$73 - Not Perfect But BETTER than the REST! - Specht and Sohne Monaco Homage - Full Review

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  • čas přidán 11. 09. 2024

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  • @jayfra100
    @jayfra100 Před 3 měsíci +8

    I have this watch. It’s excellent. Good quality case and strap and wears extremely well on my 6 3/4 in wrist. I placed a hydrogel screen protector on the crystal and it’s perfect now. I’ve knocked it many times with no marks or issues. It’s one of my go to watches as it has style, accuracy and low maintenance.

    • @ShinyThings
      @ShinyThings  Před 3 měsíci +4

      I like the screen protector suggestion 👍 Thank you for watching! 🙂👍

  • @Peter-z5f
    @Peter-z5f Před 2 dny +1

    The original watch is thick because of how thick the movement is, but since the VK63 doesn't need such a thick case, I would make the homage thinner, because it would be an objectively better watch if it was thinner.

  • @magstheonlyone
    @magstheonlyone Před 3 měsíci +3

    Back in the day, it would bother me the lack of Sapphire on a watch, but the more I started to collect seriously I treated my pieces very carefully, and haven't had a scratch on my minerals so far. This one looks fine for a Monaco homage from China

    • @ShinyThings
      @ShinyThings  Před 3 měsíci +2

      It is a well put together chrono, especially for the price! Thank you for watching! 🙂👍

  • @Mr-S.C.
    @Mr-S.C. Před 2 měsíci +1

    Saw the original worn by McQueen close up on display at Goodwood some years ago - a stunning piece I must say and with considerable security in it's presence as you would imagine. This Specht and Sohne does it justice visually, and one I will consider after your thorough review of the product.

  • @thetattedpharmacist3215
    @thetattedpharmacist3215 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I agree, should be sapphire crystal. At just above this price they have sapphire on their VC 222 homage and their Cartier Santos homage (both of which I own the auto versions of and they’re both very good!)

    • @karlsenula9495
      @karlsenula9495 Před 3 měsíci

      Maybe a v2? Sapphire crystal and vk67 movement?

  • @owenlaprath4135
    @owenlaprath4135 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Pagani and Tandorio do sapphire crystals at the 50 dollar price point.
    I got a VK63 Pagani "Newman's Own" Daytona homage for about USD 50 (which came with neither a bottle of salad dressing nor a frozen pizza), and a Tandorio 39mm pilot with NH35A for USD 45, both with sapphire crystals!
    MAYBE this is only possible with mass manufactured round crystals though. The rectangular shaped one would be custom orders for a limited watch set, so that could well be the reason, why these just have normal glass.

  • @paulkukula6541
    @paulkukula6541 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Enjoying your reviews. I’ve been looking at this watch on aliexpress for a while & found your review helpful.👍

    • @ShinyThings
      @ShinyThings  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Great! Thank you for watching! 🙂👍

  • @issachunt3418
    @issachunt3418 Před 3 měsíci +2

    The sapphire crystal issue is deal breaker for me. Why wouldn't they put one on for £20 additional cost? Silly.

  • @MADHIKER777
    @MADHIKER777 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great review.
    Not a watch design I would wear, however, my Don is an avid Formula One fan and he has a birthday coming up.
    Good timing on your review! 😉

  • @GEMSofGOD_com
    @GEMSofGOD_com Před 3 měsíci +2

    Gorgeous dial. Looks better than... the original, even? Great cinemography bro

  • @andrewd7586
    @andrewd7586 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I bought the so called standard, blue dial version some 6 months ago. I think it’s unbelievable value & was a water tester before I plunge into the real one! As for the hardlex, yeah sure sapphire would be better, but that price nullifies my wants. There are other brands on AliExpress with sapphire but up to 3 times the price. This one is a great alternative I reckon.😎👍🏼

    • @ShinyThings
      @ShinyThings  Před 3 měsíci +1

      And having dimensions matching the Tag gives a very good idea how a $6K Monaco will wear! Thank you for watching! 🙂👍

  • @georgehunter6347
    @georgehunter6347 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I have three of these. Never had any issue with any of them. Great for the ££££

  • @dunderhay9169
    @dunderhay9169 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I'm not sure about this brand, but they are definitely bringing out some interesting models. Their Santos and 222 have caught my eye, but I try to avoid really obvious homages if possible. Great review 👍

    • @ShinyThings
      @ShinyThings  Před 3 měsíci +1

      They do models that other brands don't and the prices are good too! Thank you for watching! 🙂👍

  • @gregcarterfineart
    @gregcarterfineart Před 3 měsíci +2

    Glad you reviewed, was debating this watch.👍

  • @3rdstone1
    @3rdstone1 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I'd prefer sapphire, but I'd guess It's a cost issue here. I have a 6.5 wrist, and my square Orient chrono with same L2L size looks quite big on me. I suspect this one would as well, even more with the more quadratic shape than my Orient. Typical for square shaped cases to appear bigger on the wrist despite moderate measurements as here.
    A bit of a shame since it seems like great value, and I appreciate the colour variations to choose from. However, a perfect gift watch (I'm considering my brother who was pleased with the 44mm Orient Kanor I gave him for his 50th birthday, this might be a Christmas gift that works on his gorilla wrist lol). Great work as usual, keep up the good work.

