Ixdao with logo has incredible quality and offered with Swiss movement too if this gets close to this I’ll be buying but need to get rid of the name first
They need to change company name and use of two indexes at 12 o'clock instead of a logo. Also removing the date display would make the dial more symmetrical. Better mechanism like miyota 9 Series then PT5000
Thanks for being brave enough to make Homage watch reviews. I have the addiction of buying and collecting watches; unlike some watch collectors I don’t like buying and selling watches after I get them, if I don’t like them there is always a Veteran friend who won’t mind getting a free watch, so I give them away. We all know Swiss, German and bigger brand names offer a better quality but that reflects in the price as well. If I was to buy Brand name watches I would be broke by now. So thanks for helping me make an educated decision and keep more of the Ali Express watches I buy.
I love watching reviews of watches of any price point. But the watches that are attainable often don’t get covered by reviewers. So my goal is to cover the AliExpress watches as much as possible and even if there is one person interested the specific watch, at least I’ll be helping that person with their purchase decision
I have often wondered why these Ali watch brands do not hire a professional marketing specialist firm to assist them with selecting a good brand name. It is obvious that some of them are directed mainly at the western world purchasers but the names can be ridiculous. They need to consult better when selecting brand names and maybe even logos. It shouldnt be that hard.
A great quality mild double-dome sapphire crystal like the ones Baltany offered on their Type-B chrono fliger would have made me a buyer of this watch, but.....
Looks great, guess I will just wait for them to make a pink gold and/or titanium colour + gold case variations since I don't need yet another edc beater homage from another Chinese brand. 😅
The fact that this watch is $250 to $289, and you admit that it has flaws, undermines your "BEST" designation. Is the watch better finished than San Martin, Cronos, or Baltany? Although this watch is a homage to a rare GP model, the design is rather MEH. There are plenty of impressive clomage watches at this price point, with finishing that rivals Swiss watches costing ten to twenty times more, so lauding this new model with superlatives is suspicious.
I’ve held San Martin and Baltany and I can say this is better than Baltany and very close to San Martin. But the issue with San Martin is that there is almost always sharp edges on the case or bracelet. This watch has none. Finishing isn’t just how it looks, but also how it feels on hand. At least in my opinion.
Very nice. I surprised this is better than the IX&DAO. Thanks for the great review, but I think everyone who has reviewed this watch has high praises for it. And Steve from Escape Wheel Watch Reviews was told they are working on half links. 👍🏼
I try to avoid other reviews just to make sure it doesn’t influence my opinion on the watch. But I’m not surprised he also has high praises for this watch. Good to hear half links are on the way
Solid review, bud. though I'm not sure why you are pronouncint it with a "d" in the name...Bed-timer. the double "t" shouldn't be separated out....I've been going with Bet-im-er because I'm really not sure of the right way to pronounce it...but it at least sounds OK that way...lol and as nother has mentioned, Half-links are in the works
Rotary made watches like this a few years ago (look up the 300C et al) for not much money. They didn't sell and I don't believe these will. The Genta originals sold to a tiny number of the very wealthy only because they were eye-wateringly expensive and advertised in the right places and not because they were a good design or indeed, tasteful. Despite those things in fact. Same category as solid gold bath taps if you like. AliExpress don't sell to that market, thank god. Maybe some deluded Chinese social climbers will buy these, but who else? I'd love to know.
Ixdao with logo has incredible quality and offered with Swiss movement too if this gets close to this I’ll be buying but need to get rid of the name first
Looking forward to more videos on your great channel. Great review, format and voiceover. Well done buddy!
They need to change company name and use of two indexes at 12 o'clock instead of a logo. Also removing the date display would make the dial more symmetrical. Better mechanism like miyota 9 Series then PT5000
The OG is a grail of mine so I was very happy when I saw they had brought this out.
Get this while you wait to get your grail one day 😉
Great review
Thanks for being brave enough to make Homage watch reviews. I have the addiction of buying and collecting watches; unlike some watch collectors I don’t like buying and selling watches after I get them, if I don’t like them there is always a Veteran friend who won’t mind getting a free watch, so I give them away. We all know Swiss, German and bigger brand names offer a better quality but that reflects in the price as well. If I was to buy Brand name watches I would be broke by now. So thanks for helping me make an educated decision and keep more of the Ali Express watches I buy.
I love watching reviews of watches of any price point. But the watches that are attainable often don’t get covered by reviewers. So my goal is to cover the AliExpress watches as much as possible and even if there is one person interested the specific watch, at least I’ll be helping that person with their purchase decision
Is the date wheel green or black? thanks.
