The NH35 costs around 30 dollars on its own, so I'd call this a great deal, even though the dimensions are a bit questionable. Btw. if you buy cheap dress watches from Cadisen or Starking always take one with a Japanese movement, unless you don't mind opening and regulating the movement yourself. They frequently throw the Chinese ones out without any regulation at all, running 3 minutes fast or 2 minutes slow or something similarly outrageous. Don't get me wrong, they usually CAN be regulated to a good performance, but if you don't want to bother or are too clumsy better stay away. Other things to watch out with Chinese movments: If it's a clone of a Miyota (like the high beat ones) it will usually have a similar annoying rotor spin. If it's based on a Chinese Standard Movement the automatic winding will be quite poor and unable to completely wind up to full ~40h power reserve without hand winding.
I only buy Aliexpress watches with an Seiko NH35, NH36 and the rare NH38 movement. Rotor noise on Miyota or Miyota clones drives me crazy and you have no clue what you are getting with a Chinese movement...could be good...could be bad...and you don't know until you get it. Edit: If you do pick up a quartz watch the Seiko vh31 movement is also great...high beat sweep and much better than most one tick per second of everything else..
Kinda like Dave’s other video: when on Ali always stick to sapphire, stainless steel, and a Japanese/Swiss movement. Bonus if it has some water resistance
Heads up guys! This watch may very well be a great value, but please be warned that the resell value is very low. It always takes me a month or two flip an Ali-Express watch. If you buy it, please plan on keeping it.
I've got an 8 inch wrist so it would probably look fine on my wrist. I liked that black strap that you put on it earlier in the video. Something about silver and black really stands out.
Dave, I just received my Cadisen C8173 which I ordered on 12/27/20 right after watching your review. I must say that it is pretty good for only $60. The strap is actually pretty good, imo, too. Thanks for pointing me to another good value.
@@JusttheWatch I really don't have any problems with the odd strap size, etc It's going to serve as a casual daily wear. I'm just happy to get Sapphire and an NH35 for $60.00.
Great review on this watch. I had this one in my cart, but ditched out last minute for a high beat movement. I’ll eventually come back around to it...seems to be a winner. Loved your strap show as it really showcased the versatility of different looks this watch offers. And that lazy Susan shot at 13:29 was sweeeeet!
Ssed the live event, I think I came on as you ended 😂. I find the hands make this one a more classy casual for me, but as you show with the strap changes, it is very versatile. A rather good bargain package for a daily casual watch IMO.
Excellent review I just hit the Subscribe button You didn't waste my time showing me the box it came in or the cool knife used to open the box nor did you waste my time with a intro featuring exploding dinosaurs or some such nonsense. You cut right to the chase. You discussed your likes and dislikes about the watch and you gave the relevant dimensions. You showed it on your wrist and told us your wrist size.. In short sir,, it was a perfect review . You have a new subscriber and you are probably now my favorite CZcams watch reviewer.
Dave, based on your review, I ordered one today. This will my first experience with a Cadisen. I dislike Aliexpress, but I thought I will give them another chance at this price.
Missile Man I have purchased 4 automatic watches from ALI two running Chinese movements and two running NH35. One of the ones running the Chinese movement was questionable but it was only $35 US the other Chinese movement cost ~50 US and runs like a champ. It is a Corgeaut flieger. The other two were about $100 US each and are amazing. I have purchased two quartz watches from ALI, one Chinese no name quartz movement and the other a seiko mecha quartz. The Chinese special was 20US and junk. The Parnis with the Seiko was 50 US and is amazing. Stay away from the cheaper Chinese movements (quartz and auto) and you should be fine. Let us know if this Cadisen is a good one.
@@JusttheWatch The estimated arrival is in February......so they are not promising a fast shipment.....LOL. My last Ali purchase was a metal case and bracelet kit for a G-Shock. It took quite a while to arrive, but I was impressed with the product.
Cadisen really needs input from people like you. I agree w/ all your comments (over-sized dial, 21mm lug-to-lug, crap strap, etc.) except one -- I'd categorize this watch more as a fashion watch. The design says "dress" but its oversize says "bling". For me that translates not to "everyday" but "fashion". I agree w/ you that if Cadisen fixed the major sizing problems that they'd have a home-run on their hands.