  • @weswatches
    @weswatches Před 3 měsíci +1

    Definitely awesome watch! Some misses..true..BUT☝️waaaay more hits! Great review once again Shiny! Thx 👌

    • @ShinyThings
      @ShinyThings  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thanks for watching Wes! 🙂👍

  • @TS-hl2js
    @TS-hl2js Před 2 měsíci +1

    I live in Brazil and the TH Monaco is about BRL64K aprox USD13K, so I will go for this Specht and Sohne. (About BRL1k ~ USD200)

  • @federicoprice2687
    @federicoprice2687 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Great review! Again! In my Ali basket. Again! 😅😅😊😊

  • @anthonydevono8833
    @anthonydevono8833 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This looks great like the square case on it

  • @larryfromwisconsin9970
    @larryfromwisconsin9970 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I bought a much less expensive brand homage of the same watch and mine is terrible. I wish I had spent the extra money. BTW The original watch was also worn by Walter White in Breaking Bad. I have enjoyed collecting homages of movie and TV watches.

    • @ShinyThings
      @ShinyThings  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @larryfromwisconsin9970 Thank you for sharing! 🙂👍

  • @kleanthiskourtoubelides6555
    @kleanthiskourtoubelides6555 Před 2 měsíci

    Check out the INVicta s1 Rally which is also a homage to the monaco gulf edition

  • @alirezajohari8916
    @alirezajohari8916 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for the review. I am really considering to buy this because I love Monaco and can't afford the real thing! Lol! But I have a question: Considering the model with VK63 movement, does the Date indicator window actually work or is it dummy? I have seen other watches with VK63 movement and they do not have a Date window. I appreciate if you let me know if the model you reviewed had the Date indicator actually working and not a dummy. Thanks.

    • @ShinyThings
      @ShinyThings  Před měsícem +2

      @alirezajohari8916 The date on this Specht&Sohne definitely works. Thank you for watching!

    • @alirezajohari8916
      @alirezajohari8916 Před měsícem +1

      @@ShinyThings
      Thank you!

    • @Handlebar-MustDash
      @Handlebar-MustDash Před 29 dny

      The Pagani Speedmaster homage has the VK63 with a fully functioning date complication.

  • @zagor59
    @zagor59 Před 27 dny

    I'm undecided whether to buy it with leather strap or with steel bracelet, what do you recommend? Thank you...

  • @onemat2000
    @onemat2000 Před měsícem

    I have this watch but I cannot figure out the strap and clasp!
    What's the secret?😊

  • @williamsipe1151
    @williamsipe1151 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I get why they stayed with the case thickness but it is one of two deal breakers for me, the other being the movement.

    • @ShinyThings
      @ShinyThings  Před 3 měsíci +1

      What movement would you rather see in this chrono?

    • @williamsipe1151
      @williamsipe1151 Před 3 měsíci

      ​@ShinyThings , a miyota 6S21 perhaps. Something without a 24-hr indicator. VK67 probably wouldn't be a good choice for this design.

  • @scottfraser1758
    @scottfraser1758 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Good review, thanks.

  • @damonburke941
    @damonburke941 Před 3 měsíci

    Nice watch and a good review. I'll buy based on your comments. Cheers

  • @Evaristo1995
    @Evaristo1995 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Can u please show us some santos homage pls

  • @RabbitWatchShop
    @RabbitWatchShop Před 3 měsíci +1

    A custom sapphire crystal in that shape - a not-so-common shape - is probably too cost prohibitive for a little homage brand from China.

    • @ShinyThings
      @ShinyThings  Před 3 měsíci

      Possibly, it is quite a large piece of glass.

    • @RabbitWatchShop
      @RabbitWatchShop Před 3 měsíci +3

      @@ShinyThings I learned that rectangular and square sapphire crystals, especially those with bevels, are quite pricey compared to the omnipresent circular crystals. They aren't cheap.

  • @clp3050
    @clp3050 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Walter White approves

  • @DanRC69
    @DanRC69 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Should say 'Better THAN the rest'.
    Can't say I'm a fan of the design of this one.

    • @ShinyThings
      @ShinyThings  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I was sure that something just wasn't right 😁 Thank you! Fixed now! 🙂👍