Great video! Just a few minor corrections: - Smiths, the watch brand, went bankrupt in the ‘70s or ‘80s. A ex-military guy named Eddy has bought the rights to the brand name in the ‘90s. Since then Smiths has become notorious for making homage watches. - Tisell is a South Korean, not a Chinese brand. Mr. Oh (the owner of Tisell) has built up quite a reputation for making quality homages. The only downside of their Explorer and Submariner homages are the protruding male end links (which protrude more than other brands). Keep the vids coming mate! Stay healthy, staf safe, and stay positive! :D
Thank you for the extra Information, I'm by no means perfect and hopefully no-ones go to for all things watch related! I've pinned your comment so people can see the extra info that I missed out on 🤙🏻
@@IBoughtAWatch no worried buddy. Keep the videos coming. Great advice at the end of your video. Another lockdown is though, but people shouldn’t let it affect them mentally. We are in this TOGETHER! Keep an eye out on one another, let technology connect us now more than ever. Greetings from the nearby Netherlands. 🇳🇱
Thanks for sharing, I love the Explorer too, so I really enjoyed this. Just one small correction ... there seems to be some confusion between the Bliger and the Benyar Explorer homages. The Bliger is almost identical to the Phylida but with more choice of movements, a bit cheaper and of course different branding. The Benyar you were referring to was initially exposed by ''Honest Watch Reviews'' as not even being made of stainless steel, as claimed on their sales page, it actually has a plated alloy case. There's even a misspelling on the back of ''sainless'' steel' :) ''Watch With Me Watches'' dealt with the Benyar accordingly ... I won't dish any spoilers out, for those who haven't seen it :) All the best.
If this had been made in late '22 then hopefully it would include the Addiesdive AD2112 Explorer. Brilliant watch at a very good price. If you buy a later version then it should come with a tool-less bracelet for easy adjustment and a choice of black or blue dials with brilliant 'lume and sapphire anti-reflective crystal. imho the only way it could be improved would be by having a seiko meca quartz movement which would hopefully give a thinner case height in addition to fantastic accuracy.
another great video Oscar, thank you. i hope that you might be able to do a similar video like this with various Omega Homages, would be very keen to see that if at all possible. wishing you all the best in 2021 ! :)
I have the Tisell, and definitively is one of my favorites. BTW, is Korean, not Chinese. Regarding brushing a bracelet, you should never use sand paper. Use a pad of scotch brite. It'll take longer, but the results will well justify the extra time and effort. Great video.
@@IBoughtAWatch Still, try the scotch brite approach. The good thing is that being a pad, and not a paper, the bristles will reach out on the inner side of the links brushing not only the outer surface, but a little bit on the inside, giving it a much better look. I brushed a bracelet on one of my watches that came with the polished center link, and you can look at it and never though it came polished.
A real classic of the watchworld and some well done homages of it! I am big watchfan from Germany and i just found your channel. I have to say, I already like the channel a lot because of your authentic behavior. Also that you talk about the positive and negative sides of watches is great. I was looking for affordable outdoor-watches quiet a while and I hope the new giveaway-watch finds a good owner that appreciates the turtle as much as i would.
Hi Oscar! I think your take on explaining what an homage is, is just about right! Unfortunately the feel of a watch is what many homage watches struggle to share with the original. And a Benyar watch will definitely not share the purpose with a real Explorer. I do have the Tisell. The company is actually based in South Korea. Their homage is highly recommendable. It's got a Miyota 9 series movement and a fabulously well finished applied indices and numerals on a lovely high gloss black dial. Cheers mate!
Hey Alex, yes I completely agree the feel is something that's hard to compare, although I would argue a Benyar and Explorer can share the same purpose as a "rugged do anything beater sports watch", wouldn't you agree? I have long had my eye on the Tisell and perhaps I will treat myself to one, one-day! As always stay awesome mate, have a good one 🤙🏻
@@IBoughtAWatch Thanks mate, same to you! I would imagine a Rolex, a Zeno or a Smiths could serve as a mountaineers' watch but the crystal of a Benyar might pop off then you try to climb Mount Everest with it! 😉
Smiths watches are really well made, I have the Everest Expedition it has a Miyota 9000 series, anti magnetic, screw down crown and 100 metres water resistance and is a homage of the Everest and Polar expeditions. If you want a quality watch I'd go for that. If price is the issue then buy the Phylida as the best of the rest.
