Top 20 Best Of The Best Watches! AliExpress 11/11 Sale!

[@englishguyoutdoors]

For the people who want to know about the shirt, I believe it's: You Don't Have To Spend A Fortune If You Don't Want To To Get A Good Watch On Your Wrist

[@RustyRhin0]

I started with You Don't Have To Say Anything... and have up lol

[@Chris-de2qc]

Tysm

[@fornneyjamin1092]

Thanks for clarification. Tbh the letters on his shirt keep bothering me the whole video 😂😂😂

[@englishguyoutdoors]

Well... got to be honest -I am! The initials bothered me but being an adherent of Jody's videos, I picked up on him saying various parts of this. Guess I've got too much time on my hands :)

[@blankblank9819]

wtf? 🤣

[@SilentCanary]

I never tire of seeing that Baltany. Extremely versatile watch and way better looking in person than what you see on your screen.

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Indeed. The crystal is 👌

[@CraigSheppard]

Do they have a non-chrono version?

[@herewegoagain...]

In fairness to the Pagani "Cocktail time's" mineral crystal, the Actual Seiko it is based on doesn't have sapphire either...

[@cosmodoc]

And it has a date as well!

[@17arando]

That we let Seiko still get away with that hardlex nonsense given how common and affordable sapphire is these days is beyond me. Some people really do buy into it being more shatter resistant. So I get making a few watches with it, but they insist on making so damn many of their watches with that nonsense. (Mineral crystals might be less prone to shattering in terms of their structure, but that's basically flexibility vs hardness, on a watch face it's too thick and small in diameter for flex to come into play on a hard impact. Could come into play for something like a phone screen though.)

[@oscaraldeguer]

Seiko is one of those brands getting more expensive without offering more than they did before. Disappointing, these chinese brands are taking over if classic affordable brands don't wake up

[@slyfondle1885]

@@cosmodoc But you can't unsee the 311 date 😟

[@cosmodoc]

@@oscaraldeguer just like Chinese car companies will kill the German industry

[@gretchman]

As a newer viewer, I'm almost unreasonably pleased with myself for deciphering your shirt all by myself lol.

[@vivangreco1710]

I bought one of the Willard Steelidives. I'm absolutely blown away by how nice it is. Seriously, I'm amazed at what you get for sixty bucks!

[@herewegoagain...]

I still use my Cadisen C1032 as a dress watch (put a leather strap on it). I ended up getting a Blue Tissot Gentlemen to "replace" it, though I still find good use for it when I want a silver dial. Still the best bang for buck watch I ever bought, especially after I regulated it to keep much better time. If you haven't pick one up, I highly recommend it.

[@cadisen]

Thank you so much.😁

[@addisonsteiner6473]

Thanks Jody...I pulled the trigger on the Pagani quartz chrono, the 1970 and a couple of others that have been on my wish list.

[@markdrum2392]

The Cronos is a definite keeper. I bought one and an equivalent San Martin about a year ago. The San Martin went lame after about 5 months. The Cronos is still going strong and it is both comfortable and it's solid as a rock. Cronos is quickly becoming my favorite Chinese watch brand. I can't wait to put it head-to-head with the Erebus when it gets here.

[@mamayl8592]

I'd give an honorable mention to the Heimdallr Monster line. Excellent watches that are frankly better than the originals. And at around $150-$170 USD. Some of the colorways are also unique and complement the originals nicely.

[@RandyWanat]

I got the Guanqin in 2-tone and replaced the hands with dauphine hands. Totally elevates the look! An easy upgrade for under $10. Pair it with a nice brown leather strap for $20 and it ends up looking like a $200 watch.

[@user-rk2ek5jm4k]

I learnt more from this video than watching others for 3 months. Thank you for your work! 😊

[@aarons.stuffs]

Wow, Jody, I truly appreciate the hard work you put in on this episode. Always love 11/11, and I was just searching for a guide! Great timing!❤

[@spgk6470]

nice selections! I have the baltany s205034 on my radar for a while now and i'll happily pull the trigger in the sale.

[@Mrletmehelp]

So I was going to say I love you and hate you Jodi for temptation but it's more accurate to say I love you and my wife tolerates the consequences of that affection. Great list this year!

