Had my S435 for a year soon, it's my most accurate mechanical watch. Only improvments I've done to it was take off the caseback and wet sand the edges as I found them to be too sharp for comfort, did the same to the inside of the endlinks, but they are always sharp, Seestern or Tissot or whatever else under 1000 euros. It's my only homage watch, I don't think I will buy more homages, but I definetly do not reget getting this one. also *adhd gang*
Literally wearing this when I came across your review. It's a great watch. As a large scale collector, it's nice to get this design into my mix without having to spend thousands, yet getting a super high quality watch.
I am reviewing a pretty nice watch now, awesome watch fr... but only 2 days and heck I miss that bracelet!!!! afer using this kind of stuff you can't go back 🤣
Hot tip! Dump the background music... We, the watch freaks, would much rather just hear your voice when rambling on about the watches... ;) Thx for a good video! Really nice looking watch, too bad there is sooo many... :)
Hey thanks!! 👌 the music on the bg usually is a good thing, but on this one it was my mistake, I had to rush the video at the end and I didn't realize that it was repeating a short section again and again🤦♂️ Awesome you liked the video!
ja, aber nur , wenn man sie jedesmal vor der Aufnahme mit einer Lampe anleuchtet... ;) ansonsten leuchtet sie etwa 5 Min. Hell, danach leuchtet sie wie jede andere Uhr in dieser Preisklasse👌👌
Thanks 🙏. I don't think it was a Vostok, it was more dressy. I later spoke with my dad and realized I got some facts wrong in this script 😅. The watch was German, not Russian, and although he can't recall the brand, it must have been good quality as the bracelet was made of gold. They sold it for a good amount of money. He had it on a leather strap since the gold bracelet was broken.
I've seen this 2 times already and keep catching new details haha, this is an awesome video man, not only a review this is gold content right there! keep it up!
We really need more videos like this one, a one year later review as we keep buying more and more watches in AliE but we are not sure how they perform after a year of use. Also, cool underwater shots. Well done 👍🏼
Thanks for the awesome feedback! 🌟 I’ll definitely keep the one-year reviews coming to. And glad you enjoyed the underwater shots-more of those to come too! Stay tuned!
@@CoolWatchesOnly Keep up the videos! When dealing with salt water is the process just to rinse the watch in fresh water before letting it dry? I know the rule is to keep the crown sealed shut.
@@Mat-tg4fkI pressure wash it with fresh water and then shake it to get all water out. The bad part of salt water is the chlorine build-up, but any that remains after that, the 316L should handle just fine.
I ordered the black version with bracelet earlier this evening for $151. Found your video just now and im even more excited to get it. I have a Wolbrook skindiver that i inherited from my father. It still runs but needs expensive setvicing. Ive been searching for months for a watch that captures what is, to me, the quintessential 60's skindiver look and feel. This is the only waych ive found so far with the large arrow head minute hand like the Wolbeook has. Everything about this watch is simply stunning and the rest of the watches in my collection will be super jealous of the wrist time this one will get. Im over the moon with excitement for Christmas when i finally get to wear it! BTW, i really enjoyed the review and liked and subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work!
Really enjoyed your simple yet comprehensive review of the watch. I picked up on the 11.11 sale. Not 120. But I believe it’s punching way above it’s weight🎉
I have this one too but with the gold edging. Another beautiful watch and no troubles adjusting the bracelet . Has the newer San Martin style on the fly clasp. Thanks for affirming my good decision .
You are very lucky, I think that model you have is discounted, another viewer tried to buy it and they canceled his order, really hope they keep doing it 🙏
@@CoolWatchesOnly I have not yet it was a late Friday night purchase lol. I wish it came on a bracelet, but even on a rubber strap, I think I’m gonna love it
@moneymikz the included band, has a stripe that reacts to the uv light, I forgot to include it in the review... it's like they pack and pack features just because 🔥
@@CoolWatchesOnly I also stepped up a little bit and ordered the Nove Atlantean, i’m a sucker for a sale price and interest free payments. I just hope it’s not too big for my 7 1/2” wrist because it looks so cool in videos.
