TOP 10 WATCHES TO AVOID - Don't Buy A Watch Until You've Seen This!

If you're looking at buying a watch, it can be hard trying to find the one that's right for you. You may have an idea of what you want, perhaps even a brand or a type of watch, but there are still a whole host of things to consider! Here are my 10 watches to avoid PART 2 to help you on your journey!
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[@itxofficial8281]

I love how we all can have different opinions, yet still be friends in the watch world. I love integrated bracelet watches (and own 3). I think roman numerals on watch dials look classy. Aaaaand I own several homages by Pagani Design and their subsidiaries. I enjoyed watching this video, it's so nice to see a KZbinr having their own opinion and being 100% unbiased, instead of just going with the flow to gain views and followers! 👏

[@Spongefov]

I used to 100% agree with the male end links - but after owning the Seiko 62mas re-issue, which is already quite long at 48mm lug to lug, I did dread it's male end links - until I tried it on, and also tried swapping for a rubber strap. On a rubber strap, the watch starkly drops down, makes the watch not only look taller and bulky, but makes the lug to lug actually look too big on my small 6.5 inch wrist. Whereas on the bracelet with its male end links, it rounds out the watches profile so it looks uniform on the wrist, especially as the end links curve down around the wrist. Just goes to show you have to try on a watch before knowing if you like it. It also helps that the 62-mas re-issues not only have a hardened steel case, but also a hardened steel brushed bracelet. For anyone with small wrists: don't rule out +40mm dive watches, and don't rule out male end links!

[@rlm6213]

I have the Steeldive homage (or knockoff, if you prefer) of the Seiko 6105 "Captain Willard"; it's a good watch, keeps good time and quite honestly, represents excellent value for money. Which leads to the very question you asked: why can't Seiko offer similarly well-made products for less? I've noticed over the last few years that Seiko seems to be creeping into the luxury watch market segment, and in my honest opinion, that's a mistake (they've already got Grand Seiko, after all). Offer consumers great value for money, like Steeldive and the other "homage" watchmakers you mentioned, and Seiko would do even more business than they already do.

[@jaysterling26]

Imagine a Seiko at a reasonable price with sapphire ( the sarb's long gone) & an adjustable clasp that San Martin have recently produced? Of course, a rhetorical question.

[@rogerbampino]

Seiko is very overrated in my view. Seiko has horrendous quality control and just generally bad quality watches, and they are usually ugly, it's only their lume and famous heritage that keeps the brand going.

[@ClaudiaARocha]

Thats why Orient and Citizen are both seeing a raise in sales due to seikos vaccum. Both Mechanical and Quartz consume needs are covered with these 2 brands, as for seiko... Good luck going after tissot, hamilton, Rado mido etc.

[@Avaddon911]

I bought a steeldive... The "great wave" dial. Excellent lume, bezel is great, overall I love what the watch could have been... However they put the 6 o'clock indice so crooked it's laughable. The date quick change function also broke within a week. But it's a nice paperweight now. 👍

[@ragetobe]

There is no Seiko in the Luxury Market. Grand Seiko yeah sure but a £1k watch is not luxury.

[@AwkwardHorology]

Great video as always Russ! I have to agree with you on most of the things you talk about, the only thing I’d add to homages is that it can also give you a feel for a style of watch and what suits you. Before I bought my Tudor BB I wore the homage from San Martin and it was thanks to that I decided to save up and by the real thing. Also the wife may have a point with the gold G Shock ahaha look the full metal but silver or black for me! 😂

[@onewatchjustisntenough]

Well I definitely see your point but let me just say one thing about the doxa. The doxa 300t or 1500t don't really give you anyting that impressive other than their Heritage. Their movements are pretty much subpar ETA movements and the finishing on the watch is nothing to be jumping up about. So when you have a brand like seestern that makes the same watch well kind of the same for you know 20th of the price it's more enticing to me. At $2,400 from the doxa, youre not really getting much out of it other then the name, sooooo. There you go

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

On the wrist and in the hands Thise watches are and feel great my friend

[@onewatchjustisntenough]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I'm glad we agree bud. Love your shows btw. Big fan 🤝

[@susanwang266]

Amen on the PRX, finally... I agree with you on the strap. Cannot get over the look of the strap. And yet this watch makes just about the "must own" list out there.

