Cronos Just KILLED IT With This $175 £140 €166 Grand Seiko Alternative
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- This watch really does have build quality and finishing similar to luxury Swiss Made watches. I will be comparing the finishing of this watch to a genuine Rolex Submariner very soon but today, just enjoy looking at the insane quality currently on offer by Cronos for under $175.
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Cronos make nice watches - I recently bought one. Personally though I'm extremely tired of the fad for GMTs and would have preferred a 3-handed version of this.
San Martin and cronos are brilliant at finishing and dials they just need to get better movements , I'd pay more for a display case back and an ETA
@@Andrew-yy2yeI think ETA restricts their supplies so that’s not really a great option. SM is using a Miyota movement in their new GADA. That’s about the best we can expect.
SM released a 3 hand version of their watch like this.
I agree, GMT fad needs to go. Nobody’s (or very few) are using that 😂
@@Cujobob that's not a bad movement as long as it's the new high beat , I'm a sucker for a smooth sweep 👍
@@CujobobI use it constantly, but mine is a traveller's GMT and I travel a lot. I also keep it set to UTC time at work for server logs and the like.
Plus anyone who has relatives in other continents like me could use it. Which in my circle is most of the people I know.
I'm less enamoured with caller GMTs like this, but it still would serve 2/3s of what I use mine for and is much cheaper.
I do agree I'd like this more as a 3 hand as well, but I promise quite a few people use it.
I've always liked the name and the hourglass logo. Imo, the best branding of any Aliexpress brand. Well done Gary.
Gary, Can I please give you some advice about your thumbnails and titles. Please include a full picture of the watch on the thumbnail and what it is in the title.
I know you are trying to get people to click on your videos by being vague about the watch, but for me I'm much less likely to click on them. I want to know what the watch is, also if I'm interested in buying at a later date, I would want to be able to search for it again, and your current "click bait" doesn't allow me to do that.
Honestly, I probably only watch half of Gary's videos, depending on if I think it's worth the gamble or not.
And half of what I do watch, I skip through to find out what it is, then click away.
I'm more likely to take a channel more seriously and watch the full videos, if the channel takes my attention seriously and tells me what I'm going to be watching.
Completely agree with both above comments.
Guys this is his shtic. He wants to do this tease and denial. He is showing you the feet, for boobs you need to click on the video.
Mostly just skip his videos because of this exact reason.
Agreed, please just put a picture of the watch on. I actually skip all of your videos for this exact reason.
The only reason I clicked is because the title said grand Seiko.
Dang, right after I bought the San Martin one. But this watch offers what I wanted from San Martin, a better bracelet. I've come to the realization that quality is in the bracelet, almost all brands now make exceptional watch cases and dials, and it's the bracelet quality that makes something worth more or distinguishes it from the others. As most brands put generic 3 link bracelets to their watches, when a bracelet has polished beveled edges and extra details, its definitely worth the little extra. Cronos has usually made the best quality bracelets for their watches, with the little detail of sloped links so it fits snug with the clasp, and minimized any gap. I might have to pick this one up too, hopefully I can also buy an extra bracelet and swap it on the san martin.
Nice name, nice logo, great finishing. I hope to see them all on original designs in the near future.
I would name my watch brand Crom. The marketing would end with "and if you will not accept my plead, the hell with you".
This is better than the SM, its thinner!
Bought this watch after watching your review. I love it. Its all you said about it. The clear ar coating is great on the double dome sapphire. For the first few days the timing was 'digital', and after bedding in a few days it has produced 2.25 seconds a day fast over the period of seven days since I first wound it. With hacking going fast is handy when reseting the time.
I own a GS Snowflake and Rolex cannot compete with it. The polishing is on par with my VC56.
good video and nice watch, definitely a good choice 😊😊😊😊
Beautiful watch, beautiful finishing. Male endlinks is a deal killer.
With that down turn not an issue, wears very well.
I particularly like the name Cronos.. Saturn.. god of time, father time - the grim reaper.... Capricorn...
