IX&DAO 5303: watchdives.com/products/ipose-5305-elegant-professional-dive-watch?variant=43594722312410 Use "WR4K" 10 USD discount code on any watch over 150 USD on watchdives.com
Thank you for an outstanding review. I waited and just ordered the V2 with the SW200 on sale for $266. I can't wait to receive it and try it out. On a side note, I rather have the NH35 over the PT5000 any day. Thank you again for your excellent and thorough review.
This is the type of review, that will be missing from RUclips… Honest and critical, but fair! I agree it could use some branding on the clasp and crown. I feel like this could’ve used quick release springbars, the cutouts are large enough it looks like. Overall I really like this piece, unique looks and not another Rolex Homage. Nice case design and good lume. And the red accents of the dial add interest to the piece. In addition, it could look great on a plethora of different straps! Thanks for this review! Was rather enjoyable!
Based on your excellent review (not to mention really digging the style of this watch), I decided to pull the trigger on buying it. Just wanted to say thanks for your rigorous and thorough reviews as well as for the $10 discount code.... should we ever meet, I owe you lunch!
Nice and informative review, as always, thanks for that! Including a cool explanation of the PT 5000 ; interesting backround knowledge. I think it´s a really nice watch, I didn´t have the original on my radar. But now it is!, primarily because of the price of the original Serica, which is only 1000 Euro. So the difference between the original and the "hommage" is not great enough for me to buy the IX&DAO. This watch could have the potential to cheer again the discussion about watches being "Fake" or "Hommage".
Thank you for the update on the PT5000, been considering a number of watches with this movement including a couple of San Martin's but have held off expecting some reliability issues. I will check for the markings on the bridge before buying, I was not aware of this method of discriminating the lubrication quality, very useful thank you. Sorry to hear you are moving away from RUclips, your videos have been essential viewing for us watch collectors and your content always exceptionally good and very well informed with superb videography. Best of luck in your future endeavours, you have what it takes to be successful in any area of life you choose, very very best of wishes.
I will probably order the white dial blue bezel version. I do like the look of this watch. On a different note, just wanted to say your reviews will certainly be missed by me. I've always felt your presentations were leagues above. Truely sad to see you leaving, but wishing you all the very best. Respectfully, Glen
Man where have you been? I've missed your always pertinent reviews on all the latest coming out on watchdives and aliexpress, I hope you are on holiday somewhere and enjoying life!
@@watchreviews4k I'm glad for you but for selfish reasons I am sorry to hear that , I will miss your reviews, and thank you for your work. I own 3 watches that I bought based on your reviews.( I had 4 but sold one to a friend)Enjoy your retirement immensely !
I've been wearing watch for a week since receiving it from Ali X. Mine does have the slight bezel misalignment - no big deal- but there's absolutely no problem with the case finishing on mine . One thing I do find is that the lume fades quickly on the hands which is a deal breaker for me, let's hope they improve it for V2. It's certainly an interesting watch
I have really enjoyed your reviews. I am sad to see you go. Thank you for your excellent work. I have learned so much. Best wishes for your future endeavours.
Definitely a bittersweet moment knowing that this is your swan song. Best of luck to you. Thank you for all the videos. By the way, I absolutely love my new San Martin Milsub. Cheers.
I would like to see you do a review on a San Martin dive style watch that has the miyota 8315 has 60 hrs power reserve. What do you think of that movement?? Great channel. Thank you for all the hard work. Was really out of the loop for quite a while. Got very very sick with covid and double pneumonia. Needless to say I was not interested in RUclips videos for quite a while but now is good and I’m back.
I am quitting RUclips on the 22nd February Richard. See my Community post below. The 8315 has a noisy rotor as per the 8215. It has hacking which is something early 8215's didn't have, so that is good. The power reserve is good. The NH35A is a better quality movement, with a quieter rotor. Sorry to hear of your health problems. Wear your pieces in good health. Regards, #WR4K ruclips.net/channel/UCp88D4qm8tazcYyyA9RazpQcommunity?lb=UgkxsRPuZPg2gAPqBlngPBdd3Kx8dl9EVmjL
Ahh was hoping for champers 🍾, Still looks like a nice piece though. Really going to miss these reviews, was really hoping for a review of the octopus BB58 before you checked out!
