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SoCal Watch Reviews
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Приєднався 25 гру 2014
Welcome to the channel. I’m no watch expert, but I love watches. Hope you enjoy the videos and the podcast.
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Follow me over on Instagram - @socalwatchreviews
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Affiliate link:
StrapsCo.com?ref=socal
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Rolex VS Ginault the ULTIMATE showdown!
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Відео
Buy this instead of a Grand Seiko
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Find the watches here (FYI, I DON'T get a commission): gqjewelers.com @gq.jewelers Use code “10for10s” to save 10% Thank you for the support, please comment, like and subscribe! Listen to my podcast here: anchor.fm/socalwatchreviews Affiliate links (by you buying through these links, the channel makes a small commission) StrapsCo.com?ref=socal Spinnaker: MIGUP15 www.blusharkstraps.com/?rfsn=......
homage or replica?
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My Hamilton Video: ua-cam.com/video/8Cj2y97-gbs/v-deo.html Vario straps: vario.sg Find the watches here (FYI, I DON'T get a commission): www.baltany.com/product/baltany-military-field-watch-s2049/39/ Thank you for the support, please comment, like and subscribe! Listen to my podcast here: anchor.fm/socalwatchreviews Affiliate links (by you buying through these links, the channel makes a small c...
The $100 dollar ROLEX killer is BACK!!!! but…
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My other Seiko 5 vid ua-cam.com/video/pXtCzI2BouI/v-deo.htmlsi=hmiH9DKNXhhoe1vY Find the watches here (FYI, I DON'T get a commission): gqjewelers.com @gq.jewelers Use code “10for10s” to save 10% Thank you for the support, please comment, like and subscribe! Listen to my podcast here: anchor.fm/socalwatchreviews Affiliate links (by you buying through these links, the channel makes a small commis...
Grand Seiko Dial $295
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My other video: ua-cam.com/video/7XjPt5fn54A/v-deo.html Find the watches here (FYI, I DON'T get a commission): praesidus.com/collections/rec-spec Shout-out to my friend Jason for the cool military coin, please go support him here: www.youtube.com/@watchrolling/videos www.watchrolling.com @watchrolling Thank you for the support, please comment, like and subscribe! Listen to my podcast here: anch...
ADPT Worn & Wound GMT Watch
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Seiko Presage Grand Seiko dial
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Find the watches here (FYI, I DON'T get a commission): gqjewelers.com @gq.jewelers Use code “10for10s” to save 10% Thank you for the support, please comment, like and subscribe! Listen to my podcast here: anchor.fm/socalwatchreviews Affiliate links (by you buying through these links, the channel makes a small commission) StrapsCo.com?ref=socal Spinnaker: MIGUP15 www.blusharkstraps.com/?rfsn=......
$199 Watch VS $6,000 Rolex Explorer 1
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$199 Watch VS $6,000 Rolex Explorer 1
Most elegant Mother of Pearl dive watch!
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Most elegant Mother of Pearl dive watch!
SEIKO Price & Quality - Patek Aquanaut Vibes
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SEIKO Price & Quality - Patek Aquanaut Vibes
Affordable GMT with a BIG PROBLEM!
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Affordable GMT with a BIG PROBLEM!
Seiko just made the BEST Rolex Explorer Killer!
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Seiko just made the BEST Rolex Explorer Killer!
