I still really like that blue Milgauss homage. It is very inexpensive, and looks amazing for $41 US. Yes it is cheap. But it is a looker. I have "almost" bought it several times.
I think what is established in this video is that it's definitely not plated. I would like to find out a way if it's stainless steel or not, Nathan has proposed one that I'll look into
Thank you SO MUCH for revealing that! I actually watched that review but not until the very end and missed out on that very important bit of information. You are the whistle-blower for the Sainles Steelgate! But yes as you can see they might have resolved the issue for this one, and your complaint might have been what did it. I'm tempting on trying the same with the Explorer, maybe it's going to be the same6as yours?
Great video, but I’d like more. I also own this watch since it homages my grail watch, the Milgauss. It’s gorgeous, and has great specs for the price. But like you all, I’ve wondered if “Sainless” printed on the case back was simply a typo error or if it’s an admission that it’s not STAINLESS STEEL as described on the company’s AE sales page. Looking forward to a follow up video testing the bezel, bracelet & crown. Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much Brett 👍. That's right I'd like to try that as well but I don't want to damage it too much! I'd like to give it away to whoever comes with the best idea to see what material(s) it is
thank you for actually testing this watch I really like it and the case was the biggest problem now I know it's just fine just only worth 40 bucks ...I bought an invicta it isn't any better really and wanted mod parts anyway.
Mmmm there's an idea! But I'd like to give this watch away to a subscriber that hands over the clue to how to resolve this mystery with the least damage to the watch
Well I understand it like this. Stainless steel is a high grade alloy, the others are not stainless but a lower, cheaper grade alloy which still makes it a steel. It's just not stainless.
At last Somebody make the right fact to know the truth about the material that really the watch is made. Thank you very much indeed. PD If I just know this I was not canceled the buy for two units of this model.
Cut it straight across the middle and completely in half with a grinder, then send one half back to Benyar as a return and ask for your money back or you'll blitz Instagram with pictures of the other half and prove them to be thieving liars.
Take it apart (remove movement, dial, crystal and any gaskets) and give it a bath in diluted hydrochloric acid for a few hours. That should dissolve any plating, if it completely dissolves, well...
@@Horologique Sulphuric acid is the more dangerous one. Hydrochloric acid can be used as a drain cleaner, glasses/goggles and latex gloves should do. Oh, and if you dilute it, water first. And no, coke won't be strong enough. 😁
@@Horologique it discolours the stainless steel. It turns it a kind of dull grey. Dipped some jewellery and used Leatherman pliers to pull them out, stained the pliers and the sink haha. I’d probably try it on a very inconspicuous area, using a cotton bud or similar to control the amount of solution that contacts the metal.
You scratchy scratchy long time! I think you proved that it’s not chrome plated alloy. That would have sheered off immediately. Thanks for testing for all of us to see!
Who cares if it's stainless steel or plated... Its a cheap and cheerful there's far more important things to think about.... Its looks great for the cash you pay although long-term durability may be a problem.... One thing is for sure they are better value for money than a Rolex.... How Rolex justify their ridiculous prices I'll never know.... Pathetic rolex show a bit of class the way you treat us, watch lovers is disgraceful with your pathetic waiting lists.... And why don't you supply a, Luxury LEATHER BOX!!!! with your so called mass produced luxuary watches.... Come on Rolex vinyl covers box.... Your having a laugh 😂😂😂😂
Well, Rolex is a LUXURY brand, and if that is the case, their prices MUST be well above the average Joe's capabilities, regardless of how much their product actually costs. It is how they assure the Rolex buyer that he'll be part of an exlusive club. If Rolex didnt charge what they do they would cease to be a luxury brand and therefore their whole value proposition would collapse. Simple as that.
@@daniela.m.6315 I agree Daniel. Also, how this guy expressed himself here, it is very obvious, that he would be an "undesirable" customer for the Rolex company.
I suggest cleaning the movement in Sodium Pentothal. It will spill the beans on its friend the case.
I still really like that blue Milgauss homage. It is very inexpensive, and looks amazing for $41 US. Yes it is cheap. But it is a looker. I have "almost" bought it several times.
Then go ahead, for the money and when you know what it is exactly that you buy then there's no harm!
It is obviously plated. You can even see the plate connection in the lug. Apart from that, ss doesn't get that deep scratches from such a tool.
I think what is established in this video is that it's definitely not plated. I would like to find out a way if it's stainless steel or not, Nathan has proposed one that I'll look into
This is very interesting. The fact that you scratched it so much and still didn't see anything is totally different to mine 😕
What happened to yours??
@@HorologiqueJe crois que c'est lui qui a levé le lièvre avec l'Explorer il me semble !!!
@@Horologique It was me who discovered they were using plated alloy cases. Checkout my video:
'Watch Before Buying Benyar BY-5177 Rolex Explorer'
That case might have been hanging that way up and the plating thicker on that side. I'd like to see the other lug scratched.
Thank you SO MUCH for revealing that! I actually watched that review but not until the very end and missed out on that very important bit of information. You are the whistle-blower for the Sainles Steelgate!
But yes as you can see they might have resolved the issue for this one, and your complaint might have been what did it. I'm tempting on trying the same with the Explorer, maybe it's going to be the same6as yours?
