Corgeut Chronograph (2021 version) - Updated and better than ever!

[@bernardocourrege6283]

I got one of these after watching this review. It's a great homage. I'm really amazed by the price x finishing. I don't know why people are not reviewing it. Thank you for your great reviews!

[@EscapeWheel]

You are welcome. Glad I could help. Actually wearing mine right now!

[@stephanboxall4541]

Can you let us know if there’s any issues you’ve had with it? I saw one vid where the hands fell off after only a dozen uses.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@stephanboxall4541 no issues with mine. It gets a lot of wrist time, too

[@stephanboxall4541]

@@EscapeWheel thank for the info; did you have any issues sizing the bracket?

[@stephanboxall4541]

@@EscapeWheel awesome- did you manage to get the 2021 (or whatever the newer edition is) ?. I checked the link in the des, but I’m worried about being sent one of the old versions; where did you get yours?

[@Kairosdex]

I love this channel. My new favorite watch youtuber. I love how you show different lighting, and different straps.

[@EscapeWheel]

Wow, thank you! That means a lot!

[@KINGDOM_OF_WONDERkh]

I got the Corgeut on Aliexpress sale for £42 I couldn't resist at that price. I've got to say it's a great little watch. I love the look of it. I owned an old Speedmaster Midsize and I prefer the size on this. Always thought the full size Moon watch was a bit too big for me. My midsize automatic broke and was too expensive to fix. I won't be having the same problem with this. I found the bracelet easy to size. I don't really like butterfly clasps but it's got a really solid snap and the bracelet is very fluid. I brushed out the polished links by taping it to a bench with double sided tape and using a green dish pad. Brushed the whole bracelet and the sides. It looks much better now.

[@EscapeWheel]

Nice! I brushed mine as well, but it was more for curiosity sake...typically it lives on a variety of straps

[@spicydragon3881]

I have an Original Omega Speedmaster 1963 Pre-moon Cal. 321, the dimensions are SO close, Mine is: Width 42mm, Lug to Lug 48, Thickness 14.5mm, bracelet is 20mm. Just in case anyone wanted to know.

[@nathaniel.j]

Great review! Keep up the good work man, reviews like these and you'll grow huge in no time!

[@EscapeWheel]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@pdmotors5027]

The second version is much better than the first version. It looks awesome on the metal strap, but I have two issues, the brand name and why could they not align the second hand. Having said that, for the price, I guess we cannot complain.

[@EscapeWheel]

The second hand is soooo marginal it doesn't bother me....having assembled a watch before, I can see how it's not perfect. But yes, at $55 it's still great.

[@adammikitzel9053]

There is a procedure to align the 2nd hand in the owner's manual

[@RodolfoFelici]

@@adammikitzel9053 Thanks Adam. Please could you tell me the procedure?

[@hb9145]

@@RodolfoFelici No, it can't be done on this movement.

[@waris3732]

$57 for a speedmaster homage with at mecca quartz and a solid end link, solid link bracelet is pretty good! Pagani's mecca quartz with the same specs less the weird bracelet goes for around that much nowadays, this is more better value for money. Great video

[@EscapeWheel]

I think their Daytona's are excellent value...sapphire, ceramic and 100m resistance is great, all for about $15 more.

[@waris3732]

@@EscapeWheel yes that it is

[@AlexanderB.]

Personally I'm inclined to spend a little more on watches that have better specs. I believe the Phylida has a sapphire crystal and of course it's a litte thicker to house that movement. The mineral crystal on the Corgeut on the other hand is strongly domed or top hat, which is why it's exposed and even more prone to catch scratches. So the watch may look nicer at first glance but it won't keep it's beauty after some wear & tear

[@ARCIPRETT77]

Can you post the link for the phyllida? Which movement is it?

[@EscapeWheel]

@@ARCIPRETT77 see my other review of that one (link in description) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaPJqaBseKipf68 It's an AliExpress unicorn...coming in to stock and going our a few minutes later

[@christophermarshall3551]

A little poly watch and the crystal is back to as good as new…..I hardly ever get scratches on my watches, but when I do, it’s not to difficult to fix. I used to only buy watches with sapphire crystals, but I quickly got over that, once I realized it is pretty easy to rectify those issues. As much as I change watches each week, I’ll probably never get a single scratch on this new Corgeut Speedy. It’ll still look new ten years from now. I take extremely good care of my watches.

