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Aliexpress Grail Watches The best of the best affordable watches

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Yes, I said Aliexpress Grail Watches. I truly believe that there are some watches on Aliexpress that deserve this term.
Below are some affiliate links to these and some more that I love:
Hruodland Turbine Pilot (The best watch on Aliexpress…… yes I said it):
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San Martin SN004-G (my favorite San Martin Watch):
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San Martin SN0121G (The best San Martin Watch)
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Berny AM038M (The best super affordable mechanical watch):
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Tactical Frog H5 (Simply stunning):
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Escapement Time Type-B Flieger H0292 (Incredible. So well made and a joy to wear):
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Gustav Becker (This one surprised me how much I love it):
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Baltany 1921 (incredibly well made and a percent part of my collection)
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Cronos L6015M (the best subby homage)
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Merkur Skin diver (just incredible)
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Steeldive 1970 (because everyone should have one)
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My favourite engineered bracelet (I use mine all the time):
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Super affordable Leather Strap
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Thank you so much for WATCHing my video and I hope that you check out all my other content.
I release 3 videos per week, all watch related, including reviews, first impressions and general watch related topics.
I try very hard to diversify my content. Featuring known watch brands, microbrands, Aliexpress. Some I have purchased new, others second hand.
The majority of the watches that I feature I have purchased. I buy them to enjoy, wear, have in my collection. I then also feature them on this channel.
Being a smaller channel it is challenging to cover the cost of all the watches that I buy and partly because of this I have become an affiliate member with a number of companies including Aliexpress and Ashford.com.
If you are looking for watches from well known brands then it is worth checking out:
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If you are looking for great strap options then definitely check out:
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As an affiliate member I may leave affiliate links in the descriptions of videos. These links will direct you to the watches that I’ve experienced, reviewed and would certainly recommend. If you choose to use those links I will earn a very small commission.
Thank you very much if you choose to use those links.
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@goldfools5445 Год назад

Spot on James. I have five San Martin watches. Make my older Omega look cheap. I don’t care if they are homages or not. I just love the “feel” quality all the way.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Absolutely. It is really amazing how good some of these watches are.

@kabdu68 Год назад

I reckon if all the snobs who look down their noses at homages had the opportunity to wear a San Martin for a day, they would change their minds

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It would be interesting to get a few unbranded and get opinions from a few people.

@kabdu68 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames like a blind comparison? Yes, definitely.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

👍

@ewhdanielse Год назад

Thank you for showing me the Gustav Becker watch did't know about that one and really like the look of it

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I’m really impressed by it and for the money I don’t think I’ve handled any better. Thanks for WATCHing

@spicydragon3881 Год назад

Very nice collection and some very good recommendations. Thank you. I have the Steeldive version of your Tactical Frog and it is an absolutely outstanding watch. I wear quite regularly and it has not skipped a beat, ever. I also have a San Martin and that is outstanding in every way. Every time I wear it I look at and cannot figure out how they made it that good at that price. Thank you for your time and making another fantastic video. Keep up the good work mate.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you. I continue to be amazed by the quality of these watches. I now just want to find a few more 😄

@GreySectoid Год назад

There's something about the Berny, looks so simple yet elegant.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is one of the watches I am impressed most with. It is great, but then you consider the price and it’s almost unbelievable.

@jontpt 5 месяцев назад

My Uncle Berny is very much the same. A grail relative 😅

@user-be6pb2mi7i 17 часов назад

@@WATCHingJames

@rsflynn Год назад

What a wonderful video. Love your choices! I half watched the video thinking it was going to be click bait. However, you pulled one solid selection after another out of the hat. I have to agree, there are some real gems in your list.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Robert. I really do believe in every watch I mentioned. I’m still wearing the Hruodland regularly

@darrenfry4695 Год назад

I really enjoyed your watches you showed and I totally agree with you on all watches shown , imo the last watch was the best and you've gave me a heads up on this particular watch so thank you , I've also been really surprised by steeldive watches I've got four now and each of them are so good , so if you ain't yet got a steeldive in your life what ya waiting for .lol .