[@andrewallen9993]

As I already own a working Vostok Komandirskie GMT I won't need to buy another watch for at least 10 years.

[@IRguyIR]

Baltany is the best. I have the 1926 homage and it's gorgeous. I hate "homage" watches, where you pretend to be something that you are not and then have the watch which every time you look at reminds you of the sad fact. But this little gem..... nobody knows what it is. Buy the one with gold accents and be blown away.

[@anong345]

The black gold or white gold?

[@adk7962]

Am I insane that I’ve actually watched all the reviews, but I sat through the whole video just as entertained as the first time around? Thanks for the great lists as usual. My Willard Homage on a FKM Tropic honestly is my favorite watch.

[@leejenkinson5521]

Ohhh I got the Pagani GMT, Didn't realise when I got it that it had the NH34 movement :).. awesome video today! Don't usually like GMT's, but wanted a watch with the world time zones on the bezel for a while, and being as black and red and blue are my favourite colours and they do this in a variety of colours I had to go for the black n red, and it happens to be the one you covered too!

[@zillsburyy1]

thanks jody. love looking around on ali especially MERKUR and SAN MARTIN

[@marexmal]

I love the idea of showing "Target price". Very helpful!

[@eucitizen78]

This watches are unbelievable affordable. I ask myself how they can do that. Thank you for showing.

[@masudashizue777]

Good job! Although I already bought 16 watches this year and swore not to buy any more this year, I'll go have a look. I love that teal pilot's watch by SM.

[@artekdote]

The Sanda Tank is also a must buy. Was able to cop one, with a hugely discounted price at only 3£

[@AdAce21]

18:43 - 20:50 I will 100% vouch for the baltany chrono and the San Martin pilot-style. Both truly fantastic watches at the $150 price point. I'd also recommend the San Martin dual bezel GMT. Great dimensions, original design, and if you can find the old design with the timing outer bezel, it's a true GADA watch.

[@turbyoulance]

Brilliant Video Dr J, one of the best I have seen. I am going to watch it again tomorrow. I love the Chronos (Rolex Look alike ) ........side note I have this watch buzzing around in my head from our good friend Dave from Japan and it's the latest Vario. It's 700 US and about $800 US on the bracelet. Cheers.

[@edwardsjohnpaul]

An idea for a future video: "good crystal vs bad crystal". We can all look up exactly what is the difference between the variants, pros & cons; having it explained with examples of what we're looking at, is priceless.

[@grahamdavidson456]

Loving that Sugess revival chronograph but unable to find the squarish body version on aliexpress anywhere.

[@IskraRASM]

The “sugges revival” has disappeared, and the link leads to a similar watch from the same brand, but with another round case, not a square one. I have searched for it without success on Aliexpress. a shame.

[@brianmsahin]

A great list. I just bought a Mission Impossible Casio DW-290, as the news is they're now discontinued because they're not doing electro luminesce any more...then realized you made a video about it a few years. It's a great watch by the way! Not ugly for me........and Jody, a compliment from my wife for you!! She says you look more handsome now, than you did back then. I'm hoping she won't be booking a flight from Istanbul to Sydney any time soon. 😉😜

[@jeff1176]

I already purchased the Lobini, great watch, the micro rotor is very affordable and very nice to wear. Slides right under a cuff.

[@turbyoulance]

The $5 Transformer probably keeps better time than an Automatic ROLEX over time .......lolol

[@BlissBatch]

Think I'm going with a Tandorio 62mas homage this time around. I know you've said you'll never review one because the name reminds you of going to a curry house, but as a fellow curry lover, I actually love the name for the same reason!

[@RandyWanat]

Careful around water. Their QC for assembly is notoriously haphazard.

[@BlissBatch]

@@RandyWanat Yeah, I don't intend to actually dive with it. I'm assuming it'll be good enough to handle rain and hand washing.

[@richarddsmarais3865]

I have an Ocean Star and its one of my daily choices. Excellent fit & finish, great accurate movement, perfect for my 8 1/4 in. wrist! Cheers

[@RavenWindrunner]

Also the pagani world timer is also now available with a PVD coating on the case. Looks pretty awesome on the blue bezel cream dial version.