I think it is a great watch to be considered. The finishing of the back with printings and the one around of the case with brushing and polishing have nothing to envy to any other microbranded watch in the same class (dressing) that is sold for , at least, $200. Actually, the fact of being $60, opens a lot of possibilities for the buyer since it leaves room to buy another matching strap / band. 42 mm / 21mm lug is fine - I have seen these models going 41 / 20 Again, when I see these prices / products , I wonder about How much money are we over paying ?... anyways... Also, I feel a Chinese product here , but ... jmm... they came in and are strong...
Been my experience that a 22mm strap will easily fit on a watch that takes 21mm ones. Though a soft material 22mm strap helps with that. Heck, nowadays if you like the watch enough, just buy a 21mm strap online.
It's good - I had it in my cart briefly during the 11/11 sale. The black version of the C8173 is a little more restrained and might not look quite as large on wrist. Anyone really worried about the size should consider the Cadisen C103. It comes in black too (also green or blue, althiough that's always out of stock). The 103 is offered on a fairly janky bracelet but replacements are cheap.
@@Mrtellitlikeitis How many watches under 500 USD offer a level of finish which looks particularly good under a makro lense? As long as you can't see any obvious issues with the naked eye...
I have a cadisen, 1032 I think the code is, love it.... you're getting a lot for your money.....and must agree superb daily....if they went with a blue metallic finish on the seconds hand it would improve the looks dramatically also switch out the lug width, 21never makes sense unless you're a high end brand trying to sell straps as extras....this example does make one wonder why are most watches that contain the 35 so thick when clearly they can be made like this, excluding those that require dive ratings of course....we should all band together and organise a petition to get a global ban on 21mm straps, I'm not looking for the death penalty for manufacturers but a good old public flogging would sort the buggers out 😂🤣😂🤣....all jesting aside, I hope everyone has had a great Christmas and I wish you all the very best for the upcoming year....stay safe &stay positive....⌚🏴⌚🏴
Have the C8097. C1032 doesn't have the very nice blue dial version and I don't like the Roman numeral 12 on it. I do like the NH36 for the day though. Had to go with one of these on a rough leather strap and the C8097 for a dressier watch.
I have a similar 42/21 Cadisen (C8143), and I love it! It's a bit on the large side, but thanks to that, it is very easy to read, and it is very, very comfortable. This one has been on my wish list for a while, I think I'll pull the trigger sooner or later (maybe the blue version). As a casual / business casual watch, it is great. I think the blurred print on the dial is due to the texture on the dial itself - they could have used a flat rectangle on the dial, or applied writings, but at that price, it is asking too much.
😔 so close...so sad...I do love textured white dials with blue hands and stainless... I'm starting to think my grail watch will have to be custom modified by me... Starting to look for most of what I like instead of hoping a brand that nails it.
I wonder why they just don't sell these without straps or just a nylon band with the provision that you are expected to put what you want on it. Otherwise I bet the reason they used 21mm lugs is its a rip of case or cases from a reject pile from a more popular brand.
Excellent review.. I agree 100% with everything you said.. I have the white and blue versions. 40/20 would have been that much better and more compatible but it is still awesome as is.
I've had my eyes on this one, but the dimensions made me go for a C1032 instead that I'm very happy with. To bad about the size, love that dial and the case finishing. But if you'd want a big kinda minimalist watch, this is great (and more affordable) compared to crap like DW, MVMNT etc.
i had considered this a while back when introduced ,thought the value prop was good & a nice looking daily but ..& there's always a but for the exact reasons you've mentioned i didn't go for it ,looks good on you though with the leathers.
Got mine sometime in June 2020 and it's accuracy is pretty decent. Love it's clean and simple look as well as the value for money pricing. Would have love it even more if the lume quality is improved and the lug is of the common size e.g. 20mm / 22mm instead of the odd 21mm.
Nice looking watch, I love the textured dial, and because of the texture, the slightly rough print doesn't bother me. I do agree the size is a bit off though, if it was a 40/20 I think I would go for it, 42mm in this style is just too big for my taste.
I really like the look and the color combination is beautiful. The 42 on an all dial watch is just too big. I'd be all over it at 40. 38 would be even better.
The NH35 costs ~30 dollars and is not really worth faking, especially considering that Cadisen isn't actually that small of a company, particularly compared to microbrands. If they want to save money on the movement they either use a Miyota-clone (identifyable by the rotor spin) of some version of the Chinese Standard Movement (thicker and quite weak automatic winding). I have experiences with NH35s in Chinese watches, they look like NH35s, they sound like NH35s and they perform like NH35s, there's no smoking gun to be suspicious. Meanwhile, almost everyone cheaps out on the straps. "Genuine leather" only requires the cheapest leather available to be a true statement and it can still be coated with some synthetic material. Real leather being in there doesn't mean it's a good strap.