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Darren. I am always looking at the steel dives. I will have to pick one up.

@johanbertilsson2213 Год назад

That Tactical Frog H5 has been my daily watch for this summer, i still where it daily. The best diving watch i have ever known, i would not change it for Rolex Submariner. This is a watch that i will use as my daily on me and my wifes fall vacation in a weeks time, as i told you caribbean and cruising.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is truely an amazing watch. The quality shocked me. A great one to take travelling. A cruise sounds like the perfect place for the frog 🐸

@chrispekel5709 Год назад

So if you had the opportunity to swap you would turn it down? Really? Haha

@danielsavadel2151 Год назад

As always a fun, interesting watch video. I have a few Aliexpress grails including a San Martin (blue) SN036-G and a titanium Tactical Frog.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Daniel. I am particularly happy how this video came out.

@ssnerd583 Год назад

I can no longer justify buying ANY watch over about US$600 when there are SO MANY excellent watches out there for, relatively, little!! I have US$40 amphibians and US$200 Orients..... all the way up to several $$$$ watches... that have stopped getting any wrist time simply because I am SO BLOODY IMPRESSED with what can be had for US$250ish and under. And you dont have to worry about the accidental bash or ding. The only thing you really have to worry about is your fav being discontinued and no longer available if it takes a tumble and needs to be replaced. I bought a US$63(shipped, on sale) Loreo 'SUB' homage that I wore today and had a compliment on it and the guy was pretty shocked when I explained what it was and what it cost....with ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal.....It DOES run a bit fast but it's just secondS/day, not minutes, so im good with it.... Love the channel....great stuff!!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

There are some amazing watches at great prices. It is fantastic that we have so many to choose from. Thanks for WATCHing

@TheAlanzoid Год назад

Beautiful pieces of time, i own 2 steedive and they have excellet quality, love the Baltany brand, beautiful watches and the Rdunae brand that has an homage for the military and historical master piece, the Tornek-Rayville, this Will be my next pick!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Get pick for your next watch. This one is already on my wish list. Thanks for WATCHing

@Nathan-ng1jt Год назад

Just subscribed, James is a refined Australian man who retains that great Aussie directness and succinct subject matter commentary.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you Nathan. I appreciate the positive feedback. Thanks for WATCHing

@yusufbest4475 Год назад

There is also a seagull dress watch that is similar looking to the nomos tagente which is lovely as well since it uses in house movements and well speced for a dress watch..

@WATCHingJames Год назад

That one does look very good and it is listed at a great price. I recently had another of their dress watches and I was very impressed by it.

@Kenyalove001 Год назад

This is the 1st video I've seen of yours and find it exceptional and very useful. Many thanks.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you. I really enjoyed making this video.

@occamraiser 15 дней назад

Excellent list. Nothing on there that I feel compelled to buy, but the Seagull almost achieved that - but I am wearing a Seagull 1963 40mm Exhibition back sapphire gooseneck ATM which is my current pride and joy..... and I don't think I can justify two such similar watches - but the price of the one you suggest is amazing.

@WATCHingJames 15 дней назад

I’ve been tempted recently by the bronze version of the 1963. It looks very nice.

@MrSimonfoz Год назад

Great choices a lot of which I hadn’t seen before.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Simon. I’m so impressed with these watches and I do try and find some that are not the normal reviewed watches on RU-vid

@hoogh100 10 месяцев назад

Great channel and good choises James! For months already I am totally in love with my Addiesdive Tuna watch, I bought it for 78 euro on Aliexpress!

