Royal (Oak) Rumble! $110 Pagani v $75 Cadisen

[@avecbuddha576]

I like the fact that unlike most reviewers (and even audience) you didn't joke around about these watches and actually talked about both. I like the pagani's.

[@christopherjohnson4276]

Imagine what Pagani could do with an acual design team. Thanks for another great video Jody!

[@dannythemedic]

IMO all the good watch designs have already been done, and anything different will just be ugly and nobody would buy them... unless you label them $250,000 retail, then someone will buy it no matter how ugly.

[@willng34]

@@dannythemedic that actually makes a lot of sense. Every watch is a homage in a way, and imo the last unique designs were born in the 70s.

[@JiiHate]

Junk with no QC.

[@betochiwas]

@@willng34 watch design died aa little bit when watches stop being a tool and started to be a piece of jewlery

[@richardstorer-adam7222]

Other watchmakers must cry themselves to sleep when they see the quite stunning value offered by these watches. For example, I am thinking of a Tissot PRX auto. That is meant to be a 'budget' swiss watch. It is over $600. Loving the kazoo.

[@philspencelayh5464]

I am waiting for the sales later in the year, looking for a PRX. Even at 6 times the price it looks like better value to me.

[@mrbacchus6127]

@@philspencelayh5464 agreed wait for a sale on Tissot for sure.

[@williamwallace9427]

People who wear these Chinese knock offs must cry themselves to sleep knowing they are only fooling themselves

[@arcaine101]

Nope. We sleep pretty well with a fatter wallet actually.

[@richardstorer-adam7222]

@@williamwallace9427 why are they fooling themselves?

[@thenotanclan]

Ditch the regular intro - keep the kazoo :)

[@oOoScarecrow31oOo]

🤣🤣

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Just one more kazoo

[@greamespens1460]

Yes with a different theme tune each week.

[@TheSpritz0]

I LOVE it!!!!!!

[@sacriste]

But never ditch the HAHLOW

[@johnsrabe]

You know, Jody, when I became a patron on Patreon, I didn’t expect you to blow my entire contribution on complex graphics.

[@mr22guy]

Yeah that purple paper alone should put pixar to shame.

[@kleanovodust-bin69]

Damn those screws on both watches are better than on Hublot.

[@acrspeed]

Lol, I had exactly the same thought.

[@ludovicoc7046]

@@acrspeed haha, me too.

[@Super3xtr4]

The screws on these watches and on the AP are fake. On the Hublot, the screws actually fix the bezel to the watch. That's why they can't be aligned.

[@NomadHassan]

That Cadisen has a gorgeous dial, thanks to your macro, we can see the details, too.

[@AtheistOrphan]

I bought the 42mm blue waffle dial Cadisen following your recommendation last year and am absolutely chuffed with it. The hands fit the dial much better than on the 47mm version.

[@Zephyrdaze1819]

The production value of these intros is soaring. And how appropriate to have the theme of ROAKY for these royal oaky watches.

[@davidperkins605]

Hi Jody, I got the PD oak, I cant believe the amount of people who have commented on it, its perfect on wrist, the light play on bracelet is like you say, amazing, blue dial, would strongly recommend, regards Dave

[@garethsigrist8714]

Feels like it’s been a while since we had one of these head to head style videos. I agree that the Pagani just edges it but there’s so much bang for your buck with these two, you can’t really go wrong. Awesome video as always Jody 👏👏👏👏

[@wojciechkubiak1690]

Ha! Love the plot twist at the end Jody! :D (because I've just picked a mechaquartz version of the Pagani for 70 bucks (VAT included!) in the recent sale event)

[@InsAznKlown3]

Jody, because of one of your previous videos, I jumped on an Edifice Casioak solar powered. I am so glad I did too because I love this watch way more than I would have ever liked a modded G Shock. The thinness of the case is one of the huge selling points for me and of course it's a Casio, so fit and finish is perfect. You and Ben have deeply influenced my Casio addiction. I actually like the aesthetics of my Edifice Casioak more than the usual Royal Oak homage or even original.

[@callum5733]

I love comparison videos like this! I remember the snkl23 vs Cadisen video. I would like to see maybe a strap/ bracelet comparison video. Uncle Seiko vs Strapcode?