[@heyzooz]

I agree with the roman numerals but more so regular numerals. I like dots or dashes for markers.

[@tripster003]

Not crazy about Roman numerals either! Love the “Back to the future” shirt! Cheers, from the States!

[@TheChaz5504]

Great video Russ! The points that really resonated with me are the Roman numerals/California dials (🤮) and the aliexpress brands (🤮🤮🤮)… and I bought a prx when the hype was nuts and I NEVER wear it and need to sell it. I’m not completely against an integrated bracelet watch, but the prx is a totally bland snoozer.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks for watching Chaz! You should be able to sell it still my friend!

[@nkonig1]

Wearing my gold G-Shock right now! The other half felt the same as yours! 😂

[@scottmcconnell1254]

Spot on with California dial🤢 and don’t get the hype on the PRX..

[@gipgap4]

Me neither on both points.

[@slumplump]

I agree with all of your points except the homage watch. If the watch has been discontinued for decades with no plnlan of rereleasing it im more open to buying said watch.

[@alanwright3172]

Some valid points but you can buy adapters for the PRX so you can fit any strap including NATOs😎

[@lucaslyraaguiar]

The Skmei case: in some third world countries, a F91W may cost more than U$40,00 in stores. But the Skmei keep the prices, so, may be a option for some people.

[@keithburford8589]

Hmmm @ 10.20 are Pah! gani sending a message to buyers of their Daytona knock off ?. Have a close look at the bezel 😂. With you on every point there Russ plus Mrs Russell is spot on !, sorry mate but the square really is blingy cack lol.

[@quiroga65]

She hates expensive looking watches. I do not own it, but the gold G Shock at the end is a beauty. Does she like/use a watch?

[@bananamilksnake]

I own a PRX and i cant think of a better watch to take on holiday and wear with a flowery shirt.

[@kevineccles7766]

I deeply dislike the fact that the vast majority of dials with Roman Numerals don’t get the 4 correct. I have sold some otherwise fantastic watches because of this. It’s also made me not even look at other watches. If the manufacturer can get the 6 correct, there in no reason to screw up the 4

[@Megarngrim]

About casio homage watches, I actually consume skmei or sanda watches because I live in Brazil, and I don't know, you know, but the prices of watches here in the country are extremely expensive. An example you cited was G-Shock it was the DW-5600, that this watch in Brazil costs on average, 72 dollars, and his homage from skmei costs 10 dollars. And you know what the worst part is, that if we take that value and convert it, the original G-Shock will cost 350 reais and the skmei for 50 reais, and the minimum wage in Brazil is 1340 reais, therefore, it ends up becoming an unfeasible to buy these original watches. I myself am a person who buys homage watches, precisely because I live in the conditions that Brazil imposes on us, but I am sure that in the future, everything will improve.

[@baba_3od]

One of the best watch channels ❤

[@con81rad]

Controversial on the pro. What I don’t get is how most homage brands can get fit and finish better than the likes of seiko???

[@iburley_]

I agree big time on the homages. They're fantastic watches by every metric but I just can't support a brand who's whole schtick is that they shamelessly copy every popular design out there and put their logo on it. Sometimes it's even to my own detriment. They have an Alaska Project Speedmaster homage that isn't even a direct 1:1 clone like many of their watches, and it's cheaper than the Mission to Mars MoonSwatch while offering stainless steel and sapphire instead of "Bioceramic" (plastic) but I still can't bring myself to buy one. I'd rather pay more for a worse watch knowing it's sanctioned by the brand and not a knock-off. I just can't get myself into the head space to feel good wearing a watch that says 'Pagani Design' on the dial knowing what they do.

[@stevenshaw6766]

I'm not a lover of GMT watches, I just don't see the point, I can usually work out any time difference in my head quickly enough. I just think it's a gimmick/trend that a lot of watch companies have bought in to and are marketing. Just my opinion of course and there are some great looking GMT's out there but, not for me.