Great watch, next on my list. Small error in the vid. The Glashutte Original has applied numerals with the exception of the black dial model which has them printed as a tribute to their original watch. 👍
Yes, you can still buy it with display case back or an engraved case back. My friend bought it not that long ago, for how long? Idk. Check my link in the description 👌
@Lucky.123 do you mean the sn0139? Would need to buy it or try them to sent it to me, but I don't think it's even close, I looked up for pictures and reviews of some watches costing more than $400 and personally don't think they can't touch the s434
Man that s is a tough choice. I love the glass shape of the 435, but the 434’s crown looks better and pairs well with more straps, especially the orange one, while the 435 shines with the ostrich strap. I have both and can’t wait to get the gold one, whether for a review or just for myself. Williams Martini: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dmp9QTZ (It’s the second to last on the right in the second row)
don’t remember the exact sale details since I hadn’t started the channel yet, but the total was €121. AliExpress shows €136 for taxes to Spain, but I live in a part of Spain with lower taxes (Canary Islands).
Love the review! I think you'll find the San Martin crystal not as good as the Seestern. Also, if you love lume, check out the Thorn SHY036. I have the Addies Willard and using that as a frame of reference, I think the Thorn will do favorably as well.
Well, let me tell you, I am super impressed so far with the glass and the lume. The bracelet and clasp, however, haven’t impressed me as much 2 steps down. I can’t put both watches in the same review (for now 🤫), but side by side in the same lighting, the San Martin takes it.easy
About the Thorm... I wrote them first haha, but they recommend me a seiko homage model they are pushing on now, looks good to, with a textured dial, I said ok but they haven't contacted me since for neither of the two🤷♂
man is not that is worse, both are good, I would rate the SM a bit higher on some aspects and on other the Seestern, specifically on the clasp and the screw links on the bracelet
Really good video. A modern approach to the previously frowned upon brands . Look at the build quality and tolerances on that . I think some watch snobs would be shocked at the country of origin of a LOT of their treasured Swiss watch …. Cases and bracelets;) Can’t quite place your accent ;)
Only critique would be the music, loved the review but as it is so long the music is a bit tiring, maybe would be better to play it at lower volume or maybe only using it at the beginning and at the end. It's only a minor critique, the review is very good, and the whole story of your grandfather is super interesting, could be a Slava?
Yes, multiple people have complained already. It was a mistake, I made a quick temporary solution at the start of the video and forgot to change it later as I was focusing on other details 🤦♂️ Totally agree better no audio than bad audio... more things to learn!
The link to the Ostrich leather one is in the description check these ones too: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFiEvYh s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dl2qEdX s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmaeES1 Make sure to select 20mm 👍👍
Personally, I still prefer the 5, but this one is just as good. 99 pc of the people think they're the same 😂, and some people even like the 4 more, so you can't go wrong with either
Date window is replacing the "3" index. All other indices are white, why should date window be blue or black? They could have used a lumed date disc like they did with their Doxa clomages.
Yeah, that's not categorically wrong. It's just an odd choice in my opinion. If you look at the real SeaQ, all have date windows the same color as the dial. I would like it more that way, but you are right, some people would like it as you say. Design is a complicated matter... 🤷♂
@@CoolWatchesOnly Indeed, both blue and green versions have color-matched date discs. Surprisingly, the black/old lume version has white date disc, perhaps to better imitate vintage watches.
@vatazhka For me, there's a vacant for the perfect watch here that no one is currently doing, not even GO... this design but with a big date color matching the dial and in the middle over the 6 🔥🔥🔥 seestern is even selling a watch with a movement that could be used for this... it's not even that expensive, but that would require critical and thoughtful design on their part... it's easier to follow than to lead.
bought this watch on last ali sales... Im mad, they send me a crap one. Bezel misaligned... a lot, in fact the dial misaligned too. Sharp edges everywhere the case back is a razor, clasp too. The box arrived with 2 broken clips, even the bleu strap gift is bent like a banana. No quality control. Will return to shipper asap
damn sorry for your experience, man 😬 did you buy it from their official store ? that shouldn't happen. I hope you get your money back. Please keep me posted
@@CoolWatchesOnly finally bought back but this time the black and gold. still little misalignment bezel but it acceptable. Wow astonishing combination of color put it on a dark brown leather strap, very sleek ! love the applied numbers. Dope watch !