@WATCHingJames 10 месяцев назад

There are some incredible value and quality watches on AliExpress. There is also some junk. But they are reasonably easy to avoid. Thanks for WATCHing

@marcjames3487 Год назад

Personal Grail Watches works for me. A really interesting range, thanks for sharing. Be nice if you mentioned if they're sapphire or mineral glass. The turbine on the last one is fascinating, I can imagine watching that and forgetting the time :)

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I did not wish to spend too much time on each watch as it might make the video a bit long. I have reviewed all the watches or am about to review them so there will be much detail in those videos. Thanks for WATCHing

@WatchWitt Год назад

Awesome video! Great concept and wonderful spotlight on these pieces. I really liked the Escapement Time and the turbine seconds hand watch. Good stuff!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you. It was a fun video to make and something I had been thinking about for a long time.

@naomiredpath4351 Год назад

A great idea for this video James. Appreciate your insight, Thanks James.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

👍

@AdAce21 Год назад

right now, the Ali watch I'm really eyeing is the San Martin Vintage GMT. Quite pricey, but the value definitely seems to be there. Hopefully it'll come down a bit during the next big sale (and to better compete with all the new GMTs coming out)!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

That one looks great. SM does some amazing watches. With the sale coming soon it is worth waiting to see what discounts are available.

@kabdu68 Год назад

Great selection, James. You’ve won me over. New subscriber, here.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you so much for WATCHing and supporting me by subscribing.

@brianmsahin Год назад

That is a great list James and a couple of them I've never even seen. I've used my budget for the year but might throw a couple in the basket for the November sales! As for being a bit loopy, all us watch guys are a bit loopy. I mean, who really needs more than one watch? Lol. Watches are very infectious though. My wife has caught the bug and now she has 5 watches! Excellent video. This is a great subject.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It certainly does draw you in. My wife loves seeing mine but only has a one watch collection herself. Probably a good thing 😂

@96kyh Год назад

I think I have 50, ...4 more watches then I'm done.

@brianmsahin Год назад

@@96kyh But then.....60 will look like a more even number. 😂😂😂😁👍👍

@watchsixto Год назад

It's crazy how they make them look like it and 9/10 they look better than the original

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It really is. They definitely also seem to be getting better. Or I’m getting better and picking the good ones.

@Lotus.F Год назад

The last one is an absolute beauty.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is an incredible watch. One of my favourites in my collection. Thanks for WATCHing

@Mr1121628 Год назад

Love the channel! Keep up the great content! Cheers from Texas. Edit: I just realized you sort of look like the great Scottish actor Kevin McKidd!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you so much. I appreciate your support.

@Redcrown77 Год назад

Thanks for the direction!!! Beautiful watches

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I am so impressed by these watches. Thanks for WATCHing

@briancolyer8483 Год назад

Nice round up....not a fan of the Berny but that's mostly down to the branding I think....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Brian. There are a few interesting names from AliExpress. I don’t mind Berny but certainly understand why some don’t.

@chrispekel5709 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames I just think of the movie 'weekend at Bernie's'

@whereisvanuatu Год назад

Great video, thank you! Still waiting for that Hruodland Turbine’s availability, and I just added the Gustav Becker to my shortlist, although I made a point of not going over 42… Speaking of my shortlist, these are the watches I’ve added to my cart in anticipation of the 11.11: - Seestern’s 40 Baby Blue GS; - Baltany’s 42 Blue Mil-Sub; - Heimdallr’s 42 Red Monster; - Addiesdive’s 40 Black Certina PH200; - Seig Flamma’s 42 Black GMT. Based on your review I already have the Type 2 PT5000 ET flieger on its way and I got to the point I’m checking the tracking app every couple of hours :)) From personal experience I would add the Sugess champagne Panda I’m currently wearing, even though I understand your reason for not including it in this video (those lugs, man…).

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Great suggestions. Thanks for sharing.

@robertbalian9144 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video. Picked up that Escapement Flieger for $54.

@WATCHingJames 5 месяцев назад

A great watch and even better at that price.

@jamesdamenti2092 Год назад

this was a fantastic video, i really like your recommendations...!!!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks James. I am really happy with how this one turned out and the watches that I mentioned are watches that I absolutely adore. I’m wearing the Hroudland today.

