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timewarped80 · 13 November 2020, 12:43 AM

Curious what people think. Looks like a fun watch.

thesingularity7 · 13 November 2020, 01:50 AM

It looks good, a bit on the expensive side, in my opinion. But also not unexpected.

Watchflair · 13 November 2020, 02:22 AM

$1695 for a Benrus - not happening.

JR16 · 13 November 2020, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Watchflair

$1695 for a Benrus - not happening.

Totally agree

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yessir69 · 13 November 2020, 03:28 AM

Meh...

Lamontsanders · 13 November 2020, 04:15 AM

Looks nice but 1700 is not happening. Not quite the travel clock but pretty steep for what you get.

dchang81 · 13 November 2020, 07:24 AM

Honestly used to like hodinkee. Now not so sure

thenewrick · 13 November 2020, 01:56 PM

Hodinkee stuff is fake hype garbage. Don’t buy their stuff.

timewarped80 · 14 November 2020, 09:20 AM

Wow lot of haters. I love tool watches so thought this was pretty cool. Is it that their special editions are over-priced that is the issue?

EEpro · 14 November 2020, 09:32 AM

I had to look it up. Not my cup of tea.

tudorbaja27 · 14 November 2020, 09:47 AM

Niet

ILuvSubs · 14 November 2020, 12:05 PM

We won’t mention the fiasco that was their travel clock will we?

They are no longer (& haven’t been for some time now) an independent or unbiased news outlet and their media content is only there to facilitate (or indirectly spruik) their retail outlet or the brands the retail outlet sells.

MCMartiny · 14 November 2020, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ILuvSubs

We won’t mention the fiasco that was their travel clock will we?

They are no longer (& haven’t been for some time now) an independent or unbiased news outlet and their media content is only there to facilitate (or indirectly spruik) their retail outlet or the brands the retail outlet sells.

This is certainly true, to a point. I think Hodinkee is trying to build a conglomerate of complementary businesses within the watch / luxury space and get the maximum synergies between these. So they are in no way independent and will go far to push things sold by their retail arm. However, they do also on occasion produce nice "on the wrist" reviews and interviews (e.g. "Talking Watches") which I personally still find enjoyable. But you are right, never take their verdicts as neutral or unbiased - and beware of overpriced "collaborations".

dchang81 · 15 November 2020, 01:24 AM

Their insurance quotes were far cheaper than others, but I do get annoyed by their endless shilling of crap.

Thrasher36 · 15 November 2020, 01:34 AM

Anything to do with Hodinkee is to expensive, I go there to look and shop elsewhere.

Etschell · 15 November 2020, 01:37 AM

Nope.

SunTzu · 15 November 2020, 02:00 AM

You can build that watch to your liking with a NH35 or ETA movement, 316 stainless case, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel insert, take to your watchmaker to assemble and pay much less than half the price.

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DoraTheExplorerII · 15 November 2020, 02:37 AM

History aside.....sure looks like a watch.

timewarped80 · 15 November 2020, 06:17 AM

Well I went ahead a picked one up. I really like it. Super cool. Here it is next to my other recent acquisition!

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BNZ · 15 November 2020, 01:27 PM

Looks good I like the fact it has no text on the dial. Wear in good health.

arod123 · 15 November 2020, 01:53 PM

At least the fact that they say "BENRUS is donating a portion of the proceeds of each watch sold to the Boulder Crest Foundation, which supports combat veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. " takes the sting off the price a little.

I love simple clean design.

timewarped80 · 16 November 2020, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by arod123

At least the fact that they say "BENRUS is donating a portion of the proceeds of each watch sold to the Boulder Crest Foundation, which supports combat veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. " takes the sting off the price a little.

I love simple clean design.

Yup I like the charity aspect.

Also it’s got a cool contour going on as the lugs curve with the wrist, which is really noticeable when wearing.

p_mcgee · 15 November 2020, 02:50 PM

It's got a similar vibe as Unimatic, probably worse looking, for 3x the price

Pw92676 · 16 November 2020, 01:23 AM

Not bad looking. But doesn’t catch my interest.

Vipes · 16 November 2020, 05:45 AM

Not a fan. For that price, I’d rather get a Sinn

KBM · 17 November 2020, 03:46 AM

This, for half the cost:

http://boutique.mkiiwatches.com/read...ive-gen-3.html

stockae92 · 17 November 2020, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KBM

This, for half the cost:

http://boutique.mkiiwatches.com/read...ive-gen-3.html

Yep, this comes to mind.

timewarped80 · 17 November 2020, 08:23 AM

Wait what???I guess they did not patent their design!!

