Top 3 YouTube Watch Review Channels

Top 3 YouTube Watch Review Channels 

Just a while back, I took it upon myself to research the top 5 watchblogs (https://timemachine.fi/top-5-watch-blogs/) that any watch enthusiast would be excited to visit. Today, I went a step ahead and went on a quest to discover the top 3 YouTube watch review channels. As the big watch fan, I often want to see things from another angles than a simple photo on Instagram or Google allows me to; hence, I opt for YouTube. However, there are literally millions of videos that sum up to thousands of hours of content, so searching for just the best horology and watch review channels on YouTube can sometimes seem like searching for a needle in a haystack. Do not worry, as I am here to pave you the road to the channels you will get addicted to in a matter of minutes! 

Bruce Williams

Bruce Williams is a fellow watch enthusiast who took his passion and turned it (luckily for us) into a YouTube channel. With something more than 30.000 subscribers, Bruce is happy to share his reviews and thoughts on everything watch related with his loyal followers. If you are big on hands-on demonstrations of popular watches you are going to love his genuine approach. For example, Bruce Williams is scoring some serious views on his Seiko watch reviews (https://timemachine.fi/seiko-skx-series-are-one-of-the-most-popular-wristwatches-our-review-explain-background-of-seiko-skx-models/), and the number one reason why he seems to get the big thumps up from every visitor is because he does not cover things up. This guy is here to tell you the good, the bad and the in betweens for any watch he might be reviewing! Visit him here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaRodMWenne0HEEvwc2b3pw

Armand The Watch Guy 

This channel is dedicated to the very history of watches, buying guides and reviews as well as some other watch related content. What you’re going to like best is probably the way he sorts his videos; for instance, you could find anything from luxury watches, budget-friendly watches, or maybe over the best dive watches under $500 – the opportunities are endless. Spoken in all honesty, I would appreciate if this guy used more hands-on demonstrations rather than using static stock images to explain the features of the watch in question. If you are willing to overlook that, I promise you his reviews won’t disappoint and his opinions are based on facts worth hearing. Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHIX-5xM8Yn5CcPgizFC5Ug

A Blog to Watch

When we talked about the top 5 watch blogs, A Blog to Watch (https://www.ablogtowatch.com) took the number one place on my list. Imagine how thrilled I was when I found out there is a YouTube channel as well! A little bit of history: Ariel Adams has been making watch content ever since the Internet ‘became a thing’. The oldest video dates back to 2009 and was published under the name “A Blog to Read”. Nowadays, the gang behind A Blog to Watch works tirelessly to provide watch enthusiasts worldwide with a bunch of watch reviews and related content on frequent basis. Crafter Blue rubber strap for Seiko SKX. Even though his reviews more often cover luxury watches, every now and then you can see some killer mid-tier affordable watch reviews. Regardless, I strongly advise you to visit A Blog to Watch’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/aBlogtoRead) since there’s plenty of fun stuff!  

If you have favorite YouTube watch review channels that you’d like to add to this directory, please feel comfortable to suggest them in the comments section below. Your opinion is highly appreciated. Thanks and happy browsing!

Read another blog post : Review of Neckmarine Vintage Chrono NKM935J02 by Relojes Asequibles

Review of Neckmarine Vintage Chrono NKM935J02 by Relojes Asequibles

The story behind the review

We made collaboration with Relojes Asequibles watch blog. The man behind Relojes Asequibles watch blog is nice and charm watch enthusiastic Juan. Our collaboration started by change. Timemachine.fi have some spanish followers in Instagram and one of them contacted me because this follower has Finnish wife. We discussed about watches and other nice things, and later on he mentioned that by the way: “I know man who writes watch blog in Spain”. Of course I was curious to know more and then I contacted to Juan personally. After few emails we decided to make collaboration and I sent watch review to him. We decided to donate watch after review to person who contacted me in first stage. 

Relojes Asequibles watch blog is located in Spain so if you are able to understand Spanish, you can read original review in link here: https://relojesasequibles.wordpress.com/2018/11/16/review-neckmarine-vintage-crono-nkm935j02/  ,but if not, you can find free form English translation here.