@WR4K There is a V2 being released next month. I checked with the Heimdallr store advertising it and they stated, “A change has been made to the watch ring”. I assume they mean bezel. Thanks for the detailed review.
One of the most important elements of the very beautiful Serica design is that big (height and diameter) crown and you didn't mention that 😉 Apart of that: great video as usual 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Wonderful review as usual. Very thorough, which i'm sure watch enthusiasts like myself appreciate. What's this I'm reading in the comments that you'll be stopping your reviews?
I own the original Serica, which I found splendid and very different from the usual divers. I'm not surprized that a copy is done at some point, but usually chinese copy watches which have had success and are quite old, not watches which arrived on the market 3 or 4 monthes ago. I have problems with this one, not mentionning the unaligned bezel, which is not acceptable for the price. In any case, thx for bringing this to light and for your always excellent reviews.
"I have problems with this one, not mentionning the unaligned bezel, which is not acceptable for the price." I stated the bezel is misaligned at the 15 minute tick. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k Sorry it was not about your review but about my problem with this watch due to real copy AND the misaligned bezel. Hope it's clearer now :)
I had an early PT5000 movement, and the reverse wheel stem was dry. I lubricated it myself, but that job isn't for the nervous. I believe HK industries have now got on top of this, and the movement is excellent. I have been told there is a V2 and the bezel issue is now sorted. I really like the watch, and am considering one myself.
DOnt. V2 doesnt fix the bezel alignment. The clasp keeps coming loose and the PT5000 movement has completely stopped! Bought it from Heimdallr so avoid that store if you do go ahead
I can only guess that the same company that’s making the Sericas is making this watch, I got this same watch and compared with the original one that it’s from a friend and they are similar. I don’t know if you’re familiar with the Borealis-Aquatico issue?
Hi mate, how come you stopped doing watch reviews? Also, I could have sworn you had a "best value watches" playlist, which looks like it's no longer there😢.
See link below. I created 412 videos in 3 years, a massive body of work. I quit RUclips in February last year. I am now enjoying my retirement. Regards, #WR4K ruclips.net/user/hashtagchampagnewatchforlemonademoney
I mean if you get an homage I guess get one of an unknown brand like Serica. I think it's pretty good value for what it is. Probably have better luck with the NH35 than the Soprod movement in the original anyway.
@@watchreviews4k I know. When I was looking at these on the watchdives website I thought there was an NH35 option but looking at it now there's PT5000, SW200, or ETA. Either way I think any of those options are better than the movement in the "original."
It's a beautiful design but there is just one thing that bugs me. Why are their sub divisions on the bezel BEFORE the 12? Makes no sense to me. No one seems able to explain how it's useful.
Usually dive bezels have minute ticks from 0-15 or 0-20 minutes to time the decompression. The Serica 5303 which this is a homage of has the ticks in reverse, from 60 back to 40 minutes. So the reason is it copies the Serica 5303 bezel. Why did Serica do this, rather than 0-20 minutes? That is a question only they can answer. Regards, #WR4K
Agreed, as per the Tudor Pelagos FXD. It would have made more sense with 0-20 minute ticks as per normal dive bezels. They could have put "Minutes" and "Heures" to the left of 12. Regards, #WR4K
7:04 to 8:45 I thought I was imaging it or maybe in a time loop. Almost verbatim the "3 and minute marker/ indices" alignment, is repeated 3 times. Each time as if it was the first mention.
@@watchreviews4k thanks, I'd missed it. Will miss your content greatly, as your channel is one of only 3 or 4 "watch review" channels I subscribe to. Like I say though, good luck with future endeavours, and thanks!
I have a Escapement Time Flieger watch in Baumuster B design 42 mm equipped with a PT5000 and it isn't sufficiently lubricated. What a disappointment to see the fully wound movement stop after having spent the extra money in order to avoid an NH 35!!!
