AliExpress 6 Watch Collection... My Picks!

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12 күн бұрын

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Today at JWJ I decided to see what watches I would pick if I were to put a Personal 6 Watch Collection together.
** Wrist Size For Reference is 6.75 inches **
The 6 watches would comprise of :
A Beater Watch
A Military Watch
A Chronograph watch
A GADA Watch ( go anywhere do anything )
A GMT watch
...and A Dive Watch
Having handled so many it proved a little difficult so I have made the video about my first choices... HOWEVER
... in the links below you will see a second list!
**These are the watches I'd be happy to swap in.**
Enjoy :)
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AliExpress Affiliate Links For 6 watch collection:
Watchdives WD1950s
watchdives.com/?ref=JWJ
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_De8...
Baltany W10 military watch
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkP...
Red Star 42mm Bullhead Chronograph
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dd5...
San Martin SN0113W V2 GADA Watch
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkA...
San Martin SN0136 GMT Green
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEQ...
Seestern 62Mas 37mm Diver
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFq...
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Second String Collection!
Militado ML05 Khaki
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dl8...
Baltany A11 S2013B WW2 Watch
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlA...
Sugess Sea-Gull ST1901 Chronograph
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFF...
Octopus Kraken Explorer 36mm
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFq...
Steelflier SF791 GMT NH34
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEY...
WatchDives WD50FS Diver
watchdives.com/?ref=JWJ
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDV...
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@thegorn 10 күн бұрын

These are some fantastic suggestions John. You hit it out of the park, as they say. For the first category, another good option is the San Martin SN0107 Ranger homage. That Addiedive one you showed looks great. I'd love it if they could tone down the logo though! A chronograph is a complication I don't really go for any more - just makes the watch too thick and heavy. As a compromise I really like the chronos with VK64 or VK63 mechaquartz. Get that chrono look and feel in a package that's light and thin. Quite a few Aliexpress sellers do these but mine is from Wolbrook. Still relatively affordable.

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Cool...cheers buddy. A treasure trove of information as expected 😉

@zillsburyy1 10 күн бұрын

watchdives and SM are best

@WATCHingJames 5 күн бұрын

Love the look of the red san Martin. I’m very tempted. Also tempted by that aqua terra homage.

@johnswatchjoint 5 күн бұрын

The SN0113W V2 is a cracking watch James. Whether you go for the non colour coded date or the latest version they do not disappoint. A fantastic budget all rounder 🤗

@markmahood3093 10 күн бұрын

Like this idea for a video! Grabbing a cup of tea to watch. Awesome John

@the_9ent 10 күн бұрын

I have purchased the WD1950s in the sale. Looking forward to it arriving. Looks amazin 👍

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Well done 🤗

@Tommy-go1ch 3 күн бұрын

I really enjoyed this collection video and you didn't entirely go with all the obvious choices, good job, keep up the good work. More of this style of video please!

@johnswatchjoint 3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

@deedee8568 9 күн бұрын

Great choices , Seestern hard to beat

@MadA-qc3to 10 күн бұрын

I like the Watchdives WD7922 37mm VH31 Watch. The BB 54 homage.

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Nice 👍

@ianallen448 9 күн бұрын

As always a great selection, if with a few odds thrown in. The1950s has a dreadful case shape, the bullhead is a boat anchor and I don't know anyone who would actually use a GMT. The San Martin is beautiful, personally I like the blue dial and will be picking one up when funds allow. Always nice to see Molly. Take care of you and yours. Ian

@originalboondi 10 күн бұрын

All except the last one. Would have gone for the seastern s435 in blue. Maybe your explorer could be changed up for the san martin tudor ranger homage as it comes in bigger size and has applied markers. Liked the vid format btw.

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for the input 🙂

@jorgeolguingarcia 10 күн бұрын

Impressive list John. I agree with you about the diver, it's my favorite diver and just in this last big sale I got it for $92 dollars with coupons and coins. I bought the same model, but with a stainless-steel bracelet. I already had version 2 (on rubber) with dark gray dial, but when I saw your video with the silver dial, I fell in love again. Best regards

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

I actually re bought it too but that was the watch that was unfortunately stolen. A bugger as it was £91 delivered 🤕

@spuckuk7039 8 күн бұрын

Love my seestern 62mas, incredible for the price, absolutely nuclear lume

@adk7962 10 күн бұрын

Great idea and great list! I’m not too impressed by this current sale. Great minds must think alike. My current obsession is the San Martin Longines Zulu Timer Homage with the green bezel. Thanks as always. Wake up Molly, we want to know your top 6 AliExpress Watches!😸

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Haha. She was snoring in the background for the last 30 mins. Thank goodness for noise the cancelling on my mic!

