December Watch Haul... I'm Back With A Massive Haul!
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- Hi guys...Did Ya Miss me? ... Probably not!
Today I am playing catch up after suffering a back injury after a nasty fall on ice. black Ice and Steps are not a good combination but I have discovered I no longer bounce!
These watches have been sourced from AliExpress in the 11.11. Sale...yes some laggards there... and the AliExpress Black Friday Sale which went a little better for me. I also have a couple of watches from Watchdives and a really cool ISO rated Diver I sourced from Chrono24.
Links to all of these watches are below. Not all are affiliate links but where they are, be assured that you will not pay any extra. You will however be helping to support my channel going forward.
Thank you all for your support and lastly...It's great to be back!
Specht&Sohne SP0013
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlE...
SteelDive SD1967 Doxa Homage
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dds...
Thorn A11 in Bronze
Via AliExpress
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCa...
or via
WatchDives
watchdives.com/?ref=JWJ
Link to my Thorn A11 Review:
• Thorn A11 36mm Titaniu...
NIW Chronograph Watch Site (stock dependent)
www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
....Or if you must have it now...it is more expensive here!
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEC...
Baltany Chronograph S205054
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcZ...
Militado Quartz Dress watch
Watchdives Site
watchdives.com/?ref=JWJ
Or Via AliExpress
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DF5...
WD Sharkmaster 300 Dive Watch
Watchdives Site
watchdives.com/?ref=JWJ
or via AliExpress
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFz...
San Martin SN0136 GMT
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdI...
Citizen Promaster NY0120-52X
Look around on Chrono24 and shop for Prices. eg
There are some deals on eBay now too :)
That San Martin SN0136-G Longines inspired piece looks amazing! Thanks for getting that in for review. As for bracelets and getting a perfect fit I told San Martin there's a flaw in their design in that the on-the-fly gives you about 9mm of adjustment but an oyster bracelet link measured screw to screw is about 11 or 12 mm (from memory). In any case the clasp adjustment doesn't cover the length of the oyster link. So you can be like me and take a link out and take the adjustment all the way out and be too tight, and put a link in and go all the way in, and still be too loose. It's infuriating - I told them they need half links like some of the newer Proximas (which is a Godsend!).
Thankfully their other bracelets like Jubilee, Beads of Rice and Engineer-style bracelets have individual links smaller than the oyster links, which allows for being able to get the perfect fit on the OTF clasp. It's the length of the oyster link that kills the fit. I find for their oyster bracelet, I have to stick with the standard San Martin 4-pin clasp to make those wearable, because their OTF clasp is a bit longer, and puts it squarely in the "danger zone" of no good fit for my roughly 7" wrist.
For the SN0136-G, I'm guessing that the H-link link is smaller than an oyster link, which allows you to find a sweet spot on the OTF clasp? Would be great if you could measurea removable h-link from screw-hole to screw-hole and let us know in the full review! This beauty is now on my radar (even though I have 17 watches to sell haha!)
Hi buddy. I will do. I love your know how and in depth knowledge on these matters. I really respect that and I am glad you watch JWJ my friend :)
@@johnswatchjoint No worries I think at this end of the watch price spectrum everyone tends to be really friendly as it's a snob-free zone! A really great community I love being a part of.
Thank you :)
Hi John, Just wanted to say that with the Steeldive Doxa Homage, both parts of the bezels are supposed to turn together. This homage watch has got this wrong. After all they both turn as one in the original Doxa. I know as I have the original one.
Otherwise it’s unusable as a dive watch.
Yeah but a lot of us including me wanted it this way. Just personal preference I suppose :)
Yeah but how many watch enthusiasts dive? My first poll results aid it was less than 3 percent :)
I must agree with @davesadler3752 that the Steeldive bezel is crazy. So you can rotate the bottom time markers but the elapsed time marker is fixed. Divers or not all I can think is WHY?????
That citizen was quite the showstopper! Glad youre back, John. Hope you feel better soon.
Cheers Thomas. All good now. My first relatively pain free day in a while :)
Fine selection, particularly liked that Steeldive !
Really enjoy listening to you! So knowledgable and sincere...
Wow, thank you, I really appreciate that :)
The Citizen seems to be on another planet compared to the rest, nice pickup!