@watsondna Год назад

I have the original Escapement Time type B with the Seiko movement. Really nice and I still wear it.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I would have bought that one but the lug to lug is a little big for my wrist. They do amazing watches.

@mry4354 Год назад

You have very good taste for watches, I really like most of them but there's some Cadisens and pagani designs that are amazing for the price

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you. There are some amazing watches available from AliExpress.

@nickhayes4169 3 месяца назад

I couldn't quite make out what the last one was. I like the look of that, especially with the turbine seconds hand.

@WATCHingJames 3 месяца назад

I love the Hruodland turbine. It remains my favorite AliExpress watch. But also just one of my favorite watches.

@nickhayes4169 3 месяца назад

@@WATCHingJames thanks, I'll look for it 👍🏼

@TheTerryMarsh1 Год назад

I notice that there is a red spot on the propeller of the Hruodland Turbine Pilot, James. Presumably where a seagull flew into it. 😉 I have recently acquired the white dial version of the Berny automatic. I also have an Addisdive diver (quartz version).

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Hahahahaha. Now that’s all I’m going to see every time I look at it.

@dpns2ster Год назад

I can see RMALTI and Escapement Time GS homages falling into this category

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Both of those are sitting on my wish list. They look great.

@StefKlingOfficial Год назад

The Rmalti is amazing!

@tablameister Год назад

Thanks for the suggestions! Some watch brands that I had not heard of before that I will keep an eye out for.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks for WATCHing.

@cecilyau4440 Год назад

I’ve really liked the design of the Gustav Becker but the case diameter is larger than my preference of 36-41mm. I’ve wanted to get the San Martin in as a mod base but haven’t gotten around to it. In the recent 11.11 sale, I almost got the BERNY full lume railway but decided to get the Rdunae Tournek Rayville homage instead. If I ever decide to get a flieger again (Type B of course), Escapement Time is top on my list (sold my Laco to fund other watches). Needless to say, James, I agree with your list 😉😁👍. It appears that you are my watch brother from another mother 😁

@WATCHingJames Год назад

That’s great. I seem to be finding lots of people who feel the same. 😄👍

@cecilyau4440 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames Incidentally, I just unboxed the Rdunae, my first. Very impressed so far. Their catalog is rather limited when compared to the other AliExpress brands, but based on this one, a brand worth keeping an eye on. Take care!

@karlsenula9495 8 месяцев назад

Gustav Becker also does a Panerai homage which I have been curious about - and because because it is a Panerai homage it is supposed to be big.

@karlsenula9495 8 месяцев назад

@@cecilyau4440... I have their compressor which is VERY nice.

@noelmurphy3450 Год назад

Super review James. Cheers Noel

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Noel. It was a fun video to make.

@QuintilusCastle 3 месяца назад

Interested to hear what made you choose the Tactical Frog willard over the Steeldive one. The Gustav and the Hruodland were impressive.

@WATCHingJames 3 месяца назад

The TF is a lot better. I love the steeldive. A great watch and super affordable but the TF is significantly better in quality. In my opinion

@IhebIheb-oz3fj Год назад

just waw good job mate we want more please !

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you. I want to make a second but I need to find enough amazing watches. I have three more at the moment.

@Nachovalenti899 Год назад

Great video James and great watches. Could be fine if you compare the frog 6105 homage with the Rdunae 6105-8110 from WR Watches. In my humble opinion, the Rdunae is closer to the original Seiko and is a better and cheaper watch than the Frog, a friend of mine bought both and that's why I'm saying that. I saw both in person and the Rdunae looks awesome. Thanks and see you in the next video.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

That would make a great video. Good to hear about the Rdunae. I’ll have to have a closer look. Thanks for WATCHing

@szakacselod8452 4 месяца назад

Maybe for a person who spends thousands on watches (or on single watch) this statement would be lunatic. But for me, it sure makes sense. Great selection!

