SKMEI vs. SANDA: Battle Of The Full Metal Homage Watches | Skmei 1456 vs. Sanda 390

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

*There are links to buy both of these watches on AliExpress and eBay in the description of this video!*

[@neilpiper9889]

Only 30 metres of water resistance on both. Not for me.

[@perrystevens7307]

I have the skmie watch and no problem in swimming. Totally ok, and also the Sanda finish is horrible.. The Skmie is by far better quality, and also rust problems have none on the Skmie.. Skmie is a better watch in my opinion. God Bless, and thanks for your opinion and review!!

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with the Skmei!

[@TheGoodwolfe]

Thanks for the comparison! I've had the Skmei over a year & it has become my daily wearer/beater despite a case of nicer watches. I really like the accuracy ( just a few seconds fast a month), and I really like the overall look, feel, & basic functions, plus it surprisingly satisfies as an alternative to the full metal G-shock. Also, it's so cheap I have no concerns about whether I destroy it, lose it, etc.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your experience! I'm glad you enjoy your Skmei 😊

[@מאירשהם]

I was looking for a comparison between these two watches, thank you! Great video Aviv.

[@zepp3lin]

I bought an original Casio G Shock DW5600E-1 and Bought the Metal and Bracelet Casing design for it, it's made better than both the Skmei & Sanda. The end result you get original Casio Gshock movement that looks almost exactly the same as the GMW-B5000G-1DR. Of course, you still can't beat the price of skemei & sanda but for about US100 I will go the Casio route with the Steel Case & Bracelet.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

That's another great budget friendly option, but it is also costs 5 times more than the Skmei\Sanda.

[@sped6954]

I have two of those 5600s, one I left alone and the other I bought a silver bezel kit from one seller, and a black bracelet from another. The end result is a pretty cool looking watch that weighs almost triple its original weight lol!

[@romant1127]

Thank you for this vid. I was choosing between these two watches and it really helped me a lot. Sanda is the winner for me, because it has better water resistance, replaceable bracelet and more uniform backlight, which should look awesome with it's inverted screen version.

[@brandonlanois1734]

Ok, but you can't wear the Sanda, because it will hurt your eye. That bumpy text is extremely ugly.

[@romant1127]

@@brandonlanois1734 I just used a thin sharpie to blacken the text. It looks pretty good overall. Besides, I don't really mind the text. It's not like it swears at you or anything :)

[@brandonlanois1734]

@@romant1127 All right than

[@Alias_Anybody]

The 50m WR and Countdown/Dual Time are IMHO the most important factors for each. I wish there was one model with both.

[@timtimecollector9808]

Great review. I've had a Casio G-Shock m5600 tough solar for about 10 years, it's the best watch I've owned. After seeing your review I bought the skmei and sanda. I prefer the sanda as it's a closer copy of the Casio but it fails on a basic level. The wording on the screen is in the wrong position (light button is bottom right not top right) and "receiving" is pure fakery. At least the skmei is genuine in its features. At these rock bottom prices they are both a great buy though 👍

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience!

[@idletime]

Thanks for another great video. Answers several questions I've been wondering about I really appreciate it. I've been wanting to pick up a metal G-Shock Omage and thanks to your help I will definitely the ordering a Sanda. The big thing for me on this one is the blue backlight & a better water resistance rating and I think it's built a little nicer as well.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

I'm glad you enjoyed my video and that it helped you choose!

[@HarmonicaTab]

Are you satisfied? Are you still using

[@EliteSim]

Awesome comparison mate, enjoyed the format of it, really surprised by how good the sanda is, I think the skmei has better finishing but I prefer the dial (screen) on the sanda, if they could be mixed, that would be perfect.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thanks Weston, I also think that the Sanda dial on the Skmei will be the best looking mix

[@stevec5465]

Buy the DW-5600 for $40. Then buy a stainless steel case for it for $20 on Alibaba. Done. Or the case and bracelet for $40. Still Done.

[@markthomas741]

I have two SKMEI 1456 swimming is fine with them I have the Sanda 390 on order I'm interested to have one to compare in person to the SKMEI's. Thanks for the review!

[@Blooming-Soul]

The display of Skmei is more brighter, - Sanda has a darker and cheaper display - it is more difficult to read in hard conditions. I'm talking about a display without using backlight.

