Buy this instead of a Grand Seiko
4:45
14 сағат бұрын
homage or replica?
4:49
14 күн бұрын
Grand Seiko Dial $295
5:50
21 күн бұрын
ADPT Worn & Wound GMT Watch
5:41
Seiko Presage Grand Seiko dial
5:22
I HATE this Seiko!
5:35
Ай бұрын
Mercedes Benz inspired watch
5:44
Is this a Dive or Dress Watch?
5:29
ANTI - ANXIETY Watch
5:17
2 ай бұрын
INSANE Water Resistance!!
6:01
2 ай бұрын
Rolex GMT alternative
6:39
2 ай бұрын
AVOID the New Seiko 5 38mm
5:03
3 ай бұрын
Rolex Daytona Alternative
7:05
3 ай бұрын
Super Compressor done right!
6:02
Everyday Carry
1:36
4 ай бұрын
A spinning watch!
4:35
4 ай бұрын
Grand Seiko vibes
5:30
5 ай бұрын
Apple Watch KIlLER!
5:46
5 ай бұрын
Пікірлер
@gunnsmoke357
@gunnsmoke357 6 сағат бұрын
Thanks. I’ll take the Rolex.
@alicedejanze4027
@alicedejanze4027 8 сағат бұрын
If only they would make one with a quartz movement (VH31) I would buy it in an instant.
@timelesssneakersandwatches
@timelesssneakersandwatches 9 сағат бұрын
Not a watch for me personally, but can't deny the buid quality. Great job on the video my friend 👍.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 9 сағат бұрын
@@timelesssneakersandwatches Thank you 🙏 for watching my friend!
@shocap3739
@shocap3739 14 сағат бұрын
Wear what speaks to you, yes, but there's nothing amazing about Invictas 😂
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 14 сағат бұрын
@@shocap3739 😂 👏
@maitrehg
@maitrehg 19 сағат бұрын
The Monta Oceanking v3 is a better option from a legit watch brand.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 19 сағат бұрын
@@maitrehg Monta is such a good watch! Thank you for watching!
@rolexsubcasewearsbettertha9571
@rolexsubcasewearsbettertha9571 12 сағат бұрын
I own both the Ginault OR2 and the Monta OK3. They are both great watches. The OR2 is basically Rolex Sub quality at 1/6th the price.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 12 сағат бұрын
@@rolexsubcasewearsbettertha9571 💯
@maitrehg
@maitrehg 8 сағат бұрын
@@rolexsubcasewearsbettertha9571 Yep, I've had two OR's and the quality is amazing for the price. I didn't like the goofy text on the dial and the unsigned clasp. I prefer the Monta but not its price!
@swing8
@swing8 23 сағат бұрын
Is it worth nearly 3X the price of a Steinhart Ocean One? I'll have my opinion next week when my Steinhart arrives.
@private464
@private464 22 сағат бұрын
My question too, exactly! I really like the Steinhart ocean one premium ceramics. But I am thinking about this Ginault too. I understand that this IS better than the Steinharts, but the question is: is it 3 times better? $1800 instead of $600. I seriously doubt it. At $900 I would very likely buy it...but double that at $1800 feels too steep.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 22 сағат бұрын
Yes it’s worth the extra $. I really hope one day you get a chance to experience a Ginault in person 👍🏼
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 22 сағат бұрын
@private464 I think it’s worth the premium. However when it comes to watch collecting, nothing is rational, it’s emotional. More how a watch makes you feel, not all about the specs 👍🏼
@daleyfamily2179
@daleyfamily2179 23 сағат бұрын
These types of comparisons are just f**king stupid. Like dude saying, hmmm I have narrowed down to a Honda Accord or Porsche 911. These type review are just ridiculous and not based in any reality. Compare the watch to a price equivalent brand, not on the is 10x with forever long horological history, superior materials, build quality etc.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 22 сағат бұрын
@@daleyfamily2179 Thank you for the positive encouragement 👍🏼
@bloodymarvelous4790
@bloodymarvelous4790 Күн бұрын
So you're comparing the features of a post-ceramic clone to a pre-ceramic original, and you're giving credit the clone for copying the improvements Rolex made to the newer watches. Yeah, that seems legit.
@daleyfamily2179
@daleyfamily2179 23 сағат бұрын
Totally, lol. Like saying I have narrowed down my car purchase, its either the Honda Accord of the Porsche 911. The honda is just so close the Porsche. GTFO.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 22 сағат бұрын
👍🏼 I know right?