Review of Neckmarine Vintage Chrono NKM935J02 by Relojes Asequibles

First of all, Neckmarine is a new brand for Relojes Asequibles for a review. Neckmarine is a Spanish watch brand and brand a relatively large catalog where you can find mostly affordable quartz watches. Neckmarine credits includes that brand is the Official Sponsor of the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation andofficial watch of the Spanish Olympic Sailing Team. Fans of water sports may have a reason to purchase Neckmarine because some models wear the shield of the federation. As mentioned Neckmarine have several collections in their catalog and this reviewed watch belongs to the Vintage series. Let’s make a review and see main features.

In Spain there are unfortunately very little watchmaking tradition as compared to other European countries. It is very interesting that there are national brands today try to open a gap in this complicated world. The vast majority of them do not produce the product within national borders, but watches are designed in specific country and then the manufacturing process is outsourced. We have to take this into account when buying a watch of these national brands, but it is better to be this way that there is no Spanish brand of watches, so if you see a watch that fits you with design and price do not dismiss it for the simple fact that it is from here and so you will be contributing to our industry being developed further.

When the watch received, the first thing that draws our attention is that in the packaging of the watch. Package has xxternal carton part labeled the name of the brand and the claim of sponsorship of the national sailing team. Once we put a side this cardboard box, we found watch box itself. It is not a very elegant presentation but it fulfills its purpose. Perhaps another presentation would have been better solution because of nature of the watch. The watch comes with typical tag, instruction manual and documentation.

Once tag is removed from the watch, we can see how light it is, because it has quartz movement and with a NATO strap. Weight is more than 50g which makes it very comfortable to wear and almost does not notice it on the wrist. The material of the strap is of good quality and laser engraved logo of the brand in buckle is looking great. Since we are talking about this type of straps, they give us an almost perfect fit on the wrist and get along very well both in winter and in summer. They can be changed with at remendous ease (so we can combine them with our outfit) and also give us an extra security of not losing the watch if a spring bar is broken because the clock is always held by the other. By a normal strap or bracelet if a spring bar breaks, the watch inevitably goes to the floor.

The case of the watch is 42mm of diameter and finished in black PVD, just like the crown and the buttons. The back cover is blind and snap off type. The thickness of the watch is just 8mm and because of that watch will easily enter below the cuffs of the shirts.

The crystal is mineral and has a domed shape, which makes the case looks great with the vintage style what Neckmarine wanted to give to this watch. The dial is black and has a very interesting texture, at 9 we find the logo of the brand and at 3 the date. And at 6 o’clock and at 12 o’clock there are sub-dials. The first one is the second hand of the clock and the second one that counts the minutes of the clock. It is a very nice arrangement, but there is a minor problem because the chrono minutes from 20 to 40 are not marked and you have to count them by eye.

The subs and chrono seconds are red, which is a very attractive aesthetic. The hour and minute hands, as well as the applied indexes, are silver-colored so that reading the time is very easy because a good contrast is achieved on the black dial. NDC strap, Marine, Nationale strap, Polywatch - watch crystal polish, Crafter Blue strap, Crafter Blue rubber strap for Seiko SKX, Cheap watch strap, Bergeon 6767, spring bar tool, Seiko sumo rubber strap, Skx rubber strap, Time Tutelary watch winder,20mm natostrap,20mm leather strap,22mm natostrap,22mm leather strap,Watch blog

The caliber used in this watch is Seiko YM91 which is a simple and reliable quartz caliber that counts among its characteristics with a chronometer capable of measuring 1/5 “and an average battery life of 5 years. Simple, but that fulfills more than enough for its purpose. A watch with a beautiful aesthetic and it reminds one of the Undone that has reviewed. Watch is reasonably well finished for this price range and it can fill very nicely the quartz watch hole of our collection.

That was very realistic and well made review by Juan from Relojes Asequibles. Thank you for collaboration! You can find this specific model in sale here: https://timemachine.fi/product/neckmarine-vintage-nkm935j02/

Best Marine Nationale strap attributes you will come to know now

The strap plays an integral role, irrespective of then watch strap or fitness tracker strap. There are straps that are designed for the sake of soldiers but now people are carrying for every day. One can find different qualities in the Marine Nationale Strap. These straps are simple and attractive. The military –motivated watch straps that connect separately to each of the watch’s lug bars for special security, if the bars come out.

