You're Not a REAL Watch Enthusiast If You Own This Watch! (And Others Like It)... Specht & Sohne

Hey Schwartz Force! Did you know, its a great day to wear a watch? Today we're taking a look at the Specht & Sohne (NOT a German Watch Company) homage watch which as you can see is a ringer for the iconic Patek Philippe Aquanaut. This watch has its pros and cons like most homages so check out the review if this is a watch you've been thinking of picking up!
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[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Been a while away from KZbin so I hope y’all enjoy this review and let me know what y’all think! 👇👇👇 Next vid in the works is for the Peren Nera Rogue so stay tuned!

[@somewhereintimewatchreviews]

Having a homage watch doesn't mean you're not a true enthusiast, as we've always said, "Buy what you like" & certainly don't be swayed by other people's opinions (especially watch reviewers!😂) We all need to choose our own collecting strategy. As for this piece it seems OK & pretty much par for the course for a Chinese special. Decent movement wrapped in a reasonably well-done case that looks fine on the wrist.👍

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Couldn’t agree more man! Yup, pretty much all you said was spot on haha, thanks for checking out this one, Adrian! 😎🍻🙌

[@watchguy5675]

My aquanaut homage is even cheaper, from Skmei. Less than $9. I even call it AquaNOT lol. I collect watches just for fun and jokes. If that's not a watch enthusiast, so be it. So far almost 50 watches including some old beat up Casio but mostly homage (or clomage, copage, whatever), zero buyer's regret. I even have homage to Casio and Timex 😂😂😂.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Haha wow $9, can’t beat that! Watch collection is absolutely fun, and at any price point imo. It definitely sounds like you’re an enthusiast to me! 😎🍻🙌

[@RobayatRahman]

you’re a legend my guy🫡

[@kmcdonnell83]

That’s clever, “AquaNOT”. Kudos

[@Joe005]

My problem is this. I can certainly afford to save up and trade up for my holy grail watch or other luxury watch because I know how to save. But I have a lot more fun collecting homages because it allows me to build a collection. No matter how many times I try to purchase my grail, I always tell myself that I can either spend the budget on one watch, or I can spend the budget on many watches and have many more to choose from in rotation. Although the one luxury watch will be well worth more than the homages put together, I love the hunt and chase for homages, and the ability to diversify my everyday watch collection a lot more than having just one. My situation only. Others are different and will disagree with me but I don’t give a shit. I love collecting homages and I Love the video

[@karlsenula9495]

Totally agree with you - couldn't have said it better.

[@M123OCT]

For my 60th birthday, I bought what some people consider an 'entry level' Rolex, an Oyster Perpetual (people that call it that are usually just inverse snobs). Anyway, I love it. I wore it when I got married. It's special. It's worth more today than when I bought it. But I get almost equal pleasure from my Pagani Design watches and my Cronos watches, indeed, from all of my watches. And I look after my cheap watches just as carefully as I do my Rolex. The key is to buy watches you like, and pay absolutely no heed to anyone else whatsoever. Buy the watch you'd buy if there were no internet on which to show it off. 😂

[@nicodrobie7567]

I appreciate your candor Dave. I appreciate you taking the time to enlighten me. Gracias mi amigo!🤘

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks bro! I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts and showing love to the channel! 😎🍻🙌

[@kewrock]

Whether you have $20 watches or $20,000 watches. If you like them. Then you are an enthusiast.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Yup! I’ve definitely ran into people with very expensive watches and when I’ve asked them about it they have no clue about the brand or history on their specific reference, etc. Same has also happened with people rocking a G-shock on the wrist. I just compliment, smile and carry on though, would never judge them for not being as big a nerd or into watches as me lol. 😅

[@kewrock]

@@DavidSchwartzjr Yeah. I think that's a Rolex thing. A lot of Rolex owners buy just for brand recognition and bragging rights. For the less aware, they are the pinnacle of luxury watches. Specht&Sohne have a really nice Tag Monaco homage in green. Tag doesn't make it in green. But for $65 you can get a nearly 1:1 copy in green. Also your AliExpress link is broken. Oh, and that Aquanaut is available in quartz for $35(with a sub second).

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Yeah I do agree 💯 I’ve seen their Monaco homage and I REALLY want to snag one to check out! I don’t mind that it’s a Mechaquartz movement in it, looks really good! Thanks for the heads up on my Aliexpress link, I’ll get that fixed asap! I appreciate it Kewrock! 😎🙌

[@nicodrobie7567]

Well said 👍

[@karlsenula9495]

@@kewrock.. yup the sub-second is the one I have. I got this one because I haven't seen another better specced homage out there. And for the price how picky can you be.

