My First AliExpress Watch Collection Exposed!

[@stephen83453]

Where Eagles Dare, John? Enjoy your videos from darkest Lanarkshire here.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Yeah... Good man.From my home district too! I was born in Lanark. Up the Irons! 💪

[@rayzerd77]

Nicko's debut with maiden, and what a great intro! Can't wait to see them in Dublin next year 👍🏻

[@johnswatchjoint]

Nice 👍

[@chanslorvalorum6905]

Yup. Got that MAIDEN on vinyl in 1983 after graduating high school

[@johnswatchjoint]

I used to play it live before I was discovered as a better vocalist!

[@stonerat1]

That Baltany Pilot watch is calling to me, especially the black dial version. I would get rid of the Pagani if I was you. 🙂

[@johnswatchjoint]

Duly noted ☺️

[@that_which_is_not]

A man of taste and distinction! Lovely selection

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thank you 😊

[@paulkukula6541]

The Pagani Speedy homage looks really good in white. All of them are good personal choices. Looking forward to seeing more of your collection.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks Paul.

[@SlimDonni]

Thanks for showing us your collection. The Baltany Chronograph followed by the San Martin, both appeal to me the most. ✌️

[@danspanos]

Great collection brother! I can't wait to hear what your grail watch is! I think I may need to pick up that Octopus. It looks amazing!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Hi Dan. Always good to hear from you my friend. I hope things have settled down a bit for you :)

[@danspanos]

@@johnswatchjoint Still the same hell every other day! lol You should try to put one of those San Martin quick adjust clasps on your Octopus to see if it fits. I have an extra one laying around here, and I dislike those Rolex style clasps as much as you do!

[@johnswatchjoint]

I have one of the old proxima 5 micro- adjust clasps so I'm gonna give it a go. Want something smaller. Sorry to hear that things are not looking up Dan. Keep the faith my friend! 🙏

[@danspanos]

@@johnswatchjoint Let me know if that works. Do they sell those clasps separately?

[@johnswatchjoint]

I haven't tried it yet but I'm sure if you asked and say you spoke to me then they might find one. They are the older clasps.

[@EdPenafiel]

I have tested the pagani PD1701 water resistance, both in the pool and sea and no issues whatsoever. Cracking watch 👌

[@johnswatchjoint]

It's definitely a lot better than the original watch I reviewed two years back...that one was awful so kudos to them for improving the quality AND the selection to rival the Swatch versions. 🙂

[@adk7962]

That’s a terrific collection sir! So the old guy likes vintage style huh? You don’t say…😆 I can say this because we’re not that far off in age, and I have similar tastes! Looking forward to future SOTC videos. Thanks!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks Albert. I appreciate your support as always 🙏😺🤗

[@a0r0a7]

Wow, love that Octopus K.

[@H0kram]

Can't wait for your personnal collection ;)

[@johnswatchjoint]

🤗

[@andrew4274-q4m]

Great taste in watches John. Very tempted with the Baltany Chronograph and the Watchdives at the end.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers Andrew 🙏

[@scottsj4625]

I enjoy your reviews. Because of a few of them, I bought when they had a sale the Thorn Pelegos homage watch to a Tudor Pelegos. I am not sure how to spell it but it is a 39mm Titanium Bracelet and watch case and the easiest watch bracelet I have ever adjusted as it requires no tools I enjoy it and it is comfortable. Plus it is a high-beat auto at 28,800 vpm.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Nice. That is a lovely watch and it was part of my collection for a while 👌

[@markmahood3093]

Yes! That's a cracking collection of AliExpress watches. Watchdives V2 is on my list for the next sale. I sold my PD v5. Regretting it...

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers Mark. The Watchdives is a cracker!

[@952651869]

Fantastic collection John! I Especially like the Baltany S205054 but all the watches are fantastic thanks for sharing!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers Jason. Thanks for the support as always 🤗😺

[@luicolangelo]

@johnswatchjoint Having experienced both the 62MAS and the Watchdives 1967 V2, which one would you recommend. Looking to add one of them during the 11.11 sale. I was leaning heavily towards the 62MAS until you swapped it out. Thanks!

[@johnswatchjoint]

You should have read my community post yesterday...I missed it so much I just re bought the 62mas. 🙃

[@luicolangelo]

@@johnswatchjoint Amazing. I just saw that. Did you get it on rubber or the female end link bracelet? Thanks for the prompt reply!

[@johnswatchjoint]

@luicolangelo haha. No I stuck with the FKM rubber strap yet again as it's true to the original and it's supremely comfy 🤗👌

[@BosunM8James]

Excellent collection and great reviews of all watches.

