I can't decide what I love more about the J&G... the fact that it's an original design, rugged SPEC MONSTER for under $300 on top of being 38mm is just too much awesomeness on a watch! Honestly, the lack of these kinda watches are the reason why so many turn to homage watches. This is such a refreshing release!
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
I think you've articulated it perfectly! 😁 It's a shame that people missed out on this spec monster.
@ilikewatches
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you so much for supporting the campaign and then producing this awesome content! I actually got goosebumps! I’ll post a link on my channel!
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, goosebumps!! 😆 Thank you Gary!
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review Eve. I didn't back the Exciton II, because I already have the version 1. I did however get one of the bracelets to go with it though. I really completes the watch in my opinion. It's also nice that they included extra straight end links, so you can use the bracelet on other watches as well.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It was nice that they added the straight end links, and I remember shooting b-roll for that but I forgot to include it in the video. 😅
@HonestWatchReviewsHWR
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliasEveWatches We can't always remember everything.
@DavidSchwartzjr
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Great video, Eve, this watch definitely ticks all the boxes and you can see all the thought that went into the design and how it was executed very well! I had not really noticed the small things until you pointed them out like the small gap on the end links and how there were no minute markers on the dial. Those wouldn't be deal breakers for me either so I would say those are subjective for sure. Glad to see you drop a new video!
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dave! 😀 I'm glad the video was able to show you the small details. 🙏
@WesWatchRoom
2 жыл бұрын
I think they did an amazing job packing all this into such a great looking and affordable watch. Props to them and great work with the review Eve.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Wes! :) They really did a great job!
@frankaffronti5509
2 жыл бұрын
Great video ! I had a chance to chat with James a few weeks back and it immediately made me regret not picking one up! Really cool guy
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Frank! 😁 It's always nice to be able to interact with people in the community, especially the ones passionate about creating things!
@ronb4115
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent review!! My new favorite channel. The only thing missing off the top of my head is a review of the clasp.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It's a huge compliment. 😄 As for the clasp, I guess it was pretty basic with the J&G engraved.
@MyAffordableWatchCollection
2 жыл бұрын
Great review Eve 😊 The Exciton has a lot going for it!
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Aviv! 😁 The Exciton II really does have a lot going for it.
@SoCalWatchReviews
2 жыл бұрын
Great video 👏 and this is a lot of value for $!
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Miguel!!! 😁 This video took me the entire weekend to edit. *whew*
@SoCalWatchReviews
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliasEveWatches Time well spent, it came out great!
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
@@SoCalWatchReviews Thank you so much!
@ronb4115
2 жыл бұрын
Received mine and everything is great as outlined in the video. The only thing that surprised me is the weight considering the case thickness, it seems to be slightly off balanced between the clasp and case so you feel the weight more than you should. Super minor issue, otherwise the watch wears very well, looks sharp and packs a lot of value.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't realize the weight was off-balanced. I guess that would be an added thing for me to think about for my future watches. 😁 I'm glad you're enjoying yours!!!
@ronb4115
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliasEveWatches Oh no, that wasn’t scientific :).. just anecdotal based on other watches I wear.
@ronb4115
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliasEveWatches Since you’re literally the only person I know with this watch, I wanted mention one more thing I noticed. I think the illusion of this watch fitting multiple size wrists is the large numerals and the “bent” part at the end of the lugs.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
@@ronb4115 Makes sense! The lugs curving down hugs small wrists while the big numerals looks at home on bigger wrists I guess. 🤔
@Happy357mag
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review! I have the DLC, blue dial date J&G and I like it a lot. On mine the bezel isn't sharp but it might be because of the dlc coating. I hope if they make a V3 it would have a minute track on the dial.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing J&G's future successes 😁
@johanvandersandt8904
2 жыл бұрын
Seems like we missed out! These specs are crazy for the price... That strap looks so cool! Thanks for sharing Eve!
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe there's going to be an Exciton III 😂, so better watch out for that one!
@JustWatches1
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review, this one slipped past my attention. I love the counterbalance on the second hand.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the review!
@pinoymetaverse7176
2 жыл бұрын
Ang solid ng review mo Ate!
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Yehey! Maraming salamat. 😆😆😆
@stalkingwatcheschannel
2 жыл бұрын
Great watch for the price, I love everything about it except the dial, missing minute markers really bothers me, considering the fact that it is diver.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Are you the same person who mentioned the comment on Watch Crunch? Just wondering if it's something that bothers more people than I initially thought. 😅
@raff23able
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m not feeling the dial either and that’s a big shame.
