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AficionadoRolex · 26 October 2020, 11:19 PM

I have been a Voutilainen fan for some time and after a conversation about the aforementioned brand with a friend from Spain, I learned about Ophion. Though it would be dilusional to compare these two brands given the obvious superiority that Voutilainen has, I was immediately drawn by the Voutilainen-looking case with the tear-shaped lugs, which are actually produced by Voutilainen's case company. Long story short, ended up buying this watch. I am a bit nervous to be underwhelmed given the price disparity vis-a-vis the rest of my collection.

Would appreciate it if anyone could share any thoughts about the brand.

Picture of my incoming watch:20201026_091634.jpg

BigAppleBill · 27 October 2020, 02:15 AM

Congrats on ordering an Ophion! I’ve had mine for several months and I’m very pleased. Top notch build quality and awesome wearability. Miguel was very easy to deal with and communication was good throughout the process. Post a pic when it arrives.

AficionadoRolex · 27 October 2020, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Congrats on ordering an Ophion! I’ve had mine for several months and I’m very pleased. Top notch build quality and awesome wearability. Miguel was very easy to deal with and communication was good throughout the process. Post a pic when it arrives.

Thank you so much. I will certainly post a picture. I was torn between the salmon and the silver and am ever more now that i see your picture. Haha.

Nice choice!

BigAppleBill · 27 October 2020, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AficionadoRolex

Thank you so much. I will certainly post a picture. I was torn between the salmon and the silver and am ever more now that i see your picture. Haha.

Nice choice!

Thanks! I was also torn between the salmon and white/silver. I still am. Both are equally great. Mine came with the brown strap, but I ordered an extra strap in navy that you see in my photo. I look forward to seeing yours.

WatchEater666 · 27 October 2020, 04:01 AM

I've been curious about them too. Can anyone comment on what they stack up to quality wise? (comparable brands)

En_nissen · 27 October 2020, 05:28 AM

I'm also a proud owner, mine being salmon. Definitely my favorite color!

In regards to comparing quality, I just don't think there's much comparable in this price segment. I'd say it punches way above it's price range, the details are so plenty, and all the parts are there. Good dial, good case, good movement. It's just the complete package. And loads of wonderful details.

AficionadoRolex · 27 October 2020, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by En_nissen

I'm also a proud owner, mine being salmon. Definitely my favorite color!

In regards to comparing quality, I just don't think there's much comparable in this price segment. I'd say it punches way above it's price range, the details are so plenty, and all the parts are there. Good dial, good case, good movement. It's just the complete package. And loads of wonderful details.

Such great shots. Love the details on the dial. Reminds me of some vintage, well-made pocket watches!

Thanks for sharing!

MCMartiny · 27 October 2020, 08:58 AM

Beautiful watches! Any chance we could see a few shots of the movement?

AficionadoRolex · 27 October 2020, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MCMartiny

Beautiful watches! Any chance we could see a few shots of the movement?

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Absolutely. This one is from a watch website.

BigAppleBill · 27 October 2020, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MCMartiny

Beautiful watches! Any chance we could see a few shots of the movement?

Here you go.

Pongster · 27 October 2020, 10:24 AM

I got the salmon dial with blue strap.

I only have one regret. I should have upgraded the strap to alligator.

Thanks to your pic OP, now am thinking of getting a brown strap.

AficionadoRolex · 27 October 2020, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Pongster

I got the salmon dial with blue strap.

I only have one regret. I should have upgraded the strap to alligator.

Thanks to your pic OP, now am thinking of getting a brown strap.

Do you have a picture with a blue strap by chance? Having second thoughts on the brown strap.

Pw92676 · 27 October 2020, 11:20 AM

This is one damn nice watch. I’m a big fan.

myporsche · 27 October 2020, 12:44 PM

Yeah I disagree. Those bridges look cheesy and the watch overall looks like it's trying too hard to combine replicate elements from many other watch brands especially the very obvious one from 1775. I personally don't believe in value proposition watches over $500 maybe $800 max. The price is $3500 and you can get many other well known brands that can qualify for "value" relative to your budget. I thought your post said "Opinion" then I saw that it was the name of the watch which can also easily be mistaken for "Onion". The name is bad and it looks like something from a kickstarter campaign. Ok I'm done ripping on it, if you like it that's all that should matter anyways.

Pongster · 27 October 2020, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by AficionadoRolex

Do you have a picture with a blue strap by chance? Having second thoughts on the brown strap.

Watch is upstairs. Will wear it later.

I may have posted in TRF before also.

But i recommend you upgrade to croco/alligator. I think EUR80 worth it.

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Pongster · 27 October 2020, 04:30 PM

Here it is. The band doesnt do much. Hence my solitary regret.

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En_nissen · 27 October 2020, 05:08 PM

I can't speak for the normal leather strap, but the alligator is definitely very nice.

MCMartiny · 27 October 2020, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by AficionadoRolex

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Absolutely. This one is from a watch website.

