I wish I had good things to say about Draken. Unfortunately, Michael chose not to stand behind the piece he sold me (a Tugela 2.0) which had a bezel misalignment issue that he chose not to remedy, attributing it to tolerances in manufacturing. Unlike either Zelos or Straton... those gents cheerfully took their watches back and fixed the problem. You don't just buy the watch, you buy (and wear) the brand. I don't wear it as a result, and I wish it were different. It was a lesson for me, and it should have been one for him. Hopefully he has matured, as you said, and has learned to deal with issues like that properly.
@brianmsahin
Жыл бұрын
Jody, I was part of a loose knit multi national mountaineering group and we climbed Aoraki in 2003 What a great but difficult experience it was. Sadly the day after we descended an avalanche killed 4 climbers. It's a very unforgiving place and I remember hearing that rumbling sound and we were praying that nobody was on that part of the mountain. This is the risk of course and you must accept it. That was a fun unboxing and a very nice watch that is sized for most people.... Thanks for the great review and the bittersweet memories.
@leroythecoffeegeek4611
Жыл бұрын
Do you mean the Mt Tasman NYE avalanche that killed Paul Scaife of Adventure Consultants and some clients? It was pretty awful. I was up at Tasman Hut a few days later and the mood was very sombre.
@brianmsahin
Жыл бұрын
@@leroythecoffeegeek4611 Yes, Leroy, it was on Mount Tasman indeed. Should have clarified. We had climbed Mt Cook, should have made it clear. 31 December. A terrible day. ☹️
@leroythecoffeegeek4611
Жыл бұрын
@@brianmsahin I wasn't criticising you at all, just clarifying. As you say it was a very sad moment in NZ mountaineering.
@BroMorris0341
Жыл бұрын
That Zulu version is really making it hard for me to save money.
@MadMax76er
Жыл бұрын
Yep that would definitely be my choice👌
@federicoprice2687
Жыл бұрын
@@MadMax76er Fully agree!
@peasantrobot
Жыл бұрын
The only one that matters!
@Nerdzombiedisco
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing as I came across your comment. 🫣
@Kinegos
Жыл бұрын
can't stand the handset on the zulu at all. And the dial just seems way too busy. I went with the Vector. But it's awesome they gave options for the same watch.
@brunocraighero2460
Жыл бұрын
Nice, right proportioned, clean, simple, easy to read and good looking, this is a good piece! ...I'd love to see it on a thick leather strap too, something old school like a stitched one, just to see how it will look.
@garypetersen5803
Жыл бұрын
I am glad Draken finally made a watch small enough for me to wear. I was lucky to get one of the Redbar Special Editions.
@SteelHand071
Жыл бұрын
Damn you Jody, I now have the Flieger on pre-order. Who needs food when there's quality watches to be had.....
@sixtring73
Жыл бұрын
Really cohesive design and looks quality. I do love a knurled crown too!
@MPiKMS72
Жыл бұрын
The use of the chapter ring for that text is a neat idea, great use of space. The case seems a bit clunky, maybe it seems more svelte in hand and on wrist?
@johnsrabe
Жыл бұрын
I did not smile at the unboxing, but I did smile 7:36 at the glowing dragon. That’s cool!
@JustOneMoreWatch
Жыл бұрын
Ha! Win some, lose some I guess.
@johnsrabe
Жыл бұрын
@@JustOneMoreWatch I am easily but idiosyncratically amused.
@kabdu68
Жыл бұрын
Wow. That’s a beauty, Jody! I love that you look for variety in your reviews. Definitely going to look more closely at this one for myself. Thank you
@chronos-calculus
Жыл бұрын
Yes, I did smile when I saw the "cell phone case" packaging. 😃Very creative! As always, great review and no April Fool's!
@lefroy1
Жыл бұрын
A lot to like about this one. The case and dial are just lovely. The movement at that price, not so much. Would rather pay for a 9000 series than Tokyo striping hidden under the solid caseback.
@daveyoder9231
Жыл бұрын
Pretty cool! I love field watches and this one really grabs my attention. Thanks, Jody!
@AdAce21
Жыл бұрын
I preordered the redbar edition and after watching your review, I'm even more excited to get it in-hand/on wrist!
@williamdwyer3856
Жыл бұрын
same here!!!
