The WR test isn’t live on ILW2 yet…but it soon will be, I will then add a link.
@adk796210 ай бұрын
My favorite is the Proxima because it’s not a 1:1. IX&DAO is the best 1:1, but that Tandorio is a surprisingly excellent value for the money. Especially since there is no branding on the dial. Great comparison Sir.
@bluesdog64510 ай бұрын
I bought IX&DAO with the white dial. I love it. I spent a touch more and got it with the Selita movement.
@JanKowalski-rd7yb10 ай бұрын
I believe Ix&Dao were first to homage the original Serica watch. and I think I would stick with it, personally. The bracelet on this one is actually the same style, as in case of original watch. The date complication is something, that differs the homage from original - original Serica watch is a no-date, so probably that's why Proxima and Tandorio also went with it (and a lot of people prefer no-dates anyway). It could be somewhat hard to choose between Ix&Dao and Proxima, because as I own a Proxima watch, I must admit their watch finishing is almost up there with San Martin and Cronos. But in this case I would also opt for solid caseback and the original bezel layout (with "minutes" and "heures"), therefore Ix&Dao wins this for me, and I don't mind the date window, because good homages are never 1:1 copies, so it's more like an "added value" to me. I wouldn't be surprised though, if someone would choose Proxima instead, because of their quality finishing. Tandorio... Well, I'm not saying it's "bad" or anything, but it's extremely cheap (especially for a mechanical watch), and it shows. For such a hilariously low price though, it looks surprisingly solid. I mean I've seen a lot of much more expensive watches, which made worse impression...
@alancollett887010 ай бұрын
I have the Tandorio and I must say I'm quite impressed. I paid £63.43 on the very comfortable rubber strap and an extra £4.28 for a milanese bracelet from Amazon which I confess I have not worn yet. I had seen your water pressure tests on other Tandorios so having decided to regulate it as it was running somewhat fast I noticed the rubber gasket on the case back wasn't seated properly which was easily rectified. I'm happy with the bezel action and alignment is spot on albeit with a little back play.I opted for the white dial version so legibility is far superior to the black hands on black dial.
@snakeplissken548010 ай бұрын
did you get a free kebab or poppadum's when you bought it
@darrenfry469510 ай бұрын
You must of got your watch in America or somewhere because tandorio don't sell on Amazon!!?
@mynameisjonas809 ай бұрын
I got the Tandorio yesterday (also went with the white dial for legibility reasons), and I'm also quite impressed. I had seen a couple of reviews before ordering and had adjusted my expectations accordingly, but I was pleasantly surprised. The case finishing looks much better than what I've seen online, the brushing seems to be a bit finer, and the transitions between polished and brushed are actually quite crisp. The only thing I can really criticize it the bezel action, it turns a bit too easlily for my taste. But there are no misalignment issues from what I can tell.
@BosunM8James10 ай бұрын
I was reading through the comments and was pleasantly surprised to see Tandorio getting so much positive attention. I remember when the KZbin watch community started reviewing this brand saying they wouldn't recommend the watch just because the name reminded them of indian food. I was caught up in the criticism and it took me a while to pick up my first Tandorio watch, a sort of Hamilton field homage, and I couldn't be happier. As a matter of fact it hasn't left my wrist in months. I've worn it in the shower, in the ocean swimming, knocked it around on a ship (yes a 600+ ft. ship) and it has kept perfect time right out of the box. I really like the design of these watches and like many others have indicated, if I was going to choose the best value for money, I would choose Tandorio without question. Great review Gary, you have some of the best shots showcasing the watch case and dial on KZbin.
@marcjames348710 ай бұрын
Proving the power of the brand I’ completely forgotten the Indian Food connection 😊
@khonjel_singh10 ай бұрын
Well Tandorio is consistently cheaper than other brands and inexpensiveness is its own quality. It also doesn't hurt that you can buy sterile dial from them, any watch, any day of the year.
@johnflynn492310 ай бұрын
Unless someone is going to wear one of these as their only watch then the Tandorio is the best bang for your buck used in a watch rotation.
@beverleynesbitt540610 ай бұрын
Hi Gary, l like the split screen format as it makes it easier to compare the finer details, which makes the IX my preferred choice
@SingleTrackMined10 ай бұрын
Tandorio at 1/3 the price? I'm either buying that or the Serica. I have a 36mm Tandorio that I love, the watch I wear the most, supposed to be 200m WR. I put it in the skimmer basket for the pool and ran the pump for a while. Not a hint of condensation inside. Nothing wrong with Tandorio, imo. Cheers!
