Tisell Explorer 9015 Watch Review | The BEST ROLEX Explorer Homage That Sold Me On a TUDOR BB41

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

It's finally here, my review on the Tisell Explorer! I want to hear what you guys think of this one, so drop me a comment! 👇👇👇

[@Red.Hot.Chili.Beans63]

I bought this Tissel in May 2020 2nd hand as well. It was in mint shape and has run -3 sec per day for the last for years. I bought it to see if I really wanted to try for the Rolex. I've owned a Submariner for 26 years but the Explorer I has always appealed to me. So I decided to test drive Tissel. It is such a nice watch and I wear it regularly. The truth is that I became attached to Tissel and don't feel any urge to chase an Explorer I. The build quality on the Tissel is as good as my Sub btw.

[@NathanChisholm041]

It's a great watch I've had mine for about a year now. Just got a San Martin SN020-G explorer the other day and its finishing is unbelievably good! Even better than the Tisell. The 9015 is a great movement and is running+7 but the NH-35 is +6 so about the same...

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Hey Nathan, thanks for sharing your experience with the SM explorer! I’ll have to check it out sometime. The trade off for the movement from 28,800 to 21,600 vph isn’t a deal breaker for me so I’ll give it a look. 😎👍

[@instahanif1992]

Amazing road to 3k

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thank you so much! Can’t believe how much the channel has grown, thanks for all the support! 😎🍻👍

[@WorthAWatchReviews]

Great video and great looking homage. Love the glide-lock style bracelet. Not long now until you reach 3k subs! 🙌

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks man! Yeah, this one being my first makes me want that glide lock to be put on anything and everything lol. I can't wait to hit 3K! My goal is by end of October so we'll see! Cheers my friend! 😎🍻👍

[@likablemichael]

It's classy enough to rock and affordable enough to not worry about it 👌 I really liked it on the black strap and that lume is insane 😳

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Hehe yup, that perfectly sums it up! Thanks bro! Those ARTEM straps look good on just about anything lol. Have a great weekend my man! 😎🍻🙌

[@likablemichael]

@@DavidSchwartzjr You have a great weekend also bro!! 🍻

[@bigticket5869]

One of the best reviews by someone who understands it’s nuances. IMHO better than the latest San Marco with a ghost date. The bracelet can addressed with a modification You could not build this watch for the price!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks so much, I totally agree, for the price it’s an absolute banger! I know ghost dates don’t bother a lot of people but I’m a purist and it always makes it feel a bit unpolished in terms of the functionality. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this one! 😎👍

[@quality_times]

thats a good looking watch that I've considered over and over again. I kinda come back to it every now and then. the only downside is that as an european citizen, this watch is only available at the european store for 300€, which is quite high. I feel like the bracelet doesn't seem like its well finished, compared to other watches in this price category. Honestly, I've been waiting for brands like San Martin to come out with a 39mm Explorer 1 Homage. I just recently got their Tudor BB58 homage and damn, this watch is soo well made!

[@JohnBowl14690]

Nice video. You should do a Tisell vs Bliger homeage video. I'm curious which watch is better. To me, most of these homage watches are unrefined Rolexes. I know Rolex owners will hate me for saying, but that's how I see it.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks John! I ended up selling this explorer homage watch, but I have seen the Bliger watch on other fellow youtuber's channels and have held a few of their watches in the metal as well. I would confidently say that the Tissel is the better of the two by far.

[@JohnBowl14690]

@@DavidSchwartzjr - Thank you for the info!

[@timelesssneakersandwatches]

Great video bro! Nice homage, done well. Gotta say I do love that clasp, and I agree I hope Tudor releases one in stainless steel. Keep up the killer work! Glad you're back 😊🍻 also! Love the Hawaiian shirt lol.... Tudor bro!!!!!!!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Haha thanks man, glad you are digging the shirt vibes! 🤣 Yes, if Tudor drops a SS bracelet I may buy two of them just to have a backup lol. Cheers Tudor Bro!! 😎🍻🙌

[@TheWatchCorner]

Bro was just talking to a few other content Creators about some of the people I watch haven't been putting content out😜 Glad you well main thing. Watching now👍

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Hey Steve! Yeah man, things have been picking up speed here with me so I'm not as free with my time as I used to be like when we were locked down at home all day lol. That's okay though, I'm still gonna try to get something put out at least once or twice a week! Appreciate your support as always, buddy! 😎🍻👍