@ryanbane
@ryanbane Күн бұрын
For me, I'm saving a little more for a Monta or buying one on the used market for the same price.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 22 сағат бұрын
@@ryanbane I love Monta, regret selling mine. Thank you for watching!
@maitrehg
@maitrehg 8 сағат бұрын
@@ryanbane I have the Monta OK v3 and the quality is top notch. Very close to my Tudor Monochrome. I'm a big Monta fan. Legit brand.
@rolexsubcasewearsbettertha9571
@rolexsubcasewearsbettertha9571 5 сағат бұрын
I own the Ginault OR2 and the Monta OK3, both are great watches. The Ginault is basically a smaller 116610 in terms of quality and how solid and premium it feels. It's really the ultimate RLX Sub homage the market has to offer.
@mattk9308
@mattk9308 5 сағат бұрын
Monta is good, but the Ginault OR2 is toe to toe with my Sub, speaking from experience of owing both and the Tudor.
@tvo6453
@tvo6453 Күн бұрын
If you dońt want to scream Rolex, maybe not buy a watch this is basically a copy of a Rolex. No originality…nothing that i would ever buy. Would rather go get a Longine, Sinn, Oris or Seiko.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 22 сағат бұрын
@@tvo6453 👍🏼 thank you for watching!
@piotrszmidel
@piotrszmidel Күн бұрын
You really believe that John hand built Your watch in America?He need to be some kind of slave working 24/7 to hand build hundreds of watches,lol
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
@@piotrszmidel Honestly I give everyone the benefit of the doubt. John has been extremely cordial and well spoken through the number of years I’ve communicated with him. What I do know is that the watches are extremely well-built, regardless of where they’re manufactured or assembled.
@daleyfamily2179
@daleyfamily2179 23 сағат бұрын
To be labeled as Made in America per the FTC all parts, items, machining build etc has to be 100% sourced and built in the US. FTC would be all over this guy if it was labeled American made. I think it says built in the USA, huge huge difference.
@mattk9308
@mattk9308 5 сағат бұрын
Yes, I once sent my Silent Service back for a repair, the same day the watch arrived back at Ginault, John recorded a video showing and explaining to me the damage and how I messed up the watch at his workbench. So yes very much he is building these watches in America. He hand build these watches by order and he can only build a handful each week. That's why the wait time was around 8 weeks after order placement.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 5 сағат бұрын
@@mattk9308 Thank you for sharing!
@BrokeWatchFanatic
@BrokeWatchFanatic Күн бұрын
Ginault punches way above its price tag. Great review and great watch!
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
@@BrokeWatchFanatic Thank you 🙏
@AJB1702
@AJB1702 Күн бұрын
Terrific stuff as always. I could watch your content all day, mate. In fact I sometimes do, just don't tell the boss!
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
I appreciate you man! Thank you 🙏
@knucklesboxing786
@knucklesboxing786 Күн бұрын
Man the quality on these macros is amazing, beautiful watch
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
@@knucklesboxing786 Thank you 🙏
@shanephillips8735
@shanephillips8735 Күн бұрын
I like them, but the vast amount of nonsense text on their dials puts me right off
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
@@shanephillips8735 👍🏼 thank you for watching!
@shanephillips8735
@shanephillips8735 Күн бұрын
​​@@SoCalWatchReviews The silent service was on my radar, but I eventually went for the NTH vintage gilt amphian milsub v2
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
@@shanephillips8735 Man the Silent Service is a great watch, but congrats on the pick up 👍🏼
@shanephillips8735
@shanephillips8735 Күн бұрын
​@@SoCalWatchReviewsif they ever decide to keep it to two lines of text at the bottom of the dial, it will be ordered in a shot 😎🤙
@SalvatoreLuxe
@SalvatoreLuxe Күн бұрын
Cool review!
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
I appreciate your support brother!
@bestboy897
@bestboy897 Күн бұрын
Looks epic for one tenth the price too
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
💯
@DavidSchwartzjr
@DavidSchwartzjr Күн бұрын
It does look good, but I think the only one that makes sense for my taste would be the fauxtina versions with that Mil Sub look. Damn good looking homage option though, and great comparison vid as usual bro! 😎👍🍻
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
Thank you my brother ❤️
@johanvandersandt8904
@johanvandersandt8904 Күн бұрын
By some its said that this is the ultimate homage. They took a great watch and made it better...Or so I've heard! Seems like I didn't hear wrong judging from your video Bro! This does seem like a superbly made timepiece! I do like their hands more than the sub's. Thanks for sharing man!