@bramz211 Thanks for sharing the experience, man! yeah dope watch, I got a few bucks saved waiting for the "new colors " they say they will release... to see if I like some in particular and get it.. if not, I will probably get your same black and gold model, I have my laptop full of pictures of it 😅
Well... they're like 20 times better made 😅 People pay more for worse Rolexes! Honestly, I don't really care that much about if something is an homage or whatever. Maybe if I were a millionaire, I'd splurge on one, but I'd need to have sooo much money to justify it. And even then, I'd probably think that money would be better spent on charity or something. Who knows?
@mrd64 Idk man, maybe if I had a more strict work, for me, it is more important gmt features and other stuff, I would choose an auto with 15 secs off over a quartz, I have a colleague that likes to get his watches serviced and regulated and anything more than 2 seconds drives him crazy, he has spent more on that that all my watches together 😅
are you twitching or something ? if you want a check list reading the watch specifications there are a lot of channels that are clones of each other, stfu
Had my S435 for a year soon, it's my most accurate mechanical watch. Only improvments I've done to it was take off the caseback and wet sand the edges as I found them to be too sharp for comfort, did the same to the inside of the endlinks, but they are always sharp, Seestern or Tissot or whatever else under 1000 euros.
It's my only homage watch, I don't think I will buy more homages, but I definetly do not reget getting this one.
also
*adhd gang*
haha Thanks! I hadn’t noticed that. I’ll need to check it out.👌👌
Literally wearing this when I came across your review. It's a great watch. As a large scale collector, it's nice to get this design into my mix without having to spend thousands, yet getting a super high quality watch.
Super on point 🎯
The photography on this reveiw is top notch! specifically the scenery with the flowers! the watches are fine but you are making them look extra!
Haha thanks 🙏🙏
best ali watches review on yt, very fun, very refreshing ! seestern should pay you for such great review.
pfff I'm printscreening this to send it to them!
the bracelet adjustment is fabulous, the watch is really beautiful
I am reviewing a pretty nice watch now, awesome watch fr... but only 2 days and heck I miss that bracelet!!!! afer using this kind of stuff you can't go back 🤣
Hot tip! Dump the background music... We, the watch freaks, would much rather just hear your voice when rambling on about the watches... ;) Thx for a good video! Really nice looking watch, too bad there is sooo many... :)
Hey thanks!! 👌 the music on the bg usually is a good thing, but on this one it was my mistake, I had to rush the video at the end and I didn't realize that it was repeating a short section again and again🤦♂️
Awesome you liked the video!
The lume on this one is insane! 🤯 the Addiesdive strap looks fire on on it too!
ja, aber nur , wenn man sie jedesmal vor der Aufnahme mit einer Lampe anleuchtet... ;) ansonsten leuchtet sie etwa 5 Min. Hell, danach leuchtet sie wie jede andere Uhr in dieser Preisklasse👌👌
Tell my secretary I must not be disturbed for the next hour. I’m about to watch something... 😅
Exactly 🫡 🤣
not kidding, whenever a notification sounds, I hit pause on my tasks If I can't watch the video without interruptions, I save it to watch later, haha
@@41-nova-i2w thanks 😅
Dude! Awesome shots! You’re making the best yt watch videos right now! You deserve 10x more subscribers could your grandpa’s watch be a Vostok, maybe?
Thanks 🙏. I don't think it was a Vostok, it was more dressy. I later spoke with my dad and realized I got some facts wrong in this script 😅. The watch was German, not Russian, and although he can't recall the brand, it must have been good quality as the bracelet was made of gold. They sold it for a good amount of money. He had it on a leather strap since the gold bracelet was broken.
The level of detail in these reviews you're crafting is remarkable! keep it up! 💪
ha Thanks man 🙏
Nice review and gorgeous watch! Nice to see a long term review
Thanks!
I've seen this 2 times already and keep catching new details haha, this is an awesome video man, not only a review this is gold content right there! keep it up!
