I received the Strangest AliExpress Automatic Watch Can the Ailang run better after a Watch Service?

[@HorologyBiology]

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[@justodiaz3891]

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[@cicathebengal]

I liked the video all you making. (I leaning much) I'm subscribed already For the giveaway..No comment needed? I'm already late 🕢😊

[@inquizative44]

How are watches like these mass produced?

I admire your Talents. I am a very old patagonian wath collector since the 50's and collaborated with many watchmakers. Almost all are dead or well into their 90's. I' wish you live in Argentina. Almost nobody is a watchmaker here anymore. Cheers from Patagonia Argentina.

[@HorologyBiology]

Many thanks for watching and of course enjoying watches :)

@@HorologyBiology it is an honour ho our.

[@sosaysthecaptain5580]

As an engineer, that much mechanism for $47 is a whole lot more impressive than something that's magnificent with a price to match. Much respect.

[@HorologyBiology]

Many thanks

[@thomashenryirvin]

I've got one of these and absolutely love it. Scratches that Tourbillon itch on a peasants budget. One of the few watches I would buy again when it dies. Mine been running fine for 3 years now. For £50 you can't go wrong.

[@HorologyBiology]

Cheers for sharing 👍🏽

[@FckinPHIL]

This is the first video I've watched from your channel. One thing that struck me was how you say "offered" whenever you place parts into the timepiece. It's like saying time is godly and as a master in your work you're giving it the reverence and respect it deserves. Bravo! 👏

[@HorologyBiology]

Haha thanks very much 👍🏻 thanks for watching also

[@koriuk5032]

me too lol it just adds more magic

[@iain772]

The tongue is a vital part of the regulating process 👀🤣, also the fact the watch was in the shape it was at the end is absolutely insane. Amazing what you can find online

[@HorologyBiology]

😅😅😅😅 well spotted

[@TailSpinRCSpain]

Amazing how they can produce something so complicated, pay import tax, free shipping, employees, materials etc. for that price and still make a profit. I may just buy one for the heck of it !

[@HorologyBiology]

Probably very low employee wages I would think mate 😓

[@AnthonySmith-sc4zs]

@@HorologyBiologythat’s the only thing that I hate about ordering from them but I still do it.

[@coop8267]

If we didn't buy one, they wouldn't be getting any wage.

[@rorybaker5799]

Short term loss for long term progress

[@marksmith2298]

Yea they get paid like 10 grains of rice per hour 👍

[@stevenf7683]

I haven't been into watches since my collection was stolen in a home burglary in 2018 - 128 in all, ranging from Chinese Alphas to Breitling for Bentley. Recently, I stumbled onto one of your videos and my wallet hasn't been the same. You have brought back the love that I lost after the burglary. I want to thank you for reigniting the passion I had for watches once more. Thank you!

[@HorologyBiology]

Aw man that sucks. Glad that you have found your passion once again 💪🏻💪🏻

[@stevenf7683]

@@HorologyBiologyThank you for helping me find it again. It is appreciated. My wife had cancelled our home owner's insurance for a couple of months so we could bring her homeless mother down from Alaska before winter and she didn't tell me. The insurance was supposed to go back into effect on December 1. Burglary happened on November 28. A true disaster!

[@ReinaldoGonzalezreix2x]

wow man, i'm sorry for you, i hope you have recovered from that.. what a bad situation

[@lunam7249]

sorry bro, a house fire is worser, but you will recover...discover chinese or 100 yo watches quite intrigueing!! atomic clocks, outgrow rolex, go omega or jaylecoultre

[@nikki5399]

It would be really cool to see how nice you could make something like this watch. I mean take it all down to bare parts, level the surfaces, chamfer the edges, add bevels, polishing, brushed finishes, perlage, etc. the works. You could even plate the cheaper base metal with something nicer so you have a better starting point. This would be a really interesting series if anyone wanted to take it on seriously.

[@petermartin9494]

It is now a $400 watch. Great work. Apparently some Swiss watch makers put their watches together, then take them apart, clean the parts and put them together again before the watches are sold.