Great review once again. We are pretty lucky to learn a lot information from you. My comments are as follow: 1. Unfortunately original of this watch has several qc problems including caliber and bracelet 2. Chinese steal the eu watch design 3. Basically their finishing are pretty bad 4. Their caliber is basically so bad and not accurate and could be broken quickly. 5. I strongly believe that those are disposable watches. :)) Therefore it is much better to purchase second hand Hamilton or Tissot to feel entry level Swiss watch. Kind Regards Levent
I have it. Nothing but good things to say about it, honestly. No bezel misalignment. IX&Dao logo is embossed on the clasp. There have also been several changes made to the copy on the dial.
@@marchendrawidjaja I’m considering to order a V2. Does it come with the logo IX&DAO IPOSE on the dial or not ? I’d rather a cleaner dial, if possible.
This just needs a GMT with 3rd ring of time to make it THE perfect watch. With smart phones and so may smart devices. Why not make the watch display all needed info while still being mechanical?
"Why not make the watch display all needed info while still being mechanical?" The majority of the market wants 3 hand, rather than 4 hand GMT function watches Mike. Hence why more 3 hand dive pieces are produced than GMT pieces. If greater demand existed in the market for GMT pieces, the brands would make more to supply demand. Regards, #WR4K
IX&DAO 5303:
watchdives.com/products/ipose-5305-elegant-professional-dive-watch?variant=43594722312410
Use "WR4K" 10 USD discount code on any watch over 150 USD on watchdives.com
I simply will not allow you to stop making this stellar content.
Thank you for an outstanding review. I waited and just ordered the V2 with the SW200 on sale for $266. I can't wait to receive it and try it out. On a side note, I rather have the NH35 over the PT5000 any day. Thank you again for your excellent and thorough review.
I received the V2 Friday. I really like it but the text above the date added to the V2 is awful.
This is the type of review, that will be missing from RUclips…
Honest and critical, but fair!
I agree it could use some branding on the clasp and crown.
I feel like this could’ve used quick release springbars, the cutouts are large enough it looks like.
Overall I really like this piece, unique looks and not another Rolex Homage.
Nice case design and good lume.
And the red accents of the dial add interest to the piece.
In addition, it could look great on a plethora of different straps!
Thanks for this review! Was rather enjoyable!
Based on your excellent review (not to mention really digging the style of this watch), I decided to pull the trigger on buying it. Just wanted to say thanks for your rigorous and thorough reviews as well as for the $10 discount code.... should we ever meet, I owe you lunch!
Nice and informative review, as always, thanks for that! Including a cool explanation of the PT 5000 ; interesting backround knowledge. I think it´s a really nice watch, I didn´t have the original on my radar. But now it is!, primarily because of the price of the original Serica, which is only 1000 Euro. So the difference between the original and the "hommage" is not great enough for me to buy the IX&DAO. This watch could have the potential to cheer again the discussion about watches being "Fake" or "Hommage".
And I've come back again! Let's get some of the WR4K REVIEWS hype!!
My word….now the Chinese clone PT 5000 is a clone…of a clone??? Great review!
This is better then the Original! I love having the date at 6 O’clock and the choice of Sellita or ETA movement and all at 1/3 to 1/4 the price.
Thank you for watching. Regards, #WR4K
Thank you for the update on the PT5000, been considering a number of watches with this movement including a couple of San Martin's but have held off expecting some reliability issues. I will check for the markings on the bridge before buying, I was not aware of this method of discriminating the lubrication quality, very useful thank you.
Sorry to hear you are moving away from RUclips, your videos have been essential viewing for us watch collectors and your content always exceptionally good and very well informed with superb videography.
Best of luck in your future endeavours, you have what it takes to be successful in any area of life you choose, very very best of wishes.
Thank you for watching Manuel. Glad you enjoyed my content. I appreciate your good wishes. Regards, #WR4K
Excellent revue as usual. Thank you very mucht about the explanations about the PT 5000. Nice peace this watch. Exquisite watch, and very retro 70's
I will probably order the white dial blue bezel version. I do like the look of this watch.
On a different note, just wanted to say your reviews will certainly be missed by me. I've always felt your presentations were leagues above. Truely sad to see you leaving, but wishing you all the very best.
