AliExpress Sale March 2024. Top 10 GADA Watches. (Go Anywhere Do Anything).

[@fredrick965]

Someone tell me what GADA means, please.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Go anywhere do anything! It's in the video description 😊

[@locobenno9435]

part of the watch reviewer zeitgeist, and probably used a bit too liberally at times....but its essentially a watch that can go "from the office to the beach to the backyard BBQ" i.e. can be suitable for all occasions....which in and of itself seems a bit of a w&*k these days given the shift in societal norms, but that's another topic ;-)

[@K.J.H_]

It's the mythological watch that can do it all. Once you think you've found it you then realise you don't have a watch for some kind of hobby or activity you don't even do yet, and then inevitably many more watch purchases will follow. Welcome to the churn my friend.

[@K.J.H_]

Some people have found success adopting a strategy of buying a singular 36mm explorer style watch and then repeating the magic spell "this 36mm is the perfect sized watch for my 8in wrist" several times a day on reddit and other public forums to warn off any further watch purchases. Good luck out there.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Sounds about right ;)

[@pepspaulpeplow7126]

purchased the PD 1717 in blue recently and love it, only paid £53 after the tax was added for delivery to the UK and arrived in less than a week. Brilliant!!!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Nice one!

[@daveindevon5240]

You can still get it for well under £50 at a couple of stores on AE. Brilliant GADA watch!

[@WATCHingJames]

Catching up on watching videos.

[@johnswatchjoint]

I thought as much!

[@brianmsahin]

Great list John. The Addiesdive pilot style watch was the first Ali Express watch I ever bought. It's great. I went for green on a very nice matching Nato. One thing though, mine just has Addies on the dial, no dive. I had a choice of either and as it isn't a dive watch, I went for "Addies". It's a pity that they don't continue to offer the option for non dive watches.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks for sharing Brian 😊

[@JonTheComputerDoctor]

Thanks John the good work continues.

[@johnswatchjoint]

You are very welcome Jon 😊

[@stuartthornton3027]

That Thorn Pelagos homage looks sweet, and yes hard to find in blue.

[@BobMarley-pm1xb]

Fine vid John! Thanks

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thank you sir 😊

[@czguy3045]

Good list. I have four of those watches or something VERY similar. Not sure I'm as hot on the Ironwatch as you are but I've had great luck with Cronos. Also not sure I love the Proxima. Other than those two, I could live with any watch on the list and do live with four of them!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Nice. Thanks for sharing!

[@commentjedi]

I built my own Tandorio Murph. 14:30 I just did a lume paintjob on the Tandorio murph dial and hands. Lume was almost nonexistant. I appreciate Tandorio offering their parts to create your own build!

[@johnswatchjoint]

They are great for those starting out modding for sure 😊

[@sheepdog-kp9hb]

Thank you for the info sir.. i think im go nna p try the 40mm san martin diver female end link model. If it goes wrong ill just blame you haha..

[@johnswatchjoint]

Positive mental attitude my man 😂

[@dubcheck2943]

Have got a few GADA in the basket for this coming sale, see if I can bag a discount. PD1717 is in there but torn between the 1733 (Milgauss) Octopus Kraken Pilot Baltany Field San Martin SN0115 (Do San Martin get involved in the Ali sales events?) One shall be mine later this month i reckons.

[@TomasPerez-en6bp]

Gada indeed I can't wait to see you review some of these they look amazing especially that wav dial on those proximas and that baltany too it looks like they've gotten rid of the polished center links we got on the first one.

[@johnswatchjoint]

They have Tomas. Baltany is on its way :)

[@TomasPerez-en6bp]

@@johnswatchjointPerfect you usually can be a deciding factor for me.

[@johnswatchjoint]

:)

[@milongabuena]

Great review

[@billj5645]

The Addiesdive pilot watch is my favorite of the bunch. I like a pilot watch on a bracelet and they can be hard to find.

