Hello, I thought it would be worth while to post my review of the Naviforce Flight style Ultra cheap (£3.20 delivered) watch. Through the day I get to see some truly great watches posted, but unfortunately most of them are well out of my price range. I find my day looking at different styles, and coming across interesting, yet unknown brands that I can't find a lot of information about.
My collection is extremely modest at the moment with a few mid range Seiko's, Timex models, Casio's, Stuhrling, Parnis, etc... so nothing that would break anybody's bank. Sure I look at the Panerai and the Hamiltons in awe, but the prices for these are just too much for me at the moment. I find the ultra cheap range of watches a good way to try out new styles, and see what I like and what I don't before moving up the ladder to anything else. So on to the review...
I happened across this "Beauty" on everyones favorite bidding site.
Specs:
Naviforce NF9044M
45mm wide, 50 including the crown.
Working date dial
30m waterproof rating (untested)
Glass face
Luminous hands only
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First of all, being that it's a £3.20 watch, there is no stainless steel to be found apart from the case back. The watch is made from some plated alloy and glass. The strap makes no mention of leather, and for the first day or so of wearing was very stiff and had that new plastic smell. It looks the part though.
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I have been wearing this for the last 2 weeks or so and only set the time once from time.is and it's only managed to loss about 1 second if that. Not that I have managed to find a more accurate way to test the accuracy, but I don't think the average person will notice the difference. Fairly good for the money paid. This model is boasting a professional waterproof of 30m. It even says so on the back "Professional"! Again great value per meter. It has a screw back, so it should hold up to the hand washing and dishes if required. I find that I like the watch too much to try this out, but please feel free to try it out on one of yours.
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The crown has the Naviforce logo on it, and the movement is very tight. The Jury is still out as to what material the crown is made out of. I can't tell if it's metal or plastic. The hands don't have any excess movement or play in them when adjusting unlike my Infantry sub which moves all over the place, and the crown feels very secure in the movement. I didn't manage to get any usable Lume shots, but the lume was a bit of an afterthought with it only being on the hands. I find after a 1 minute charge in direct light, they fade quickly. Usually in about 15 or so minutes. I guess if it were any better, the price would have to reflect it.
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Overall for the £3.20 price, it's a cheap alternative, but definitely worth the price even as just a curiosity buy. Even if it only lasts for a year, that's enough time to decide if the style is right, at which time you can get a decent replacement, or maybe even another one of these if they are still around.
My collection is extremely modest at the moment with a few mid range Seiko's, Timex models, Casio's, Stuhrling, Parnis, etc... so nothing that would break anybody's bank. Sure I look at the Panerai and the Hamiltons in awe, but the prices for these are just too much for me at the moment. I find the ultra cheap range of watches a good way to try out new styles, and see what I like and what I don't before moving up the ladder to anything else. So on to the review...
I happened across this "Beauty" on everyones favorite bidding site.
Specs:
Naviforce NF9044M
45mm wide, 50 including the crown.
Working date dial
30m waterproof rating (untested)
Glass face
Luminous hands only
First of all, being that it's a £3.20 watch, there is no stainless steel to be found apart from the case back. The watch is made from some plated alloy and glass. The strap makes no mention of leather, and for the first day or so of wearing was very stiff and had that new plastic smell. It looks the part though.
I have been wearing this for the last 2 weeks or so and only set the time once from time.is and it's only managed to loss about 1 second if that. Not that I have managed to find a more accurate way to test the accuracy, but I don't think the average person will notice the difference. Fairly good for the money paid. This model is boasting a professional waterproof of 30m. It even says so on the back "Professional"! Again great value per meter. It has a screw back, so it should hold up to the hand washing and dishes if required. I find that I like the watch too much to try this out, but please feel free to try it out on one of yours.
The crown has the Naviforce logo on it, and the movement is very tight. The Jury is still out as to what material the crown is made out of. I can't tell if it's metal or plastic. The hands don't have any excess movement or play in them when adjusting unlike my Infantry sub which moves all over the place, and the crown feels very secure in the movement. I didn't manage to get any usable Lume shots, but the lume was a bit of an afterthought with it only being on the hands. I find after a 1 minute charge in direct light, they fade quickly. Usually in about 15 or so minutes. I guess if it were any better, the price would have to reflect it.
Overall for the £3.20 price, it's a cheap alternative, but definitely worth the price even as just a curiosity buy. Even if it only lasts for a year, that's enough time to decide if the style is right, at which time you can get a decent replacement, or maybe even another one of these if they are still around.
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