@Hrethgir10 ай бұрын
I think the Proxima is the best looking of the bunch. You know those elongated lines on the minutes markers you like? Yeah, I'm not a fan of that at all.
@mikesheehan594610 ай бұрын
I think I'd go Proxima. They've added their own little design cues instead of a straight copy of the Serica. Nice comparison video btw
@brianmsahin10 ай бұрын
Very nice. Thanks Gary. A comparison like this is very valuable!!
@garybrown467110 ай бұрын
I like the Tandorio. I like the distortion in the crystal. You can see the time better when tilted imo. I also have no problem with doing a light disassembly, to save a bit of money. Thanks Gary! I like the new effects you've been using.
@joeconrad38285 ай бұрын
I bought both the white dial Tandorio and the black during the last 11/11 sale. (The white is actually a pearly color.) Very nice watches, keep excellent time, and the rubber straps are very comfortable. Unfortunately, the black is almost useless due to the handset. You can barely see the time. I have to wonder if whoever selected black on black even wears a watch.
@dunderhay916910 ай бұрын
Useful comparison 👍 . As I don't like the original design, I like the Proxima best, however, I would choose that case with a different dial.
@low87dawg8610 ай бұрын
I agree. The proxima looks very slim.
@waynesellers407810 ай бұрын
I asked if they could swap the dial with the green gradient dial from another watch but it won't fit.
@blakepeterson25332 ай бұрын
Damn! i prefer no date, the oyster bracelet, and the sapphire case back! But once you pointed out the lines connecting the indices… i cant unsee it. Dam! Good video thanks 🙏
@chrispekel570910 ай бұрын
I like the Proxima the most as it's quite different from the original which is something I prefer
@rodiow36910 ай бұрын
Thanks for your time on this Gary, kinda thought the IX would be the best but great to see them side by side well done,
@philspencelayh546410 ай бұрын
If the Ix is the most "accurate homage" I guess I just wouldn't like the watch it's a homage of. I think the Proxima beats the others hands down in every area plus I would pay the extra and get the sw200-1 version with the date. The only thing I don't like about it and which is more prominent on the others is the line from the indices to the minute track, makes the dials look weird.
@boonie310 ай бұрын
i like all of them except for the style of hands that each brand has chosen. I feel like more plain, baton style hands would have worked better
@MPiKMS7210 ай бұрын
If they weren't meant to be a homage i think id prefer the Proxima, but in terms of similarities to the original it falls way short. Its like an MG-TD kit car built on a Volkswagen beetle.
@daynevickers107910 ай бұрын
I own the IX-DAO in blue w/white dial, and I absolutely love it. Most days it beats out all my other divers for wrist-time. It runs about +5 secs/day. I love the unique bracelet and the micro-adjustability of it, not to mention the inherent weight savings. The lume is outstanding, the watch sits quite low on my wrist and is super comfy. All in all, it's got the looks, quality construction and features you would expect on a $500-$1,000 watch for less than 1/2 of what you would expect to pay. Good choice!
@nikc131310 ай бұрын
Wish I could have the ix&dao with the finishing and QC of the proxima.
@waynesellers407810 ай бұрын
I prefer the proxima because it's not as much of a copy as the others.
@gazzertrn10 ай бұрын
Tandorio ?I had that Sunday after a Saturday night down the Indian restaurant , bit messy .🤣🤣
@christopherhilton253910 ай бұрын
The question i would have to ask is are the other two 3 times or more better than the Tandorio like the price is?
@aim54x9 ай бұрын
The applied indices on the Proxmia look so good, but I do agree that its bezel does let it down. The Proxima's indicies also look shorter.
@marcjames348710 ай бұрын
Not being a diver I’d go for the Tandorio with PT 5000…………if it had a sapphire case back.
@demetrisgrigas481010 ай бұрын
I think i would choose the proxima, but the tandorio and the VERY big difference in price...probably why the tandorio is so attractive
@jimmykwan907910 ай бұрын
Thank you @ilikewatches for the extra work! It helps greatly to have them side by side by side...
@ssnerd58310 ай бұрын
I have ALMOST convinced myself of getting the IX in blue..........almost.....its in my cart on ALi.... I DID buy that ADDIESDIVE 'Sand Dial' in blue....will post comments when I get it....bloody marvelous deal on that one!!!!