[@HorologyBiology]

Very true regarding the movements. Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@johnvandeven2188]

For years I have been teasing my wife about her OCD. Now everyone to some extent can be a little OCD but my wife takes it to a entire new level especially with how the dishwasher is stacked, the cleanliness of the downstairs floor tiling and of course the cleanliness of our ensuite and guest powder room. After watching you service this Ailang watch I could see that you too are quite OCD and as a result I now understand why you must have this gift. I watched you be very precise with your layout of tools, a centimetre here and a millimetre there until everything was in its place. Working through a microscope makes this a requirement let alone the size and delicateness of all these immensely tiny watch components. Well done and appreciated.

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks very much and cheers for the support 👍🏻

[@francodellacuero]

I have a similar Ailang watch, thing has been running for over three years now. I love the design with the double balance wheels.

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for sharing 👍🏻👍🏻

[@tomgalm1758]

I frigging love this series. Such a great idea. Super fresh indeed. Thanks for doing it

[@HorologyBiology]

Welcome 👍🏻👍🏻

[@hongkongkong7174]

your workmanship and diligence 💯 +respect

[@HorologyBiology]

Thank you

[@clm_watchmaking]

Solid results for a $47 watch! I’ve really been enjoying these new watch service videos. It’s nice to see what a great service can do.

[@HorologyBiology]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching

[@kennethdarbonne4455]

I've become addicted to watching your videos! Kinda makes me wanna try a bit of watch repairs on cheap ebay watches.

[@HorologyBiology]

You should! but practise on some of these cheaper Aliexpress watches because you 100% know they run to start with. If you buy some vintage pieces from ebay you are taking a game as you are not sure what is wrong with them to start with 👍🏽

[@kennethdarbonne4455]

@HorologyBiology I'll definitely do that! I found that I'm able to get them fairly cheap on dh gate and even Amazon. Luckily for me and not others, a lot of people believe in trashing a nice piece that I'll definitely be picking up any chance I get so that once I'm good enough, I'll fix them up for my collection!

[@WristwatchMedic1953]

You did a great job on the watch. The numbers on the timegrapher look really good. Thanks for the video

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks Darryll 👍🏻👍🏻

[@janneschroder653]

this guy deserves more viewers love his videos

[@HorologyBiology]

Many thanks

[@Banana-hammock.]

Haven't worn a watch in over 30 years. Watched this video, got the white dial and stainless, and have been loving it. A chronometer it ain't, it's big and heavy, and it had some machining scuffs on the bracelet. But for the price it's a great experience. Got my like and subscribe. Thanks!

[@HorologyBiology]

Great to hear!

[@rossjackson3670]

Super Super Fresh Fresh. Double the enjoyment. Extremely entertaining these 'new' watch services.

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks Ross 👍🏻👍🏻

[@DrBovdin]

I now do wonder if the vibrational coupling between the two running trains will indeed increase the accuracy of this watch. The fact that less energy is needed to drive either side, combined with the fact that the two mechanical oscillators are sharing the calibre body which would likely lead to the two eventually synchronising has the potential of making this guy quite accurate. Chinese watchmaking is quite fun. It is cheap, and thus attainable for most, which I think is great. All the parts may not have the finesse of a Swiss or Japanese watch, but still acceptable in quality. Nice to see this one dissected 😊

[@HorologyBiology]

You are more than likely correct as the second side would use nowhere near as much energy (or delayed friction) as the hour and minute train

[@theclocker7406]

Only just discovered your channel, what a great find, really made my day! That's a surprisingly complicated movement, I'm kind of stunned that it actually has two barrels for that price! I'd never taken these seriously, as I always assumed the movement would be full of crappy parts and plastic bits. I was pleasantly surprised that it was actually better than I'd expected, and the huge difference a proper service made to the accuracy, nice job. What an genuinely fascinating video, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about these AE double balance wheel watches, thanks!

[@HorologyBiology]

Thank you very much ☺️

[@ronjdeo]

That is a beautiful watch with dual balances. wow thanks for the lesson!