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Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Here you go.

Thanks guys. Looks great

AficionadoRolex · 27 October 2020, 11:35 PM

Thanks for the shots. Very helful!

AficionadoRolex · 28 October 2020, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Here you go.

Went with the grey dial. Sharing an image i got from Miguel.20201027_212119.jpg

beshannon · 25 August 2022, 06:23 AM

Just saw this brand, thinking about ordering. Love the art deco look and the Kari inspired design and casework

SailorBoy1 · 3 September 2022, 04:28 AM

I have a velos 786 with salmon dial and blue croc strap that is my new fav. Question. When winding it does not have a “stop” feature. Does anyone know approx. how many turns to full power thanks, oliver

llngoc · 3 September 2022, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Here you go.

Is the movement a reworked Unitas? I am amazed at so many independents have done their magic on an Unitas.

En_nissen · 4 September 2022, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SailorBoy1

I have a velos 786 with salmon dial and blue croc strap that is my new fav. Question. When winding it does not have a “stop” feature. Does anyone know approx. how many turns to full power thanks, oliver

A lot of turns. I haven't been counting though.
When it's fully wound, one can hear a subtle "clicking" sound when winding further, which is the sound of the clutch stopping the mainspring from being wound further.

En_nissen · 4 September 2022, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by llngoc

Is the movement a reworked Unitas? I am amazed at so many independents have done their magic on an Unitas.

It's a TechnoTime TT718 movement.

https://watchbase.com/technotime/caliber/tt-718-00

The original factory when bankrupt around 2019 or 2020, and the design and equipment was bought by Soprod, who now makes and supplies the movement to Ophion.
The bridges are designed for and by Ophion, and only used by them.

26 October 2020, 11:19 PM	#1
AficionadoRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: New York Watch: AP, FPJ, Rolex.... Posts: 64	Ophion - One of the best values out there I have been a Voutilainen fan for some time and after a conversation about the aforementioned brand with a friend from Spain, I learned about Ophion. Though it would be dilusional to compare these two brands given the obvious superiority that Voutilainen has, I was immediately drawn by the Voutilainen-looking case with the tear-shaped lugs, which are actually produced by Voutilainen's case company. Long story short, ended up buying this watch. I am a bit nervous to be underwhelmed given the price disparity vis-a-vis the rest of my collection. Would appreciate it if anyone could share any thoughts about the brand. Picture of my incoming watch:20201026_091634.jpg

25 August 2022, 06:23 AM	#21
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Just saw this brand, thinking about ordering. Love the art deco look and the Kari inspired design and casework __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

3 September 2022, 04:28 AM	#22
SailorBoy1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Silver spring Posts: 2	Ophion velos winding I have a velos 786 with salmon dial and blue croc strap that is my new fav. Question. When winding it does not have a “stop” feature. Does anyone know approx. how many turns to full power thanks, oliver

27 October 2020, 04:01 AM	#5
WatchEater666 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,981	I've been curious about them too. Can anyone comment on what they stack up to quality wise? (comparable brands)

27 October 2020, 05:28 AM	#6
En_nissen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Denmark Posts: 28	I'm also a proud owner, mine being salmon. Definitely my favorite color! In regards to comparing quality, I just don't think there's much comparable in this price segment. I'd say it punches way above it's price range, the details are so plenty, and all the parts are there. Good dial, good case, good movement. It's just the complete package. And loads of wonderful details.

27 October 2020, 08:58 AM	#8
MCMartiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Somewhere in time Watch: Lange & Patek Posts: 612	Beautiful watches! Any chance we could see a few shots of the movement?

27 October 2020, 10:24 AM	#11
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	I got the salmon dial with blue strap. I only have one regret. I should have upgraded the strap to alligator. Thanks to your pic OP, now am thinking of getting a brown strap.

27 October 2020, 11:20 AM	#13
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,305	This is one damn nice watch. I’m a big fan.

27 October 2020, 12:44 PM	#14
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Yeah I disagree. Those bridges look cheesy and the watch overall looks like it's trying too hard to combine replicate elements from many other watch brands especially the very obvious one from 1775. I personally don't believe in value proposition watches over $500 maybe $800 max. The price is $3500 and you can get many other well known brands that can qualify for "value" relative to your budget. I thought your post said "Opinion" then I saw that it was the name of the watch which can also easily be mistaken for "Onion". The name is bad and it looks like something from a kickstarter campaign. Ok I'm done ripping on it, if you like it that's all that should matter anyways.

27 October 2020, 04:30 PM	#16
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	Here it is. The band doesnt do much. Hence my solitary regret. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 October 2020, 05:08 PM	#17
En_nissen "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Denmark Posts: 28	I can't speak for the normal leather strap, but the alligator is definitely very nice.

27 October 2020, 11:35 PM	#19
AficionadoRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: New York Watch: AP, FPJ, Rolex.... Posts: 64	Thanks for the shots. Very helful!

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