Is it really that hard to make a 38mm dress watch? There's almost no choice in that size at all! I have the Cadisen with the Miyota 9015 in it at 40mm. It wears very big so I'm not going near this one.
I agree with you ! IF this watch was 40 mm in diameter, and had a 20 mm band width... IT would have been the perfect everyday / dress watch ! Too bad. You Blew it, Cadisen ! NO SOUP FOR YOU !!!
In my opinion it is way better then a starking that comes with that Chinese "high beat" movement at that price point. I got both and the cadisen is way more a grab and go option. I had to open my starking at least 5 times now because the rotor always comes off :D
Some of the Chinese watch brands really need to do a little more research about what customers want. This doesn't work as a casual watch for me, the design elements are clearly dressy. Who wants an all-dial dress watch with a 42 mm dial? I definitely don't 🙈
There are certainly people who can pull that off. Some guys always complain that normal sizes are too big for their stick arms but can't imagine a person being able to rock a watch slightly bigger than normal.
It's just too big. The dimensions are all wrong... forget that I have a smaller wrist, it just isn't proportioned right - look at the seconds hand, its a full 3 or 4 mm from the edge of the dial. The date is a full index inward because the movement just isn't that big. China and a lot of companies in this price bracket just do not understand discretion or elegance.
It really looks cheap, there is no end to the dial next to the case...inside I mean. To big...and also you have to buy 90$ strap to a 60$ watch to look decent. Nice video thou.
Really you're going to complain over 2 mm? And who the hell's going to spend money on another strap at 60 bucks the strap looks fine. People that buy stuff like this don't have your expectations. Perhaps you are used to higher end watches now.
This isn't a terrible watch - just not for this audience. This is a better option for the DW / MVMT crowd. Big, simple and they're not going to swap out the strap. Display case back. The case is pretty. But for me... too big, the lug width is absurd, and the printing is a little iffy.
DW / MVMT crowd buy the watch for the brand and the hype that comes with it through social media. This Cadisen does not have that even, it's just kind of in limbo...
Good review on a crappy watch 😁 all joking aside having a $60 watch with a $40 strap does not make sense. Why not just buy $100 watch that looks and is better.
This watch is a total failure - at least 4 mm too large and ridiculous lug width. There's no reason to consider it with so many other options available.
The NH35 costs around 30 dollars on its own, so I'd call this a great deal, even though the dimensions are a bit questionable.
Btw. if you buy cheap dress watches from Cadisen or Starking always take one with a Japanese movement, unless you don't mind opening and regulating the movement yourself. They frequently throw the Chinese ones out without any regulation at all, running 3 minutes fast or 2 minutes slow or something similarly outrageous. Don't get me wrong, they usually CAN be regulated to a good performance, but if you don't want to bother or are too clumsy better stay away.
Other things to watch out with Chinese movments: If it's a clone of a Miyota (like the high beat ones) it will usually have a similar annoying rotor spin. If it's based on a Chinese Standard Movement the automatic winding will be quite poor and unable to completely wind up to full ~40h power reserve without hand winding.
I only buy Aliexpress watches with an Seiko NH35, NH36 and the rare NH38 movement. Rotor noise on Miyota or Miyota clones drives me crazy and you have no clue what you are getting with a Chinese movement...could be good...could be bad...and you don't know until you get it.
Edit: If you do pick up a quartz watch the Seiko vh31 movement is also great...high beat sweep and much better than most one tick per second of everything else..
Kinda like Dave’s other video: when on Ali always stick to sapphire, stainless steel, and a Japanese/Swiss movement. Bonus if it has some water resistance
@@MeanE
Yeah, the Miyota rotor noise of doom - replaces stress toys for me, lol.
Heads up guys! This watch may very well be a great value, but please be warned that the resell value is very low. It always takes me a month or two flip an Ali-Express watch. If you buy it, please plan on keeping it.
Good tip. Definitely don't buy Aliexpress watches with the intent to flip them, especially at low end of the price spectrum.
Its a 60 dollar watch, why you even consider resale value? It is a disposable item.
@@kramsenoj1 1) Some of these Ali-Express watches are between $100-$350.
