Be aware they have released an "upgraded" version now. Beside a revised clasp with more adjustment, they have also changed the hour markers. They are thicker and more off white with a slight yellow hue. They no longer match the brighter white of the handset and bezel marks as well as your earlier version. I bought mine not realising they had made this change and now wish I had bought one sooner.

@WristWatching

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up! I would have loved the revised clasp and thicker indicies, but the yellow hue is a bummer. I’m pinning your comment so others know what to expect.

@wei0_0

4 ай бұрын

Can you post a video of the new watch? Specifically would like to see the new hour marker colour.

@2076273

4 ай бұрын

They have listed the watch as new on their page...

@WristWatching

4 ай бұрын

@@wei0_0 Sorry I don’t think I’ll be reviewing the new model. There’s not too much of a difference to make a whole new video on that.

@buserror

2 ай бұрын

I just got mine, but I don't see the yellow/white problem you describe. It looks very good from here. The new markers are VERY nice, they are raised perhaps 1/2mm and with a square edge and appear to be applied, not painted, they are like little blocks of lume, VERY nice effect. The clasp now has 4 micro adujstments, and I THINK (from your video) they have a slightly better finish for the screw part of the links.

Thank you for this video. I've had my Octopus P39 for about a month now and I absolutely love it. I have also tried on a Tudor Pelagos 39 and now I think I'd struggle to justify the price difference with the feeling this watch gives.

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

That's incredible to hear, considering this costs less than 10% of the Tudor!

Great video! Fantastic close ups and overall very well lit, it really helps you appreciate the watch’s features. I agree with you regarding the branding, I prefer the name and the logo to that of Seestern. Thanks for your work!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting as always man, I really appreciate it!

Thank you for the detailed comments on the AR. The quality of AR is really important to me, and its impossible to assess without having the watch in hand, so its very helpful to hear about it from a reviewer.

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! AR is very important to me too, my Sinn 556i spoiled me so I might be a hyper critical when it comes to this. The AR here is good, but it's not great.

@stephenrack7484

Жыл бұрын

Agreed with good AR. Does it have a blue tint?, my Octopus Seamaster homage in black has a blue tint and it is very distracting.

I have had mine for 4 days and agree with you. It is one great homage of the Pelagos. I have other titanium watches and this bezel action is the best of the bunch. The finish of case & bracelet is excellent. Dial & bezel have a very attractive tool like look. My PT5000 is -1 sec after 72 hours of run time and I only wound it a few turns to get it moving and just put it on wrist and let it wind with the rotor. Unbelievable. Maybe I also lucked out. Like many I was concerned about logo when ordering but it is nicely sized and well executed to add some balance to the dial. Like you I’m enjoying this watch much more than I thought I would.

@danspanos

Жыл бұрын

Mine is running at +2, so they have to be regulating these in house!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Seems like we’re all having great accuracy with these movements. I don’t think these are isolated cases, seems like Octopus Kraken is most definitely regulating them. I’ve had a few other PT5000 watches before but none of them have been this accurate.

Everything looks great with this homage it may be the watch of the summer

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

It’s already taking up the majority of my wrist time! Going to try this on a nato or rubber and prepare for the summer.

Got one of these coming next week, can't wait!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

You're going to love it!

Excellent review as always Harvind. I might just click on that link now before its too late! As you know I bought the Seestern and its in my collection. The new clasp is on its way. I did buy the SM 121g...and have sent it back with misaligned chapter ring and bezel . Disappointed as I was going to do a a battle video.. so now it may with the Octopus one instead!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, John! That was probably meant to be. A battle between the Seestern and Octopus Kraken might be much more interesting, since they’re both titanium and modelled after the Pelagos 39. I’d definitely tune into that!

Why are Tudor owners so sensitive? If you can afford it more power to you. Buy what you can afford and more importantly buy what makes you happy. I have friends that own a Rolex and wear it 3 times a year. Another friend that has several Tudor Black Bay 58's (very nice watch by the way) but live with their mother-in-law. Funny.