It's a great piece but the San Martin certainly matches it on quality and has a better crystal though the ISO rating and the Citizen Pro master moniker are not to be sniffed at. The NY0040 is what got me back into watches 7 years ago so changing it out for this newer version was tough!
Welcome back, you hit the road running with this little lot very impressice indeed.
Cheers Jon. I name tagged you on the NIW. Thx for that :)
Glad you're feeling better John. Awesome selection of watches mate. Looking forward to your full reviews. Take care 👍
Thanks, will do!
Sad to hear about your back, John. Great unboxing video..mass production.😀 Love the new Steeldive Doxa homage, just bought it on the bracelet...it seems that every time I watch one of your videos, it costs me money. Just when I had vowed, "No more watches!" Oh well, no more watches as from tomorrow...Always great videos John..keep up the good work...
Thanks Kenneth... You know there's this new watch I'm looking at..... Haha!
Been a homage watch year for me. 15 total. 3 gifts. As an old 71 year old with rolexs this has been fun. AmAzing chine watches for under $100 usd.
Fun is fun!
I really like the new SD1967 and am glad to see the bracelet offering. One of my next purchases. I'm hoping that SD Engineer store might eventually offer it with an engineer bracelet, which I think would look sharp (BOR/jubilee alternative).
It would work really well.
I bought the McCoy Hanhart 39mm flyback chrono Panda version with the AMT movement recently. It's not cheap but very well made as German watches usually are, and priced very competitively with other watches using the movement. Quite a haul. The Watchdives has the most instant appeal. Put it in my cart for the next sale. Stay well. 😉
Nice one. Had not heard of that model so will check it out :)
Forget any watches for a minute, how are you feeling? I hope you are on the mend. So glad to see you back able to do things and feeling a bit better. I feel for you, I took a bad fall years ago and still have some issues. Wishing you all the best, please be careful. This was a great video of some nice lesser known pieces, thank you and wish you all the best.
Hi there and thanks. Have been on my back for a few days while all the swelling and bruising comes out. Waiting on MRI results and if all clear will go to my chiropractor to see if he can get rid of the sciatica I now have in both legs. That's new and is not fun. Took my time with this and shot it over 2 days in 3 sessions so I am not going at it gung ho. A few weeks and I should be fine.
Good to see you back John. I look for you first thing every morning.I am lusting after that bronze IXDAU diver.
I will be listing this one on eBay on Monday :)
These are great pics. Thank you 😊
Glad you like them!
That citizen is definitely the pick of the bunch, though it would have been better with an Eco-drive movement.
Glad you're back John! Great Selection!
Thanks and it's great to be back :)
Glad you're doing better, John. Nice haul!
Yes, thank you :)
I’d consider buying that citizen ,looks stunning , but omg that San marten stole the show
It is a stunner. What a dial!
Wow. That makes me feel better about how many I bought 😂😂😂😂
Tis an illness James!, 😂
Lovely thorn a11
Like you, I am pining for the Hanhart, so I shall have to give the Baltany serious consideration. I would appreciate a review. Thanks for the video, John…. I hope you heal soon!
I think it merits a review too! :)
oh god I didn't know there was a blue version of the shark master - I have the black one and I love it to bits - but the ar is so strong - looks just a bit offputtingly blue from some angles and lighting- blue dial will solve that!
Yeah John, please do review the Baltany. It looks ‘expensive’, very classy. The SM green’n’gold looks ‘expensive’ and very classy also, with Longines vibes. Hope you’re recovering well 👍.
They are cool. Thanks buddy. I am taking it easy. Sitting down to record is not comfortable at the moment :)
That NIW watch surprised me how good it looks and sounds ...
He’s back baby, let’s go! 🙏
Haha. Thx :)
Good to have you back again John! Some interesting watches there. That steeldive is cool. Might look good on a waffle strap.
Cheers Mark
@@johnswatchjointthat San Martin! Stunning! ❤
Now that's what I'd call an Excellent haul that Sharkmaster really got my attention I can hardly wait on your full review Also great to see that your feeling much better take care of yourself my friend Be well 👍
Thank you. Gave myself a real fright for sure!
