IXDAO Engineer Watch Review | Looks Good on the Outside; What About the Inside? Too Good to be True?

[@MaartenAnna]

Funny thing, I prefer this logo over the IWC logo.

[@degenerateWA]

I do like this logo very much👌

[@adk7962]

Me like review. Review good. Yeah. I think I’m going to have to get this. It’s almost scary good. Thanks for the honest review!

[@degenerateWA]

My man right here gets it🍻

[@johanvandersandt8904]

🤣🤣🤣

[@donpedrodestuttgart5165]

Yes, I agree absolute to your results! This IXDAO Engineer is a great watch. I Have this now in use for almost one year and I still love this watch. When I have bought it at AliExpress I have decided for the PT5000 movement, same as I always do, if I can chose between ETA 2824-2, Sellita SW-200, or PT5000. All PT5000 movements I own are regulated very accurate and I cannot see any bad if I compare them with my watches with ETA and Sellita movements.

[@degenerateWA]

Great to hear more real-life experience about this watch👌

[@libertyisparamount1443]

"me like watch, shiny watch good" 😂👍👍

[@libertyisparamount1443]

I've been holding off for a while, but I am almost there ...

[@eggs-benny]

Love the channel name , so glad the algorithm served me this vid !

[@degenerateWA]

That's awesome. Welcome, glad you could make it🍻🍻

[@KC-bv9kf]

Very good review. Like you I had to get one myself just to silent the nagging voice, lol. After the legal action by IWC and having the images taken down, my burning curiosity forced me to order one without much description, hoping they will send this version. And maybe the last batch of this specific design that they will make. Got it last week! Just some references for collectors/addicts. Better than my Sinn, upper tier Prospex, and IWC Mk XVIII; equal to my Longines and Tudor’s; and below pieces that are above 5k. Some micros like CW, Kurono, and Ming are also near equal. Very versatile to wear. Another compliment, I was wondering about the “antimagnetic” on the back. Thank you for opening the case and showing the Faraday cage!

[@degenerateWA]

Very good insight, thanks. I was wondering why it was no longer available directly from IXDAO. I had to buy it from a third party seller on AliExpress. Maybe that's their work around to "selling it without selling it". Whatever the case is, I'm very impressed with what they've done. If they were to ever focus on making something original, they'd be hard to beat.

[@darrwal-pv9sp]

Nice response KC....... I have also just pulled the trigger on this for the same reason....Expect it to arrive in the next week hopefully and will be doing the same comparison against my more expensive watches... should be interesting and looking forward to getting it on my wrist.

[@KC-bv9kf]

@@darrwal-pv9sp I think it will be very disruptive in how you will perceive and accept legacy brands. Mine is grey, versatile and ab easy dumb reach. The extra half-links made the fit perfect. Let me know what you think:)

[@darrwal-pv9sp]

@@KC-bv9kf Yes I will let you know how I think it compares!

[@mosafdar488]

@@darrwal-pv9sphow is it?!

[@pero98]

Been eyeing this for a while. Let’s see how much longer I can resist. I doubt it’s gonna be long. Nice review

[@degenerateWA]

I feel you. Same thing happened to me🍻

[@donpedrodestuttgart5165]

I own also the IXDAO Engineer with the black dial and can agree to the result of your report. When I made my order, I have decided for the PT5000. This clone from Hongkong Precision offers for my oppinion the same quality as the Sellita SW200, or even the ETA2824-2 and mine is running accurate with 1 1/2 seconds minus per day. All together a great watch and I love to wear it.

[@degenerateWA]

I've heard the PT5000 is a good movement. I only opted for the SW200 because no other channels had showcased that one.

[@runninondeaftime]

Great review! I have been eyeing this model for a while and the fact that reviews of it are still coming out, tells me I need to hop on the train! Glad they also offer halflinks now too. Keep up the fantastic content! Appreciate you putting out what you can while also working a big boy job :)

[@degenerateWA]

I enjoy doing it. It's a good little side-hobby outside of family and work. At first I enjoyed the watches but I've found that I actually enjoy the editing part the most. I like being able to communicate the way that I want in a way that resonates with me🍻

[@nikg6976]

I really enjoyed the review and found it quite helpful. Thank you for going so in depth. Hope to see more in the future.

[@degenerateWA]

That's awesome. Appreciate the positive feedback🍻

[@_batman.]

I see the case has a Faraday cage, but I'm curious if the cage is complete on the dial side. Like if you get the MOP version, is there a soft iron plate under the dial as well? If there is, I'm shocked at how thin they were able to make these watches.

[@gnq_k]

I have this exact watch and I LOVE IT. It's gorgeous

[@degenerateWA]

It's an extremely well made watch that's for sure

[@KP-wp5sz]

Well done! I don’t usually like integrated bracelet watches but your point of view is solid.