I really don't know why WIS get so hung up on homage watches...like you said in almost any other area it seen as completely fine. Thank you for a great video 😊👍
Stay away from that one! Check out the review of I Like Watches if you don’t have a clue what I’m talking about (spoiler alert: that watch is NOT made of 316L stainless steel).
@@johncoote5134 my advice; go with the Phylida. I own their Air King homage. They are worth the extra money. Plus the 100 meters water resistance will make the Phylida the go to timepiece for every type of situation.
@@johncoote5134 Have to agree with @Daniël here 316L for around the £40 is definitely achievable and a must have in my opinion, Cadisen C1032 is a great example!
I have the Tisell, the Alpha and the San Martin. All three are good enough to be a daily for me. The Alpha, ironically, comes in last place for sure. Good watch at a great price. I wear it on a distressed leather strap so the bracelet isn't part of my equation, but I do like the smaller size on occasion. The next two are quasi tied... the Tisell is certainly more Alpha-ish. Pretty close to a 1:1 whereas the San Martin is more of a strong homage and a bit more modern. They are both in my #1 watch box but I do find myself wearing the Tisell more often. Both have very decent bracelets but that Tisell is great with the Glidelock-esque clasp. San Martin bracelet feels great but I do wear it on a gray distressed leather band. Both are great choices, just with different strengths. I consider them both to be keepers.
Great video. I have been looking at the Tissel for sometime and have almost pulled the trigger more than once. Any info on when the Phylida will be back in stock?
The comparison with tribute bands is interesting. However, in my opinion, there is a significant difference with homage watches. Tribute bands are often regional bands that simply celebrate the songs of their idols. Most of the time, they are also musicians who do this in their spare time, in addition to their actual job. With "homage watches" this looks nevertheless somewhat differently. These are made by companies as mass-produced goods. And in many cases, this is done less for the love of the original and more for the love of profit.
I'm very surprise with your's choiccess here.You pit a Tissel over San Martin and their watches are superb made.And that Zeno could be far better options.Love Traska
Addiesdive made it, 37mm with a smooth sweeping second hand (Seiko VH31 mecaquartz), it's thin and very accurate, 100 m WR, screw down crown, and saphire crystal, good BGW9 lume and the bracelet is fine. I paid 90 € for this 1016 homage, a real steal. Ref is 2023-1
Yes, I bought one as soon as it came out. Extremely happy with it and hope they produce a version with applied indices. Hope you are as happy with yours, best wishes@@morgan.enfield
It’s only my opinion, but I think the Rolex Explorer is very much a Marmite watch...and of course that would also stand for homage versions...Nice review all the same.
The Bliger Explorer in my humble opinion is fantastic value for money. NH35A movement, Sapphire crystal, Glidelock extension, 904L Stainless steel and Display back, 100m, screw down crown. Fantastic value for money, but mediocr lume. Whats not to like ? JANBOY. RN. Rtd.
Holy shit mate. Half way through the video and haven’t gotten to the first. No wonder people aren’t subscribing. What a bore. I suggest getting into it quickly
I had the Tisell and it is worth every penny. The Price has risen since I bought mine Almost 2 years aho I paid 199 US Shipped. I believe The KR Official Tissel site is charging 235.00 US. Lume is bright and Blue. It is a sweet watch Glide Lock Bracelet worked flawless for me. I still have my Tisell Submersible . And it to has Glidelock Bracelet which works flawlessly. I have heard some say theirs didn't work well. Possible they got a bad one??
Is someone going to spontaneously combust/ I See You are Prepared with the FIRE BLANKET. We had there and fire aprons at the nursing home for the old smokers. There were old guys who wanted to smoke and they had to wear a fire proof apron as half of them nodded off whilst smocking
Great video! Just a few minor corrections:
- Smiths, the watch brand, went bankrupt in the ‘70s or ‘80s. A ex-military guy named Eddy has bought the rights to the brand name in the ‘90s. Since then Smiths has become notorious for making homage watches.