@raff23able
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I’m not feeling the dial either and that’s a big shame.
@stalkingwatcheschannel
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliasEveWatches Ha...ha...no I am not, glad to hear someone find me interesting for impersonating :D. Jokes apart Eve, there must be other dial-guys like me! Great finding though, thoroughly enjoyed your review!
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
@@stalkingwatcheschannel Thank you very much! 😁 I'm glad you liked it
@igorR061
2 жыл бұрын
Great watch, well built and comfortable. Really well designed, only thing to improve is adding quick release spring bars to use with the provided straight end links and a bit more lume on the markers and that´s it.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your inputs Igor! 😀 I hope James and Gary are reading the comments section for feedback/ improvements in the future Exciton III (If they decide to go ahead with it!) 😅
@luked2767
2 жыл бұрын
I have so many QR spring bars that came with spare watches that I would buy wholesale, QR spring bars don't fit every strap and bracelet, the good thing about drilled lugs is you can use spring bars that won't get stuck only half way in as you can use bars only meant for drilled lugs, put them in a watch without drilled lugs and you would have to cut them off. I ordered a nice quality pack of Japanese spring bars in all sizes, and some quality Japanese o rings did not cost me much but if you ever get a watch from a company you don't know so well its always a good idea to swap them for quality spring bars as some cheap out on them. I like to replace spring bars every few years, same with the o rings, or at least revive them with a silicone pad, usually a drop of silicone oil in the crown is good enough and wipe some on the thread tubes. One huge watch sin that's not common know lage is if you have a quartz or even those rare electric wind mechanical watches or tuning fork bulovas, when the battery dies take it out as soon as you notice or it could leak and ruin the movement, and even the dial and hands with battery acid. I buy used watches and some get so filthy you have to change all the spring bars and pins. If it has a strap, many, you have to throw away, leather shoe cleaner works well to keep a lather strap good, every so often with a watch it's a good idea to use some soapy water and a toothbrush to clean. If not water proof then be careful or use some alcohol wipes and remove the bracelet.
@dinizbortolotto
2 жыл бұрын
See what a coincidence. Yesterday I discovered Gary's channel (ILW - I Like Watches) and today I see your video talking about the Exciton II Watch by J&G Watches. Great video. Very well balanced between pros and cons. :-)
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! 😁😁😁
@zulu6ix290
2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I like it. I’m in the camp though that it needs the minute markers.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Perhaps it would be a good addition for Exciton III, if they decide to make one! 😁
@holgermuller3597
Жыл бұрын
Nice video, Eve, thanks for that! I can feel that you really love this watch, and this circumstance is beautiful 💘. But I can't quite share your enthusiasm. My main problem with the watch is the bracelet. Not only the gaps after the endlink, I think the whole bracelet is a summary of gaps! The distances are just too big in my opinion. The design of case and dial looks cool. Looks so familiar, but it´s new! Well done! So just for me and my 8,5 inch wrist, the watch is too small and I don´t like the bracelet. And 300 bucks.... When I see my Watchdives WD1680 for 99 bucks, with all specs you need and 300m wr, the J&G can't keep up. Looking forward to your next video 👍👍👍
@AliasEveWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, Holger! $99 is hard to beat for sure. 😁
@AlexanderB.
2 жыл бұрын
Ground hog day all over again! When I purchased the Version I got messages from a lot of people regretting not having bought one themselves!
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
We're both lucky we got one!!! 😁 I'm glad I wasnt the only one who received messages of regret so the viewers don't think I'm hyping this watch too much. 😅
@twitchyjambo
2 жыл бұрын
🤗❤️ you're great😅 great review 🤗
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😁
@Dirkga
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have the date version myself and haven`t stopped wearing it since it came in. 👍⌚😉
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you're enjoying yours well. 😁
@paullucas7053
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, what a great deal, sorry i missed out, definitely well worth the money to say the least. I am going to keep an eye on J&G from now on. I just purchased a yellow dial Bliger automatic watch recently and am looking forward to wearing it. i got a good deal on that one and it also has a sapphire crystal Great video, Thanks for sharing, be well 😀👍👏🏻
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul! I'm glad this video got to show you a cool watch to look out for! Congrats on your Bliger. 😁 And be well!
@RampartPh
2 жыл бұрын
nice to see you back. i wonder how this 'll match-up in a head-to-head w/ an islander watch of the same price. could be a good showdown.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah, I did receive an email that Long Island watch release a Miyota 9015 watch a few days ago. 😮
@watchrolling
2 жыл бұрын
Great review! I dig this timepiece but the purple font on the dial kills the whole thing for me. Love that bezel and bracelet though!