@suheilkaspar8885 10 күн бұрын

I'd pick the last one !

@charliebad 10 күн бұрын

I have the ixdao oosh, stunning...can I just compliment you on your shaving regime. If I did a channel I'd either go full triathlete or gorilla so appreciate your work Sir!

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Haha 😆

@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls 10 күн бұрын

The green SN is my spirit animal. I can't wait to get that one in.

@danschlacks7188 9 күн бұрын

The Seestern 62MAS is an excellent choice; I have 2 and they're phenomenal. I recommend getting it on the FKM strap, its super comfortable. Great recommendations, thanks!

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing 😌

@CaribeConstructionInc 9 күн бұрын

Pulled the trigger on your second-string Octopus (blue) the other day. I'm clumsy so the first spec I always look to is the crystal - has to be sapphire to survive the daily knockabouts

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

It's funny that I'm the only guy who has had the misfortune to lose a watch...because it had a sapphire crystal! Smashed a lovely watch running for an elevator and destroyed the dial and hand set. That's why I don't really mind K1.

@ozzyramos1216 10 күн бұрын

I love the Red Star Bullhead in Blue.. Thanks for the video. I leave you your well-deserved like

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

A subscribe would be awesome too 🤗😺

@buijs1967 10 күн бұрын

I like the the San Martin logo on the green gmt it is not so in your face as the applied one.

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

My thoughts precisely 🙂

@201950201950 10 күн бұрын

Nice choices

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Glad you like them!

@robertstrickland9371 10 күн бұрын

I've got that redstar bullhead in brown and it's awesome, proper bit of retro 70s. Love it. Great collection choices you've given us, but that bullhead is great fun. It doesn't wear that big tbh, good luck waking Molly up😂.Cheers John.

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Thanks Robert 🤗😺

@springbay1 10 күн бұрын

Even though I will not recommend anyone buying watches from Ali for reasons that I will refer from mentioning to keep the comments clean, I'm glad I picked up the Seestern SeaQ and Baltany Explorer before my relations with Ali went south, and sour, and then even further south again

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Duly noted my friend 😔

@paulkukula6541 10 күн бұрын

All good choices. I know what you mean about green dial watches. I haven’t had any until the last 12 months. Now have one, Adina Oceaneer.(Aussie brand). Also have a green dive watch on the way.

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Nice. Not heard of that brand before 🙂

@sylvainb.coternbsc.n4896 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for all your insights. Regarding the Red Star watch, I think Mini Focus brand made a smaller bullhead watch on AE. I thought it might interest you to have a look. Keep up the great work. I already subscribed to your channel and put a lot of likes on your videos. Take care. Greetings from Montréal. To 🔗& beyond.

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Hi buddy. Thank you for your support my friend. I really appreciate it 🙏

@luist.1919 8 күн бұрын

Great choices! I’m one who is not much of a fan of the Addies Dive logo. But now that WatchDives makes a similar watch I might consider picking one up. Now if they can only change that 19mm lug width. LOL

@johnswatchjoint 8 күн бұрын

I don't know if it's different where you are but I don't understand the 19mm / 21mm horror gasps. These sizes are routinely available now in the UK.

@luist.1919 8 күн бұрын

@@johnswatchjoint You’re right. Those odd sizes are becoming more readily available from strap companies. But still it would be a new size to start getting. I already have a 23mm sized watch & I picked up a few straps for it.

@LymanPhillips 10 күн бұрын

I'm a big fan of SM - so I was pleased to see them in your list. So you prefer the brown chrono over the recent Speedie homages? I was surprised I didn't see a resin digital for an ultimate bester What do you wear for a dress watch? I wear a Vario Empire tuxedo. Manual wind - like all good dress watches, and slim.

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Seiko Lord matic 1970. Beautiful piece.

@stuartthornton3027 10 күн бұрын

Your last 4 would probably have been my choices too. Its been a while since anyone's done a decent genuine bullhead, and this one looks great, not only the retro styling, it just looks like a fun watch. The blue rocks. The SM SN0113W explorer is simply stunning and looks more like £1000 on your wrist. The '62 Mas has been a favourite of mine for years and Seestern dont dissapoint, especially with that champagne silver sunburst dial. Love your choices and the idea for the video, you can only do so many 'sales' video's 👍

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Yup. This is a review channel and when I have finished my extended holidays things will change. 🤗

@AlexanderB. 9 күн бұрын

Mate, I know you prefer the colour matched date wheel on the upgraded San Martin SN0013. But I prefer a white date wheel instead like your green copy had. In my eyes, it better balances out with the white indices, just a matter of personal preference.