Cronos (aka Cronus, Kronos) is the god of the harvest, not time... Chronos (with the extra 'h') was the personification of time, which is why we have chronometers. Although separate entities, apparently there's been confusion and intermingling of the two going back to antiquity, and in the renaissance it led to "father time" carrying the harvesting scythe... (though what Cronos actually did with the scythe... erm, I'll leave for folks to read up on :))
@@outcastkatsuki
You are right but there is some discussion on this.. for example..
Khronos/Chronus are the same entity: the 'u' (and 'c') spellings are Latinisations of Greek Khronos, who was the god of time. As for Kronos/Cronus, he's a different entity: the leader of the titans. This short answer is they are different, but the long answer shows the short answer to perhaps be false.
The longer answer is that the Greeks didn't pin down their gods in a fixed way. Some Greeks did of course, but Greek culture didn't require or involve subscription to universally recognised understandings of individual deities. Greek religion simply wasn't unified - or really a single 'religion' - in the way it is often assumed to be. Khronos (Chronos) and Kronos (Cronos) certainly blended into one another at points - whether in early cosmogonies like Pherekydes of Syros, where Khronos is a primordial being; but this was a debate still ongoing throughout the Roman period, the simplest representative of this being Cicero, who argues they're the same entity (in DND 25).
And since Cronus and Saturn also became somewhat conflated by the romans.. Saturn amongst other things was the god of time and harvests etc.
Crohn's disease
@@gefthetalkingmongoose bada boom splosh
Best short explanation of the relation of Cronos and time! And not to forget, cronos devoured his children like time consumes it's creations..
Looks lovely, amazing to see this level of quality for the price 👍
Hi I have been on a waiting list for an ExplorerII for ages, to the point I just decided to buy a similar style but lot cheaper GMT. As soon as I see this I pulled the trigger, I prefer the branding San Martin says Sun Tan lotion to me.
Really nice time piece… love your channel…, thanks for sharing your thoughts, knowledge, and insights….
Always a pleasure, thanks for watching!
Great review Gary!
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Just received this exact watch and so far very happy with it. I’ve never had to use an OTF adjustment clasp so don’t miss it. I found the Cronos bracelet and indecies to be better GS clomage details then the SM version.
Gary after your fab review i ordered one from the Cronos store. Received a $10 discount with free shipping total price $179. Happy days.
I have the Cronos Pepsi GMT and BB 37mm, which are both fantastic. This looks like a must have.
So just as good as SM, for all practical purposes. Only reason I'd still stick with San Martin is I prefer their applied logo at 12. Cronos has made a fantastic watch here otherwise, as honestly I would have expected them to do. Certainly in terms of quality, it could be easily said a top three or four brand on Ali! Great review as always, Gary!
I love Cronos watches, bought two myself in the last year. Also, that lume animation was crazy!
Got it in black . Amazing rendering. Also Very nice on a flat black leather strap. For such price quite stunning. I have a gs sbgv005 , sbgt 035 and 37. The bracelet is quite as comfy with nice rounded edges. The only cons is the nh34, would have the hibeat 9085 instead and paid easily 200€ more. I agree , with Swiss made on the dial …. Look at the hands, case , bezel finishing… just a bargain 👍
Cronos is offering a nice watch with a price point that is clearly eye catching which can be concerning with the SM brand that makes very nice watches at about a $75 higher customer cost. SM has to be made aware and lower 15 percent their prices ..
Thank you for your channel and great reviews.
That is a very very very very nice watch Gary ! And Cronos, a mythological Greek Titan who is connected to seasons and time is a brilliant watch brand name. I was always surprised some big company didn't take that generations ago. Of course Cronos is said to be responsible for removing Uranus's gonads for some reason so maybe that was a factor. Greek mythology aside, that's one of the best GMT's I've seen to date.
Seiko used Cronos as a name or sub brand for some models of their watches. Kind of like how they have seiko 5, King Seikos etc.