[@MidEnginedFan]

Yeay, a head-to-head! It's been donkey years since the last one, glad to see it again. Kazoo intro: 10 out of 10!

[@westendwatch]

Great video as usual : Could the winner go through to a playoff versus Tissot PRX and maybe we can work towards a JOMW integrated bracelet 2021 champion ?

[@Spartan-PI]

I own the blue Pagani. Excellent watch, bracelet is surprisingly comfortable. 40 mm sets it above the others. Great video as always, thanks Jody!

[@frankborja25]

Yeah I was considering Tissot watches as well as other lower priced Swiss watches and trying to stay under a grand. All before discovering Aliexpress on this channel and picking up an awesome Steeldive Captain Willard and a really nice Megalith watch for less than $120 combined. Very happy and surprised with the quality of both. As far as both of this comparison you absolutely cannot go wrong with either I think.

[@BrianHartman]

Good comparison! One question, though: Why would you double-weight the movement and the brand when you ended up giving them both the same score anyway?

[@ohhenry2]

Because the criteria are set up in advance of scoring? And because the double-weighting makes a difference, even if the scores for the double-weighted criteria are identical (single-weighting them would have amplified the magnitude of the difference in scores in areas where the scores differ).

[@BrianHartman]

@@ohhenry2 This isn't an unboxing or first look, though. This is a comparison. He isn't bound by his initial impressions. If the criteria were set up in advance, and then he did the comparison and found they weren't different enough in that category, he could've thrown out the double-weighting. As to your second point, I suppose it depends on what the purpose of the comparison is. If the purpose was to give two separate reviews, just in the same video, I could see that as being a valid way to look at things. But if you're pitting them *against* each other, wouldn't you *want* the differences between them amplified? Wouldn't you want the better watch to really be set apart? I suppose it depends on how you look at it, but I kind of see that as obscuring the differences between the two.

[@andrea81]

what I prefer about the Cadisen is that, while being heavily inspired, it is not an exact copy. But the Pagani looks like a very solid offering overall.

[@drzaius844]

I love how you sneak around the music demonetization issue lol

[@Lachlan.Wright]

Wow... It feels like 2 years since you did one of these!!! Looking forward to it!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I think it was two years. A disgrace!

[@Lachlan.Wright]

@@JustOneMoreWatch I just assumed that they didn't get you views, so you stopped! Nice to see one again! I was looking at getting an auto PRX - whatever it is called. Maybe I will get one of these to give the style a try first.

[@Hekkler72]

Eye of the Tiger on the kazoo is how you should start every comparison video.

[@MisterKnightly]

Man, I love these videos. That said, Brand should probably have been 0 for both.

[@jhatgotagat300]

Oh my gosh the meca quartz just came in looking so much better than both 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Indeed! All the good points of the Pagani, with the price of the Cadisen.

[@fsdafdsafdas]

I love the looks of it too but honestly I have enough conversation starter quartz models so that's the drawback for me. I'm really only looking for hand wind or automatics to play with while bored in a meeting haha.

[@avecbuddha576]

I have the mega quartz. It does look better imo. I got the panda one, very comfortable and kinda sporty which helps breaking the wrist presence caused by the wider ss bracelet. Readability in the panda version might be bothersome for ppl.

[@christophernewman2817]

Absolutely love these 'watch boxing' videos - would definitely welcome more. I've got the Cadisen and it's a lovely watch.

[@daynevickers1079]

Jodi, I love the comparison format you used here, it very much reminds me of the format used by my favorite car magazine, Car and Driver. Keep 'em coming!

[@karlsenula9495]

Most Pagani's used to be priced around the Cadisen price .. now at THAT price point it makes it MUCH more interesting.

[@jimmacbain7305]

I got my son a Didun Design quartz version of this watch on Ebay, screw down crown and the bracelet is amazing ... cost £30.00 new ... if it was for me I would buy the Pagani ☺

[@BongoManal]

Best intro theme interpretation ive heard for a long time - please consider doing this on other occasions😁

[@johnkim4686]

Hey Jody how about a brand called FIECE Openworked Roya Oak clomage/homage? It's quite amazing for around $190. Very nice finishing but as you said lume is junk around this price. But still if you get contacted by them can you review it? Average Bros did a review of it. Cheers!

[@nicholasjoseph9062]

That name is so close to feces.