@ignaciopadilla515010 ай бұрын
Very interesting to see when they are put together side by side. They are very different and I couldn't tell the differences just seeing them individually. I agree with you and the ix looks superior.
@watchalot91910 ай бұрын
I own the Ixdao, and it's a fantastic watch. Don't know why Proxima decided to use applied indices, and they used the wrong bracelet. The Tandoria is what it is. The IXDAO is leagues ahead
@XjohnjohnX889 ай бұрын
No surprise, I prefer the Ixdao! A bit disappointed with the Proxima one. Too many bad choices imo. It's a shame because it could have been the best one. I don't like the Tandorio, but it's still good value for money for sure. Ixdao the clear winner!
@drdesign68869 ай бұрын
Some great videography. Top notch. I’d maybe gentle suggest adding the watch brand name to some of the shots - as at times it is hard to keep up to which is which as the voice over can be talking about one watch whilst the screen is displaying another watch. Small friendly criticism of an otherwise fantastic video. 👏
@zillsburyy110 ай бұрын
great comparison!
@violinmke10 ай бұрын
Tandorio with light colored dial like proxima and want the sterile dial option so I dont have to look at the name . Now I can afford the PT5000 option for $40 more. I'm not paying 3x for the better one. Let us know what Tandy does in 11/11 sale as I'm sure you will. Off for some cookies. Regards from Canada.
@fredzter-yc9pd10 ай бұрын
I think the easiest way to tell double dome vs single dome is to look at the reflections. On double dome both the first and second reflection move the same direction. On single dome the first and second reflection move opposite directions and "touch in the middle".
@TheBoujiman3 ай бұрын
Quite ironic to point out the case back as a "weakness", when none of these watches will even see the bottom of a swimming pool, let alone their rated depths.
@defender100610 ай бұрын
Gary, thank you for this three way comparison, for the IX is the standout winner overall, with the Tandorio coming next, when taking affordibility/cost into account, the Proxima seems to fall into a bit of a 'no mans land' as it doesn't really shine at or in any level?
@kobusvanrensburg409210 ай бұрын
Ix all the way. But that Tandorio is a good deal despite it's flaws.
@benchapman676910 ай бұрын
Useful comparison, nice one. Question : are the case backs threads the same ie: generic so any same size could replace the sapphire ?
@TheJoel18922 ай бұрын
Does the Ipose bracelet fit the Tandorio?
@Justin.Franks10 ай бұрын
The PT5000 is a 28800 bph movement, right? It's a shame about the poor dial/hand contrast on the Proxima and Tandorio. I guess you could always get the Proxima _and_ the Tandorio with the PT5000 and swap the hands?
@knight092410 ай бұрын
I feel like homages of already small brands shouldn’t be pushed… probably actually affects them unlike somebody who buys some Rolex homage. As an owner of the Serica GMT, I doubt there is a comparison side to side, but even if there was, it’s serica’s design and nobody else’s.
@AlexanderB.10 ай бұрын
There can only be one winner, the IX&DAO. It's the only one with that nice mesh bracelet and no ghost position as it has an date window. The Tandorio has puny hands. Why?
@monologic480610 ай бұрын
Good movement and great specs 👍 just not my style with hands.
@nathanaelsmith355310 ай бұрын
The Proxima and Tandorio are no substitute for the original homage
@michaelc491710 ай бұрын
Did Gary said he doesn't like the looks of these Serica watches?!?
@Jim-rd3yx10 ай бұрын
The Serica
@dougnemeth524910 ай бұрын
I like the IX too…
@Gman-2610 ай бұрын
Thanks again! 🙌🏼
@thegorn10 ай бұрын
The Tandorio oven is not providing the tasty goods this time
@juniorjohnson596110 ай бұрын
Hi Gary 👍
@juniorjohnson596110 ай бұрын
This KZbin business is a lot of work it seems .
@ogramail10 ай бұрын
All are homages of the Serica... I own the IX with an ETA movement : very cool watch
@thegorn10 ай бұрын
The real question is - which one has the best "meat 'n potatoes" at the 12 o'clock?
@williamsipe115110 ай бұрын
I'm a fan of Proxima, but they really mailed this one in. They just slapped a Serica-looking dial and bezel onto their standard "light catcher " case and buggered off to the pub.
@tenshihisaki623310 ай бұрын
👍
@C1ick8ait10 ай бұрын
Damn those Chinese, making legal drugs
@typebflieger10 ай бұрын
And the winner is none of them. I don’t give my money to rip-off artists.