[@AliasEveWatches]

Agree with the intro! What you can afford does not define if you're a watch enthusiast or not. (Also includes if homage or not). For an homage, they did nicely with the case! 😁

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks Eve! Yeah they got the looks down pretty well! Just wish it had more quality on the lume and upgraded materials. Glad the intro was relatable! 😎🙌

[@karlsenula9495]

@@DavidSchwartzjr do you think for an extra $100 they could have achieved San Martin or Cronos specs?

[@davishome934]

I have 4 more of these models and I love every one!!!! Good video keep it up!!!!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Awesome! I really want to check out the Monaco homage soon! Do you have that one as well? I appreciate the comment and feedback on your personal experiences with the brand. 😎👍

[@juice01]

Good to see another homage review!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks bro! I’m trying to do a mix of homage/microbrand/luxury 🫠

[@samsantana]

I bought mine early on its release and mine has a Seiko NH35 movement which is running at +4secs per day. I've gone swimming with it and it's still running after a year.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 so much for the shout-out my brother and I loved this video!! #tudorbros forever ❤️

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Absolutely my man! Glad you enjoyed this vid! 😎🙌

[@RossWristWatchLove]

Great intro and well said! Great video bro!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks P! 😎🍻🙌

[@AvgJoeWatchReviews]

Buy what you like. That’s the beauty of the hobby. True enthusiasts are accepting of different brands regardless of price. The beauty about watches is how they make us feel. I’ve owned expensive watches that I didn’t wear because it didn’t make me feel the way another watch has. It’s an unexplainable connection we have with our watches.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks man, I agree 💯 it’s all about buying what you like and supporting others for their own tastes/budgets in collecting too! I appreciate you checking out the vid bro! 😎🍻🙌

[@garywillacey9979]

I don't have any issues with homage watches, but I do have issues with complete out-&-out fakes, with the manufactures logos, names etc. Homages look good & some of todays releases are built to a very high standard. I wouldn't want to sell all my Seiko's, Orient's, G Shock etc for a so called holy grail watch; I would become very board of having one watch, even if it were a Rolex or Omega. I like the veriety I have & don't have to worry about a hefty servicing bill every 5-10 years. I enjoy my watches as if each one cost £5,000 + & my collection looks more expensive than they are. My aadvise is to go buy what takes your fancy, & don't get into any money issues buying something way out of your price range. Remember, the expensive watches come with an expensive service charge, & you will need this for the watch to retain it's value, paperwork is massively important, stating what's been done to a watch over the years. Buy watches to suit yourself & no one else & don't be embarrassed by your choice, unless it's a complete out-&-out fake. 😮 Enjoy

[@johnv6542]

Lol I'm wearing the reef tiger today one of my favorite watches I love homage watches 🤩🔥🔥

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

That’s awesome, John! That Reef Tiger is such a great piece! Glad you’re enjoying it on the wrist today 😎🍻🙌

[@davidbarclay3651]

I got the blue and the rose gold one. They can be adjusted to run at or near COSC. I put the rose gold one on a brown "aligator" strap with matching hardwear and it looks so dressy for work.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

That’s awesome, David! I haven’t tried my hand at regulating any movements myself but that’s good to know it sounds relatively easy to correct on the movement. Did you buy an aftermarket strap that fit the lugs and case shape without any issues?

[@davidbarclay3651]

It needed a 21mm strap and the hardware was a perfect match. I’m going to put the rubber back on and see if I can darken it. That’s the dead give away on that color. The blue is almost perfect.

[@Watch4Me]

Is the adjustment require a professional watchmaker?

[@marcelovasconcellos6067]

excellent video and great points. Have two Sub homages and three Casio full metal ones. Might be a fourth coming in soo. And as a quartz guy. always on the lookout for a well made OP 41 in quartz of course. No replicas of course but homages rock.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks Marcelo! Trust me I know the struggle with owning many pieces haha, I was up to 42+ at one time, mostly homages 😅 OP41s are soo good! I am sure there are some quartz versions out there! I can’t wait to do a review on the Ball Marvelight III, def has a datejust look to it that I love. Cheers! 😎🙌

[@marcelovasconcellos6067]

@@DavidSchwartzjr only OP homages I 've seen are either 39 autos, or poorly made (Chinese quartz mvmnt, chrome-plated) quartz ones. Japanese quartz, all stainless steel in 41mm and I'm in. And I'm not that bad! 20 or 21 total, only 5 or 6 easily recognizable clomages, I mean homages , lol

[@twitchyjambo]

Great video as always bro😎👍

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks Trip! I appreciate you checking out another vid, sorry it’s been awhile since the last upload. 😎🙌

[@twitchyjambo]

@@DavidSchwartzjr all good Dave, always nice to see you back😎👍 I'll email you soon man,I have a question and still owe you a collection photo 😂

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Haha sounds good buddy! I’ll keep an eye out for the email! 👍