[@forthefunofit5487]

The SKMEI has a better looking bezel. The Sanda just looks a little rough. I choose the SKMEI for the band, looks and comfort.

[@harryflashman2001]

I'm Skmei all the way, but the Sanda model number 293 is perhaps the best Casio 5600 homage on Aliexpress. Love the channel!

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thanks Harry!

[@sped6954]

I'll have to look at that one. Have you seen the SKMEI 1628? It's a very, very good copy, right down to the same BullBar fitting it. I think the some 1628 might be just a tiny bit thinner, but it's really, really close. Ok, time to have a peek at the SANDA 293 real quick.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I've been waiting to see this. I'd have to agree with you, I think the Sanda is the better overall watch. Really good comparison review mate.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thanks for watching my man

[@djm5k]

I believe Skmei and Sanda are manufactured by the same company (including Smael). They are all made in the same factory town in China.

[@rsg5850]

Wondering if anyone removed the bezwzl marking (skmei). Was thinking of sanding the skmei marking.

[@chnacr2]

Excellent review! Can the bracelets of these watches be used on an actual G shock DW5600? Will it fit properly?

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thank you! I don't think it will fit a gshock

[@chnacr2]

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection That's unfortunate. It could've been a source of super cheap bracelets for gshocks

[@ivanmontenegro6947]

The answer is negative...

[@3rdstone1]

As a tiny wrist owner it seems I have to go for the Sanda here. As soon as I noticed how the end links didn't curve down as I wished on both these, I of course has to choose the one that's closest to my wrist. And the one that you could change the link/strap. My work horse companion is a G-Shock DW 5600 in all stealth black. It never lets me down, regardless what harsh environment it will experience at work with me. Also, that resin band conforms perfectly to my smaller wrist without a problem. I always thought though it would've been nice having a similar watch just for fun but little blingy in all metal. I would never pay the price for those metal Casios though, just to have an inferior version of my trusty work watch when it comes to durability. Hence these homages would fit perfect.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

That's a great point. I also have a DW5600, it's a really great work horse that you can beat around and it will survive anything. I wouldn't pay for a metal G-Shock either, so these two homages scratch that itch. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to share your thoughts!

[@3rdstone1]

Damn, this turned out way longer that I intended to, but here we go. I got my Sanda quite recently, and I went for the black one with negative display. I had no expectations at this price but it's fun to compare to my trusty DW5600BB I use at work, which I managed to get at around $80 at a sale in my country (a good deal were I'm living). This one was bought just for fun, a watch that with it's colour theme and more shinier finish suits me when going to rock clubs etc (not much of that since quite some time though lol). I was expecting that the negative display would be quite hard to read on this one, and of course it's worse than the DW5600BB but the back light is fine so no real problems for me, considering the purpose for this watch. Otherwise the only thing I honestly can complain about for this ridiculously low price is the bracelet, especially the clasp. It's truly horrible lol. Seiko 5 and cheap Casio bracelets you're all forgiven lol. That little safety clasp wont ever stay in place. I've tried to squeeze it tighter with a couple of tools, but to no success. A positive thing though was that all the links except the ends on the bracelet were adjustable, important for me with a tiny wrist and quite uncommon. I wish more bracelets had that feature. I'm planning to get one of these ~ $5 clasps at Aliexpress which will be better than this abomination. Otherwise the watch is fine if you just want the looks (and basic functions) of a steel G-Schock style watch without paying the high price of the Casio ones (which are inferior to the original G-Schocks, the steel ones would be looking totally beat up at my work pretty quickly). G-Schock style watches in steel are more close to fashion watches for me. Which is perfectly fine. Oh yes, I also need to get a thin black sharpie pencil to take out the texts "sport watch" and "water resist" IN WHITE (!) on the bezel lol. OK, finally rant's over lol.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Haha, If I got you right, you're enjoying your new, less than perfect, affordable watch 😊 Well, keep enjoying it and I hope you can go clubbing again soon 😄

[@3rdstone1]

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection Oh, that's a great term: New less than perfect affordable watch, but still enjoyable! With a new clasp it sure will be :)

[@gonzalobecerralecaros4603]

Gran gran vídeo. Muy buena comparación. No existe un video asi en Español. Saludos desde Chile

[@hamdifouzai4713]

I prefer skmei

[@delaCruzChaico]

In my opinion Case and Caseback points are for SKMEI

[@wolfgangandrewx2416]

hmm less than a 20 each... maybe buy both?