[@HorologyBiology]

My pleasure!

[@stevefeeney6156]

Love the unexpected complications of this movement. I was trying to work out how it worked with 2 complete balances. Your work and explanation clarified all. Thank you. I’m inspired to work on my practice movements now :)

[@HorologyBiology]

Go for it! And thanks for watching

[@unequally-tempered]

It's my first visit to a horological video and I'm completely amazed. Thanks so much

[@HorologyBiology]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@heven07]

Very interesting that they're able to do all this in the budget that they have. Impressive

[@HorologyBiology]

Agreed, thanks for watching

[@DancnMan]

I Enjoy the content very much as I am fascinated with the workings of time pieces for some odd reason. Especially enjoy the artistry of it all! Keep up the great work!

[@HorologyBiology]

Thank you very much!

[@darrylkelley3236]

I think this is a nice looking watch and has a unique design .

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@donaldhoneycutt3879]

This was wild! By far my new fav watch video. It's amazing how you were able to regulate so close to 0. Great video my man.

[@HorologyBiology]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinez.corsessi]

Barrel bridge... from China with love, at 5:58 (see that heart shaped barrel? how sweet is that?!)

[@HorologyBiology]

🥲 Thanks for watching

[@bassfishnmt70]

That"s pretty "Super Fresh" for $48. I'd consider it for that, but I still love the older vintage watches better myself! Thanks for the channel. I've been dabbling in watch repair myself, so your channel is invaluable!

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for supporting 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Flaviorrodolfo]

I will always be surprised how can they make a watch this cheap. Considering how small it it's to assemble and make the parts, and do that in a large scale production, it's IMPRESSIVE.

[@cbreeze5444]

I'm just starting to get into watch repair and ur videos have been helping a lot.

[@HorologyBiology]

Glad I could help 👍🏽

[@YUBSOMEAN]

nice watch, thanks for showing us the magic behind the dial 😊

[@HorologyBiology]

My pleasure 😊

[@vibingwithvinyl]

I have a Roamer from 1960. My grandfather got it as a 50th birthday gift from his coworkers. He passed away in 1963 and the watch circled with my uncles until it ended up with my dad about 15 years ago. He gave it to me in 2011. I had it serviced and got a new leather strap for it. It works beautifully. Still has the original box and warranty papers as well.

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for sharing. Roamer was a very underrated brand for sure.

[@eifionwynwilliams-iffy1288]

A fascinating movement. Someone in their R&D went out and bought an AP to reverse engineer then.... It did grow on me too by the end of the video. 👍

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for sharing! haha I kind of had the same thing.. it grew on me a little.

[@TheMrSivez]

nice work!!! i love watches do, since the first time i spoted one back when i was 2 yeards old.. now aout to hit the big 4.0.... it was just love at the first sight, forever and ever and ever and ever!!! keep up the good work and these vids coming!!! thank you my MAn!!!

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks very much 👍🏽

[@tomholloway7566]

Thanks Matt, seeing what can be done with a cheap movement is very interesting to me

[@HorologyBiology]

Cheers Tom

[@hockeyrd99]

Nice job and I'm glad it runs better, but...... I've worked on watches like this before, and one simple bump may cause cheap pivots to break, with no way to get parts to fix. So be careful with it. 🙂

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

My favorite part of the hole watch is the purple jewels. They look really different. Thanks for taking us along 👍.

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for watching!

[@scousewillo62]

Obviously not worth while unless you can do the work yourself. I have a couple of watches I would love to get serviced but the price would be more than the watch is worth. One I have is a Poljot 3133 gold plated chronograph from 1992. Stunning condition but very stiff chronograph pushers. A service would probably be over £500 but even £300 would be about the value of the watch. A great argument to get into watch repair :)

[@hiphopgeeks]

Im a Swiss Machinist, what a great channel.. definitely liked and subscribed.. im learning a lot to teach myself watch repair.

[@HorologyBiology]

Awesome, thank you! You certainly live in the best country in the world when it comes to watches (nice scenery too).

