I splashed £40 on a new watch and did an unboxing video.
Unfortunately my prefered option of presenting it, @3speak, is having issues at present so I've started a YouTube channel.
The watch is a Pagani Design offering, model PD-YS005.
This is 41mm automatic watch powered by the Seiko NH-35. The NH-35 is a workhorse of the watch world and you'll find it in many watches priced between £3-500.
The watch claims to be have sapphire crystal glass and I've seen other reviewers who have tested it confirm that, while it is a lower quality crystal, it is an accurate claim.
The claim to being waterproof is not one I shall be intentionally testing, but hopefully it holds true for any accidental dunking.
I'm pleased with the way the watch looks and how it feels on the wrist. For £42 I'll be happy if it lasts as long as the Spinnaker watch I paid a few hundred for, and which now has a detached winding stem.
Here is the watch with the strap sized down for my wrist:
As a coda, this was the only watch community I could find, and it has obviously not had much activity.
Who are my folks who like their watches? Let us see your daily wears that cost a tenner, your knock-offs and homage for regular use, and the premium watches that you delight in wearing.
I'm sure @beatminister would be happy to see some activity here.
I certainly am happy to see someone posting here in the Time Piece Community! I had given up on it, tbh.
To your watch:
I dont know it myself, but its certainly sailing under a big name. I wonder if its really ok with the italian hyper car manufacturer. Because they stand for extreme quality and performance - and prices.
A Seiko NH automatic movement is sure a decent movement, I have several watches with it. Also some that are branded "DeTomaso" - do you sense a similarity here... :)
But such watches are usually made in China. Which doesn't automatically mean they are bad. They can make pretty good products if they want to. The "Invicta" watches are a good example.
Well, have much fun with your new watch! And feel free to post more clock related stuff here.
Best regards,
Pete