@RJ-cq8dd

8 ай бұрын

I can imagine they want the design to be exclusive. They don't like it to be in the affordable range too. Screw those people. :) i can afford a Tudor but i don't see a reason why..don't care about brand name or history or status symbols.

@dennischen8887

6 ай бұрын

I have the Tudor Pelagos and I'm having a hard time telling the difference aside from the logo. And mine runs +3-4 secs per day, so less accurate than this octopus while being chronometer certified.

Great review - Thank you.

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Very nice. I think you’re the only one who has had all three Homages in hand. I do really like my SM SN121G though. SM’s on the fly clasp is a game changer. Thanks for the great review.

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I haven’t had the SM and Seestern, I’m basing this on the other reviews I’ve watched and some people I know who’ve had those too. Really hope I can get the San Martin version once they restock!

@adk7962

Жыл бұрын

@@WristWatching Ah I see. I think you will really like the SM. I’m not very patient so I bought it weeks ago before the sale. My idiot behavior has finally paid off for once!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

@@adk7962 this is the one time I wish I had that same idiot behaviour 😂

GREAT review. Maybe I will pick one up sometime. I had been thinking of the Seastern, but it seemed a little off.

@WristWatching

8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! You’re going to love this, it’s one of the few watches that’s stayed in my collection for over 6 months. That’s no easy feat, it’s really that good!

Got the sm watchdives collab in black. Just phenomenal. Love those recessed indices with the 39mm. Wears much bigger than the sn004

@spikefcast1892

Жыл бұрын

I also bought the Watchdive fkm rubber black with integrated mud,cover. Just beautiful

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

I’m definitely going to get that once they restock! How’s the rubber strap, is it worth the asking price?

@spikefcast1892

Жыл бұрын

@@WristWatching yes very good quality and design. But the length is 118mm so not for more than 7,5 inches

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

@@spikefcast1892 Great to know that! Might just pick one up when I'm getting the SN0121

Great review! The first one I've seen for this watch. I opted to buy the Seestern version of this watch. Probably should have bought this one as Seestern messed up the clasp on their watch causing a big gap in it.

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Did you just purchase the Seestern? I heard they’ve fixed the clasp issue, so you’ll probably get the fixed version if it’s a recent purchase.

@sinjinadams2862

Жыл бұрын

Do you know what they did to fix their problem?! They drilled another hole in the clasp above the previous hole! Now you have all these holes in the clasp! It looks absolutely horrible!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

@@sinjinadams2862 That's true. They took the easy way out with that.

Great review! After falling in love with the Tudor Pelagos (and unwilling to part with $5k), I purchased both the Octopus and the San Martin at the same time. I absolutely love the Octo; yes, even over the San Martin. It is my first Titanium watch, and the super light weight makes the watch virtually disappear on my wrist. At 39mm and 11.5mm thick, it's the perfect size for my 7" wrist. Fit and finish is excellent, and mine keeps to within -4 sec/day. The fully articulating links help make it super comfy, and they're 'thicker' than the SM, helping give the watch more presence on-wrist. The lume even out-performs the SM, an accomplishment in itself. The only thing I wish they had done is to provide an on-the-fly adjustable clasp similar to the one on the San Martin. Either way, though, this watch is a steal of a deal!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy you're enjoying your Octopus as much as I did! You're right, if they had an on-the-fly adjustable clasp, this would be a no-brainer. Everything else about it is excellent. I do wish they had a better crystal/AR coating, but it's not that big of a deal. I have the San Martin Pelagos on its way to me, I'm curious to see if I end up liking the Octopus more than that one.

@daynevickers1079

10 ай бұрын

@@WristWatching So, what did you think about he San Martin Pelagos homage watch? I'm curious!

@WristWatching

10 ай бұрын

@@daynevickers1079 I ended up selling the San Martin and keeping the Octopus. Don’t get me wrong, the SM is really well built, but I felt it lacked a certain x-factor that the Octopus has. The compact dimensions and thinness of the Octopus made it wear so much better, even without the quick adjust clasp!