[@tylerjames646]

this was a fun list lol. the only one i didn't really agree with was the male end links. I have big ol' wrists, just a scooch under 9 inches around, so for me, I have no problem with, and actually prefer, an extended lug-to-lug. the one about the roman numerals made me laugh because I think they look cool, but have also had the thought that I am not old enough to go that route haha

[@brunocraighero2460]

If you hate the Skmei Casio5600 hommage, wait to try out the Sanda hommage. 🤣 I've bought one just to see how bad it was and... And the pushers have RUSTED! Oh... my... God... So, near the square G's I have I keep only the Skmei (for the excellent double green light, the good timekeeping [and because I have paid it 5 euros] and for experiments), but give Sanda (or Samda) a try. 🤢

[@richardsims3847]

Hear hear.I do have a hand wound Stowa Marine with roman numerals true to early deck officers watches.Timeless.

[@balongviernes2710]

SKEMEI a china brand watches. it's pronounce is- ke- mi. correct me if I'm wrong pls. informative video. more power to your channel.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I love the way I say it my friend!!!

[@jimmyw7530]

I have a better “hot take”. Most Casio watches are ugly and are rather clumsily designed. Don’t get me wrong, some are brilliant! My beater (which I love) is a Bluetooth/Solar Casioak. I really just think they need to make far less models and pour all the savings in the design studio into improving the look overall.

[@dorbei]

Another hot take: Casio has far more interesting designs than all the Swiss dick extensions combined.

[@JudoP_slinging]

The thing about casio is that they have a very distinct aesthetic which is really not for everyone. The brand casio is also very associated with inexpensive watches, as well as calculators etc. This is perfectly fine, but there's a LOT of people that don't want a watch that screams affordability. Doubly so if it's basically the watch they wore in school in the 90s. I'd say they are very over-recommended and possibly overhyped at the entry level for these reasons. If you like the aesthetic, fine, it's a great choice in terms of reliability and practicality, but there's a reason people are mostly buying fashion oriented watches or 'mall watches' at the low end and it's because they are perceived as much classier by the average person off the street, and truthfully have much more diverse aesthetics even if they are generally worse quality and value.

[@jimmyw7530]

@@JudoP_slinging indeed. I think that if Casio took on the classy design aesthetic, or even teamed up with a fashion brand they could really appeal to an audience much wider than they already have. They could be even more legendary than they already are now!

[@panospeter_pan4257]

I have a seestern (the rolex 1655 homage) I only buy homage watches of cintage discontinued timepieces.i wouldn't buy a homage of a current watch. The quality is excellent for the money though.i might go for more vintage Rolex homages.san Martin makes some good ones. The prx is well made etc.the cw12 is better.but who cares?give me a bunch of g-shocks instead 😂

[@FatherSonWatchTalk]

Loved the show mate! I agree with everything but your wife 😅

[@thewholecut]

Don't buy homage watches! Just remortgage your house, sell your internal organs and send your children to the children's home so you can afford a real Daytona 👍

[@mrmagoo.3678]

OK...

[@contactharsh13]

Some of the watches shouldn’t cost as much as they do. I bought Steinhart out of frustration, but I’m so happy with it now.

[@porscheoscar]

Homage watches are too expensive now for me.

[@davidroberts7213]

I am saving up for Ferrari - walking and public transport until I can afford one ! Another 20 years should do it😊

[@mohammedhaidar3200]

Or just buy a casio or tissot🙂

[@patrickhannon8126]

I pretty much agree with all your points. Roman numerals,male end links,California Dials (which I didn’t know what it meant until you explained it!),watches that cost thousands-with piddle poor bezel actions! I’m guilty on the homage front though. An SD1970 with an NH35 movement for £90 against a real Willard for £1200 shows why budget brands will always have a place at the table for a large proportion of enthusiasts.

