Thank you very much Jody for this great review! just a couple of clarifications: production models won't be screw-down crown. Mass will come engraved with logo + côtes de Genève (check design on KS). For those who think this might be another KS crap, well you can buy my first watch now which is online after a succesful campaign with scheduled delivery (and never on sale). On the other hand, I'm very proud of this watch, it's refinement and all the hard work that took me since design till production of prototypes, it was not easy, and there is a lot of quality components and crafthmanship, like the bowl top layer dial, or the asymmetrical concave ellyptical shape case which you won't find in any other watch in the market today (maybe tomorrow). I hope you'll be able to appreciate it, thanks for your time, Sergio G. Di Renzo
@earthenjadis8199
5 жыл бұрын
Good to see the Pokemon Center are now making watches.
@Visitor555
5 жыл бұрын
Thats the best interesting lume from all watches ive ever seen, insane.
@zHumanfactor
4 жыл бұрын
I really like the design (no line/object in the face is there without a purpose) and the lume looks great.
@MrShoryuken1
5 жыл бұрын
Great to see something different and a little 'out there'. Think I'd like to see the concave sides brushed rather than bead blasted, and the case is a little long considering it is completely flat. But overall, a cool look! Unfortunately, I don't do Kickstarters as I've been burned in the past. If they offer a finished product at retail and it gets good feedback, I'd definitely consider it though.
@AWSAM335
5 жыл бұрын
That lume looks amazing
@JJexciter
5 жыл бұрын
Great looking watch...and...CROP CIRCLES! Hahahaha, quite an artistic vision you have there, Jody! That watch would be perfect if it was just a hair shorter from lug to lug. All the dimensions look perfect, but in the wrist shots, it appeared long across the wrist.
@dialanddram
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful watch, definitely a wild card! Not an every day piece but it always feels a little bit special when I take it out.
@raymondrichardson6061
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like something from the Jetson’s. It is refreshing to see something genuinely innovative. I really really like it. Cool, and dressy. Good luck to everyone involved in this one, I just know it will succeed.
@ElijsDima
5 жыл бұрын
Looks gorgeous in the sunlight.
@TinBin-Craig
5 жыл бұрын
its brill i really like love the retro style...
@EDCwithAaron
5 жыл бұрын
I actually really like this design, and I usually hate watches of this style/shape. Very well done!
@hiltonr1845
5 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how to feel about this one, but I think due to it’s unusual design big props to the makers. But that lume wow !
@hyssean12
5 жыл бұрын
Hate when people say "this won't be a good everyday watch". I mean why not it is just a watch like all other watches. I wear my sevenfriday p2/02 daily for the last 2 years now it is a great everyday watch. It's all about the person wearing it and not the watch. If you can pull it off everyday and it matches your style then I don't see why it isnt practical.
@stevenwymor1398
5 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous. Wish I had room for it in my collection. What a well executed piece. Thanks Jody.
@niveusgaius
5 жыл бұрын
Coolest watch you’ve ever reviewed. Good job!
@TheSweede12
5 жыл бұрын
I reminds me of my Vostok 710. Great video again
@ryan_bitzer
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely a wildcard watch for any collection! Thanks for the review! It really broadens my planetary horizons... I love the Blue (sunray) dial with dark blue Super-LumiNova and date and stainless steel case!!!
@reggiebannister4098
5 жыл бұрын
I love the design, personally. As soon as those little Chinese pirates start "getting inspiration" from it for $20 USD I'm gonna jump on it with both feet.
@chadr8264
5 жыл бұрын
This is my take as well. It is interesting, unique for now, but ultimately too expensive.
@hyssean12
5 жыл бұрын
You guys are wack. You buy fake cloned items. Anyone who wears fake shit is a fake ass fucker anyways. You guys don't see the value in quality I guess. Or maybe you are used to cheap shit.
@hyssean12
5 жыл бұрын
I mean where Is the pride of ownership if you buy a $20 clone or any clone for that matter. I guess you have no pride. Shame.