[@JumpingWatermelons]

These head to head comparisons are great. Thank you

[@cadisen]

Thank you so much for reviewing our watch.We will do better!

[@gamesetmatt23]

I think I've adequately scratched my integrated-bracelet itch with the gorgeous (though, admittedly non-budget) Direnzo Mondial in white. It's one of the sleekest watches I've ever worn. Soft, buttery smooth finishing all over, and such a stunner! 😍

[@WatchesChecked]

Great review as always, Jody! I like the fact that brands like Cadisen, Pagani Design and such are slowly going towards making real homages that have something of their own. These two are great examples, both of them look alike, but not like an AP. I hope they will continue going this route

[@patrickiredale4359]

You’re still my favourite watch guy Jody! Always a pleasure listening to those dulcet tones. 😎

[@heartofgold2861]

Always love this format. Great review(s)

[@Alias_Anybody]

"You don't get decent lume for under 100$" Addiesdive Quartz-mariner for 45 and Flieger for 80: Am I a joke to you? Btw. I do think the Pagani Chrono is the secret winner here. 200m WR on top!

[@czguy3045]

Interesting comparison. I have the Cadisen with the blue dial I bought slightly used from a Facebook group for $40 USD shipped. I definitely generally prefer smaller and less bulky watches and I think I've only worn this one maybe three or four times. It's just too big for my preference. Having said that, other than the slightly rubbish bracelet, it's not really a bad watch. I do think I prefer the dial, hands and indices of my Cadisen to those on the Pagani but with a watch like this, it's really all about the bracelet and the Pagani is obviously better. I never would have bought either of these at full price but for someone looking for this sort of wrist presence... that Pagani looks pretty nice.

[@soggz4246]

Pagani does it for me! Great review Jody……. Great T Shirt, too.

[@brianmurphy8154]

When it starts with a kazoo you know its going to be great. Also glad to see you went to a professional printer for the score card....lol

[@stusims6567]

Great video, but I sure would have appreciated the length of the bracelets. With it being an integrated, bracelet that becomes very important!!! Us big guys like nice watches too. My 8 1/4” wrist challenges a lot of regular bracelets, and an integrated bracelet can be very hard to add links! You are by far my favorite watch guy! Every review is like a tv series. I can’t wait for the next episodes!

[@nineteenninetyfive]

Nice Kazoo playing!

[@googleaccount_1395]

Didun Design is the best one

[@kevinwagner9934]

We need to see a review on the new “Tactical Frog” doxa homage.

[@nightspy22]

Just wanna say I love your reviews and videos. I'm really into homage watches right now and have used your judgment as a resource when deciding what to buy. You should seriously be a host on a TV show or something.

[@jhatgotagat300]

Yes! Jody I enjoy these style of video’s the most! Let’s see how these off brand bagel sports do

[@HaonProductions]

Oh that mecaquartz is good. I was thinking I'd go for the Pagani if it had slightly better lume and a screw down crown, but I can look past those on a chrono that's a few dollars cheaper! Great comparison as always.

[@WesWatchRoom]

I actually prefer the cadisen dial simply for the colour, its lovely but yeah the pagani is a little better imo. Closer than I expected though. I would pick the pagani because it wears a little smaller even though the cadisen looks a little nicer with that dial. Great comparison though and that intro was class.

[@Samlowry27B-6]

That MAJESTIC Kazoo!

[@ridge_r4cer]

i wasn't interested until you showed the chrono! WOW!!!

[@paulhiggins8774]

Glad Pagani went for the black hands, it makes it so much more legible Pagani watches are getting more expensive, probably it’s us asking for better quality but they have done a great job on that one PS bring back the old intro 🤣

[@fsdafdsafdas]

Love these type of videos!!!!

[@gorangers57]

Nifty content. Informative and well delivered, as usual. Perhaps you could do another Royal Rumble (date just), for your favorite Pagani vs either a San Martin or Cronos. Same homage, but many real differences, ie, value, movement, fit/finish, bracelet, etc. I'd love to see the final score in that case. Thank you for all the effort you put into writing, editing, and research to provide us with videos that are balanced, educational, and entertaining.

