Sugess has been knocking on San Martin’s door for a year already
@gradtechie Жыл бұрын
Both are same brands already 😂
@markokoli7460 Жыл бұрын
@@gradtechiethey are not the same company
@greg616211 ай бұрын
@@markokoli7460same manufacturing I bet
@WristWatching Жыл бұрын
Great review, Steve! Gorgeous dial execution, I like this much more than the Cronos. That instant day/date switch is impressive, I had to replay that section multiple times to catch it!
@andrewd7586 Жыл бұрын
Steve I’d buy the Sugess just for that almost precise day/date change! I have a few high end watches that can’t match that!👏🏼😎👍🏼
@MettaLovingKindness6 ай бұрын
After owning 7 watches I have realized that my favorite " The watch for life" is " Rolex Day Date" (Homages). My love for day dates started with Citizen AW0100-86A. I have recently bought Pagani DD40 Green dial with Gold bracelet and love it to bits. I dream of getting a more expensive Sugess ice blue day date in the near future , may be as a gift to my self when I become a father again. I love your videos. May you and your family be well and happy. With metta loving kindness to you and your family.
@EscapeWheel6 ай бұрын
I appreciate the kind words, and right back at ya'! I found just the opposite with the DD homages. I love the look and the thought of wearing them but always felt too flashy for me in the end. 🤷
@MettaLovingKindness6 ай бұрын
@@EscapeWheel Mr Steve, My Pagani watch came un-regulated and it gains around 30 seconds per day . I am wondering if this Sugess day date comes regulated ? If not what Chinese brands regulate their watches before shipping ? This is because I have somewhat of an OCD regarding the accuracy of watches. May be that is why I love Casio and Citizen so much as they are super accurate even after months. I really appreciate your reviews and insights on KZbin and Reddit and we immensely enjoy the fruits of your work. Thank you and may you be well.
@EscapeWheel6 ай бұрын
@@MettaLovingKindness Pagani definitely does NOT regulate their movements. I'd say only a couple do regulate and only 1 guaranteed. Proxima does indeed regulate, and they send a picture before they send the watch. I believe San Martin and IXDAO also regulate. Possibly Baltany as well. If you stick to quartz movements you'll be happier. VK chronographs, and VH31 3 handers
@xxraverxxonxtacy Жыл бұрын
Probably my fav El Presidente homage, props to Sugess for using the president Clasp and not a 🦋 Clasp. Thanks for the review 👍
@realping9000 Жыл бұрын
Another very nice video! My DD40 should be there by the end of next week. I ordered the version with the black dial. It takes Sugess a whole week to send the clock off
@1MinuteWatchReviews Жыл бұрын
Great review. I suspect I’m not alone in thinking that a 36mm version would sell really well.
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm sure many would like a 36mm
@gideonMorrison Жыл бұрын
I wouldn't get anything else. 36mm needed!!
@kleinbottled7910 ай бұрын
@@gideonMorrison Yup, only interested in this model as a 36mm.
@stephenhuber1079 Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve! I love both the Cronos and Sugess watches shown in this episode. I have the Cronos on my wish list in that color way for awhile now, and just put the Sugess on the list last week. Both great homages of two of my favorite watches.
@MyNameIsGhost3 ай бұрын
Which did u end up getting? Im like literally about to buy the sugess as we speak but wanted to rewatch this before i pulled the trigger
@stephenhuber10793 ай бұрын
@@MyNameIsGhostI ended up buying a Cronos “sub m” homage because of a great price.
@adk7962 Жыл бұрын
Great review as always. That instant switch over on the date is pretty damn cool. I only have Seiko movements and have worked overnight shifts watching them agonizingly switch the date over a three hour span. Ha! Seestern is hands down my favorite Ali Brand, but I’ve never really given Sugess a look. That may be changing. Thanks again!
@MyNameIsGhost3 ай бұрын
I think (but could be wrong) sugess and seestern are the same brand in the same way seiko and Lorus are the same brand or i guess more so king seiko and seiko
@adk79623 ай бұрын
@@MyNameIsGhost I think you’re absolutely right. I think Sugess is like Lexus and Seestern is more like Toyota, but Seestern seems to make just Homages.
@davidsherrick8982 ай бұрын
I just got mine, screws are destroyed! I hammered the screw pins back in, scratches everywhere. Looks like a used watch, and only had it for two hours. It's definitely going to be a beater watch now! I ordered the 'Daytona ' Sugess on sale, also. If the screws are like this one, it's getting sent back! And all stick to San Martin's. 5 San Martin's now and never an issue!
