Tandorio 36mm Field Watch that's called a Pilot? Another Gem From Aliexpress?

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Johns Watch Joint

Johns Watch Joint

Жыл бұрын

Most reviewers stay away from them but my subscribers like them...They are Tandorio Watches!
This 36mm Tandorio Field Watch ticks a lot of boxes for the price but it is described as A Tandorio Pilots watch which is rather weird given its dimensions.
It has a seiko NH35A movement, sapphire glass and a very classy leather strap with a butterfly clasp for under £60. What's not to like?
I call it the Tandorio Field Khaki Deep Pan as it pays homage to the Hamilton Khaki among others!
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@bangkokbullmoto
@bangkokbullmoto Жыл бұрын
Have the sterile version of this on a stainless steel strap, loses four seconds a day and I think it is excellent for the money. I actually like the hands, as somewhat aged eyes can see the hour and minute hands at a glance whilst the ultra thin second hand does not confuse matters. The stainless steel strap is well crafted but has no micro adjustment but luckily is a perfect fit for my small wrist - it is a very nice strap, especially compared with Seiko's costing two to three times as much and worth checking out (not all models come with the same bracelet, though). Went for the sterile version as it is a relatively small dial that seemed too crowded with the logo etc and Tandorio sounds more like an Indian meal than watch brand, possibly putting people off. I paid £61 inc tax and shipping and was very pleasantly surprised when I opened the box. Should also be mentioned that they do free returns for 15 days - that is return to UK aliexpress depot when you get refunded rather than waiting a month for it to get back to China - free return including postage. Have used that on some other items with no problems.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bill. Will pin this for everyone else to see. :)
@dunderhay9169
@dunderhay9169 Жыл бұрын
I built a bronze case Tandorio pilot kit with an old nh35, great watch to wear and I pressure tested it to 50m and it was fine 👍
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Good to know!
@dunderhay9169
@dunderhay9169 9 ай бұрын
@@Cuccos19 My set up can't go above 50m, but I think a watch actually tested to that should be fine for swimming. I don't see why the design isn't good to go deeper, most likely failures are due to poorly installed gaskets.
@user-np9tg3jj1v
@user-np9tg3jj1v Жыл бұрын
My Favorite small watch, my favorite Dial, but with the red seconds . 👏👏👏👏 Good reliable watch wallet friendly, I love it
@gorillasinthewrist
@gorillasinthewrist Жыл бұрын
I have been tempted a few times mostly by the prices but never pulled the trigger, maybe in the next sale! Great work as ever.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support 🙏
@AlexanderB.
@AlexanderB. Жыл бұрын
Congrats on hitting the 2k milestone John! Following the channel is great fun! 🎉
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alexander. As long as we're all having fun!
@thomasstanley6101
@thomasstanley6101 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review, and right on time! I've been in a tossup between the bronze version of this same watch and a bronze captain willard for my first bronze watch. Not sure which I'll do yet, but the price is just right for this one
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Solid choices Thomas :)
@ianyoung5619
@ianyoung5619 11 ай бұрын
I now have 12 different Tandorio watches all with my own custom logo, all with NH movements. Great value for the money and great custom dial printing service.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 11 ай бұрын
Very nice!
@ianyoung5619
@ianyoung5619 11 ай бұрын
My latest build is a coffee, half Arabic, half Roman California style dial GMT. It will have rose gold hands, NH34 movement and a bronze pilot style 39 case. All the parts have been ordered from Tandorio. The people who put my written ideas and rough sketches onto the dial, they are amazing. All in, with the case, movement, dial, hands, dial printing is astonishing £130. All I need to do is modify the centre hole of the dial to fit the NH34 and assemble it. Can’t wait.
@bensynewsshoedown4999
@bensynewsshoedown4999 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the callout, John! 😅 Pure chance that I spotted you'd achieved 2K. There's now an Explorer 3 6 9 dial, with white markings/hands.
@luist.1919
@luist.1919 Жыл бұрын
Another great review! Tandorio make some good watches for the price. I have one of their pilot watches & the watch has been a good daily wear. Also… for those sticky blue crown protectors, I use a piece of gaffers tape to remove them. Just stick on the tape & peel it right off. Has worked every time for me.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Hi Luis. Usually as a last resort I use Gorilla tape but unsuccessful this time. Lint free cloth and glass cleaner did it though !
