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It looks liek 'JOMW Saves!" is now a series!? With Rolex grey market prices going through the roof, the price gap between an original and a homage is now at obscene levels. You are getting 95% of the watch for 1% of the cost. Cheers, Jody
Hi Jody. Here's my story from the UK. Bought that watch on the last day of 2020. It stopped working in June. I sent it back to LGY WATCH store on 23 June (cost me $26 US). Got it back in perfect working order and well regulated on 1st August. It's been a joy to own ever since. It's worth recounting this, I think, as an example of good after care service and honouring warranty. Cheers!
Would have been a Rolex and you would still be waiting, I know from experience.
I bought two of these Pepsi and coke both packed in with same movement problems . Perhaps I should have sent them back but didn’t bother .
Bought the Cronos sub homage on your recommendation. Absolutely love it. Later picked up a two tone sub homage from San Martin, and while it's a great watch, it's just not on the same level. You can just feel the refinement in the Cronos. Love both brands but if it was a Rolex homage I'm going with Cronos.
Great to hear that! Cronos definitely feels fantastic, this one no exception. The jubilee is 👌
I have the same Cronos sub. It's fantastic and runs at +2 sec/day. Can't beat that. The disappearing Cronos applied logo is my only slight niggle about the watch. This GMT looks fantastic. I may have to pick this one up!
I like what Cronos have done here , hopefully they will address the issues mentioned like the printed dial and maybe bring us a version 3 Maxi case in say 41 or 42mm?
However the Squale 30 Atmos has caught my eye mainly because they have done away with the Mercedes hands in favour of a fence post style, lumed ceramic bezel, big crown and nice bright blue/red colour way.
The only drawback is the 21mm oyster bracelet?????? Why Squale why....??? 21mm and why no Jubilee??
You cant have a GMT Master 2 without a Jubilee.
I'll wait for Cronos to bring us a maxi case version of the above and will go for that over the Squale.
@@grantmorriss2557 if I could go through you’re house…..or even the electronic devices your using……I bet I find evidence of hypocrisy.
Bought the older GMT with the NH34 movement from the Cronos store for a large discount. Didn't expect much accuracy from the NH34 but it is giving me +2 seconds a day!!!! Very impressed.
I picked up one of the previous versions of these last year with the printed logo and double pusher clasp and with the darker red colour on the bezel. It's a gorgeous watch and the jubilee is incredibly comfortable. Definitely worth the cash and definitely recommend the darker bezel, looks much classier.
Same here, dark bezel as well about 4 months ago. Hit the watch with a cape cod polishing cloth and it looks fantastic! I catch many people looking hard at it on my wrist.
Is the red gmt hand the same shade of redness on the darker bezel? Or no?
Picked up a Cronos GMT after watching this video too many times. The finishing on the case, bezel action , lumed bezel, and bracelet are amazing and put my $600ish Seikos and $1200ish Tag to shame. There were a few QC quibbles like a .25mm bit of glue sticking out under the 1oclock dial marker, the dial being rotated ever so slightly CW by .25mm, and the crown feeling slightly gritty. That aside, some other things like the cyclops date window, hand finishing, and rotating bezel split are spot on. Definitely not noticeable with daily use and only when I look for it.
For the price I paid used at $250, more then happy with my purchase. Still amazed at how quality it feels and the amount of specs that can be accomplished for the price. Strongly recommend to anyone interested as long as they are willing to let some of the finer details slide.
These do look really nice. I have their sub homage and that's great. It actually has the glidelock style clasp too. I'm a little surprised they didn't use it on this one as well. That would just take it to the next level I think. Great review as always Jody.
I have this watch but with the printed logo and the darker bezel insert, cause I prefered this. It‘s absolutely great looking in person! Especially with the fully lumed bezel insert.
