I MISJUDGED This New Microbrand Watch | Golby Aquareef 40 Review

Описание: I’ll admit it — when I first saw the announcement for the new Golby Aquareef 40, I thought Golby had played it safe.
A slightly smaller case, a few new colourways… even with that striking Joker edition, it didn’t seem like much of an upgrade.

But I was wrong.

This second-generation Aquareef 40 is packed with subtle refinements — sixteen in total — that make it lighter, sharper, and even better value than before. From the upgraded Miyota 9015 movement and sapphire bezel to the deeper wave-pattern dial and improved finishing, this watch proves just how far a young British microbrand can go in one generation.

🎒 It even comes in upgraded packaging: a full travel case, branded cloth, and screwdriver for bracelet sizing.
💧 200 m water resistance
⚙️ Higher-beat automatic movement
💰 £350 pre-order / £400 retail

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Watch the full review to see why this might just be the best-value microbrand diver of 2025 — and why I was happy to eat a little humble pie.

Chapters:
0:00 – I Misjudged the Golby Aquareef 40
0:31 – Original Aquareef Recap & First Concerns
0:58 – Discovering 16 Key Upgrades
1:19 – Case Size, Fit & Weight Improvements
2:00 – Water Resistance Doubled to 200m
2:11 – Dial Upgrades: Waves, Lume & Indices
2:44 – Hands, Seconds Hand & Internal Bezel
3:14 – Six-O’Clock Date Window & Logo Update
3:29 – Movement Upgrade: NH35 to Miyota 9015
3:54 – Sapphire Caseback & Custom Rotor
4:09 – Bezel Action & Case Finishing
4:31 – Bracelet: Screw Links & Better Sizing
4:56 – FKM Strap & Premium Packaging
5:23 – Price & Value Improvements
5:55 – Final Verdict: Best Value Microbrand Diver?
6:50 – Like, Subscribe & Newsletter
7:12 – Outro

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