Tandorio Watches / Trash or Treasure ?

[@christophermarshall3551]

I’m glad someone else has discovered how awesome Tandorio watches are. I bought one last year because of the specs and the price. Now I’m addicted. I’ve purchased at least seven more since then, and I’m amazed at the quality and specs of all of the ones I own. They’ve made excellent additions to my ever-growing watch collection. They’re nicer than my Seikos as well. Better specs and a Seiko heart. Why would I keep buying Seiko all the time? I still do, but I’m much more selective and smart about those purchases. Thanks for the video…👍🏼

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I bought the first one simply to try the pt5000 and was impressed with it, these watches are excellent and very affordable.

[@erdenizcatak8389]

How is the quality of the bracelet?

[@MrJames19676]

Totally agree with your comments Christopher. Tandorio watches are an excellent choice for a budget (but extremely well-made) watch. Pagani are another very good make as well. Incredible specs for the price.

[@walkaroundwatches]

My entire knowledge of this brand solely comes from your videos. That collection is decent. Good choice to change the band in the first one. It looks ace. For me, the mop dial is the stand out. And the prices are insane!

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

This is absolutely a budget AliExpress brand, but bang for buck they are outstanding ! My cheaper watches is what I wear to work, so I have a need for budget watches.

[@lew9223]

Tandorio, Pagani, Cadisen, Addiesdive all offer good budget pieces. It's crazy how they can offer such decent spec for bargain prices, as long as we realise that there will be a slight trade-off occasionally, poor lume, average bracelet etc. Enjoy your collection sir

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Yes, I mostly wear my cheaper watches to work, I work night shift and usually wear a nice watch during the day and swap to a cheaper one for work. I have a couple cheaper ones with c3 lume, think they are hemdaller if I remember right.

[@tutorube]

Heimdallr SKX007 - that is much better than the original Seiko SKX. 10/10. Also Seestern Gen2 (Second Edition) Monster is really great watch. The Seiko Monster as it should be.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@tutorube I can’t help but like this brand, good movement with sapphire and 316l stainless and a wearable band on them.

[@juliuscaesar8801]

Swap the band to a nice leather, nato etc… you have yourself a luxury wrist watch at a super friendly price.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@juliuscaesar8801 I did put it on leather 👍

[@jfhaia]

I wore my Tandorio bronze pilot for two weeks in St. John,s VI. Spent hours snorkeling with it on my wrist everyday to depths up to 40 feet without a worry. Watch was water tight, patinated to a beautiful aged bronze color in only one day. It is now over 2 years old and runs gains 1 sec / day.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

My has bronzed up nice to, I’m not a water person only water my watches see a splash when I wash my hands 😂

[@imaginekarma8582]

I have a couple Tandorios, a big 47 mm one with the pt5000 movement and its crown is over 10 mm in diameter. It fits perfectly on the wrist and is comfortable to use. The other Tandorio I have is the MOP Willard watch that you have. I adore the iridescent dial and it looks amazing in the sun.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I’m very happy with mine, this is a very underrated brand.

[@jb678901]

Bought the unbranded Tandorio SKX with a white mother-of-pearl dial, black ceramic bezel, and NH35. I modded with a black "S" logo and NATO strap. Results...fantastic for only $68, all in.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@jb678901 tandorio watches I love them, only thing is the lume on them sucks.

[@jb678901]

@@bluecollarwatches7048 The lume is OK on this mother-of-pearl dial, but it is not great. I would say it's below average. Not as good as my Steeldive 1970 (my personal avg benchmark for AliEx lume). That being said, the dial is amazing. The bezel action...very good. Overall fit/finish exceptional for a watch considerably less than $200.

[@bangzoom8180]

Just ordered my first Tandorio...can't beat the price value..👍🏽

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

It’s a lot of watch at a budget price.

[@watchsixto]

Nice little collection 👌 they can be treasures, especially if you don't want to spend more money than you want to

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Absolutely, you can build a decent collection on a budget with this brand.

[@kevinjamesdawes7223]

I bought the mantaray dial dive watch. Fantastic lume and regulated at +15 -10. Slight adjustment got it to +3 -5 . Is now my daily wear and still on its original rubber strap. Sold my heuer 2000 chrono with 7750 as the tandorio is now more accurate, looks better and the nh35 auto winds in both directions unlike the 7750 which only auto wind one way so can run down and stop. I did get the sterile dial as the name is not that good but against pagani and other budget autos these are the best you can buy.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@kevinjamesdawes7223 I agree, bang for buck this is a fantastic brand.