Seiko Pressage better value than Grand Seiko - SRPE43J1
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Seiko Pressage better value than Grand Seiko - SRPE43J1
Seiko's New Field Watch Will Blow You Away - Seiko 5 Sports SRPG31
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Seiko's New Field Watch Will Blow You Away - Seiko 5 Sports SRPG31
Underrated Ball Engineer III Endurance 1917 GMT 41mm Ice Blue Dial GM9100C-S2C-IBE
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Underrated Ball Engineer III Endurance 1917 GMT 41mm Ice Blue Dial GM9100C-S2C-IBE
Top Japanese Chronograph Under $700 - Seiko Speedtimer Review SSC929
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Top Japanese Chronograph Under $700 - Seiko Speedtimer Review SSC929
The Dress Watch That Beats SEIKO Cocktail 
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The Dress Watch That Beats SEIKO Cocktail 
Have this watch and extremely pleased with its build quality and accuracy to the original Vietnam version ! . I also own the Seko 5 3861, which is the modern version, but its numerals are larger and not slanted like their original 60s ones otherwise its excellent edition to my miltary watch collection
@@samzerafa3185 nice 👍🏼
05:36 Why do Americans so eagerly make free advertisement for Amazon?
It’s our favorite place to shop 👍🏼
Bro, get to the point. You’re not telling us anything new and just tell us what the title of the video means.
@@BillyBurch This video was released 2 years ago when this watch was more popular, at that time this information was more relevant. Thank you for the encouragement 👍🏼
Great piece! I was able to try it in person when I met the owner and his wife at Wind Up SF this year. They do all the design and run the company together, and are really nice people.
@@bwalla70 It sucks that not a lot of people are backing up their project. Wish them the best of luck 👍🏼
Out of the two biggest cons (lack of AR coating and 50m WR) the AR lack of coating doesn't bother me, however I wish it came with with more than 50m of WR so I could comfortably swim with it. The WR is enough for its purpose though, if I'm trudging through the bush on a long hike and fall in a river, or it starts raining I know it will be fine.
Thank you 🙏 for sharing your thoughts!
Thanks. I’ll take the Rolex.
Not a watch for me personally, but can't deny the buid quality. Great job on the video my friend 👍.
@@timelesssneakersandwatches Thank you 🙏 for watching my friend!
Wear what speaks to you, yes, but there's nothing amazing about Invictas 😂
@@shocap3739 😂 👏
The Monta Oceanking v3 is a better option from a legit watch brand.
@@maitrehg Monta is such a good watch! Thank you for watching!
I own both the Ginault OR2 and the Monta OK3. They are both great watches. The OR2 is basically Rolex Sub quality at 1/6th the price.
@@rolexsubcasewearsbettertha9571 💯
@@rolexsubcasewearsbettertha9571 Yep, I've had two OR's and the quality is amazing for the price. I didn't like the goofy text on the dial and the unsigned clasp. I prefer the Monta but not its price!
Is it worth nearly 3X the price of a Steinhart Ocean One? I'll have my opinion next week when my Steinhart arrives.
My question too, exactly! I really like the Steinhart ocean one premium ceramics. But I am thinking about this Ginault too. I understand that this IS better than the Steinharts, but the question is: is it 3 times better? $1800 instead of $600. I seriously doubt it. At $900 I would very likely buy it...but double that at $1800 feels too steep.
Yes it’s worth the extra $. I really hope one day you get a chance to experience a Ginault in person 👍🏼
@private464 I think it’s worth the premium. However when it comes to watch collecting, nothing is rational, it’s emotional. More how a watch makes you feel, not all about the specs 👍🏼
These types of comparisons are just f**king stupid. Like dude saying, hmmm I have narrowed down to a Honda Accord or Porsche 911. These type review are just ridiculous and not based in any reality. Compare the watch to a price equivalent brand, not on the is 10x with forever long horological history, superior materials, build quality etc.
@@daleyfamily2179 Thank you for the positive encouragement 👍🏼
So you're comparing the features of a post-ceramic clone to a pre-ceramic original, and you're giving credit the clone for copying the improvements Rolex made to the newer watches. Yeah, that seems legit.
Totally, lol. Like saying I have narrowed down my car purchase, its either the Honda Accord of the Porsche 911. The honda is just so close the Porsche. GTFO.
👍🏼 I know right?
For me, I'm saving a little more for a Monta or buying one on the used market for the same price.
