SJOO SANDSTROM UTC EXTREME II WATCH REVIEW


SJOO SANDSTROM UTC EXTREME II WATCH REVIEW

SJOO SANDSTROM UTC EXTREME II WATCH REVIEW


SJOO Sandstrom

A brandname you might not know about, and can be unable to properly pronounce (observe how I completely butchered the pronunciation within the video). Pronunciation aside, SJOO Sandstrom has quite the variety of models, despite the fact that I've only seen one out of hands up to now, I'll say I'm excited to determine more when the chance comes up. Their models aren't exactly cheap, since the UTC Extreme II is priced around $3,400, which certainly puts it in to the luxury category for me personally, because it would the majority of the public. The silver dial isn't my absolute favorite they offer, but listed below are some variations which are a bit more pleasing in my experience. Color aside, lets explore this luxury chronograph in the Swedish Brand.

SJOO SANDSTROM UTC EXTREME II WATCH REVIEW
Allow me to obtain the bad taken care of, which has absolutely nothing to do concerning the watch itself, but much more about where it stands on the market. It's some major competition from not just Swiss brands, but German not to mention some well-known British Brands too. As watch enthusiasts we're comfortable with perception, and you probably know this, Swiss and German made usually make the most recognition to be the very best. So, what's exactly wrong with SJOO Sandstrom? Simply, they simply need to get available more, as numerous is going to be weary to decrease this sort of money on an (a minimum of to a lot of) unknown brand. Don't get me wrong, I'm by no means stating that the UTC Extreme isn't worth its cost. I'd express it absolutely is, but considering that the market works, it's a hefty cost tag for any brand without immediate name recognition.

There's without doubt the SJOO Sandstrom is definitely 

An extremely finished watch. The organization has performed multiple finishes from brushed, to polished to PVD treatment around the bezel screws and crowns, which fits both your hands around the dial, showing cohesiveness within the design. I've personally never been keen on screws within the bezel, whether it's an Audemars Piguet or perhaps a slew of other brands which have tried it. No problem together per say, I simply hate how the majority are never aligned with each other. My own feeling on appearance aside, with regards to situation finishing, I've no complaints, even only at that cost point.

I pointed out earlier the silver dial wasn't my personal favorite, and never because there's anything wrong using the dial, it simply is a touch monochromatic for me personally, and when compared to other variations from the Extreme UTC, this could simply not be my first choice. Should you choose such as the silver, but desire a little a little color, browse the model pictured below, in the SJOO Sandstrom website. So far as dials go, especially chronographs having a GMT hands, they have it right without a doubt. It's not cluttered or overdone with text as well as using the silver/black/white-colored color combo, both your hands are often distinguishable, how they ought to be. My main knock will be the date placement, that is somewhat in no mans land. Had the date been centered between your 3 and 4 markers and never pushing towards the middle of the dial, it might be a lot more pleasing.

Obviously, beyond finishing and attempting 

To put itself into that luxury market, what else comprises the cost from the SJOO Sandstrom UTC Extreme? The Valjoux 7754 automatic chronograph movement. I am talking about the SS G4 movement. Wait. Huh? Allow me to cut through a few of the BS that brands enjoy. And, yes, I'm proclaiming that candidly, and here’s why The SJOO Sandstrom website doesn't condition exactly what the actual movement is, or according to, nor the things they're doing to it their very own caliber. Glycine along with a couple of other brands did exactly the same. Best I will tell, you possess an engraved rotor and perhaps more decoration towards the movement. Within the grand plan of products, is that this an enormous issue? No. But, the client ought to know what they're buying and at the minimum, should condition it's a modified 7754. Regardless, as i realize that sounds harsh, it really is not designed to appear this way, and also the movement proven with the open situation back sure is gorgeous.

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