$5000 Omega v $100 Pagani - How Close Does The Pagani 'Aqua Terra' Get?
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Another value packed Pagani that looks like something more expensive. This time its an Omega! Ha. Makes a change from Rolex, I suppose. In isolation, it looks really good, but the sheer depth of detail in the Omega makes a side-by-side less flattering to the Pagani. And the bracelet screws were a shocker, be warned! Cheers, Jody
Jody's wife watching this be like "damn! I should have gotten him a Pagani"
I used to not want to associate with homage watches but as got older I actually realized how mature it is to accept them as viable pieces in a collection. For me at least here are some considerations I bet many others can relate to:
1. I’m young and have way more important things to focus on, getting married next year saving for a house, grad school.
2. Lots of hobbies. I have to split my fun money between watches, fishing, collectible cards, instruments
3. On the topic of instruments. There are many many many “off brand” versions of popular guitars, but I’ve never heard the term homage thrown around. I think this is because an instrument is a tool and we care about the specs and how it sounds. A watch is jewelry, not really a tool these days, and (not throwing shade) but I feel designating a watch as homage is just a way to emotionally justify your own purchase of 100s times more expensive jewelry.
Okay man
It’s all just coping to justify cheating your way to status. You can get a ton of cheap original design in Seiko, Citizen, Casio etc. The only reason to get homages is to appear richer than you are, which isn’t very mature.
Very nice comparison. It's interesting to really see the subtle design differences, and see how elegant the Omega looks. If Pagani (and many of the other homage makers) went down the smaller and slimmer route, im sure their desirability would go up even more. Thanks Jody 😊
I got my Pagani Design "Faux-mega" Aqua Terra a few weeks ago. You were absolutely spot on about that bracelet. Another issue I had was the bracelet kinking up at the end links. The last time I bought something that kinky, I had to prove I was eighteen. Worst bracelet I've ever seen, and I own three Vostoks. I put it on a mesh bracelet and it looks and feels great.
LOL @ The last time I bought something that kinky, I had to prove I was eighteen.
Would be curious what Cronos or San Martin could do with that design. Those guys can actually finish hands and do lots of layers of lume.
I agree, we need them to make more elegant watches.
San Martin's logo so big
@@rainappleby I agree,maybe just an "s" in a smaller size?
They could also put a high-beat movement in their watch. I’d definitely pick it up if they did that but the PD does look pretty good.
@@mattstakeontheancients7594 another good high beater is the 9000 series miyota, so slim and not bad for refinement.
Great comparison Jody. The AR coating on your Aqua Terra blows my mind every time!
I find the value vs worth thing and the law of diminishing returns so interesting. How much should you pay for something you don’t need but really like?
I always find the arguments around homages a bit bewildering. Every industry has copies or inspired by designs of desirable products at lower price points. People like the fancy expensive thing but most can’t afford it so someone makes something that to a varying degree looks quite like the fancy thing and maybe functions similarly and sells it for less. From breakfast cereal to shoes to consumer electronics, that is how the world works. I’m not saying it’s ethically “right” or “wrong” but it is what it is.
Some people would never own a homage watch (and that’s totally fine) and some people can’t or are unwilling to ever spend several thousand dollars on a watch (totally fine too).
That was a really long winded way of saying nothing!
What I find interesting is the BS talked about homages…… starting with the term homages 😂
For $100 it’s an excellent value homage! I have the 41.5mm Aqua Terra from 2016 and if I had too, would be my 1 watch collection!
This is an important video making an important point : luxury Swiss brands are running out of excuses for their mark up. The materials are visually matched, quality may vary but the price difference cannot be explained away like this. It makes a certain absurd sense that the Swiss brands pursue these outlandish technical endeavours in material research, trying to convince you that they have discovered Unobtainium and are making watch cases , not weapons out of it. Same old guff when they bang on about proprietary stainless steels and exotic gold mixes (my mother could tell you that unadulterated gold is surely the idea?).
Can't argue against the value, solid offering. Nice to see them moving away from Rolex homages and into other brands
The biggest and most glaring differences I saw were the flat and rough hands coupled with a grey dial. If the dial was piano black and good finished high polished hands...visually it would have been much more appealing
I think that your opening just about cracks you up and then you miraculously recover!! Keep up the great work!
A particularly effervescent 'Hellooooo and Welcome' Jody haha.
There's something about the new Omegas, and the way they play with the light. Even the slightest angle change and reflection can make them appear to be a shade different color.
Amazing timepieces. I have yet to see this with any other watches.