Yay! Glad you've got one of these! I bought the "carbon fibre" grey/black version (mainly because the Rolex shiny black dial bores me) with fully lumed Pepsi Dial last year. Mine does have the printed logo with the hourglass. I do wish the text at 6 o'clock was larger as I need a loupe to actually read it. It disappears against the marbled like of the "carbon" dial. (Actually would have loved it if it was 42mm case like a Steinhart). Yes the lume is fantastic (especially with the fully lumed bezel) and this GMT function is easy to set and is accurate! (unlike a Steinhart that I had to get a refund for as the GMT was WAY out). I think it's a beautiful homage and I can feel the build quality which is nigh on exquisite. The ceramic bezel with the Pepsi Colours is absolutely STUNNING! PS my clasp is different - the older style with 4 micro adjust. Lovely piece (and naturally I'm wearing mine as I type this.)
If only they made a homage of this with a left handed crown…said nobody ever.
Pagani is listening
My ones just arrived, after watching this video . So far after a few hours of wearing I am really impressed. Jubilee bracelet easy to adjust to my slim wrist and wears well. Very light too.
Polishing is mirror like and sharp. The Pepsi colours really pop.
Love my Cronos sub homage. Went with the SW200. The glide lock on that is so nice to use, would have liked to see it used on this GMT as well, though not accurate to the original Rolex like you said. I think Cronos could come up with some proper original watches if they ever wanted.
when talking about the adjustment on the clasp, your comment, 'even then its a proper footer' love the lingo young fella, brilliant! a wee touch o Scotland right there!
I'm glad to see they've upgraded the clasp from the one they originally used. I have the San Martin GMT, and while it's good, mine arrived with some QC issues. Those aside, it's worth the extra money if you want something nicer than Parnis/Bliger/etc.
Great review, enjoying this series of videos and love the look of this watch - the idea of lume wars AliExpress edition sounds interesting - talking about Ali, just logged on but this one is all sold out !
I've got a couple of San Martin Subby homages (latest versions) and they are both superb.... But I really do think that this Cronos is an absolute beaut !!!
Hey, I have this one! First time I've owned a watch before Jody reviews it. Mine is from when they first made it, so no lumed bezel insert (which I'm fine with) but the printed hourglass logo on the dial and a normal, milled clasp with four micro-adjust positions.
I have the older clasp for this model. Has anybody changed the clasp to a glidelock? And where did you get it from?
I love 2022 my Pagani 1662 with the DG movement. But the coke version only came with aluminum bezel insert. Dark red. Clear case back. Love it.
Love the look of it 😍 How's the bracelet though... Got very bad experience with the Pagani Newman before. Any sharp edges? Easy to pull clasp? Pagani one a little harder. Do they rattle?
Looks like you can set the GMT hand wherever you want, as there are several segments here where the GMT hand position doesn't correspond to the minutes. If so then not bad if you want half-hour measurements (quite useful in some parts of Australia) and something the Rolex can't manage.
Looks pretty nice. I think my days of spending a ton on a watch are over. Glycine Sub 36 for $369 is superb! This Chronos looks amazing for the price.
Its one thing to pay 48000 if that is the manufacturer's price but quite another to pay that knowing that by doing so you become part of the problem as well as a lot poorer. The watch looks well done and at the price it's hard to see how you can go wrong.
Hello Jody, I have a collection starting with a Heimdallr up to Longines Bigeye and the watch that I wear the most is the Cronos pepsi gmt and love it. I don't know how they did it for so little.....
Hi Jody!
Would you replace a Steinhart Ocean One (with aluminum bezel insert) with this Cronos? Does it have the same finishing quality as the Steinhart?
Love your videos btw 😊👍
Greetings from Germany
What a beauty! I picked up the darker Pepsi bezel during their 11.11 sale last year and I absolutely love it.
Please help me guys !
I want to buy one but don’t you think colors of the bezel ( blue/red) are too light compare to the Rolex ??
May be dark red / dark blue ????
Thanks for your help !!
The hydraulic press channel did a test with a Cronos 1000M.