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the input! I guess the purple font was okay for me. 😄
@emilpopov4736
2 жыл бұрын
Orient Kamasu use sapphire
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for pointing that out! I didn't know about that
@stalkingwatcheschannel
2 жыл бұрын
Me too thought about that, but it lacks a hi-beat auto movement.
@unwokeneuropean3590
2 жыл бұрын
Best value diver for me is San Martin 6200
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard of many good things from San Martin!
@scottlalonde2878
2 жыл бұрын
Great review, Eve, thanks for sharing 🙂👍 Watch is good looking, bracelet looks awesome. Just not in the market for another diver.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Scott! It'll be good to know that this watch exists should you ever want to have a comparison of what could be achieved in a given price point. 😁
@luked2767
2 жыл бұрын
Looks good, I plan to start my own micro brand based off my family's watch brand that ended in the 30s. But I could not trust a factory to make it how I want without me actually being in China and visiting different factory's then going over the design and prototypes. China has been closed to non Chinese since covid and no one knows then it will open up. They took a big risk without boots on the ground and I'm sure they did not get exactly what they wanted but its still looks great. As soon as I can go back to China i will.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck Luke! I hope you find one. I think there might be watch expos in Hong Kong for suppliers in China (i heard from Two Broke Watch Snobs that they went one time)? I'm not sure when they hold it. It might be easier to go into Hong Kong than China these days.
@luked2767
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliasEveWatches it is but its still a quarantine period, almost impossible to get into China unless a diplomat, all ready had a residence permit that's still in date, opec card holder, or if someone you know or family is very sick or about to die. I like HK Island but HK has the most expensive property prices in the world so while it's tax free (can make some money buying steel sports rolexes if in stock lol or gold coins) and food is cheap the hotels are tiny and expensive. I lived in China for 7 or 8 years after university and only really came back to the UK after covid, I've lived in Korea and Japan also as well as the US and loads of nations in Asia. Alot if places in Europe when I was a child. I went to university in China when I was 18, full scholarship nice dorm room to myself and even good pocket money. I would go to HK on day trips or stay with freinds but the average HK apartment is very small. It's hard to trust people at watch expos, you really need to visit factory's as in call them when your in the area so they dont have time to put on a pretend show. Same with making anything it's much cheaper and the results will be better if you can oversee it directly. I plan to go back as soon as covid settles as I don't like living in the UK, to cold and boring for me. I hate the cold so much, I don't even eat much western food as it makes me feel unwell and makes you gain weight. I would quite often stay in xiamen, a beautiful little island in China and rent a place by the sea, very close to shenzhen or guangzhou by bullet train. Guangzhou is also a nice place to live in if you find the right area. I lived in shenzhen and did not like it as its a city that was built in 30 years or less and no one is a local or treats it as their home city but its great for business and if ever in HK you can pay a little money for a 3 day visa at the land boarder subway Station. Or you can get a 2 month or 1 month visa at an office but if you want a long visa it's best to apply in your home nation. The big pro with China is that compared to other East Asian nations the amount of money you can make vs the living costs is insane. But I have never had any trouble and the people have been so very kind to me. You can walk anywhere at night and never feel like your in danger. Meanwhile when I went back to the UK, I forgot the bad areas and I stayed with a friend for a week just north of Cardiff, Wales. Within the first week I was back some lunatic tryed to stab me and I cut my hands up to bad by prying the potatoe peeler from him. I did the sos thing by pressing the power button on my phone 3x and it gave police my GPS and I was just yelling a madman is trying to stab me. Armed police managed to come just after I got the knife and they razed him, they took me to the hospital to get my hands stitched up and he went to an asylum. I'm fine and no real viable scarring much. It would have been so embarrassing, guy gets stabbed to death with a potatoe peeler, at least shot to death with a machine gun sounds cooler 😂 I have heard of people using a steel bracelet watch as a knuckle duster, the original writer of James Bond had an early kind or pre Rolex explorer and in one of his first books or short story's he included a scene where the spy uses his rolex over his knuckles. Then they kind of went stupid with lazers beams and rotating bezels that would work as a saw in omega watches and it looks stupid. I'm so happy you got a colab with a watch company, it was well deserved. I think you maybe the only budget minded young female watch reviewer on KZitem, it's usually very rich women or reviews of quartz fashion watches.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