Respectfully,
Glen
Thank you for watching Glen. Glad you enjoyed my content. I appreciate your good wishes. Regards, #WR4K
Great review! Was looking for information about this watch
Man where have you been? I've missed your always pertinent reviews on all the latest coming out on watchdives and aliexpress, I hope you are on holiday somewhere and enjoying life!
I quit RUclips on the 22nd February. I am enjoying my retirement. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k I'm glad for you but for selfish reasons I am sorry to hear that , I will miss your reviews, and thank you for your work. I own 3 watches that I bought based on your reviews.( I had 4 but sold one to a friend)Enjoy your retirement immensely !
Retired?!?! No way. Come back brother!! We miss you.
Curious did you get to keep all the watches you reviewed? @@watchreviews4k
@@garylangford6755 No. Regards, #WR4K
I've been wearing watch for a week since receiving it from Ali X. Mine does have the slight bezel misalignment - no big deal- but there's absolutely no problem with the case finishing on mine . One thing I do find is that the lume fades quickly on the hands which is a deal breaker for me, let's hope they improve it for V2. It's certainly an interesting watch
I have really enjoyed your reviews. I am sad to see you go. Thank you for your excellent work. I have learned so much. Best wishes for your future endeavours.
Thank you for watching Leo. Glad you enjoyed my content. I appreciate your good wishes. Regards, #WR4K
Great review, just purchased this and thanks for the discount code 👍🏻
Congratulations. Excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. Regards, #WR4K
Definitely a bittersweet moment knowing that this is your swan song. Best of luck to you. Thank you for all the videos. By the way, I absolutely love my new San Martin Milsub. Cheers.
Thank you for watching Sean. Glad you enjoyed my content. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. Regards, #WR4K
I would like to see you do a review on a San Martin dive style watch that has the miyota 8315 has 60 hrs power reserve. What do you think of that movement?? Great channel. Thank you for all the hard work. Was really out of the loop for quite a while. Got very very sick with covid and double pneumonia. Needless to say I was not interested in RUclips videos for quite a while but now is good and I’m back.
I am quitting RUclips on the 22nd February Richard. See my Community post below. The 8315 has a noisy rotor as per the 8215. It has hacking which is something early 8215's didn't have, so that is good. The power reserve is good. The NH35A is a better quality movement, with a quieter rotor. Sorry to hear of your health problems. Wear your pieces in good health. Regards, #WR4K
ruclips.net/channel/UCp88D4qm8tazcYyyA9RazpQcommunity?lb=UgkxsRPuZPg2gAPqBlngPBdd3Kx8dl9EVmjL
thank you. I was looking at this but the misaligned bezel print would drive my OCD crazy 😅
Ahh was hoping for champers 🍾, Still looks like a nice piece though. Really going to miss these reviews, was really hoping for a review of the octopus BB58 before you checked out!
Octopus Kraken said they would send me the blue version. Unfortunately they haven't yet. Regards, #WR4K
@WR4K There is a V2 being released next month. I checked with the Heimdallr store advertising it and they stated, “A change has been made to the watch ring”. I assume they mean bezel. Thanks for the detailed review.
They havent fixed it
Thank you beautiful watchand video....🤩
Will miss watching your reviews T_T
Very sad to see you go. My conversations more often than not contains the term “aesthetically pleasing”. Thank you for that and all the best.
One of the most important elements of the very beautiful Serica design is that big (height and diameter) crown and you didn't mention that 😉
Apart of that: great video as usual 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for watching Giorgio. Regards, #WR4K
Wonderful review as usual. Very thorough, which i'm sure watch enthusiasts like myself appreciate. What's this I'm reading in the comments that you'll be stopping your reviews?
See my Community post below Stanley. Regards, #WR4K
ruclips.net/channel/UCp88D4qm8tazcYyyA9RazpQcommunity?lb=UgkxsRPuZPg2gAPqBlngPBdd3Kx8dl9EVmjL
Thank you for watching Stanley. I appreciate your good wishes. Regards, #WR4K
Oh no, the most informative and thorough review channel will go off? Really❓❓❓
Thank you for watching Holger. Glad you enjoyed my content. Regards, #WR4K
will you review the new v3 as it addresses most of the issues stated in this video?