It held up to 270 bars of pressure before it stopped and started running when they got it out of the pressure chamber.
Nice video. It would be nice if you can check if the cyclops to see if it's made of sapphire crystal. I'm always wondering about this on homages with cyclops.
Hi Jody. Last night I ordered this gmt through your link. Was a bit confusing though when I got there as so many watches aren't available. I ordered what I thought was the one you had only to think later that it's the wrong one.....dark blue, which I'm sure now isn't the pepsi one so now I've canceled my order. Any thoughts and is there an older more expensive version I'm also seeing. Cheers Rod
I'm a bit late to the party here, I'm watching this wearing my Pagani Design Pepsi GMT. I think you are right Jody, so many seem to come from the same factory. The Pagani looks identical to the Cronos except the brand name on the dial is printed and the clasp is engraved, it has a display case-back, and a Seiko movement. It also cost a lot less than the Cronos. So if I can find the 'change my mind' guy - I'd like a word.. My first Pepsi and with it being a GMT Pepsi combined with the (lovely) Jubilee, I do feel a bit of a 'Flash Harry' wearing it.
If cronos would move the date window and cyclops over to the left some, like rolex, it would be great! The Paganis are more to the left and is more proper looking..
Another great review. Were it not for the Pagani Design and the Revue Thommen versions of this already in my collection I would be tempted. So very tempted. . .
Thanks for the review Jody!
The adjustment of the 3 positions in an actual Rolex EasyLink clasp is not easy either I’ve found out…
Have the Cronos Aqua Terra homage in bronze 42mm. The watch that's no longer made in a material never made in funky green/yellow dial. Side by side with the real deal, looks very good, on time and perfect for outdoor activities.
I was going to buy the Pagani Pepsi until I saw this video. I went with the Cronos instead based on your argument and it’s gorgeous. Great to have someone in Australia making content about what price we’ll pay and shipping etc. Thank you!
I know this video is a year old and I just finished watching your vid from 2 years ago about the top 10 Submarine’s. Never was aware of Cronos until these 2 vids. Thanks to you I just bought the Cronos dark Pepsi GMT on sale from $499 to $289 with a $20 off code. Don’t know if Cronos does a version of the Invicta perpetual sale but the watch looked good at $499 and $269 feels like a steal. This will tide me ver until Marc brings out his next GMT. Rumors are that it’s going to be the Port Jefferson with either Miyota or Seiko GMT movement. I’m addicted to GMT’s😅
Loving the save series
Have been looking at some Steinhart and Squale versions of this watch, how would you say those compare to this?
I have the version before this with the stamped logo on the dial and the brushed 2 button clasp. Absolutely love it! one of my favourite watches!!
Hi Jody great video! do you know if the Sugess batman, and pepsi gmt homage watches are as good as the Cronos, and San Martin? I see it's cheaper by a bit, but is it as good😊
I’ve never had a problem with homage watches, I have the Invicta 1953, San Martin 1953 (the year I was born) and the Steeldive 1954 amongst others. As close as they are in appearance to the originals that they pay homage to, one thing that they have in common is that they are attractive, but plain watches. With watches like this Cronos that at a very short distance, especially with the colourful bezel looks like an expensive Rolex, I wonder if anyone has been the victim of an opportunistic mugger that thought that it was a Rolex???
Just dress like scum and drive a Corolla and they all think it’s a fake.
Hahahahaha LWC introduction is awesome! Still chuckling! I watched the Pagani Design Chrono video the other day….and ordered one yesterday. Did you ever give it a try in the pool? Sorry…I know this is a Cronos video. I’m just curious about WR.
I totally agree with your sentiments re 'Rolex' pricing glad you always keep things real unlike so much of the watch sphere of late; I agree the bubble will burst...wow that pepsi homage looks lovely with nice accuracy too may have a punt! Thank you.
Even if I had the money twice over it'd be be difficult tbh.