2) I'm kinda of stingy. lol
Who flips Ali watches lol
@@impatrickt Me! Because I am a cheapo. lol
I've got an 8 inch wrist so it would probably look fine on my wrist. I liked that black strap that you put on it earlier in the video. Something about silver and black really stands out.
Dave, I just received my Cadisen C8173 which I ordered on 12/27/20 right after watching your review. I must say that it is pretty good for only $60. The strap is actually pretty good, imo, too. Thanks for pointing me to another good value.
Glad to hear you like it!
@@JusttheWatch I really don't have any problems with the odd strap size, etc It's going to serve as a casual daily wear. I'm just happy to get Sapphire and an NH35 for $60.00.
Great review on this watch. I had this one in my cart, but ditched out last minute for a high beat movement. I’ll eventually come back around to it...seems to be a winner. Loved your strap show as it really showcased the versatility of different looks this watch offers. And that lazy Susan shot at 13:29 was sweeeeet!
Just added the MW-240-1BVEF to my Casio collection. It looks great, wears great, and at $20 or so, it's also a great price...
I have the version with Miyota 9015. Unreal that you can get that for $95, and it even has sapphire crystal.
Ssed the live event, I think I came on as you ended 😂. I find the hands make this one a more classy casual for me, but as you show with the strap changes, it is very versatile. A rather good bargain package for a daily casual watch IMO.
Excellent review I just hit the Subscribe button You didn't waste my time showing me the box it came in or the cool knife used to open the box nor did you waste my time with a intro featuring exploding dinosaurs or some such nonsense. You cut right to the chase. You discussed your likes and dislikes about the watch and you gave the relevant dimensions. You showed it on your wrist and told us your wrist size.. In short sir,, it was a perfect review . You have a new subscriber and you are probably now my favorite CZcams watch reviewer.
Ha, thanks man! You basically listed all my pet peeves watching CZcams reviews, so I try to avoid them... Not always successful.
🤣👍
Dave, based on your review, I ordered one today. This will my first experience with a Cadisen. I dislike Aliexpress, but I thought I will give them another chance at this price.
Missile Man I have purchased 4 automatic watches from ALI two running Chinese movements and two running NH35. One of the ones running the Chinese movement was questionable but it was only $35 US the other Chinese movement cost ~50 US and runs like a champ. It is a Corgeaut flieger. The other two were about $100 US each and are amazing. I have purchased two quartz watches from ALI, one Chinese no name quartz movement and the other a seiko mecha quartz. The Chinese special was 20US and junk. The Parnis with the Seiko was 50 US and is amazing. Stay away from the cheaper Chinese movements (quartz and auto) and you should be fine. Let us know if this Cadisen is a good one.
@@watsondna Thanks. I'm a buyer when I see great value....such as Orient, Vostok, Aragon. I hope the Cadisen is another.
Good luck! Aliexpress can sometimes be a rocky experience, but for that little bit of risk you get can get the best deals on the planet.
@@JusttheWatch The estimated arrival is in February......so they are not promising a fast shipment.....LOL. My last Ali purchase was a metal case and bracelet kit for a G-Shock. It took quite a while to arrive, but I was impressed with the product.
There's so many 21mm lud width affordable watches around lately it's not a bad thing for me any more.
Loving the channel, keep it up mate.
Cadisen really needs input from people like you. I agree w/ all your comments (over-sized dial, 21mm lug-to-lug, crap strap, etc.) except one -- I'd categorize this watch more as a fashion watch. The design says "dress" but its oversize says "bling". For me that translates not to "everyday" but "fashion". I agree w/ you that if Cadisen fixed the major sizing problems that they'd have a home-run on their hands.
I think it is a great watch to be considered. The finishing of the back with printings and the one around of the case with brushing and polishing have nothing to envy to any other microbranded watch in the same class (dressing) that is sold for , at least, $200.
Actually, the fact of being $60, opens a lot of possibilities for the buyer since it leaves room to buy another matching strap / band.
42 mm / 21mm lug is fine - I have seen these models going 41 / 20
Again, when I see these prices / products , I wonder about How much money are we over paying ?... anyways...
Also, I feel a Chinese product here , but ... jmm... they came in and are strong...
38mm, and i would buy it ! Like the blue details and safir...
Been my experience that a 22mm strap will easily fit on a watch that takes 21mm ones. Though a soft material 22mm strap helps with that. Heck, nowadays if you like the watch enough, just buy a 21mm strap online.
"Easily" is a big variable.
Perlon strap is the best choice.