[@theeverydaywatchcollector8036]

Great comparison video!! Definitely impressed by both watches' outrageous specs

[@GinkgoJoe]

Good fun! That first link on the Cadisen makes it look like a hydroelectric dam on wrist! 👍

[@dssidhu6936]

The kazoo was the best intro ever 🤣

[@glitchedoom]

I am in love with that Cadisen dial. That will definitely be in my cart come this 11/11 sale.

[@FlankerTanker]

Love the channel, down to earth, and you include watches I can afford, which is not much, but I can at least know what I am getting for my money..thanks...

[@renemarquezrodriguez941]

In the lume part, I see misalignment on the indexes ?

[@michaelcollins770]

Jody, where do you buy and sell your second hand watches?

[@Spawny_Get]

Super review! The superior quality bracelet of the Pagani should be given more importance. Perhaps a 5 for Cadisen instead of s 6.

[@johanbastiaansen3792]

Thanks for pointing them out Jody, great vid again. Pulled the trigger on a blue Pagani, mainly because they were shipped from France.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Ah yes, shipping and taxation does change things a bit, eh?

[@Cohen.the.Worrier]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Got it in already and it looks great. Customs can be a real pain in the behind. Not only do they charge quite a bit if the value exceeds 25€, they also take their precious time.

[@rayzerd77]

Nearly spat my coffee out at that intro 🤣🤣😂 brilliant! Two good looking watches. But I would have to go for the pagani as I just prefer the smaller case size on this style watch. Another great video. Cheers Jody 👍

[@jimbrown2044]

I bought an earnshaw discovery a couple of days ago,royal oak case, bracelet...it was in a weak moment I admit but first impressions are its not bad...quite weighty and Meca quartz movement...paid just over £90 UK.

[@Black_noir_mw3]

They have the meteorite dial for 89 on the cadisen right now on ali express

[@randomhandle]

I clicked really, really fast on this one. Been waiting for a good comparison on these.

[@bjdenil]

How do they compare to the Casioak?

[@vladimirsadovski2974]

hi Jody I think they send better samples for review. My pagani was not so good as you in finishing

[@felixr126]

Not often that I disagree with the judgement you did, but looking that video now several times I found me buying the Cadisen. Took it with the meteorite black dial though. But I definitely go for the case, dial and bracelet of the Cadisen and of course the crown and clasp. - But thanks for "recommending" just one more watch - to me at least!

[@brianmccord7387]

I was idly thinking about getting an homage for a birthday watch as I will turn 50 soon. Looking at the underwhelming specs for Royal Oak and Willard homages I think I will probably just save up and get a San Martin something or other. They do a decent Nautilus or so I am told

[@kenlivingston3111]

Ordered the Cadisen with olive green dial, I think it's just looks better and i like that hex screw down crown.

[@TheBoldHairspring]

I got the grey "meteorite" dial Cadisen and I quite like it. However, the Pagani does look a bit more refined.

[@andrefrank8493]

I bought one and it looks great. The problem is I cant get the push pins out. Does anyone have a tip to get them out? Ideas?

[@rylansteinkey5779]

I got the chrono version of the PD in the mail today, paid 67 USD off aliexpress and it has 200m water resistance

[@syrazzaman165]

Thanks for mentioning the quartz watch. I am looking for a quartz movement that is built well and looks good with a dress. Well, too bad cadison does not bring any decent quartz watch. Maybe I will wait.

[@billmurphy893]

I own the cadisoak and it's finish is dangerously sharp. If the pics are any indication go with the Pagani all day long.

[@BevanAgard]

Thanks for making me realize that I got the old model CadiOak Jody! I don't have the double batons or the screw down crown or the gasket seal or the hexagonal crown. So not only did it lose but I didn't even get the best loser. But hey I got a pretty blue version. So errrr, win!??

[@stevengaida3746]

I want to know where you got that t shirt.

[@AguilaEmplumada]

Okay that intro alone -- earned a like. :)

[@thatdude2526]

Epic Shirt!!! Might have to start a 2nd channel called just one more shirt!

[@twitchyjambo]

I'm ordering the chronograph, screw down crown and sapphire (at least that's what's stated) I have a couple of Seiko meca and I'm happy with that,under £60 on Ali express with vouchers 😃👍

[@3rdpig]

Good comparison. Not having watched this I'd have probably bought the Pagani Design since I've already got one of their Daytona homages and really like it. However, I prefer a larger watch and I like the more industrial look of the Cadison. Too bad about the lume. And when you say "You can't get good lume for under $100", my Steel Dive Willard homage says "Hold my beer, mate".

