The Truth About AliExpress - Incredible Value!

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • #aliexpresswatches #johnswatchjoint #aliexpresshaul
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    Today we are looking at my AliExpress Haul Video from purchases made towards the end of April 2024.
    Most who are new to AliExpress are always asking:
    Are AliExpress watches any good?
    or
    Are Chinese watches value for money?
    We have 5 excellent watches that should give you abetter picture of what to expect from AliExpress.
    These watches are from brands that are trusted to bring you quality at prices starting from as little as $70 in this instance... though there are a couple of big hitters too!
    The brands are Addiesdive, Steelflier, San Martin and IXDAO Ipose.
    I will leave AliExpress Affiliate links all of these watches below.
    You will not pay any extra for using these links, however you will be helping to support the channel moving forward.
    Thank you for your support :)
    Affiliate Links AliExpress:
    Addiesdive BB Homage AD2044
    s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dnb...
    or
    s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCR...
    Addiesdive AD2056 Sharkmaster Homage
    s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdW...
    Steelflier GS Homage SF791 GMT
    s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DC5...
    San Martin Turbine Tilot Watch SN 0132-G
    s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEG...
    IXDAO BB Homage PVD Coated
    s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DD9...
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    Discount Codes:
    JWJTTG15 One-Off 15% discount on your first order.
    JWJTTG10 10% Discount on each order after that! :)
    Important note to CZcams and to viewers:
    Please note that this channel reviews original and homage watches.
    Homage watches are perfectly legal and most watches on peoples' wrists are an homage of another watch.
    To be clear I do not handle or review fake watches here. I never have and never will!
    It is a scourge on the hobby I love.
    All music/ sound effects are legitimate and licensed properly via Epidemic Sound.

Komentáře • 71

  • @HoroHigh369
    @HoroHigh369 Před 20 dny +11

    Ordered the San Martin with the white dial… arrives this week. I cannot wait! Thanks again for the great content!

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny +2

      Thank you again for watching. I really appreciate it 😊🙏

  • @tpop3723
    @tpop3723 Před 20 dny +10

    Need a Aliexpress watch tier list.

  • @younusimam-thesalamproject6340

    AliEx is just amazing. Really opens your eyes to how all the luxury watches are overpriced

    • @younusimam-thesalamproject6340
      @younusimam-thesalamproject6340 Před 14 dny +1

      @@garylangford6755 it's not even funny. And don't get me started on Swiss.

    • @nikchris69
      @nikchris69 Před 9 dny

      That’s like saying that you’re overpaying for clothes because you can buy $1 tshirts.

  • @96kyh
    @96kyh Před 20 dny +9

    Since I discovered AliExpress and CZcams reviews, Reddit - I've not looked at buying from Swiss, German or Japanese mainstream brands (except Casios). And JWJ channel is one of my favourites.

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny +2

      Thank you 😊🙏

    • @michaelcavanagh7848
      @michaelcavanagh7848 Před 16 dny

      Yeah agree 💯 is it all just branding and bragging rights to go Swiss etc or am i missing something?

  • @charliebad
    @charliebad Před 16 dny

    There's some absolute beauties out there now. I've shopped there for years, way before they upped their professional game as a company. Keep the love coming John. Appreciate your research ❤

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 16 dny +1

      Thank you. Glad you are getting something out of it 🙏

  • @adk7962
    @adk7962 Před 20 dny +5

    Thanks as always John. I think I’ve said this before, but Chinese Watches today are like Japanese cars during the 70’s and 80’s. No one really took them seriously, but look at them now... All great choices and looking forward to the full reviews! And nothing is better than getting something better than the photos! Thanks!

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny +2

      You are absolutely right 👍

    • @adk7962
      @adk7962 Před 20 dny

      @@edwardfletcher7790 Are you talking about Chinese Watches or Japanese Cars? I definitely agree Chinese Watches has a long ways to go, but they are certainly getting there.

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny +1

      One thing to keep in mind. They manufacture for the Asian market, thus the brand names. They are now recognising the importance of the western market and are starting to adjust i.e Proxima :)

  • @klstay
    @klstay Před 20 dny +1

    The Ixdao is more a black Pelagos than BB homage. Suits me as I much prefer that design. All 2824 clones are “legal” as that movement is LONG out of any sort of patent or copyright. Would love to see Thorn offer their Pelagos in black like this…

  • @RichHomieBodhi
    @RichHomieBodhi Před 20 dny

    Aliexpress is a blessing. We get to try out so many watch styles that in such a short amount of time I’ve developed a taste for specific looks and sizes that suite me the best.

  • @Shifftymking
    @Shifftymking Před 20 dny +3

    I was the one that asked if it was dlc or pvd lol. I can't wait to see the review on that blacked out Vader

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny

      I got no answer either....they don't speak English at all :/

    • @Shifftymking
      @Shifftymking Před 20 dny

      @@johnswatchjoint lol well that would be a good reason for y they didn’t respond.

  • @bobsyeruncle5557
    @bobsyeruncle5557 Před 20 dny +1

    Thanks John. That Ixdao is a corker! Love the smooth sweep of the second hand with that PT5000 movement.

  • @danspanos
    @danspanos Před 20 dny +1

    That ixdao looks pretty sweet in black. I would think that the pvd coating would help with scratching on this one as well!

  • @brianmsahin
    @brianmsahin Před 17 dny

    Just catching up with your videos John ! Nice bunch there !

  • @Simon_Hawkshaw
    @Simon_Hawkshaw Před 20 dny

    Thank you for your down to earth and honest opinions of these watches. You are certainly addressing an audience that is, imo, seriously ignored for watches and content developers catering for more expensive and brand marque watches. Much appreciated.