@@ryanbane I love Monta, regret selling mine. Thank you for watching!
@@ryanbane I have the Monta OK v3 and the quality is top notch. Very close to my Tudor Monochrome. I'm a big Monta fan. Legit brand.
I own the Ginault OR2 and the Monta OK3, both are great watches. The Ginault is basically a smaller 116610 in terms of quality and how solid and premium it feels. It's really the ultimate RLX Sub homage the market has to offer.
Monta is good, but the Ginault OR2 is toe to toe with my Sub, speaking from experience of owing both and the Tudor.
If you dońt want to scream Rolex, maybe not buy a watch this is basically a copy of a Rolex. No originality…nothing that i would ever buy. Would rather go get a Longine, Sinn, Oris or Seiko.
@@tvo6453 👍🏼 thank you for watching!
You really believe that John hand built Your watch in America?He need to be some kind of slave working 24/7 to hand build hundreds of watches,lol
@@piotrszmidel Honestly I give everyone the benefit of the doubt. John has been extremely cordial and well spoken through the number of years I’ve communicated with him. What I do know is that the watches are extremely well-built, regardless of where they’re manufactured or assembled.
To be labeled as Made in America per the FTC all parts, items, machining build etc has to be 100% sourced and built in the US. FTC would be all over this guy if it was labeled American made. I think it says built in the USA, huge huge difference.
Yes, I once sent my Silent Service back for a repair, the same day the watch arrived back at Ginault, John recorded a video showing and explaining to me the damage and how I messed up the watch at his workbench. So yes very much he is building these watches in America. He hand build these watches by order and he can only build a handful each week. That's why the wait time was around 8 weeks after order placement.
@@mattk9308 Thank you for sharing!
Ginault punches way above its price tag. Great review and great watch!
@@BrokeWatchFanatic Thank you 🙏
Terrific stuff as always. I could watch your content all day, mate. In fact I sometimes do, just don't tell the boss!
I appreciate you man! Thank you 🙏
Man the quality on these macros is amazing, beautiful watch
@@FightFramess Thank you 🙏
I like them, but the vast amount of nonsense text on their dials puts me right off
@@shanephillips8735 👍🏼 thank you for watching!
@@SoCalWatchReviews The silent service was on my radar, but I eventually went for the NTH vintage gilt amphian milsub v2
@@shanephillips8735 Man the Silent Service is a great watch, but congrats on the pick up 👍🏼
@@SoCalWatchReviewsif they ever decide to keep it to two lines of text at the bottom of the dial, it will be ordered in a shot 😎🤙
Cool review!
I appreciate your support brother!
Looks epic for one tenth the price too
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It does look good, but I think the only one that makes sense for my taste would be the fauxtina versions with that Mil Sub look. Damn good looking homage option though, and great comparison vid as usual bro! 😎👍🍻
Thank you my brother ❤️
By some its said that this is the ultimate homage. They took a great watch and made it better...Or so I've heard! Seems like I didn't hear wrong judging from your video Bro! This does seem like a superbly made timepiece! I do like their hands more than the sub's. Thanks for sharing man!
Honestly the quality is insane! Thank you 🙏 for watching!
When you look at your wrist do you want to see a imposters or the real thing.
I look at my bank account and I can think of 100 better ways to spend the kind of money Rolex is charging. Nothing wrong with having a homage or two if you just like the looks. Look at vintage watches from the 50s or 60s, they all copied each other and nobody cared.
Thank you 🙏 watching!
@@user-ig6nu4oo5p So saying I want to look like I own Rolex and a player but I cant and should be in Seiko. WTF lol
I own a RLX Sub and Tudor, after I got the OR2 I was thinking damn.....this is a damn good watch even compare to the big swiss boys for 1/6th the price. And I wonder how much more I paid for RLX marketing, true story.