[@JamieChorley]

I own the SKMEI watch of these, and I honestly think the best case scenario would be being able to just remove the bracelet and replace it with a leather/rubber strap. although I'm not sure it'd be possible. The actual watch itself is decent for the cash.

[@jovangavrilovic7534]

What is the different between this and a G-Shock DW5600 in size? I am thinking of buying a Sanda and put a stainless steel case (which is made for G-Shock DW5600) on it also been bought from Ali. Could it be possible?

[@MarkP001]

Great video thanks. I've just ordered the sanda as a have smaller wrists so might look slightly better. Can I ask about the cases on AliExpress. I had a quick look but can't find one in reference to the sanda, they are all for the DW5600, 5610 etc. Is this what I should be looking for for size and fitting for the SANDA? Thank you again 👍🏼

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great video, you’re giving Jody a run for his $! Soon you will hit 5K subs!!

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thanks buddy, I am humbled 😊

[@Patelivision]

I think I'd choose the skmei just bc I like it's aesthetics better. If I want something that will genuinely stand up to water, I think an authentic gshock is the way to go.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

That is also a good way to look at it!

[@sosyalstok7598]

Dude, do you know how much the price of a g-shock wristwatch is? Not everyone is lucky in this life. In my country, people are trying to take care of their families with 200 dollars. Unfortunately there is not much choice for them :( Look at the name of the channel again

[@Patelivision]

@@sosyalstok7598 Hey man my comment wasn't meant to mean offense. I was simply stating that I like the looks of the skmei and that the better waterproofing of the sanda wouldn't me worth it for me.

[@sosyalstok7598]

@@Patelivision I have not commented on which watch you like or not. I criticized the comparison of two cheap wristwatch comparisons with the g-shock watch. That part of your comment is wrong

[@Patelivision]

@@sosyalstok7598 yup im wrong

[@rumatadestora]

Hello. Have you changed the bracelet on Sanda? I just bought them, but the bracelet is really low quality and I want to change it but I don't know how wide it should be

[@dmitryche8905]

Skmei has a much better screen. What difference does it make what bracelet, if you have to look closely to see the time.

[@dereksreviews-collectables7185]

How accurate is the time keeping for both over a month or two?And how wide is the sanda lug to lug?I will review skmei version

[@markgrieves1307]

I'm a little late getting to this one. I bought the Skmei. My wrist too, is 7 inches. It's a very comfortable watch to wear after sizing it. On a quick look it wins for shape and on a less superficial level it wins for functionality offering the dual time zone function etc. The bezel brushing is poor in my opinion. I've painted the lettering out in silver grey enamel paint. Also I didn't even know that Sanda had made one. And I think that I heard you say that Skmei manufacture for Casio, which was a surprise. Aviv that was a very professional presentation and production. Excellent and thank you. 👍

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thank you very much Mark 😊 By the way, I didn't say that Skmei manufacture for Casio, I have never heard that. Enjoy your watch in good health!

[@markgrieves1307]

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection It must my age and general decrepitude Aviv. I'll have to run it through again to find out the part where my mind has lied to me. I'm still waiting for the devil to tell me the truth and it's not going to happen. Mind you I went crazy trying to set the Skmei. What was easy in the 1980s I can't do so well today, but I try, I keep at it. Your videos are excellent Aviv. I've got a few to catch up on. Thank you. 👍

[@rsg5850]

For low end watches you can't expect much and both the bracelets are below avg. At least with Sanda you can change the straps

[@Ronit_Ray]

Great video! Aviv, can you review the Sanda 6002 sometime? I think it's a really neat looking ana-digi.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Maybe someday! Thanks for watching, Ronit!