@@Dan-i4i haha thanks 🍻
We really need more videos like this one, a one year later review as we keep buying more and more watches in AliE but we are not sure how they perform after a year of use. Also, cool underwater shots. Well done 👍🏼
Thanks for the awesome feedback! 🌟 I’ll definitely keep the one-year reviews coming to. And glad you enjoyed the underwater shots-more of those to come too! Stay tuned!
Probably the only watch youtuber that actually puts the water resistance plastered on all our dials to the test
Hey thanks for noticing! 🙏
@@CoolWatchesOnly Keep up the videos!
When dealing with salt water is the process just to rinse the watch in fresh water before letting it dry? I know the rule is to keep the crown sealed shut.
@@Mat-tg4fkI pressure wash it with fresh water and then shake it to get all water out. The bad part of salt water is the chlorine build-up, but any that remains after that, the 316L should handle just fine.
I ordered the black version with bracelet earlier this evening for $151. Found your video just now and im even more excited to get it. I have a Wolbrook skindiver that i inherited from my father. It still runs but needs expensive setvicing. Ive been searching for months for a watch that captures what is, to me, the quintessential 60's skindiver look and feel. This is the only waych ive found so far with the large arrow head minute hand like the Wolbeook has. Everything about this watch is simply stunning and the rest of the watches in my collection will be super jealous of the wrist time this one will get. Im over the moon with excitement for Christmas when i finally get to wear it!
BTW, i really enjoyed the review and liked and subscribed to your channel. Keep up the great work!
@cigarjohnny Thanks, man! I hope you enjoy your watch! You are absolutely right, there's almost nothing Ike this unless you spend a LOT of money
Great one! I liked the music, maybe the people complaining are watching on bad phones without earphones, I can hear you just fine
Thanks!, no, the problem with the music is not the volume, instead of the full track there's only a small portion repeating over and over
Really enjoyed your simple yet comprehensive review of the watch. I picked up on the 11.11 sale. Not 120. But I believe it’s punching way above it’s weight🎉
@anthonygarza7540 Thanks for the support and the kind words, man. You got a super awesome watch! 💪💪
man! you keep raising the level!
Thanks!
I bought the black and gold version . It looks very expensive. I changed the rotor to a gold engraved one. Now the watch looks great front and back 😁
I need to do it to mine... but I keep procrastinating 😅
Great video with excellent crafting. Subscribed !
Thanks and welcome aboard 🙏
Such a fun watch. I bought the black/gold one for the on the fly micro adjust, and i wear it more often than watches i paid quite a bit more for!
I love it! I am wearing it right now 😅
I have this one too but with the gold edging. Another beautiful watch and no troubles adjusting the bracelet . Has the newer San Martin style on the fly clasp. Thanks for affirming my good decision .
You are very lucky, I think that model you have is discounted, another viewer tried to buy it and they canceled his order, really hope they keep doing it 🙏
I love this piece so much. I just ordered the 435 in Black and Rose gold too
@moneymikz Did you receive it already? I need reasons not to buy it 😅
@@CoolWatchesOnly I have not yet it was a late Friday night purchase lol. I wish it came on a bracelet, but even on a rubber strap, I think I’m gonna love it
@@moneymikz those guys are extra
@moneymikz the included band, has a stripe that reacts to the uv light, I forgot to include it in the review... it's like they pack and pack features just because 🔥
@@CoolWatchesOnly I also stepped up a little bit and ordered the Nove Atlantean, i’m a sucker for a sale price and interest free payments. I just hope it’s not too big for my 7 1/2” wrist because it looks so cool in videos.
Great watch, next on my list. Small error in the vid. The Glashutte Original has applied numerals with the exception of the black dial model which has them printed as a tribute to their original watch. 👍
I think only on the panorama date, but let me check it out maybe they upgraded the line
Yess! you are totally correct!! it seems I saw the pictures of the black one and my imagination made the rest 😅
man this looks 🔥🔥
Really beautiful review!
If you can please do a review on San martin sn0140w and compare it with s434.