[@agilewolf]

Picked up a Tandorio after watching your review and I like it. It was one of the cheapest automatics I've bought. I did have to immediately get out the dremel and some fine grit sandpaper after putting it on. -sharp lugs and caseback engraving. The lume absolutely sucks....lasts all of about 15minutes. The dial doesn't really look like it did online. It seems like it's made or uses same parts that Heimdaller and Steeldive use. I'm ok with the quality because I wanted the case, movement and sapphire ....base for a future mod and it was cheaper to just buy it all together! Since it has the nh35 it's easy to swap a dial and hands that I have plenty of).

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@agilewolf they are all made in the same factory, search China watch factory tours on KZbin. These make good daily beater watches especially if your into automatics.

[@plouf23682]

Hello, i bought a turtle one, titanium with white shell sterile. I just change the bracelet with a seiko one. I like it. It will replace a SKX007. I recommend it. 4 time less expensive than similar seiko without titanium, cristal...

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I bought a Tandorio monster, the bezel is misaligned but it’s 6x cheaper and I have a real seiko monster, I did a video comparing the two. For the money these Tandorio watches are excellent and that Tandorio monster is the first of their watches I found any issues with. I really like this brand, heck my real seiko monster doesn’t have sapphire but the Tandorio does.

[@spavliskojr]

They make great mod projects too. all their parts are available on AE for custom builds too.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I haven’t modded one yet.

[@johnswatchjoint]

Cool collection. They are great watches for everyday use. The only thing I would say from experience is, do not go into the water with them. Other than that they are fine. My very first one fogged up inside when in a severe rain storm....in Scotland they are frequent of course but it was ok when left to dry but I think 30m WR is how I would personally rate them....but I still love them and buy them :)

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I never trust the water rating on any AliExpress watch, should have added that as I usually do.

[@spavliskojr]

I would think it really depends on the model and type that it is. Their Unimatic homage case is pretty bullet proof.

[@spavliskojr]

I end up taking them apart and upgrading them anyway. I go and put some good silicone on the gaskets and double check everything. Havent had an issue yet, but im sure i will at some point. when that happens i am the warrantee.@@bluecollarwatches7048

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@spavliskojr I’ve had pretty good luck with this brand, and for what they cost I really like them.

[@gagsy100]

Just received my tandorio skx looky likey and it’s an amazing looking watch same movement as the seiko and all lines up including the bezel and bezel movement all for £45 minus taxes in the sale .. tandorio are on it … excellent watch not my last .. great review.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

This is my new favorite AliExpress brand, they have crappy lume though.

[@gagsy100]

@@bluecollarwatches7048 I don’t wear it or need it in complete darkness.. I’m not sure anyone does ..

[@josemariagarciareguera3211]

Best regards. I have a lot of watches from this brand and they all go very well. I like its finishes and materials. For me they are very good and not only because of their price. All with NH35. My favorite is the 62mas and the first one in your video to the one you have put a steel strap on. I don't have any with the PT5000. I recommend them too, excellent purchase

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

This are a bargain, I have a total of 6 now.

[@jrbj2000]

I have the Tandorio Red Wine diver with the PT5000, I love it. This brand gets slammed because of the One video where a KZbinr showed a Tandorio fail a water test. There have been a few others where they passed but people keep the one video of it failing. Mine has held strong and I have had no issues. On a side note, I have the Heimdallr SKX with the Yellow Dial. I do like your Orange Dial Tandorio.

[@postbyte1]

I bought the fifty fathoms version from this brand. I said I paid seventy three dollars. It's the cheapest watch I own I only bought it for styling. That being said it's holding up. The loom is crap it doesn't stay lit for a while. One big thing that I noticed is that they all have a similar casing and a different rotator bezel. The rotator bezzle has quite a bit of play. It's not the best quality but it keeps good time so far. I mainly buy swiss movements so this was outside of my comfort zone. I guess only time will tell.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

They make decent watches for what they cost.

[@aronchas]

I own 2 tandorios mini skx and an unimatic homage. No problem with them, they keep time great, no plans to take them diving or any water sports.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

For what they cost it’s a lot of watch, and I don’t trust the water rating on any of my AliExpress watches anyway and who really dives with a watch anyway ?