Black
the best watch from ali ist ixdao enginner blue with the flower logo
I have often wondered why these Ali watch brands do not hire a professional marketing specialist firm to assist them with selecting a good brand name.
It is obvious that some of them are directed mainly at the western world purchasers but the names can be ridiculous.
They need to consult better when selecting brand names and maybe even logos.
It shouldnt be that hard.
This is a great watch, i personally love the green dial
Could just about handle the logo but the name/font ruins the dial
A great quality mild double-dome sapphire crystal like the ones Baltany offered on their Type-B chrono fliger would have made me a buyer of this watch, but.....
great review, thanks for being honest
Looks great, guess I will just wait for them to make a pink gold and/or titanium colour + gold case variations since I don't need yet another edc beater homage from another Chinese brand. 😅
I would purchase 2 colors if they had a better name. Logo is fine to me.
The fact that this watch is $250 to $289, and you admit that it has flaws, undermines your "BEST" designation. Is the watch better finished than San Martin, Cronos, or Baltany? Although this watch is a homage to a rare GP model, the design is rather MEH. There are plenty of impressive clomage watches at this price point, with finishing that rivals Swiss watches costing ten to twenty times more, so lauding this new model with superlatives is suspicious.
I’ve held San Martin and Baltany and I can say this is better than Baltany and very close to San Martin. But the issue with San Martin is that there is almost always sharp edges on the case or bracelet. This watch has none. Finishing isn’t just how it looks, but also how it feels on hand. At least in my opinion.
Very nice. I surprised this is better than the IX&DAO. Thanks for the great review, but I think everyone who has reviewed this watch has high praises for it. And Steve from Escape Wheel Watch Reviews was told they are working on half links. 👍🏼
I try to avoid other reviews just to make sure it doesn’t influence my opinion on the watch. But I’m not surprised he also has high praises for this watch. Good to hear half links are on the way
Solid review, bud.
though I'm not sure why you are pronouncint it with a "d" in the name...Bed-timer. the double "t" shouldn't be separated out....I've been going with Bet-im-er because I'm really not sure of the right way to pronounce it...but it at least sounds OK that way...lol
and as nother has mentioned, Half-links are in the works
Ah man i was trying to go for Bet-Timer but it does sound like Bed-Timer 😅
I blame it on the fact that English isn’t my first language 😄
Shouldn't it be be-tee-mer
@@halua1969maybe 🤔? Lol. Both sound better than Bed timer
just got mine. good watch but the bracelet is flimsy and cheap feeling. what a shame. paid 130 usd for mine tho
GP Laureato homage
I don't really like the style of this watch. But the name is killer for an aliexpress watch.
Yeah, no, not with this ridiculous name.
Yup I do mention that in my review. It’s unfortunate because the watch itself is amazing
best ali watch is the ixdao engineer
If they had half links/micro adjust, i could POSSIBLY forgive the name. Or if they had a rubber strap.
Apparently half links are in production
I propose we pronounce it as BET-eh-mer instead of Bet-TIMER. If we can't change the name, we should change the pronunciation.
The name sounds when you pronounce it "Bed Timer". Think it shoul be pronounced "Bettymer". I was surprised that it is qute expensive though.
Hahahah, the chinese branding strikes again. How hard can it be to reach out to a watch forum to get an opinion on the name?
Was really interested until it started and described specs. Too large for my slim wrist.
A 36-38mm version would be amazing
@@HHWatchReviewsI agree. At least, that would work great for me.
Rotary made watches like this a few years ago (look up the 300C et al) for not much money. They didn't sell and I don't believe these will. The Genta originals sold to a tiny number of the very wealthy only because they were eye-wateringly expensive and advertised in the right places and not because they were a good design or indeed, tasteful. Despite those things in fact. Same category as solid gold bath taps if you like. AliExpress don't sell to that market, thank god. Maybe some deluded Chinese social climbers will buy these, but who else? I'd love to know.
Pisses me off every time I see it, beautiful but totally useless with that name.
Counterpoint: ixdao engineer
Nice! But horrible brand name though...
I think the IXDAO is better
sleek
Its your bedtime.
Just a Laureato rip off….
looks like vostok logo
Another amazing watch with a ridiculous brand name 🥲
It’s very unfortunate right
If you say it right it sounds French 😂
How so? It's in top-5 of the least ridiculous of Aliexpress names
My favorite name is Hruodland 😂 Also, spechen means humping in "Russian German". Specht then Sohne. Makes sense 😂
Not if you pronounce the damn name properly. It's not 2 separate words, so it's NOT Bet Timer.