@TheMainCore
Жыл бұрын
I like it! Clean but interesting. I also like that Draken in Swedish means The Dragon so it almost feels lokal. Cool watch!
@megasoid
Жыл бұрын
I have the Red Bar Edition of the Aoraki on order (all 50 nnow sold out), which is due to arrive next month. Thanks for the review Jody.
@sparkyjas
Жыл бұрын
Another great review. I've been lucky enough to pre-order one of 50 Aoraki 1st edition. With red chapter ring. Can't wait for its arrival.
@thomasmargolis6057
Жыл бұрын
The DRAKEN on the watch reminded me of the INVICTA practice of branding. I have no problems with that DRAKEN choice. Quite + thoughts of it.
@CollaborativeDataAccounts
Жыл бұрын
I like the lume and the etching on the case.
@leonardotrelles8358
Жыл бұрын
Even though this is not my cup of tea I realize this is a very nice done watch, a brand to be seen
@MrKanjidude
Жыл бұрын
I prefer center seconds and preferably a date at 3 o'clock, but I have to admit that is a gorgeous looking watch, especially the Zulu. Rugged but clean. Great case too!
@SingleTrackMined
Жыл бұрын
Draken make some great looking watches. This one is beautiful. Esp the Mil-Spec. Cheers!
@sinjinadams2862
Жыл бұрын
I like it! The packaging it comes in is fantastic! I wish more companies would do this. Boxes are nice but nice cases like this and watch rolls that you can use to hold and store your watch are much nicer.
@zilundtexas
Жыл бұрын
So jealous you have yours. My Flieger is on pre-order and I can’t wait.
@JustOneMoreWatch
Жыл бұрын
This one has to go back!
@scottbeckett4190
Жыл бұрын
Having travelled to NZ many times I have a real bond with the country. Didn’t know about Draken. Will def learn more. But I have some Canadian watches to buy first! Merci.
@mattys1467
Жыл бұрын
Have to say, that is a very decent effort. Like you say, they have been doing it long enough to now know what works and what doesn't.
@SuperMariooo25
Жыл бұрын
Looks similar to Joel's watch in The Last of Us. Loved the packaging and unboxing too.
@JustOneMoreWatch
Жыл бұрын
Great show, great game!
@AlexanderB.
Жыл бұрын
Very nice watches, all four of them, and reasonably priced. But I don't understand the strap choices. Being quite thick, I'd wear this on a two-piece strap only.
@justinfrakes4186
Жыл бұрын
Just got my Akori today. Glad I pulled the trigger. My only other field watch is a Seiko 5 series and this Draken is a nice complement. My first nato strap too.
@robertoakes666
Жыл бұрын
Excellent, pre-ordered the ltd one with the red ring before they sold out.
@oliverwiantrmerholme112
Жыл бұрын
I like this! When I went to NZ in 2015 I actually climbed a peak called “single cone” in Queenstown 😅 Cheers my friend!
Thanks, Jody, for such an excellent review of the new Draken watch. I pre-ordered mine in the Zulu version. Only 18 left of that version. 😮
@BosunM8James
Жыл бұрын
Not normally a fan of bunt straps but it works with this watch. Nicely designed and all models look great, especially the Zulu, in my humble opinion. The case is cool but the wee patch is awesome.
@e28forever30
Жыл бұрын
“Bund”
@robertdufour2456
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Another great presentation!
@ericbuller5003
Жыл бұрын
Just ordered the Zulu. Thank you for the recommendation and fantastic videos! I never miss one. Second time now that you’re soothing but persuasive voice has forced dollars to fly from my bank account.
@jamesblonde2271
Жыл бұрын
Great looking watch. Nice vid mate.
@dylanharrington744
Жыл бұрын
You’ll wake up the whole House when opening the Watch Case in the morning. I can’t ever imagine a scenario where I’d wear a Bund Strap, but the other one looks Ok. Loved the Numerals though.
@EK_Beast
Жыл бұрын
This one vibes with Nathan Drake from Uncharted a bunch. Would consider it to be a perfect option for his character.
@TheGreatest1974
Жыл бұрын
Looks great with the leather strap.
@kylesalisbury6789
Жыл бұрын
I have a draken trug and it has a red bezel. One of the only watches I have that ever had a random compliment on the street. I might buy this one just to support the brand.