@daynevickers1079

10 ай бұрын

@@WristWatching couldn't have said it better, my friend! I've debated selling my SM, it i do only occasionally wear it, just to remind me how much I love my 🐙

@WristWatching

10 ай бұрын

@@daynevickers1079 Happy you’re enjoying your Octopus as much as I am! It’s really a special watch.

It's a nice watch, and cool name to go with it!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Cool username too! Hope space is treating you well, HAL.

Thanks for the video, man. One reviewer here on KZread noticed that the 3 and 6 o'clock markers need to be straight. 3 o'clock one points down slightly and 6 o'clock to the left somewhat. Plus, its titanium case has no scratch protection, and we all know that titanium is softer than stainless steel, which in its own turn is not scratch-protected unless specially treated.

@WristWatching

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I saw that video, but my unit has perfect alignment on the hands and markers. It was probably a one-off QC issue. I’ve been wearing the heck out of this watch and banging it against things. It’s picked up scratches for sure, but nothing too bad to be honest. I think those small scratches look great on a pure tool watch like this one is.

@trubadyr99

10 ай бұрын

@@WristWatching Thanks, recently, I have grown obsessed with scratch-free metal parts of the watches. I often watch reviews of the ceramic, carbon-fiber or "tegamented" and the DLC watches out there.

@WristWatching

10 ай бұрын

@@trubadyr99 Check out Traska, they have a special steel coating that practicality makes them scratch-proof. I just got their Summiteer 36.

Looks great!!! Very Cool!!

@WristWatching

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

You have out done yourself again my friend! Great video and nice watch. I've been eyeing the watch for a little while now but it's that octopus branding that is putting me off. I wish they went with a more subtle logo like San Martin. These guys better sponsor your next video or at least send you the watches for free.

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot my friend! I completely understand the logo factor, I think they’d sell a ton more watches if the tweaked their logo. I’m going to share you comment with them and hope they start sending me watches to review. 😂

@itsmoey

Жыл бұрын

@@WristWatching I mean if you just share the video, it'll do all the talking for you. I've seen far less quality but still decent watch review videos and the reviewers were sent the watches for free. Keep up the good work bro.

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

@@itsmoey You know what, I might just do that. Thanks for the support man, it means a lot!

What’s the size of the middle links? Does it fit a submariner clasp?

Thanks for the review. I just pulled the trigger on this one instead of the Seestern.

@danspanos

Жыл бұрын

I had both in hand at one point, and you definitely made the right decision! You won't be disappointed.

@florianweiss7442

Жыл бұрын

@@danspanosI’m currently waiting for my Seestern to arrive. What made you pick this one over the Seestern? I fear now I may have gone for the wrong option

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

You’re going to love it!

@danspanos

Жыл бұрын

@@florianweiss7442 If it makes you feel better, I ordered the Seestern in blue simply because I liked the color more. I will say that the bracelet looked like an afterthought. The color doesn't match the case at all. I plan on wearing on a strap because of this. Also the bezel action is far inferior on the Seestern. It's very gritty, and sounds pretty bad. The Octopus bezel action is very hard to distinguish from a stainless steel watch. Very smooth, defined clicks, etc. Also the bezel insert, and more toned down sunburst on the dial are a lot closer to the real thing. You'll still enjoy the Seestern as long as you aren't the type of person to use the bezel as a fiddle widget! lol

@florianweiss7442

Жыл бұрын

@@danspanos Ah all good points thanks! Nah to be honest I barely ever use the bezel. I went with the Seestern because I much prefer the name. Maybe I’ll get the octopus at a later stage and compare the two. Thanks!

So, which is your favourite Pelagos 39 homage?