@@johnswatchjoint I was curious about your MRI results anything stand out that was concerning and was contrasting dye used because that really pinpointed my problems out to my orthopedic surgeon and therapist I will still continue to pray for You and Yours my friend
Hi Michael. No dye was used as the MRI had been previously scheduled due to the issues I have been having of late. After the fall X rays ware taken to make sure there were no obvious fractures to my back and hips... And my right wrist and elbow! The MRI is to see if there are any further changes from my last one 4 years ago and to make sure that the recent fall has not made any major changes. I have been on painkillers and have fitness / flexibility regime I adhere to so it helps but the issue has been more problematic of late :)
Baltany review would be nice to see. Always liked Hanharts.
Glad to hear that you're feeling better. 👍
Thank you. A few have asked for the review so it will happen :)
@@johnswatchjoint Looking forward to it!
Have bought citizen from the same Italian dealer for a titanium diver - they were very good - I have the watch you have on my radar too
Nice!
the shark master looks tough I really like it
I really like this one. A small wrist dive watch champ methinks!
Well done for getting them all opened for today 👍 . I would be interested in a review of the Baltany, I also like the Hanhart and I like the way they chose a movement with running seconds. The Militado looked good, as did the Watchdive. I thought the very affordable chrono looked like it might have an alloy case. Glad you finally got a good San Martin, I love my sn0116 gmt, and that Citizen is a beauty 😎
Thanks buddy. Two days and three sittings as I now how sciatica down both legs as a result of my fall. Waiting for all the bruising to settle and for MRI results before going to get re aligned at my chiropractor... See it's not just bezels that need adjusted haha!
@@johnswatchjoint Sciatica in both legs 😯 that's nasty 😥
Yep... Never had it before. So glad Molly kept me awake. My little furry saviour :)
@@johnswatchjoint Good old Molly, I was glad she made it onto Watching James's show too 😁
She has not left my side for days now!
Glad to hear you're recovering after that spill, and great to see you back. That SD1967 wears even better than the SD1970 Willard homage? I'm impressed! It's interesting what you say about San Martin and bezels. I initially bought seven San Martins this year, but only two have rotating bezels - the SN0036-G-B (a mix of Seamaster styles) and a SN0109-G-GMT (Tudor BBGMT homage). The SN0036-G-B has a perfectly aligned bezel but the SN0109-G-GMT was off by quite a bit. I thought I could be clever and pop the bezel off and push the insert out and reposition it but I destroyed the bezel in the process, so now it's an expensive spare bracelet. I rebought and asked them please to check the bezel before sending, and the new one turned up perfectly aligned. Such a relief!!! Maybe that was just luck.
Hi buddy, This year I have been a magnet for such beslzels as can be seen in the pics. So glad I have now got a San Martin I can add to the collection and be happy.. It is a beauty this one :)
Some great finds there. I do like that Watchdives one and I'll be looking out for discounts. That Militado is rotten. A vintage-style watch in a generic slab-sided Sub case? Not for me I'm afraid. Please do review the Baltany/Hanhart. You thoughts are always welcome
The watchdives diver is on discount for the next few days. The Miltado like them all I have not reviewed but as a basic dress watch it will certainly do the job but I appreciate your take :)
Nice to hear you're fighting fit again. Wish I could the say the same but with 2 small children they bring everything home from daycare. Really love that Citizen but still on my 6.4 inch wrist I'm not so sure I'd be able to pull it off. To be honest there are quite a few Citizen watches I've looked at this year as they really seemed to have upped their game. Oh and finally after over a month the Aliexpress sale watches arrived and then went straight into wrapping paper so I still have to wait until Monday to see them as long as they don't get lost on the flight back to UK😒
Ah well. It will all settle down and come good in the end. Take care and Merry Christmas to you and yours :)
Welcome back. See if you can roundup one of the watchdives zulu time homage please.
I need to review and sell a few watches first lol... Unless you wanna donate one to the channel? Haha :)
@@johnswatchjoint do you have an ebay store you sell on?
Just my personal UK ebay account and only to the UK due to multiple issues selling abroad. Ebay let me down and I will never sell overseas again.
Glad you're feeling better buddy, a week without any JWJ I was getting withdrawals...
... and I was getting really frastrated. Still sore and had to shoot this over 3 sessions in 2 days as normal sitting is killing me just now. Getting better though :)
John the Baltany isn’t a bad substitute for the Hanhart 417ES. I bought the reissue earlier in the year & it’s a beautiful watch mate! I’m an absolute Steve McQueen tragic! Hence why I got the Hanhart in the first place.👍🏼😎
Hi Andrew. I am soooo jealous. It's a very cool watch!