[@gargamel5418]

I was expecting to see a green San Martin SN0136 which is one of my favorites. Could you please share your grail and the rest of the collection? 😀

[@johnswatchjoint]

Coming shortly 😉

[@duncancaldwell6685]

Hey John, what’s the colour of the vario strap on the baltany? Looks sensational. ❤❤

[@johnswatchjoint]

It's a Crazy Horse Muddy Grey in 20mm

[@duncancaldwell6685]

Fantastic. Thanks mate

[@johnswatchjoint]

No probs 🙂

[@springbay1]

Cool to see your Chinese collection. I have none of them myself. I'm kind of surprised that you did not keep any Explorer. Perhaps that will get answered when you reveal your personal collection.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Yep...you got it 😉

[@ladykoala208]

Looking forward to seeing your next collection and your grail John. 🎉 Great video as always

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thank you. I hope you enjoyed it 😊

[@AdAstraStakePool]

Nice to put a face to the voice! I don't know which watch you should get rid of but definitely keep the San Martin at the 6-minute mark. That watch looks great.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks my friend 😊

[@WATCHingJames]

A great collection. Love that Baltany. I’m keen to get the black dial version.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers buddy 🤗

[@Stricko72]

State of the collection is one of my favourite formats. Really like seeing them and comparing my collection with the great and good ie you famous Utubers. No crossovers today unfortunately but looking forward to your vintage and personal sotc. Pick of the bunch for is that watchdives, as like you I love vintage skin divers (got a few, but nothing famous). Great video John cheers.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Glad you like them buddy 😌

[@martinbeardmore2540]

I love the pagarni , thanks.

[@felo6035]

Very nice selection, John. Awesome collection 👌

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers Rafael. I take it you and yours got through the storm unscathed....must've been a tad scary 😨

[@felo6035]

​@johnswatchjoint Thank you, John. We did well down here. Luckily, the storm didn't impact Miami much at all. Wishing you a wonderful week buddy.

[@johnswatchjoint]

you too my friend 😊

[@josephharvat6202]

I am with you on the San Martin GMT - it is the only model of theirs that really called my name. Just got mine about 6 weeks ago. :)

[@johnswatchjoint]

Nice 🙂

[@stevenmccarthy112]

Does that San Martin have good lume John? I like the vintage look as I am quite vintage myself.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Haha...I know the feeling! It's ok but I knew there would be a sacrifice with such a dial finish. It's ok to read for a couple of hours in the evening. During the day when moving from light to dark areas it is fine. I would rate it 6.5 out of 10. Hope this helps :)

[@brianalive3124]

Nice Collection John 👍👍👍👍 I m thinking about to buy the white pd 1701 V6 for my self. I will pull the trigger on this one. Keep up your good work on your videos and best regards from Germany.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers Brian. Let me know how you get on with it. Thanks for your support :)

[@Cur8or88]

Thanks John! Keep 'em coming.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Roger that 😎

[@elmoelms2743]

Excellent watch choices John, I really like the baltany chronograph

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thank you sir. I don't know why but revealing my personal collection makes me nervous....that's why it took so long haha 😆

[@luist.1919]

“Where Eagles Dare” by Iron Maiden 🤘🏼 great song and great collection! Is that case from AE too?

[@johnswatchjoint]

Hi buddy. The case I got from eBay I think. It was a good while back ;)

[@luist.1919]

@@johnswatchjoint I just recently got a similar looking case from AE. It was around $11 or so.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Yeah .mine wasn't expensive but it does the job 👌

[@luist.1919]

@@johnswatchjoint Watch case reviews? Just an idea for future episode ;-)

[@johnswatchjoint]

I toyed with the idea but they are large and hard to store and sell on. Everyone has different tastes too so I would end up buying half a dozen which I just can't store....I have 23 watches to list for sale just now....🫤

[@craiglibby1224]

Does that first one, the Escapement Time, have a screw down crown? Curious.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Yes

[@nedflanders3769]

Six great watches!! 👍🏻

[@robertdavies4644]

I'm not sure how you can let the Seestern 62 go for the Watch dives. I'd have to have both, theyre different enough.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Unfortunately I have to have a cut off. 18 watches total 😉

[@robertdavies4644]

@johnswatchjoint and here's me struggling with 5 watches and only two wrists

[@scottlewis2372]

That is a well curated Ali collection. 👍

[@johnswatchjoint]

😊Many thanks

[@swilkobarfingtoniii1642]