[@hiphopgeeks]

You're Welcome, I really like your explanation of what youre using when you assemble. Very nice touch, I'm glad. This was my first video.

[@c.e.robinson1100]

Watch Speaking: Oooh, those hands so gentle. That bath and oil so refreshing.. And that Tounge!!! . If I never go back to China, I'm good!

[@HorologyBiology]

😂😂😂 Cheers for watching

[@Canopic_Jars]

I've purchased several automatic watches from AE: Lige, Curren, Naviforce. Never saw this brand until I came across this video. New sub for the great content.

[@HorologyBiology]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

[@WTHH2]

Double everthing but not the price! Amazing construction.

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for watching

[@hoodoo8]

Wow who is putting these together! Thanks for this showcase

[@HorologyBiology]

You’re welcome

[@peterbroderson6080]

I bought one one hoping, but not expecting real Tourbillon movement. Enjoy seeing what I really bought, thanks

[@HorologyBiology]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@TheRealBrook1968]

Did you get it yet and does it keep time fairly accurately?

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

That was really quite fascinating. Having seen these double escapement watches on AliExpress and eBay I thought that maybe the second balance wheel was bogus and was probably driven, rather than driving anything. I was scratching my head as to how it could be regulated on the Timegrapher. Your method really did surprise me. To have one power reserve derived from 2 mainsprings, supplying energy to two balance wheels, one for the hours and mins while the other is for the seconds seems like a massively pointless over complication and probably one that will never catch on other than being a novelty for those of us in the know.

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for watching. It really is a gimmick but at least it genuinely is powered.

[@eross7124]

My Lesbian neighbors asked me what I wanted for my Birthday. They gave me a Rolex. I think they misunderstood when I said "I wanna watch."

[@HorologyBiology]

lol

[@Libertà_sopra_vita]

😂

[@darrenfry4695]

Jokes

[@Libertà_sopra_vita]

Yeah, I figured someone was bound to get triggered..🤣

[@stevenpercy4172]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 genius

[@GpotterBMX]

Great video, as always. I found this one to be really entertaining because of the unusual watch that was featured. You know, it’s amazing that they can produce something so small and complicated for such a low price. But always remember, you get what you pay for. Thanks for doing this one. I lived it.

[@HorologyBiology]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@raymondo162]

@@HorologyBiologyenjoyed it?? he LIVED it apparently !!

[@SharonD369]

I have to say that’s one pretty watch, regardless of how much it costs 👌.

[@lunam7249]

31 jewles !! its super high quality!! buy 1!! or 2!! beautiful!!

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Looks like amazing value for little money. Good video. Thanks for sharing. John

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrGrantgibbs]

The prize watch is fantastic,thank you for the chance of owing such a nice watch 👍

[@HorologyBiology]

Welcome 👍🏽

[@isaactanner6403]

Fantastic job !! This kind of clock is very expensive here !! Even the ones of china !! I work with electronic devices and precision mechanics is a dream !!

[@HorologyBiology]

Many thanks for watching

[@Trevorpartington-yc6ri]

Wonderful work as always, I actually quite liked that watch, looked a tad thick but actually nice to see two hair spings going like the clappers :D

[@HorologyBiology]

Cheers Trevor 👍🏽👍🏽

[@rictusmetallicus]

How much would your work shown here cost?

[@valtraone]

Twas only an AliExpress watch Built with a bit of a botch But stripped to the metal And with your careful fettle It's still a bit of a hotchpotch Actually I quite like it ! Good video, thank you, and I've subscribed.

[@HorologyBiology]

😅👏🏻 well done

[@kolkoki]

I was wondering how those two balancers would end up working together. Well I'm sad they don't

[@HorologyBiology]

Well they do run independently

[@rajgill7576]

Man this is something I really want to learn how to do one day. My lady got me a diy watch build kir as a birthday gift a couple of years ago, and I loved assembling it!

[@HorologyBiology]

Thats great to hear. You could take it up as a hobby for sure

[@rrt5000]

I watched the whole video and i think i missed something. Other than adding oil, what did you do to improve the watch??