@@MPiKMS72 Really ? Thanks my friend. I didn't know that. We learn something new every day. Much appreciated !👍👍
Garry,i do prefer this clasps over the miles long Sm, and the hands
I have the San Martin version on order right now, and I don't regret that choice. The dial on this one looks like wrinkled skin to me, it's actually quite creepy.
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@@StrangersIteDomum the horological version of a snickers bar 😆
@@Spectrecontrol yeah .. a Snickers bar was what I thought too ..
I’m very happy with my cronos explorer. This looks like a second piece from them for me to grab! Well done review as always !
Definitely prefer the hand set to anything on a san martin. I wish they would do dauphine hands
Recently I bought one Cronos but they had a GMT hand alignment problem. NH34 model.
we need a San Martin homage brand and then a homage brand for that brand. Who will make the first mudmaster reverso?
I really loves the hands. I was hoping san Martin make hands like this. The only let down is the clasp. Hope the upgrade the clasp in future and comes out with more dial choice
When do you think the true gmt myota movement will be available to Aliexpress brands. I got a Phylisa GMT and love it.
The 12 o’clock indice looks misaligned
Yep, spotted that too.....
I ordered this watch after watching the video and noticed that as well after I placed my order. The photos on the AliExpress store also show this issue for both colors. I’m hoping it’s just the angle.
It wasn’t the angle. I received it and mine is worse than the review video.
The release of the NH34 sent watch brands into a frenzy. We now have a saturated market of GMT's, most of which would be better off as a traditional 3 hander...
Agreed.
I own just one GMT.
It's more than enough.
Much better brand name and logo in comparison to San Martin.
I HATE the San Martin hexagon!
@michaelhorn8962 yeah it is like a Hiphop graffiti logo lol
If this was a 3 hander (preferably purple! 😊) I’d be all over it. Love Cronos as a brand and especially their bracelets. Their customer service is much better than SM as well. San Martin needs to be called out waaaay more for lacklustre service. Well done Gary.
Ordered! Thats a bonkers price of £138. I've gone for this over the SM as I think the Cronos branding is way nicer and the hands look better, its also thinner isn't it?
This is a beauty !!! Great review of San Martins rival...Gary 😁
I’ll be making a side by side soon
Nice looking watch but is it me, or is the applied 12 o'clock marker misaligned with the minute track?
How good is that macro lens. 😮 superb work Mr Gary
Thank you….lighting is everything, the macro lense is a cheap one from Amazon
Why is it that Cronos can't make a on-the-fly adjustable clasp?
The one they do sell is bulky and does not glide well
I have a Cronos BB54, it's a great watch, the quality is superb
I really wish they had made this as a standard 3 hand and not a GMT. That really would have separated it from the San Martin version. That being said, i am sure it will sell very well as it is.
Really enjoyed your review Gasry I had already ordered this watch before I saw your review. Looks like I made the right decision to buy.Keep on making your great videos. 👍👍👍👍👍
Cronos are one of those brands where I find myself admiring practically all of their designs; this one looks great, the steel bezel and white dial are very complementary
Just get the san martin
I have a Pepsi Cronos GMT. It’s a nice watch. I’m pleased with it.
Hi Gary! I may have to seriously consider a Cronos the next time around! I would prefer to see this as 3 hander. I have 3 NH34 watches and I find the GMT function too difficult for me to use. An NH35 with a date, an NH38 without, or a PT5000 would be preferable.
As always, nice video! I have the SM version of this watch and I will say that the hands and bracelet look better on Cronos, especially the red GMT hand, but the dial looks more natural on SM.
If I could choose again, I would probably choose Cronos, but the SM is still a great watch.
gorgeous, first time i've said that about an ali express watch. I'd buy that at 42mm...for my 8 inch wrist.
Clean lines, still think the sm is better finished but for the price is awesome
I have my SM on the way already. If i hadn't, this would be a strong competitor at $70 CAD less than the SM. The indices, hands and case look fantastic. I do prefer the dial texture and applied logo on the SM - it just looks far more premium. But my biggest gripe with the Chronos would be the lack of bracelet taper and otf adjustment. I'll take those two features and compromise on the flashy polished center links any day.
