HUDSON 38 MK5 - M1.1.5

Almost perfect

Really nice and value for money watch. Snap on quality. There are 3 areas where it falls short to be perfect 1. The bezel is so hard to rotate that it feels almost feels stuck or not rotatable at all. I sent an email and was told it will get better with time while some people posted on reddit that their watch was recalled for checking and possible repair. 2. Lume is not the strong enough and doesn’t last long 3. Rubber strap feels quite cheap and doesn’t taper well towards end if you use last hole cause of small wrist. It kind of bends from sides in clasp.

100% Impressed

The watch in person matches the images on Maens website perfectly and in my subjective opinion is even my impressive in person. The advertised design characteristics are all there and make even more sense when seen in person. I genuinely love the raised sapphire crystal, it of course conveys a sense of nostalgia, but I would also suggest a greater depth of character and sophistication. The quality of construction is also exceptional. As a machinist I am always looking for inconsistancies or imperfections and I'm pleased to say there were none, my watch is physically perfect. Another subtle detail I really like is the ventilated profile on the back side of the black strap. It makes it feel more comfortable and breathable on the wrist. The immediately apparent design of the watch is wonderful, and the more subtle details and design characteristics continue to shine through continuously making it feel new again and adding to my enjoyment. For me the the watch only has a single flaw. The bezel action is very stiff. However, this doesn't bother me as I don't currently have a reason to rotate it. To sum things up, I love the watch and I would 100% purchase it again. It's beautifully crafted and exceptionally handsome on the wrist.

Very good

Perhaps the most beautiful watch I have in my collection. Amazing quality and finish. Two things that bothered me a little are its crown, which is slightly larger than I would like it to be, and its movement, where in the two times I wore it, it lost more than 25 seconds during the day.