I like that Steeldive! Especially the the bezel with that polished outer section. I'm digging that Baltany! More Miyota 6S21 powered watches please!! This watch is well worth a full review. The new San Martin is my all time favourite San Martin as well! A real beauty!!! 👌
Hi Alex and great to be back. Both of them are staying in my collection so two more including the bronze IXDAO had to go. I want to review the Baltany so we'll see if I get more requests :)
@@johnswatchjoint Oh, and speedy recovery!
Cheers my friend :)
That Militado John is an amazing little pick up, noticing alot of brands going for that font style for the numerals, its a very inthing right now.
It is cool, though I do wish they had sent a different colour to show it to best effect!
@@johnswatchjoint its a good watch no matter the colour, very beautiful design, but can see you were a busy buyer in December lol
What I like about the San Martin Longines homage is that it's 39mm, rather than Longines' own 41mm.
Yeah it's a great size choice :)
I'm finally early how about that. Now I am a bit sad hearing your giving up the bronze IXDAO but I'm glad you wore it and enjoyed it for so long I was hoping you'd wear it even with everyone in the house saying it didn't suit you but I have to say that green and gilt San Martin is absolutely gorgeous I don't know what it is about that color combo bit it really does just work. Finally I just wanna say I'm glad you're feeling better I can't imagine it was fun but at least you've gotten in a few new watches to make up for it.
Hi Tomas. Me not keeping the IXDAO was my decision simply because The San Martin is better AND I have a Smiths Watch coming into my collection so 2 in - 2 out. I cannot afford to keep everything unfortunately... It's an expensive hobby as it is. Thanks for watching and for your continued support :)
@@johnswatchjoint That's fair its like you once told me wear what you like the way you want to I maybe paraphrasing but your right and the San Martin is definitely worth keeping. I'm just glad my schedule has let up enough for me to catch the video on time.
Glad to hear that you're feeling better John. Love the Steeldive Doxa homage, but that giant logo on the dial completely ruins it for me. I wish Steeldive would drop their logo completely now and just use the brand name on their watches. I'm a Hanhart fan too, so would like to see a review of the Baltany. I'm hoping that they will now start using that Miyota movement in all their future chronographs. Nice selection of watches John.
Thanks Dave. Good to be back and a good few people requesting I review that Baltany so it will happen :)
That steeldive is impressive dimensions wise similar to my seiko land tortoise but lot cheaper! That shark master is something else just read the listing blue has a glass bezel insert? Never seen that on a watch before not sure how it would wear etc
It sure is!
Another great video John. Just looking at the Watch Dive watch. How do you find Watch Dive and Aliexpress to deal with I’m in the UK ? Have you ever had any problems? Thanks for all your work 👌
Hi Barry and thanks for watching. I have dealt with AliExpress for nearly 2 years now. 15 months as JWJ. I have bought around 140 watches in that time and have never lost a penny. Sure I have had the occasional issue but most of the time these have been resolved without fuss. Those that have been problematic, AliExpress themselves have done very well. Where they haven't, PayPal have been the back up. Tbh I have had more hassle with eBay and Amazon in recent months. Amazon especially are useless at sorting problems whereas eBay will get there but can take an eternity to resolve the simplest issue. If you have your wits about you, know what you are doing and take photos and videos of received packages, you won't have issues :)
Thanks for your reply what about Watchdive John how do you find them @@johnswatchjoint
Zero issues and very professional :)
Hi John, please review the Baltany Type 20... thanks
I will. :)
Do you happen to know why Steeldive did not use the correct no decompression bezel for the SD1967?
No idea but I think it's cool... But like most if us I am not a diver :)
This a new camera dude or WHAT? Picks up details like a mofo god daumn!! Insane how closer to seeing watches in person it is compared to literally ANY channel man,ku-fkin-dos!
Hi Charles. This is my Google Pixel 6a phone and some of the work in this is pretty rough and ready due to my recent accident. There are some cracking channels out there that put me to shame. Gary at I like Watches and Harvind at Wristwatching really are the standard I am trying to achieve but I am getting there. I learn everyday. Thanks for watching and please remember to subscribe if you haven't already :)
My Specht & Sohne Engineer had split pins ... so be aware of that.