@WATCHingJames 4 месяца назад

That’s great to hear. Thanks for WATCHing

@GunGuy258 2 месяца назад

That Hrodland Pilot is outstanding!

@WATCHingJames 2 месяца назад

It is incredible. It remains one of my favorite watches in my collection

@GunGuy258 2 месяца назад

@WATCHingJames I'm glad I watched this video, now I have a new watch to save up for, that I didn't know existed. I'm sure I will truly be in awe of it.

@StefKlingOfficial Год назад

Check out the Escapement Time Furlan Marri homage. Its stunning!!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I’ve been keeping an eye on it. I love my flieger from them so assume the quality is good.

@jimmcmellen986 2 месяца назад

I really like the strap on that Becker watch. Is that strap the one that came with the watch? Too cool!

@WATCHingJames 2 месяца назад

Yes. That’s the one it comes with

@Vidmr2407 Год назад

Nope, not crazy. These and several others from AE can hardly be matched anywhere for the price or in most cases anywhere near the price. Among others, i would add my Steeldive Doxa 300sub homage. :-D

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I had the seestern Doxa homage and that one was also particularly good. Thanks for WATCHing

@davideyt1242 8 месяцев назад

Seagull movements are not bad movements, if you are leaving the well known "swiss movement snobbery " topic aside - most (not all) mid to high-end Seagull movements are as good and as reliable as the off the shelf ETA movements that are swiss and costs 4 times more per movement.

@WATCHingJames 8 месяцев назад

They are really great to have in some watches and are powering one of my favourite all time watches. The Turbine Pilot.

@tarasmathers7423 Год назад

I do agree with the terminology used. A grail, I feel, should be irrespective of price. Price is not indicative of quality, as we all know, and should therefore not be indicative, of the lack thereof, in cheaper models. For me, it's the Rmalti RM001 Grand Seiko homage of the new "Evolution 9 Collection." Amazing for the price, and is a grail of mine. Cheers, James.......

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Tara. I am eagerly awaiting the Rmalti GMT which I think is the RM001. It should arrive later this week.

@tarasmathers7423 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames I'll be looking forward to that review. 👍👍

@WATCHingJames Год назад

👍

@tarasmathers7423 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames Oh yeah....update for you, James. Just received the Rmalti RM001 "Grey linen-dial," NH35 mvmnt, on a bracelet today, and I've got to tell you, I am super-impressed. Very well designed and constructed. The finishing is amazing (to my naked eye at least). I really think that you're going to be impressed as well. Looking forward to it....

@flytheskymyway Год назад

I keep check checking for the Hroudland pilot watch. No luck.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I do too. I’ll put out a community post if I see it available

@MichaelandCathy1999 Год назад

Just “stumbled” across your channel, but really impressed with your presentation. If possible, could you add a Canadian price equivalent?

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks for subscribing. I do have a few Canadian viewers. Happy to add it. I’m a bit ahead with my filming so might not be in the next 4 weeks of videos.

@michaelkaasbundgaard7798 Год назад

You are right - Grail watches

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Great to hear I’m not the only one thinking this way. Thanks for WATCHing

@karlsenula9495 8 месяцев назад

I might throw in the Seestern Doxa 300T homage in here, Pagani (yes I said Pagani) Daytona or Speedmaster mecha-quartz homages - 1000% better value than the Moonswatch.

@WATCHingJames 8 месяцев назад

That seestern is incredible too. Definitely worth being on this list.

@rickredmanwallart1766 Год назад

Subbed just for that Berny recommendation. Not seen that covered on RU-vid before and it's currently £40. Ridiculous for a well-regarded automatic watch

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Rick. I appreciate your support. The Berny is a great watch. Still the best super affordable mechanical watch I’ve come across.