[@markmahood3093]

Yes! Been waiting for this!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Hope you are happy 😊

[@jaydub9509]

Great list! Maybe folks are tired of this one, but I think the 1963 is still one of the best looking and best value watches on AE. History behind it, nicely decorated Swiss-designed mechanical movement, column wheel chronograph, sapphire front and back, amazing finish quality and QC for the money (I have the Red Star version), surprisingly decent leather strap, wears well and works well, all for less than $200 USD. And it's one Chinese watch that's too proud to pretend it's from somewhere else. It's almost embarrassing how often I reach for it.

[@johnswatchjoint]

It is good and I will be reviewing the Proxima version shortly but I wouldn't class it as a Gada. The movement really can't be used on a daily basis and it shouldn't go near water. That SeaGull movement may be beautiful but it's for occasional wear...trust me a lot of failed movements :)

[@glennsteven5383]

I see Berny have released an automatic version of this titanium watch in a 40mm now. With the pilot triangle at 12. Not gonna lie...i am very tempted since the 36mm was a tad too small. Also has the option of no logo.

[@johnswatchjoint]

I had seen that but it looks a little awkward 🤔

[@glennsteven5383]

Possibly. That's why I hope someone reviews it soon😉 Also choice of flat or domed saphire which is a choice I haven't seen before on Ali.

[@franciscomoliner1296]

Nice selection John. The Ironwatch steals the show for me. Regards

[@johnswatchjoint]

It's a weird one. Seemingly two years old but I don't care. It's a stunner. Another vid will drop in a few days...my favourite bargains....

[@JonGH33]

Yes the Ironwatch looks lovely, a dressy GADA. But is it 3x as good as the AD2030? Also i wish they'd do a straight black dial version, neither the AD2030 or this Ironwatch has that covered.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Addiesdive AD2112 would suit you...but remember the Iron watch has a brilliant Miyota 9015 ;)

[@IskanderVFX]

the s434v2 has a dome sapphire too, slightly domed but not flat, the s435 is boxed

[@sharpdad33]

How does the March sale compare to the November sale usually? I wish it wasn’t all the way till the end of the month. 😢

[@johnswatchjoint]

It starts up.on the 18th. Sales are pretty unpredictable and hard to.compare.

[@rodiow369]

Nice one John, have to say I got the black dialled Addiesdive pilot years ago as a No logo option for around 90 quid back then, I've always thought it had to be one of the best bang for buck watches out there, OMG!, the price now 46 quid!!!, it's a no brainer get one if you haven't already!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers buddy

[@BosunM8James]

I've had the Addiesdive MY-H2 flieger for a couple of years and it's still one of my favorite watches. It really is a do it all, where anywhere, style of watch. I've gotten a lot of compliments from it whether I wear it on a metal strap or leather. And I must say it does go well with a dark brown leather strap. Still keeps perfect time and the lume on the watch I received is absolutely stellar. All in all, excellent review of some fantastic watches. Great video John!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks James 🙂

[@danieljones3683]

I bought the PD1717 with the green dial around Christmas of last year. It is a very nice watch for the money but the lume is not good.

[@AlexanderB.]

I used to own one of these Addiesdive Flieger watches, the blue sunburst with the steel bracelet. It was so good! The only thing I wasn't very fond of was the lume on hands on indices, even in daylight condition they had a strong greenish tint that didn't go well with the blue in my eyes. This is why I replaced it, with a similar watch from Cronos!

[@johnswatchjoint]

I did like mine but for me it was just a tad large on my wrist but it was excellent ;)

[@dunderhay9169]

An excellent selection John 👍 . I'm very tempted by the Tandorio Murph homage, but I don't know if I would choose the black or red dial 🤔

[@johnswatchjoint]

Gotta love a Tandorio !

[@dunderhay9169]

@@johnswatchjoint With pilau rice and a naan 😁

[@thomowatch6349]

When does the sale typically start John?

[@johnswatchjoint]

The warm up is the 15th to the 17th. The Anniversary Sale starts on the 18th and not the end of the month as most believe because of incorrect fliers out there. I will clarify in my next sales related vid :)

[@LTBallurio]

When does the sale start

[@johnswatchjoint]

March 18

[@richardpool9970]

So tempted by the Thorn but availability might save me a few pennies.