Yeah. Will be careful as usual so as not to lose anything :)
Hi where did you get that amazing bronze nato for the ixdao?
Ebay my friend. Plenty of options now for odd sizes and bronze hardwear :)
@@johnswatchjoint thank you!
Johnny is back!
Look out!
Watch Joint yeah 😎
What watch were you wearing when you hurt yourself . Did you change it before you went to the hospital .
Id change mine before.
If you watch Watching James latest video collaboration, I shot that the day before with my most worn watch... And made a sadly prophetic statement. The watch survived unscathed :)
@@johnswatchjoint I do know. I keep forgetting Perth,John and James. I float along. I will check out.
I got American Canadian European and a few Japanese based reviewers.
With me it's cars, watches animal biological stuff space.
Watches are something I take apart. Just like every car I owned.
It's everything I own. If it's important enough I have to keep it going but make it mine.
Watches are cheaper and it is comfortable. Oh gish what a great bundle of watches.
I'm very excited to see
Just to mess with uou did you see that new blue dial addiesdive. Big Willard homage of the year is something that you are better than me. Then sports watches . End of year stuff.
Christopher ward's got a new watch that looks crazy. But that's out of my price range
I have actually got the new Addiesdive Willard on the way... Ordered it last week... Do I know my subscribers or what haha!?!?
@@johnswatchjoint gosh. I the type that's sits in the back of a room or bus.
I'm glad you did because I got watches this way when starting when like San martin started, addiesdive ans steeldive. I could buy tudor bb 07 but I bought watches for family friends and I am blessed.
I have special pre production stuff that I keep but the really tasty I give away gladly.
I buy and give to love ones. Even before they die.
Watches are excellent way to show family how you think.
Watch dog is someone I think about who is just normal.
The NIW comes up at over 100 in price. Cant seem to find it at that price.
If you use the links I provide in the video description it comes up even cheaper than the price I quoted... £32!
I leave links to make it as easy as possible for you :)
Please, review the Baltany.
It will happen :)
Citizen was the only one of interest to me.
Ah well can't please everyone....
Hello mate, I ordered a pagani on AliExpress but didn't arrive yet. It says shipment cancelled and it also says awaiting delivery. I don't understand if it's cancelled or if it's going to be delivered, I didn't cancel! Can you help me understand this please, this is my second order from AliExpress
Hi there. If you watch my 11.11 Haul of Shame video from 2 weeks ago, I covered this exact scenario in order that you can get the order completed and get your refund. It is towards the end of the video and I did it because it has happened to me recently and to others as there have been shipment issues with carriers and not AliExpress.
@@johnswatchjoint thanks a lot for your super quick reply! I'll go watch that video 🙏
No problem. Remember that you always have PayPal as back up. Copy and photograph / screenshot everything!
@@johnswatchjoint no PayPal in India! Bought with credit card mate
Section 75 :)
I cant wear bronze as my body acids would eat it up in a day
36mm watch looks better on your wrist.
For me personally I like Watches around 36mm to 38mm but as a watch reviewer I would have no views if those were the only sizes I catered for haha. Just got my Smiths Timefactors Everest in Today. Gilt finish in 36mm with the new Jubilee style bracelet t option. Suits me perfectly along with my Marloe Tay 35mm :)
@@johnswatchjoint Interest in 36mm watch sizes is slowly growing. It will take some more time, but its coming back. Once you get used to the 36mm watch your larger watches begin to have less allure.
I don't know if I am the only one but this video is blurry, never had such problems with your any other videos
? You are the only one. It was shot a bit quicker given that my back is killing me so a couple of transition shots were not as I would have liked but it's 99 percent OK? If you were one of the first to view it, it could have still been it's HD rendition phase but most likely your own settings are not on full HD?
What a haul, John! That’s 2 months worth of content for me on your desk hahaha. Love that new Promaster. I guess we’ve twinned again because I’m waiting for a Promaster to arrive in the mail too. Went with the NY0085. 🤿
Very cool. Perhaps we can do a Promaster colab on how Citizen continue to service the budget sector... What do you think?
@@johnswatchjointlove that idea! I’ll drop you an email when I’m fresh tomorrow ;)
No worries Harvind :)