It's decent, but I'll stick with my first true grail, finally attained, the Omega Aqua Terra. I've always wanted one and my wonderful wife gifted it to me for our tenth anniversary. Thank you Jody, looking forward to your next vid!
Love the review!
BEST watch channel on UA-cam!!!
I have a couple of Sekonda quartz,s that have a whiff of that Omega to them.Cost 25 quid a pop. Congrats on nearly 200,000 BTW.
Thanks Glenn! Hopefully end of August for the big 200!
@@markgrieves1307 Hi Mark.Sekondas get no love but to be fair can pass it off on the day. I guess a fashion brand nowadays. Having said that I like mine but prefer my Casio mrw 200 as a daily wear. Sekonda were a big deal back in the 60,s and 70,s and Argos sold them in shedloads with Russian movements. I don't take myself too seriously in life so take your suggestion on board thank you. A watch after all is only that. Thanks for the heads up.Len.
Pagani looks very nice! The Aquaterra is my grail watch, the perfect one watch collection 🙌🏽
One watch is an item, not a collection.
Just saying.
Comparing a Pagani to an Omega and still had time to bash Rolex. Brilliant 😂😂😂
Those of us with a particular mental affliction appreciate the synchronization of the second hands thanks mate Cheers
Very intersting video, as always!
Jodie your videos are so good, I sometimes view them twice !
No question the Pagani is the wrong AT to be comparing with - it's Corgeut and Phylida. The Corgeut white dial w/blue hands blew me away with how well it's executed - the faceted hands and indices catch the light in so many interesting ways, and the deep striped grooving in the dial was way more impressive than I expected, and makes it fun to look at from any angle. The case is surprisingly well-finished, including vertical brushing between the lugs. No A/R, but the flat sapphire lets the dial/indices/hand be the star of the show. There are three weaknesses of the Corgeut: (a) the SeaGull 1612 inside, which keeps pretty good time if you regulate it, but has a noisy, cheap-sounding rotor, and the hand-winding feels terribly cheap. (b) Only 50m water resistance (that it proudly states on its overly-wordy dial text). And (c) the false use of the word "Chronometer" on the dial text. Everything else about the watch cosmetically is so great - why did they have to overreach with that?
Phylida builds an incredibly solid-feeling watch - and for still under $100 is a step up from the Corgeut. I have both the white and blue dial versions: both are well-finished. The grooves in the dial are not as deep as Corgeut's, but the quality of the indices and hands (again, faceted to catch the light) are great - even looking at them through a loupe. And Phylida provides a color-matched date wheel on the blue model for consistent text color on the dial. The NH35 inside means this is as solid an auto movement as you need, and the case provides 100m water resistance. A key upgrade is that Phylida also replicates the AT's domed sapphire crystal, which feels great and provides visual interest. I don't think you can beat Phylida for providing satisfying quality, and I don't know how they do it for the price.
The lume on my Corgeut makes that Pagani look like a Seiko.
It looks like Phylida have done a second version (the old one had oddly short hands) dunno about Corgeut but they may have fixed it.
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I´ve been looking for this review everywhere! Guess you´re the first one again! thanks for the great review
Pagani does a credible job of copy and paste and in isolation looks nice. Somehow the 3:00 date window look unbalanced with the symmetrical case and horizontal dial. But then it could just be what I'm used to. The newer Cal 8900 Aqua Terra in 41's, fortunately have returned to 20mm lugs. Someone suggested the dial look dusty, it does plus the Omega horizontal dial varies line width giving a different light play. All little things but with an associated cost sort of a value added tax. Me I just wanted the slate color way and the box, don't forget the box!
That blue Pagani is rather good, I could see it on a nice rubber strap. And I hope you & Mrs J get some work at the Opera house soon. We are getting a lot of ad's here to fly over to Sydney to see some spectacular light show at said Opera house.
I'm baaaack! Just one shift every two weeks, but it is better than nothing. See you here soon? Cheers mate.
@@JustOneMoreWatch Back at the channel for sure. Probably won't venture over till we get jabbed.
The Phylida Aqua Terra homage is significantly better than this Pagani and not anymore expensive really. Highly suggest you get one of those in. I recommend the green dial.
Well, that green is a beautiful color, but not on this watch. I'd prefer the more common, let's say ordinary dials in this case.
@@MrMadvillan Haha yeah. sounds like an ointment for vaginal dryness...
Bought a Pagani in this model with silver dial and blue handset, nicely finished and very accurate $135 AUD only weak point is the lume, they appear to have improved the braclet removed 2 links for fit.
Another great video! I own a couple Pagani Designs, and they have yet to disappoint despite some QC issues! Keep up the good work!