[@wayne6981]

I have a Tin tin Phylidia chronograph and have only noticed that it's bezel scale is not correct at the 3 O'Clock position. It's 225 marker is almost directly aligned to the 3 O'Clock postion when it should be a lot lower. The Corgeut at least has the 3 O'clock marker matching up with the 240 marker on the bezel which is as it should be.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

It looks much better than the last version! And better than the Phylida too. Great review Steve!

[@EscapeWheel]

Thank you! And I agree!

[@simoncox4390]

Another great review! The marine nato pairs so well with it, especially with the single white line matching the chronograph hand. For the money, seems like a very decent value proposition 👍🏼

[@EscapeWheel]

Agree! These MN straps are so nice. I need more in my life 😂

[@jcolecfc]

Another great review Steve. I was initially put off by the bezel in the old version but this update has addressed the issue, and the price is just right. Pair it with a black military strap and you're good to go.

[@EscapeWheel]

100% agree. this things is so good for the price! strap monster for sure.

[@jcolecfc]

@@EscapeWheel You can't guess what happened to me, less than an hour after seeing this review I got a package in the mail and it was a gift from my girlfriend. In the box was the very same watch only the version 1 😂. She knew I had it in my sights and decided to surprise me. What a coincidence.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@jcolecfc haha, that's awesome! She's a keeper! 🤣

[@jcolecfc]

@@EscapeWheel You're so right

[@mattstolzman]

i'm getting one today. Thank you!

[@EscapeWheel]

I'm wearing mine right now! So good for the money

[@Bobtek]

Great review mate, off to order mine!

[@EscapeWheel]

thanks for the Kind words!

[@deandee6298]

you are Random Rob right? unbelievable...exact voice... exact mannerisms lol

[@EscapeWheel]

This gets mentioned ever couple weeks.....I take that as a compliment every time 👍

[@bernardocourrege6283]

I thought so too! In fact I was going to ask RR!

[@pilou6457]

Beautiful speed homage meca quartz....

[@spicydragon3881]

It does "look" very close to the original Omega and yes, the dial on the original is all printed and not applied indicies and markers.

[@higgledypiggledycubledy8899]

Weird question but if you still have one, could you check if the midlinks are 10mm on that bracelet ?🙏

[@johnv6542]

Wow I have the original one now I gotta buy this one darn 😆 this is the best review I've seen of this watch by far I'm thinking of getting the corgeut bronze Tudor to great content 👍

[@blooee1989]

Great review, thanks mate. Seems like a bargain.

[@EscapeWheel]

Thank you, and it really is! 👍

[@senny_penny]

I really like that they hide the date wheel

[@EscapeWheel]

Yeah, it's a very clean design. Still love wearing this thing

[@CrocodileJock]

Good, thorough review. Amazing watch for the price.

[@EscapeWheel]

Thank you! It's such a nice watch for the price.

[@steven2809]

Just ordered this for £52....unbelievable! 👍

[@EscapeWheel]

It's still one of my most worn pieces even after all this time. 👍

[@eugenevedensky6071]

I was considering getting a speedy reduced, I think this is a great choice to see if I want to drop 3k for a reduced.

[@EscapeWheel]

For $50, it can't hurt! Not sure it's reduced size, but definitely smaller than other homages.

[@eugenevedensky6071]

@@EscapeWheel Exactly! Like you said, 55 really puts it into that impulse category.

[@thomasmargolis3313]

I have the blue dial version, where the watch performs as it should. No complaints to utter, where in retrospect, the black face would have been better choice, easier to read overall.

[@Trex100]

Not a bad looking watch 👍

[@davidtodd907]

great review -thx I have one on order. I was going to buy the Phylida but it was out of stock for a while and i gave up waiting.

[@EscapeWheel]

You won't be disappointed.

[@davidtodd907]

@@EscapeWheel - i received it today and yep i'm not disappointed and it's incredible value for money for such a nice watch

[@EscapeWheel]

@@davidtodd907 still tempted to get another

[@iaxe3107]

I know I'm a bit late but I just found this watch recently on ali and then found this review.. Just in time before the 11/11 sale goes off.. had to order one.. Love the look of it.

[@EscapeWheel]

A killer deal on our of the sales

[@burtonschrader2]

Thank you but, when is the Phylida S19 coming back?