I think I'd pop it apart and remove the nasty blue second hand.
It's good - I had it in my cart briefly during the 11/11 sale. The black version of the C8173 is a little more restrained and might not look quite as large on wrist. Anyone really worried about the size should consider the Cadisen C103. It comes in black too (also green or blue, althiough that's always out of stock). The 103 is offered on a fairly janky bracelet but replacements are cheap.
Sounds and looks like a nice everyday office watch.
This is the kind of watch that looks good from afar but is far from good. Great review, Dave. Well balanced. 👍
The up close shot exposes the cheapness
@@Mrtellitlikeitis
How many watches under 500 USD offer a level of finish which looks particularly good under a makro lense? As long as you can't see any obvious issues with the naked eye...
@@Alias_Anybodywell said. For the price this what is excellent
I have a cadisen, 1032 I think the code is, love it.... you're getting a lot for your money.....and must agree superb daily....if they went with a blue metallic finish on the seconds hand it would improve the looks dramatically also switch out the lug width, 21never makes sense unless you're a high end brand trying to sell straps as extras....this example does make one wonder why are most watches that contain the 35 so thick when clearly they can be made like this, excluding those that require dive ratings of course....we should all band together and organise a petition to get a global ban on 21mm straps, I'm not looking for the death penalty for manufacturers but a good old public flogging would sort the buggers out 😂🤣😂🤣....all jesting aside, I hope everyone has had a great Christmas and I wish you all the very best for the upcoming year....stay safe &stay positive....⌚🏴⌚🏴
The Cadisen C1032 is a better option around this price. Or if you're willing to pay a little more the Cadisen C8097 is great.
Have the C8097. C1032 doesn't have the very nice blue dial version and I don't like the Roman numeral 12 on it. I do like the NH36 for the day though.
Had to go with one of these on a rough leather strap and the C8097 for a dressier watch.
Thanks for the review! Always interesting to see what's on offer.
I have a similar 42/21 Cadisen (C8143), and I love it! It's a bit on the large side, but thanks to that, it is very easy to read, and it is very, very comfortable. This one has been on my wish list for a while, I think I'll pull the trigger sooner or later (maybe the blue version). As a casual / business casual watch, it is great. I think the blurred print on the dial is due to the texture on the dial itself - they could have used a flat rectangle on the dial, or applied writings, but at that price, it is asking too much.
Love cadisen C1032 and C1031
Can you review the Cadisen C1032? I really like it.
😔 so close...so sad...I do love textured white dials with blue hands and stainless... I'm starting to think my grail watch will have to be custom modified by me... Starting to look for most of what I like instead of hoping a brand that nails it.
Reminiscent of a NOMOS? Order from Aliexpress today and expect delivery within a year, if it arrives! LOL Great review of a versatile watch.
I wonder why they just don't sell these without straps or just a nylon band with the provision that you are expected to put what you want on it. Otherwise I bet the reason they used 21mm lugs is its a rip of case or cases from a reject pile from a more popular brand.
Excellent review.. I agree 100% with everything you said.. I have the white and blue versions. 40/20 would have been that much better and more compatible but it is still awesome as is.
I've had my eyes on this one, but the dimensions made me go for a C1032 instead that I'm very happy with. To bad about the size, love that dial and the case finishing. But if you'd want a big kinda minimalist watch, this is great (and more affordable) compared to crap like DW, MVMNT etc.
Nice looking watch but i still prefer the c1032.
i had considered this a while back when introduced ,thought the value prop was good & a nice looking daily but ..& there's always a but for the exact reasons you've mentioned i didn't go for it ,looks good on you though with the leathers.
Got mine sometime in June 2020 and it's accuracy is pretty decent. Love it's clean and simple look as well as the value for money pricing. Would have love it even more if the lume quality is improved and the lug is of the common size e.g. 20mm / 22mm instead of the odd 21mm.
Nice looking watch, I love the textured dial, and because of the texture, the slightly rough print doesn't bother me. I do agree the size is a bit off though, if it was a 40/20 I think I would go for it, 42mm in this style is just too big for my taste.
I really like the look and the color combination is beautiful. The 42 on an all dial watch is just too big. I'd be all over it at 40. 38 would be even better.
I think I’d rather have a Starking.
Thank you for your review.
I used to have this one but I decided to pass it on. Seems perfect on paper but it felt blah to me, the "romance" is not there.
I can definitely see that. I think a lot of these ultra affordable Chinese watches have that problem.