Here's the comparison if the Rolex GMT Batman against the Pagani GMT Batman!
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As almost always, the FIRST thing you do when your Pagani arrives is change out the band. I actually love that about them. My reasoning: to get to their price point they HAVE TO cut corners somewhere. I can easily replace a band, so I am glad they do it there.
Exception: Pagani actually did great with the band on the Tudor Black Bay homage. They use the same band on some of their other "premium" watches (and by premium, with Pagani, we are only talking about a buck 40), and it is decent.
But on all other Paganis...just buy a band you like on the same day you buy the watch, and hope they arrive at the same time.
I have that omega in Blue and I too got this before my wedding lol - absolutely a beautiful watch.
I like the Omega movement mystique. Very unique. That said, I'm not a snob so as long as it tells time...
Corgeut have a good looking Omega Railmaster homage. Bought it on the Ali sale. Also found a replica NASA Speedmaster velcro strap form Luna Replicas in the USA
Got the Phylida homage with the white dial. I really like it and wear it. Great summer watch. They even match the date colour to the hands. The NH35 runs with +1 s/d.
There are plenty of other Aqua Terra homages, besides Pagani/Pargne. For Under $100, the Phylida AT addresses many of your complaints. Corgeut also makes an Aqua Terra, with your choice of Sea-Gull ST1612, NH35a, or Miyota 8215 movements,
Think the strap change comment was very relevant. A nice leather strap would make a world of difference. That being said .. was the pagani handset square to the watch face? From some angles the hands did not look flat? Almost twisted.. A lot of watch for the money nevertheless.
Anther spot on review! A set of Dagaz hands and nice strap would put the PD into the category of something I would wear.
I did a similar video but with a Corgeut instead. Same outcome. These Chinese homages are great value for money.
Nicely done sir! Keep’m coming!
Great comparison mate. The Pagani is impressive for the price. They’d be dangerous if they had some original design!
I have to agree with you Jody. The head of the watch is pretty good, but that bracelet isn't the best.
So often their weakness, eh? Those screws were not good.
If it wasn't for Homages , I would not have a collection in my situation. Cheers Jodie. You Rock!
I think that Omega is fabulous 👍 thanks Jody good video
With your new theme tune, it sounds like the start to a heist movie... I'm lovin' it
Ha! With my mate, Jason Strathsomething in it? Cheers Glynn!
My Pagani Design identifies as an Omega. So it's an Omega
Good one. People forget that the ridiculousness in our society works both ways.
LOL!
i love seeing these types of comparisons
I love my Pagani GMT plus in over a year of owning it, ive never needed to adjust it once
Hey Jody, how come the watch on your logo has no crown? :D
Great video as always. As a slight correction, the larger Omega AT has 20mm lugs.
Love my Corgeut AT...had it for almost 2 yrs now, it runs like a champ and has half links!
can't wait for the "Rolex Explorer I vs Pagani ". Problem is Pagani has to make the watch first :D
A quick ebay search got me some Omega-like hands that would do the watch very good...
*Any idea on how long Pagani take to ship to Australia?* Thinking of ordering a watch for my graduation (10th July). I would love the two-tone root beer or gold with black/blue dial.
Beautiful, but I think the Phylida version of the Aqua Terra is much better. Better looking and better finished, in my opinion. I have the green dial version of the Phylida, on a black sail cloth/leather strap with a single deployment clasp. I got rid of the bracelet, and the watch feels and looks a million times more expensive. I think Pagani has done a nice job, but it’s missing some things that make it a bit of a better watch. Phylida all the way on this homage….great review though, as always!
I LOVE the Aqua Terra it’s my favourite Omega. This just does not do it justice, but then it shouldn’t at that money. Shame there is no silver/white dial version but glad really as I just spoiled myself and bought a Christopher Ward Sealander. You guessed it white dial which has the orange bits just like the AT (no striping to the dial though), I’m very pleased with it. A sort of half way house (perhaps not in money terms) between these guys. 😁
Love a comparison! It would be interesting to see how the Phylida Aquaterra homage compares with the PD! 😯
Thank you for your videos. Very helpful! BTW, I am also a student of Griffith uni
I've got the PD Submariner homage, and you're right about those screws. They're a pain in the ass. They need to do better with those. The bezel is also pretty loose. It spins way too easily. Other than that, though, I think PD does a good job of delivering quality homages.
If only it keeps the original dimension, it would be perfect for me
Great video Jody what is that Scottish word you used for dwaddling in one of your videos. keep up the good work
Ooooh, that Rolex burn at 1:26 :)
Good video Jody. Would like to see a review of this type of watch in 39mm only.