• Marine Nationale Strap has amazing value:

One can visit to see the store about the watchstrap and stylishness, practical, versatility, and cool. It is best to deal yourself with the five-stripe grey and black nylon fabric Omega NATO strap. It is the most affordable and people love to do branding.

• Straps are practical:

To know about the practical utility strap, one must know it has military history. It is made with double durability and easy-care product. These straps attach separately to each of the watch spring bars.

• They come in lots of styles and colors:

One can enrich the practicality of straps in a versatile range of colors and with different hardware details. These straps are now coming in rubber, leathers, Perlon as well as conventional ballistic nylon. This rubber forms are like military Jeep strength and at the end of the enemy like bad weather and water lies behind it.

• The perfect support for the watch:

They are suitable partner for games and field watches. It is specially so if one don’t want to carry a costly luxury bracelet or watch where the connections could get extended by grit and sand. The twist of the straps is a climber.
Taking place of a standard, Marine Nationale strap is an effective way to make budget-friendly timepieces look-while wearing the watch in a decrease way than salubrious atmosphere where this watch can easily attract attention.

• Increase the watch collection:

There are strips in various colors and material. It is the best way to increase the stock of watch collection. Researchers proved that one can get original straps and bracelets. It will complement the strategy or the owner can possess the retro look.

• These straps are affordable:

They have demonstrated budget-friendly watches. One can only watch manufacturers or one can get good timepiece. Many people have a high-quality is a super-luxury timepiece which will be cool. It is the quality band. One must get to know the basic color theory and someone can watch and strap always support.

Polywatch - watch crystal polish is very easily found. One can find it online markets. The online shopping has given new edges to the marketing. Polywatch spread comes with a piece of cotton on the watch glass. They have rapid specification polish and the watch glass comes with a new shine and splendor. There is deep scratches need repeated medication. The plastic lenses are lightly polished and dissolved with clear particles. The material will be less than the polishing of glasses with polishing machines and the scratched areas will be handled more efficiently.

Read our another blog post : Timemachine.fi is releasing own Makine brand products

Timemachine.fi is releasing own Makine brand products

We are launching our very own brand which is called “Makine”. Makine name is coming from our company´s name. Makine is now running for 3 years. Our company is working different kind of business fields and we can say that our company is conglomerate.

We have already added new Makine brand products to our store. First products based in Makine are clothing products. There can be found clothes like shirts and hats including Makine brand as well other watch related printed and embroidered shirts and hats. We will bring more cloth products available soon with unique and artistic design. In October we will release our own Makine watch straps. There will be elastic straps and new kind of adjustable nato straps available. All products will have Makine icon in buckle and Makine text in first keeper. Some of products will be available only with black PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) coating.

Makine has “long history” and is based in true story

We have to go back to the 60´s. It was the unstable time when my father went to do military service in Turkish Cypriot army. After compulsory military service, my father served army between 1964–1970. Because of unstable situation in Cyprus in the late 60´s, there were also many of Finnish UN (United Nation) soldiers to keep peace in Cyprus. Father of mine get familier with these helpful and friendly Finnish soldiers. They gave spark to my father to move away from Cyprus to Finland. Marine Nationale strap

1970 my father went to study Istanbul University. His main subject was “History of England”. Because of student disorter in Istanbul University in early 70´s, my father had to end studying. After this, my father dicided to move Finland in 1972. My parents met in 1973 and are still together in these days.

Our family has lived bilingual environment. Our family has followed to live decent life. Our values are family-orientation, kindness, respect others and encourage to follow your dreams.

I have always been active person and intrested in technical things. I have also studied mechanical engineering 4 years in Helsinki, Finland. Based to my personal background and legacy and perseverance of my father, I have chosen to take Makine to my company´s name. “Makine” is Turkish word and means “machine”.

I think we all love machines (Makineler). Airplanes, cars, motorbikes and watches, they all have heart of machine. The heart of Makine!

Kindly Regards,

Jari

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Originally published at https://timemachine.fi on September 6, 2019.