With the amount of effort put into this watch its a shame they didn't design something more unique. The Ocean Rover will be classed just as a Rolex clone and will grouped with the sub $250 chinese rip offs. Why not get a Invicta and have the mercedes hands too? (- because they are essentially fake watches) Ginault can clearly build a good quality watch, now they need to design their own. The Silent Service is a nod in the right direction.
I really hope they come out with their own designs, they would be killer watches!
$250? Try to get it @$250🤣
$250? Try to get it @$250🤣
$250? Try to get it @$250🤣
$250? Try to get it @$250🤣
I am missing a third watch in this comparison. An Invicta ProDiver worth around $60-$100. 😁
@@pzwolski 😂 👍🏼
amzwatch You are so well-informed about luxury watches. You've obviously done your due diligence and the comparison to the US is very informative...because of course, I live in New York. thank you very much
@@AshleyAlgire Thank you 🙏
Deeming mineral/Hardlex unacceptable on this watch implies that there are watches with box dome sapphire for the same price. Sure, some inexpensive watches might have a domed sapphire, but I'm not aware of any that have a tall box dome like this one. Are there other watches that fit that description?
@@rokulus7910 www.jomashop.com/tissot-watch-t109-407-16-031-00.html?PMax%3A%20%28ROI%29%20Smart%20Shopping%20-%20Sale%20Watches%20%24100%20-%20%24500&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgPHs5YmKhwMVBy6tBh0ILg4BEAQYASABEgLrnfD_BwE 👍🏼 www.orientwatchusa.com/collections/classic/ra-ak0008s10b
@@SoCalWatchReviews That's just it though, those watches have a slightly domed sapphire crystal but they don't have a box dome like the Cocktail time. Or the Bambino for that matter. I'd be happy to be proven wrong but it seems to me that if you want a crystal with that shape you're not getting it in sapphire for this price.
@@rokulus7910 👍🏼
I still hate it, it's so unreliable
@@djrar 👍🏼
I thinking about adding it to my collection, I grow up on Bruce movies and as a kids we all been influenced by him, also watch is beautiful even if I dont like pvd black coating, this time this is grteat package. Another reason is my obsession about dragons, I collect asian dragons in antiques in all forms, also i collect watches. That means this watch is just must have for me. In europe you cant buy them anymore retail and second hand pieces going now for doble price. Importing from USA or Japan comes with 40$ shipping and maybe 160$ of tsxes, so better for europeans to find it here in europe some how. I can imagine it on black nato strap with golden hardware, it will be killer. Ok lets go buy it!!!!
@@damnbrosky I hope you get a chance to buy it and thank you for watching!
Nice video! I do like that logo, simple, elegant, good name too, unlike many Chinese brands that are unpronounceable. I agree with you, I’d also like white numerals instead of the fauxtina ones, easier to wear with almost everything. Baltany does have that design that they keep throughout their line, all their watches have that vintage-classic look. Keep the good work!
@@charliealva4833 Thank you 🙏 for the support!
Pronunciation is wrong. Don't pronounce "E" of KUOE
@@市民 👍🏼
I love the presage models they make at 38mm, but I’ve got a smaller wrist. The 40mm just don’t look right for me in a dress watch style. I guess big boys need dress watches too. Seems weird for a Japanese brand to be the ones making them though.
I agree 100% with you and thank you 🙏 for watching!
Seiko definitely makes some great pieces at this price point, even with the increase in prices in my opinion. But the GS comment lol ouch. I probably disagree there 😆.
@@timelesssneakersandwatches 😂 the GS comment was on point and you know it 😂 thank you 🙏 for watching!
@@SoCalWatchReviews LMAO 🤣 nope!
Great looking piece man! I agree, Seiko needs to just give us sapphire already lol. Makes me miss my SARX and Fuyugeshiki. Awesome vid as always! 😎🙌
@@DavidSchwartzjr Seiko, the people have spoken, we need sapphire!! Thank you for your support brother!
I love this watch.
It’s definitely Beautiful!