I think this is a complete miss, the worst of both worlds in dial/date wheel choice, the extra ml and slightly wrong indecies ruin the visual symmetry and even at the price but without the comparison by which it suffers horribly its a handsome watch, having said that I dont think it is a viable alternative to my seiko5 at all...even the og bracelet is better!
WOW very kool great info.1st class ,, AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot keep up the great work
Heat gun or hairdryer for the screw links.
The Pagani really makes the AT look like it’s worth the money.
Exactly...and it is.
The Pagani Design dial seems dusty and rough, especially when you put it side by side with the Omega
Because it’s a cheap fake knock off
For the price difference you would hope (and expect) that there would be significant spec, QC and finishing differences.
All watch enthusiasts and collectors would love the original watches. However, Homage watches are great to 1) get a decently spec'd, decently priced similar looking watch on your wrist for a price that is affordable to most people and 2) to get a feel for how the original will look and feel.
I don't know how many times I have seen comments about people who started with cheap over priced watches (i.e. Daniel Daniel Wellington) or homages (i.e. Pagani) because they liked the look but how that then evolved into watch knowledge and collecting.
@@williamwallace9427 You're one of those butthurt owners trying to justify paying $5000 for a wrist watch, lmao.
@@williamwallace9427 why watch this video if you feel this strongly about a damn watch...
@@watchesandcaps2566 ask all the JOMW fans who watch Seiko vids just to shit on Seiko..
Darn it! I have lost track of your uploading schedule! 😂 When do you plan to make the review on the Addiesdive pilot watch mentioned in your last video? 😊
Not sure mate. Maybe next month?
@@JustOneMoreWatch I have bought one myself and it is pretty sweet and a no frills watch. But potential buyers need to make sure the bracelet is properly attached before use. The end links are a very tight fit, and sometimes the springbars doesn’t click in properly 😊
Lume is one of the most expensive elements of a watch apart from the movement (especially if genuine SuperLuminova is used), I think PD did a decent job here considering the price point.
It's certainly a factor on a $100 watch but lume powder per watch isn't THAT expensive.
@@DM-rc4yu well, if you have a diamond encrusted watch then maybe the diamonds will take it. But SuperLumoniva is expensive (perhaps you are referring to regular lume?) Especially if you want a decent dive watch you need multiple layers of SLN too. you mentioned it's a factor on a $100 watch - that is what we are talking about here with the Pagani....
I like your point on Omega being more elaborate than Rolex models.
Hi Jody what’s your thoughts on the omega seamaster 300 ?
Oooh, well done Jody! I like the Omega Aqua Terra and might eventually pick one up in the distant future.
I wonder if I pick this one up, will it prepare me for a similar wearing experience?
Dream on 😂.
Looks only I am afraid, and that’s with squinted eyes.
Maybe this is weird of me, but I see much more value in buying a real Omega than I do a real Rolex. I think just because as you say, Omega dials look so special...
That said, I still don't really get homages that are so similar to the original (other than to annoy snobs, which is hilarious).
I don’t think you’re incorrect. If you’re comparing nuts and bolts then an Omega makes financial, logical and reasonable sense compared to a Rolex.
Now, are ANY of these watches “worth it” when you can get the look for $100-$500 and any dime store quartz out of China will keep better time than the most certified of chronometrically chronic chronometers from Shiterland? That’s a position you have to bring your A game to defend.
@@Mister_Phafanapolis hehe I don't think there's really any defending it. It's a very weird obsession we all have...
What about a Grand Seiko if you like dials so much 😉
PD are not homages, it’s just a polite way of saying a fake and makes deluded people feel better.
I know they are technically not fakes either, but they are more fake than homage.
I have quite a few PD, and really like my Batman (bought because of this channel) but I think one Tissot Gentleman is better value than 8 Pigani’s.
Why do you think watch snobs (whoever you think they are) are annoyed by fakage’s?
Surely they would just laugh?
Watch snobs is generally a made up term meant as an insult, used by sad deluded jealous fakage buyers………. who would buy the real thing and act like the worlds biggest a hole if they suddenly came into money.
@@alfieakaronaldog Actually it's a Grand Seiko out of all of the watches at that price point that I want, more than either an Omega or a Rolex. I love them.
They do get pretty angry about them, I've seen enough comments. I personally don't care one way or the other. Brand loyalty to that degree has always mystified me.
Watch snobs definitely exist. Just look at the Swatch X Omega launch reaction in the forums.
@@SirLoinOfsteak85 Gotta love a nice dial.
What sort of things do they say?