@rickredmanwallart1766 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames No problem James, although I should reprimand you to contributing to my newfound AliExpress watch addiction 😂

@petruluca6124 Год назад

Have you got a Seagull Horizont. That would be nice to see

@WATCHingJames Год назад

No I don’t. They do look good

@DadgeCity 18 дней назад

How about the Oupai Elvis Special triangular watch? Looks great but £180 is quite a lot.

@WATCHingJames 18 дней назад

I’ve not seen that one. I’ll have to have a look.

@marcgoulding5230 Год назад

Curious if you have thoughts on the Tactical versus the Steeldive.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I really like the steeldive but the Frog is significantly better.

@marcgoulding5230 Год назад

Thanks for the good word!@@WATCHingJames

@WATCHingJames Год назад

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@thegorn Год назад

How do you rate the Pagani Design pieces?

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I like PD. But I always keep in mind to be aware that they are built to a budget. I also prefer there non rotating bezel options. Their ys003 is one of the best for the money I have come across.

@jhoag2577 Год назад

San Martin GMT Pepsi is outstanding

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I have had my eye on that one for a while. It has great reviews about it.

@gregjarvis3288 Год назад

You are right on all counts!!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Greg.

@johncarter6238 Год назад

I agree with you 100%. because people undervalue aliexpress watches. but actually they are super price quality ratio watches. it's easy to buy an overvalued watch for a few thousand dollars. you only pay for the name. but it is very difficult to find a super watch. but they are there on Ali. and yes you can call them from my Grail watches. i own them too. and they often run better than my Fucking Rolek which is 200x more expensive

@WATCHingJames Год назад

There is certainly a lot of value to be had and some, like these ones, have just blown me away.

@jonirwin7316 Год назад

A grail watch is always the next one.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I must have a lot of grail watches ahead of me. 😁

@jonirwin7316 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames haha! Me too.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

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@notyourtypicalwatchreview2563 Год назад

Such a nice, positive video! New subscriber!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you for the nice feedback and for subscribing

@cowinwatts9025 5 месяцев назад

Great review mate.

@WATCHingJames 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@adrianjanssens7116 Год назад

Thank you. Very helpful.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks for WATCHing

@maddewey8063 9 месяцев назад

Great video. Thank you.

@WATCHingJames 9 месяцев назад

Thank you

@davea8378 Год назад

Great review and great taste

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank you. I’m almost ready to do a part two. I’ve bought some amazing watches lately.

@ATOMSKI_MRAV Год назад

Video starts at 3:05. You're welcome.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I do like to talk. Thanks for WATCHing

@user-bv7jc 4 месяца назад

love the video idea

@WATCHingJames 4 месяца назад

Thank you. It is one of my favorites and definitely my most popular

@ricardonercolini6053 Год назад

Hello! My name is Ricardo I live in Brazil, and I also love Aliexpress fantastic watches. I was wondering If you have ever seen a Seadweler (Rolex homage) made by Pagani Design that actualy is called Pagrane Design (model PG 1677) and nobady talks about It. I think that we are all so full of submariner homages (and videos about them) that we need to see other homages videos such as the Seadweler homage. Thanks Man! From a Brazilian subscriber of yours!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Hello Ricardo. Thanks for WATCHing. I have seen it on the AliExpress store and it does look very interesting. I’m sure I saw a review some time ago about it.

@tonyalbrecht7169 Год назад

good selection.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Tony. These ones are so good I had to make a specific video.

@mrastroboy33 5 месяцев назад

AWESOME !

@WATCHingJames 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@garycollard1981 Год назад

Rather tempted by the Gustav.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is very impressive. If you like the look and size of it then it is worth considering. I’m releasing my first impressions video of it in a couple of days which will show it in a bit more detail.

@garycollard1981 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames Cool, look forward to the video.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Gary

@designbam780 Год назад

You are completely right 👍

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks for WATCHing

@thereviwesoverviwer4115 Год назад

In aliexpress, in which store or where i can buy swiss replica watches?

@WATCHingJames Год назад

All of them generally do homages to well know watches. Check out San Martin and Cronos.