Very nice review, loving the up close macro shots to show the build quality, but noticed the male end links so was wondering what is the effective lug to lug? Still looks like it turns down a lot so still very wearable-looking
It’s a beautiful watch! I just wish they used the miyota 9075 GMT instead. I know the price would be a bit higher but still worth it. I own watches with both movements and the miyota is definitely higher end.
Great looking watch. Nice to see a Cronos on the channel as they seem to be in the shadow of San Martin a bit. Guess Cronos spend most of the time making watches for other brands.
Very nice, I need this nh34 gmt, love the dial texture and finishing
I think I prefer this to the San Martin. The on the fly adjustment does'nt really bother me ,mind you I have'nt actually tried it so maybe I don't know what I'm missing lol
The adjustable clasps can be a bit bulky. But if you can get a good fit with all those micro adjusts, it should be fine.
Plenty of micro adjustments so should be fine..
I would take this over SM. Solely because of the logo alone.
They should consider making a version without the pattern dial.
Wow! I own a mistflake and this is just superb.
So for sure there is shortly going to be a comparison video with its San Martin equivalent, right?
Nice to see San Martin has competition. Overall I still prefer the SM as its dial looks nicer but I like the handset and bracelet facets although the SM female end links and on the fly clasp are good to have
The hands on the Rimalti are even nicer. Capped second hand.
Nice pictures and great quality in the review…. I love a good GMT but everyone is stuck using a black or white dials, but at least this one does not have a boring two tone bezel.. Maybe Erebus can show them how to use color 😊
1:29 talking of things that have gone quiet recently - when can we expect something from you and James - doesn't have to be the design of a new watch, it was just good seeing your chemistry on screen. Would be nice seeing some conversational style videos like what Bruce Williams is doing at the moment
We shut the brand down, I got to experience the process. Will be making another video with Simon soon though
@@ilikewatches ah, never realised it was brought to a hard end, just assume lives got busy. Is Simon the partner on Ceedow watches?
Great video Gary,i love Cronos brand,i have four ot them,this one could be number five,stunning looking watch.
Wow….but yes their quality and value is undeniable
Hi Gary,will you be getting the new Cronos Skyline in for review or unboxing,its a take on Christopher Ward Twelve,it's looks fantastic.
A San Martin homage… I’ve seen it all now.
Lovely watch and photography. Are the hands darker/gunmetal or are they silver like the SM? Had to sell my SM version as I couldn't read it without my specs. Not that I'm getting old or anything...
Silver I think, didn’t notice them being darker
5:53 your video editing is gettimg awsome Gary ! Very nice watch, thanks for the video.
Thank you, I put a lot of effort into the visuals and I appreciate it when people notice. 👏
Didnt realise you had influence on the brand name. Thats cool. Dont really like this dial but keeping an eye on cronos. I heard their pepsi bezel watch is amazing, possibly better than SM is what I hear.
Yup, the whole process took months and used my viewers at every stage. Was proud to be able involved and we had some incredible input from viewers
looks definitely better than San Martin‘s version. Especially with the more interesting bracelet and the less bulky bezel.
I already have the aventurine san martin but if i was buying again i'd probably go with the chronos. They look evenely matched in finishing but i prefer the chronos logo and extra facets on the bracelet.
You've taken some great footage, Gary!
Unless you buy directly from Cronos, they will not service your watch or resolve any issues with their watch. You have to go to the seller.
I tend use the Official stores
Same for Pagani 😢
Very nice. I’m hoping they can get back to their old form. Their new AP Royal Oak (L6028) Homage also looks pretty nice. Thanks for showing us the watch!