[@tedblack2415]

So far to date you've covered all but one of these Chinese movements i have and this one which needs a balance spring ( yes i mangled it ,a Guanqin from 6 yrs ago) but it runs extremely well & accurate . Really impressed you taking the time to do such movements + the coincidence of having them is a bonus , superb work as well i might add Sir .

[@HorologyBiology]

I have your wife on speed dial...

[@luked2767]

So an I dependant balance for the seconds I first assumed that 1 would just be a decoration. I remeber seeing one movement in a fossil watch, no keyless works it was just the absolute minimum parts needed for a 3hz balance, mainspring and auto works with just a second hand the hour and min was a quartz... I was very confused when a friend told me he had a quartz auto and I assumed it was a spring drive..... It had a spring at least.

[@HorologyBiology]

Ooo that Fossil 😳

[@luizcarlosmuzzo4071]

Infelizmente ainda existem pessoas que não sabem valorizar e admirar essa profissão! Não se coloca valor naquilo que vc ama!!! E vc parece amar cada pedacinho dessa estimável profissão !! Parabéns por mais uma aula de paciência e amor!!!

[@HorologyBiology]

Thank you, very kind words 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Smak97LP]

I think what they tried to do is like what F.P. Journe does with the Chronomètre à Résonance. Would be interesting, if it actually has the sync-up effect, too.

[@HorologyBiology]

True, thanks for watching 👍🏽

[@brucebarlow6604]

Oh come on even Bob could service this fine timepiece. Nice work Matt

[@HorologyBiology]

😅 cheers Bruce

[@SIMARJEETMEHTA]

Why is the watch running better? Is it the oil or the cleaning?

[@matthewfogelson9665]

The oil and cleaning help. He also said he regulated it meaning the balance wheels. A watchmaker can adjust the balance wheels in certain ways to increase/decrease how fast it "spins" and making sure it spins the same amount in both directions. Both of those add up to more accurate timekeeping

[@chadpyett6441]

Great video and commentary camera work spot on it shows you enjoy your work. Amazing they can make this so cheap and the results you got were amazing

[@HorologyBiology]

Thank you very much!

[@11Khalid11]

I liked and subscribed, now I better get that watch! Haha just kidding 😄 Great content mate!

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for the sub!

[@soundmindtv2911]

This is actually pretty cool. I don't really understand two escapements if they aren't tandemed together, but it's fascinating and looks cool. Nice work improving a cheap art piece into something timekeeping worthy!

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for watching 👍🏽 They actually do have their own trains so work independently, even though the dual balances is a bit of a gimmick.

[@CCPwillfall01]

I love how it looks for the price

[@robotube7361]

This is how China is destroying the West. The West cant afford to sell such watch for that ridiculously low price. And for 47 bucks this is a steal. There is a lot of watch you are getting for that money and not bad quality either.its a respectable piece that in the west would be in the 200-300 USD territory. This watch can easily run for years reliably especially after service like this.

[@khronosbest9448]

$47.00 ... $4 7 . 0 0 ... Really ?! If you needed proof of time travel to the past , there you have it ! All that and double balances and mainsprings ... and on top of that Matt , you get it to COSC spec !!! Any day now the Swiss and Germans are going to put out the Going Out of Business signs . 😉 Thanks for your labor, time and commentary Matt. Great work 👍🍻

[@HorologyBiology]

COSC spec lol come on butter me some more hehe It was more like SFSN spec

[@DoRC]

I highly doubt those screws are painted. It would be nearly impossible to actually get paint in the slot without it being too built up and causing problems. Heat treat bluing screws in bulk really isn't an expensive process

[@HorologyBiology]

Good shout. You are probably right thinking about it. Thanks for watching

[@Kwr34538]

Very much enjoy your videos about Horology

[@HorologyBiology]

Glad you like them!

[@thomaschek_cz]

Can't believe they can make it for such money ..... incredible. So many small and precise parts .....

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for watching

[@lunam7249]

it is insane huh??!!

[@nicholashicks6045]

Thanks for the educational videos! I love seeing how these watches work.

[@HorologyBiology]

Glad you like them!