[@ClaudiaARocha]

@MultiBamBamBamBam what? You gotta under stand that 1200 bucks is not a attainable price especially for something as shallow as a watch, "the real thing" is more than 12 times the price at a similar quality. Point is granted with fasios but not in this case

[@ClaudiaARocha]

@MultiBamBamBamBam well too bad you cant tell noone what to do with their money. Point stands, similar quality at a fraction of the price is very much what any buyer, no matter economic status, will find appealing. Seiko doesnt give premium specs, let alone luxury, so why bother to buy one, better get the knockoffs with an actual aligned bezel

[@MijinLaw]

@@ClaudiaARocha For me the Fasio was the one thing I disagreed with him on. I wouldn't buy the g-shock but the F91w is pretty much the generic digital watch form factor at this point. Several brands e.g. Timex make more expensive watches that are arguably homages. And there are all kinds of interesting customizations to the LCD screen and watch surround...I don't think the authentic-ness is really a factor for this kind of watch.

[@Gagcrab]

Homage watches are a great way to get discontinued/vintage designs with modern reliability and reasonable prices. They also offer additional colorways a lot of the time. In these ways, they're offering a service/product that you literally can't get "for real" a lot of the time. I bought a San Martin homage of a Helm Vanuatu for about as much as a real Helm Vanuatu would cost, because I liked their unique colorway and upgraded movement. I think getting the watch you want is ultimately what it's all about.

[@ClaudiaARocha]

How DARÉ you to mock California dials... Nah just kidding they are hideous, so ugly that Rolexs cyclops and Omegas valves arent that bad in comparison.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahaha thank you Claudia!

[@BulldogBadger]

🇺🇸”This is a hot take”🇺🇸

[@slightlyprofessional]

Thank you for calling out the Tissot PRX. It’s so ugly and watch reviewers keep recommending it.

[@gearreallydoesntmatter]

I guess protruding male links is a way to mimic the look of a classic diver pin guard (which would be more expensive to make).

[@TwitchRadio]

Yeah I never understood the Roman numeral thing on watches everyone can read Arabic numerals why not just use them😂... But I do like the Bambino version 8 and it's probably the only watch I'll ever get with Roman numerals 😂... Anyways, thanks for the video and your time 😎✌️

[@vvvhhhhhbb]

Disagreed with everything except the homage part. (and handwinding). Can't stand Tudor or Seiko for that matter. I guess that's why there are so many choices. Different strokes. 😂😂

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Absolutely!

[@Spirit510ak]

Never understood the hate for homage watches. In order to be competitive in all markets, you take what worked for someone else, make some slight (sometimes better sometimes worse) differences, try to cut the cost as much as possible to make as much money as possible with all demographics and boom. Yeah it feels cheeky as hell when it’s a blatant copy but if it wasn’t selling so well they wouldn’t be selling it. Consumers have all the power when it comes to something taking off or being phased out. So can we really say these companies are at fault when we are the ones ultimately deciding what sells and what doesn’t.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Slight adjustments are how every watch has been made over the years. I don’t like watch that are made to look like another watch . It’s the easiest (lowest hanging fruit) business model that for some reason has been allowed to go on ???? Of course it’s us watch buyers who determine what sells and what doesn’t. It’s “what can we make that guarantees us the quickest return with not a lot of thought . It’s not for me. Plus!!!! Once again there is no HATE??????

[@larrylacostjr.2075]