I think Cronos L6028M look like Zenith skyline with dial pattern like CW the twelve and screw on bezel like Hublot. Hope it will be reviewed soon, especially the white dial ones. If Cronos could see this comment, please try to modify by rotating bezel 30 degree and moving date window to 6 o'clock position. It may look better (just maybe)
@@dungbuithanh9147Yup you’re right. After I posted it, I realized it looked more like the Zenith. 👍🏼
super nice looking watch. Awesome finish, but without "on the fly clasp", still it can not compete with San Martin, unfortunately....
It’s exactly the same watch made in the same factory!! 😂😂😂😂(sorry, I had to. Lol)
lol…yeah, had to be done
When the homage brand gets homaged.
Less expensive than SanMartin. Just buy another colorway and have 2 great watches…….WIN WIN
That looks amazing .. hope they make a normal version without the GMT.. I think it would fly off the shelves..👌
And Cronos as a name sounds better than San Martin.. imo 😊
It certainly looks very well made, and as you say, one look at the dial confirms it isn't the same as SM. The dial looks less plastic and more like pressure formed metal, I like it. They would have made the Academic beautifully ☹️. Excellent macro as always 👍
link doesn’t work for me, does it for anyone else?
@@TheProco2020Works for me 👍
I think it’s because I’m hotspotting on my iPad. Will try when on Wi-Fi
such a shame its so small, it's a stunning looking watch
Not a bad looking watch. Would like to see some strap options
Part of what puts me off Ali-brands is Chinglish names. I could rock a Chronos.
Cronos have done a good job of separating me from my hard earned cash over the years. You're right though, they are much quieter than the other Ali big hitters. Did you ever get the 2k diver back from the hydraulic press guys?
I love the chronos. However , when are we going to see the submariner vs water ghost vid ?
The suspense is killing me.
I have the SM version and this appears a lot more legible
I do prefer the handset on this Cronos over the San Martin version.
Somehow the watch case seems slimmer and less bulky than the one San Martin use.
beautiful watch no doubt. The on -the-fly adjustment clasp is not something that should be a standard. I disagree. Regardless of the fact that u can micro-adjust the length of the bracelet without a tool, u still may not get the perfect fit because its not guaranteed that the link will not be in the first or last adjustment position. u need it to be somewhere in the middle and in order to achieve that every time u need a........ half-link!
I have a Cronos GMT and it is impeccable. Unfortunately it's way too small for me to appreciate the fine details and so I don't wear it.
Beautiful watch....I think I'm going to get one
Beautiful watch and superb finishing, but time to move on from these sand/sea textured dials, and from the plethora of GMT watches.
First Cronos one reviewed on YT I think but I agree, these dials have been featured a lot
Sorry if I gave the wrong impression Gary. I meant it was time for the watch companies to move on from these features and give us something new.
Is there a non gmt version? I can’t even find the new San Martin non gmt version on Ali or SM website!
A question! Haven't pulled the trigger on this one yet but been close too many times. So whenever I'm close to purchase I'm looking at the pictures on the Cronos site and I find the watch looking really awkward, not at all as on here! Yeah the question 😂 well, is it as beautiful as you say and as it seems in your video? Thx
Nice watch. My only issue is the watch looks too good for a base model seiko movement. Wish they would offer at least the chinese ETA clone movement as an option or better still the swiss eta clones.
What a beauty. What a bargain!
That is a fine looking watch.
Take a shot everytime Gary says Cronos - respect if you make it to the end sober
But its 39mm... Small :/ I prefer 40-42 mm
I noticed the 12 o’clock index and the 12 o’clock on the chapter ring don’t align. I ordered this watch after watching your review. The photos on AliExpress of both colors also show the issue. Is this the angle or is the 12 misaligned?
They should have at least used a non red gmt hand, yellow would look great and provide at lease a bit of difference.
Hi Gary, I have recently sold my San Martin because I couldn’t read the time. It was beautiful but I want to see what time it is too. Is the Cronos better in this ?
A little but it’s the colour of the dial with silver hands that’s the issue I think
Nice watch just bought it for £141 from AliExpress
I just ordered one of these
The dial is like addesdive 2030