SunTzu · 23 November 2020, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by KBM

This, for half the cost:

http://boutique.mkiiwatches.com/read...ive-gen-3.html

Exactly. Like I mentioned previously. One can buy or create their own near exact version. Yeah the movement isn't Benrus, but still.

And, you can donate directly to charity.

bswizzle2552 · 18 November 2020, 01:22 PM

Very cool, not $1,700 cool

13 November 2020, 12:43 AM	#1
timewarped80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 401	Thoughts on HODINKEE Benrus? Curious what people think. Looks like a fun watch.

13 November 2020, 02:22 AM	#3
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	$1695 for a Benrus - not happening. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

13 November 2020, 04:15 AM	#6
Lamontsanders "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: OH Posts: 712	Looks nice but 1700 is not happening. Not quite the travel clock but pretty steep for what you get. __________________ Rolex: 114060, 116600, 116610LV, 116660 JC, 116710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 326934 x 2, 16520, 16660 x 2, 16800, 16030 Tudor: BB Pro, Pelagos LHD, P01 VC: 4500v

14 November 2020, 09:32 AM	#10
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	I had to look it up. Not my cup of tea. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

14 November 2020, 09:47 AM	#11
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	Niet __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

13 November 2020, 01:50 AM	#2
thesingularity7 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 669	It looks good, a bit on the expensive side, in my opinion. But also not unexpected.

13 November 2020, 03:28 AM	#5
yessir69 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 3,289	Meh...

13 November 2020, 07:24 AM	#7
dchang81 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,165	Honestly used to like hodinkee. Now not so sure

13 November 2020, 01:56 PM	#8
thenewrick 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,814	Hodinkee stuff is fake hype garbage. Don’t buy their stuff.

14 November 2020, 09:20 AM	#9
timewarped80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 401	Wow lot of haters. I love tool watches so thought this was pretty cool. Is it that their special editions are over-priced that is the issue?

14 November 2020, 12:05 PM	#12
ILuvSubs 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,010	We won’t mention the fiasco that was their travel clock will we? They are no longer (& haven’t been for some time now) an independent or unbiased news outlet and their media content is only there to facilitate (or indirectly spruik) their retail outlet or the brands the retail outlet sells. __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Enabled

15 November 2020, 01:24 AM	#14
dchang81 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,165	Their insurance quotes were far cheaper than others, but I do get annoyed by their endless shilling of crap.

15 November 2020, 01:34 AM	#15
Thrasher36 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Thrasher Location: USA Watch: Polar 216570 Posts: 274	Anything to do with Hodinkee is to expensive, I go there to look and shop elsewhere.

15 November 2020, 01:37 AM	#16
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Nope. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

15 November 2020, 02:00 AM	#17
SunTzu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ Watch: 5513 116234 79280P Posts: 2,144	Thoughts on HODINKEE Benrus? You can build that watch to your liking with a NH35 or ETA movement, 316 stainless case, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel insert, take to your watchmaker to assemble and pay much less than half the price. Sent from Crapatalk __________________ The wristwatch is an intimate accessory. The best watches live in harmony and interact with the wearer, and their functions offer a reassuring and emotionally satisfying bond - Kintaro Hattori

15 November 2020, 02:37 AM	#18
DoraTheExplorerII "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 441	History aside.....sure looks like a watch.

15 November 2020, 06:17 AM	#19
timewarped80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 401	Well I went ahead a picked one up. I really like it. Super cool. Here it is next to my other recent acquisition! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 November 2020, 01:27 PM	#20
BNZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Mario Location: HongKong Posts: 42	Looks good I like the fact it has no text on the dial. Wear in good health.

15 November 2020, 01:53 PM	#21
arod123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: CT Watch: 126711 CHNR Posts: 7	I just picked one up. At least the fact that they say "BENRUS is donating a portion of the proceeds of each watch sold to the Boulder Crest Foundation, which supports combat veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder. " takes the sting off the price a little. I love simple clean design.

15 November 2020, 02:50 PM	#23
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	It's got a similar vibe as Unimatic, probably worse looking, for 3x the price

16 November 2020, 01:23 AM	#24
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,305	Not bad looking. But doesn’t catch my interest.

16 November 2020, 05:45 AM	#25
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,912	Not a fan. For that price, I’d rather get a Sinn

17 November 2020, 03:46 AM	#26
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,457	This, for half the cost: http://boutique.mkiiwatches.com/read...ive-gen-3.html

17 November 2020, 08:23 AM	#28
timewarped80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Posts: 401	Wait what???I guess they did not patent their design!!

18 November 2020, 01:22 PM	#30
bswizzle2552 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: 214270 BB58 16203 Posts: 118	Very cool, not $1,700 cool

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