@scatterbrain9490 Год назад

Nice

@WATCHingJames Год назад

👍

@balthazarbeutelwolf9097 Год назад

Good pick of good value watches. But I would not call them grails, for I would want more originality to warrant that tag. This you will generally not find on Ali in pilot's watches or divers. Possibly in dress watches (criminally neglected on youtube watch reviews), but most likely in chronos. I am not really into chronos, but this is the watch genre where there are quite a few original designs out there on Ali (not only the flipping 1963 again) that at least have the potential to be a bit special.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thank for WATCHing and taking the time to comment. I love dress watches as well. I just bought an amazing Oris that will be featured on the channel soon.

@weerobot Год назад

You get a Like for that Title 😂

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Hahaha thank you.

@pdmotors5027 Год назад

Interesting, and all good.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks for WATCHing

@haroldcastle Год назад

Great video!!!! thanks!!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks for WATCHing

@johnsmagnet Год назад

How many "the holy grail"s are there? By definition, its a singular item. That's where I get the value from AliExpress - I can try things out without the pressure of "the One" (which I probably wouldn't be comfortable buying even if I could afford it). I've purchased more than a dozen. The AliExpress watch I've had the most fun with is the Parnis GMT. Not the one that looks like a Rolex, the other one that you see all the time on the site - the cream dial. The black dial looks a teensy bit like the Hamilton Khaki Navy. But not exactly. If this watch is an homage, I've never figured out the antecedent - my guess would be some old Longines. Anyone know?

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks for WATCHing. If you are talking about the vintage looking one I’m not sure. But it has been on my wish list for some time.

@grzzz2287 Год назад

Any recommendations for a homage IWC Top Gun Mirimar?

@WATCHingJames Год назад

This is one that I’m wanting to find too. I just bought a escapement time quartz. Which was really affordable and has a bit of a iwc top gun feel. I’m still waiting for it to arrive.

@violinmke Год назад

I have the Berny It's great and inexpensive.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I really enjoy it. They have just released a new version using the same case. Very much homaging the Mondaine.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

The idea of a grail watch from AliExpress may sound a bit strange. But stay with me and hopefully it all makes sense in the end 😄

@bensynewsshoedown4999 Год назад

James since you have bought, reviewed/shared your learnings in so many videos, your concept makes sense. The tank watch (Gustav Becker aka rebranded Sea-Gull) is one I'm glad to see, along with the usual suspects. Please focus on this til 11/11!

@NathanChisholm041 Год назад

No it doesnt! Maybe to you but these are not even close to grain watches! Their nice and all I own a few but nothing beats the satisfaction of a good brand watch!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I have a first impressions video of it coming out shortly. It is particularly good.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I do know that feeling.

@antonkozachkov8897 Год назад

You sir have a taste!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Well thank you very much 😁

@user-sn3ch4mt4i Месяц назад

No Tevise? Where's the Benyars? Overfly and Chenxi?

@WATCHingJames Месяц назад

I’ve not experienced those brands. Thanks for WATCHing

@user-sn3ch4mt4i Месяц назад

@@WATCHingJames maybe they are sold under different brand names there

@filipos7459 Год назад

Interesting but all prices have increased substantially since this video. You can get Seiko and citizen for better value

@WATCHingJames Год назад

There has definitely been some increases. Thanks for WATCHing

@paulelliott7493 Год назад

great choices!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Thanks Paul. They have all shocked me how good they are.

@paulelliott7493 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames i have the SM V3 on order.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I’m sure you will really like it

@uwe5935 Год назад

just going for Seagull ST19 hand winded ones for a longer time. Tired about the endless copies of Mercedes hand clones. Hard to get was the "Tin Tin" Moon Watch homage - also this one was the last ordered a few month ago... - nothing more of interest - may be when the new GMT will be used for non Rolex clones.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I’m really excited to see what comes out using that Seiko gmt movement. I think it will certainly change what we think about certain AliExpress brands.