[@mattewj1268]

Jody saves us hours of scrolling though Ali. I might actually be productive at work today.

[@DavidHernandez-oz4me]

Epic, should have included some titanium and bronze watches

[@stiggy3694]

Thanks for all the great insperational videos. You've cost me small fortune but it's all been worth it. Great advice.

[@MrDodgerdodson]

I have the pagani 'Phillipe' and its absolutely incredible. It looks amazing on wrist and I"ve had a bunch of people ask after it while I've been wearing it. For the price its easily the best value watch I have.

[@geirnjoten]

What is the code for this watch. I tried to search Pagani Philippe, but couldn't find it. Thanks for any help!

[@jokur2630]

@@geirnjotensame here, can’t find it anywhere. Think Sugess had a enamel blue version too that is also nowhere to be found ;(

[@TMWT]

​@@geirnjoten Pagani 1739, can't find it on aliexpress though

[@BenOwen152]

Great list Jodi! I'll personally be straying from your list and going for the San Martin BB58 (SN0008C) in blue (and possibly the PAGANI DESIGN GMT with the NH34 - Explorer II look alike also. Still debating that one). Another great video. Keep it up!

[@24934637]

Some really nice looking watches there! My personal fave, is the one I actually own. Seagull 1963 chrono. Great watch!

[@billyw1464]

Haven't seen people mentioning Guanqin for quite awhile, I still love that watch tho

[@tenofcilantro]

It's a good feeling to have those "homages" from big brands sponsored by pagani on ur wrist but we all know what happens to them after a few months 😅😂🤣..u should include the pagani "longines spirit" look alike!😃

[@Edgaros]

Beware; the Sugess chronograph has a different (more round) case currently, even though the basic pic for the listing remains the same...

[@9426sunny]

Maybe because of the copy right.

[@MadMax76er]

I’m sorely tempted by the Thorn Fifty Fathoms homage

[@RenghisKhan]

Hruodland have a nice chronograph version of that one called the Flyback. The reason I prefer it to the Thorn is the shorter lugs, Thorn's 50mm rather flat lug to lug just doesn't look good on my 7 1/4 inch wrist. It is a bit more expensive though at around €190.

[@RenghisKhan]

Just checked, it's €157-ish on their own website. Damn....i do like that watch, thanks for reminding me. 🙄

[@bumblerbumble9843]

I managed to get that Pagani orange moon watch for $28 a couple of months ago. An absolute steal at that price.

[@balconybill]

Thanks for leading me astray again and for doing the leg work, Jody. Just bought the Pagani Quartz Chronograph (Phil). Best. Mark.

[@Jesse_Ghost_]

One baltany that I would love to see you review is the NH38 one with the Linen dial for 150-160 dollars 😮

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Oooo, linen dial Baltany? Sign me up!

[@Jesse_Ghost_]

@@JustOneMoreWatch I'll try to find the reference number for you

[@boomshanka8743]

I have that one on a blue ostrich leg strap, it works really well and sets off that long blued second hand beautifully. I think Baltany's take on the old bubble back cases is excellent, I have two of them and want to get two more in the sale.

[@Week_on_Wrist]

Love the videos Jody! I couldn’t wait and bought the San Martin GMT with the steel bezel in green last week. I am hoping it will get here before thanksgiving! Your review on it played a big role in my decision. Excited to get my first San Martin! Keep posting the awesome videos, thank you!

[@acepilot13]

An aliexpress strap/bracelet video would be cool

[@quantumechanic1]

I just found this video...I am desperately searching for the Pagani "Phllipe" you review but cannot seem to find it anywhere, not even on the official site. Can you give me some more information on it? Or has it been discontinued all tother? Thanks

[@ehfoiwehfowjedioheoih4829]

Click the link in the description

[@federicorubioceja2299]

I've used the transformer to work but I work in a Toy store so it is very apropiate. 😂

[@Sheppards1984]

That sugess has been on my list for almost a year, I'm just about pulling the trigger. For some reason I can't find the green dial version, and it's 297 USD... What a bummer

[@jamesblonde2271]

I must say I've gotthat Sugess Revival, its a beauty.