[@TheWatchConcierge]

Great watch! I was really thinking about getting one but also saw that San Martin had a vintage style homage to the explorer so I might go for that one. I ended up selling the Benyar homage to this because the quality just wasn’t what I wanted and also to open up room for a proper homage to the Explorer. Your videos are getting better and better, well done Dave!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks John! Yes, I agree with you 100%, Benyar has great prices, but their quality is kinda iffy and their materials sometimes are sub par. Can't go wrong with San Martin tho, would love to see your review on that vintage style explorer homage man! Appreciate you stopping by to show some love, brother! Cheers! 😎🍻👍

[@mikearkous8379]

@@DavidSchwartzjr My watch has some play at the end links after I changed to oyster bracelet. I just ordered 1.8 thick spring bars that are 20mm for my oyster bracelet, will they help keep end links more secure to watch case?

[@jabbahursty]

about how big a wrist is the bracelet without adding any of the extra links good for?

[@jroddz]

The life angle on the Miyota 90s5 is 51, not 52.

[@paulboes7649]

Sharp, very good!

[@mickeykaufman6340]

Thanks for the Tisell review. Where is a good place to get one, can you say?

[@TheWatchCorner]

Good review David. Nice looking piece. Been missing your videos but true sometimes you need to take a break with work,family, and KZbin grind! Keep up great content. Tudor is great for starters luxury brand but so is Breitling, did you know Im Breitling Bros with AJ?😜👊👊👊👊👍

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Yessir, fam and work gotta be at the top of that list hehe. Yes! I saw, congrats on your Breitling piece, my man! Hahah, now I'm gonna have to snag one so I can be part of the breitling bros! 👍👍

[@TedCornish]

That’s one impressive watch mate. A real beauty 👍👍👍👍

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks mate! Yeah, you can't go wrong with one of these. Tisell just makes a great homage and if you can find them pre-owned, its an even better deal! 😎🍻👍

[@TedCornish]

@@DavidSchwartzjr I’m looking right now. Just don’t tell the mrs 😂

[@Jason-hv4eu]

Good review! I own the Tissel Explore as well. I love the dial. The worst aspect of the watch would be the ridiculous endlinks. Also, the push pin holes are extremely close to the case. This limits your strap options. Most straps will interfere with the case. If the bracelet would have had female end-links the watch would’ve been perfect.

[@rccdesign]

Thanks for comment, this turns me away from this homage. I always use natos or rubber straps, and I know how bad it can be to have springbars too close to case. Will need to look at San Martin Explorer or San Martin 1957 Railmaster. I already have 1957 silver dial.

[@hgabi00]

Does anyone have any experience, how does it compare to a Steinhart Ocean 39 Adventure classic Diver Watch?

[@lordcharfield]

I absolutely love my Steinhart Ocean 39 Adventure Classic. Swiss made and superb quality for the price!

[@twitchyjambo]

Hey Dave, really like both watch,very nice. I think the whole saving for a Rolex then having to go on a waiting list would fry my brain as I would probably be about 60 years old by then😂. Really like the tissel, lovely dial. Obviously love the Tudor also😃👍

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Hey Trip! Thanks man, yes the Rolex dance for a Steel sports watch is just insane lol. And I’m not gonna pay more for one just to avoid a wait. Tbh tho, the Tisell scratched the itch for me and then when I got the Tudor the wrist time for the Tisell pretty much ended. I love both tho! 😎🍻👍

[@twitchyjambo]

Can't go wrong,it looks awesome 😃

[@tob855]

Great review

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I do miss this watch after selling it, it was a great piece! 😎👍🍻

[@AliasEveWatches]

Awesome review, as always! I was curious about Tisell around 2019/2020. It's a good-looking well-made homage plus the 28800 bph movement seems like a really good deal.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks Eve! Yes, for sure, that is one of the things I really liked about it, that 28,800vph sweep and the hacking was a nice bonus too lol. I know it won't be for everyone, but for spending a tad more you seem to get an overall solid watch that does it's job just fine! 😎🍻👍

[@AliasEveWatches]

@@DavidSchwartzjr There's an enamel dial and a blue flieger one that seems like a really good deal on the Tisell website. Got my eye on that.