@dunderhay9169 Жыл бұрын
Great in depth review as always 👍 . The bling bezel, polished case and bracelet are just too much, a leather strap would tone it down, but 21mm lugs 👎
@XjohnjohnX88 Жыл бұрын
I didn't think I would like that much the white dial. It really is a good looking watch. It's on my wishlist, but I have to choose between this one and the Cronos. But I have to save money 😅 As always, great review, Steve! Honest, complete, with wonderful pictures at the intro. This is excellent 👌
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jonathan! It's a tough call for sure
@danspanos Жыл бұрын
It's a great looking watch, but that date alignment would drive me nuts! lol Great review bro!
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
It's just so obviously off, I think someone just put in the dimensions for a window for an NH35 and forgot to update them for the seagull 🤷
@nycrsny3406 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch, that Cronos looked pretty good as well.
@Nutmegger1989 Жыл бұрын
Looks sharp, do wish there was a good 36mm option
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
RIMALTI has a nice 36mm DJ, just not a Day date. And IIRC no white dial
@RoberttSmithh Жыл бұрын
I owned a replica of the daydate 40 made by BP factory. I feel like sugess sourced the case from the same supplier
@crypt0gh0stph38 Жыл бұрын
Im not a watch expert but what watch is this sugess based from?
@nedflanders3769 Жыл бұрын
It looks nice and the price beats the hell out of a Day-Date. I might be interested if they put a Miyota or Sellita in it, but not that cheap chinese movement!😮
@markokoli7460 Жыл бұрын
Seagull 's been making watch movements since 1955, before Miyota which started in 1959. Their movements are top notch.
@lucianobueno6967 Жыл бұрын
All these chineses manufacturers should start using moissanite to simulate diamonds. It would bring it to a whole other level.
@duncanidaho2130 Жыл бұрын
The emblem is pretty cool. I like it.
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
Me too!
@garyk8285 Жыл бұрын
Does look decent, but I have this strange tolerance view with homages. If it's a tool watch, I can tolerate and generally accept them. But when they are more moving into the dress category, I find them tacky, even though this is a decent watch. Just some weird quirk in my mind. I'm not much of a fan of the fluted bezel, even on the R brand. I much prefer the thin high polish bezel and dome sapphire combo on the SN020 instead. Only my 2 cents worth. The white dial is very nice for these types of watches though.
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
I hear ya. Feels a little more awkward wearing this around. But Rolex wasn't the only fluted bezel out there, just the most recognizable
@garyk8285 Жыл бұрын
@@EscapeWheel I find with white dial watches it's like a slow burn love, rather than the instant dopamine hit of something novel looking. You sort of appreciate the simplicity of them. I was initially gonna say the purity of the white colour, but then dang, that sounds a bit whack in this multicultural world we live in. So had to rephrase. Lol
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
@@garyk8285 lol. I hear ya though 👍. Love me some white dials
@Q.Q. Жыл бұрын
Nice choice of music. Pretty.
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jorgeshss3 ай бұрын
Doubting between this and the san martin. thanks
@EscapeWheel3 ай бұрын
Can't go wrong with either, really. SM will be nicer, but it's not like this was bad, at all.
@DerDurchschnitliche2 ай бұрын
I cant decide if i want the Cadisen or Sugess. Since the Sugess is double the Price, is it worth it? Is there any difference in the quality? i like the Sugess Logo way more, but idk if i wanna pay 140$ more if theres no other difference.
@polpatrsattayacaruhakul507410 ай бұрын
I also found that the date is misaligned to the left, not center. 😢 If Sugess can correct this defect, it is a nice watch.
@EscapeWheel10 ай бұрын
yup, just a tiny bit.
@anthonydevono8833 Жыл бұрын
This looks very good
@MarkDanger77711 ай бұрын
My only gripe about the sugess and it's kinda a big deal for me, is the bezel. I noticed it right away, owning a cronos myself, that bezel was a huge it factor for me of getting it and I never regret. Too bad cronos doesn't make a dd homage. I have a sugess sub and imo it's the best sub homage out of all the ali Express brands subs
@EscapeWheel11 ай бұрын
I am just VERY underwhelmed with the Cronos Colorways. if they made it in a bunch of colors I'd be more inclined...white, black, dark blue, ice blue, "grape" ...but they chose silver, gray, and an electric blue...and I think now a green?
@billwayne39246 ай бұрын
Bezel on watch : SS , Bronze with plated palladium OR SS PLATED ?? CRONUS has bronze bezel plated.
@dwhardj Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, Tisell Explorer 36 or Cronos Explorer 36? Tough choice for me 😢
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
Very tough. My only complaint with to sell is from the past and I don't know if they have fixed the issues...it's with their bracelets being of lesser quality steel, rusting basically.
@erdemyldr20244 ай бұрын
There is ice blue sugess.Sugess meringue does not shine beautifully.If I buy Cronos, will it take off the bezel and attach to the sugess watch?Are the measurements equal?