- Tisell is a South Korean, not a Chinese brand. Mr. Oh (the owner of Tisell) has built up quite a reputation for making quality homages. The only downside of their Explorer and Submariner homages are the protruding male end links (which protrude more than other brands).
Keep the vids coming mate! Stay healthy, staf safe, and stay positive! :D
Thank you for the extra Information, I'm by no means perfect and hopefully no-ones go to for all things watch related! I've pinned your comment so people can see the extra info that I missed out on 🤙🏻
@@IBoughtAWatch no worried buddy. Keep the videos coming. Great advice at the end of your video. Another lockdown is though, but people shouldn’t let it affect them mentally. We are in this TOGETHER! Keep an eye out on one another, let technology connect us now more than ever. Greetings from the nearby Netherlands. 🇳🇱
Thanks for sharing, I love the Explorer too, so I really enjoyed this. Just one small correction ... there seems to be some confusion between the Bliger and the Benyar Explorer homages. The Bliger is almost identical to the Phylida but with more choice of movements, a bit cheaper and of course different branding. The Benyar you were referring to was initially exposed by ''Honest Watch Reviews'' as not even being made of stainless steel, as claimed on their sales page, it actually has a plated alloy case. There's even a misspelling on the back of ''sainless'' steel' :) ''Watch With Me Watches'' dealt with the Benyar accordingly ... I won't dish any spoilers out, for those who haven't seen it :) All the best.
Yep you are correct I did make that error 🤦🏼♂️ thanks for correcting me!
Thanks bud 💙 great info
If this had been made in late '22 then hopefully it would include the Addiesdive AD2112 Explorer. Brilliant watch at a very good price. If you buy a later version then it should come with a tool-less bracelet for easy adjustment and a choice of black or blue dials with brilliant 'lume and sapphire anti-reflective crystal.
imho the only way it could be improved would be by having a seiko meca quartz movement which would hopefully give a thinner case height in addition to fantastic accuracy.
another great video Oscar, thank you. i hope that you might be able to do a similar video like this with various Omega Homages, would be very keen to see that if at all possible. wishing you all the best in 2021 ! :)
Great suggestion!
Love your energy onscreen 👍 Also the tribute analogy for homages is spot on. Keep up the great content.
I have the Tisell, and definitively is one of my favorites. BTW, is Korean, not Chinese.
Regarding brushing a bracelet, you should never use sand paper. Use a pad of scotch brite. It'll take longer, but the results will well justify the extra time and effort.
Great video.
Tbh I didn't specify but I was using 500 grit paper, I find it gives a much smoother and even finish
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@@IBoughtAWatch Still, try the scotch brite approach. The good thing is that being a pad, and not a paper, the bristles will reach out on the inner side of the links brushing not only the outer surface, but a little bit on the inside, giving it a much better look. I brushed a bracelet on one of my watches that came with the polished center link, and you can look at it and never though it came polished.
@@martinocando3072 Great advice hadn't thought of that! i'll get myself on and try to even out the brushing i've already done 🤙🏻
A real classic of the watchworld and some well done homages of it! I am big watchfan from Germany and i just found your channel. I have to say, I already like the channel a lot because of your authentic behavior. Also that you talk about the positive and negative sides of watches is great.
I was looking for affordable outdoor-watches quiet a while and I hope the new giveaway-watch finds a good owner that appreciates the turtle as much as i would.
Hi Oscar! I think your take on explaining what an homage is, is just about right! Unfortunately the feel of a watch is what many homage watches struggle to share with the original. And a Benyar watch will definitely not share the purpose with a real Explorer. I do have the Tisell. The company is actually based in South Korea. Their homage is highly recommendable. It's got a Miyota 9 series movement and a fabulously well finished applied indices and numerals on a lovely high gloss black dial. Cheers mate!