[@degenerateWA]

Much appreciated🍻

[@justinc8157]

Wow I'm actually astonished that it has the antimagnetic enclosure inside of it. I bought one a few months ago and have been wearing it. I got it for a pretty sweet discount at the time, just about 200 dollars (pt5000) shipping included. Best bang for buck in a watch I've ever seen. The only complaint I have is that the buttons to release the butterfly clasp opens with very little pressure. A couple times I've gone to the bathroom and go to open my fly and I've released the clasp. Luckily I have not dropped it in the toilet yet.

[@degenerateWA]

@@justinc8157 i wonder if adding one more link to the bracelet might fix that issue?

[@amalik291]

Me like watch, me pondering for months, me pulling trigger when sale comes .. this review was the tipping point! Thanks for that!

[@degenerateWA]

That's awesome, great to hear🍻

[@amalik291]

Black dial in natural light looks awesome .. need to toss between this and black MOP dial ..

[@degenerateWA]

@amalik291 the MOP looks great. I opted for this because it's a bit more conservative and I felt would fit in better in my boring daily life.

[@amalik291]

Now that you called this one conservative, sod that .. I'm getting the MOP :)

[@julianferrer6791]

me toooo. shiiiiny

[@garylangford6755]

Thanks for making a review. Not enough reviews on this one

[@degenerateWA]

The ones I've seen have been good. I couldn't believe them; had to check it out for myself🍻

[@Msgt_Slim]

Excellent and thorough review, Dude! While Chinese sweat shop watches aren't my thing, I can certainly see the appeal of this one. Great specs for the money in a well finished package. Looking at my cost for an SW200, I don't think I could build something similar on my own bench for this price.

[@degenerateWA]

"Chinese watch" is such a broad term when explaining quality. You've got the sweatshops, then you've got the high end, and then you've got somewhere in the middle where the quality and efficiency of production is, in some ways, putting the Swiss market to shame. I predict that if that "somewhere in the middle" industry steps away from blatant copies and focuses on legitimately original designs, they will be unbeatable.

[@Msgt_Slim]

@@degenerateWA I 100% agree with you about the different levels of Chinese watches. However, I'm very familiar with the cost of components in the Chinese market. So for me, it's a simple math problem to work out the cost of components versus the final retail price to get an idea of the manufacturing cost. Once you figure out the manufacturing cost, you can then make a solid judgement on which level of the Chinese watch industry built it.

[@degenerateWA]

@@Msgt_Slim Very true. I've had brands reach out to sell their product through my channel; it was eye-opening to find out what the "actual" cost was compared to retail. I always knew there was a difference, I just didn't expect it to be that extreme. This is why I don't dwell on "value". Too many variables and its definition changes vastly from person to person. All I can control is: do i like it? can I afford it? if yes to both questions, then I'm fine with that.

[@Msgt_Slim]

@@degenerateWA You have a very healthy perspective on that, Sir!

[@degenerateWA]

@@Msgt_Slim great minds think alike🍻

[@jorgecarrasco4206]

Great review!

[@degenerateWA]

Much appreciated 🍻

[@ryanchan9728]

This is an amazing watch to keep in your drawer

[@degenerateWA]

Life is tough man, I get it👍

[@jorgecarrasco4206]

Is there so much difference between this movement and the pt500 co,in by default? Thanks

[@degenerateWA]

I know the PT5000 is a ETA2824 clone, but so is the SW200 so realistically I don't think any normal person is going to notice a difference. The PT5000 is capable of COSC accuracy so it's more than capable.

[@jorgeshss]

Thanks for this clarification!!!

[@seancatacombs]

The fact that IWC broke kayfabe and tried to sue over a homage is telling. What an incredible free marketing gift for IX&DAO

[@degenerateWA]

Thank you for introducing me to the word 'kayfabe'🍻 And yes, very telling. Although I understand it. If I were a designer/business owner, I'd do the same thing. Regardless, IXDAO has made something incredible👌

[@bertholdbach4959]

This looks like a direct copy, not a hommage. A hommage would be in the same style not a 1:1, right?

[@degenerateWA]

@@bertholdbach4959 they're all the same to me. Whatever you want to call it is up to you; I won't take it personally. Objectively, based on the evidence available to me and compared to all of the watches I've experienced, this is a very well-made watch.

[@tamirdossiea3680]

Was this the black or grey dial?

[@degenerateWA]

Black dial

[@tezzanewton]

I really like that H link bracelet. Don’t like butterfly clasps though. How does that dial look in the flesh? Does it look plastic?

[@degenerateWA]

My footage is accurate to what it looks like in person. Does not look of poor quality if that's what you're wondering

[@johanvandersandt8904]

The doggos also approve of the Engineer! It seems like a great watch. Very rugged and stylish look to it! People who knock Chinese stuff simply because its Chinese are missing out.