@jt9842
@jt9842 Жыл бұрын
isopropyl alcohol does the job well too a q-tip and a dab your good to go
@kenstogie
@kenstogie 11 ай бұрын
Nice video…keep the affordable reviews coming. Subscribed.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@WATCHingJames
@WATCHingJames Жыл бұрын
The couple I’ve handled are some of the best budget options I’ve come across.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Hi James. They do a great job for such budget prices!
@barryvercueil2346
@barryvercueil2346 Жыл бұрын
Good video. Tandorio is a great place to start getting into Automatic watches.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Glad you agree ;)
@spavliskojr
@spavliskojr 9 ай бұрын
One thing they are really good for- modding. Their cases and parts can be had all over AE. They make great cases.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 9 ай бұрын
I agree 👍
@richcleaver
@richcleaver Жыл бұрын
Looks really good on that strap John. A great little workhorse with the choice of a sterile dial. Less than a cost of a meal out with the family, what's not to like? 👍
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Right on !
@petrosbabinn1695
@petrosbabinn1695 Жыл бұрын
Ordered the same with a sterile dial and the red seconds hand ❤
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@BizlaC
@BizlaC 3 ай бұрын
I was looking to grab an nh35 and a pilot style case, then this popped up in the 39mm variant for £33 from the tandorio official store on sale, cheaper than the 2 parts I wanted and has all the rest with it. For the price, that's great, we'll see when it arrives if it's as good as I'm hoping.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 3 ай бұрын
I'm sure you'll be happy 🤗
@watchsixto
@watchsixto Жыл бұрын
This is one of many watch brands I haven't had the experience of. may be down the line they look great for the price
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Fantastic little bashers!
@adk7962
@adk7962 Жыл бұрын
I know the name turns people off but their Field / Pilot watches (and judging from their Site, most of their watches) can be had without a logo. Also I think there is definitely a market for these bargain quality watches. Am I going to buy one? Maybe, maybe not. But there are definitely people who will I think. I’m sure when San Martin first started off, a lot of people thought the name was ridiculous. Great review as always!
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend ;)
@AlexanderB.
@AlexanderB. Жыл бұрын
Nice little watch! The dial design seems somewhat inspired by the Hamilton Khaki King, minus the day/date complication.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Pretty much!
@petrosbabinn1695
@petrosbabinn1695 Жыл бұрын
Elgin
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
​@@petrosbabinn1695 ?
@lew9223
@lew9223 11 ай бұрын
Some of these Tandorio field watches are £30 on Ali just now John. Incredible value
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 11 ай бұрын
If they are then grab them. I am on holiday with no signal pretty much and no internet access:)
@lew9223
@lew9223 11 ай бұрын
Ordered the one with the military arrow on dial. Bargain Enjoy your holiday sir 👍
@markdeitch3087
@markdeitch3087 Ай бұрын
I've just ordered the sterile blue Flieger version for £23 delivered!
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын
Wow. Nice one!
@ianclarke1683
@ianclarke1683 11 ай бұрын
I just bought this, great watch with perfect 36mm compact brushed case, but here's my gripe. The rehaut is angled making the dial too small. If the rehaut was straight down, larger dial like the 39mm models, would be better proportions. My 36mm looks like it had a bezel that fell off or kinda like someone who has shaved their eyebrows. Just looks out of balance with the inner sloping rehaut. Also, great review, thank you!
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 11 ай бұрын
Sorry but don't know how you missed that in the images 😔
@ianclarke1683
@ianclarke1683 11 ай бұрын
​@@johnswatchjointglad I got it and love what Tandoori are doing esp at 36mm. Thank you for your interest in this brand. Tandorio, if you're listening, change the rehaut and it's better proportioned
@borisstepanyan9611
@borisstepanyan9611 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@kdks7843
@kdks7843 Жыл бұрын
I bought the watch for hiking, the sterile version with PT5000 movement and metal bracelet. It is very accurate (+2 sec.) and the build quality is okay. Unfortunately, the luminous material is quite poor. All in all, very good value for just under 100 euros.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@nikoniannikonian9531
@nikoniannikonian9531 7 ай бұрын
Is the luminous worse than a Hamilton?