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
Honestly the quality is insane! Thank you 🙏 for watching!
@juniorjohnson5961
@juniorjohnson5961 Күн бұрын
When you look at your wrist do you want to see a imposters or the real thing.
@user-ig6nu4oo5p
@user-ig6nu4oo5p Күн бұрын
I look at my bank account and I can think of 100 better ways to spend the kind of money Rolex is charging. Nothing wrong with having a homage or two if you just like the looks. Look at vintage watches from the 50s or 60s, they all copied each other and nobody cared.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏 watching!
@daleyfamily2179
@daleyfamily2179 23 сағат бұрын
@@user-ig6nu4oo5p So saying I want to look like I own Rolex and a player but I cant and should be in Seiko. WTF lol
@mattk9308
@mattk9308 5 сағат бұрын
I own a RLX Sub and Tudor, after I got the OR2 I was thinking damn.....this is a damn good watch even compare to the big swiss boys for 1/6th the price. And I wonder how much more I paid for RLX marketing, true story.
@darrenpage1517
@darrenpage1517 Күн бұрын
With the amount of effort put into this watch its a shame they didn't design something more unique. The Ocean Rover will be classed just as a Rolex clone and will grouped with the sub $250 chinese rip offs. Why not get a Invicta and have the mercedes hands too? (- because they are essentially fake watches) Ginault can clearly build a good quality watch, now they need to design their own. The Silent Service is a nod in the right direction.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
I really hope they come out with their own designs, they would be killer watches!
@pzwolski
@pzwolski Күн бұрын
I am missing a third watch in this comparison. An Invicta ProDiver worth around $60-$100. 😁
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
@@pzwolski 😂 👍🏼
@AshleyAlgire
@AshleyAlgire Күн бұрын
amzwatch You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
@@AshleyAlgire Thank you 🙏
@rokulus7910
@rokulus7910 Күн бұрын
Deeming mineral/Hardlex unacceptable on this watch implies that there are watches with box dome sapphire for the same price. Sure, some inexpensive watches might have a domed sapphire, but I'm not aware of any that have a tall box dome like this one. Are there other watches that fit that description?
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews Күн бұрын
@@rokulus7910 www.jomashop.com/tissot-watch-t109-407-16-031-00.html?PMax%3A%20%28ROI%29%20Smart%20Shopping%20-%20Sale%20Watches%20%24100%20-%20%24500&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgPHs5YmKhwMVBy6tBh0ILg4BEAQYASABEgLrnfD_BwE 👍🏼 www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/classic/ra-ak0008s10b
@rokulus7910
@rokulus7910 19 сағат бұрын
@@SoCalWatchReviews That's just it though, those watches have a slightly domed sapphire crystal but they don't have a box dome like the Cocktail time. Or the Bambino for that matter. I'd be happy to be proven wrong but it seems to me that if you want a crystal with that shape you're not getting it in sapphire for this price.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 18 сағат бұрын
@@rokulus7910 👍🏼
@djrar
@djrar 2 күн бұрын
I still hate it, it's so unreliable
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 2 күн бұрын
@@djrar 👍🏼
@damnbrosky
@damnbrosky 2 күн бұрын
I thinking about adding it to my collection, I grow up on Bruce movies and as a kids we all been influenced by him, also watch is beautiful even if I dont like pvd black coating, this time this is grteat package. Another reason is my obsession about dragons, I collect asian dragons in antiques in all forms, also i collect watches. That means this watch is just must have for me. In europe you cant buy them anymore retail and second hand pieces going now for doble price. Importing from USA or Japan comes with 40$ shipping and maybe 160$ of tsxes, so better for europeans to find it here in europe some how. I can imagine it on black nato strap with golden hardware, it will be killer. Ok lets go buy it!!!!
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 2 күн бұрын
@@damnbrosky I hope you get a chance to buy it and thank you for watching!
@charliealva4833
@charliealva4833 4 күн бұрын
Nice video! I do like that logo, simple, elegant, good name too, unlike many Chinese brands that are unpronounceable. I agree with you, I’d also like white numerals instead of the fauxtina ones, easier to wear with almost everything. Baltany does have that design that they keep throughout their line, all their watches have that vintage-classic look. Keep the good work!
