Awesome watch, Axios Ironclad Northern Lights
Just received my Ironclad Northern Lights diver yesterday. I had read all the available online reviews and watched all the Youtube reviews before buying the watch from Singapore-based Axios. I was expecting a good looking watch with decent timekeeping performance for the current $550 US. As background on my point of reference, my collection includes Rolex, Omega, Panerai, IWC, and Breitling at the upper end, along with a variety of Seiko (USA & JDM), Orient, and Steinhart autos at the mid to low end of the spectrum. The Axios watch that I received exceeded my expectations. In person, the finish quality of the case, dial, bezel, and domed crystal is better than I expected. The bracelet and milled clasp are very decent quality. The applied markers and dial finish are excellent and easily rival that of much more expensive watches. Finally, being an admitted movement snob that was a bit wary of Sellita movement quality never having owned one till recently, I have to say that this movement feels (upon winding and setting) like a high quality Swiss movement. Bezel turns nicely and has no backplay. On my timegrapher, the timekeeping is generally within plus or minus 4 to 6 seconds, and with a healthy and very acceptsble amplitude ams best error. I’m am now totally fine with Sellitas not to mention a bit impressed. Finally, I have to compliment the Axios company owners on their awesome customer service. Communication and email response is extremely prompt and courteous!!! Not to mention the DHL free shipping, which was super fast. Singapore to Hawaii in about 3-4 days! Thank you to Stuart, Elshan, and Justin for designing and manufacturing an excellent time piece for the price. And then there is “Kristine”, a gal that seems to be Axios’ primary customer service rep. She is THE BEST! and she makes the entire process of purchase & ordering, and arranging shipping really easy and fast.