Regarding your 10th point, I doubt anything will change. And, competition is not necessarily a bad thing. Adjusted for inflation, when the quartz crisis came to be, say in 1970, are the mechanicals and automatics less or more expensive? If you say more expensive, you’re right based cheaper alternatives that providers better accuracy and shock resistance. The bills at Rolex, Omega, etc keep coming in and if you’re selling less watches, what are you going to do with the price? It increases. My Omega Seamaster automatic back in 1996 era sold for just over $2,000. You can get one of the same model, used, for the exact same price today. Thinking about it, adjusted for inflation, that’s a loss on my watch. However, can I buy a brand new Omega Seamaster for $2,000 or one priced adjusted for inflation? NO! $6,000 to $8,000. By the way, my Seamaster movement operates just fine as it’s been maintained by Omega over the years… I don’t need an 8000 series movement just to tell time and date. So what happened that caused this? The overhead of spokespersons? Brand name? Maybe… but less competition at the time, yes. In addition, when many Swiss watchmakers went out of business during these crises, less competition meant the survivors could also do what?… increase their price. Adding Chinese homages, and some good ones at that, means that Swiss watchmakers have to innovate and compete better instead of resting on their laurels. OR, if you’re Rolex, another reaction to do is buy up the watch community so that you have control on sales, warranties and sales on other competing Swiss watches (like Rolex did by buying Bucherer 4 days ago). Getting back to #10, if you want to be upset with this; then be upset with your own loved watch company; Seiko. They are the ones who are selling the NH34, NH35, NH36, NH38 to other companies. And they are the ones who really don’t care what you think when they’re selling these movements by the hundreds of thousands making more money than you can imagine. So what’s the end game, it’s something you won’t be able to avoid, but it’s something to respect… this is not China’s first rodeo when it comes to copying things. And there’s nothing we can do about it. The demand for expensive looking watches that run and look very well is great… and they know it! Time for the big boys in Switzerland to get off their chairs and start innovating to the next level for consumers instead of taking a back seat with watches that are used to tell the time. If not, the Chinese will and will leave the Swiss companies in the dust. It’s only a matter of time… (pun intended)…

[@bolchert]

Wait. So you own two tudors and a rolex but you will never be able to afford a doxa? Sounds legit...

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Saved long and hard for my watches pal. And No , tomorrow I couldn’t afford to buy a Doxa straight away. But if I really want it, I’ll f£ckin work hard to eventually get it. This comment has p£ssed me off the most .

[@bolchert]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Dude, I didn't mean to piss you off. But if you are stating that you are NEVER able to afford a doxa while owning watches multiple times the price of one makes it kinda hard to believe.

[@GinkgoJoe]

Finally someone called out the integrated bracelet! Right on! 👏

[@danielherrin]

Integrated bracelet makes it had to replace with something else.

[@ErikL727]

Only problem is, the PRX that was used as an example has MULTIPLE aftermarket strap options, and frankly, is a great watch.

[@miabeatz80]

I actually really like integrated, only when done right though. It would be like buying a Royal Oak and putting a NATO strap on..... Totally devalues the hard work that went into a timeless design.

[@Paul_M109]

I think 95% of integrated bracelet watches are ugly. So sick of the trend. And yes. I also HATE lollipop seconds hands.

[@markaruski]

Latest Timex T80s have a problem where they don't show AM or PM indicator (it will only appear when actually setting the time on the watch). Timex told me to return it for a refund. I have 2 that have the same problem and have seen others online report the glitch/problem.

[@dannyg6592]

Romans look perfect on Cartier tanks, not so much on round watches. I like California dials - funky and different. Male end links work well on 36mm watches (eg. Rolex Explorer and Oyster Perpetual). They add wrist presence to a smaller case size. Agree on Casio clones and luxury divers with bad bezels, they are ridiculous. I'm not a fan of integrated bracelet watches, but the PRX represents excellent value in that segment. Agree on the seconds hand and displaying ugly movements. Cheers!

[@porscheoscar]

Integrated bracelets are great as long as they have a push button release so you can switch from bracelet to rubber to leather. I prefer those to watches that have a gap once you remove the bracelet and swap in a leather strap. The integrated look has a nicer finished look. They also avoid that unsightly taper of a wide Maxi cases with a skinny looking shoe string strap. An integrated case allows the strap to have a more graduated taper.

[@brianmccord7387]

The Skmei F91W has better specs than the original, which to be fair is not hard. The lume actually works, for instance, and the water resistance is better.

[@frankm4129]

U don’t know what your talking about Roman numerals look the best in any watch

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Of course I don’t!!! But you do bud

[@gipgap4]

I like Roman numerals because I tend to enjoy vintage watches. Californian dials can do one though.

[@cheapaudioman]

The $12 Casio clone made me laugh out loud.