I quit RUclips one year ago. Regards, #WR4K
It appears that the 9 o'clock index is misaligned as well. I do like the piece on the whole.
Version 2 with an improved bezel will be available from Watchdives on March 1.
Which version was this? V2 or v3? I like the sterile clasp
V1. Regards, #WR4K
Something different and I like it
I own the original Serica, which I found splendid and very different from the usual divers. I'm not surprized that a copy is done at some point, but usually chinese copy watches which have had success and are quite old, not watches which arrived on the market 3 or 4 monthes ago. I have problems with this one, not mentionning the unaligned bezel, which is not acceptable for the price. In any case, thx for bringing this to light and for your always excellent reviews.
He mentioned it in depth....not sure which review you're watching....
"I have problems with this one, not mentionning the unaligned bezel, which is not acceptable for the price."
I stated the bezel is misaligned at the 15 minute tick. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k Sorry it was not about your review but about my problem with this watch due to real copy AND the misaligned bezel. Hope it's clearer now :)
I had an early PT5000 movement, and the reverse wheel stem was dry. I lubricated it myself, but that job isn't for the nervous. I believe HK industries have now got on top of this, and the movement is excellent. I have been told there is a V2 and the bezel issue is now sorted. I really like the watch, and am considering one myself.
DOnt. V2 doesnt fix the bezel alignment. The clasp keeps coming loose and the PT5000 movement has completely stopped! Bought it from Heimdallr so avoid that store if you do go ahead
@@multipl3 That's a shame. The bezel alignment on mine is perfect, the clasp works fine, and the PT5000 is spot on
@@watchalot919 I bought the Sellita movement watch. No bezel issues, and runs great.
Excellent review as usual
I can only guess that the same company that’s making the Sericas is making this watch, I got this same watch and compared with the original one that it’s from a friend and they are similar. I don’t know if you’re familiar with the Borealis-Aquatico issue?
I am not familiar with the Borealis-Aquatico issue. Can you explain it? Regards, #WR4K
Hi mate, how come you stopped doing watch reviews? Also, I could have sworn you had a "best value watches" playlist, which looks like it's no longer there😢.
See link below. I created 412 videos in 3 years, a massive body of work. I quit RUclips in February last year. I am now enjoying my retirement. Regards, #WR4K
ruclips.net/user/hashtagchampagnewatchforlemonademoney
The 6:00 alignement the bezel looks quite misaligned. Is this correct? Or is this the angle of filming?
Yes, Marz the 6 marker also looks misaligned. Regards, #WR4K
The Hamilton H10 movement (modified ETA 2894) has the same issue with the rotor spinning when hand winding.
Sounds like something is wrong then… mine doesn’t have this issue.
The H10 rotor shouldn't spin when being manually wound. Regards, #WR4K
Do you think this watch or san martin, which is better quality?
Which San Martin? Regards, #WR4K
Does anyone know if they effectively fixed the bezel alignment issue on the V2? And is the watch in this review V2 or not? Thanks
Yes the V2 has a corrected bezel. This is the V1. Regards, #WR4K
No they havent. I waited for the V2 and the bracelt also sucks. Clasp keeps coming undone
I mean if you get an homage I guess get one of an unknown brand like Serica. I think it's pretty good value for what it is. Probably have better luck with the NH35 than the Soprod movement in the original anyway.
This uses the PT5000, not the NH35A. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k I know. When I was looking at these on the watchdives website I thought there was an NH35 option but looking at it now there's PT5000, SW200, or ETA. Either way I think any of those options are better than the movement in the "original."
It's a beautiful design but there is just one thing that bugs me. Why are their sub divisions on the bezel BEFORE the 12? Makes no sense to me. No one seems able to explain how it's useful.
Usually dive bezels have minute ticks from 0-15 or 0-20 minutes to time the decompression. The Serica 5303 which this is a homage of has the ticks in reverse, from 60 back to 40 minutes. So the reason is it copies the Serica 5303 bezel. Why did Serica do this, rather than 0-20 minutes? That is a question only they can answer. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k if it was a count down bezel then the position would make sense, but it isnt
Agreed, as per the Tudor Pelagos FXD. It would have made more sense with 0-20 minute ticks as per normal dive bezels. They could have put "Minutes" and "Heures" to the left of 12. Regards, #WR4K
I hope you took the deal to sell your future advertising revenue you talked about before legging it 😊
No, I haven't signed a licencing deal with Jellysmack. Regards, #WR4K
Am I right in thinking the bezel of the original Serica is also misaligned?