A very nice budget collection. If I had to pick one to unload it would be the Escapement Time... so plain, so blah. It's as inspiring to me as a bowl of oatmeal. For a dress watch I'd suggest buying something vintage. There's so many beautiful old watches that just need a simple strip, clean and lube. I have an old Bulova from 1959 and after a service it runs perfectly. I should add that until recent times it would have been considered 'tres gauche' to wear a dress watch with lume on it.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Make sure you subscribe . As I said in the video, this is just my AliExpress collection. My Vintage collection and Main collection are separate and include my grail and dress watch :)

[@swilkobarfingtoniii1642]

@@johnswatchjoint I did hear you mention that you had a couple dozen altogether. I think that's about the upper limit I could go as well... My own collection is at 16 now and I think I've managed at least "one of everything." A couple nice dress watches (no lume! :) ) Honorable mention: a nice Glycine "field' watch that ticked a lot of boxes when I bought it - Bronze case, red dial, high beat Swiss movement. Plus, sitting in a powered winder it hasn't gained more than a few seconds in months and months. Truly beautiful to me... A Keeper. Most of the rest are diver/ skin diver type. I look at my wrist and see a Steeldive "65 ORIS" homage and it's just as pretty as a little button there.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing buddy ☺️

[@GarethRobertson45]

Glad you're happy with your collection. 👍🏼

[@ColonelJGHyde]

Nice collection really love the Octopus too what a dial love the colour. A lot like the Rolex turn o graph similar bezel but better looking. I've got another favourite now 😁

[@johnswatchjoint]

Totally 👍

[@russelldold4827]

The Escapement Time H0300 ticks my boxes, too.

[@russelldold4827]

Really looking forward to seeing your vintage collection!

[@johnswatchjoint]

With everything going on just now it's on the back burner till after the big sale. So many watches...so little time 😜

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

Let the Pagani go. I think that Baltany is excellent, rotating bezels are always great.

[@JonTheComputerDoctor]

A fine collection John, you have good taste.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks Jon. I thought you would appreciate it! 😊

[@RanmaSaotome12]

Love the watches but besides that that watch box is beautiful

[@johnswatchjoint]

The watch box wasn't expensive. I bought it from eBay before I started the channel 🤗

[@Happyfacehotwheels]

I like all of them but the Baltany is my pick. The Pagani design looks better in black. The WD should lose the 3,6, and 9 on the dial.

[@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215]

Aye John we have the same exact taste in Ali Express watches. I have many The same or similar models in my collection usually in slightly different colourways. The Octopus Kraken is indeed a winner into the six, maybe lose the Baltany Khaki Aviation Pilot Homage S2076 or the Escapement time H0300? Both perform similar functions I feel. Or maybe just increase the watch box to a twelve slot. To me the San Martin Root beer is on my collection list for this sale time! Darren from down under.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cheers Darren. Thanks for tuning in buddy. Good to hear from you 🤗😼

[@NYGOLD]

Great collection!!!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Glad you like them!

[@jazzman5598]

Fine vid John! Thanks

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks 👍

[@c.s2001]

I enjoyed watching this video thanks.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks for watching 🤗

[@myturkishlife1777]

It's funny how the pagani moon watch uses the same model number 1701 as the star ship enterprise 😁 Nice collection.. Kind regards from Turkey 👍

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks for watching 🤗

[@zillsburyy1]

5:19 ordered that last week

[@johnswatchjoint]

Well done. You'll love it 😉

[@jez-s]

I’m stunned the Seestern 62MAS has gone!!!! 😢

[@johnswatchjoint]

...me too

[@EsoRimerCz]

If you buy 6 slot box, you definitelly find 7 "must have" watches (at least)

[@johnswatchjoint]

...it's always the way! 🤣

[@YKYuji]

I think this would be the right time to upgrade the white Pagani Speedmaster to the WD 1862!

[@johnswatchjoint]

As I said in the video, I will be doing a battle video so you can see whether the WD is as good or better at its higher price 😉

[@dunderhay9169]

No bad watches there 👍 That salmon dial isn't really a dress watch, it could be a GADA or everyday watch. Can't you have 6 in the box and one on wrist? 😉

[@johnswatchjoint]

Haha...spoken like a true watch enthusiast...plus one in the car, one inthe biscuit tin, one on the mantelpiece....😂

[@CUSTODIAN70]

Hello John.Beautiful collection you've got there!And now you show us two more...I think it's high time to get greedy,and increase the number of the collection to ten....nice,round figure,isn't it?How is your health,btw?