  • @felo6035
    @felo6035 Před 20 dny +1

    Fantastic selection, John. Many thanks for sharing. I have the Sharkmaster and just received the SM Turbine watch with white dial and orange numerals. It's awesome 👌
    Now, thanks to you, I've my eye on the Addiesdive AD2040 white dial...looks fantastic, and what a great summer beater piece!
    Thank you again for your outstanding work, honesty, and integrity. Be well, my friend.

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny +1

      Cheers Rafael. You always bring a smile to my face. Take care and give your wife a hug from me....in sympathy haha 😆

    • @felo6035
      @felo6035 Před 20 dny

      ​@johnswatchjoint Thank you buddy. And absolutely 👍🙌

  • @Faresz1976
    @Faresz1976 Před 20 dny

    I love your videos like this. They will support my next purchase :)

  • @user-km1cf1gs8x
    @user-km1cf1gs8x Před 20 dny

    Black PVD T#D@R Homage is the 💥
    ….. looking forward to your reviews in the near future .

  • @YouTube_is_full_of_trolls

    I've been searching for a watch that gives me that special feeling wearing it.... I found that watch in the SM lapus lazuli dial 😮
    It's stunning, and I feel like a champion wearing it. That's my recommendation for any sale.
    Cheers, brother. I'm off to the links

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny

      Haha. Glad you're enjoying the Lapis. It's a beauty 😻

  • @MrGerben29
    @MrGerben29 Před 19 dny

    Great video. Love that Ixdao!

  • @markmahood3093
    @markmahood3093 Před 20 dny +1

    That Ixdao looks fantastic in your video. Will be interested to see how much wrist time it gets.

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny +1

      Unfortunately all of these will get moved on. I sold my whole collection to buy 5 choice pieces. I have 2 with 3 on the way. I had a small collection before starting the channel but reviewing watches exploded it out of control and it had to stop!

    • @markmahood3093
      @markmahood3093 Před 20 dny

      @@johnswatchjoint green dialed San Martin gone as well? Had been keeping an eye but didn't see it up for sale!

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny

      Yep. Everything :/

  • @Andrew-J316
    @Andrew-J316 Před 20 dny

    Like that AD2056! Thanks for the showcasing these models!

  • @ianrutter9243
    @ianrutter9243 Před 20 dny

    That Steelflier is gorgeous

  • @michaelredding6219
    @michaelredding6219 Před 20 dny

    Nice overview of some good value watches!

  • @SkipPremium
    @SkipPremium Před 19 dny

    That ixdao makes me want to add another BB to the collection 😂

  • @juniorjohnson5961
    @juniorjohnson5961 Před 19 dny

    I'm thinking of getting a Black Bay 58 but would like to try one on what do you think is the best Homage that you've seen ? I might get one to see how i like it before buying the real thing.

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 19 dny

      If you look back at my content I've done many a review on BB58 and Pelagos homages. There are a lot of good ones on AliExpress. Really you just have to find out for yourself what feels most comfortable on your wrist. Everyone is different and my view is just that. Good luck 😉...For me it was probably the San Martin SN004 6200 retro V2 but the Thorn was cheaper and I also liked it...but they wear differently and not like the original :)

  • @briancolyer8483
    @briancolyer8483 Před 20 dny

    I often struggle with supplied straps on AE, would be nice if they offered a larger option....the san martin is the pick of the bunch or would be if it was the white dial....overall a cracking wee selection....🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⌚

  • @TheMarkGross
    @TheMarkGross Před 20 dny

    I’m interested in the pocket binoculars. Did you get those on Aliexpress too?

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny +1

      No. Got them from Blacks, a high street outdoor retailer in the UK.

  • @violinmke
    @violinmke Před 20 dny

    Chinese watches are projected to di 19.2 billion dollars this year. Ever Ali Express over 12 dozen all arrived to Canada and nothing but minor problems in QC ever occured, nothing that requires a return. I've had good luck with Addiesdive Cadison and Pagani moonwatch homage for example .
    My limit is $200 Canadian.

  • @manuelaaguilar7853
    @manuelaaguilar7853 Před 7 dny

    Why is the price differences between links shared for AD2044?

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 7 dny

      Depending on when the video was released there will be differences daily.

  • @jroobz
    @jroobz Před 20 dny

    that IXDAO looks awesome. john what's the best aliexpress watch right now?

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny +1

      Oooh that is very subjective. For me it would still be with the San Martin SN0136-G GMT in green or the San Martin / Watchdives collaboration which is the SN0113W-V2 but there are some bloody good cheap divers too and the Seestern 62mas is still a stunner at around £100 ;)

    • @jroobz
      @jroobz Před 20 dny

      @@johnswatchjoint mint 👍

  • @leechi001
    @leechi001 Před 19 dny

    If only I hadn't bought my first Kickstarter watch in which I get it until July hopefully I'd be certainly buy another Chinese watch.
    What are your thoughts on the Berny
    T2596MS

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 19 dny

      Hi there. I reviewed it recently and I was surprised...and very unimpressed. It's not a patch on the previous T2576MS. Personally I would avoid it. I had to return mine. Very poor Lume, terrible printing and squint text on the dial :(

  • @dunderhay9169
    @dunderhay9169 Před 20 dny

    Five cracking watches, plenty to get your teeth into with the reviews 👍😁

  • @MusicianGreg
    @MusicianGreg Před 20 dny

    AD2044 is ridiculously overpriced for the specs, wait a little the price is gonna go down.

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny

      ...as I said they do great deals in the sales and 618 sale is coming :)

  • @AlexanderB.
    @AlexanderB. Před 20 dny

    Were they blind picking the strap for the Addiesdive GMT? 🦜

    • @johnswatchjoint
      @johnswatchjoint  Před 20 dny +1

      I was being tactful when I said colourful haha! 😆