[@EscapeWheel]

It's still around. Comes in and out of stock still. Best to just ask the seller as he usually has a good idea when it's coming. 👍. Buy this in the meantime though 😂

[@addyraddy5710]

Great review! Very well done and informative. How did you get the bracelet as well as the strap?

[@EscapeWheel]

I just asked him to send me as part of my review. Maybe being a reviewer has its perks 🤷. Go Tigers BTW! Watching them as I type this! 🤣

[@addyraddy5710]

@@EscapeWheel haha awesome!! Long summer and a short fall for us Tiger's fans. Thanks for the info!

[@EscapeWheel]

@@addyraddy5710 haha, indeed.

[@TheFP_]

Do you get the canvas strap included when you get the one with the metal bracelet?

[@EscapeWheel]

No. I guess you can ask nice. But I think they only did that because I'm a reviewer.

[@TheRocketsciencee]

Well pagani design now came up with their own speedy I wonder which one is better.

[@EscapeWheel]

Mine is a couple days away....so stay tuned!

[@gmotionedc5412]

Looks like amazing value for dollar. What’s the movement?

[@EscapeWheel]

Seiko VK63 Meccaqiartz.

[@AnthonyLauder]

Much better bezel size. That's really going to increase the number of sales.

[@EscapeWheel]

The first one was already a good seller....but yeah, this one should do well. 👍. Still loving this one.

[@deandee6298]

just out of curiosity would the phylida dial and movement fit in the corgeut case they look roughly the same..maybe you could have a mechanical movement in a slim case

[@EscapeWheel]

It'd be tough. Thickness is the main thing. Slimmest ST19 watch I've seen is like 13.5mm

[@deandee6298]

@@EscapeWheel are the dial sizes the same?

[@EscapeWheel]

@@deandee6298 they look to be, but without taking them apart I can't be for sure

[@boombringer4078]

as you said if you can get one.... but do you still prefer the philyda bro?

[@EscapeWheel]

Well, it still may be honeymoon phase, but I brought the Corgeut on vacation with me, while the Phylida is at home.

[@boombringer4078]

@@EscapeWheel haha I hear ya!!

[@mattstolzman]

Guys? Are your pins in the endlinks bent?

[@EscapeWheel]

It's a tough one to get back on. Honestly I can't even remember if they were bent or not, but probably.

[@coolj4]

Hello could you confirm with the link you gave we will buy the 2021 new version with the thin bezel? Tks for your very good review.

[@EscapeWheel]

Yes, sir. Can confirm 👍

[@coolj4]

@@EscapeWheel Tks I used your link.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@coolj4 thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@coolj4]

I ve been wearing mine for 48h… you were perfectly right , watch is very nice, receive 2021 model with thin bezel! Tks again!

[@EscapeWheel]

@@coolj4 excellent. Glad you got it and are enjoying it....it's so damn good!

[@BadeniaFilme]

Can you put a link to the silver bezel version into the description? Thank you!

[@EscapeWheel]

Updated links 👍. I totally meant to do that, so thanks for the reminder

[@BadeniaFilme]

@@EscapeWheel You're very welcome :D

[@-Dash-]

So it came with both the bracelet and the canvas strap?

[@EscapeWheel]

No, sorry. Maybe I wasn't clear. The seller included the canvas for review purposes . But I can't hurt to ask!

[@sonang8671]

I would like to know your opinion, what would you prefer Courgeut or Pagani ?

[@EscapeWheel]

I reviewed the Pagani...it definitely has the superior case and bracelet, by a long shot. But the dial, hands, crystal, and bezel insert on the Corgeut far outweigh the paganis IMO. I moved the Pagani along while the Corgeut remains in my collection.

[@sonang8671]

@@EscapeWheel Yep. I agree with you, I love the vintage look of Corgeut but I read some feedback on Aliexpress and there is a video about the chrono hand, it pops out after several time reset. That is the only thing that makes me worry and hesitate

[@EscapeWheel]

@@sonang8671 mine eventually popped off. Was definitely after quite a bit of use, though. With the tools, it's a super simple 5 minute fix.

[@sonang8671]

@@EscapeWheel I don't have tools, so it's kinda inconvenience

[@EscapeWheel]

@@sonang8671 understood....but this watch+a set of tools is still cheaper than the Pagani 🤣

[@TheFP_]

Hi, is the Steel bezel link the 2021 version 3 also?