[@losdawg6265]

Good list. For me, an absolute no no is a cyclops. If it has one, I’m out. They are hideous and ruin the entire look of the dial!

[@drdesign6886]

I get not liking the homage stuff. I don’t like it either. But to then own several Tudors??- that’s weird. Tudor is the OG homage brand. I don’t like Tudor for same reason I don’t like the AliEx stuff, I find it somewhat hypocritical to like the luxury expensive homages but dislike the cheaper ones (from China usually). Just my take.

[@hectormonclova7563]

Well, I have a Tandorio. It is not necessary a “homage”, since its dial (originally Ministry of Defence Specification 6B/542 for RAF pilots) ended appearing in legions of British GI watches and others (like the IWC Spitfire model). And for around $68 USD you have a stainless steel 20 ATMs water resistant watch, with the reliable Seiko NH35 movement, screw-down crown, and a Sapphire crystal, I think it is not bad business at all... :)

[@hectormonclova7563]

Meant “not necessarily”. Sorry...

[@fredo1070]

Disagree with your opinion of the PRX. It looks like the Rolex 1530 from the 1970s, which is a cool watch, even though it might be considered boring.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Cheers Fredo

[@mrmagoo.3678]

crazy to see them loose bezels, the £180 Watch on My wrist now has got that Gawjuss Clicky-Bezel Goodness, NO EXCUSES OMEGA!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Cheers MrM!!!!

[@MarkM58]

I have no problem with San Martin and its siblings' watches. I own a few and they are a great value for the money. Nice finishing with an NH-35A movement for a great price. I have no problem with homages of discontinued models from brands most people would never be able to afford. I would rather buy a San Martin than a SEIKO 5 any day. Much better value proposition. As for G-Shocks, they are God Tier and many companies like Armitron and Skmei are actively cloning current models. I don't like this at all. In fairness, Armitron does have its own designs, too. As for the gold Square, I own the gold and silver one. I don't wear them all the time, but once in a while it is nice to make a statement and there is nothing wrong with a little bling once in a while.

[@salty5402]

Ahem, we are Omega Acolytes. 😉😁 Why any watch maker manufacturer and use male end link bracelets befuddles me. They serve no positive wearing or aesthetic purpose as far as I know, so why?

[@TLW896]

I wonder if the word SKMEI means stupid Americans will buy anything. When you said 400 pounds for the Mudman, were you referring to its weight?

[@sheisty1753]

Yikes… 🇺🇸

[@Jardker]

As much as that lollipop second hand hurt the Omega… the reverse lollipop on Seiko is just as bad. No it’s worse….Having to reverse it in your mind at night when lumed. Very dumb design.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Agree!!!

[@simonzinc-trumpetharris852]

Why does that Pagani diver say 'TIT' on the bezel?

[@leandrorodrigues6540]

I am an enthusiast and collector of Casios, but I cannot help but observe that Skmei's homages have a reason for being. In less developed countries, the price difference between a Skmei and a Casio is really significant - we're talking double or triple the price - so, even though in Europe or the US it's kind of stupid to buy a Skmei, in the rest of the world , there is a strong economic case for this.

[@jonathanstamp]

Absolutely correct - everything is relative. To a multimillionaire the difference between a Tudor and a Rolex is negligible

[@kalypaniakos3068]

After all this progress of humanity,labour, technological breakthroughs and so many years of hard work of almost every person,even in more financialy troubled nations,for progress sake, the average individual should have been able to at least get one to two authentic original Rolex during their lifetime.....For rugged use only the high end Casio ones that cost over 800$...still, in the end of the day it remains a really cheap watch...800$ to 1000$ shouldnt have been much for no individual at this time...Lower class copycats shouldnt exist.Give options to people for a higher grade life...Not always make them settle for less...🎉

[@BulldogBadger]

Great episode and glad to see one of my watches in your episode a couple of times (Seiko tank) I pretty much agreed with the whole list but those Omega fan boys will be on the defensive soon🤣

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thanks BB !

