Honestly, it is a great semi-homage watch at really awesome price point. Reliable movement, decent finish, nice & hefty looking bracelet and clasp. clean dial and hands....etc. At $90, I really do not have any issues about this watch at all. Especially without a tricky bezel (cheaper models always have issues on bezels...etc), this is a great looking, easy to wear, everyday watch at an awesome price. Nothing spectacular about it, but again, for someone who is looking for an everyday good looking watch at super price, this is it, in my opinion. Thanks for the review, Ivan. PS: Yes, it is me, Alex. for a chance, very positive review, ha ha ha. Good day, Doc!
Haha thanks for the positive review Alex! I think the rub would be in how it compares with the segment leader Paganj… especially that clasp; that’s probably where the distinction will lie.
Hey Ivan, the one you should try get your hands on is the Addiesdive AD2023, the high beat seiko quartz vintage explorer design... looks very similar build quality as the San Martin Vintage Explorer, but its a 37mm x 46mm case, and its only AUD150ish give or take at sales. I think its the new value king winner. Only issue is that seiko movement requires battery changes every 2 years. But a perfect grab and go in the collection.
Interesting... it's a quartz though, so the price is mostly proportionate ($130 USD currently). How's the bracelet & clasp? That's where lots of brands let themselves down... and these guys hide it away instead of showing it on their website...
@@PerthWAtch Apparently it's decent, milled clasp, and very near san martin level, just the watch feels lite, perhaps because it's quartz after all. It's getting great reviews online. It's actually USD80ish now on sale.
Ooh wow... a 7750 clone movement watch for under $400!? That sounds sweet... I might reach out to them. I don't believe they've ever contacted me actually. "Genuine Dandong ETA7750 Automatic Movement" haha how oxymoronic!
Cadisen make decent watches, albeit maybe lacking character. Not being a fan of the explorer (yes shock horror!) the numerals on this dial put me right off. If they did a full indices version I could be tempted. Great video as always
These watches are overpriced for a homage with a Seiko movement. Seiko just released their Seiko 5 Sports 38mm for less. Seiko in-house movement, 100m water resistant, with solid oysterband bracelet.
Bruh really!? Don’t post fake news mate - show me where you get that “for less” 😂 Even if it’s the same price (which it ain’t), here’s a few things for you to consider: 1. No evidence that the “in-house” movement is better 2. You get a push crown with “100m WR”, cheap mineral glass, crappy end links, crappy bracelet and crappy clasp with the Seiko 3. You get screw down crown, sapphire crystal, solid end links, screw bracelet and machined clasp with this for $90. So… go do some research. I call your BS opinion on this being overpriced. You won’t find cheaper. Keep it real bruh. Really.
I agree with you@@PerthWAtch. You'll never find a new real Seiko for the price of the Cadisen shown in your review that can come even close to the specs. Good call.