[@garf6615]

I have a couple of expensive watches, and I have bought a lot of homage watches as they have refined my choices for size, look thickness, lug length, etc. I have recently received the specht & sohne aquanaut, green dial, and its absolutely beautiful. The finish is more than good for the £62 I paid. There is a couple of marks, one other dial and lume missing on the eleven, but had to use the eye loupe to see. The strap is a pain, but they supplied 2 extra pins, thank god as the pinged into the ether at first attempt. I have been wearing the watch for 3 days now and has lost about a minute. If interacting with your watches, adjusting time/date winding ect, your not a watch enthusiast. Personally, I wish all watches were hand wound as it's a pleasure spending 30 seconds every morning winding my watch. Recommended buy so much so I have just ordered the IWC engineer homage from the same company, as I am not in a million years spending 12 grand on the IWC reissue. Thanks for the honest review. I look forward to watching many more.

[@FragranceGuru]

Their homage of Tag heuer Monaco looks sexy. Im eyeing the Gulf edition.

[@zsfreestyles2007]

To me these watch brands/watch models as an enthusiast is an experiment watch. Just to see how these brands do, being a fan of the actual watch it is a homage and just trying out the design without pretending its a serious matter. I wouldn't wear one of these to a wedding or an important event, but I'd wear it on a random day, to the park or work.

[@YoshinyYo]

Do we need to get the gun first?

[@xavierreid9995]

I like when you uped the gun and was like if they do they know what’s up

[@MirrlyonTime]

Great vid as always David! I Gotta say, I really don’t get the hype for Patek watches, I don’t like the look of em, so this one isn’t for me either, but great vid and great points made m8

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks Chris! Yeah man, I can understand. The design is not going to be everyone’s cup of tea and there’s a ton of hype on these sports models in particular so I get it. But I appreciate you still giving this one a look at bro! 😎🙌

[@MirrlyonTime]

@@DavidSchwartzjr of course m8 you make the best videos!

[@transmath]

personally I have all kind of watches:hommage/ replica/ guenine watches.

[@CorvusHyperion]

Was quite impressed with this homage. Decent quality. Would love an aquanaut but unlikely to be in a position to drop $200k on a watch

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

I wholeheartedly agree! It’s nice we can still get to enjoy the design at an affordable and attainable option! Thanks for checking out the video! 😎🙌

[@billcore6295]

I own both luxury watches and homages…. VC, Cartier, Rolex, Omega and Tudors just to list a few but I also own the $50 S&S watch in this video and am very impressed with the value and quality of this watch 😊😊😊😊😊😊 for fifty bucks. I wore it into an Omega AD once and the lady who knew me from previous purchases thought it was an actual Aquanaut and checked out the S&S and was impressed for $50… She knows I own a wide variety of watches. I would not buy an Aquanaut even if I had the money, not worth it. If someone owns a $50 S&S, it is likely a beater watch. video is okay and you have an opinion. Mine cost $50!!!!!!!!

[@ShogunTen]

Your a smart man. Most people who own luxury are just doing it to put their social status in the face of people. They would never wore a 50$ watch, to insecure to do it

[@SalvatoreDiazManrique]

Vs Didun Aquanaut? What is better?

[@hollaz2]

What was the dial size?

[@darrenfry4695]

Remember lol when your talking about how poor this and that is on the watch , remember they're so cheap, what do people expect paying little money? This watch is a great little watch for the money .it's a perfect beater watch.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Yes, I usually just point out the small things as that may matter to some. I've seen inexpensive watches with great finishing so I know that it is possible, but not common. Its definitely a great beater watch for the money! 😎👍

[@raylang339]

Very good video.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thank you Ray! I appreciate you checking it out! 😎👍

[@rashadrollins7433]

The concealed carry earned the sub for me lol

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

lol, thanks for the support my guy! 😎👍🍻

[@nintendokings]

David, I’ve seen these Specht & Sohne come with PP branded straps. + the dodgy “Genève” on the dial, needless to say: these are rebranded replicas. And they give a bad rep to more honest homages like San Martin

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Wow I had no idea about that! 😧 I definitely like San Martin and similar brands as an homage option but I’ll have to keep an eye out for companies that are putting out branded and unbranded replicas, thanks for the heads up man.

[@Alberto250212]

I would love a aquanaut homage or even a 5711... But better lol

[@watchsixto]

Not a shabby watch for the price definitely could use some improvement

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Definitely agree bro! I would say for the $65 on Aliexpress not bad, but for $118 on Amazon I would want more value. 😎👍

[@AliasEveWatches]

I do hope you'll never need that gun to prevent watch theft! 😮

[@kewrock]

I no longer wear decent watches when I take the subways or go into Manhattan anymore.