[@MikeSmith-er1qs]

I am SOOOO with you on the Roman numerals and California dials!!!! Spot on. Oh, and my inner 12 year old couldn’t help but giggle when you said, “I like playing with my strap.” 😂😂😂

[@makius1400]

100% agree with your wife. I love the metal g-shock square, but in gold... Disgusting.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Point taken!:(

[@EffendiChung]

In defense of Skmei, at least in Asia, they are $5 to $10 worth. For $20 or less, you can have a mechanical automatic watch, which only good for beginner watchmakers to learn to dismantle the movement, honestly the accuracy is awful for mechanical watches. Skmeis are gateway drug for a lot of people starting a watch collection.

[@migfed]

I own all these Chinese watches that made homages and don't worry I'm still your friend but I don't agree with you but in a respectfully manner.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Top man!!! Wish you all the best my friend!

[@bruh_oly1370]

The black bay 54s crown doesn’t look to dissimilar in size to your Rolex Explorer. 🧐

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Right!!! I wear that less and less these days:( I don’t like the crown on the Explorer

[@catalinsoare1261]

The date magnifier/ cyclop lens... I hate it with passion 😒. Like 👍 if you feel the same.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

👍🏼

[@DisplayKeesBack]

I agree on every point my friend! Or, maybe, I like a naughty California dial 🤫 don't tell anybody.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Cheers Kees!

[@MrPlank0073]

To be fare you wouldnt have to change the strap on a prx it beautiful

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Absolutely

[@MrPlank0073]

Great posts tho mate thanks

[@lausklagemann9610]

Love your show - and my Sinn 556 special edition with California dial 😉

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!!!! Awesome watch!;)

[@juangarza7193]

Yeeeeeaaassssss😂😅😅😅😊😊😊,,,,,,,...........

[@dominiccallaghan1176]

My special edition Seiko air diver padi has got the lolipop on the other end of the second hand WTF?!?!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Agree!

[@willmarshall4685]

Ummmm big brands, such as Seiko and Citizen, do homage watches. Sooooo….

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Sooooooo

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

Gold Casio. That's lipstick on a pig.

[@stevepick9527]

Many homage Watches continue to keep getting better and better, and the prices are still about the same. Also, many use Japanese automatic movements that are reliable and accurate. I own a vintage Rolex submariner, but I also have an Invicta, pro diver, and a Pagani design moonwatch homage. They look great, have Japanese movements, and I enjoy wearing them. Total cost for both was under $200 !

[@barrettwbenton]

Funny: I thought your bringing up Tissot/Genta was the *real* hot-take here!

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahaha it was expected my friend!

[@mmoskowitz9]

Many companies make straps for the prx your statement is weird as you must know of delugs if not others.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

This didn’t make sense at all my friend.but! I don’t want to have buy specifically made strap for an awkward looking lug shape. It looks worse when they are on anything other than the bracelet to start with !

[@bruceleroy8063]

I can't fathom being so cheap that I'd by a clone to save a couple of dollars. It has to be a disorder of some type.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

I can see why it would be attractive to people;)

[@cjk5115]

An excellent episode, sir. You did a great job of stating your opinion and doing so in a fair, balanced way. I would have a hard time arguing with any of the points you made.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Thank you my friend!

[@Samson2323]

Why people buy SKMEI than Casios? Because if you're not aware we do have Third World Countries. Trust me, even Casio is pricey. With high crime rates, robbery and manual labor. We wouldn't spend much if all we want is a watch that we can beat and walk around without sacrificing our pockets.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

My issue comes when the SKMEI costs similar to the original Casio my friend. That’s what doesn’t make sense .

[@Samson2323]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR in our countries, Casio cost 3-5x more than SKMEI. Especially the Gshock and A168/A158.

[@lightmun]

It's funny how your previous clip comparing both PRX watches were the final brick towards my decission about buying one (quartz ofcourse, could add a bit more pennies and aim towards hamilton territory instead of thinking about automatic PRX).

[@angelherrera6820]

I just discovered your channel and I have never laughed so watching a watch video. I've subscribed and going through your catalog of videos. Your unique and entertaining approach to your videos is wonderfully done. Cheers!

