TOP 10 AliExpress Watches for 2024

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Top 10 Best AliExpress Watches That Are Actually Worth Buying in 2024. Featuring the new San Martin SN0131 and the Addiesdive AD2030.
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Boderry Voyager -
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Baltany 1921 -
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Pierre Paulin Jump Hour -
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Addiesdive MY-H2 -
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Sugess 1963 -
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Boderry Sea Turtle -
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Baltany Bronze Bezel -
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San Martin GMT SN0116 -
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@rikdriscoll2160 Ай бұрын

Nice list Kieron, I really like that Bodery. Also love the Baltany with the bronze bezel, pretty unique for Aliexpress!! Great video, cheers mate 👍

@Menruleall Ай бұрын

2:27 That brown sand dial with the brown suede strap is a *_SUPERSTAR!!!_* 🤩🤩🤩🤩 I'm building that exact watch because of this video. That looks SOOOO GOOD!

@jerroldfrank5869 Ай бұрын

Great piece. Thanks, I want them all!

@MichaelMitchell-vk9lk Ай бұрын

Great choices once again,thank you

@DaveTheWatchMan Ай бұрын

Wow, I like just about every watch here. Excellent content! Great videos!

@pzwolski Ай бұрын

I think Ali watches can cheaply give you the feeling or vibes of the grail watch on your wrist. They certainly will not replace the 'real deal', but are an excellent approximation of one.

@notyourbusiness1352 Ай бұрын

As a pagani design owner, I agree. I have the gmt sprite homage and it is very well made. I wished I bought the NH35 version tho, woulda been close to perfection but I just got their own movement

@GRedb 29 күн бұрын

If you can barely afford the real deal then why buy it? If there are 50bucks worth alternatives buy those no one cares at all.

@maxinahunt8652 Ай бұрын

That submarine window one is so cool with big blob markers!!! And some colour. Love it!

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

My favourite design in this video. The combination of steel and bronze is just beautiful!

@HansAndrist 17 күн бұрын

Great to see your take on AliExpress watches (a guilty pleasure!) Thanks!

@KrazyShark Ай бұрын

That Pierre Paulin is gorgeous :)) Might give the Addiesdive a go though cause it's going to be on sale for 40$ soon. Wasn't aware of that one so thank you ! :) Also appreciated your Tsuyosa video. Still hesitating between the Tiffany Blue and the Gradient / Fume Teal.

@EEE_MMM Ай бұрын

While most of these wouldn't be my first choice, I must admit that the Pierre Paulin jumping hour is quite remarkable-- it is definitely on my radar!

@charlesmcclune8892 Ай бұрын

I bought the Boderry Sea Turtle, and the titanium is finished very well, but the honey comb full dial lume just totally floored me, well worth the price 😎

@szurrogatum Ай бұрын

$50, sapphire and nh35? How?

@jackochainsaw Ай бұрын

Volume. Also, the other brands are charging too much. Labour cost is also quite cheap in China. That's not to say that facilities they are assembling these watches aren't top notch though. I've seen one of the assembly shops, they look every bit as clean and organised as a Swiss operation.

@LymanPhillips Ай бұрын

And there must be some basic building blocks parts, like cases, that are available in an unfinished state and then each manufacturer can finish to their requirements. SM spends more time on them, PD spends less. Same with casing the movements and even QC. Time is money.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

Basic case, basic crystal, basic movement. Throw them together! Zero 'watchmaking' involved, but pure spec!

@MrLeSa95 Ай бұрын

Probably almost zero QC too. So its very cheap

@_RJ_Z Ай бұрын

@@MrLeSa95speaking in Seiko?