Hey Alex, yes I completely agree the feel is something that's hard to compare, although I would argue a Benyar and Explorer can share the same purpose as a "rugged do anything beater sports watch", wouldn't you agree? I have long had my eye on the Tisell and perhaps I will treat myself to one, one-day! As always stay awesome mate, have a good one 🤙🏻
@@IBoughtAWatch Thanks mate, same to you! I would imagine a Rolex, a Zeno or a Smiths could serve as a mountaineers' watch but the crystal of a Benyar might pop off then you try to climb Mount Everest with it! 😉
You should turn the first four minutes into a bedtime story cos I was falling asleep after five minutes of still not even seeing an alternative 😜
Smiths watches are really well made, I have the Everest Expedition it has a Miyota 9000 series, anti magnetic, screw down crown and 100 metres water resistance and is a homage of the Everest and Polar expeditions. If you want a quality watch I'd go for that. If price is the issue then buy the Phylida as the best of the rest.
I have been wearing the Bliger almost daily for about two years, it's been lovely. Mine is sapphire and nh35 powered but and has been a great watch.
I really don't know why WIS get so hung up on homage watches...like you said in almost any other area it seen as completely fine. Thank you for a great video 😊👍
All cool - however..... game changer - where is the Benyar? It’s sub £40 and frankly a gorgeous modern Explorer homnage - it’s a steal !
Oh damn knew I was forgetting something!
Stay away from that one! Check out the review of I Like Watches if you don’t have a clue what I’m talking about (spoiler alert: that watch is NOT made of 316L stainless steel).
@@DutchBulldog more than aware of the SS issue but fir the money - who is bothered? It’s a cracking looking watch for a pocket money price.
@@johncoote5134 my advice; go with the Phylida. I own their Air King homage. They are worth the extra money. Plus the 100 meters water resistance will make the Phylida the go to timepiece for every type of situation.
@@johncoote5134 Have to agree with @Daniël here 316L for around the £40 is definitely achievable and a must have in my opinion, Cadisen C1032 is a great example!
I have the Tisell, the Alpha and the San Martin. All three are good enough to be a daily for me. The Alpha, ironically, comes in last place for sure. Good watch at a great price. I wear it on a distressed leather strap so the bracelet isn't part of my equation, but I do like the smaller size on occasion. The next two are quasi tied... the Tisell is certainly more Alpha-ish. Pretty close to a 1:1 whereas the San Martin is more of a strong homage and a bit more modern. They are both in my #1 watch box but I do find myself wearing the Tisell more often. Both have very decent bracelets but that Tisell is great with the Glidelock-esque clasp. San Martin bracelet feels great but I do wear it on a gray distressed leather band. Both are great choices, just with different strengths. I consider them both to be keepers.
You are a positiv caracter and it's fun to look at you! The themes are interesting and it's always a fun to look and listen to you and your channel!
What about homages with quartz movements for those of us living in the 21 century ?
Another great video Oscar...have you been on the coffee again???? Ha ha! The Trasker is a great shout.....wish I could afford one !
Haha quite possibly!
I like homage type rock bands. -------- I don't see anything wrong with homage type watches. They actually make some people happy or satisfied.
I have a Bliger white milgauss with miyota, very similar to the bliger here, I like it very much, works great, well made.
Thanks for sharing!
Tisell is a Korean company and they make excellent watches.
Starts at 7:24
Great video. I have been looking at the Tissel for sometime and have almost pulled the trigger more than once. Any info on when the Phylida will be back in stock?
Not sure haven't heard anything yet but I'll be sure to give an update as soon as I get some meaningful news
@@IBoughtAWatch they appear to be back in stock.
The comparison with tribute bands is interesting. However, in my opinion, there is a significant difference with homage watches.
Tribute bands are often regional bands that simply celebrate the songs of their idols. Most of the time, they are also musicians who do this in their spare time, in addition to their actual job.
With "homage watches" this looks nevertheless somewhat differently. These are made by companies as mass-produced goods. And in many cases, this is done less for the love of the original and more for the love of profit.
Just ordered a Zex. Can't wait!
from which website did you get it?
Great video like allways, and line up... missed some, Borealis Adraga and the Armida A6 stay safe 🇧🇪
I'm not familiar with those models, I'll be sure to check them out and perhaps do an updated video sometime in the future!
