Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Go on a watch buying deep dive in Japan at:
go.zenmarket.jp/watchingjames
And use code : WATCHINGJAMES
For 1000jpy off your first shipping costs
Additionally they asked me to share:
Get 9% OFF on eligible Rakuma products you buy! Max. ¥30,000 discount per item. Only until June 7th 23:59. Shop now! go.zenmarket.jp/watchingjames-rakuma
Thank you so much for WATCHing my video and I hope that you check out all my other content.
I release 3 videos per week, all watch related, including reviews, first impressions and general watch related topics.
I try very hard to diversify my content. Featuring known watch brands, microbrands, Aliexpress. Some I have purchased new, others second hand and I occasionally am gifted a watch from brands.
Being a smaller channel it is challenging to cover the cost of all the watches that I buy and partly because of this I have become an affiliate member with a number of companies including Aliexpress.
As an affiliate member I may leave affiliate links in the descriptions of videos. These links will direct you to the watches that I’ve experienced, reviewed and would certainly recommend.
If you choose to use those links I will earn a very small commission.
Thank you very much if you choose to use those links.
Below are affiliate links for my absolute favourite watches on Aliexpress. Each of them I have owned and had positive experiences with the stores that they are linked to.
Hruodland Turbine Pilot (My favourite watch on Aliexpress):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opzb0VH
San Martin SN0144 (the best Aliexpress watch of 2024 and an incredible watch):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFmq53d
The newer San Martin Variant of the SN0144 (with the Jubilee style bracelet):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDcymEP
Probably one of the best I've experienced and most recommended from me, Sugess Bronze Chrono Pilot:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omAL7yB
Baltany DJ (one of the very best watches I've experienced from Aliexpress and one that remains in my collection long term):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC1AIZN
Another Baltany (their VC homage)
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opKvD9p
Everyone loves the SteelDive Willard Homage
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opCUcn1
But I still think The Tactical Frog Willard Homage is better
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_o2crqZd
My favourite two favourite Sub homages:
From Milifortic:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omnokmf
And Cronos:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omx4DdZ
Speaking of Milifortic, this is one of the very best watches I've had for the money. A Murph homage:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD8GcU7
Everyone needs a Seagull 1963
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooIHgKn
Tough Case that I use to sore and travel with my watches
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ol7iqAF
Super affordable but fantastic leather strap
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFEIOvp
The best Bracelet Ive experienced from Aliexpress
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opI2FDz
#seiko #omega #rolex #longines #tissot #citizen #aliexpress #watch #affordablewatches #bestwatches #orient #sanmartin #cronos #instawatch #holology #watchnerd #watchgeek #luxurywatches #dailywatch #wristshot #stateofthecollection #watchcollection #vintagewatches #cartier #breitling #iwc #tudorwatches #bulgari #tagheuer #seagull #seagullwatches #aliexpress
Go on a watch buying deep dive in Japan at:
go.zenmarket.jp/watchingjames
And use code : WATCHINGJAMES
For 1000jpy off your first shipping costs
Additionally they asked me to share:
Get 9% OFF on eligible Rakuma products you buy! Max. ¥30,000 discount per item. Only until June 7th 23:59. Shop now! go.zenmarket.jp/watchingjames-rakuma
Thank you so much for WATCHing my video and I hope that you check out all my other content.
I release 3 videos per week, all watch related, including reviews, first impressions and general watch related topics.
I try very hard to diversify my content. Featuring known watch brands, microbrands, Aliexpress. Some I have purchased new, others second hand and I occasionally am gifted a watch from brands.
Being a smaller channel it is challenging to cover the cost of all the watches that I buy and partly because of this I have become an affiliate member with a number of companies including Aliexpress.
As an affiliate member I may leave affiliate links in the descriptions of videos. These links will direct you to the watches that I’ve experienced, reviewed and would certainly recommend.
If you choose to use those links I will earn a very small commission.
Thank you very much if you choose to use those links.
Below are affiliate links for my absolute favourite watches on Aliexpress. Each of them I have owned and had positive experiences with the stores that they are linked to.
Hruodland Turbine Pilot (My favourite watch on Aliexpress):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opzb0VH
San Martin SN0144 (the best Aliexpress watch of 2024 and an incredible watch):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFmq53d
The newer San Martin Variant of the SN0144 (with the Jubilee style bracelet):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oDcymEP
Probably one of the best I've experienced and most recommended from me, Sugess Bronze Chrono Pilot:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omAL7yB
Baltany DJ (one of the very best watches I've experienced from Aliexpress and one that remains in my collection long term):
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oC1AIZN
Another Baltany (their VC homage)
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opKvD9p
Everyone loves the SteelDive Willard Homage
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opCUcn1
But I still think The Tactical Frog Willard Homage is better
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_o2crqZd
My favourite two favourite Sub homages:
From Milifortic:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omnokmf
And Cronos:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_omx4DdZ
Speaking of Milifortic, this is one of the very best watches I've had for the money. A Murph homage:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oD8GcU7
Everyone needs a Seagull 1963
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ooIHgKn
Tough Case that I use to sore and travel with my watches
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ol7iqAF
Super affordable but fantastic leather strap
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFEIOvp
The best Bracelet Ive experienced from Aliexpress
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_opI2FDz
#seiko #omega #rolex #longines #tissot #citizen #aliexpress #watch #affordablewatches #bestwatches #orient #sanmartin #cronos #instawatch #holology #watchnerd #watchgeek #luxurywatches #dailywatch #wristshot #stateofthecollection #watchcollection #vintagewatches #cartier #breitling #iwc #tudorwatches #bulgari #tagheuer #seagull #seagullwatches #aliexpress