@mchandsome1 12 сағат бұрын

I have the Addiesdive Ad2030 coffee sand dune and I love it. It's such a great watch for less than £40

@julianb1474 Ай бұрын

Excellent list. I recently bought a variation of the Sugess you showed which added a power reserve indicator at the 6 position. That is a feature I really like on a manual watch. edit, the model # is ST1906 and I'm wearing it now. Lovely watch.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

That's cool! I haven't seen that model but I will absolutely check it out. I'm a big fan of power reserve indicators

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Ай бұрын

Some great selections here mate. I recognise that picture of the San Martin SN0131G 😉 I've reviewed most of these. My favourite out of them is probably the SNO131G. It's the first watch that San Martin used the "chainmail" style bracelet on.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

Honestly had no idea that it was your photo! Did you upload it to reddit? That's why I source my photos. This San Martin caught my eye because of your Instagram post actually. I need to get one in very soon

@watchalot919 Ай бұрын

Yep, I own and reviewed that watch. I don't actually think it is a homage, but can see a slight resemblance. I believe it is their best watch to date

@FINsoininen Ай бұрын

It also look nothing like the aquanaut.

@watchalot919 Ай бұрын

@@FINsoininen I totally agree. Other than a waffled dial, no resemblance at all. Fantast watch

@FINsoininen Ай бұрын

@@watchalot919 my first San Martin, absolutely not my last.

@ignaciopadilla5150 Ай бұрын

Great video once again. Lovely choices. I been wanting to get that addiesdive flieger for a long time. I just can't choose the black or green dial......And that SM Aquanaut homage is beautiful. I just don't know why SM mostly never put in a no date movement like the NH38. It would only cost then a few dollars more, but the clients would be happier and wouldn't mind paying a bit extra.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

I agree mate. It's sloppy watchmaking. I don't know anyone who's genuinely happy about having a ghost date position! Like you say, it's around the same price too. Weird!

@maxinahunt8652 Ай бұрын

The Boderry is cool with the blue hands. I like some colour.

@watchalot919 Ай бұрын

I own the SN0131, and it's absolutely fantastic. I don't think it's a a homage, it's only the black waffled dial that is similar. Great video mate

@LymanPhillips Ай бұрын

I might have to get that Boderry Ti field watch. I like a field watch with a 4 o'clock crown. It makes it comfortable when you bend your wrist back and reduces the possibilty of bumping the crown. And a field watch should have decent water resistance as well for all sorts of outdoor adventures. The lightweight case is just the icing on the cake. Stick it on a nice weathered leather strap and "chef's kiss.'

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

It's a cracker. Especially with all of the options with dial design 👌

@chrislyall6251 Ай бұрын

The Baltany 1921 looks super great in the Salmon 38mm,still thinking about adding it to my Collection...

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

It's a lovely piece. Perfect to mix up the collection a little bit with the unconventional orientation

@nizarmurar Ай бұрын

Beautiful humble COMPREHENSIVE episode. Many thanks and huge appreciation ❤ NIZAR

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

Cheers Nizar 🙏

@ccooper8785 Ай бұрын

Swapping out the NH auto movement for the VH31 meccaquartz is a HUGE improvement IMHO not a cost-cutting measure.

@Ian-dd5dm Ай бұрын

Great vid Kieron, I like an Ali watch but have only ever bought the really cheap ones. Once your up to £200 then you start getting mainstream options I feel. I am a watch fan who no sooner buys one watch but then wants another. Ali watches give you the variety and choice on a budget to have a lot of pieces you can chop and change regularly without blowing all your wages on bloody watches each month. You can scratch the itch for 50 quid instead of 5k and then if you really like it then maybe save for the big piece. I recently gave the Sanda a go, I like it that much i'm thinking should I start saving. Only my opinion.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

I agree mate. It's a place to have some fun 👌 love my Sanda too. Still throw it on every couple of weeks

@D3ZG1978 Ай бұрын

Good vid, when are you doing the micro brands video.?

@-_--le3zk 20 күн бұрын

Bought the addiesdive ad2030 white version for only 37 usd in a sale, and man is this a special looking watch for the price, one side note that the dial isnt perfectly white as the photos and videos show but in reality a very subtle warm tint is also there.