[@valtorn865]

everything is done well: the case, the bracelet 😊

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Yes I find these to be an awesome bargain.

[@valtorn865]

Hi ! go well -Tandorio - NH35a caliber ! But about water protection, yes..not clear🤔

[@marionboren5787]

The orange is a skx homage and the sieko skx is 1000 dollars right now. You can buy a sieko 5 desk diver but its not water proof i have been looking at the new titanium tandorio but it only comes on a rubber band but i want titanium. The hands and dial are easy to change out if you want better lume...

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I wish I could remember this KZbinr’s name, he takes one of these Tandorio watches and puts a seiko dial/hands on. These are an inexpensive platform to start modding with.

[@blackbird5634]

Addiesdive makes a great ''homage'' to the Captain Willard Seiko, and IT GLOWS all night. It is rated for diving, and it holds its ''LUME" all night. Does it dim over time? Yes, about two or three hours in it fades, but you can read it all night long.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@blackbird5634 I have a few AddiesDive, yes the lume is good on those.

[@blacktop427]

What is the bracelet on the far left, the field watch? Looks great.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

That what they call an engineer bracelet.

[@jasons.298]

I just ordered the mother of pearl dive one. Im really hoping the dial 'pops' in different lighting.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@jasons.298 t does !

[@jasons.298]

@bluecollarwatches7048 Nice. I got the one without the logo so it can bask in it's mother of pearlness. 😁

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@jasons.298 yeah I was surprised it looks that good, for what they cost you can’t beat these watches.

[@MirrlyonTime]

Definitely good bang for buck with these watches my friend! Not a bad set you got there!

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Yes, my watch addiction will probably lead to a few more of these Tandorio watches.

[@tutorube]

Tandorio 37mm diver is only one alternative to the SKX013. NH36 powered version is similar to SKX, but has no chapter ring.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

👍

[@davekat4680]

Just got the NH 35 field watch on the 11/11/24 sale for $40 all in. Nice lil banker with great spec but movement timing QC on mine sucks. Runn8ng +20 sec a day 🤯😊

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@davekat4680 I regulated one of mine, it’s not hard and I did it mostly just to figure out how to do it.

[@rogeriosartori555]

As long as you keep it very far away from the water, they're ok. No, it's not 200 m water resistant. Mine came with no rubber o-ring on the crow/stem. Just a single hand washing and water got in.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I never trust the water rating of any aliexpress watch !

[@DonCacomixtle]

Nice review, by any chance you have the link for the bronze model? 🙏🏻

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

www.aliexpress.us/item/3256805053805379.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.16.41691802TTRFTW&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

[@PINKFL0YD-s2h]

Thanks for the review. I've only recently discovered your channel and I'm enjoying it. I've subscribed of course! By the way I'm a big fan of Chinese watches. People need to do their homework before buying which is where channels like you come in:).

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Welcome, the most expensive watch I’ve done is my Hamilton, it’s all mostly what us blue collar guys can afford.

[@4thinternational283]

The bronze explorer looks cool

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@4thinternational283 I like it but I think at 36mm it’s small on my 7 3/4” wrist.

[@tcwhite0104]

Watchdives Octopus brand homage has PT5000

[@adamw7411]

Does the Tandorio bronze also come in stainless steel? I really like the explorer dial and the 36mm size.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Not sure, click on the link and check out their store. I know there is something similar at 38mm this is 36mm.

[@adamw7411]

@@bluecollarwatches7048just saw you replied. What link? There aren’t any links

[@bavarianwolf3806]

i am gonna buy the tandorio monster on 11.11. 65 bucks for the orange one is a steal. can you maybe link that 5 watches from ali which one has the 11.11. sale?

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Good choices !

[@erdenizcatak8389]

How is the quality of the bracelet?

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Most of the bracelets are decent enough to keep on there. I’ve only swapped out the silicone straps and that’s just because I don’t care for those.

[@danielcordero2282]

How is the lume on tandorio captain willard watch ?

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@danielcordero2282 I like the tandorio watches but I would say the lume on every watch is poor as it doesn’t sustain very long.