[@Biking360]

A very thorough review and possibly your best yet. I really like the look of the Tisell. I like the Rolex Explorer but I don't like the price. I also don't like the fact that these days Rolex doesn't appear to give a **** about their customers or quality control. I had a Rolex Submariner in the past but will never buy anything from them again. Homage watches are fine though!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks so much! Yes, I am with you on the Rolex prices, overall attitude from ADs, and lack of QC...they are just too hard to justify for me at this time. So many great options out there to spend 8K on but I know some people just want what they want too. I really do think Tudor is falling into place with what Rolex USED to be in a brand in a lot of ways. Thanks for checking out another one of my vids, my friend! 😎🍻👍

[@xxraverxxonxtacy]

Both awesome Explorer homages for the money cuz most will have a very hard time with getting an Explorer 1 from Rolex AD's and GM dealers manipulating inventory for the wrong reasons 👍🍻😎

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks man, yeah I would have no desire to pay over retail for an explorer and the waitlist game is just ridiculous. Luckily my experience sourcing my Tudor BB from Mario at Top Notch Timepieces was simple and hassle free! A vid on the Tudor will come out soon! 😎🍻👍

[@Strapsco]

Great review Dave 👏

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it! 😎🍻👍

[@Kewrock]

Nice watch. No date to fiddle with, and be wrong all the time. The reason it may not fit on smaller wrists properly, is because Tissel got the end links wrong. On a Rolex. The end link is recessed, so that the lugs on the case stick out past it. Then the male connector in the center doesn't stick out as far as it does on the copy. Making it more of a wrist hugger and wearing smaller.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks Kewrock! Yeah I’m starting to appreciate no date options a lot more haha. Oh I see what you mean with the end links on the Rolex, I had take another look haha. And I gotta say, the end links of the Tisell don’t seem to serve any beneficial purpose, they are big for no reason...ugh. Thanks for checking out the vid as usual man! 😎🍻👍

[@mikearkous8379]

My watch has some play at the end links after I changed to oyster bracelet. I just ordered 1.8 thick spring bars that are 20mm for my oyster bracelet, will they help keep end links more secure to watch case?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

The fatter spring bars should help. 😎👍

[@mikearkous8379]

@@DavidSchwartzjr thanks. I will get them Monday let’s see what happens have a nice weekend

[@somewhereintimewatchreviews]

Solid looking homage if a bit pricey! As for the Tudor I think they are definitely a good alternative to a Rolex not only because of the price although that is a big part, but also the fact that you don't have to wait 5yrs & have a purchase history to get one (yet! 😉) good to see you back again.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Hey Adrian! Thanks man, I have to agree with you 100% about Tudor vs Rolex! I do think Tudor may be heading that direction though...when I called 2 ADs they said they'd put me on a call list for when the watches came into stock...been 3 months now...no call. How Rolex of them lmao. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts, my fellow Tudor bro! 😎🍻👍

[@somewhereintimewatchreviews]

@@DavidSchwartzjr haha 3 month wait list for a tudor!! That's nuts. But I think as you said it's probably inevitable with some models. 🙄🍻👍

[@belmondo8741]

@@somewhereintimewatchreviews I hate Tudor. Don't understand why people go gaga for them. Those snowflake hands are just horrible. Worst handset ever!!!

[@immortal4942]

that tudor is beautiful

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks! It definitely gets a LOT of wrist time these days! Cheers! 😎🍻👍

[@MeetDaveG]

Beautiful watch!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks Dave! Hope you've been doing well man! 😎🍻👍

[@MeetDaveG]

@@DavidSchwartzjr Thanks man, likewise! :)

[@patricj951]

Attractive watch. But I think Cronos L6016 is a step up worth to consider.

[@MikeOBrien1945]

Did you have to pay duty on the watch?

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

Good looking homage. Minus the sharp edges, it looks solid.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks man! It definitely got a lot of wrist time before the Tudor lol. 😎🍻👍

[@mallozzi21]

Will a 22mm nato fit the Tisell?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Hi sorry for the late response. The lug width on this one is 20mm so a 22mm NATO won't fit, it will be bunched up at the lugs.