@timcheeseman2956 Ай бұрын

I got my sand dial recently and I love it (even with the squeaky bracelet )

@reyzamora1658 Ай бұрын

Addiesdive gives me GS x Rolex vibes with a small (although very small) whiff of originality. I think it’s combined well. Have one in the mail, excited to put it on wrist. Great content as always mate

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

I agree. Even a small whiff of originality is great at this sort of price!

@JPHp135 Ай бұрын

I have a beautiful san Martin bb58 the finish and lume are amazing

@malikmuhammad3784 Ай бұрын

Sir on the Planet line is perfect for the IWC Addiesdive homage. Wear 72 hours and counting; it’s a love.

@turbyoulance Ай бұрын

Great Video. The last San Martin has a variant that looks like an Avacado in Green with the yellow dial.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

I like that one! I believe it's a limited edition piece?

@mariacomet Ай бұрын

People don't talk enough about how the NH35/36, etc have revolutionized the watch industry almost as much as when Seiko produced quartz watches. The NH movements combined with Covid is responsible for an explosion in watch modding and in microbrands. Seiko gave us a solid, reliable movement that anyone could use and everything advanced from there. A lot of great Microbrands started with and continue to use them. Seagull movements are also fantastic. Glad you gave us your pics, SO many watches on Aliexpress are tempting. In your experience, how does Addies compare to a brand like BERNY?

@julianb1474 Ай бұрын

I build a lot of my watches as well as buying and can endorse your comment about the NH35. It's a rugged movement that can be regulated to better than 10 sec/day, usually much better, with no problem. It's a fallacy to think the hi-beat movements like the PT5000 are automatically better. IME they are no more accurate, and are more susceptible to shock failure.

@dimasakbar7668 Ай бұрын

@@julianb1474to add another perspective, while i love how NH34 democratize access to movement and build making, i personally have high hopes for Chinese manufacturer of movement, the way they did finishing just a lot above what Seiko did. I want to see more of them being featured.

@jeffee1933 24 күн бұрын

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@deanopain Ай бұрын

I'm puzzled by aliexpress listings. You click on one and then what appears to be the same watch is listed in the related section at different prices. But they might have different model numbers or some specs might vary.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

It's the wild west mate 😂 I have no idea what's going on with them. I just stick to the official brand stores where possible

@tyn194 Ай бұрын

the San Martin looks sublime. Round aquanaut!

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

The round AquaNot! Love it 👌

@suheilkaspar8885 10 күн бұрын

Subscribing !

@michaelkaasbundgaard7798 Ай бұрын

Young man ! You are very very very good !!!

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

You're too kind my friend. Thanks for watching

@sylvainb.coternbsc.n4896 Ай бұрын

Hi ! Your videos are always interesting. I did subscribe to your channel. I put a like on many of your videos. I really enjoyed the present one. It's neat and you brought many insights. We can then make some better choices. Keep up the good work. Greetings from Quebec.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

Thank you my friend. Appreciate your viewership. Hope all is well 🤞🙏

@borassictime918 Ай бұрын

So right about the ghost date - *the* most annoying thing. That SM doesn’t use the NH38 instead puts me off even its more original designs. As for date window at 4 😩😩. The Pierre Paulin is very nice.

@D3ZG1978 Ай бұрын

That San Martin does look good

@howardtyree4297 27 күн бұрын

I like AE Homage watches. They’re inexpensive and generally reliable. Mine keep good time especially the San Martins, Pagani’s and the Sea-Gull watches. After buying an Omega and a Tudor Ranger Homage watch I purchased an authentic Omega Seamaster and a Tudor Ranger. Homages are fun and have areal purpose. Some AE watches such as some San Martins are getting in the price range of some micro brand watches although they’re just as good or even better than some micro brands. Especially those MB’s using the Japanese NH35 movements or the Megawuartz quartz movements. You can’t beat PD’s Omega homages or SM’s Tudor homages.