[@AliasEveWatches]

Definitely the Sanda 390 is overshadowed! It deserves more attention. While the case finishing looks better on the Skmei (the Sanda’s black text is less crisp), the backlight is better. I think the Sanda will also probably rust like the Skmei, so im also expecting that. Size-wise, theyre really close to each other. I know both won’t look good on my 6.25” wrist. I was looking into the smaller ladies version of the Skmei 1456, the Skmei 1433, but the orange backlight is a turn off. Would you know if there is a ladies’ version of the Sanda 390?

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

I don't think there's a ladies version of the Sanda... But it does feel smaller than the Skmei. It could be interesting to see the ladies version of the Skmei though. Love you new logo btw!

[@AliasEveWatches]

My Affordable Watch Collection Thanks! :) I will look for the ladies version of the Sanda.

[@BTBHSOHBOY]

The Sanda's lug width is listed as 22mm on AliExpress. Is that correct?

[@efenditan7372]

the leather combo sold me sanda immediately, yes what is the lug width?

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

It is definitely no 22mm. The width of the strap you can put in is 18mm. The leather one in the video is a modded 24mm strap, that was cut to fit 18mm lug width.

[@BTBHSOHBOY]

Thanks!

[@efenditan7372]

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection just like retro casio lug width, need to cut wider strap to fit nicely

[@danielf6534]

Comprei um Sanda 390 e estou muito feliz. o relógio é muito preciso: atrasa somente 12/14 segundos ao mês.

[@fernandoberger5186]

Awesome video.. I have a regular skmei and I do like it a lot bit got the all metal sanda and it's by far my new favorite, but I was considering the metal skmei ... I would recommend the sanda even though it's missing some features.

[@la_trastienda]

Great video comparison. I'm the owner of a Skmei and now I'll give a chance to the Sanda

[@ivanmontenegro6947]

I have them both for long time and I can see that the Samda is taking better the pass of the time, the Skmei does not have the shinning on the pushers that used to be when was new, the Samda looks like new...

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Many people said their Skmei case started to rust over time.

[@ivanmontenegro6947]

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection that's true, I prefer the Samda... Regards from Colombia, south america...

[@richardabazley]

You should have given the Skmei an extra 3 points for "X Factor". The sportwatch logo on the Sanda just looks tacky and the brushing on the case looks terrible by comparison in your close ups...

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Maybe I'll add "X Factor" points to my next comparison video! I definitely see your point.

[@ob4149]

Great review aloof

[@sosyalstok7598]

Thanks Aviv has been a nice comparison. I think sanda 390 is a better wristwatch. The most important feature that makes it stand out is that it can be separated from the watch case. The service life of the Skmei watch will be shorter. When it is damaged at the slightest, it will go to the trash because its part cannot change. Only the brightness of the Skmei watch attracts people. But at the end of 1 year there will be garbage.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

I agree, thanks for your input!

[@ivanmontenegro6947]

I'm totally agree with you...

[@somewhereintimewatchreviews]

Great head to head I have to say I was surprised with the result, & I still prefer the skmei shock I think it just looks better, as for the water resistance I can say that the skmei would be fine in the pool or the river or the washing machine for that matter 😂

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

This calls for an indurance test 🤔 Thanks for watching!

[@somewhereintimewatchreviews]

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection there's one coming! 😁

[@chrisr8112]

Great video, I have the silver skmei which I got for 12gbp about 3 months ago, I like the weight and size as I have 8 inch wrists. Tempted to get the sanda for comparison following the video, I can always flog one on ebay and not likely to lose anything.... thx

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thanks for watching and for sharing 😊

[@martintran7411]

Thx. The video was very helpfull. I hope you go on.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thank you, I'm glad you found this useful 😊

[@martintran7411]

@MyAffordableWatchCollection It was very useful. I made my decision. Thanks again.

[@feduzerr3140]

accuracy? claimed battery life time? Casio has 15-30 sec per month. China is able to do same, but does it there? Casio has 10 years battery at some of g-shocks and cheaper models

[@RossWristWatchLove]

Nice battle great video!

[@watchreviews4k]

Excellent content. Keep up the good work. Regards.

[@marcoslorenzomiguelez9071]

The sanda is stainless steel???