Is that a school photo of you in the corner Oscar ? :) Nice list , i like both Traska and Smith's , but sadly my wallet doesn't lol
The Zeno is closest to the original and feel it looks the best of this bunch
Well done!! In response to that last comment. Don't let the facts ruin a great story.
Enjoyed it I’d go for the zeno
Really like what Traska are doing recently, just dont have the value when you add in the import duty.
Yeah import duties can really ruin a value proposition especially at the more affordable end of the market!
I'm very surprise with your's choiccess here.You pit a Tissel over San Martin and their watches are superb made.And that Zeno could be far better options.Love Traska
Loving the fire blanket on the right!
Lovely little bit of wall art 🤙🏻
That Zeno Explorer 😍
Now if only someone (Seiko?) would make a 36mm Explorer quartz homage (yes i said the "q" word)....
Addiesdive made it, 37mm with a smooth sweeping second hand (Seiko VH31 mecaquartz), it's thin and very accurate, 100 m WR, screw down crown, and saphire crystal, good BGW9 lume and the bracelet is fine. I paid 90 € for this 1016 homage, a real steal. Ref is 2023-1
Yes, I bought one as soon as it came out. Extremely happy with it and hope they produce a version with applied indices. Hope you are as happy with yours, best wishes@@morgan.enfield
I'm not sure Bliger are going to be happy you mixed them up with the junk that is Benyar, might be worth a note in the title or an edit?
Great video thank you and now i just want to have that captain willard watch its awesome and would be perfect on my wrist LOL
Good luck!
Sea gull are offering an Everest commemorate watch on their Official website. Not a homage. Automatic Seagull 2130 movement for about £200.
Cool, do you have a link to the watch?
Great watches and great video. No need to spend a lot of money to have the feeling of wearing a Rolex explorer. I'd like to enter the giveaway!
Have you stopped making vids? Please come back!
It’s only my opinion, but I think the Rolex Explorer is very much a Marmite watch...and of course that would also stand for homage versions...Nice review all the same.
I was not aware thanks for the extra info!
The Bliger Explorer in my humble opinion is fantastic value for money. NH35A movement, Sapphire crystal, Glidelock extension, 904L Stainless steel and Display back, 100m, screw down crown. Fantastic value for money, but mediocr lume. Whats not to like ? JANBOY. RN. Rtd.
Holy shit mate. Half way through the video and haven’t gotten to the first. No wonder people aren’t subscribing. What a bore. I suggest getting into it quickly
Thanks for subscribing!
For a second I thought Ewen McGregor had a watch channel.( I'm sure you've never heard that before)
If only I had his voice my introduction would of course be changed to "Hello there" 😅
Name the R&B Group who referenced SWATCH WATCH in their song... Hint 1990's
That was a bloody long intro 😂
I had the Tisell and it is worth every penny. The Price has risen since I bought mine Almost 2 years aho I paid 199 US Shipped. I believe The KR Official Tissel site is charging 235.00 US. Lume is bright and Blue. It is a sweet watch Glide Lock Bracelet worked flawless for me. I still have my Tisell Submersible . And it to has Glidelock Bracelet which works flawlessly. I have heard some say theirs didn't work well. Possible they got a bad one??
Dude, spending 7 mins before getting to the point of the the caption is unacceptable.
Traska is far from a homage it's more of a cross between a Tudor Ranger and a rolex explorer
get the tissel direct from the seller for about 250$
Wasn't aware they dropped that low 🤔
Great watches, count me for the giveaway.
Is someone going to spontaneously combust/ I See You are Prepared with the FIRE BLANKET. We had there and fire aprons at the nursing home for the old smokers. There were old guys who wanted to smoke and they had to wear a fire proof apron as half of them nodded off whilst smocking
Nice watches count me in for the giveaway
What a waste of time. You talk so much and do not tell us anything .
I would like that watch please!!
Are the Smiths watches actually made in the UK with locally manufactured parts...🤷🏻♂️
Don't know why I didn't get a Notification on this video? I found out about it on Instagram.
Donde están los relojes?no eres tan guapo
Too much blablabla
parnis explorer
Had no idea that they did an explorer homage, could you send me the link please I'd love to check one out!
You talk so much but say nothing.