[@johnswatchjoint]

I don't think there will be any re issues so if you scout around you may nab the last of them. ;)

[@thisisthomas2]

VH31 quartz best GADA by far..

[@nosceteipsum997]

There is a video review of the Iron watch available. The reviewer raises a very interesting point, which I have to say has dissuaded me....

[@johnswatchjoint]

Yes I have been looking for info and there isn't much but I will check it out.

[@nosceteipsum997]

@@johnswatchjoint My retro watches

[@johnswatchjoint]

Yeah I've seen it. Nothing really bad about the watch. Typical branding ;)

[@amcc2666]

Hey John 👋 We know that you know that pagani has issues with their bracelets, clasps, and lume. The pd1717 is no exception. At >$60 it is a good option for a GADA base platform. If it was a bit thinner it would be evn better. Chuck the bracelet and put it on a strap. But if you go on moaning about this pagani like you did the pd1723, .. well, that would just be silly. Thanks for the infotainment!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks for the half insult. What's my job? I review hundreds of watches. I know what's good and what's bad. What's bad about PD...They have proved they CAN but they just DON'T. They could be so good but they are a frustration. The.1723 was a brilliant watch badly let down by their laziness to address common issues. As a reviewer I must address it. It's my job ;)

[@leoberg2390]

Cronos is probably the manufacturer of ironwatch watches. That's why they can just sell these on their own page

[@TomStanford]

Rdunae RA-01. Absolute gem that nobody has noticed!

[@johnswatchjoint]

I used to love the brand but they have really done nothing since the Willard homage. I have looked at it but Escapement Time have better offerings and the new Tandorio looked more interesting with its multiple choices and sapphire. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@killpop8255]

1:34 vs 1:38 anyone else see the size of numbers increase?

[@johnswatchjoint]

?!?!?

[@killpop8255]

@@johnswatchjointThat's a no then? I'm sure there a difference - can't look at the mo but since there is a V2 maybe that's a change that isn't mentioned. If I do see what I think I'm seeing I much preferred the larger numerals on the dial.

[@Skurtle]

I believe Ironwatch belongs to a guy who was at one point affiliated with San Martin, both founders have been friends at some point but then each one did their own thing, along those lines. They had this Air king, i think a milsub homage and something else… eventually they disappeared. I would think, this is just "nos". Good job with hiding the tabs, so I can’t spoil myself…

[@johnswatchjoint]

Haha. I knew you'd spot that! Thanks for the info. These watches are also still on sale at Watchdives too. Almost nothing of note on YT so I was curious as the content that is there is 2 yrs old. Cracking watch for the price tho. My finger is itchy... 😆

[@alexa.droid9267]

"Sale March 2023"???? 2024!!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Well done thank you . A long day editing 😂

[@user-sumptemi52]

I hate Pagani; their customer service is non-existent! I’ve contact the Ali store from which I bought, Pagani,& Pagani. Not one has responded; not so much as a GFY! Pathetic! If you buy one you’d better hope you don’t need assistance

[@user-sumptemi52]

Meant to say: “…and Pagani USA”.

[@springbay1]

John, when you ask people to click the subscribe button in all your videos, blind followers that are already subscribed will actually unsubscribe when clicking the button. I will definitely keep all my eyes on the Baltany Explorer and the Seestern Glashütte SeaQ during the sale. I feel totally cold towards the NH35 offerings with ghost position though.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Hi buddy. Just asking has helped immensely. I usually get 500 subs per month. Over the last 5 weeks, just asking viewers to remember and subscribe upped it to 1700 in that 5 weeks period. Crazy 😧

[@springbay1]

@@johnswatchjoint Yes, I know. Just kidding around. But it has actually happened to me that I unsubscribed to channels by clicking on the button of channels that I already was subscribed to

[@johnswatchjoint]

Haha. Yeah I know we're joking. I delayed in asking for a while but by asking now and again it makes a huge difference...just like on this vid already. Thanks for your support ☺️