@Anthropomorphic
5 жыл бұрын
Get a Vostok with a ministry case and the "spaciest" dial you can find, then put a Murphy bezel with a blank insert on it. Not gonna look exactly the same, but it'll probably give you a similar feel if that's enough.
@hyssean12
5 жыл бұрын
@@Anthropomorphic this is a good recommendation. Much better than buying a fake watch.
@deanspeer1
5 жыл бұрын
very cool and definitely something different.
@uncouth420
5 жыл бұрын
Space Vostok.
@chadr8264
5 жыл бұрын
At over 5 times the price....
@jtec99
5 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh vostok is I one of my faves
@hyssean12
5 жыл бұрын
@@chadr8264 it's still a good price for what if is offering. $500 is a bargain.
@direnzowatches
5 жыл бұрын
@@chadr8264 lol, you don't have a clue!
@chadr8264
5 жыл бұрын
DIRENZO watches What; Is this piece not 5x the price of the Vostok? Did Jody get the price wrong? At least those are water resistant. Not because you are biased or anything... The product looks interesting as I’ve said. It’s unique and I dig the two colors of lume. I just think for a brand just starting out and not all that water resistant you’re asking too much. Just my opinion. It’s not an attack on you or anything. No need to be rude.
@MRFUCKOFF202
5 жыл бұрын
Looks really nice with the date especially, and yeah I’m thinking more aliens or tron than Bugatti
@CraigSheppard
5 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous colors. It's funny, as a watch to tell time, it bugs me because it's hard for me to read at a glance with the connected indices, but who cares IT LOOKS AWESOME! This would definitely fall into the category of "who cares about the time this is art on my wrist and I just love looking at it". And that lume! Great choice for a video. 👍
@charliedoyle118
5 жыл бұрын
Love the overall look of that watch. Thumbs up.
@tmf866
5 жыл бұрын
It looks like the kitchen wall clock my parents had in the 70s.
@andreaiacolina
5 жыл бұрын
I usually hate squared watches, but this one looks pretty good! Thanks for rewieving.
@TomajNagy
5 жыл бұрын
The case is spectacular, the dial is great, but the hour markers... I don't know. Something more conventional would be better maybe. Something reminiscent of a speed or rev dial in an old Bugatti 😉 Oh, and great video as always. Cheers mate!
@larryleyba6496
5 жыл бұрын
That is one unique bugger. I absolutely love the lume. I have mixed emotions about the overall watch. I think it could actually grow on me, however there are too many other watches at that price and less that would be preferable and appreciated right out of the box. I don't know if you have seen the new Seiko srpc line the srpc51, srpc 53, srpc55, srpc57 and srpc59. They are very monsteresque. Not quite as over the top as the actual monster but we'll designed for the person who likes the monster but not willing to commit to the intensity of the original. Thanks for the work you do, you are living the dream my friend.
@carpandrei7493
5 жыл бұрын
Amazing little watch. And that lume, that's really well done! Love the ideea. Finally people are starting to realize that by playing with lume they can add anther dimension to a watch. It's something else, it's also out of my budget, both kickstarter price and full retail price, yet I will keep an eye on it.
@jamesarthur6962
5 жыл бұрын
Love this piece it is so very different (reminds me a little of the Jensons or Thurderbirds), I got the entire collection off KS spread across our accounts (think I will prefer the NO DATE version personally). Looking forward to seeing it in person & gifting a few to some friends.
@a97b18b
5 жыл бұрын
I like when watches come with a watch roll!! Thinking of getting a squale and the roll is a plus or possibly a watch from Lorier
@itsabouttime9113
5 жыл бұрын
That is one cool looking watch! I had seen it on Instagram before, glad to see it made it to your channel!
@vinmarz
5 жыл бұрын
Seiko did this theme 2 years ago with their automatic series
@user-et8vm9cc3t
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, because with that design and those colours I immediately think "1930s cars". After a glance at a few pictures of 1930s Bugattis I can begin to see where their inspiration came from, but that's precisely -after a glance on a few pictures- .