[@rayharrison6400]

The Chronos looks great. San Martin do some fabulous looking watches

[@geoffreypleavin5268]

I love these reviews, they come with realistic advice as to why they can be a great buy, well done keep up the great work.

[@spicydragon3881]

I was actually thinking of passing on this years sale and I have only bought one San Martin quite a while ago (its still going strong btw) but having seen that San Martin SN0033 and the price, I think I may have to dip my toe in the San Martin pool one more time. Looks beautiful, would be nice with a smooth bezel as well. Thanks for another cracking video. Keep it up

[@ic5319]

I got the Steeldive SD1970 last year (in black) - fantastic tool watch

[@luisdamian6979]

Thanks for the overview!:) will you do a review of the Ixdao Engineer soon?

[@squirrellydan1277]

I'm a noob in the watch world so your reviews are very helpful. Some great deals, I love the Seagull '63, Sugess and of course the Baltany

[@DancingMalik]

Great job Jody. My current favourite on Ali is the Baltany 1921... lovely VC homage

[@taiguy4961]

Fantastic selections Jody, appreciate the links. Sure looks like I may be in need of just one more watch box too! Lol

[@manendraviper]

Got the addiesdive white dial Willard homage after watching Jodie's review. It is just fantastic for the price, wearing it on a olive green tropical rubber strap

[@Kotari22]

FINALLY! was waiting for your upload jody! great video!!! From Brisbane ❤

[@Nick_Wertz]

Doubly recommend that San Martin GMT. Purchased a blue one as my wedding watch and during a previous sale based on your video. Looked fantastic the day of and on the honeymoon

[@hattyfarbuckle]

The Cadison bracelet looks good, and has a Zenithy crown

[@AbdulRWatches]

That is a lot of options for holidays presents, need to get me some of these watches :D The SKMEI is definitely a buy :D

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

100%! Massive fun for $5!

[@AbdulRWatches]

@@JustOneMoreWatch Definitely, i got a several of them last year, and gifted them to the young kids in my community, they loved it :D

[@hamsteakable]

Fantastic video as always and you have sprooked my interest for dropping a few hints to the wife for Xmas gift ideas 👍🏻

[@artbanks27]

The use of the phrase "living fossil" in a mechanical watches video is ironic in a funny way.

[@heyzooz]

I added a Sugees auto chronograph to my cart. Been watching for a while.

[@brianthomas9191]

Damn it Jody! Just when I told myself no more watches for the rest of the year, you remind us about the 11/11 sale. 😫👍

[@villekoskela8117]

Weird that there is no Proximas in the list. The quality of the watches and the service are exceptional.

[@MettaLovingKindness]

My favorite watch right now is " Sugess Day Date " ( I love any good Rolex day date homage) . Just classic. Pagani Design have a Day date as well.

[@frankbruno7122]

Thank you Jody.. Very well done and very useful! Frank in Colorado

[@lukepater7168]

What watch is Jody wearing? Great colour and style

[@LT-rb2pk]

Are you suggesting i need another 20 watches in my collection? Asking for confirmafion so i can tell the missus who instigated the new purchases

[@christopherhilton2539]

I took advantage of the 11/11 sale and ordered Steeldive 1970 and the PD moonwatch. They both arrived today and very sad that PD sent me the wrong watch. The Steeldive is very nice for the money though. Wish I had received the correct PD.

[@nate2188764]

Jody! So excited for the 11/11 video as always, but I though for sure the blatany historiques 1921 would hit the list!

[@perfectwrist23]

Just when I think I've bought my final watch of 23 Jody comes along with twenty tempting treats! Pulled the trigger on three, can't go wrong really for £200, and eagerly await my first Ali express batch

[@cadisen]

I am very surprised to receive your recommendation! Thank you very much, but please note that C1032 is out of stock!! ! Sorry fans, so we have changed the main picture of the link to C8053, because it cannot be removed at present, and we cannot change the inventory. I sincerely hope that you can also like other CADISEN styles. Thanks again 🙏

[@cadisen]

Hope everyone who loves Judy could see this reply, we are really sorry😭There also have C8220 recently come,hope you guys could like that. ❤

[@cadisen]

I'm Cadisen Official,please kindly note C1032 has sold out friend!!!!!!! 😭

[@rolandon998]

Excellent, informative video, as I am new to the hobby. Two of the three watches you are giving away on my wishlist as far as brands to consider.🤔👍

[@airpressure08]

Would love to see a series of quirky watches like the Skmei transformer watch, with the same review format :D

[@RocktCityTim]

Thanks, Jody. My cart is loaded and waiting for tomorrow!