[@EscapeWheel]

Yes, it is

[@TheFP_]

@@EscapeWheel Thanks I ordered one from that link* just for the free returns just in case. Good review.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@TheFP_ thank you my man! Much appreciated. Hope you enjoy yours as much as I have been enjoying mine.

[@leopoldotrivello6118]

I ordered the new version with logo and shield for €44. Who knows if it's technically better. You know something?

[@EscapeWheel]

I believe it's just the new logo.

[@leopoldotrivello6118]

@@EscapeWheel I hope the second hand doesn't fall😟 If it does I hope they will refund my money.

[@DavidPricop-rz7cr]

Pagani design 1701 vs this watch? Regards

[@EscapeWheel]

1701. Check out the watchdives WD1862 though. Corgeut

[@hb9145]

That misalignment looked better than on a Seiko i purchased.

[@EscapeWheel]

🤣

[@davidtodd907]

as an update to my ealier comments 1 year ago , after owning this watch for a couple of months I started to notice that the glass appeared ŧo slowly get more 'cloudy' and opaque . I wasn't too sure if it was condensation or not as I had only ever worn it occasionaly in rotation as a daily wearer and I have never been anywhere near water other than washing my hands, nor has it ever been subject to any extremes of temperature So today ( 26 Dec 22) I did a bit of research and discovered that I'm not the only one who's had this problem with this watch. I took the plunge and i removed the case back , removed the stem and the VK63 movement and I cleaned the the glass with glass cleaner , cotton bud and fibre cloth ...and it came up a treat. I checked the seal which looked perfect The toughest part was removing the case back which was on really tight , the stem removal was easy and you just need to know where to press ( google is your friend).

[@EscapeWheel]

Yeah, I've seen one other report of this on Reddit. They did the same thing as you did. I thankfully never had the issue. 🤷

[@finophile]

great stuff thanks

[@EscapeWheel]

Thanks for watching!

[@bonusshaker9260]

what movement does it use?

[@EscapeWheel]

Seiko VK63

[@Johnwoo998]

Hi, im buying one. Is it easy to adjust the bracelet?? I heard its super hard. I hope you will reply to me 🙏

[@EscapeWheel]

I definitely had some difficulty, but I was able to size it

[@Johnwoo998]

@@EscapeWheel thanks for replying, can i know like what kind of difficulty? And how is it different from adjusting normal seiko bracelet?

[@EscapeWheel]

@@Johnwoo998 it uses a friction pin system so generally pretty easy to work with but I had problems pushing out the pins so must be a tolerancing issue. You may just need some really good tools

[@adammikitzel9053]

Tap the tool with a small hammer and the pins come out easy

[@coredog64]

Fingers crossed Corgeut will eventually do a TinTin version.

[@EscapeWheel]

That would be so awesome!

[@michealalessandri2430]

Anyone try a diver style clasp with micro adjust on this bracelet? I cannot wear butterfly clasps.

[@EscapeWheel]

The way the last links are makes that really tough, to impossible to work with the existing bracelet. I plan on picking up a hollow endlinks Speedmaster style bracelet for it with a normal style clasp

[@michealalessandri2430]

@@EscapeWheel I would like to see it when you get one. Curious how the endlink fitment will be. I really like the look of this case. And I am a bracelet guy.

[@BobbyCialtron]

Is the hand on the right broken?

[@EscapeWheel]

No. That is the 24 hour hand. 1 revolution per day

[@BobbyCialtron]

@@EscapeWheel thank you so much 👍

[@ultimateactiontv8645]

What’s the difference between 2020 and 2021

[@EscapeWheel]

I compared them side by side and talked about it pretty extensively.... Bezel is narrower, dial is larger. Overall proportions are much better now

[@maxinvictus]

Is it water resistant?

[@EscapeWheel]

Barely. I think listed as 30m. I wouldn't get it close to water

[@dgrantreiter]

Great review thank you ! They have all the normal Homages beat with this. BUT they blew it at the finish line....here is why. They didn't mark individual hours , minutes or seconds on any of the corresponding totalizers ! Its a Chronograph. but lets forget that a second ...the 24hour sub daily should have 12 markings, the minute sub totalizer should have 60 markings, that blew it for me. Would have spent 20 to 40 more for it. Oh well..

[@EscapeWheel]

Agreed. I'm actually trying to work with them to fix that.... we'll see how it goes

[@vmaxmuscle5612]

I’ll buy the phylida from you ! I can’t find one .