A MoonSwatch probably is pretty bad at the end of the day.
You'll have to get Mr. X's Daytona for episode 3.
How did you get the bracelet off. I ordered one and the spring bars do not move at all. Literally destroyed a spring bar tool trying to get them out
Yup, the AT is my grail watch. I actually bought a Courgeut AT homage with a Seagull movement. Runs like a top after regulating. I mean, it’s more accurate than any Seiko movement I’ve regulated. I was pretty shocked with the amount of value you can get from these watches. I guess I’ll have to pick up one of these Paganis too. At least with the NH it will be easy to upgrade the hands to something with better visibility and lume.
You should check out the Phylida AT, much better than the Pagani, and there are green, blue, black, white and even grey versions.
Phyilidas efforts at homaging the aquaterra can't go unnoticed. Mine is the emerald green is awesome value, fit and finish. Iv got seven different paganis and they are great generally,but might give this a miss.
Yeah, Phylida and Corgeut both do a decent AT clomage.
No flat hands or white datewheel on the Phylida AT ($98)
- Would love to see it side-by-side with the 40mm Aqua Terra.
Being in the small wrist club, the smaller size of the Omega is key. That seems to be a theme with the cheaper Chinese watches, they rarely are below 40mm, which is a bummer.
Check the Casio Edifce EFV 140 , it's has a similar design.
I get why someone would buy this, but I've always been the guy who couldn't bring himself to wear the concert t-shirt if I didn't actually go to the concert.
I'm the same way but with my fetish for watches I CANNOT/WILL NOT spends 1000's on every watch I like. So I buy a few real nice genuine watches and Homage the rest.
@@RussMeister70 I totally get that. Everyone has their own collecting style.
@@mdunawaym Yes, there are some real oddball collection styles out there.
‘One watch Collection’ is a favourite 🤣
More like "I won't watch a bootleg video of The Who at Toronto in 1975 because I believe in actually being there"
@@chnacr2 That works! LOL!
Middle of the winter and you are wearing a t-shirt outside. I am so jealous, you live in the real world paradise definetly.
Would it be possible to replace the clasp for one with microadjust? Maybe a dive style clasp. It's all that's stopping me from getting it
Thanks for this video. I was waiting someone to review this watch. I will go for blue
For the costs vs compromises, I wish Pagani would focus on some of the more iconic Seiko 5 designs that are slowly going away. If they would make an SNXS homage with the NH36 (hacking and hand-winding) and a not-crap bracelet, I'd buy one in every colorway.
Great video as always, would you be able to do a video on original design watches With high beat movements im sure the price range will be high but it would be nice to get your recommendation on good originals with nicer movements that are more of a goal watch but not over $1000. Thanks again for all your content! Im always recommending you to anyone looking into watches!
I don't believe I ever saw a review of a Corgeut or a Parnis from you which I even prefer over Pagani because of interesting model choices, more size variations and sometimes even with no-branded dials. Maybe you want to check them out? Cheers!
Damnit. No longer available??!
the second hand would annoy, looks odd without the lume down the shaft.
always gotta ask them to lume your shaft
@@JinKee LOL
Maybe it's just me, but I wonder why Pagani took the "slavish" route and included a see-through caseback ... to show off an NH35.
EDIT: Just because it's the only other AT-homage I can think of ... have you checked out Phylida's take on the Omega? Might be interesting to compare the two.
I think just standard practice. They do it with their Rolex based stuff too. People expect them at this price?
Might have to pick up the Pagani for my birthday
Thanks for the great review! We are fans of the Pagani homage watches and looks like we will have to add this one.
How is the weight of the watch?
How about instead of buying a bunch of fakes just save up and buy one nice watch
Roughly 135-140g on this one mate.
@@williamwallace9427 it's entirely possible to do both. Why don't you stop being such a damn hater and keep to yourself. No one really cares what you have to say.
@@JustOneMoreWatch cheers mate! Keep up the great work! Love your channel!
Comparison with the Tissot?
I want them to do a Speedmaster homage.
Could you please review the pagani 50 fathoms
The Phylida Aqua Terra I have has Nice Polishes Hands with Dimensions
It would be interesting to see how the Phylida AT stacks up against those two.
Phylida is a bit thick but is clearly the best AT homage 👌
@@hootonhoot And a color matched date wheel!
@@caktaylor That feature really makes it look premium 👌
The green dial is incredible.
@@watchesandcaps2566 Best in class for sure!
Hi mate, hope you and your Lexus are well... I see San Martin have bought out their version of the GS diver, any plans to get one in? Cheers.
Hello!!! Do you know of a Breitling Superocean Homage?