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 4 күн бұрын
@@charliealva4833 Thank you 🙏 for the support!
@市民
@市民 5 күн бұрын
Pronunciation is wrong. Don't pronounce "E" of KUOE
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 5 күн бұрын
@@市民 👍🏼
@johnmexico61
@johnmexico61 5 күн бұрын
I love the presage models they make at 38mm, but I’ve got a smaller wrist. The 40mm just don’t look right for me in a dress watch style. I guess big boys need dress watches too. Seems weird for a Japanese brand to be the ones making them though.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 5 күн бұрын
I agree 100% with you and thank you 🙏 for watching!
@timelesssneakersandwatches
@timelesssneakersandwatches 5 күн бұрын
Seiko definitely makes some great pieces at this price point, even with the increase in prices in my opinion. But the GS comment lol ouch. I probably disagree there 😆.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 5 күн бұрын
@@timelesssneakersandwatches 😂 the GS comment was on point and you know it 😂 thank you 🙏 for watching!
@timelesssneakersandwatches
@timelesssneakersandwatches 5 күн бұрын
@@SoCalWatchReviews LMAO 🤣 nope!
@DavidSchwartzjr
@DavidSchwartzjr 5 күн бұрын
Great looking piece man! I agree, Seiko needs to just give us sapphire already lol. Makes me miss my SARX and Fuyugeshiki. Awesome vid as always! 😎🙌
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 5 күн бұрын
@@DavidSchwartzjr Seiko, the people have spoken, we need sapphire!! Thank you for your support brother!
@user-bf1wg7jo9v
@user-bf1wg7jo9v 5 күн бұрын
I love this watch.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 5 күн бұрын
It’s definitely Beautiful!
@Tiax776
@Tiax776 6 күн бұрын
I thought Presage was just a scam to get more money from idiots.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 5 күн бұрын
😂
@GEMSofGOD_com
@GEMSofGOD_com 6 күн бұрын
Amazing content bro
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
@@GEMSofGOD_com Thank you 🙏
@rogerscat
@rogerscat 6 күн бұрын
I got a couple of Presages. Sold a Mojito, it was too much for me. I got a SRPB41J1 with that blue degradee to black ( Legend ) and a SRPC03J1 Fubuki Sakura ( this is a dial )
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
Very nice 👏
@PocketUau
@PocketUau 6 күн бұрын
I strongly dislike this case. The lines are very uninspired and far from pleasant. It's also cheaply finished for the price point. Could do with some downsizing to 38mm. As is, it's too large a dial to be considered a dress watch. Also, mineral crystal? You find great sapphire with AR on $80 watches these days
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
@@PocketUau Thank you 🙏 for watching!
@AJB1702
@AJB1702 6 күн бұрын
Beautiful watch. great review! While more expensive, the "sharp edge" Presage offerings are well worth a look too. Dials to die for.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
@@AJB1702 Thank you 🙏 for watching!
@GEMSofGOD_com
@GEMSofGOD_com 6 күн бұрын
I agree. GS don't look as slick as some S
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
@@GEMSofGOD_com Thank you 🙏 for watching!
@stephengarratt8027
@stephengarratt8027 6 күн бұрын
There all about the dial, particularly fond of the " mojito" .
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
@@stephengarratt8027 Yeah that one is super cool!
@johanvandersandt8904
@johanvandersandt8904 6 күн бұрын
Wow look at that dial! These are really elegant. I have a big wrist so I think it might be fine with it's 40mm. You are right about the finer details. Sapphire would be nice. All in all a really pretty watch! Have a great Friday bro!
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
@@johanvandersandt8904 thank you 🙏 for the support my man!
@johanvandersandt8904
@johanvandersandt8904 6 күн бұрын
@@SoCalWatchReviews
@Behzood1
@Behzood1 6 күн бұрын
Is this the 41mm?
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
@@Behzood1 nope, 40mm it’s from 1999
@Behzood1
@Behzood1 6 күн бұрын
Interesting thanks!. Did you buy it new back then? I am currently debating between getting a vintage 14060 or the new 41mm. The old size looks better to me, but the new bracelet and having it be my own completely new appeal for the new one. Any suggestion based on your experience?