[@BoozewithNick]

Really fun episode. I really need to get me one of the Steeldive Willards, put a nice tropic on it, and wear it all summer. The Lobini was really interesting, they did a great job catching the design and vibe of an old-school German deck watch. Thinking of the Dekla. And that powder blue Doxa homage, oh my…nice.

[@julianb1474]

I came up with 4 watches to buy yesterday, the 11th, adding the last one partly to take advantage of the highest level discount coupon. Glad I pulled the trigger yesterday because today (the 12th) the big coupon is no longer available to me. So something I don't recall hearing from any KZbin watch types is that the real good sale is only for one day. Now things don't look nearly so attractive. Like your channel BTW.

[@Cuse330Ci]

Picked up a Steeldive 1970, close enought to a Captain Willard for me.

[@zacharyhelget]

Great work on this video! I have never clicked so many links for watches on a video. Doubtlessly I will be making some purchases :)

[@tyyven]

Have a Tandorio 42mm (Panerai homage) in the chart now that i been looking at for awhile. But that Baltany really looks good to.

[@whodey59]

I was hoping you were going to put the Pagani Rolex Explorer II GMT homage on the list. Bought mine last year after seeing your glowing review for $75. Still chugging along at an acceptable (to me) +9 seconds a day. Love my Suggess 1963 panda dial too.

[@ulestev]

Any recommendations for a Bronze Seagull 1963? The official 60th anniversary version is no longer available 😢

[@Cville2347]

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. My bank account is screaming noooooooo!😊

[@pauldavies8041]

I've got my eye on the SM SN0129, texture dial.

[@steveizzo5853]

Excellent picks, thanks for putting this together.

[@markan6076]

Any of those have a 230mm or longer strap or bracelet options? Or extra links to buy?

[@dakistle]

I adore my 1970 Steeldive.

[@jb678901]

I really did not need ANOTHER watch, but I could not pass up the THORN SHY037, for US $130. This is a NO-date 40mm SUB homage. Includes Titanium case and bracelet. The bracelet has a unique tool-less link adjustment system. 300M, to include the He escapement, an AR coated mildly-domed sapphire crystal, 120-click unidirectional ceramic bezel, and the trusty NH-35A (21,600bph, 3Hz). I was not looking for an exact clone, but a quality watch adhering to a general sub design language. I already own a Sub (Rolex 16613, since 1998)...I was looking for an everyday tool watch of excellent quality, this one fits the bill and is in all black. I also own the Steeldive 1953 (Cermit), which I have enjoyed for the better part of 4 years. The Thorn SHY037 does not follow the exact design language of a specific SUB reference...more like a mix of a few references. For the specs, the 11.11 price was very attractive, imho.

[@bbwt9991]

That's a big list!! Some great prices too.

[@gregtolley3455]

Dammit, gonna have to buy yet ANOTHER watch box, thanks mate.

[@gordonshort4877]

Thanks Jodie for another year of introducing me to watches I don’t need but get influenced by your analysis and presentations and buy anyway My watch collection has spiraled and you are responsible How do you feel mate? Best wishes for the Festive season and I am looking forward to receiving the Erebus in the New Year cheers Gordon

[@keepleft]

I guess the Zenith lawyers sent a nicely worded letter, cause the Sugess "Revival" is no longer available. 🤣

[@RavenWindrunner]

I just picked up the patek homage for 47 usd, looks like a pretty awesome deal.

[@andrewkennedy1172]

I'll second the caution warning on the Seagull ST19xx movement, I've had a couple go bad on me and at the price point they aren't worth the labour cost to repair. I still have one running example in a microbrand which I really do love, but caveat emptor as they say.