Cadisen C8227 and C8226 full review

[@adk7962]

I’ll be honest. I really didn’t expect any more or any less. I’m just glad these watches exist for those cannot or will not step up and buy a Seestern or San Martin. Excellent review as always.

[@EscapeWheel]

Thank you. Agreed, it was about what I expected minus the QC issues. Cadisen is typically pretty good about those. Thanks for watching!

[@mickosullivan2962]

I own one Cadisen , in fact I wore it yesterday , an excellent value for the money , it has a simple uncluttered dial and it looks like a million dollars , great review !

[@EscapeWheel]

Great value indeed. Enjoy it!

[@giorgizhghamadze2922]

CADISEN C8227 Green one looks much premium imho

[@HaonProductions]

I'd definitely give this a try at 36mm. Cadisen is usually a little sloppy but the finishing on this makes me look past a lot. Plus I love the Tag it's homaging.

[@rangorango7545]

love this, beautiful, based on what you are getting, solid review buddy

[@EscapeWheel]

I appreciate it man 🤜🤛. Thanks for tuning in.

[@FCC12321]

Great review. A very nice looking watch. Thanks for the warning about the bracelet lugs.

[@EscapeWheel]

Thank you! I'm hoping they just rushed out the review sample (got it a couple weeks ago) and new ones won't suffer the same issues, but who knows. 🤷

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

I got the pale green with gilt touches for $69USD during the March sale, that included shipping and taxes to Australia and it only took 7 days from ordering to my door! *edit* no finishing flaws on mine!

[@DBW211]

Oh man, second hand just a bit longer and this would have been a killer deal :( , anyway Steve awesome review and videography as always!

[@magstheonlyone]

I hope you get the GS homage one for review. Great video, very thorough

[@EscapeWheel]

Probably not. Just a different dial and hands in the same case/bracelet. I do think the GS dial looks nicer and the hands look nicer, though

[@Clarioner1]

I literally discovered these two models yesterday, and was hoping someone would review. Case looks nice, strap looks cheap. Crown looks small relative the the size, the hour hand I cannot unsee how short it is now. Imo dauphine hands would have been better. Lime doesn't worry on a dress watch. If it drops to $60 it's a no brainer.

[@marcelwatchenthusiast5438]

I wish san martin would make this carrera calibre 5 homage but with half links and better bracelet. Although it's nice to see that some brand finally has made homage of carrera calibre 5. Great review :)

[@EscapeWheel]

agreed. a really nice one would be pretty awesome.

[@danielqualls9321]

I agree. As far as I can tell, this is the only Tag Heuer caliber 5 homage available right now. So I’ll be getting it until I can save up $3,000 for the real thing!

[@Icarianbrother]

I think that it would look great on a beads of rice bracelet.

[@MrVasaldo]

i wonder the size of the dial....the case is 40mm and coulb use for modding if we can put 31mm dial in it....maybe 33mm?

[@jorgeolguingarcia]

Steve, great review! It's a shame that the QC left so much to be desired. I think that when you do your research and know that you are buying a watch with a butterfly clasp and no half links, that's ok, you know what you are getting. But to receive a watch with that mess of pushpins, the pitting in the bezel and the enormous scratch on the end-link, that just ruins the whole experience. Thanks so much.

[@EscapeWheel]

Exactly. Well put. Thanks for watching!

[@bensynewsshoedown4999]

Its a great looking watch. If it's $60, its great value as a blingy TAG Heuer homage.

[@EscapeWheel]

indeed. never knew I wanted the Carrera until now. would be perfect at the office.

[@GluberrerFCN]

This movement have to be serviced not acceptable how it runs. But a nice looking one for this price and a little bit of love for the movement shouldn't be the problem. A good sample for a good looking watch without the character of a sloppy copy. I like it 👌

[@sebastianperez-pb9xm]

Can't see any link to the watch.

[@EscapeWheel]

Woops, description updated. Thank for the heads up Link to the C8227: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEJIoHf C8226: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlQtV41

[@iamtheshaker]

Hey Steve, do you know what the OD of the chapter ring is? (measuring through the crystal is fine)

[@EscapeWheel]

Sorry I do not, and the watch has already been sold. Cadisen should be able to help you out, but I have a feeling it's not SKX standard if that's what you were wondering. A bit larger

[@iamtheshaker]

@@EscapeWheel I actually was thinking maybe a 33.5mm dial would work in the case (losing the CR altogether)

[@musik4u343]

Pretty good watch head....I'd scrap the bracelet and find a replacement or strap.

[@marcelwatchenthusiast5438]

Is the back glass pattern some kind of the sticker applied from inside? I ordered the watch ane now thinking about of the way how to remove this strange thing.

[@EscapeWheel]

Yeah, I believe it's applied from the inside.

[@96kyh]

Hi Steve, are you gonna review that Seiko cocktail (?)..

[@EscapeWheel]

Eventually, yes 👍

[@rentresna440]

The brand name & logo very good, not like others Chinese watches like randomly pick names 😅

[@EscapeWheel]

Lol, for sure. One of the better ones

[@alfredthegreat9543]

You forgot your affiliated link?

[@EscapeWheel]

Woops, description updated. Thank for the heads up Link to the C8227: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEJIoHf C8226: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlQtV41

[@carlogalopo2605]

Almost a homerun, if they made the hour hand a bit longer

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

Doesn't look bad at all, however a butterfly clasp and it's hit-or-miss-fit is always a dealbreaker for me.

[@sebastianperez-pb9xm]

You are correct, however, I would junk this bracket so its not an issue for me.

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

@@sebastianperez-pb9xm the case and dial is beautifull and deserves a better bracelet. Strap would be my go-to as well.

[@danielqualls9321]

The Tag Heuer caliber 5 that this is designed after comes with a blue leather strap rather than a bracelet, so I’ll swap out the bracelet for a strap as soon as I get this one.

[@comprandobien]

Muy bonito gracias😊

[@teune8620]

Actually looks like an Casio Oceanus T200

[@stusbestvids]

£373!!. bit too steep for me

[@EscapeWheel]

Yikes....I'm not sure why it's so high for you 😕