Also I don't think s434 has display case back now😢
Yes, you can still buy it with display case back or an engraved case back. My friend bought it not that long ago, for how long? Idk. Check my link in the description 👌
@Lucky.123 do you mean the sn0139? Would need to buy it or try them to sent it to me, but I don't think it's even close, I looked up for pictures and reviews of some watches costing more than $400 and personally don't think they can't touch the s434
@@CoolWatchesOnly Or the SN0144X 🔥🔥 the sn0140 is more about a Zulu homage, its not the same but would be nice to include too
@@Roland-ik5kz I'll send them all your comments 🤣 I'm ok with them sending me all the watches they want 🤣🤣
This is the first review of yours that I’ve seen and you just earned a follow. A very informative review but also hilarious. Keep up the great work.
Great review mate. keep it up
Thanks mate!
Great review. How would you choose between this and the S435? And any chance you have the link for the Martini strap?
THanks!, yes, give me a sec 👌👌
Man that s is a tough choice. I love the glass shape of the 435, but the 434’s crown looks better and pairs well with more straps, especially the orange one, while the 435 shines with the ostrich strap. I have both and can’t wait to get the gold one, whether for a review or just for myself.
Williams Martini: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dmp9QTZ
(It’s the second to last on the right in the second row)
S435 has the hi-beat sea-gull. 28800. I have 2 , bought the gold one the same day the blue one arrived. Love them.
@@2stevejc Yes, beautiful movement too, I would set the gold one with a leather strap, maybe a mantaray strap or something 🔥
1. During which sale last year you bought it for 120€ ? With paid shipping or not ?
don’t remember the exact sale details since I hadn’t started the channel yet, but the total was €121. AliExpress shows €136 for taxes to Spain, but I live in a part of Spain with lower taxes (Canary Islands).
Great review!
@@HoracioBianchi-v7y Thanks 🙏
Love the review! I think you'll find the San Martin crystal not as good as the Seestern. Also, if you love lume, check out the Thorn SHY036. I have the Addies Willard and using that as a frame of reference, I think the Thorn will do favorably as well.
Well, let me tell you, I am super impressed so far with the glass and the lume. The bracelet and clasp, however, haven’t impressed me as much 2 steps down. I can’t put both watches in the same review (for now 🤫), but side by side in the same lighting, the San Martin takes it.easy
About the Thorm... I wrote them first haha, but they recommend me a seiko homage model they are pushing on now, looks good to, with a textured dial, I said ok but they haven't contacted me since for neither of the two🤷♂
@@CoolWatchesOnly And normally all youtubers hype up the SM metal finishing! is it that is just bad or that teh seesterns are better?
man is not that is worse, both are good, I would rate the SM a bit higher on some aspects and on other the Seestern, specifically on the clasp and the screw links on the bracelet
Really good video. A modern approach to the previously frowned upon brands .
Look at the build quality and tolerances on that . I think some watch snobs would be shocked at the country of origin of a LOT of their treasured Swiss watch …. Cases and bracelets;)
Can’t quite place your accent ;)
@ericb8888 I'm Cuban, but I have been told I sound Australian 😅
@ericb8888 Thanks for the support, man!
Ah … Havana is unique;)
Keep up the great work ,excellent camera and editing skills!
@ericb8888 Thanks! Yes, the quality on these is super high. Check the s435, mind-blowing
Only critique would be the music, loved the review but as it is so long the music is a bit tiring, maybe would be better to play it at lower volume or maybe only using it at the beginning and at the end. It's only a minor critique, the review is very good, and the whole story of your grandfather is super interesting, could be a Slava?
Yes, multiple people have complained already. It was a mistake, I made a quick temporary solution at the start of the video and forgot to change it later as I was focusing on other details 🤦♂️ Totally agree better no audio than bad audio... more things to learn!
13:52 Enemy Spotted! 🤣
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Where did you get the straps?? Links please
ha thanks for commenting man, I buy the straps on Aliexpress, let me give you the links
The link to the Ostrich leather one is in the description
check these ones too:
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFiEvYh
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dl2qEdX
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmaeES1
Make sure to select 20mm 👍👍
This looks like a great watch 😊
It is awesome and super cheap for what you get 👌
I concur homages to pieces only enthusiast would know are a different class than the standard Sub and BB homages
@moneymikz Yes, I like good design no matter if people like them or recognize them, but it's something extra
4 or 5?