There are two things I watch out for when I watch your videos. One, I listen to your entertaining reviews. And two, I check out your printed T-shirts. Thanks for another great review.
It's a nice one and worth considering with ROLEX well out of financial reach, but untill that day I make due with my CASIO Marlins as I got the blue bezel , the Pepsi bezel and the black bezel, they may not be GMT'S but they work for me.
hi jody, have you ever explored rolex homages with the older style casings? I'm personally not a big fan of the chunky rolexes of today and was wondering if there's anything worth to pick up.
There's the 36 mm Baltany bubble back homage on aliexpress. I think san Martin also makes 40 mm or lower older style rolex homages
I have the standard black enamel Cronos Subbie homage with the NH35 and it is one of my two favorite direct homage watches, just after the Tisell Explorer. Lovely dial and indices. Very clear sapphire. Fantastic lume. Great bracelet with the on-the-fly clasp. I bought mine used so the previous owner may have regulated it but mine is spot on, +/- O seconds per day. Cyclops is perfect. Oyster type bracelet is very nice. Literally no real complaints. Biggest niggle is the applied logo.
Looks nice on your wrist but without being able to try one on I have no idea how it will wear for me. Coming from China one to two months wait.
I purchased an older version with a different clasp. Much thinner, with holes for micro adjust.
I like the watch, but the movement in mine is a little crunchy. I already modded it with an old-school aluminum Coke bezel, so I probably won’t send it for warranty work. Bugger.
I can't get over how good it looks! The new camera probably made some positive difference!
Good review. Not bugged about the applied logo tbh.
I bought darker version and i love it so much. it really looks fantastic
Great review Jody. You should try to get the Cronos datejust in, it is fantastic. Their capped hands are the icing on the cake. I have the blue one and the dial is striking. I’d be willing to loan mine to you if you’d want
I've got a double sided fliplock deployant clasp on mine, how come this has an oysterclasp?
5:00 Bezel … shouldn’t it be 48 clicks to take into account the 1/2 hour offset places like Newfoundland?
I have the fully lumed version. Awesome watch, my 6 marker is off to the right by the tiniest percentage....otherwise a perfect watch
Nice homage, I have a 39mm Steinhart and I really like the build quality. Nothing wrong with a homage as long as it’s not a miss representation counterfeit.
Even then, I dont blame anyone with todays prices 😂
Nice watch indeed only I don't like the gasp it s to big I got one after market for my pagani it's half the size and wears much better . This would be a perfect addition to this watch and complete it big times
Hi Jodi, great reveiw and good looking watch but I have enough divers and also not a big fan of Pepsi bezels to be honest
Listen, on the whole AliExpress homages subject, think you could make a video about the Parnis the two tone explorer? I would love to see how good (or how bad) it is. Thanks mate!
Jody, your content is excellent! Do you think it's worth spending the extra money and buy a Cronos with SW-200 movement or just stick with the PT5000 ?
Hi Jody, love the Cronos which I bought on your recommendation. Any recommendations for an aftermarket oyster bracelet for it? As usual the bracelet is the big letdown.
Love the channel, from a fellow Scot!
Would look mint on a blue or red strap.
Thank you for the video. I was looking at the Timex M79, but you have sold me on this beauty. 👍🏻
What would you suggest as the best Yachtmaster II homage out there? It's my ultimate grail watch but I will likely never be able to afford it.
I own the previous generation. I agree that the printed "Cronos" and hourglass logo looks better. Mine has a different clasp. It's a stamped, plain two-button clasp. It works great, but I wonder if Cronos sell the "upgraded" clasp and/or bracelet by itself. In spite of the hard to adjust issues, I think the newer clasp fits the overall look of the watch better.
Steinheart Ocean 1 GMT is pretty good too
I remember a few years back Sub was available here in the UK for £6 - £7k. A lot of money, but something to aspire to and maybe still attainabl for some. At the prices that are being asked now it's obscene, I feel sorry for for the genuine watch geeks that will never own one because of the inflated prices and worried for those who have overpaid and will lose out when the bubble bursts.