@LymanPhillips Ай бұрын

That Baltany is givinr me steampunk vibes. A unique offering.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

Yep! I like it because it's completely different. It looks vintage, but not because it's copying a vintage watch, because it genuinely looks like it's from a previous era

@lucianacarvalho4095 Ай бұрын

this Pierre Paulin is stunnig!🤓

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

Beauty isn't it!

@greglewis20 Ай бұрын

I want a panerei luminor clone. Where to buy?

@Keilikeramen Ай бұрын

addiesdive looking cool and now which color I should buy😂

@maxinahunt8652 Ай бұрын

“Actually works”…….🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great video!

@user-yn1nc4nr7m 17 күн бұрын

I have three of the watches from this video

@I_love_watches Ай бұрын

Just got told that i wont be doing anything for our current muslim holiday last second, your video just make it a tad bit better ❤

@Sirleopard666 25 күн бұрын

The last Boderry in titanium or bronce, doesn't come with the NH35.. This comes with a ShangZhou movement with 72 hours of power reserve, so I think is more interesting 👀

@sweetcorn1968 Ай бұрын

The salmon dial 1921 would be my choice.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

Good pick!

@lucianacarvalho4095 Ай бұрын

I struggle to find budget watches for me cause I like the men designs but I don't like the big men sizes and my fist is small😑 your taste is very much like mine. I also like originality and diferent designs.. so I'm enjoyin your channel very much 👍

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

I do enjoy smaller watches! I don't see the point in something massive when a smaller piece does the same job! Thanks for watching 🙏

@namkhanngajato3911 Ай бұрын

My wrist size is 17.5 cm .does AD 2030 suits my size IAM a bit confuse bcoz of it's dial size 🤔

@ordinosaurs Ай бұрын

Beware of Sugess at the moment ; I bought from the Ali's "choice" Sugess official store a chrono (not the one you depicted, the Top Time Deus homage), and it's been supposedly picked up by the courier since the 26th of March, but hasn't shipped yet. After a bit of prodding through Reddit, it seems I'm far from being the only one on backorder, and they may have bitten quite a lot more than they could chew during the last Spring sale. So if you're in a hurry, take care.

@Olddirtytiger Ай бұрын

Same for me courier has it apparently 😒 which also means you can't cancel order 😮‍💨

@ordinosaurs Ай бұрын

@@Olddirtytiger : Just today my order's been cancelled and my refund is currently being processed.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

That's dodgy! Hopefully this gets sorted out soon. Always said that AliX is the wild west. Hearing stuff like this confirms it. I haven't personally had a problem with my orders, but I have no doubt that they exist

@ordinosaurs Ай бұрын

@@TopTierTicker There's a silver lining ; considering the amount they're supposed to refund, for whatever reason, it will turn the other watch I received from a 70 € bargain into a 40€ steal. Don't know if it's an exchange rate increase or whatever, but converted into euros, I will get back circa 30€ more than I paid.

@Protectoroftangsel Ай бұрын

I just hope Seiko makes thinner movement, so microbrands can be under 12mm

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

That's why we have Miyota 👌

@123simenHP Ай бұрын

Some good looking with good spec watches for a good price, but I personally would still go for a Casio over any of these.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

What happens when you've already got 7 Casios? More, or one of these?

@stavros_katsopr Ай бұрын

The (bronze bezel) Baltany deserves to be called a submarine.... maybe more than the known one!

@sonsauvage 19 күн бұрын

All of these Ali watches/brands, including the more up market ones, where they all fall short is the finishing. Which is to be expected, but specifically with the bezels and the crystal/glass. Those are what really betray the watches.