@danspanos

Жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure you already figured out what my answer is! 😂

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

@@danspanosthe world’s worst kept secret 🤣

@rozinant1237

8 ай бұрын

To my mind the watchdives/san martin version in steel is much better. Titanium watches feel too light and hence cheap and they scratch easier. The watchdives version has a more interesting chapter ring, a fantastically grippy and accurate bezel and comes with the quick adjust clasp, which makes the choice a no-brainer.

@WristWatching

8 ай бұрын

@@rozinant1237 I beg to differ, I got the steel SM a while after making this video. I sold it on because I liked the Octopus much better. The SM has the interesting chapter ring and better clasp, but it felt too heavy/clunky for me. The lightweight Octopus wears much more comfortably, and the dimensions are a bit more compact. The domed crystal on the SM also had a lot of reflections, I think it could have benefitted from more AR coating. I prefer the bezel action on the Octopus too, it felt perfect. Again, both are great watches, but I personally prefer the Octopus.

Can you do a follow up review about this watch and how it has held up?

@WristWatching

7 ай бұрын

I don’t think I’ll be doing a video for that, but I’ll share my experience here. This has been by far my most-worn watch this year. It’s taken wrist time away from many of my more expensive watches. Everything has held up great. It’s picked up some scratches on the case and bracelet but nothing too crazy. In fact, it actually looks great with some of those wear marks on the titanium. They make it look like a proper robust tool watch. I’d highly recommend it if you’re on the fence. It’s my favourite Chinese watch purchase….so far.

I went with the Proxima PX1697 for the summer sale for its own virtues, but I seriously looked at the Octopus. Unlike most Chinese microbrands, I actually think the branding logo looks awesome, at least for a watch like this.

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

The Proxima is an excellent choice as well! One of the highest quality watches I’ve had from AliExpress. Wear it in good health!

@kenweller2032

Жыл бұрын

@@WristWatching Your review for the Proxima played a large roll in my choice. I was looking for a well made watch with ta PT5000, not necessarily a diver. This review was also excellent. Great camera work. The dial macros are fantastic!!

This is beautiful up close but too small for my aging eyes. I wish they'd do a 42mm GMT version. I'd be in like Flynn!

@WristWatching

9 ай бұрын

I'm surprised there aren't any 42mm Pelagos homages out there (yet). I'm sure one will come along soon.

I wish someone would make a pelagos 39 with a date

Any problem with your indices at 3, 6, and 9? Saw some other posts and reviews where the indices were slightly slanted/misaligned but it’s hard to tell in a video when the watch isn’t sitting flat on a desk or something. Those reports are the only thing holding me back from buying

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

I was worried about that, but the hand alignment and indices on mine are spot on! Probably just the luck of the draw.

Is a matte ceramic bezel easy to be scratched than a glossy ceramic ?

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

I don't think there's a difference since they're both the same material, but I can't say for certain.

I ordered one based on your review, looking forward to receiving it!!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

That’s fantastic! Hope it reaches you quickly, I’m sure you’re going to enjoy it.

I went with the seestern ...should of gone for this .

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

There’s always room for one more watch ;)

Having seen the original, this looks better. Original has 19mm lug width (I tend to change straps a lot) and (IIRC) 60-click bezel (which was extremely misaligned in the example I handled, to the point that it would be too much for Seiko), so this is already a major improvement, functionality-wise.

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

They definitely improved the design with the 20mm lugs, which is great, because this thing is an absolute strap monster! Shocking to hear that about the Tudor bezel. For the prices they're charging, I'd expect flawless QC.

@RJ-cq8dd

8 ай бұрын

I think it's funny how the Chinese can improve a design so easily and you pay a fraction of the original. I also prefer the larger indices of the Tactical frog FX over the Tudor FXD design.

Are the dimensions the same as the real one?

I wonder why they didn't elect to make 22mm lugs as the original has. Also I just wish there were one or two more lines of text at the bottom. The dial almost looks to bare with only two lines. Good review.

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! The original Pelagos 39 has 21mm lugs, such an odd choice. I’m glad OK went with 20mm lugs for this instead, it looks great on so many straps. I’m with you on the text though, one or two more lines would have balanced the dial better.