[@BaronFlyingClub]

I bought a Donna Kebabo

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Cool

[@SQueme]

🇫🇷 tandorio "skx013" clones could be found at 50 Euros for NH35, and 65 Euros for NH34 (GMT) i have 4 skx013 clones from this brands : 3 NH35 and one NH34 - all could be open with the 3/6 points classical opener (and not the 29.5 rolex like) 👍 i must admit i had No problems with them : just small regulation cos i'm a perfectionist, but at +20s/day in the worst case, it's already not that bad in term of calibration 👑. 🛠 i buy non working watches to repair them, but at that price ... i had to reduce nh35 watches to less than 20 Euros and nh34 to less than 30 Euros : unfortunately people are less interested, since they are selling me more non-working Seagull 1963 (and clones) ST19 chronographs ...

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

These are excellent watches, it’s a lot of watch for not a lot of money.

[@olhode_thundera3563]

How to change the band on this kind of watches?

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

There is a spring bar, I have a toolkit I bought off Amazon but you could probably get them off with a nail file.

[@olhode_thundera3563]

@@bluecollarwatches7048 thanks for the quick response, you are a G

[@jackward-m2y]

It's a no brainer to always buy seiko nh movements, they last forever, everyone can work on them. I've purchased a chinese watch with a pt5000 movement and it failed within 48 hours. NH is the only way to go !

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@jackward-m2y I agree on the nh movement’s but I’ve bought 2 pt5000 watches and they both work like a champ.

[@peroperic3692]

62MAS 😊

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I’m impressed with what they put out.

[@monsta3038]

I have the oo7 clone it was seventy bucks I am getting another one .they even have the whole new seiko line and colors but 200m and sapphire for half the price.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Yes these are excellent for the price.

[@scatterbrain9490]

Treasure

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Yes, I think so !

[@Cleatus546]

They have Sapphire crystals, that beats Seiko right there. Seiko used to be a good value. Not anymore. Most of their watches don't even have sapphire crystals, whereas many other less expensive brands have the Seiko movement.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I have probably 20 seiko watches and only one of them has sapphire and I’ve really noticed the prices on seiko going up.

[@Cleatus546]

@bluecollarwatches7048 It's too bad, Seiko is going to lose a lot of it's core customer base, I believe. There are so many other brands that use the Seiko N35 movement and offer better value.

[@ScottNotAvailable]

You aren't really articulating what you like about these watches. When you say they are as good as the original it doesn't seem like you have owned the originals so it's hard to believe you know what you are talking about. What exactly do you like about the P5000 movement?

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

It’s an eta clone at 28800, runs really well.

[@tko8218]

I wonder if you could team up with another KZbin Channel: "bigstackD Casting" Basically, send all of your "trash" watches there and watch BigStack do his magic.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I still have most of my watches, I moved a few to another channel but the vast majority of what I own still gets wrist time.

[@DataComparing4]

How many years your doing this man?! Cause you talk about them in a way that it is like if someone is talking about for example his body😅😂😬

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

Lmao !

[@monsta3038]

I got a nice one 3 years ago bought a new one and it was defective ,single problem you could have even the dial was crooked and the indeces are putrid green my old one is perfect i just wanted day date

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@monsta3038 I have had very good luck with tandorio watches, but I feel ya as I’ve had issues with pagani design and San Martin.

[@johnemerson5383]

Tandorio watches keep failing water pressure testing on another KZbin channel.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I don’t dought it, I don’t trust the ratings on any of those AliExpress watches.

[@Zerpentsa6598]

Good job my order never arrived and got refunded. Bodberrys are better.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@Zerpentsa6598 I never tried that brand.

[@tutorube]

I have two heimdallr skx - no any wr problems ever. Maybe it is Tandorio issue? Although Seestern Gen2 Monster had similar wr issues in the past and it was fixed shortly after being detected by customers.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@tutorubethis is not an issue for me, I don’t intentionally get my watches wet.

[@Motovationnation]

Just buy a Seiko people

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I have plenty of seikos.

[@Motovationnation]

You got any orients?

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

@@Motovationnation I have one, not overly impressed with it I’d rather put that money towards a seiko.

[@Motovationnation]

@@bluecollarwatches7048 I hear ya. The Epson company owns orient, which then contracted Seiko to build there orient watches

[@Zerpentsa6598]

Don't think they are as good as other China brands.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

A great amount of these watches all come out of the same factory, this brand all they do is change the dial and handset but they all have the same case and movement and crystal. I had a worker message me and they assemble the San Martin watches in this factory, it all comes down to the quality of parts used in the assembly process.

[@rochester212]

Tandorio watches are better than you'd expect, even at 2X the price.

[@bluecollarwatches7048]

I agree 100%, great watches to wear to work if you work with your hands.