@TjinChatterpal Ай бұрын

Sugess 1963 Pilot Watch Men Mechanical Watches Chronograph Panda Wristwatch Air Force Sapphire for Original Movement ST1901 v3 $200 ?? How did you get this price ? the link has a price of $575 at this moment😯

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

Okay... Don't pay that 🤣 it was much cheaper yesterday when I did the link. Aliexpress prices are annoying. Sorry about this

@Elshantonio Ай бұрын

Although I don't have any actual clomages, I have to admit the whole clomage argument is starting to get to me. It's well known that Rolex shot to the top of the luxury watch brand hit list by basically copying Blancpain when creating their first legendary diver. Not to say that it's somehow frivolous, there's only so much you can do with the design of a watch. But at the end of the day, people annoyed by "clomages" are mainly people who refuse to accept they're on lists waiting to spend five figures for a status symbol that's, at the end of the day, just some good (but by no means otherworldly) craftsmanship and a lot of expensive marketing so suckers can get duped to wait to pay five figures for it...while others wear watches that look eerily similar with build quality that, even though clearly inferior, is by no means hundred times inferior. I'm beginning to view people with clomage watches as the more respectable bunch, when compared to buffoons on wait lists who can't get regular erections without pills anymore or just need something else to confirm their perception of success or give them a reaffirming, pathetic metaphorical pat on the back. Luxury brands have long ago stopped being something for true watch enthusiasts. So fair play to the clomage guys.

@ordinosaurs Ай бұрын

I have one "homage" of a 1950's Rolex by Addiesdive, not because I would ever hint it's the real thing (hard to fake on a teacher's salary), but because swapped on a Milan links bracelet, it's like a movie prop which evokes a certain era and lifestyle. I like it, and importantly, I'm not afraid to casually wear it at the beach and such.

@mrki412 Ай бұрын

I think same as you, don't like Chinese watches that only C/P, nice watches.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

You can find some original pieces that are super cool! It just takes some digging 🤣

@goldfools5445 Ай бұрын

They may be cheap, but they certainly aren’t nasty..

@Kenyalove001 Ай бұрын

Excellent content mate, thanks!

@gerardoarellano7698 Ай бұрын

I’m so ready to delete grandma’s photo from that goddamn iPhone ad.

@user-hu8bn2dm3n Ай бұрын

من فضلك عندي ساعة pierpont ميكانيكية نسائية قديمة وهي بحالة جيدة وعندي ساعة Sndoz قديمة رجالية خدش بسيط بالميناء ولكنها تعمل بشكل جيد وساعة sirgint تعمل بشكل جيد اريد بيعهم وساعة ام صليب قديمة يلزمها اصلاح بسيط وايضا اريد بيعها

@WetLettuce-kc2qm Ай бұрын

The logo on the Addiesdive watches ruins it for me. It's terrible. It looks like some graffiti graphic sprayed on a kid's skateboard.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

It doesn't take itself too seriously, thank God. It would be embarrassing if it did at this sort of price

@WetLettuce-kc2qm Ай бұрын

@@TopTierTicker What a strange comment.

@modestzooanimal Ай бұрын

No.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

Oooo dramatic

@modestzooanimal Ай бұрын

@@TopTierTicker not really mate, you asked a question and I answered it. In my option they’re shite watches🤷🏻‍♂

@KP-wp5sz Ай бұрын

He obviously has worn them all. Let me guess timex is god tier, right!

@modestzooanimal Ай бұрын

@@KP-wp5sz I’ve never put on a Timex in my life and don’t plan to😂

@paulanthony7268 Ай бұрын

You focus too much on watches for men with girly wrists.. I'm a 7.5 inch wrist guy and do t wear anything under 42 mm...your channels are good but completely irrelevant for real men.

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

Muhammad Ali wore a tiny Cartier Tank. You don't need a big watch to prove your masculinity.

@woonfaseng8737 Ай бұрын

the 1st watch on this list the san martin is not just homaging from patek nautilus but the bezel round shape is heavily copied from many other watches e.g. seiko 1959 Alpinist Re-creation and some other microbrands

@TopTierTicker Ай бұрын

The bezel very much reminds me of my Oris BC3 that I had. Super chunky, completely brushed! Still, it's a beauty 👌