I suggest cleaning the movement in Sodium Pentothal. It will spill the beans on its friend the case.

I still really like that blue Milgauss homage. It is very inexpensive, and looks amazing for $41 US. Yes it is cheap. But it is a looker. I have "almost" bought it several times.

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

Then go ahead, for the money and when you know what it is exactly that you buy then there's no harm!

It is obviously plated. You can even see the plate connection in the lug. Apart from that, ss doesn't get that deep scratches from such a tool.

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

I think what is established in this video is that it's definitely not plated. I would like to find out a way if it's stainless steel or not, Nathan has proposed one that I'll look into

I bought this watch, Milgauss homage black dial, It cost me only $50. For that price I think it's a very good mechanical watch.

How about using a Dremel rotary tool with a coarse grinder head on the inside of the lugs. Wear eye protection. 🥽

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

Mmmm there's an idea! But I'd like to give this watch away to a subscriber that hands over the clue to how to resolve this mystery with the least damage to the watch

@CanadianBeachcomber

3 жыл бұрын

@@Horologique Open the back and see what the case looks like inside. A plating might look rough and splattered in there.

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

You might be on to something 😁

Thanks for the straightforward review.

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thank you for your comment 👍👍

I like your work, you actually debunked the rumours online about the material of the case...many thanks!

@Horologique

2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Thanks for the support 🙂

This is very interesting. The fact that you scratched it so much and still didn't see anything is totally different to mine 😕

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

What happened to yours??

@laurentb7351

3 жыл бұрын

@@HorologiqueJe crois que c'est lui qui a levé le lièvre avec l'Explorer il me semble !!!

@HonestWatchReviewsHWR

3 жыл бұрын

@@Horologique It was me who discovered they were using plated alloy cases. Checkout my video: 'Watch Before Buying Benyar BY-5177 Rolex Explorer'

@fr0d0scious

3 жыл бұрын

That case might have been hanging that way up and the plating thicker on that side. I'd like to see the other lug scratched.

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you SO MUCH for revealing that! I actually watched that review but not until the very end and missed out on that very important bit of information. You are the whistle-blower for the Sainles Steelgate! But yes as you can see they might have resolved the issue for this one, and your complaint might have been what did it. I'm tempting on trying the same with the Explorer, maybe it's going to be the same6as yours?

Great video, but I’d like more. I also own this watch since it homages my grail watch, the Milgauss. It’s gorgeous, and has great specs for the price. But like you all, I’ve wondered if “Sainless” printed on the case back was simply a typo error or if it’s an admission that it’s not STAINLESS STEEL as described on the company’s AE sales page. Looking forward to a follow up video testing the bezel, bracelet & crown. Keep up the great work!

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Brett 👍. That's right I'd like to try that as well but I don't want to damage it too much! I'd like to give it away to whoever comes with the best idea to see what material(s) it is

@Rodrigo_de_Deus

2 жыл бұрын

I have a watch like that i bought a year ago and mine is spelled right stainless steel.

thank you for actually testing this watch I really like it and the case was the biggest problem now I know it's just fine just only worth 40 bucks ...I bought an invicta it isn't any better really and wanted mod parts anyway.

@Horologique

Жыл бұрын

You are absolutely welcome 👍. I really hope you enjoy the watch

I was unfortunately also curious and bought both 😕 might cut one in half for my reviews

@BCallum

3 жыл бұрын

That I would like to see, but it is also a shame for such a nice and cheap little watch.

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, I'd be eager to see that 👍

@Buck380

3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to see that.

@waris3732

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Jason, we're rooting for that!

Well I understand it like this. Stainless steel is a high grade alloy, the others are not stainless but a lower, cheaper grade alloy which still makes it a steel. It's just not stainless.

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

No, it's sainless 😂

@Getouttahere78

3 жыл бұрын

@@Horologique , very funny 😂😂😂. As long it's not Saintless.

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

@@Getouttahere78 😂😂

Now you can compare the cheapest explorer with the tisell to see what are the differences and if the tisell is worth the extra $$$

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I can 😁

Nice Review

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Kimberley!

At last Somebody make the right fact to know the truth about the material that really the watch is made. Thank you very much indeed. PD If I just know this I was not canceled the buy for two units of this model.

@Horologique

2 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely welcome!

Hmmm a lot has been said about this brand not being particularity honest , very interesting that it past your test

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it did but that doesn't mean it's stainless steel, only that it might not be plated

Cut it straight across the middle and completely in half with a grinder, then send one half back to Benyar as a return and ask for your money back or you'll blitz Instagram with pictures of the other half and prove them to be thieving liars.

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Funny, I say 'scratchy scratchy' when my cat is indulging himself at his scratching post.

Both pf these watches have a Zink and Nickel Alloy cases which are Copper plated then Chromed. JANBOY. RN. Rtd.

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information 👍

What do you expect from 50$ watch

Take it apart (remove movement, dial, crystal and any gaskets) and give it a bath in diluted hydrochloric acid for a few hours. That should dissolve any plating, if it completely dissolves, well...

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

Darn, I'll try to get that at the hardware store, but I've never handled that sort of thing before. Won't coke so the trick 😉?

@Alias_Anybody

3 жыл бұрын

@@Horologique Sulphuric acid is the more dangerous one. Hydrochloric acid can be used as a drain cleaner, glasses/goggles and latex gloves should do. Oh, and if you dilute it, water first. And no, coke won't be strong enough. 😁

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alias_Anybody thank you very much for the instructions! I might man up and end up doing it 💪

Hmm, BY-5185M has a much better build quality, movement and WR, and no stupid typos on the case.

Silver jewellery polish will react to stainless steel. I’d try that and see

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. How is that supposed to react?

@nathski22

3 жыл бұрын

@@Horologique it discolours the stainless steel. It turns it a kind of dull grey. Dipped some jewellery and used Leatherman pliers to pull them out, stained the pliers and the sink haha. I’d probably try it on a very inconspicuous area, using a cotton bud or similar to control the amount of solution that contacts the metal.

You scratchy scratchy long time! I think you proved that it’s not chrome plated alloy. That would have sheered off immediately. Thanks for testing for all of us to see!

@Horologique

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad you picked up the reference 😉😄

Bof, et rebof je n'aime déjà pas l'originale alors ... !!

Who cares if it's stainless steel or plated... Its a cheap and cheerful there's far more important things to think about.... Its looks great for the cash you pay although long-term durability may be a problem.... One thing is for sure they are better value for money than a Rolex.... How Rolex justify their ridiculous prices I'll never know.... Pathetic rolex show a bit of class the way you treat us, watch lovers is disgraceful with your pathetic waiting lists.... And why don't you supply a, Luxury LEATHER BOX!!!! with your so called mass produced luxuary watches.... Come on Rolex vinyl covers box.... Your having a laugh 😂😂😂😂

@daniela.m.6315

2 жыл бұрын

Well, Rolex is a LUXURY brand, and if that is the case, their prices MUST be well above the average Joe's capabilities, regardless of how much their product actually costs. It is how they assure the Rolex buyer that he'll be part of an exlusive club. If Rolex didnt charge what they do they would cease to be a luxury brand and therefore their whole value proposition would collapse. Simple as that.

@TheHoss4145

Жыл бұрын

@@daniela.m.6315 I agree Daniel. Also, how this guy expressed himself here, it is very obvious, that he would be an "undesirable" customer for the Rolex company.