@uwe5935 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames the Pearl isnt the best, but works inside a few GMTs in my collection with acceptable tolerances. Think the Seiko ones will be more expensive than the 75 € got my "Pearls" at a sale :D - think beginning next year the first ones will pop up at Ali brands - or using a clone of the Seiko GMT - the chinese "Copy Shops" work quite fast :D

@WATCHingJames Год назад

👍

@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Год назад

I'm an IWC fan but I've only been able to afford one watch from IWC, so I've been looking at aliexpress for good homages and I saw the Hruoland Aquatimer and it looks really good, and this pilot watch also looks awesome !

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I now own 2 Hruodlands and am very impressed by both. This turbine pilot is one of my favourite watches in my collection and continued to amaze me.

@CLaop68 Год назад

Hi. Gustav Becker and Hruodland Turbine Pilot watches are no longer available.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I have been trying to find out why the Pilot is unavailable but was not aware that the GB was not available. That’s disappointing

@novocastrian_8387 Год назад

Prefer my heimdallr 6105 homage to the tactical frog h5 (an offshoot brand from hiemdallr) sharks are cooler then frogs 😅 about the only differnce

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It does look like they are probably the same except for the branding. Sharks are definitely cooler than frogs hahaha 🐸 🦈

@gmotionedc5412 Год назад

Why didn’t you choose no logo for the pilot. ?

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I was considering it but in the end felt that I liked it with the logo better. Still not sure if I made the correct choice but I am very happy with it.

@gmotionedc5412 Год назад

@@WATCHingJames I am about to order the No logo version because it’s such a weird name, that why Pagani watches are ok because their logo looks perfectly fine and professional. If you have a weird name use a logo. This why I refuse to buy a Benyar, or others. I agree that the dial looks empty without a name or something. So I’ll make up my mind when I order it.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I really like the new PD logo. It is a good choice by them to transition to it.

@cosmodoc Год назад

To me, in their price category, Christopher Ward watches offer the most amazing quality!

@WATCHingJames Год назад

They get a lot of positive comments online. I particularly like their Dartmouth.

@whereisvanuatu Год назад

I love CW and, if you don’t mind hommages, look up Seig Flamma’s diver.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I’ll check it out.

@gmotionedc5412 Год назад

Where’s the link to the last one??

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Unfortunately that watch is currently unavailable on the store. I am keeping an eye on it and have contacted them to ask about availability.

@f.e.w3925 Год назад

The reason why the Roadland Pilot is as cheap might be that not only the design of the case/dial aswell as the whole strap is stolen/copied from the IWC Big Pilot. I wouldn’t call it a fake watch but yeah…

@WATCHingJames Год назад

It is a homage of a limited release. 12 only, IWC. I can only image how much they cost. You can’t find a price online.

@gerardhiggins1 21 день назад

I know this is not a fresh post. Hopefully someone will read this. It's gotten to the point that even $50 Casios are being faked today. So when I go on Ali Express I'm afraid to buy anything. Any tips for safely shopping on Ali anyone?

@WATCHingJames 21 день назад

Definitely. Buy from a store that has a lot of followers. A store that has lots of sales and feedback. Especially feedback that includes photos taken by the customers. I have also included links in the video to the stores I bought from. So I can say, at least in my experience, that the watches that arrived were real and good watches.

@Nicolas_Godressi Год назад

Make another one please

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I do intend on doing another one. But I need to find those extra special watches that I think are “AliExpress grails” I have two already. But really want five before making the episode. Thanks for WATCHing

@panaglaw Год назад

Skip to 3:03

@WATCHingJames Год назад

👍

@MrPINKFL0YD Год назад

A lot of Chinese watches are great but they are let down by the names and the logos which is a shame. I'm waiting for my first buy. As I collect Japanese JDM GMT's it's got a high hurdle to cross

@WATCHingJames Год назад

Some of the names can put you off. But I’m ok with some of them.