[@shermano2153]

and a lollipop at the end; I really don't like

[@noisepuppet]

Shout-out to fans of skmeeEEEE 😂

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

They are many!

[@jaysterling26]

We shouldn't expect a review of the new CW 12 36mm then?

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Hahahahaha definitely not although the dial is cool!!!

[@robertvergara4440]

Thank goodness you did not include the g-shock rangeman on the list because I'm collecting that watch, now I have 8 different rangeman on my collection 😊

[@StardustLegacyFighter]

It shouldn't bother you lol, just get whatever you like.

[@davidkimrasmussen]

Enjoying this video while wearing my Rado D-Star 200, with a eta 2824 on display, small crown and integrated rubber strap 😁

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Wear it well my friend!

[@davidkimrasmussen]

Will do Russell 👍 btw love the "what the wife said" section of your show, probably one of the most relatable segments of watch related youtube 😅

[@the_once-and-future_king.]

100% agree on the California dial!

[@Beltane63]

I own 4 Omega Seamaster 300, one of them the NTTD, one Planet Ocean and a Seamaster Heritage 300 - none of them has a loose bezel. I tried them all today. I don't think that loose bezel are common at Omega.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

That’s great my friend! It must utterly bad luck for me!!;)

[@Beltane63]

If you ever come to Hamburg, Germany I invite you to check out my watches. 😄

[@sandylman8219]

Totally with you on California dials. My head hurts looking at one!

[@lonegroover]

I like SKMEI, quite honestly. Cheap and cheerful, and colours you can't always get from a Casio. I have three. Perfect beach watches.

[@scotthayes2652]

Sorry but my San Martin and Chronos are 👍🏻. Most watch companies copy designs so what’s the hang up. What about a Steinhart or a Smiths. Stop picking on the Chinese as they are all at it.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Have a day off Scott !

[@scotthayes2652]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I will tomorrow when it’s bank holiday 🤣

[@m0cca1997]

San Martin are creating more of their own designs now and some of them are excellent.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Sweet! But off the back of the cover songs money!!!!!;)

[@matkomatokovic5324]

Homage watches from Ali for me are best way to see if that style of watch fits me so one day i can buy real thing, if not just sell is for same price or couple euros loss rather than getting seiko spb willard reissue for example and eat 400euro loss if i don't like it. Also you can fiddle with regulations and modding so there is a place for these things im my book.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Absolutely here you my friend! However if you are set on a Seiko Willard you know it’s gonna fit well. Seiko’s fit amazingly well.

[@matkomatokovic5324]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR that was just an example because it's popular watch on Ali and I'm sure I'll have fun with it for couple of months and then decide. Real target is baby mm200 spb207.. that case wears like a dream..but very hard to find at reasonable price. Congrats on newborn and all the best to you and your family ✌️

[@stein.b.andersen]

Fake watches? Didn't you recently buy a 62MAS homage built from aftermarket parts? ;)

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Why do you ask?

[@stein.b.andersen]

@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR Only pulling your leg. Love Seiko mods, but some would probably call them "fakes". :)

[@meytal_rockz6669]

No wrist watch tops my gold waltham pocket watch. 1915 Gold filled. Holding it and looking at it just gets me super hyped up!! UR AWESOME MWC!!!!!

[@turbohusque]

I'm a diehard Omega guy, but I'm not a fanatic. That James Bond diver looks the business, but it's very disappointing, & I simply do not like the Diver 300s. I have a 1st gen Planet Ocean and a caliber 8900 Aqua Terra. I love the style and attitude of them. I have Hamilton, Casio, Lorus, and microbrands like Scurfa and Torgoen. I don't even bag on Swatch. The only brands I openly and actively disdain is wrist cancer trash like Invicta, Hublot, & Sam's Club fashion garbage. Personally, I'm not putting a plastic digital thing on my wrist, except my vintage 1990 Lorus that cost $10 new.

[@robworthington7431]

Mad. Some of those homage watches have great bezel action.

[@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR]

Absolutely