No, the Serica 5303 bezel is aligned correctly. Regards, #WR4K
7:04 to 8:45 I thought I was imaging it or maybe in a time loop. Almost verbatim the "3 and minute marker/ indices" alignment, is repeated 3 times. Each time as if it was the first mention.
Thank you for watching. Regards, #WR4K
Have I missed something? Is this channel ceasing to release watch review content? Absolutely gutted if so, but good luck with your future endeavours
See my Community post below James. Regards, #WR4K
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@@watchreviews4k thanks, I'd missed it. Will miss your content greatly, as your channel is one of only 3 or 4 "watch review" channels I subscribe to. Like I say though, good luck with future endeavours, and thanks!
@@jamespearce2993 Thank you for watching James. Glad you enjoyed my content. I appreciate your good wishes. Regards, #WR4K
I have a Escapement Time Flieger watch in Baumuster B design 42 mm equipped with a PT5000 and it isn't sufficiently lubricated. What a disappointment to see the fully wound movement stop after having spent the extra money in order to avoid an NH 35!!!
I suggest you remove the case back and add a few drops of lubricant to the gears Giorgio. Regards, #WR4K
Looks like a vintage seamaster 300
Thank you for watching. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k most welcome brother.
Love your content!
6.5 inch wrist?
Yes Stephanie, this will fit a 6.5" wrist. Regards, #WR4K
@@watchreviews4k Thank you
Great review once again. We are pretty lucky to learn a lot information from you.
My comments are as follow:
1. Unfortunately original of this watch has several qc problems including caliber and bracelet
2. Chinese steal the eu watch design
3. Basically their finishing are pretty bad
4. Their caliber is basically so bad and not accurate and could be broken quickly.
5. I strongly believe that those are disposable watches. :))
Therefore it is much better to purchase second hand Hamilton or Tissot to feel entry level Swiss watch.
Kind Regards
Levent
Has anyone received the version 2 yet? I ordered on February 6. Have not received it yet. Site says delivery in late February.
I have it. Nothing but good things to say about it, honestly. No bezel misalignment. IX&Dao logo is embossed on the clasp. There have also been several changes made to the copy on the dial.
@@marchendrawidjaja I’m considering to order a V2. Does it come with the logo IX&DAO IPOSE on the dial or not ? I’d rather a cleaner dial, if possible.
@@marchendrawidjaja Does the clasp keep coming undone? Had to get rid of the bracelet.
@@balthus9265 It does.
@@multipl3 Mine had no problems, it's never come undone accidentally for me.
This just needs a GMT with 3rd ring of time to make it THE perfect watch. With smart phones and so may smart devices. Why not make the watch display all needed info while still being mechanical?
"Why not make the watch display all needed info while still being mechanical?"
The majority of the market wants 3 hand, rather than 4 hand GMT function watches Mike. Hence why more 3 hand dive pieces are produced than GMT pieces. If greater demand existed in the market for GMT pieces, the brands would make more to supply demand. Regards, #WR4K
You've crashed their website! 🤣
Watchdives website is working normally Adrian. Regards, #WR4K
Bon Voyage.
@@PoweReserv Thank for your watching Adrian. I appreciate your good wishes. Regards, #WR4K
it is absolutely rude to steal from a microbrand .... such a shame!
Thank you for watching. Regards, #WR4K
Copy of Serica 5303 ....
Who would pay for Serica when these are available though?
Bye bye Serica…
Thank you for watching. Regards, #WR4K
Why in the world do they have to ruin the watch with that stupid nonsense "friends of ipose"crap???????????????
Thank you for watching Juan. Regards, #WR4K
Calm down and bring that negativity elsewhere, it ruins nothing and I doubt it can even be read with the naked eye
It only gets worse, the V2 has more uneven text above the date.