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
@@Behzood1 I bought it preowned about 2 years ago and love the vintage feel of it. However if you have the opportunity to buy a new one at an AD, that’s a really good position to be in 👍🏼
@Behzood1
@Behzood1 6 күн бұрын
Ok, ya luckily I have a good relationship with my AD, so I can. I just haven’t pulled the trigger because I see videos like yours, and the vintage cases just look so beautiful. Awesome strap pairing too!
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
@Behzood1 The issue with vintage pieces is making sure you buy from the right source, it’s scary out there. Good luck 👍🏼 and thank you 🙏
@urbanus3546
@urbanus3546 6 күн бұрын
I'm sick and tired of all " watch reviewers " complaining about the sizes. Not so long ago 40mm was considered small, even for a dress watch.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
@@urbanus3546 I love 40 mm dive watches, but like my dress watches smaller 👍🏼
@Studat
@Studat 6 күн бұрын
totally agree, smaller watches seem to be a fad right night. Lots of big men rocking female sized watched.
@visiblemode
@visiblemode 6 күн бұрын
Well….I’ve had exposure to these cocktail times, and owned a significantly higher end JDM with the SARX035 and I have to say these GS comparisons do irritate me. Yes, you acknowledged that the the GS is better and pointed out the price difference, but that doesn’t even scratch the surface. As I mentioned, having had owned the SARX035 which was famously referred to as the “Baby Grand Seiko” while it is a good watch, when I got my GS, I was shocked by how much better it actually was, because many people said the SARX line was a near-as-makes-no-difference replacement for a GS. I didn’t buy that, but I thought it might be in the same city if not the same ballpark…but it’s not in the same universe. It’s a night and day difference and the comparison is inappropriate, imo. It’d be like saying “Yes a Submariner is great but so are G shocks and you can buy 200 of them instead.” While true, it misses the point.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 6 күн бұрын
@@visiblemode Agree 👍🏼 FYI I’ve owned several Grand Seikos, but ended up selling all of them. The quality is not even close to Seiko, but your paying a pretty penny.
@CenkAkyol
@CenkAkyol 7 күн бұрын
What is the color of the strap...black or navy blue?
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 7 күн бұрын
It’s blue 👍🏼
@CenkAkyol
@CenkAkyol 7 күн бұрын
@@SoCalWatchReviews Must have been a really dark one. Thank you...will get one.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 7 күн бұрын
@@CenkAkyol early congrats 👍🏼 you can see pics if this watch on my Instagram page FYI
@tomvarghese6999
@tomvarghese6999 7 күн бұрын
is the dial not placed correctly?
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 7 күн бұрын
Nope, I didn’t install it correctly 😂
@manueljnegrete5048
@manueljnegrete5048 8 күн бұрын
Hey man, too much marketing....
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 8 күн бұрын
@@manueljnegrete5048 👍🏼
@davidreid1805
@davidreid1805 9 күн бұрын
Thank you china . We have been getting gouged by the Swiss watch industry, China it’s a game changer like Japan was in the 70 s.. hopefully they will have to compete and the prices will drop or they will go out of business.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 9 күн бұрын
@@davidreid1805 👍🏼
@timelesssneakersandwatches
@timelesssneakersandwatches 9 күн бұрын
Man this is one is a tough one for me lol. Only because Hamilton's aren't very "expensive"....so a homage for a considerably "inexpensive watch" is hard for my little brain to comprehend 😅. Great video bud.
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 9 күн бұрын
@@timelesssneakersandwatches I’m with you on that. Thank you for watching my man ❤️
@DavidSchwartzjr
@DavidSchwartzjr 9 күн бұрын
You already know I'm all good with homages haha. I appreciate the black date wheel over the hammy, but I think a border around it would have looked a bit more finished. For the price though, I think its a banger, and that videography quality is 🔥🔥🔥
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 9 күн бұрын
@@DavidSchwartzjr Thank you 🙏 for the continued support my brother ❤️
@wanderer1125
@wanderer1125 10 күн бұрын
saw this in person and I honestly want one but the price is just way too much for me despite the improvements from the old Seiko 5. I mean I can get a nicer Citizen Tsuyosa for slightly less so I can't justify this new Seiko 5. I hope the price drops soon into around 200 USD
@SoCalWatchReviews
@SoCalWatchReviews 10 күн бұрын
I hope the price drops as well. Thank you 🙏 for watching!