@khronokraze
5 жыл бұрын
Great review. I really like this one. Great dimensions and original concept. Love the variety of lume which I've never quite seen such a choice and combination of lume before. Just very hard to choose which color. I like the orange with gray dial.. very "new" Tron Legacy for me.. otherwise, the many other colors also have their own charm. I would like to eventually see a bracelet option. I've discussed this with Sergio as well through one of the watch groups on Facebook.. something that looks as sleek as the case and hopefully unique and not just an off the shelf oyster, jubilee, engineer, etc.. If you had to go with one off the shelf, i still feel the tried and true oyster style bracelet would probably be the best match.. clean and simple, it won't be too distracting to keep focus on the main attraction which would be the unique case and dial. I would say the only other watch in fairly recent times, maybe at least a year ago or so that comes close to invoking a feeling of a really original case design like no other which is a good looking watch imho would be the Visitor Vale Park Officer.. of which I've had the pleasure to have owned for a good while. I also was bummed there was no matching bracelet offered with the watch at the time, but as I understand it there is finally one in development to be sold soon.. a very unique bracelet design at that. Anyways, going back to this Direnzo.. geeze.. super tempted to put a preorder on one.. but which colors?!
@JohnCharlesHallett
5 жыл бұрын
Great review, fun and informative at the same time. I love this watch, an original design which really works combined with high quality movement and materials. I don't think it's expensive for what it offers and I have no doubts about backing it on KS. This guy delivered before and I'm sure he'll do it again.
@MrPleers
5 жыл бұрын
Just wished they put some colour on the hands. But that lume looks so cool !!!
@dmntuba
5 жыл бұрын
FREAKIN BEAUTIFUL!
@highflying19
5 жыл бұрын
100% funded in 3 minutes they definetly did something right. cool wild card watch and not another diver homage.
@LDocena
5 жыл бұрын
Probably a thin single lock crown. With such a small crown, the gasket liner is probably also tiny, giving lackluster water proofing.
@navajasrs2402
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not saying Direnzo got this design tapping into other worldy alien intelligence in another dimension during a lengthy trance state after hitting his head on a toilet, but can a regular human person REALLY be responsible for a watch so out of the ordiniary?
@direnzowatches
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you : )
@tods.9947
5 жыл бұрын
A very fun review. Thanks Jody. To me it gets a lot of inspiration from 1970s Seikos.
@TheBadGuy1974
5 жыл бұрын
The got the dial right its nice and unique. The case shape not so good, the 22mm lug width?? The hands virtually can't be seen on some of the dials - or is it just my eyes? Overall a no but very nice dial.
@nunomendes2484
5 жыл бұрын
I like it! Reminds me of 70's watches. Too bad the price isn't in the 200 $-300$ range.
@daveho852
5 жыл бұрын
the dial is gorgeous in the sunshine ...
@Sanctified_EDC_Gear
5 жыл бұрын
Can anyone say , that 70's Show 😎😉
@47zero
5 жыл бұрын
Well that's something different! I like it (I think). Thank you.
@roamy3605
5 жыл бұрын
I'm seeing some criticism about this design. Glad to know it's a bit controversial. I wouldn't be buying this watch if everyone loved it. I mean, how many sub homage watches are we looking at week in and week out; some with a little extra color, a little design que here and there, maybe a bronze case, and that's about it. This Direnzo is stepping it up in my opinion. Completely original case design, check. Original dial design, check. Nothing else like it in Watch World, check. Good movement and easy to wear, check and check. Funky design and it actually tells time. Isn't this what we signed up for!?
@donp2166
5 жыл бұрын
Nice review, unique design. Fire up the flux capacitor!
@stantopp5874
5 жыл бұрын
I really like that!
@ashleyb66
5 жыл бұрын
Funkeeeeeeee and well done!
@williamparker2922
5 жыл бұрын
That is a unique one there... I like it. Great video and review.