[@randomhandle]

You've snagged me with the wicked googly. I want that chronOak!

[@Skurtle]

Thanks for those great watch videos! Especially they are affordable! I got one question, I’m hesitant about automatic watches, especially more affordable ones, what about maintenance? If I get a 300 buck Orient, just to use an example, I personally can’t justify spending another 100 on maintenance 2-3 years down the line. I been eyeballing a nice Pepsi Triton, but for that reason, I just bought a Citizen ecodrive… Maybe you can shed some light on that issue. Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

I think it depends on how often you wear the watch, and how long you intend on keeping it. Can't go wring with an Eco Drive though. Basically maintenance free for a decade at least.

[@pclayto3]

Maintenance of atomatics should be perhaps once every 5-10years. If the watch has an Nh35 movement, it would be cheaper to get a new movement rather than have any maintenance done. Or even just as cheap to get a new watch rather than maintenance. Unfortunately we live in a disposable world for lower end mechanical watches.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

The real question is which Chrono version do you pick up?

[@luykenstouten1145]

Great matchup and surprising twist at the end there! Thanks Jody!

[@NicholasSadlier]

I think I'm done with homages now - got quite a few. They are all good and amazing value but I've been asking myself how many NH35s etc wrapped up in a variety of famous looking cases and dials does one need? From here on in I'm going to stick to originality.

[@RogueBrit]

Brilliant intro how you kept a straight face and didn't burst out laughing kazooing

[@MheeNoiLoveKing]

I decided to buy PD 1673 today because of your review.

[@mordeth1964]

I've bought a Ben Nevis (Nevisoak? Benoak? Nevisoak? whatever..) for $22.92 AUD from AliExpress. I'm yet to receive it (if ever), but it will be interesting to see how crap it is (isn't 🤔). Bit of an experiment really. Who knows, I may be pleasantly shocked.. Btw, I'm loving these comparisons. Keep up the good work!👍

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

BEVISOAK!! Let me know how you go with that one mate. I'm not brave enough to dip below $30 on Ali.

[@soulsocket7]

I'm probably going to pick up a Cadisen. I'm curious though, is that bracelet actually integrated? It looks like it has hooded lugs that the endlinks fit into. I wonder if this can be fitted another band.

[@jimzartman]

I gave the Cadisen away because I thought it was so uncomfortable. Bracelet edges didn't work for me.

[@scottbeckett667]

Another winner! Great vid. I like the quartz option.

[@AlvaLink]

He is a Pagani lover for sure

[@tbone121974]

Interesting review. I'd save up for the tissot PRX powermatic 80 personally.

[@briancolyer8483]

Cool comparison, some interesting decisions....I can't be doing with squares or brickwork dials....I did pick up the cadisen(sunburst dial) 46mm when they first came out and it was ok, the bracelet let it down, the edges could slice cardboard no bother....end result, it hasn't been out of the watch box ever since and does not get any wrist time at all....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Yeah, I think they have refined it on this smaller model mate. Rounded on the underside now.

[@briancolyer8483]

@@JustOneMoreWatch I'm considering picking up the smaller size, going to use the movement out the other for a mod....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

[@ericgrace9995]

They're cheaper than the standard G-Shock Casi-Oak ! How do they do it?..unless they dissolve in the rain.

[@nonamename638]

I have a 46 mm Cadisen model and unfortunately it has one significant drawback - sharp edges of the bracelet. Does the 42mm model have a better finish on the bracelet?

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Nicely rounded, thankfully.

[@AtheistOrphan]

My 42mm is absolutely fine.

[@nonamename638]

@@JustOneMoreWatch That's better. Mine is sharp laike a blade... ;)

[@nonamename638]

@@AtheistOrphan Thank for information. I plan to buy also smaller version.

[@Kitaronas]

Hi I'd like to buy one of those budget watches I've seen on your channel going on the current sale. I have a question though. I like the look of two watches Oak'ish Pegani and Guanqin colourful diver homage. Witch one has a nicer better machined bracelet? Bracelet is big part of the watch for me! Or perhaps you can recommend something else even if it is 50 pounds more? Any suggestions will be appreciated. Love the way you do your reviews I can tell a lot of love and dedication goes into production.