I've worn a 34mm Rolex Datejust since 1994. I bought it because, at the time, I thought the 'standard' 36mm seemed too big. I still get compliments on it, perhaps because it' doesn't scream 'look at me'! With the advent of the 36mm Rolex Explorer, they're bringing back the 'right size' men's watch to the market... it would seem that 36mm is the new 40mm. That's a good thing IMHO.
I'm very new to watches, and that's one of the things I immediately noticed about the watch community. They like to say things like "I'm afraid this watch might be too small for me" and it'll look like a damn dinner plate on their wrist. I agree that 36mm is the best, it was the standard for vintage men's watches for a reason, whether big or small fellas. I think a lot of enthusiasts just like being able to say "it's too small for me" about something, anything.
@@filmdude9970 i think the best thing is just to wear what you think looks good... as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. Wear your 36mm in good health!
Getting ready for 11:11 sales on AliExpress,gonna get this watch, two-tone and black dial... Will be my first automatic watch and I'm so hyped about it.
I've read that ceramic bearings that are dry/have little lubrication can be loud and spin very freely. Some bike racers purposely make them like that so they have less friction just for one race. Not to be negative or offensive, just wanted to mention that if the grease runs off the bridge onto the balance wheel, it could make the wheel unbalanced. might be best to remove the excess grease that's not in the bearing race. Thanks, Tomas for some fun videos. I like your enthusiasm for watches, your attention to small details like on the fine points of the dial of the PD Rolex Daytona homage, and enjoy watching you put the watch through its paces like your G-Shock testing.
This watch in SS silver is my dream watch. I bought this Parnis after owning a similar Holuns. Sadly. I found the Parnis has male end links, whereas the Holuns has female. I never even knew this was a thing, or mattered much. But it does! The male end links ruin the vintage look, increase the actual lug to lug length and also changes the way the watch sits on the wrist. The Cadisen has female endlinks but is too big. I don’t think there is a 36mm with female end links, except for the Holuns but that has other issues.
I have 2 datejust Parnis’ & they both use the Miyota 821a movements that are more expensive than the dg8213. The date changes gradually, not instantaneously, but it happens at 24:00, +/- 2 minutes. I also have a Matic explorer homage with an NH38a movement. What I can say is that the Matic has better brushing & lume. I wouldn’t want to go too cheap, because the possibility for getting an inferior watch would increase. If they make watches in 2 or 3 tiers. They might be able to sell them for a cheaper price, but the quality might be unpredictable. If they only make 1 standard with no second or third selection, the price might be higher, but the quality would be consistent. IMO, it wouldn’t be worth jeopardising the brand name with 2nd or 3rd tiers, unless I labelled them all accordingly. But these are not brand names. I don’t think that poor quality, is a quality that should be sought after, unless it’s a quality that is to be associated with the brand.
I’m surprised I haven’t bought one of these yet. I have the Cadisen and Pagani Design Datejust homage so far but I definitely need one from Parnis as well. I need to make sure I get one with a Miyota movement though😅
Omg Tomas, that poor rotor. Hahaha.I'm amazed it still works 😁 I have had some thoughts about doing it with my 9015 movement which is higher grade than the 8 series (& clones) there in these two. But it keeps really good time so I don't want to mess with it. And it is way quieter than my Seagull ST17 movement watch, far far quieter. Just wanted to say as well your site doesn't work when I tried to visit - just a heads up.
Just the butterfly clasp doesn't do it for me. With the additional downside mentioned I don't know how this is your favorite watch LOL 🤣😂 Wear what you like and with good health!
Hi Thomas, thank you for showing us the Parnis datejust homage. I prefer the similar looking Seiko SNK355K1. Have a nice weekend with your family, cats and watch collection. Is this in the right order? 😉😄
Your one looks really good :) It's got the date and day as well. My one is the SNXS73K1, which is similar to your one and also have the date and day as well. I really like my Seiko
been a fan of PARNIS for some time, but their quality keeps going down while the likes of SAN MARTIN keeps going up to almost perfection. BUT of course with higher quality comes higher price.
to be honest, all these Chinese watches are at least half crap, they are cheap and all but I would avoid them if possible, they got a lot of defects. Plus, you have almost none customer support from Ali, you got a defective watch? and you have to pay for the shipment back to china! lol
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I've worn a 34mm Rolex Datejust since 1994. I bought it because, at the time, I thought the 'standard' 36mm seemed too big. I still get compliments on it, perhaps because it' doesn't scream 'look at me'! With the advent of the 36mm Rolex Explorer, they're bringing back the 'right size' men's watch to the market... it would seem that 36mm is the new 40mm. That's a good thing IMHO.
I'm very new to watches, and that's one of the things I immediately noticed about the watch community. They like to say things like "I'm afraid this watch might be too small for me" and it'll look like a damn dinner plate on their wrist. I agree that 36mm is the best, it was the standard for vintage men's watches for a reason, whether big or small fellas. I think a lot of enthusiasts just like being able to say "it's too small for me" about something, anything.
@@filmdude9970 i think the best thing is just to wear what you think looks good... as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. Wear your 36mm in good health!
Getting ready for 11:11 sales on AliExpress,gonna get this watch, two-tone and black dial... Will be my first automatic watch and I'm so hyped about it.