@Trex100
5 жыл бұрын
I think it’s cool. Weird crown.
@0017Bulldog
5 жыл бұрын
Jody, great vid as usual. You are the best at sniffing out these unusual brands and finding the hidden gems. Keep up the great work mate.
@LVK15926951
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely a 70's look to it . Not my style but a conversation starter for sure
@TheSpritz0
5 жыл бұрын
I saw the website, there is a cool one with a GREEN dial!!
@maxverafrank7061
5 жыл бұрын
I actually really like the look of this watch... And I'd buy it if it weren't on kickstarter (b/c kickstarter doesn't accept PayPal)
@maxverafrank7061
5 жыл бұрын
Sergio Godoy it's just my particular situation. PayPal gives me 6 months to pay without interest, whereas my credit card has a really high interest rate that takes effect right away. :-\ but thank you, nonetheless!
@longbush
5 жыл бұрын
Like a lot about this except the dial. Case shape reminds me of old Seiko Iordmatics.
@Norman-yq3hl
5 жыл бұрын
Need me a pot o' gold. Way too many fun watches that I want to play with. Direnzo seems right when checking your flux capacitor. Ran into the HYGGE brand. Another offering out of the ordinary designs. Might be diamond or might be coal. I have no idea. Note: the dial and bezel of the Swordfish seems something of a nod to a 1950's Zodiac Diver. Another cracking good offering on your part. Thanks.
@hippoo25
5 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of the intro of Black Mirror...
@francismanela2344
5 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@nikitapisek2901
5 жыл бұрын
Hello, sir! May I ask what is your horoscope sign? Scorpion?
@stratonwatchco
5 жыл бұрын
Great watch and owner, I imagine it looks better in real life! I like your watch you wearing in the review! ;)
@direnzowatches
5 жыл бұрын
Yes damm...I've noticed right away!, I'm gonna talk with Kyle...
@markplayford5836
5 жыл бұрын
Like that one a lot. Different with good specs too. Would not call it 'Out Of This World' but certainly a lot more interesting than most micro brands. 😃
@Sanctified_EDC_Gear
5 жыл бұрын
I love it ...👍
@NihilisticHatred
5 жыл бұрын
Dial is damned near a direct copy of a Voutilainen a guy on Facebook was showing off a few months ago.
@eljhmt
5 жыл бұрын
I love Back to the Future! But even more, I like your videos. 😀
@karlsenula9495
4 жыл бұрын
Lol "I wish you could smell how good the dead cow is" ...
@stusims6567
5 жыл бұрын
Great spot as usual! Does it say something about me that when I start typing these comments, after listening to you, that I do so with a Scottish accent? Lol
@mr.morris2907
5 жыл бұрын
It looks like a Seiko Bell Matic with a swiss movement. ....Nothing wrong with that
@matttheoneonly6617
5 жыл бұрын
I pledged for one but I dont know if I am going to keep it. Thinking of getting a Balticus stardust instead
@fattmatt200
5 жыл бұрын
Can see this as a collectable in a decade or so. It looks like to me, of putting a round face in a oversized square faced case, but it seems to work. Problem is the £390 price.
@77cjam
5 жыл бұрын
Not for me but for everyone like me there will be multiple others who love it. Kudos to the designers for something that's different to your usual sub homage. Seems odd about the screw down crown and shame about the price, but stick the 9 little letters (Swiss made) on a dial and you can add $200 to any watch and people will buy, so can't blame them for charging it. As said nice to see a different style of watch doing the rounds and good luck to them 👍
@zakofrx
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a 70s Seiko with more lume. I wonder if they based the design on a 70s watch.
@David1808cyr
5 жыл бұрын
I’m in love
@TheWheelofLife100
5 жыл бұрын
1.21 gigawatts !!!!
@Masterpsflood
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a slim Vostok Ministry case
@MM-lq4xf
5 жыл бұрын
Who's watching in 1934?
@karlsenula9495
4 жыл бұрын
Take me to your leader ... we want to sell him a watch themed on our crop circles.