@mikeciaudzul1923
@mikeciaudzul1923 Жыл бұрын
I have this watch ...si very Nice and comfortable
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Nice one !
@mariangroeneveld7401
@mariangroeneveld7401 Жыл бұрын
John, thanks for your review. Very helpful. I just ordered the green one in the Ali sale for 53 euro. Keep up the good work! Greeting Marian (the Netherlands)
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Hi Marian. A very good deal well done. Hello back from Scotland ;)
@bensynewsshoedown4999
@bensynewsshoedown4999 Жыл бұрын
John, when/if you decide to try another Tandorio sale, could you try the titanium 39mm? Would be a versatile cheap, light watch.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Will keep it in mind ;)
@hectormonclova7563
@hectormonclova7563 4 ай бұрын
I have the one with the MoD 6B/542 “thin arrow” RAF pilot dial, and it is one of my most cherished timepieces. Planning, if God allows, to buy the Mark XVIII dial, blue.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 4 ай бұрын
Both stunning watches. Very nice and not much touted...remember God gave you Free Will to enjoy the simple things :)
@hectormonclova7563
@hectormonclova7563 4 ай бұрын
Ah, it’s a way of saying to have his Blessings in the adventure...
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 4 ай бұрын
Yup 🤗
@user-sg8sz2fs3k
@user-sg8sz2fs3k Жыл бұрын
شكراً جزيلاً
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
@BagoGarde
@BagoGarde 8 ай бұрын
Great competitor for baltany
@sanctuaryjester
@sanctuaryjester 28 күн бұрын
nah, baltany has a better QC
@user-ec5pd4cd7p
@user-ec5pd4cd7p 16 күн бұрын
I wish the case was a little larger
@Pehr81
@Pehr81 9 ай бұрын
I don't think that's circular brush marks, I think it is from a mill or lathe. Anyway, it looks great.
@Spirit510ak
@Spirit510ak 8 ай бұрын
This is a good starter watch for people who are curious about automatics but don’t want to spend $100,000 on a Patek. Like you said it’s a strap monster. Got mines and instantly slapped it on a nato. Hell you can get it for kids who are curious about watches. Got mines for $40 which is insane for what it has to offer. Yeah not perfect by any means but for $40 what else can you ask for?
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 8 ай бұрын
Agree totally ;)
@daresome1
@daresome1 Жыл бұрын
Always love a bargain…
@jeremiahjohnson8343
@jeremiahjohnson8343 Жыл бұрын
Are you going to pick up one of their 36mm cushion cases? Looks better with 18mm lugs, but a chunk at 14mm thick.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
One is already en route ;)
@turk914
@turk914 20 күн бұрын
Similar priced Addiesdive and Pagani watches have legitimate water resistance ratings of 100 or 200 m. So, until Tandorio fixes that, I'm not giving them a pass as a "cheap watch". I do have a watch similar to this field style, from Militado that cost me about $50. But I have a larger wrist, so the 38 mm dimensions of that one works better for me. And from what I've read, the 100 m. water resistance is real, as well. Which is to be expected because I believe they are made by Steeldive.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 20 күн бұрын
I am sorry but you are misinformed. Pagani Design do NOT have guaranteed water resistance...I can testify to that! :)
@turk914
@turk914 20 күн бұрын
@@johnswatchjoint well, I didn't say guaranteed. I don't think any of these Chinese brands are truly guaranteed. But on tests I've seen done, they tend to hold up. Even that beast 1000 m water resistance Addiesdive passed. Regardless, I haven't had any issues with the ones I have taken underwater. Although, I generally go with my Addiesdives and Steeldives for snorkeling. But having seen Tandorios regularly fail their tests very quickly on numerous sites, it gives me some pause.
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 20 күн бұрын
I paddle board and have put a few to the test unintentionally as I swim like a bus!...I would never take a Tandorio into water and if you watch my reviews I am very clear on that. Addiesdives, Seesterns and San Martins have held up but PD, a Thorn Diver and a Steeldive SD1970 did not. The Steeldive it turned out had no gaskets in it!!!
@garyk8285
@garyk8285 Жыл бұрын
Nice piece tbh for the price. What's you're wrist circumference?