@nbcuni

Жыл бұрын

@@WristWatching Yes the Seestern has more text which I prefer. But not the PT 5000 movement at this price. Each has it's plus and minuses. Do you think San Martin will put a version out? I'd imagine theirs would be the best? As long as they have more than only two text lines!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

@@nbcuni Watchdives commented on JOMW’s Pelagos video saying that they are making a San Martin titanium version. There been no official news or renders released so far though, no idea on the timeline.

Maybe I’m weird but I quite like the name Octopus. 😂

Idk if you’re familiar with the pt5000 but don’t hand wind it. Just 5 turns to start it up and let the rotor do it’s job. My hand winding mechanism broke and it broke my heart

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

That’s a bummer! I normally wind it 10-15 times to get it started, but I’m going to reduce that number now. Add you planning on fixing or swapping in a new PT5000?

Awesome review I prefer this movement over the age 35. This is the way 😉

@WristWatching

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I have spoken. 😉

@pyrolusite

6 ай бұрын

I ended picking up the blue version of this. Easily my top favorite in my small budget collection (5). Love your reviews

@WristWatching

6 ай бұрын

@@pyrolusiteThank you! Glad to know you’re enjoying it. 🙂

the hands lume is better than the original Tudor Pelagos 39 ! But honestly speaking its a very high quality copy

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Seriously? I didn’t know the Tudor hands had weak lume. I mean for less than 10% of the price, the quality is incredible!

Are there pelagos steel nh35 on ali?

@WristWatching

3 ай бұрын

San Martin has the SN0121G

Excellent review! I'm considering buying this watch and I also own a sinn 556i, and my concern is if they're too "similar" and I'll end up wearing just one of them. What are your thoughts on this?? Do you look at them together and think you only really need one? Thank you

@WristWatching

10 ай бұрын

Great question! I feel there are enough differences between them to have both in a collection. One is a titanium diver, the other a versatile steel GADA. I’ve been using the Octopus as a beater and my Sinn 556i for everything else. Feels much better scratching up a $300 watch than a $1500 watch!

I didn’t think you would get this because of the logo haha I’m quite surprised. This case dimension + movement combo is perfect but i don’t like sunburst dials as I feel it cheapens the watch. Also titanium is overrated imo, i like a little bit of heft on my watches. So I’m still leaning towards san martin hoho. Great review as always!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Trust me, I was surprised myself! Never thought I’d get this because of the logo, but I’m glad it did. Agreed that sunburst dials cheapen the look of a watch, especially if it’s overdone. But I think the subtle execution here works great. Hoping I can get the black San Martin in soon too!

@rozinant1237

8 ай бұрын

The San martin dial is fantastic in matte black, as well the ceramic bezel looks much better in matte black then those radial scratches on the Octopus. And that Logo is awful! Don't forget you get the on-the-fly adjust as well!

looks really nice but i just couldn't buy a watch that says 'octopus kraken' on it

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

I completely get that. I was in that same camp, but it didn’t really bug me once I saw it on my wrist.

60 click bezel?

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

120 click

Even this homage one i can't effort. Poverty really sucks me. Wish someone gift me.

My Pelagos 39 is +3-4 seconds per day. This watch looks exactly like my Tudor and it's more accurate at a fraction of the cost. wtf!

@WristWatching

6 ай бұрын

I'm sure your Tudor has better finishing and that movement is going to last a lifetime! But you can always get this Octopus Kraken as a stand-in if you're traveling or the like. ;)

It only has leather bracelet now

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

These sold really well during the sales last month. I’m guessing their bracelet models are sold out. Not sure when they’ll be restocking them tbh.

@profound369

Жыл бұрын

​@@WristWatchingdo you think it's still worth it with a leather strap? The fact that the whole thing was titanium really drew me in. And the titanium bracelets are worth like $60 compared to a $15 leather strap right?