@WATCHingJames
Жыл бұрын
Every time I see this one it makes me want it. I just wish it said New Zealand only.
@DorianGrunge
Жыл бұрын
Hi Jody, very nice looking watch! I'd love to see more flieger and field watches on your channel. Sure, there may not be a lot to talk about in terms of design and that may be a problem for a watch reviewer, I get it. But to be honest, I'm more interested in this watch than in the umpteenth diver of the month. Just my personal taste though.
@nicholasolifant9538
Жыл бұрын
Proud to see a fellow south african🇿🇦 doing it big in NZ i would love own one of these watches 😊
@antoniocaputo8220
Жыл бұрын
back to the purple light saber? How many colours are we going to be treated to? Are they mood indicators or meant to match something in the video?
@dickb2128
Жыл бұрын
I ordered my Draken Aoraki in early April and it was delivered today. It is one of the nicest watches I own. This is number 14 in my collection. I want to thank you for reviewing it and giving it a thumbs up. All the best from sunny Southwest Florida.
@neilwade9870
Жыл бұрын
I think it’s cool little watch, like it. Nice review as always.
@jamessmith6402
Жыл бұрын
Great looking watch 👍 thanks Jody
@magilla808
Жыл бұрын
Jody, how does this compare to the small-second Baltany you reviewed a few months ago?
@Conundrum191
Жыл бұрын
Tempted on the Zulu, but think I'll pass given the price when converting it to CAD plus all the taxes and import fees. If I was a bit earlier into my collection and had nothing like it, or it came with a 9000 series, then I might have pulled the trigger. It is a good looking watch though.
@marcustaylor9210
Жыл бұрын
Nice watch infact I like the etching on the side, does not suit all watches but on this one it works. Had a strap like that on my first ever watch a Timex but the strap was in black leather. It’s temping would love the one with the red ring that’s out of stock on the website.
@artidox__
Жыл бұрын
I was so sold on the Mil-Spec look until the case engraving…owch, what a shame.
@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands
Жыл бұрын
Nice bling free no nonsense watch and strap, if I had the money... If only the second hand would be at the normal place, no need for an extra mini clock face!
@tornagawn
Жыл бұрын
I like it, although despite being in NZ I misread it as Draken Anoraki and was expecting something, well, less stunning!
@rios0138
Жыл бұрын
Hello Jody! Nice video! Hey, I’ve seen a citizen pilot Chronograph that has some turtle looks. It’s amazing. The model is cotizen ca7040
@errolhughes8531
Жыл бұрын
Lovely watch. When it's on the bund strap it looks just like Nathan Drake's watch from the Uncharted games 👍
@karlsenula9495
Жыл бұрын
I like the look of the watch on the Bund strap but it is a bit like a large Invicta watch ... I am intrigued and curious but not enough to get one yet. It strikes me as a field/ Explorer version of a Helm or Zelos.
@billsomerset238
Жыл бұрын
I really like those. Can't wait to see there 40mm version
@neilbotha3527
Жыл бұрын
Great review Jody. Just arrived home from New Zealand last night! Talk about timing
@TheRealStructurer
Жыл бұрын
I like it 👍🏻 The bottom of the lugs look a bit sharp though? In Swedish, “Draken” means “The dragon”
@samayoa95
Жыл бұрын
I got mine a few days ago once I saw Random Rob’s review.
@dickb2128
Жыл бұрын
I just put in an order for the Draken Military. I am really impressed by the looks of this watch. Now I have to wait until May to have it in my hands. Great price too. Thanks for reviewing this Jody, I am very impressed.
@Furniture121
Жыл бұрын
That pouch looks like something straight off the Canadian 1982 pattern webbing.... I can smell the video from the far side of the globe.
@Valvey789
Жыл бұрын
A zillion watches like this out there.
@Beck-Stein
Жыл бұрын
Cool look
@RobinhoodarrowsRHA
Жыл бұрын
Class, quality, style. Whats not to like 👍
@user-xf7nn9zt4z
Жыл бұрын
Jody, I miss how you put the watches on the timegrapher
@Razor_Burn
Жыл бұрын
It looks to be a real 'slice of heaven' and enticing for the presale price so well done Draken and great video Jody! 🥝⛰🐉
@MichaelPlum
Жыл бұрын
Looks great. But the brand name on the side. Why??