[@degenerateWA]

More for us is all I'm saying😈😎🍻

[@johanvandersandt8904]

@@degenerateWA I have no problem with that haha! Take care man!

[@davidsonviray1403]

What's your wrist size? Do you think this will look big on my 6 1/2 inch wrist?

[@bifflee3603]

I have the blue dial and my wrist is 6.5 and it wears fine

[@davidsonviray1403]

@@bifflee3603 i see do you have a wrist shot?, how many links did you removed?

[@degenerateWA]

My wrist is around 7.75". Hard to say if it will fit; completely up to your preferences and comfort level. Personally I think it'll look fine but that's just me.

[@davidsonviray1403]

@@bifflee3603 i see how many links did you removed?

[@davidsonviray1403]

@@degenerateWA do you know the measurement of the crown?

[@Trapvision3D]

Me like watch too!

[@degenerateWA]

Ooga booga! Watch good!

[@redmk5]

Very classy and beautiful piece of time.

[@degenerateWA]

Right on🍻

[@bengriffin1805]

Turn the 1998 hold music off. Good review otherwise.

[@libertyisparamount1443]

also - awesome reviews, I am so tired of these giggling clowns in this space

[@CamillaJudd-t5i]

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[@AhmetAtalayOfficial]

Mine stopped working after only 2 months of purchase and only 5 times of wrist time total. But even before it broke, the winding felt like grinding sandpaper and wheel balance rattled around on my arm like crazy. Now The watch is useless, official IXDAO web page refuses any responsibility and tells me to contact ali express store where I bought the watch directly from. And the Ali express page tells me to send it back to them on my own dime for repairs. Well. I just went to the post office and the postage fees are 100 plus dollars to get it back to china with tracking. Which, there is no way I am gonna pay. Long story short. Stay away, they are not dependable, and they will try not to deal with you whatsoever if they can. Now with 150K subscribers I feel tempted to make a video about these fools, however I am not a watch channel, it feels tempting for sure.

[@degenerateWA]

This same exact comment was made a few days ago. Why was it deleted and then reposted?

[@AhmetAtalayOfficial]

@@degenerateWA if someone made a simillar comment then there must be other sore customers as I am. This is the first time I am on your channel making any comments. My channel is not about wrist watches, I got no gain on posting about watches. I am simply an angry customer who has been left in the cold with a broken Piece of crap watch. And I will keep posting about them until they either fix or send a replacement of my watch.

[@degenerateWA]

@@AhmetAtalayOfficial that's unfortunate. hopefully you can get it resolved. If they did that to me I would just initiate a charge-back through my bank.

[@jacksong6634]

just spend $35 on another PT5000 movement and replace it yourself... similar to all eta2824 movements hand winding is NOT recommended - you likely broke it because of that, which happens to ALL eta2824 variants.

[@AhmetAtalayOfficial]

@@jacksong6634 thank you for the suggestion. I don’t know much about the inner workings of watches. However I hand wind all of my automatic and mechanical watches without issues. As long as I don’t over wind it, I would assume “winding” is the only way to go if the watch has been sitting around. I would entertain the idea of replacing the movement. However I would not know how to do it at all.

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[@ScottNotAvailable]

Thank you for daring to cross the line and say some Chinese watches are outstanding. This aspect of the industry confuses the s**t out of me: First, there are Chinese brands that don't get respect but totally put luxury brands in their place. Then, there are the microbrands that are from "France" the "UK" or the "US" but are basically made in China. Third, there are some big famous brands that make their watches in China and are just kind of their own legacy thing. And some mall/fashion brands that are just Chinese watches command high prices. And I'm thinking, what if the factory in Switzerland is basically operated by Chinese people? Like what the actual hell does any of it mean? Is the watch industry racist? why does Swiss mean quality really? Seriously at this point. Should it be more embarrassing to wear a copy of an expensive watch... or wear a $20k watch that looks and functions the same as a watch that cost 1%. I don't have the answer Sway.

[@degenerateWA]

There's definitely a gross over-generalization of watches and where they supposedly come from. Like I said in the video, Swiss watches are automatically assumed to be good and Chinese watches not so much; anyone who's looked at this thing objectively will see that's not always the case. Subjectively, "value" is so greatly influenced by trends, social perceptions, and even media politics that I can understand why the watch community is the way that it is. All we can do is see past the bullshit and analyze each watch for its own merits and make educated opinions for ourselves🍻

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[@jaer.6540]

Its an amazing piece for sure. One of the best ive ever owned from amy Chinese brand and many microbrands

[@degenerateWA]

They've made something incredible. If I wasn't such an addict I could stop right here and have more than enough👌

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[@dadmodswatches]

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[@degenerateWA]

Where's the mystique in that? 🤣