Thanks the watch looks great in the video 👍
Happy new year all:) Nice lol a $60 IWC portuguese !
If you don't trust the genuine leather, how come you trust it's a genuine Seiko movement?
The NH35 costs ~30 dollars and is not really worth faking, especially considering that Cadisen isn't actually that small of a company, particularly compared to microbrands. If they want to save money on the movement they either use a Miyota-clone (identifyable by the rotor spin) of some version of the Chinese Standard Movement (thicker and quite weak automatic winding). I have experiences with NH35s in Chinese watches, they look like NH35s, they sound like NH35s and they perform like NH35s, there's no smoking gun to be suspicious.
Meanwhile, almost everyone cheaps out on the straps. "Genuine leather" only requires the cheapest leather available to be a true statement and it can still be coated with some synthetic material. Real leather being in there doesn't mean it's a good strap.
Having handled the watch, I'm a lot more confident the movement is genuine than the leather... I suppose it's not inconceivable they fooled me though
Is it really that hard to make a 38mm dress watch? There's almost no choice in that size at all! I have the Cadisen with the Miyota 9015 in it at 40mm. It wears very big so I'm not going near this one.
Great design I'm with you on the Date but just to big .🎄
A really nice watch but that 21 mm lug width is a strange decision
If it was as big as the C1032 (advertised as 40mm but actually 39mm) I would have got one
I agree with you ! IF this watch was 40 mm in diameter, and had a 20 mm band width... IT would have been the perfect everyday / dress watch ! Too bad. You Blew it, Cadisen ! NO SOUP FOR YOU !!!
You call every free watch you receive “the perfect everyday watch”.
I thought I said this one was almost the perfect everyday watch...
Is this better than the starling (sp)
U mean Starking?
@@oldiesfreek yes, sorry auto spellcheck hit starling
In my opinion it is way better then a starking that comes with that Chinese "high beat" movement at that price point. I got both and the cadisen is way more a grab and go option. I had to open my starking at least 5 times now because the rotor always comes off :D
42mm watch without bezel is too large for dial size as a dress watch.
Some of the Chinese watch brands really need to do a little more research about what customers want. This doesn't work as a casual watch for me, the design elements are clearly dressy. Who wants an all-dial dress watch with a 42 mm dial? I definitely don't 🙈
There are certainly people who can pull that off. Some guys always complain that normal sizes are too big for their stick arms but can't imagine a person being able to rock a watch slightly bigger than normal.
@@Alias_Anybody Mind you, I was talking about dress watches here. I get it, some guy can pull off or even bigger tool watches.
I guess this one is perfect for the big guys....
It's just too big. The dimensions are all wrong... forget that I have a smaller wrist, it just isn't proportioned right - look at the seconds hand, its a full 3 or 4 mm from the edge of the dial. The date is a full index inward because the movement just isn't that big. China and a lot of companies in this price bracket just do not understand discretion or elegance.
For Christmas they are 20$
Are they a real Seiko movement or counterfeit?
it's a real one.
Mine looks authentic...
I don't know what it is, but blue minute hands just ruin the looks of any watch I see one on... Does anyone feel the same way, or is it just me? 🤔
big like
It really looks cheap, there is no end to the dial next to the case...inside I mean. To big...and also you have to buy 90$ strap to a 60$ watch to look decent.
Nice video thou.
Really you're going to complain over 2 mm? And who the hell's going to spend money on another strap at 60 bucks the strap looks fine. People that buy stuff like this don't have your expectations. Perhaps you are used to higher end watches now.
The strap looks fine. But it feels like it's made of plastic.
Low ethics Chinese companies will never get my cash.
This isn't a terrible watch - just not for this audience. This is a better option for the DW / MVMT crowd. Big, simple and they're not going to swap out the strap. Display case back.
The case is pretty.
But for me... too big, the lug width is absurd, and the printing is a little iffy.
DW / MVMT crowd buy the watch for the brand and the hype that comes with it through social media. This Cadisen does not have that even, it's just kind of in limbo...
Good review on a crappy watch 😁 all joking aside having a $60 watch with a $40 strap does not make sense. Why not just buy $100 watch that looks and is better.
This watch is a total failure - at least 4 mm too large and ridiculous lug width. There's no reason to consider it with so many other options available.
AT LEAST 4mm? What kind of wrists do you guys have? I'm currently wearing a 41/48mm everyday dress watch and it looks absolutely fine.
No AliExpress For Me !