[@LeoVinteler]

I like the piece, for the price it is a great buy, with great looks... That Tudor tho.... a dream... beautiful piece brother, enjoy.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks Leo! Yeah I think most people would be happy with the specs and build quality they get from Tisell. But I've noticed since getting the Tudor and a few other pieces, a lot of my collection has been getting neglected lol. Uh oh! I appreciate you stopping by to check it out my friend! 😎🍻👍

[@LeoVinteler]

@@DavidSchwartzjr I try not to but is very hard. 😆

[@twitchyjambo]

Great content bro🤗 that fifty fathoms is beautiful 🤤 but why in god's name would they slap the name on the side of the case😭 not that i wouldn't wear it🤯 obviously I would but I'm just thinking 🤔 did they need to do it🥺 it's a beautiful watch man,I'm happy for you 🥳that would be my only gripe about it 🤗 the reef tiger 🐅🐯 is a great looking homage got to be said🤗 as always Dave, Schwartz force🤟😀

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Hey Trip! Thanks so much man, yeah the name on the side was probably the biggest thing I had to get over haha. Would have looked so nice with just a clean polished side imo. Appreciate you showing love to the channel as always bro! Thanks for checking it out! 😎🙌

[@davidcoleman2796]

Nice watch. I would buy one if they made a 36 mm .

[@BCallum]

Congrats on the "ME" time. Tissel, i'm not a fan, I have felt they are over blown. Yes, they are nice, and do mostly good work, there is the same quality for half the price out there with other manufacturers.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks, B! That is true, they are a bit more on the pricey end in terms of homage watches, so there's plenty of better value for price options out there. I just want a brand to get everything right without there being some compromise at some point, like in this case its that bracelet design, hehe. Thanks for checking out the review, my friend! 😎🍻👍

[@richardvacanti4265]

San Martin finishing is better. But only has seiko movement

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Nice, glad to hear the SM has better finishing. I do wish they'd use some movements with the 28,800 vph.

[@gokhandereli6095]

Buddy, why don’t you tell the truth. This watch is very much lover quality if it is compared with San Martin or Addiesdive’s same category watches. I know you advertise but be honest. This is very low quality homage.

[@steve8510]

WEIGHT???

[@TheLegalTwit]

Sadly this is exactly the kind of content that will get your channel deleted. Not sure why you stated so many of the dangerous words, based on what happened to jody. Be careful!

[@Kewrock]

Are you joking? What did he say?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Yeah, I have had some time to think about it and from what I gather, someone has to report the video, KZbin’s algorithm flags it and the channel gets pulled, then you appeal and they manually review it and put the channel back up. For me YT is a hobby and not to pay bills with and I really hate having to censor myself so if I gotta jump through hoops later I will, but I don’t see any problem showing homage watches and using the terms of the luxury piece they “draw inspiration” from. I may regret it someday though lol. We will see. I may have to call on Jody to help me out 😅

[@lordcharfield]

Well, it’s survived 2 years 😂

[@lordcharfield]

@@DavidSchwartzjr Your video has survived 2 years, the “Legaltwit” is an idiot 😂

[@lordcharfield]

2 years later……….nothing! Troll!

[@roa5359]

The name Tisell written in great white letters is enough to put me off getting this. When will the Chinese learn that those names are nothing to brag about and that a tastefully done emblem (later Pagani's) are far mor aesthetically pleasing .... . STOP putting these stupid names on!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Yes, I absolutely agree. Simple brand naming, font choices, sizing, etc. could all be vastly improved to make these watches so much more appealing.

[@lordcharfield]

Pagani definitely has the best logo! Addiesdive and Steeldive logos are risible 😂

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Another watch you should get rid of 😁

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Lol, well after buying my Tudor, this has gotten pretty much zero wrist time 😅 I will likely sell it soon. 😎🍻👍

[@glenng8787]

...just another copy (homage) of another watch??? Why are they so lazy?

[@KillingTimeWithNorman]

I'm considering the 36mm Tisell Explorer, as a replacement to my Everest (The old bracelet is just not good - and not sure if the new one will ever be in stock lol) - So happy to see you reviewed the 39mm one, so I can see their Explorer homages 'in hand'. Now I'm leaning toward it even more :)

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Hey Norm! Yeah man, I sold this one a while back but it is a great homage for the money! I liked that 39mm case a lot as well. Bummer to hear about the Everest bracelet being so hard to source 😩