Personally, I still prefer the 5, but this one is just as good. 99 pc of the people think they're the same 😂, and some people even like the 4 more, so you can't go wrong with either
Date window is replacing the "3" index. All other indices are white, why should date window be blue or black? They could have used a lumed date disc like they did with their Doxa clomages.
Yeah, that's not categorically wrong. It's just an odd choice in my opinion. If you look at the real SeaQ, all have date windows the same color as the dial. I would like it more that way, but you are right, some people would like it as you say. Design is a complicated matter... 🤷♂
@@CoolWatchesOnly Indeed, both blue and green versions have color-matched date discs. Surprisingly, the black/old lume version has white date disc, perhaps to better imitate vintage watches.
@vatazhka For me, there's a vacant for the perfect watch here that no one is currently doing, not even GO... this design but with a big date color matching the dial and in the middle over the 6 🔥🔥🔥 seestern is even selling a watch with a movement that could be used for this... it's not even that expensive, but that would require critical and thoughtful design on their part... it's easier to follow than to lead.
bought this watch on last ali sales... Im mad, they send me a crap one. Bezel misaligned... a lot, in fact the dial misaligned too. Sharp edges everywhere the case back is a razor, clasp too. The box arrived with 2 broken clips, even the bleu strap gift is bent like a banana. No quality control. Will return to shipper asap
damn sorry for your experience, man 😬 did you buy it from their official store ? that shouldn't happen. I hope you get your money back. Please keep me posted
@@CoolWatchesOnly finally bought back but this time the black and gold. still little misalignment bezel but it acceptable. Wow astonishing combination of color put it on a dark brown leather strap, very sleek ! love the applied numbers. Dope watch !
@bramz211 Thanks for sharing the experience, man! yeah dope watch, I got a few bucks saved waiting for the "new colors " they say they will release... to see if I like some in particular and get it.. if not, I will probably get your same black and gold model, I have my laptop full of pictures of it 😅
Crazy good review, and thnx for that ostrich strap.
Now lets count the clicks... 1, 2, 25...
Waifu at the end yup yup!
haha Thanks
Glashutte is already a USD 10,000 homage, so why bother when the Seestern has the same specs for 1/30th of the price?
Well... they're like 20 times better made 😅 People pay more for worse Rolexes! Honestly, I don't really care that much about if something is an homage or whatever. Maybe if I were a millionaire, I'd splurge on one, but I'd need to have sooo much money to justify it. And even then, I'd probably think that money would be better spent on charity or something. Who knows?
I still think the S435 is a better choice
Me too, but it is a personal thing. Both are very good and there is a big price difference
I am not crying you are crying! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Belleza de reloj
Gracias
A great watch let down by a poor movement. I can't deal with the +10 seconds a day so I no longer wear mine.
@mrd64 Idk man, maybe if I had a more strict work, for me, it is more important gmt features and other stuff, I would choose an auto with 15 secs off over a quartz, I have a colleague that likes to get his watches serviced and regulated and anything more than 2 seconds drives him crazy, he has spent more on that that all my watches together 😅
😇👍🏼
@DTWARRIOR_MK thanks for the support, man 🙏
I don't like date watches
@lanceschustereit1896 maybe you can try the San Martin, I just received one today, and I'm impressed with the finishing
Go for the san martin sn0139
@ragnarone5409 Good one, but no applied indexes
@@CoolWatchesOnly No Index can fall off, it the watch drops, and less reflextions under the cristal, it is an autentic toolwatch design.
@@ragnarone5409 Interesting point
You have to watch this review in speed 1.2 it's bonkers..
Just find some bad points as no watch is perfect..
Where is that "I have to finde some bad points" written!?? 🤔 dod you make it up to the negs? mybe my channel is not for you buddy 🤣
are you twitching or something ? if you want a check list reading the watch specifications there are a lot of channels that are clones of each other, stfu
I predict a Cool Watches mod coming up of the Seestern SeaQ
One of these days... 😅
No no no, Liverpool are the best😉.
It is a beautiful watch, every sale I contemplate buying it. Didn’t yet🤷🏼♂️
@@Zotrax1946 I see... 😡🤣🤣
6:19 How much was it? they gave it to me! HOW MUCH!? they gave it to me 🤣
Lets see 🤣