[@masonhenry8911]

Double the pleasure double the fun.

[@HorologyBiology]

😅 thanks for watching

[@kobrapromotions]

I have an old watch kit... I wonder if I could do this. Ive owned quite a few aliexpress watches... they never last long but this looks like it makes them worthwhile!

[@HorologyBiology]

I would say go for it if you would like to take it up as a hobby 👍🏻

[@briansture4353]

CNC machined parts will give good accuracy the finish of the surfaces is superficial and does not play a part in how well the watch will run. Attention to detail in assembly would be more important for the watch to work well. Polishing watch parts to a high degree takes much longer than making the parts accurate. That is why the cost is low on some watches.

[@mastaboog749]

Hum dingiddy do im glad i found your channel. Been into watches for a bit but only once i hit 30 could i start to afford to buy some. Love seeing how they work!

[@HorologyBiology]

Welcome aboard!

[@rachidramy502]

how is it economically possible for them to manufacture and sell such a complicated movement for only 47$ ??? even if it is using cheap material the price will not cover the hours to put this movement together

[@insanedb]

They use machines

[@trailfork7815]

because they don't have to pay for f1 advertising lol

[@SIMARJEETMEHTA]

They don't do it the way you think they do it.

[@henrydong3105]

There is no hand finishing decoration , also you do not pay for a logo

[@Naikomi95]

It's not really complicated

[@bls1802]

Mat this was a very interesting video and I truly enjoyed watching it. I learned a lot (as usual) and your explanations were clear and concise. Thank you so much for taking us through this restoration.

[@HorologyBiology]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@alphabong-w3h]

I live in Asia so it doesn't surprise me that someone would cook up a Rube Goldberg setup like this. It seems to be a peculiarity of Asian thinking that complication is quality. And if complication is also ostentatious they just love it. This is why you can't set up your wash machine ; the complication signals quality and people who can't figure it out simply don't understand quality.

[@spicesmuggler2452]

You speak as if Asia is a country

[@HorologyBiology]

Many thanks for watching 👍🏻👍🏻

[@nselleck0309]

Loved your video. Hope to be even a quarter as good as you some day at servicing watches. 👍👍

[@HorologyBiology]

Practise makes perfect. Just keep going 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jeffanderson4979]

That watch has so many pieces!! How the heck can a factory make any money producing and selling such a cheap watch?

[@HorologyBiology]

Cheap labour I would assume. Plus don't forget that the materials are not of a good quality

[@A1steak]

@@HorologyBiologyNah skilled labor in China is extremely expensive because the standard of living and cost is so high there.

[@leekisselburg8013]

Just liked and subscribed!! First time I've come across your channel! As for the watch.. what an odd system but VERY unique!! Looks like i have another watch to hunt down!!!! Great channel!!!!

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for stopping by 👍🏽👍🏽

[@adrianhjordan1981]

If this watch had a small seconds movement and large hours and minutes movement then I'd be tempted, but I'm not a fan of the way around they've done things

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for watching

[@TheRealBrook1968]

#2 is regular batons for hour, min and sec but includes a moon phase powered by 2nd flywheel.

[@DaveLowa]

That Ailang Double Balance is the Bee's Knees. If the finishing had been a little sharper, it might rival some of the latet out of Geneve. Remember, a Chinese Company took all the money at thelast awards period in Switzeland with that World Watch. I forget what they call it, but it is really unique. Dave Lowa

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for watching Dave 👍🏽

[@biglollol]

Every automatic watch with a visible balance wheel is dubbed 'Tourbillon' on those market places for some reason lol.

[@allend1868]

It IS a tourbillon... with this kind you just have to rotate the entire watch by hand 😂

[@eduardomaia9855]

Your videos are fantastic, your comments are even more fantastic, you're a really cool guy. Continue with that personality. And I need a decent watch but I don't have the money to buy it...

[@HorologyBiology]

Many thanks for that 👍🏻👍🏻

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

If they can make this complex mechanism for 47$...what kind of quality can they make for 1000$-1500$ per unit???