[@EscapeWheel]

Make me an offer

[@jamesblank2024]

The reason the Corgeut has clear crystal is BECAUSE it's mineral crystal. A set of optical equations for reflection and transmission called Fresnel equations determines reflected glare depending on index of refraction of the glass. Higher means more glare. Regular glass or mineral crystal is about 1.52, acrylic is 1.49, and sapphire is 1.76. Sapphire crystals without AR coatings are highly reflective so the dial has poor contrast. I would much rather buy a cheaper watch with mineral glass or acrylic (my favorite because scratches easily are buffed out) than sapphire without AR coatings. Acrylic are light weight too. Sapphire with good AR is fine. I won't buy sapphire no AR.

[@EscapeWheel]

That is great information. Thanks!

[@khonjel_singh]

Gorgeous watch. But I feel like almost perfect homages like this constantly nag you to get the original lol

[@goingcrazy00]

Looks like a tag/omega to me.

[@seanng67]

hi hello, are some of the numbers on the bezel misshappen cos there isnt enough space on the bezel?

[@EscapeWheel]

Nope, all good 👍

[@seanng67]

@@EscapeWheel ah ok, cos i thought the 0 in the 170 looked abit cut off from the bezel

[@guyo68]

"All they did was enlarge the dial a bit and shrink the bezel"... Or, in other words, they finally made it look like an actual Speedmaster. Previous version was an abomination LOL.

[@comprandobien]

😍😍👌

[@videowatch399]

Crono hand is off a mm

[@garyk8285]

I see that brand Phyldia, and Chlamydia enters my mind lol.... I dunno why lol... They don't look too bad though for a bit of fun. Though the moonwatch iconic and all, isn't my fav.

[@EscapeWheel]

"Flee-Duh" is how I pronounce it...helped get over the STD thing 😂

[@stephanboxall4541]

Phyldia sounds like a type of disease. ‘I’ve been diagnosed with Phyldia...’

[@gerardobrien9975]

bought this watch based on this review. must have gotten a faulty watch as dual looks plastic and is always fogged up. pity

[@EscapeWheel]

Well, that's a shame. I've seen someone else say something similar before. They removed the dial (pretty simple) and cleaned the crystal from the inside and that fixed the problem....not something you should have to do, but if you don't want to deal with returning the watch or getting a small refund, this is your best option.

[@gerardobrien9975]

@@EscapeWheel thank you. I will clean from the inside and hope it may have been a loose case back. keep up the good work on the channel.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@gerardobrien9975 thanks, and good luck 🤞. Let me know if you need any assistance. Pretty easy with the VK series. There's a hole in the movement labeled "press" which you need to depress a little button in to release the stem (from position zero).

[@corismaster7168]

Like your reviews but you should step up your strap game...lots of cheap lookin' stuff.

[@EscapeWheel]

Lol, that Vario costs as much as the watch (almost). And usually I just like to give an idea of what it would look like on each type of strap if possible (stock, leather, single, and double pass)

[@corismaster7168]

@@EscapeWheel so you didn't get the joke, my bad

[@EscapeWheel]

@@corismaster7168 haha....woosh!

[@trp6062]

Its non sense if they still release quartz battery powered. They must invest in good quality movement such as mechanical chronograph movements if they want to compete against Pagani Design, Parnis, etc.

[@EscapeWheel]

Bit they also use quartz. And a mechanical Chrono would double the price and probably add a mm or more to the thickness. For $50 what's to complain about

[@kethali]

@@EscapeWheel The VK63 seems to be a pretty solid movement as far as I can tell, and I'm ok with that for this watch as a speedy homage (and I'm just about to order one). The only mechanical chrono I really want in the Chinese watch price range is the Seagull 1963. I think it's beautiful.

[@corismaster7168]

The company name is a deal killer for me. Can't tell why. Just doesn't sound of a quality company.

[@EscapeWheel]

Sounds French to me....Core-zjzjzooo...lol

[@psiturbo]

I think I already stated it, but cannot recall, this watch is tiny. I was always skeptical of Aliexpress and decided to buy one to see what is all the hype about. Seriously, this Corgeut or PD homage are cheap quality and look Walmart Armitron finish. Don't believe many of the posts here, it is themselves boosting to make sales. They may have specs in paper, but do yourself a favor and match them side by side with an entry level Seiko or Citizen. My friendw making fun of me from what candy toy machine I got it from.

[@EscapeWheel]

Doesn't sound like much of a friend.