I get sick every day when I see all of the Rolex prices. Watches I could have bought for nothing compared to what they are now and thought: "Meh, I'll grab it later."
I am a watch geek and none of rolexes every gave me the itch to own, I see them as an abomination instead I genuinely like their younger brother Tudor and I own two of them happily. My point is Rolex is not the end of journey watch that some trying to make you believe
@@entroheat agree totally, tried a Black Bay 58 on recently, very nice and far more reasonable price wise than my beloved Omegas these days. Jus not quote sure about the rivets in the ends of the bracelet but I did like it.
@@steveb4012 good choice I happened to like them on nato and leather (one is the s&g chronograph with B01 movement) since I have my grand seiko diver and seiko high end LX gmts and the unrivaled SLA039 as my divers and for occasions I wear my fifty fathoms the funny thing is those cost me a price of a Pepsi gmt and maybe explorer what a shame of Rolex prices nowadays.
Heck even speedmasters have gone from 3500 rrp to 6000 rrp. I remember seeing speedmasters used for under 3k, a great saveable goal. 6k+ is just unreasonable for most
At this point Rolex prices mean they are in safe deposit boxes rather than wrists. And you are right Jody that bubble will burst at some point. I think part of the joy the moon swatch has given so many is two fingers up to Rolex and the wrist flexers. When watches are being bought by investors and people who have no love of timepieces something went wrong somewhere.
Hey Jody, props for another great video 👍 Is there any update on your SRPE mod video? I’m itching to see it 🙂!
I'm surprised that they didn't use the glide lock adjust on this clasp like they advertise on the sub homage. I love my Pagani Design GMT master 2 pepsi, I wish that one had the glide lock clasp as well, even if it cost a few extra bucks it would be worth it. Hell ever watch should have such a type of adjustment, for me anyway.
They should have printed Cronos in white and above a little hourglass in applied metal
Pay a little bit more and get the San Martin GMT. It has better quality than Cronos. I know, as I am also own a San Martin GMT.
The Cronos Automatic Diving Watch Stainless Steel 2000 Meters Water Resistance Professional Diver (Sea Dweller Homage) case back is VERY interesting and has an interesting claim machined into it, worth looking into.
i'm not familiar with GMT watches too much but at the end you talk about how it's not a proper GMT. Does that mean that the GMT hand doesnt do anything and the watch can't track 2 time zones?
there are two types of GMT, a "desk gmt" and a traveler gmt. on a "true" gmt, you change the main hour hand when you travel and the gmt hand shows your home time, for the "desk gmt" it's the opposite, the main hour hand shows the local time and the GMT hand is used to show whatever other timezone you want.
in a "true gmt" you can move the hour hand without moving the minute hand so you just jump timezones.
both can track 3timezones at the same time with the 24h bezel.
Great video, keep up the good work Jody.
i am partial to Steinhart. had 4, and they are honestly almost as good as tudor. but the fact Cronos did the CORRECT BEZEL means they win
Definitely don't mind a homage when it's done well... this looks great!
Jody, your “Save” series is akin to a Public Service Announcement! Haha. Best Wishes to you and family! Much love from Singapore. 😃
I'd just spend that bit more and get the Steinhart and get the benefits of Swiss Made and a Swiss Movement.
Hi Jody, have you ever tested the Mathey-Tissot homages from Jomashop? Thanks,
Hello. Can you make a comparison of the Addiesdive Diver Vs a Crono Dive watch
When you try and sell your Chronos down the line what kind of money will you get for it ?
its same quality with Steinhart pepsi ceramic?
Great video as usual, Jodie 👍. You might need to provide subtitles for “footer” at 11.27 !! Cheers 🏴
Watch 8 Price 8....was looking at ebay yesterday and a moonswatch the black speedy version was going for £7.500 sterling!!! Or best part of $10.000 USD!! And it had bids! You can nearly buy 2 real ones for that! ( how many exclamation marks?)