@EscapeWheel4 ай бұрын
I don't know. I wouldn't count on the bezel being a direct swap
@CryptoTalksShorts3 ай бұрын
They need to improve the sharpness of the fluted bezel, nobody can do it proper it seems..
@EscapeWheel3 ай бұрын
Cronos sets the bar
@xenonny2 ай бұрын
How do u like the bezel in Sugess vs Cronos? I own a Cronos and personally im suprised by quality of the watch.
@EscapeWheel2 ай бұрын
Yup, Cronos wins. Best fluted bezel out there. I just am not a fan of the colors they offer, only reason I got this.
@realeyesrealizereallies99 Жыл бұрын
Steve I can't find the review of the silver dial Cronos on the channel? I already own the blue one thanks to your earlier review of it.
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
No review of the silver. Sorry
@realeyesrealizereallies99 Жыл бұрын
@@EscapeWheel Cool, no problem Steve. If you still have the watch and have the time I'd love to see a quick Short of the watch. I'm kinda in love with this dial colour and itching to pick it up hah. Thanks.
@MarkMaxwell32 Жыл бұрын
Why do you prefer this to the iron watch? Looked like the iron watch had a better date and the bezel had that bling. Just curious on your reasoning as I’m in the market for either one.
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
Branding, dial color, and most importantly, this one is over a mm thinner.
@Jelloc Жыл бұрын
Hi can I ask if this has the same high beat standard as the Grand Seikos?
@JAYEKAZE10 ай бұрын
Well made
@MrPINKFL0YD Жыл бұрын
Don't like the crinkle bezel. Never have
@Ben-yw8be5 ай бұрын
I’ve recently bought the ice blue version of this watch. Great overall. However I am returning it because there’s some major friction when I wind the watch. I am afraid that if I wind it more and more that I would break it. I don’t know how lenient Sugess is with returns. Does anyone have issues returning their Sugess? Thanks.
@EscapeWheel5 ай бұрын
They seem to be hit and miss. My suggestion is to just not wind it at all, or much. A few turns to get it going, set the time, and wear it. No need to crank the crown 40 times a day
@Ben-yw8be5 ай бұрын
Good idea. I was considering the Pagani Design 1752 Ice blue in 36mm but the bracelet killed the deal for me. If PD did a full presidential bracelet, I would get it hands down. A couple of gripes with DD40, that winding resistance and the slight cant of the date to the left. Other than that, the watch is great quality for under $300. Some Seikos don’t even come close to this level of finishing. Tremendous value. My wife thought I bought a Rolex Day Date. 😂 I told her, I’m not dropping a mortgage down payment on a watch. That wouldn’t be financially unwise. 😂 I told her one day though I will get a Rolex OP or DateJust. Those are my two favorite Rolex watch styles.
@MikeyB904 ай бұрын
Mine does it too, major friction when winding....has it been better over time?
@matejstipic Жыл бұрын
Do you still have a Sugess Daytona homage? Can you compare them side by side?
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
I do. Not sure how I would compare them though, they are very different watches. I'd say the Daytona had a more "wow" factor for me...but both are equally as nice
@lidijabacic8348 Жыл бұрын
any advice on searching ali? its so bad.
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
Lol, use Google. It'll usually have the Ali lol you are looking for.
@gradtechie Жыл бұрын
Finally you did it😂😂😂
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
What did I do? 🤣🤷
@gradtechie Жыл бұрын
@@EscapeWheel you said, you won't review it but you did finally 🤣🤣
@EscapeWheel Жыл бұрын
@@gradtechie ah, yup, I couldn't resist it...lol
@gradtechie Жыл бұрын
@@EscapeWheelI got a cadisen c8215m but later I saw this, I don't like the dial as there isn't any lume so I airways wanted a Cadisen C8215M Meteor dial with seagull st2146 movement 😢😢😢 as cadisen didn't have seconds hacking function
@chickenporkadob0 Жыл бұрын
@50mm lug2lug. it's made for big wrist
@user-im3su5ib5i Жыл бұрын
If the bezel is not platium, you dont buy it. Buy the cronos
@lengx.9798 Жыл бұрын
40mm is too big for this type of watch imo.
@ZaleAwayАй бұрын
Great review! Just some random feedback that I think could help your views. The intro to the video was too long and I was tempted to find another review. If you make the intro shorter or just get rid of it completely I reckon you will get more views. Just an opinion and opinions are like arseholes, everybody has one.
@EscapeWheelАй бұрын
I appreciate the feedback...I have since cut it about in half...typically around 33 seconds these days.
@johnhogan5041 Жыл бұрын
I got one and the crown was so bad I had to return it