@navajasrs2402
5 жыл бұрын
Argh, I can't tell and it's driving me nutty: Are the sides of the case concave or convex?!
@JustOneMoreWatch
5 жыл бұрын
Concave! Optical illusion?!
@jeffreybowden9835
5 жыл бұрын
Excellent review as usual. Considering having to cough up now, then wait 7 months for a maybe delivery, would you buy this no name, no track record micro at that kind of coin ?
@hyssean12
5 жыл бұрын
It's not a maybe. It is happening for sure the project has been fully backed by like 5 times.
@jeffreybowden9835
5 жыл бұрын
Judging by other reviews, the kickstarter thing is never guaranteed. The 7 month time line is fussy and the design may or may not change, which doesn’t give confidence, especially from a company with zero track record.
@direnzowatches
5 жыл бұрын
@@jeffreybowden9835 I delivered on time my first watch, you can check that if you take your time to investigate about before criticizing.
@BuffaloWarrior7
5 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool, not for me but I can... holy shit the lume I NEED IT.
@TheMasonator777
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, Yes, but does it have a flux capacitor?
@TedCornish
5 жыл бұрын
Very pretty watch, looks well made with nice specs. Just a wee bit overpriced
@KaizerPalpatine
5 жыл бұрын
not just a wee bit tho my friend :D
@TedCornish
5 жыл бұрын
@@KaizerPalpatine how about a tiddlely bit lol ☺
@lonewolf30531
5 жыл бұрын
I wanted to hate the watch . Maybe a different dial color will help with the watches overall look.
@alexsdg3441
5 жыл бұрын
It seems like when a micro brands put "Sapphire crystal", "ETA, Sellita Swiss movement" and when it says "Swiss Made" on the dial, they all price them around $500 to $800 range. It just seems like that is a trend or something. Only difference being the design differences of dial & casing, mostly. And there are so many of those micro brands, doing the same thing. Change here a little, change there a little... without real innovations nor different specifications of movement...etc. As for this watch, yes, it is different and unique, in terms of aesthetics of dial and casing. I can not say that I want to buy one because I can see myself getting tired of this watch rather quickly due to the design. Honestly, I am still waiting for some micro brands to come up with real interesting innovations and ideas with $500 range.
@walibuns3395
5 жыл бұрын
Looks like something from the jetsons
@michaelkane6797
5 жыл бұрын
Love the dial, but the more I look at the case shape, the less I like it. Great video as always though!
@syndicatedsatellite7288
5 жыл бұрын
Take the watch off the strap. Throw it high up into the air. Take a picture at it's highest peak. Instant UFO picture to impress your friends...
@greamespens1460
5 жыл бұрын
I like to see attempts in making something different.
@ZiggyMangum
5 жыл бұрын
Totally off topic, but I’ve got to ask - are those boxes that spin those watches made to wind them?
@raserx63
5 жыл бұрын
Yup , watch winders.
@mattkillam2033
5 жыл бұрын
I really dig the case but not the face so much
@user-jk8rf2pw9h
5 жыл бұрын
Back to the Lume War II.
@jakeandrus3291
5 жыл бұрын
Do you say the date is "up there at the six o'clock" because you're in Australia?
@JustOneMoreWatch
5 жыл бұрын
Yes mate! I was looking at up upside down. Cheers!
@issachunt3418
5 жыл бұрын
Watch 8 Price 4 .. Again Swiss made? or just movement.
@Jason-og6ni
5 жыл бұрын
It would look better in a 36 - 38mm size.
@Andrew-J316
5 жыл бұрын
Interesting design overall, but really not for me. Appreciate the review though!
@gcaps7973
5 жыл бұрын
Is retro futuristic just modern?? 🤔🤔
@christianobrien4465
5 жыл бұрын
Ahhhhhh the 1930's...or is it really more 1970's? I say the latter, complete with crop circles!
@zsel81
5 жыл бұрын
Except lume i can't see anything worth $700. The production costs are probably below $150.
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