I've read that ceramic bearings that are dry/have little lubrication can be loud and spin very freely. Some bike racers purposely make them like that so they have less friction just for one race. Not to be negative or offensive, just wanted to mention that if the grease runs off the bridge onto the balance wheel, it could make the wheel unbalanced. might be best to remove the excess grease that's not in the bearing race. Thanks, Tomas for some fun videos. I like your enthusiasm for watches, your attention to small details like on the fine points of the dial of the PD Rolex Daytona homage, and enjoy watching you put the watch through its paces like your G-Shock testing.
I've had the gold and silver version with the Miyota movement and I love it. ❤️
I wonder if I could swap a 20mm San Martin jubilee onto this case...
I'm impressed how that date change mechanism works.
This watch in SS silver is my dream watch. I bought this Parnis after owning a similar Holuns. Sadly. I found the Parnis has male end links, whereas the Holuns has female. I never even knew this was a thing, or mattered much. But it does!
The male end links ruin the vintage look, increase the actual lug to lug length and also changes the way the watch sits on the wrist. The Cadisen has female endlinks but is too big. I don’t think there is a 36mm with female end links, except for the Holuns but that has other issues.
I have 2 datejust Parnis’ & they both use the Miyota 821a movements that are more expensive than the dg8213. The date changes gradually, not instantaneously, but it happens at 24:00, +/- 2 minutes. I also have a Matic explorer homage with an NH38a movement. What I can say is that the Matic has better brushing & lume. I wouldn’t want to go too cheap, because the possibility for getting an inferior watch would increase. If they make watches in 2 or 3 tiers. They might be able to sell them for a cheaper price, but the quality might be unpredictable. If they only make 1 standard with no second or third selection, the price might be higher, but the quality would be consistent. IMO, it wouldn’t be worth jeopardising the brand name with 2nd or 3rd tiers, unless I labelled them all accordingly. But these are not brand names. I don’t think that poor quality, is a quality that should be sought after, unless it’s a quality that is to be associated with the brand.
So glad you are doing videos again!!
I’m surprised I haven’t bought one of these yet. I have the Cadisen and Pagani Design Datejust homage so far but I definitely need one from Parnis as well. I need to make sure I get one with a Miyota movement though😅
I still have this watch, runs great.
Pagani is 42mm right?
@@junesuprise Yes
You are a great reviewer
Good video. Excellent action shots as usual....
I agree with your wife.. looks great on that thin leather strap.
Great videos! Love your wrist shots and your frank opinions.
I think you have talked me into purchasing a silver dial for my mod OP
Great review and very helpful for me here in UK 👍
You need to check Bliger Explorer 36mm
hm, will check it out, thanks.
Thanks!!! One reviewer said its £65, that's quite cheap
Hi Tomas ❤ I need help... How can I change time and date? Please help me 🫶
BÉM EXPLICADO, 36mm ÉO MELHÓR TAMANHO DE RELÓGIO PRA MIM 👍👍 🇧🇷
Omg Tomas, that poor rotor. Hahaha.I'm amazed it still works 😁 I have had some thoughts about doing it with my 9015 movement which is higher grade than the 8 series (& clones) there in these two. But it keeps really good time so I don't want to mess with it. And it is way quieter than my Seagull ST17 movement watch, far far quieter. Just wanted to say as well your site doesn't work when I tried to visit - just a heads up.
San Martin does a date just homage with a marble or mother of pearl face with a pt500 movement more expensive but blows the parnis away .
will take a look
Only problem is it's 40mm where the parnis is 36mm.
@@ten_and_two your right. 36mm looks so much better than the 40mm
Where can I buy this watch in USA?
What's the thickness of it?
Just the butterfly clasp doesn't do it for me. With the additional downside mentioned I don't know how this is your favorite watch LOL 🤣😂 Wear what you like and with good health!
it looks wonderful in person. Not my favorite overall, but favorite Parnis :)
Enjoyed your review. Hard to beat these Chinese homage watches for value. This is a Rolex Datejust homage. Ouch - that rotor!
I love this Watches 😍😍😍 really amazing
Hi Thomas, thank you for showing us the Parnis datejust homage. I prefer the similar looking Seiko SNK355K1. Have a nice weekend with your family, cats and watch collection. Is this in the right order? 😉😄
and dogs :D have not shown those yet :D
Your one looks really good :) It's got the date and day as well. My one is the SNXS73K1, which is similar to your one and also have the date and day as well. I really like my Seiko
Do all of them make so much noise or was it just an abnormality?
I can only speak about this one and the golden one, but is not a rare thing at this price point. My golden one does not have this problem though.
Hi what’s your wrist size?
16.5cm
been a fan of PARNIS for some time, but their quality keeps going down while the likes of SAN MARTIN keeps going up to almost perfection.
BUT
of course with higher quality comes higher price.
Mingzhu 2813 is a copy of Miyota?
looks very familiar. Although Mingzhu flips the date instantly, where Miyota takes some time as I remember.
You can always take the rotor off and just hand wind it everyday if you’re not lazy 🤪
Looks like a Rolex..
no shit duhrrrrr
Iš akcento supratau, kad lietuvis :) Puiki apžvalga
to be honest, all these Chinese watches are at least half crap, they are cheap and all but I would avoid them if possible, they got a lot of defects. Plus, you have almost none customer support from Ali, you got a defective watch? and you have to pay for the shipment back to china! lol
😂 Love your vibe bro