@@luked2767 Thank you so much for sharing your story! I've only been to mainland China 2x in my life as a teenager, both on tours. Once in Beijing, once in Shanghai. I've heard it's so so much more crazy modern now. Since you stayed long in China, how is your Mandarin? Glad to know the stabbing was prevented! Potato peeled or gun, both are still awful ways to go. 😟 I'll keep in mind the stainless steel bracelets as a knuckle buster, it could save my life in the future! Thank you so much as always for the support! 😁
@luked2767
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliasEveWatches my manderin is OK, but far from native, I can't read or write much in Chinese, I went to university in a Cantonese speaking area and lived for a while in a hokkian speaking area. It's quite funny as so many Chinese can't speak manderin very well. I was born with the disease of being born in an English speaking country, I was born in Cardiff and we had Welsh and German lessons but we all thought Welsh was a joke as only a few people in the North speak it and everyone who can speak it can speak English. Most people in China that went to university can speak English just fine and in a master at understanding poor English or Chinglish. It would now be rare to meet someone under 35 that can't speak some. Quite often I found pretending I don't know any Chinese worked in my favor as they think this white guy (laowai) doesn't know know any Chinese so if in a group they would speak in Chinese and in a nuisness deal I could understand their negotiations then use what they think I don't understand to my benefit haha Pre covid it was allways changing, if have not been to a city in 2 years its almost unrecognizable but I was not happy with the constant construction especially if it was close to my apartment. I'm sure it's not going to change as fast now due to covid and the biggest construction firm going broke. I've been to the the Phillipines once as I dated a Philipino girl in my class in my uni in China, I went for 2 weeks, her family lived in manilla but we stayed mostly in a private room in a hostel by the beach. I would eat mangos like crazy haha Nearly half of nurses in the UK are from the Phillipines. Along with quite a few doctors, and other medical specialists.
@luked2767
2 жыл бұрын
The only word of Tagalog I can remember is Salamat meaning thank you very much.
@johngamboa999
2 жыл бұрын
Great review! I like it but I can't buy every watch that I like 😂
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahaha!! Don't we all wish we could buy every watch we like. 🤣🤣🤣
@johngamboa999
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliasEveWatches 😂
@piquetuk
2 жыл бұрын
The no minute markers thing is moot for me, they are clearly on the bezel if you're on an important mission & need to synchronise your watch. I have the blue dial no date & set it accurately & easily.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
I don't mind the no minute markers too! I use the ones on the bezel. 😁 But i guess there are people who do mind it!
@sbbillusionist
2 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or is this just a San Martin with a different (yet similar) logo stuck on it? I swear you can get the same watch from San Martin for about 120$
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
I don't think so, I saw James's blueprints for the design on the Kickstarter page. Gary's channel is sponsored by San Martin so if there was an exact copy, he'd know. I guess with the extensive range of San Martin's products, it's hard to keep up. 😅
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Oh! The modern logo of San Martin is a hexagon and J&G is also a hexagon! That might be it.
@yogeshkhorwal8065
Жыл бұрын
Orient kamau or mako 2 is best in my opinion
@AliasEveWatches
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 😁
@Dave062YT
2 жыл бұрын
I love it but a bit too small for me and my shovel hands
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Did you see the photo with the 8-inch wrist? 😁
@Dave062YT
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliasEveWatches Yeah my wrist is only slightly bigger than average but my hands are XXL and anything smaller than 40mm looks tiny and a bit silly on me
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dave062YT Oh 😲 So that's why you called them "shovel"!
@jamesblonde2271
2 жыл бұрын
Its not abadlooking watch to be fair....
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! 😁😁😁
@ah.l
2 жыл бұрын
It seems like a tech girl reviewing watches.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
Seems like it!
@scottlalonde2878
2 жыл бұрын
@@AliasEveWatches Eve is a watch girl! ⌚⌚⌚⌚⌚⌚⌚⌚⌚⌚⌚⌚🤪
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
@@scottlalonde2878 😂😂😂
@201950201950
Жыл бұрын
Neat watch
@AliasEveWatches
Жыл бұрын
This Exciton II was definitely neat! For me, best dive watch EVERRR at $300!
@TacBlades
2 жыл бұрын
To be honest you can get all these features and more but for a lot less in the homage market. The design is unique but is not refined it seems just a bit thrown together, too chunky, too simple, too plain dail, i think there is much better value elsewhere. I think people love it because they love the people that made it rather than the watch itself.
@AliasEveWatches
2 жыл бұрын
That's a good insight, I think! The creators were a factor as to why people support it. 😁
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