@davepoole5582
Жыл бұрын
Ace show Jody, and what a cracking little number... And I love the crown at 4 o'clock...A nice little touch.
@xgford94
Жыл бұрын
My Houtman is calling me to make an ANZAC pair😂🇳🇿🇦🇺… with a touch of 🇿🇦
@Bushdad89
Жыл бұрын
Yeah boi! Seeing NZ represented is awesome. I actually meet him at a hunting show, nice guy. And they are beautiful watches.
@RabbitFighter666
Жыл бұрын
Which camera do you use Jody? Love the review. I think I may grab the Aoraki - ‘Flieger’
@JustOneMoreWatch
Жыл бұрын
I use a Sony A7C with a fancy lens. Big improvement over my old gear!
@birdytiger
Жыл бұрын
Bunts on both the recent vids? Are we looking at outliers or a resurgence?
@tablameister
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review of the quite crackin' Draken.
@kevinorr6880
Жыл бұрын
I couldn’t care much less about the box, but the pouch I use for travel. Nice.
@scottlauren3145
Жыл бұрын
I love the looks of this watch but Its hard to pick a favorite out of the 4. Which is your favorite? This question is for anyone but especially Mr. JOMW.
@JustOneMoreWatch
Жыл бұрын
I think I like the one that I was sent, then Vector, the most. Cleanest.
@jonathanlavery7279
Жыл бұрын
Just ordered the Zulu, and it's all Jody's fault 😂 the Zulu has 24 hr printing on the dial
@scottatkinson4937
Жыл бұрын
Nice piece, but I'll wait for my Boderry Voyager to arrive. 👍⌚️
@manuelpena4547
Жыл бұрын
Could you please review the Orient Neo 70s? It's a cheap JDM mecha quartz panda dial chrono. Just bought one because it looks stunning for 200$
@rolferguy3298
Жыл бұрын
Cool little field watch but the brand name etched into the side of the case is a deal breaker.
@JustOneMoreWatch
Жыл бұрын
Not a fan either mate, Invicta, Squale do it. Don't know why!
@rolfschweimer4612
Жыл бұрын
Ordered the Zulu, if it's anything as good as the Tugela I will be a happy man.
@ashneel
Жыл бұрын
That's very cool
@Andrewdavey-y7t
Жыл бұрын
might get my teenage daughter 1 , because thats who it will fit
@MyAlan999
Жыл бұрын
Not sure why they would put a premium version of the Miyota 8000 with a skeletonised rotor and Tokyo strips on the main plate then just cover it up ?
@Tiger_Simple
Жыл бұрын
Heya! Have you heard of Nicholas Hacko Watches? I believe they're based in Sydney and I've been looking at their Mark II for a while now. I wanted to know your opinion of an Aussie brand.
@Skillz686
Жыл бұрын
Draken is dragon in Swedish language 😊
@vincebrickner5529
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review too bad this thing so small. I really do like it very clean looking. But being so small with a big price I'm going to have to move on. Thanks
@robertdufour2456
Жыл бұрын
Very sharp!
@GeeMood
Жыл бұрын
Sweet as bro!
@the_once-and-future_king.
Жыл бұрын
That molle pouch will go nicely on someone's duty belt or Bergen!
@mattclarke8791
Жыл бұрын
I just started flipping some of my watches and then something like this comes along 😢
@aussie8114
Жыл бұрын
Lost me at the blue AR.
@bobyoutube4037
Жыл бұрын
Morn jody, It's not often you give a guarantee!
@JustOneMoreWatch
Жыл бұрын
Not worth much, Bob! 🤣 But did it make you smile mate?
@bobyoutube4037
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes!
@jancovanderwesthuizen8070
Жыл бұрын
Eish my bru... with a name like Kalahari.... hoe moet n mens nou nee sê?!
@mstevens113
Жыл бұрын
Wish I didn't have so many other expenses right now, I'd be tempted...
@gorillasinthewrist
Жыл бұрын
Not a fan of the long indices or the branding on the case but other than that a decent watch… did you really say minimal branding?!
@JustOneMoreWatch
Жыл бұрын
On the dial at least 🤣
@donnyboon2896
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@elduderino1329
Жыл бұрын
The Miyota 82S5 movement is a dealbreaker for me. Not even for free.
@JustOneMoreWatch
Жыл бұрын
A tad harsh mate, but definitely not my favourite.
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