@profound369

Жыл бұрын

I guess it's still a very good deal with the leather strap and I could get a titanium but I don't think I'd want to spend extra on the bracelet

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

@@profound369 I'd say wait until they restock the bracelet before purchasing it. The bracelet is excellent, it's super well built and comfortable. It takes the watch to another level. Drop them a message on AliExpress and check if they're restocking the bracelet variant soon.

@profound369

Жыл бұрын

@@WristWatching I found this new brand called IXDAO on watchdives that's all titanium yesterday and ordered one. I think that's a new release

When I saw the picture I thought another clone story. But no it is real clown. Everybody bow scrape to the original.

The best one doesn’t have ghost date.

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Seestern uses the NH38 or ST2130, good no-date movements if you prefer that.

@kingcold7138

Жыл бұрын

@@WristWatching Exactly

I'd take PT5000 over NH35 all day, all thee watches i have with NH35 are so bad in accuracy..... at least 25 secs off a day

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had better accuracy with my NH35 watches, but they’re nowhere near as accurate as the PT5000. The smoother sweep of the second hand just seals the deal for me.

@MarkDanger777

Жыл бұрын

@@WristWatching I have 4 watches with NH35 and the accuracy on all are abysmal

PT5000 ... no thank you. I have had a Cronos with a PT5000 and this thing broke (stopped running) after 3 weeks of wearing

@WristWatching

7 ай бұрын

That’s a bummer. I’ve had many PT5000 watches and none of them gave me any problems. But it’s not unusual to hear stories like yours too.

Very Expensive... Addiesdive Submariner Quartz Is better...

Tudor copy, that is

Exquisite review.

@WristWatching

8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Exquisite username.

What kind of stupid name is Octopus Kraken. Dumbest name of all time

@WristWatching

7 ай бұрын

Wait till you hear about GRMONTRE, Mysterious Code, or some of the other gems out there.

I want everyone to buy one of these wear it for a day then put a hammer to it then save up and buy the real thing, stop living a lie

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

Buy what you want, and let others do the same.

u mean replica lol

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

I don’t see them trying to pass this off as a Tudor

@explorerjlc1743

Жыл бұрын

@@WristWatching the design is the same as the 39 lol. This is Octopus trying to dance around copyright laws in CHINA

@falcorf5242

Жыл бұрын

But you came here and see the "replica". I bet you like it but you must be one of those people who like to show off what they have.

@explorerjlc1743

Жыл бұрын

@@falcorf5242 lol what?

@sinjinadams2862

Жыл бұрын

@Explorejlc He's asking why are you even here watching this video? It doesn't make any sense! You hate homage watches, yet here you are! Why?! And on top of that you feel the need to complain about them to the rest of us that like them. We don't care! Go away and bother someone else!

If I want Tudor I will purchase the real one

@sinjinadams2862

Жыл бұрын

Well good for you. Why are you even here watching this video?! Go away!

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

More power to you. I would if I could, but I’m not in a financial position to do that. So homages like this make me happy.

@chrisj854

Жыл бұрын

@@sinjinadams2862 I have the right to watch any video I like, so if you don’t like my comments then move on child

@sinjinadams2862

Жыл бұрын

@Chris J HaHa! Sorry if I hurt your feelings!

@chrisj854

Жыл бұрын

@@sinjinadams2862 didn’t hurt my feelings at all I own real Tudors, it was you that was hurt by my first comment or you wouldn’t of responded that’s why I called you a child

I’ve just read this article. The cheaper movement is potentially better!……. calibercorner.com/hk-precision-technology-caliber-pt5000/

@WristWatching

Жыл бұрын

I've owned watches with its ETA and Sellita counterparts. The PT5000 definitely holds its own against them.

@arinashi2299

7 ай бұрын

Everything is a clone movement too nh35 is better . Anyway is like u buy a china Ferrari with a tata engine / isn’t better buying a Fiat 500abarth? So with 250$ u can buy a titanium citizen with a great ecodrive ❤️ wake up people 😎