[@76notam]

good video , but for me the movment is important ! , i buy Chinese watches with Japan movment , more regular ( precision ) than Chinese movment 👍

[@sped6954]

I bought a SKMEI 1456 on AliExpress a couple months ago. It really didn't look as nice in person as it did on any of the seller pages. It took a little while for me to figure it out, but the whole front of the watch is flat. To be honest, it's downright ugly in person, and it's all because of the little bit of depth that it's missing. If the crystal was countersunk, just by a few millimeters, it would have made all the difference in the world. I've never owned a SANDA watch, so I have no idea how it looks in person as far as the crystal's depth is concerned. Quality wise, the SANDA just looks really cheap, so I can't imagine it's any better in person. On the back of the 1456, once you take the case back off, good luck snapping it back into place. I actually destroyed mine just putting the cover back on. When conventional methods failed, I had to go brutal on it. I reached the point where the watch was already garbage, so I wanted to see just how much it was going to take to get the cover back on. I tried hammering it... No good. I had to secure one side of the watch in a bench vise, and squeezed the other side with a large pair of Channel-Lock pliers to finally get that satisfying CLICK, which told me that the cover was finally on. On the plus side, with all the beating and hammering and crushing it took to get it back on, the movement is still in perfect condition, so there's always that to take away. Yep, the movement is still in the watch housing, and it all still works exactly how it's supposed to work, even though the watch is no longer wearable. I can't say anything about the SANDA, but by all means, avoid the SKMEI, which actually means a lot coming from me because I actually like most of the SKMEI watches I've purchased.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

I know it's not supposed to be a funny story, but that was hilarious 😂 Now I know never to open the case back on my SKMEI 😅

[@sped6954]

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection That's ok... No worries here. If I'm going to destroy a housing, I'd only do it to a cheap watch. By the time I got to the point where I clamped it in a vise, I had long since given up on being nice to it or worrying about damaging it and I was just kind of having a little fun with it.

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

Nice comparison of the two.

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thanks Bob 😊

[@idletime]

Ordered my Sanda 390 as well as an Addies "tritium" military / dive style watch w/ an extra khaki zulu strap & a black Zulu strap to go with it after catching a review from the shiny things Channel and you have to admit that khaki strap on there looks pretty damn Sharp 😇

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Enjoy your new watches 😀

[@idletime]

@@MyAffordableWatchCollection I'm sure I will and thanks again and I'm glad I watched your comparison video again a little bit ago because I noticed something that I didn't catch last time around. On the Skmei you cant change the watchband. Ie: if for whatever reason say you break the watch band, if you can't get it fixed you're screwed.

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

The SKMEI is just a better looking watch and looks better quality. Good head to head and definitely makes sense. Nice job 👍

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

Thanks Avg. Joe!

[@stephenkeppie1308]

I agree about the looks. The words Sport Watch at the top kinda drags it down.

[@azmanrasid]

Can we change bazel to g shock??? LoL

[@Watchheath]

Great Vid just bought the black skmei yesterday 🙄

[@MyAffordableWatchCollection]

How many of those do you need??

[@Watchheath]

I’ve got a mod idea on the black I’ll send you pics

[@kurtberg2765]

SANDA

[@spaceman-pe5je]

nice video

[@vp-vl8bk]

Я купил sanda, они лучше. Ближе к оригиналу.

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

I like both brands... The Skmei is more fine.

[@MPecanha73]

Tks! 🇧🇷

[@FEARLESSbeast1]

Just received the Sanda . 😏. Utterly disgusting watch, pulls the hair and the zinc aluminium alloy feels terrible. You better keep it tight on your wrist otherwise the bracelet noise is unbearable. DO NOT BUY. Not sure about the other option, skmei (I ordered a plastic one) though from them, the 1471 Update: received Skmei, much better quality, u can tell is water resistant but is kinda like the casio king turtle size (wich I'm still chewing my balls for not buying one for 45,00£ from TK MAX) Long story short, just wanna say that casio can get u better deals around 15~20£ and they stand behind their product. Argos is the best and check tk maxx, there r always deals. For my beloved Americans: u guys get the best deals in the world

[@halimtomi156]

l prefer sanda

[@goodlifebdg]

Sanda black is better. Skmei silver is better

[@kmilbabiel3340]

For me both are the same

[@Дальнийвосток-р1н]

Санда лучше

[@zuletapintor]

I don't think you've seen these videos . kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKuteo1smpZsntk The Skmei is far superior