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
6.75 inch....I always say in my vids so everyone knows.
@YT_user_1
@YT_user_1 10 ай бұрын
May I ask what color the metal (non-lumed) part of the hands is? Is it gold or silver on this particular version?
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 10 ай бұрын
Silver
@YT_user_1
@YT_user_1 10 ай бұрын
Excellent. Thanks!
@srmitsystems5586
@srmitsystems5586 Жыл бұрын
Hello, friend! What is a height of the case? And what is your wrist? Thank you
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
My wrist size is in the video as is the thickness. 6.75 inches wrist and 12mm depth of case :)
@AMERICANPRIDE1100
@AMERICANPRIDE1100 10 күн бұрын
My seiko presage loses 6 seconds a day it’s 50 m water resistant hardex crystal which I only wear for dress it already has scratches on the crystal super annoying cost me 375 so I ordered the tandoori sterile version 51$ I can’t wait wanted a Hamilton field in 38 but it400$
@eduardopo8908
@eduardopo8908 Жыл бұрын
Hi friend.what is watch weight without or with strap?
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
With the strap. Nice and light.
@rogeriosartori555
@rogeriosartori555 10 ай бұрын
I bought the same watch but I noticed that there is no rubber o-ring on the stem/crown. I don't know if that's a fault only on mine but I never saw a screw-down crown watch with no o-ring on the stem or crown before... does yours have it?
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 10 ай бұрын
I have never opened it up.As I always say in my reviews, take water resistance claims from Tandorio with a bucket of salt!
@rogeriosartori555
@rogeriosartori555 10 ай бұрын
@@johnswatchjoint No, you don't have to open it up. Just pull the crown and check if there's an o-ring on it
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 10 ай бұрын
I know that but the watch was a review piece and I no longer have it :)
@haroldmolinari6517
@haroldmolinari6517 Жыл бұрын
Holaaa Saludos To you all . . . I do have a Tandorio Small 36mm. Sterile face. Caliber PT5000. Blabla bla . . . Question is . . . Ho do you know or assure about its water resistant capability. Let you know that I do trust your judgment better than a brand. But how I'd know, I mean I'm not a diver to prove nor an expert. Can you share something else ? ? ?
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
With any brand from China I always quote water resistance as "claimed" or "alleged" . I believe these watches to be no more than 50m water resistant. I do not dive or swim with watches , much like most people, but we still like field and dive watches :)
@Jelloc
@Jelloc Жыл бұрын
Hi brother, do you know the lug to lug distance of this piece? Many thanks
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
It's in the video my friend ...20mm
@kdks7843
@kdks7843 Жыл бұрын
About 44 mm.
@AMERICANPRIDE1100
@AMERICANPRIDE1100 10 күн бұрын
My 42 mm Hamilton field khaki loses its loom after about an hour
@S-Ltd1000
@S-Ltd1000 Жыл бұрын
Decent enough watches but the brand names, Tandorio, Berny, Hroudland, Rdunae etc. What are they thinking?
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Жыл бұрын
It's a shame their English translations don't make sense BUT the quality is great.
@5675492
@5675492 Жыл бұрын
@@johnswatchjoint If " Rolex " did not exist and someone came out with that name brand today it would sound like a lame made-up name for a cheap watch too . Our perceptions/preconceptions can be funny like that . Tandorio, as I understand it, is part of a company that includes Parnis , Baltany , and a few other well known Chinese brands .
@petrosbabinn1695
@petrosbabinn1695 Жыл бұрын
​@@5675492 Always found the name Rolex funny as hell.
@jonassoares9859
@jonassoares9859 Ай бұрын
Is the seal good? I just ordered mine from AE
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint Ай бұрын
I no longer own this piece but since this video was released others have tested Tandorios for water resistance and they are not to be considered more than splash proof.
@sanctuaryjester
@sanctuaryjester 28 күн бұрын
​@@johnswatchjoint that's concerning.
@user-gq3pc5cq6o
@user-gq3pc5cq6o 11 ай бұрын
Думаю такие взять 50 доларов с али
@johnswatchjoint
@johnswatchjoint 11 ай бұрын
Sorry I don't understand even though I have translated to English?
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