[@AliasEveWatches]

@@kewrock It would be good to have a non-hype-looking budget watch to be on the safe side. 😀

[@potatosnacks5571]

I have their santos, and it’s -1sec per day on average

[@zkc-np9iz]

用的西铁城机芯 我有同款

[@victoredgardo1565]

Soy millonario y tengo un AP blanco cerámica chronograph pero amo muchos los relojes de Skmei.

[@oweng7987]

Its a $60 watch. I can't afford the $60,000 version and I wouldn't walk the streets with it anyway as I would be murdered for it.

[@johnflynn6140]

I have no problem with homage pieces I have a problem with Dups/clones/fake, yes you can save money and buy real luxury watches I did it too, bought my first Tudor last year I will be buying my first Rolex/Tudor this summer, but I own 5 homage watches as daily wears and most are nice watches but the build quality is not something you can compare to luxury watches like Tudor/Rolex. You dont have to spend a ton of money to get nice watches IE Victorinox/Hamilton/Tissot/Longines all make beautiful watches ranging from 500-5000 and having expensive watches to be a horology nut like myself

[@asiantimepieces]

If you tell someone: - Daytona El primero, Hulk, Paul Newman and Steve McQueen are friends and they understand you they are approved watch enthusiasts.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Lol definitely a good way to test those in the know! Imagine taking it a step even further and just dropping random Omega references on them 😅 “I like watches too” “Oh yeah? What do you think of the 310.63.42.50.01.001?” 😐

[@asiantimepieces]

@@DavidSchwartzjr 😂😂 too far buddy, I’d reply back : turn back to the hodinkee cave

[@antevrankovic4539]

Watches are not medical equipment or space equiment: they are toys. Exept museum pieces.

[@darrenfry4695]

B.s, i love watches but not all of us have 80 grand to buy one so the only alternative is a homage ok

[@fontyyy]

I know watch enthusiasts who own £17 quartz Patek-a-likes, I know watch enthusiasts who own 3 fake Rolex's. And I know someone who wears an AP Royal Oak every day and I wouldn't call him a watch enthusiast. Water resistant, 50m is fine for swimming, washing up, showering.

[@kingxerxes3139]

So, you only wear Levi’s, LEE, and Wrangler? All the other brands are hommages of them😂

[@KeithOng]

no knock offs for me. No one can replace a patek.

[@geff4122]

Personally i think the strap and clasp is shite, ive swapped mine for a boring leather strap which actually looks OK.

[@79Hokie]

My Homage is by Didun.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

How is it? I’ve been thinking out checking out their Tiffany blue automatic some day! 😎👍

[@79Hokie]

@@DavidSchwartzjr I love the shape and feel. I have about 6, all different colors.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Wow 6?! That’s great! Got all the colors and occasions covered it seems hehe. 👍

[@카시로스]

Recommend me a watch 😁

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Haha, there’s soooo many! 😅

[@카시로스]

@@DavidSchwartzjr well something that looks like it would be worn by the devil but is reasonable and reliable. I trust you.

[@alexwong8523]

it a great watch for 75.00 dollars

[@karlsenula9495]

Yeah no offense no matter what I do that A. Lange & Sohen I want isn't going to be a sound and rational financial decision EVER ... ok unless I win the lottery ...

[@smashexentertainment676]

I've seen a shit ton of negative feedback from owners of this Chinese watch. So I'd recommend to look elsewhere.

[@GottiRC]

First!!!!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Ayyy!! Damn you even beat me bro!! Lol

[@GottiRC]

@@DavidSchwartzjr lol, I like this watch is this the same one I told you to pick up?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

@@GottiRC Yessir, it sure is!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

@@GottiRC Thanks for the recommendation on it man, had never heard of the brand until you pointed it out!

[@chuckblaze]

It’s your opinion.. I’m able to afford a luxury watch but everyone isn’t… whatever makes people happy and looks good to them is what matters. 🤷🏾‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️ this society is pitiful. Who cares it tells time. Do something that helps the world and not dives into stupid material things.

[@kingxerxes3139]

Well said. Why pay 250K for a watch while you can buy the same design for 70€?! I totally agree with you!

[@willmarshall4685]

Bottom line….nobody cares what watch you wear. The only brand with any brand value outside the very tiny watch world is Rolex. It’s a brand that is expensive because nearly any adult human will know it’s value. In other words, if you wear a Rolex people will think you’re rich. Why you would want people to think you are rich? I have no idea. Wear what you want. Nobody really cares if you’re wearing a homage to a relatively obscure glamor watch.

[@afnasaf691]

Comaprig a 100usd watch to a 100k usd patek,,,it shows how pissed you are ...

[@zillsburyy1]

overpriced overrated

[@OrdinaryCritic]

I agree. People who own homage watches are never enthusiastic of their purchases. They’re just dead inside.

[@HiFi66630]

又是广州造的