Insane! Are you sure that people aren't troll bidding? That's definitely going on over here.
@@JustOneMoreWatch Hmmm maybe never thought of that. If not keep your moonswatch haha
Even dafter when it's not even a limited production and they say they'll restock it!
I recently bought the Steinhart 38 and it is stunning.
I love it so much more than my Cronos.
The Cronos is great. But it is a bit too “sterile” with no “heart”.
If that makes sense.
The Steinhart is amazing and it has that “heart” feeling as well.
Steinhart are by far the best value for money I have seen so far. I don't own one yet but I'm picking up an ocean 39 with a green mop dial soon. It's kind of out there with the colour but it looks stunning .
Another great video and I love the watch. As fir Rolex prices being insane, my Dad has a Rolex Submariner. He bought it new from an AD in 1972. It's in pristine condition, always serviced regular. What did her pay for it in 1972? £97! 'nuff said.
When is the best time to buy one? Any sales coming up soon?
What movement is used?
No way I would pay 48k for a stainless steel watch or any watch. I have a few omega and Rolex but they were inherited from my grandfather and they were bought pretty cheap. Like the president I have he bought it in 1996 for $5k and it’s solid gold. He had a furniture store on Main Street in town and he knew everyone. His next door was a jeweler and a guy he knew was closing up his place and had 3 Rolex left and my grandfather got it at a deal. I still have the wood box it came with and the paper work and a 1952 Omega Geneva gold with interchangeable bands in like new condition. After my grandfather passed the jeweler called me and told me that he had a brand new band for the Omega, he gave it to me. So after he gave me the band I now have all 3 colors of them. Great video Jody.
Isn’t Rolex hommaging cronos now? With cronos you can get a green-black bezel for a while now and Rolex just released it if I’m not mistaking…
I own a Cronos Subby, given I got it from eBay, but the clasp had sharp edges and the lugs are rather pointy. Still not that disappointed but yeah, it is what it is.
Runs roughly -8 s/d which is unfortunate, i rather have it run fast, but still within spec of the PT-5000.
Hi! Thats not a Darker Red Blue version right?
How does this compare to the Pagani Pepsi GMT thats selling for $80? Looks like the same exact thing with different logo
Hey mate! Revisiting this video as I am thinking about picking one up. Looks like they now have the NH34 inside. Should make for an even better value proposition!
I could tell at the beginning shots it was 8 beats per second and I was very surprised. Nice watch for the money, no doubt.
Hi Jody! Damn, I wish I'd watched your reviews in the right sequence because, based on the ones I've seen, I've bought a Pagani, Invicta and a San Martin.... Now this one looks even better! I rarely wear one of my Rolexes (Rollei??) in urban areas since I was mugged and robbed of one in central London - I could have done without the cracked rib and bloodied nose, but I'd have preferred to lose one of these, especially as the insurance didn't cover the cost of the replacement! 😔
So, I suppose I'll now have a look on Ali for a Cronos. Anyone want to buy a used (but mint) Pagani, Invicta or San Martin equivalent? 😃
Would like to see a Cronos homage of the Rolex Explorer 2, the Pagani one just isn't up to snuff for me
I wanted one so bad, I finally pulled the trigger but unfortunately the watch was dead after 2 or 3 weeks. Basically it stops several times a day. Don't know if it's a Cronos or a Hangzhou movement issue, but at the end of the day I found myself without a working watch. Overall, the build quality is nice, the lume is craaazy (got the one with lume on the bezel as well) and the best part is the jubilee ! So comfortable.
Movement issues. Anyway to do a warranty claim?
@@ocb05 I’d guess: Absolutely not
@@ocb05 Honestly I didn’t even try
Literally watching this with my cronos batman on wrist! Came to town just last week! Cheers
That looks fantastic!