I thought Presage was just a scam to get more money from idiots.
😂
Amazing content bro
@@GEMSofGOD_com Thank you 🙏
I got a couple of Presages. Sold a Mojito, it was too much for me. I got a SRPB41J1 with that blue degradee to black ( Legend ) and a SRPC03J1 Fubuki Sakura ( this is a dial )
Very nice 👏
I strongly dislike this case. The lines are very uninspired and far from pleasant. It's also cheaply finished for the price point. Could do with some downsizing to 38mm. As is, it's too large a dial to be considered a dress watch. Also, mineral crystal? You find great sapphire with AR on $80 watches these days
@@PocketUau Thank you 🙏 for watching!
Beautiful watch. great review! While more expensive, the "sharp edge" Presage offerings are well worth a look too. Dials to die for.
@@AJB1702 Thank you 🙏 for watching!
I agree. GS don't look as slick as some S
@@GEMSofGOD_com Thank you 🙏 for watching!
There all about the dial, particularly fond of the " mojito" .
@@stephengarratt8027 Yeah that one is super cool!
Wow look at that dial! These are really elegant. I have a big wrist so I think it might be fine with it's 40mm. You are right about the finer details. Sapphire would be nice. All in all a really pretty watch! Have a great Friday bro!
@@johanvandersandt8904 thank you 🙏 for the support my man!
@@SoCalWatchReviews
Is this the 41mm?
@@Behzood1 nope, 40mm it’s from 1999
Interesting thanks!. Did you buy it new back then? I am currently debating between getting a vintage 14060 or the new 41mm. The old size looks better to me, but the new bracelet and having it be my own completely new appeal for the new one. Any suggestion based on your experience?
@@Behzood1 I bought it preowned about 2 years ago and love the vintage feel of it. However if you have the opportunity to buy a new one at an AD, that’s a really good position to be in 👍🏼
Ok, ya luckily I have a good relationship with my AD, so I can. I just haven’t pulled the trigger because I see videos like yours, and the vintage cases just look so beautiful. Awesome strap pairing too!
@Behzood1 The issue with vintage pieces is making sure you buy from the right source, it’s scary out there. Good luck 👍🏼 and thank you 🙏
I'm sick and tired of all " watch reviewers " complaining about the sizes. Not so long ago 40mm was considered small, even for a dress watch.
@@urbanus3546 I love 40 mm dive watches, but like my dress watches smaller 👍🏼
totally agree, smaller watches seem to be a fad right night. Lots of big men rocking female sized watched.
Well….I’ve had exposure to these cocktail times, and owned a significantly higher end JDM with the SARX035 and I have to say these GS comparisons do irritate me. Yes, you acknowledged that the the GS is better and pointed out the price difference, but that doesn’t even scratch the surface. As I mentioned, having had owned the SARX035 which was famously referred to as the “Baby Grand Seiko” while it is a good watch, when I got my GS, I was shocked by how much better it actually was, because many people said the SARX line was a near-as-makes-no-difference replacement for a GS. I didn’t buy that, but I thought it might be in the same city if not the same ballpark…but it’s not in the same universe. It’s a night and day difference and the comparison is inappropriate, imo. It’d be like saying “Yes a Submariner is great but so are G shocks and you can buy 200 of them instead.” While true, it misses the point.
@@visiblemode Agree 👍🏼 FYI I’ve owned several Grand Seikos, but ended up selling all of them. The quality is not even close to Seiko, but your paying a pretty penny.
What is the color of the strap...black or navy blue?
It’s blue 👍🏼
@@SoCalWatchReviews Must have been a really dark one. Thank you...will get one.
@@CenkAkyol early congrats 👍🏼 you can see pics if this watch on my Instagram page FYI
is the dial not placed correctly?
Nope, I didn’t install it correctly 😂
Hey man, too much marketing....
@@manueljnegrete5048 👍🏼