[@johnswatchjoint]

Hi buddy. All good thanks. Fitter and stronger 💪😊

[@Skurtle]

Do i understand it correctly that those 6 in the box have their fixed spots? But overall a very nice collection! Wear them in good health! PS: I was waiting for that OK

[@johnswatchjoint]

Unfortunately the collection is forever moving around...it's my current collection. There have been 4 that I've been through really!

[@AckoMunze]

That field escapement time is the definition of "meh", looks like a wall clock. But that is just me not liking field watches whatsoever. On the opposite end, name "octopus kraken" is just brutal, but the watch itself is pretty cool. Remaining 5 are solid!! Boxed SM is nicer than the non-boxed SM at the end, so GMT is rightfully in the box. I would swap the field watch with Baltany w10 😆. Very cool collection as is! That new Baltany that replaced W10 takes the cake for me.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thanks for the brutally honest opinion! The first field watch is a homage to the legendary Hamilton field mechanical at less than a tenth of the price of the OG... in case you didn't recognise it...one of the brands biggest sellers ;)

[@AckoMunze]

@@johnswatchjoint John, I had zero interest in bashing your collection 🙂, love your channel and reviews. Know perfectly well about H khaki, but I find it highly overrated and entirely don't like its design(s), but that is just my unkind opinion of Hamilton and their bloated prices.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Haha. No offence taken my friend and your comments taken in good heart. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion 🤗

[@bifflee3603]

I really like that san martin

[@johnswatchjoint]

It's one of their better watches 🤗

[@AlexanderB.]

It won't come as a surprise for you mate, but we come from different places as far as sapphire or mineral crystals are concerned. I never shattered a sapphire crystal but I've had the experience that ever mineral crystal watch picked up scratches sooner or later.

[@johnswatchjoint]

☺️....what did you think of the collection though?

[@AlexanderB.]

@@johnswatchjoint It goes without saying: it's a fabulous collection! 💯

[@johnswatchjoint]

🙂😺

[@nicokruger]

nice collection

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thank you 😊

[@marlowkaplan3584]

I'm waiting till watch dives puts their new logo on all their watches .

[@johnswatchjoint]

Sounds like a plan. There will be no difference in quality but the new logo is 1000% better! :)

[@gyrfalcon7332]

Let the newest Baltany watch go. You already have enough field watches/field style.

[@oweng7987]

I started getting into watches about 18 months ago. Since then I've bought 28 Aliexpress watches and about 50 straps and bracelets from them, plus half a tonne of 'watch tools', string bars, clasps etc. As well as multiple watches from elsewhere. Somebody please help me, how do I make it stop!!!!! 🤣

[@johnswatchjoint]

You can't....welcome to the dark side 🤠

[@oweng7987]

@@johnswatchjoint I’m screwed 😂

[@johnswatchjoint]

Pretty much haha 😂

[@ccooper8785]

Is it just me or do others also want to grab Pagani Design gently by the throat and explain the inadvisability of omitting the iconic dots at the 12 o'clock on the Speedy ? No? Only me then? Hopefully they have updated their photos as they still showed the dots of the v3 when I bought my v4.

[@johnswatchjoint]

I believe it was to stop them being sued...

[@ccooper8785]

@@johnswatchjoint Oh, I may have to rethink my plans to release my "Faux-Lex" brand of watches then 😊

[@violinmke]

Everyone should have one dress watch just in case so the Pagani would go if it was was me.

[@rayalix]

I think lose the Pagani, it's the only one that looks like a cheap copy. Replace it with the beautiful Octopus and that's a collection to be proud of.

[@a0r0a7]

Much better alternative to the moonswatch. In this case the Chinese did a better job than Swatch.

[@johnnemo6509]

So deathmatch challenge it is! so two chronographs Baltany vs. pagani.....Baltany wins flawless victory!....two balany's in the mix....two Baltanys enter one Baltany leaves....Baltany military chronology scrapes the win over. the pilot...so two spaces made for the Octopus Kraken and the San Martin. Why would I keep the Escapement time when that appears the weakest link?...my view every collection needs a beater and the khaki homage is priced as a beater even though it looks almost too nice to call it that. Interesting question about dress watches do they have a place these days? hard to say. For me if I feel an occasion needs a dress watch then I'm thinking understated but classy and I generally reach for one of my vintage mechanical watches like a pre 1950's Gruen, Elgin, or Smiths Empire. I've had my eye on an Orient bambino for sometime ...is a seagull 1963 a dress watch? dunno but I would wear it as one. cool collection thanks!