[@HorologyBiology]

You would think

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

@@HorologyBiology I know lot's of Swiss makers make their parts in Asia and sell them as Swiss Made watches. Same as other famous brands troughout Europe.

[@freddan6fly]

As long as there is QC in the Chinese factory it would work. I am Swedish and know that the fishing reel brand ABU used Chinese ball bearing when moving the production to China. That only makes the 2:nd hand market for ABU reels pre 1999 high, and anyone buying a new fishing reel, goes for Japanese Shimano, still high quality.

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

@@freddan6fly QC and assemly of movement takes time and labor. Placing movement into the case is the easy part which is probably made in many companies together with final QC and sold as Swiss Made for example. There is nothing wrong with this. Watches are still good quality. Only minority of companies makes their watches in homeland but usually those are to expensive for most of the customers as they cost in thousands per unit.

[@piccalillipit9211]

They can make any quality you want - but no one will buy them. My friend owns Rital watches in Bulgaria, they have lots of stuff made in China [obviously]. when you get to about $500 per unit you are well past Rolex quality and edging towards Grand Seiko - the problem is with import duty and MOQ's and sales taxes you have to retail that out at $3k and no one will pay $3k for an unknown Chinese watch - they had a range that were all sapphire ceramic cases and bracelets with fantastic movement and even at €1500 [this was the EU] they could not sell them. You can go to a Chinese manufacturer with a design and a quality point and they will just make it for you - they will design the movement just for you and if you buy enough it will be $40 and it will NOT be rubbish

[@CCPwillfall01]

I honestly like how it looks and that middle seconds hand is cool AF

[@mikejones-nd6ni]

Looks good for $50 imo

[@Def1antone]

Very nice looking and functioning watch for the price. I looked up the brand and found that they have several variations of it, including a moon phase for a few dollars more. Impressive for the price.

[@HorologyBiology]

Thanks for watching 👍🏻 I mean yeah for less than $50 what do please expect 👍🏻

[@dannyk2647]

have you given the watch away? i really like this watch and would wear it daily for daily use ;) also i wanted to ask is the mechanical/tech inside the chinese watch would you say its similar to swiss made watches?

[@HorologyBiology]

I gave the watch to a friend of mine. No the quality is not as good as Swiss

[@LaylaVonKrolock]

I did enjoy this! Would appreciate if you could do a really quick unboxing in the beginning just to round it up.

[@HorologyBiology]

It was literally a small black box with a sticker on it

[@WTHH2]

Mechanical watches intrigue me. Started my interest in watches.

[@HorologyBiology]

Welcome aboard. Might hurt the wallet. a little in the long run lol

[@MrEliwankenobi]

Same here! Been about a year into it!

[@lunam7249]

buy this watch!!❤❤❤ its a great start!!

[@funlovingJohn]

Please generate more videos like this, it's very educational! As I understand, the second hand has its own balance wheel not connected to the minute hand gear. So when the watch runs down one of the balance wheels may still be running. Question: Is there any calibration for the second hand, or is it just for show?

[@HorologyBiology]

The seconds hand has its own dedicated full escapement, train of wheels and mainspring. Technically you are right that if one spring unwound before the other one then the hand would be still moving. As both springs are the same and wind at the same time then I think it would be mere minutes for this to happen.

[@Wingloader]

This makes me think that the name brand watch makers are making a BIG profit margin.

[@HorologyBiology]

The quality really isn’t comparable to be fair

[@Wingloader]

@@HorologyBiology The only thing I know about this is from watching these Super Fresh vids. I take your word for it! FYI, I love listening to the way you speak. If you get a chance, do another vid where you analyze some really bad restoration "fakes" etc. Your commentary was so funny, I had to play it for my wife.

[@Reinard2]

Wow you've got a talent I don't know how do you know where to put all those gears and screws😮 love it

[@HorologyBiology]

Just practise, nothing more 👍🏻👍🏻

[@danehardinge8801]

difficult to believe that you can buy all this technology plus the time in making and assembling & marketing for such a small amount of money

[@HorologyBiology]

It is surprising