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

I am split. On the Black it's right but I agree on the Green, the white date wheel does work 🤗

@JamesG800 9 күн бұрын

I just got my own Militado Khaki homage and I'm happy to say, you were right. This watch is a stunner with it's slim profile it's easy to forget it's even on the wrist. I'm so happy I took your recommendation and it's on the wrist on a nice military green perlon single pass strap. Now I have my eye on that beautiful Retro chronograph in this video. I definitely love that 70's vibe the watch gives off. Your beater watch is definitely a good choice as well. Although I think I may stick with Addiesdive. I have a few of their watches and I just like the brand. Excellent list and great review! Take care John

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

Hi James. Glad you are enjoying the Militado. The Addiesdive is a fantastic watch but some can't see past the logo...I don't mind it but the WD with gilt just sits better for me without shouting brand 😊

@JamesG800 9 күн бұрын

@@johnswatchjoint They do have a better logo but call me crazy but I've always kind of liked the Addiesdive logo. I'm probably only one of two people that think that but there you are. 😂

@JamesG800 9 күн бұрын

@@johnswatchjoint if I may ask, what has been your daily driver as of late?

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

I try to wear my own limited collection of microbrands but I recently bought a Hamilton Aviator 36mm at 30 percent discount in a dealer store. I was wearing my Baltany W10 at the time and they said "Oh I see you like Hamilton watches" until I corrected them...the Hamilton Version isn't as resolved as the Baltany and of my AliExpress watches the W10 and the new Watchdives WD50FS are my choices when not wearing my more expensive watches. It is difficult though as I wear my review pieces too to make sure they run properly and are comfortable for everyday wear.

@bozo572 8 күн бұрын

I just ordered the Seagul 1963 chrono on sale for $110 (USD)

@johnswatchjoint 8 күн бұрын

Good call 😉

@YKYuji 9 күн бұрын

Watchdives just released a BB54 homage with VH31! Hoping you could review it as well!

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

They have and normally I would have it already but I am going on extended vacation in a week 😎

@younusimam-thesalamproject6340 9 күн бұрын

Interesting choices! What did you think of the Thorn A11 homage as an alternative to a Junghans Max Bill? The super domed sapphire, the very utilitarian numerals, makes me think it would be a great alternative dress watch. I like the idea of the bronze bullet too.

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

I actually have the version 2 in for review...minus the the bullet 🤗

@garethdavies9965 7 күн бұрын

Hi John, coming to this one a bit late but I must say if you can wear the Seestern 600T you should be fine with the Red Star Bullhead. I have a similar sized wrist to yourself and bought the 600T after seeing your review, and I also have the bullhead and they wear quite similarly for me. I love them both

@johnswatchjoint 7 күн бұрын

Nice one Gareth. Thanks for the heads up 😸🙂

@garethdavies9965 7 күн бұрын

@@johnswatchjoint no problem. It seems like you'd enjoy the bullhead and it would be a shame to miss out because of the size, which isn't actaualy that big a deal

@Schnauser693 10 күн бұрын

Good video as always 👏 My choices (I own too) would be… Beater - steeldive 1970 ….get the seller to send a video of actual watch to get a good one …on juelong waffle strap Baltany - Hamilton khaki field homage Pagani pd1701 black with juelong fkm strap GADA - San Martin SN0113 or IXDAO Engineer …waiting for both to arrive GMT San Martin SN0109 on San Martin jubilee bracelet preferably (ordered jubilee during sale) Dive Cronos L6015 - dateless sub mariner homage …still regarded by many as the best homage Keep up the good work

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

That is a very well balanced collection 😊

@Schnauser693 9 күн бұрын

GADA watches arrived today. Think I like the Ixdao engineer more than the sn0113 …only paid £13 more for ixdao and got perfect fit on 7” wrist without half links and it looks stunning. When I gave my diver choice forgot I have 2x San Martin sn008 Tudor Black bay homages blue and black that I cannot let go 2 of my first watches from Ali express …they are superb. Got a bit of a thing for dive watches 😳 I have 5 dive watches in my 12 watch collection …my partner thinks they all look the same …women 😀…I think all of her shoes and bags look the same too 😊

@Schnauser693 2 күн бұрын

Took the San Martin on holiday with its on the fly clasp it might just edge out the engineer 😀both keepers I think

@RastroIguana 10 күн бұрын

saludos desdede España 😊😊😊

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Hi there...please email us some sunshine over here in Scotland! 😎

@jackkowaleski6385 10 күн бұрын

Can you compare the San Martin SN017, SN019, SN084, SN0111 ? What's the difference? Which is the newest? Which is the best?