[@johnswatchjoint]

Hi John. My Vintage collection and Main collection will solve your riddles 🤗

[@johnnemo6509]

@@johnswatchjoint Very much looking forward to it! While a lot of interesting stuff is being done by watch makers in China ala AE. Diversifying to look at different areas of the watch world is great! I do like to think about the history, the craftsmen who created them and the people who owned them when I put a vintage watch on my wrist👍

[@johnswatchjoint]

@johnnemo6509 You and me both buddy ☺️

[@chanslorvalorum6905]

No TANDORIO ..,?

[@johnswatchjoint]

I did have the Tandorio SKX and the W10 for a while but the collection does change as new watches are produced 😌

[@originalboondi]

Stop procastinating and just get a 12 slot watch box m8

[@johnswatchjoint]

Remember...I have two other watch boxes ! 🤕

[@originalboondi]

@@johnswatchjoint only 3 boxes, armature. ... lol

[@johnswatchjoint]

VERY disciplined 😉

[@danspanos]

@@johnswatchjoint I have 3 watch boxes as well, but they are 2 12 slot, and a 20 slot... All full! lol 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@johnv6542]

My favorite is the watch dives ❤❤❤ but that octopus is sexy aswell 😍

[@johnswatchjoint]

Great watches both 🤗

[@bumsebieneSum]

Very nice collection. However, in my opinion each aliexpress collection has to include a seagull 1963. The movement is so phenomenal. Cheers

[@ribhavgupta6148]

I don't agree. I think it's overrated. The movement is great, sure. But in my collecting journey, I've always thought of buying something which I like to look at rather than just for its 'importance' or 'heritage'. Same way I'll never buy a PRX or a Khaki field

[@johnswatchjoint]

I did for about 9 months and never wore it. Great occasional piece 😌

[@MPiKMS72]

I'd just buy a bigger box to be honest. 😅

[@johnswatchjoint]

Haha ..I'd be divorced 😢

[@MPiKMS72]

@@johnswatchjoint Yeah... A new box might solve some problems but create others I guess! 😃. It reminds me of old hunters I knew who would leave home carrying an empty gun case so their wife didn't know when they came back home with a new one in it... Lol

[@johnswatchjoint]

😂

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

Just get a dozen slot box. Problem solved. LOL!

[@johnswatchjoint]

But no wife or home anymore. My other watches total 12 so that's three boxes already 😂

[@wngimageanddesign9546]

@@johnswatchjoint I have no wife or house anymore! Damn divorce! And she stole my watch collection! All the expensive Swiss and Japanese models! And it wasn't over my watches either. Shit happens! That was a decade ago, I only had the watch I was wearing on my wrist...a Seiko Black Monster. I suffered PTSD. Until my mother passed away in Dec. I put that Black Monster back on my wrist to fly home. That rekindled something in me. Then I discovered Pagani Design. And that led to AliExpress. The rest is history. I won't say how many watches I've added to a new collection! LOL! But one thing for sure, life is too short to worry about such minor things like too many watches that make you happy. When I think about how this new collection in total costs lest than one of my previous Swiss mechanical watches! And now I have homages of those Swiss brands that rival their build quality. The value is astonishing, as well as the fun factor. Enjoy this moment in time.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Absolutely my friend 👌

[@AMore429]

Everything is a sales pitch 😅

[@johnswatchjoint]

Nope

[@colmfarrell1997]

octopus kraken might just be the single worst brand name of all time. Who in their right mind came up with that as a name to represent a watch brand.

[@johnswatchjoint]

I dunno the same as those who can up with white bread (Blancpain) Or Adidas or Rolex / Durex ???

[@colmfarrell1997]

@@johnswatchjoint it's a shame because their watches are quite the proposition otherwise. I just can't deal with the name. Great video as well.

[@johnswatchjoint]

I hear what you're saying but when you put this on and the compliments flow...job done! Ask yourself this...how many people have been within 2 feet of your watch? 🤗

[@colmfarrell1997]

@@johnswatchjoint I hear that 100% and I agree to a large extent. I see watches as being something classy especially in an age of smart watches, and I feel the name just cripples that classy ethos. At least for myself that is. I wouldn't dare begrudge anyone else's joy, I just struggle to find it myself in a name like octopus kraken.

[@johnhunterpPhD]

​@@colmfarrell1997what's a Rolex? You were just conditioned to like that name

[@caktaylor]

Bye, PD-1701.

[@photobeijing6682]

🥰 Keep the six, leave out the dress watch 100% Great to have you back John, Number 1 watch reviewer.😛 RESPECT THE WORK SUBSCRIBE GUYS.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Thank you! I second that! 😅