Great video, but I’d like more. I also own this watch since it homages my grail watch, the Milgauss. It’s gorgeous, and has great specs for the price. But like you all, I’ve wondered if “Sainless” printed on the case back was simply a typo error or if it’s an admission that it’s not STAINLESS STEEL as described on the company’s AE sales page. Looking forward to a follow up video testing the bezel, bracelet & crown. Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much Brett 👍. That's right I'd like to try that as well but I don't want to damage it too much! I'd like to give it away to whoever comes with the best idea to see what material(s) it is
I have a watch like that i bought a year ago and mine is spelled right stainless steel.
I bought this watch, Milgauss homage black dial, It cost me only $50. For that price I think it's a very good mechanical watch.
thank you for actually testing this watch I really like it and the case was the biggest problem now I know it's just fine just only worth 40 bucks ...I bought an invicta it isn't any better really and wanted mod parts anyway.
You are absolutely welcome 👍. I really hope you enjoy the watch
I was unfortunately also curious and bought both 😕 might cut one in half for my reviews
That I would like to see, but it is also a shame for such a nice and cheap little watch.
Wonderful, I'd be eager to see that 👍
I’d love to see that.
Yes Jason, we're rooting for that!
How about using a Dremel rotary tool with a coarse grinder head on the inside of the lugs. Wear eye protection. 🥽
Mmmm there's an idea! But I'd like to give this watch away to a subscriber that hands over the clue to how to resolve this mystery with the least damage to the watch
@@Horologique Open the back and see what the case looks like inside. A plating might look rough and splattered in there.
You might be on to something 😁
Well I understand it like this. Stainless steel is a high grade alloy, the others are not stainless but a lower, cheaper grade alloy which still makes it a steel. It's just not stainless.
No, it's sainless 😂
@@Horologique , very funny 😂😂😂. As long it's not Saintless.
@@Getouttahere78 😂😂
I like your work, you actually debunked the rumours online about the material of the case...many thanks!
You are welcome! Thanks for the support 🙂
At last Somebody make the right fact to know the truth about the material that really the watch is made. Thank you very much indeed. PD If I just know this I was not canceled the buy for two units of this model.
You are absolutely welcome!
Cut it straight across the middle and completely in half with a grinder, then send one half back to Benyar as a return and ask for your money back or you'll blitz Instagram with pictures of the other half and prove them to be thieving liars.
😂😂
Hmmm a lot has been said about this brand not being particularity honest , very interesting that it past your test
Yes it did but that doesn't mean it's stainless steel, only that it might not be plated
Now you can compare the cheapest explorer with the tisell to see what are the differences and if the tisell is worth the extra $$$
Yes, I can 😁
Thanks for the straightforward review.
You are welcome, thank you for your comment 👍👍
Funny, I say 'scratchy scratchy' when my cat is indulging himself at his scratching post.
Take it apart (remove movement, dial, crystal and any gaskets) and give it a bath in diluted hydrochloric acid for a few hours. That should dissolve any plating, if it completely dissolves, well...
Darn, I'll try to get that at the hardware store, but I've never handled that sort of thing before. Won't coke so the trick 😉?
@@Horologique
Sulphuric acid is the more dangerous one. Hydrochloric acid can be used as a drain cleaner, glasses/goggles and latex gloves should do.
Oh, and if you dilute it, water first.
And no, coke won't be strong enough. 😁
@@Alias_Anybody thank you very much for the instructions! I might man up and end up doing it 💪
Both pf these watches have a Zink and Nickel Alloy cases which are Copper plated then Chromed. JANBOY. RN. Rtd.
Thanks for the information 👍
Nice Review
Thank you very much Kimberley!
Hmm, BY-5185M has a much better build quality, movement and WR, and no stupid typos on the case.
What do you expect from 50$ watch
Silver jewellery polish will react to stainless steel. I’d try that and see
Thanks for the tip. How is that supposed to react?
@@Horologique it discolours the stainless steel. It turns it a kind of dull grey. Dipped some jewellery and used Leatherman pliers to pull them out, stained the pliers and the sink haha. I’d probably try it on a very inconspicuous area, using a cotton bud or similar to control the amount of solution that contacts the metal.
You scratchy scratchy long time! I think you proved that it’s not chrome plated alloy. That would have sheered off immediately. Thanks for testing for all of us to see!
You are welcome! Glad you picked up the reference 😉😄
Bof, et rebof je n'aime déjà pas l'originale alors ... !!
Who cares if it's stainless steel or plated... Its a cheap and cheerful there's far more important things to think about.... Its looks great for the cash you pay although long-term durability may be a problem.... One thing is for sure they are better value for money than a Rolex.... How Rolex justify their ridiculous prices I'll never know.... Pathetic rolex show a bit of class the way you treat us, watch lovers is disgraceful with your pathetic waiting lists.... And why don't you supply a, Luxury LEATHER BOX!!!! with your so called mass produced luxuary watches.... Come on Rolex vinyl covers box.... Your having a laugh 😂😂😂😂
Well, Rolex is a LUXURY brand, and if that is the case, their prices MUST be well above the average Joe's capabilities, regardless of how much their product actually costs. It is how they assure the Rolex buyer that he'll be part of an exlusive club. If Rolex didnt charge what they do they would cease to be a luxury brand and therefore their whole value proposition would collapse. Simple as that.
@@daniela.m.6315 I agree Daniel. Also, how this guy expressed himself here, it is very obvious, that he would be an "undesirable" customer for the Rolex company.