and how are you supposed to watch a channel that's supposed to be informative if you can't trust it. People's channels that cover replicas know and tell you it's a replica. This just made me lose trust.

[@WATCHingJames]

Still. Thanks for WATCHing. I actually did not know when doing this review that it was a homage. I did think the hands were very CW. Which is why I said it.

[@stratogio]

This is the fake copy of a real military watch: Christopher Ward Lympstone. This is a copy watch that is good for empty and fake people. greetings from Italy

[@WATCHingJames]

You know CW is doing well when their watches start to be homaged. I wonder if a Belcanto homage will appear 😂😂😂

[@jasoncousins8689]

lol. A Christopher Ward rip off with an even worse name on it 😂 boot dirt 😂

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