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

Haha...just hand me a few hundred dollars. I find San Martin content on this channel doesn't get that many views. I cover most and will see about more comparisons when I come back from extended vacation

@Karl-hx6sw 10 күн бұрын

Great choices John. I think mine would be 1. Beater/Military-The Militado Black Khaki 38mm Quartz £27 (only my digi Casio W-96H beats that for 10 quid at Argos sale) 2. Field/Pilot/Explorer-SM Enamel Green/Gold 38.5mm Ranger (I got for 110 but now pushing £200!). 3.Chronograph-SM 39.5mm Panda SN026-G-JS 9 (very tempted by this 60s/70's design) 4. GADA-same as yours but in White with orange or a wildcard...Taigeer CW 38mm homage in milk white. 5.GMT-Boderry titanium, cheap n cheerful as don't have use. I've come to realise that a red GMT hand only works for me with a red n blue bezel otherwise it just looks too distracting which is another reason your SM one works so well as its just the tip and has a complimentary green colour dial. 6. Diver-Seestern Orange PVD Monster

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

That's a cool selection buddy 😎

@Karl-hx6sw 9 күн бұрын

Ordered the Panda over the Taigeer as no reviews on it yet where I found one on the Panda and it looks great.

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

Nice. It's one of those random names that is polarising and I suppose someone will review it first to break the ice. Unfortunately I am not buying anything more as I will be away with my family for a few weeks starting in July

@felo6035 10 күн бұрын

Lovely selection, thank you for sharing, John. I especially like the Red Star Bullhead...so retro. Also, I would pick the SN0136 GMT in green... beautiful. Question, I didn't see the Seestern 62Mas in white dial being offered. Do you know if a white dial option is available? I'm trying to exercise some restraint on this sale. Especially after the last sale (I was BAD). This said, and this morning I already pulled the trigger on 2 San Martins: the new fruit series SN0116-G-B orange, and the SN0059-G V2 dress watch with White MOP dial. Ok. No more. Really ... 😖😖😖

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Dude . .we gotta talk!!! Haha. I will have a look re the Seestern. As far as I am aware you can still get that silver dial but I could be wrong. The gun metal is also a stunner....that was the recent watch that was stolen 😔

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_EvNLniP

@felo6035 10 күн бұрын

@johnswatchjoint Thank you, buddy. Silver and gun metal sound gorgeous 😍 Sorry yours got stolen...

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Aw well I got my refund quickly 🙂

@felo6035 10 күн бұрын

@@johnswatchjoint THANK YOU BUDDY... You are awesome 👌 👏 👍

@mattstolzman 9 күн бұрын

Help me! Sn0121 or sn0138 in blue?

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

I can't really. Both very good watches. All done to your preference. You already know which one you prefer 😏

@rogerfairhurst8705 9 күн бұрын

An interesting selection especially since you chose watches that don't look 'silly' on your thin wrist - that makes sense but - what size is your wrist John? This small detail OFTEN helps viewers decide if a watch is for them or not. Thanks.

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

Hi Roger it is in the video as always. 6.75 inch wrist.....I beg your pardon it seems I may have edited it out in error...but Pretty much every other video has my wrist size In it. Thanks for watching :)

@rogerfairhurst8705 9 күн бұрын

@@johnswatchjoint Thanks for that John, I don't think I've watched any of your other videos (will catch up at some point!) and doubt I'd be able to remember every reviewers wrist measurement at my advanced age anyway! By the way, I am awaiting delivery of the Sugess Moonphase watch with gemstone dial which I would say must be a strong contender for an Aliexpress dress watch choice? Will subscribe.

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

Thank you and welcome aboard sir 🤗

@Bellaciaao 10 күн бұрын

Will you buy/review the new bb54 from watchdives?😁

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Normally it would be on the way but I will be going on extended vacation from next week 😔

@Bellaciaao 10 күн бұрын

@@johnswatchjoint no worries brother, enjoy your vacation!

@johnswatchjoint 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. Remember to subscribe if you haven't already 🤗

@user-su5tn6gc3j 9 күн бұрын

What is a beater?

@johnswatchjoint 9 күн бұрын

Hi Brian. It's a very common term for a cheap watch that you can throw on and not worry about it. It should also be pretty versatile too :) PS. GADA means go anywhere do anything too. Thanks for watching and commenting 😊