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Hard to say, as there are a few different caseback styles. If you have series of small ridges around the caseback perimeter (almost look like a grip for your fingers to rotate it) then you need a friction ball. Or, if you see a little lip, almost like a screwdriver head, near one of the lugs...that's a snap on/off caseback. You pry/leverage that carefully to remove. But caution with those...they can be extremely difficult to put back ON without the right tools, and you risk damaging your watch...many will shatter their crystal while attempting.

I did a little more research and found out it is a monocoque case GN-4W-UL. Apparently, the bezel needs to be removed and the stem to replace the battery. I would love to see a video on that!

@stevenmonkman1500 Oh, wow, I've never seen a monoblock case from Citizen. Yes, typically you have to remove the crystal and go in from the front! You should be able to find some videos, but specific tools are needed. If you don't have the experience, this one is better off having done by a watchmaker.

Nice! You're going to love it. Such a great watch. The side profile is insane! SO easy to twist that bezel at the 12 and 6 spots.

Absolutely 👍

Thanks for the compliment! Man, if you even remotely like it in my full video, you're going to absolutely love it in person! It's a sleeper...very cool watch!

@@WatchWitt oh I’ve watched your video loads, and Watching James. I didn’t know about this watch until 4th Jun, when I came across James review. He’s said it’s his best watch from Ali, and I can see that. I love the blue strap you have with it, where is that from??

The blue FKM strap in the main/full video is a Summit style from Juelong, also on AliExpress. ua-cam.com/video/7YVt0e6dbq0/v-deo.html

Great testimony! You're not the first Speedy owner to chime in and let us know that you've got a Pagani too. It's great to hear that these give at least a LITTLE taste of the original. There's no arguing that they're a great buy/bull for the money, whether it's your beater watch or the nicest watch you can afford.

Great watch!

If you're asking if this is a "vX" of the PD-1701, no it's not. They gave this watch its own reference number, PD-1779. This is the only version of the 1779...there hasn't been a v2 yet, that I know of. The version numbers happen when they update the watch, or add a dial variation. This IS the same specs as the newest PD-1701, but adds PVD case, partial skeleton dial, blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal, and a completely different strap.

@@WatchWitt I get it now, thanks 👍

Awesome! Just use the same search next time...happens every now and then...

Absolutely. I can see a shortened, adaptation of a mantle clock here, too. Anyway you look at it, it's beautiful!

No problem...Hope to see you around here!

Me too...I love the more classic look of the black and white on V3. I haven't had to replace the battery on a VK63 yet. But pretty straight forward. Definitely need some small watchmaker tweezers to remove the battery clip and do the reset.

I prefer them, depending on the watch/dial. But if they start getting scratched up, they look terrible and actually prevent you from reading the date! This one is pretty big, so you don't have to find JUST the right angle like you were mentioning. Image is big, too!

Yes, they changed them. Nobody really knows why, but speculation is that they were too close to the original watch. I've seen reviews featuring the changes...the watch looks identical in quality/build...just those revisions are different.

I love this strap! Comfortable, rugged, and looks great. Once it stretched a little to fit me, I was happy. It really gives it a nice sporty look and feel. And as I've mentioned in other comments, just pulling a little slack and moving the strap to the side gives you full view of the movement...no need to remove the strap from the fixed lugs.

@@WatchWitt Yes, that makes this strap super practical, easier than natos to put your watch on, bracelet-like. I’m glad it finally fit you right. It’s very kind of you to take your time to reply to the comments 👏🏼

@@charliealva4833For my size wrist, 8 inches, I have to remove the strap from the bottom lug to take on/off. My guess is somewhat smaller wrists could slide in/out without removing. Another nice thing about the fixed lugs is that the opening is wide, unlike some springbar clearances, so wear and tear on the strap should be reduced. Man, I'll always reply to comments, at least as long as it's feasible to do so. I've always wanted this channel to be more of a community for watch nerds than a straightforward review channel. That's why I try to keep my videos conversational...no scripts...so you know that I'm genuinely just geeking out, and that there's a welcome invitation to join the conversation. Thanks for noticing.

@@WatchWitt I guess that I won’t be doing any arm wrestling with you, at 8in, we know who’d be the winner 😅 btw: Watch nerds 🤣 that’s what we’re, right? We should be proud and know that…we’re not alone! 🤓 Keep enjoying what you do best!

Thanks...just by chance. I had seen several Instagram posts of it and really liked it. Bought it when it was website only, and it released on AliExpress around the time I uploaded this. I feel like there will be quite a few enthusiasts searching for a video on this one, so they can decide if it's worth it or not...

I think so too! That's really the first thing that attracted me to this watch, then everything else just fell into place. I have been wanting an ST19 movement for a while now.

Yay! You're welcome.

Well, that's why I'm here...show you the watch and let you decide what's right for you! But I'll tell you, that font doesn't jump out at you while wearing the watch; it's just too small to even tell. But if you know, you know...and I guess that's where some get hung up. I saw a Reddit post that said this was limited to 500 pieces, so there might not be a V2. I like the crown guards...!

I'm 50/50 with you. 1) The resistance on the bezel BETWEEN the clicks is solid...like a friction bezel. While I don't agree with the 24 click choice, it IS functional as its intended countdown scale. 2) Absolutely. Screw down crown and pushers with 200m water resistance would have been awesome! 3) The strap DID stretch out a little. I can now wear it with confidence that it won't come undone. Since 7" inch is average, and I have 8" wrist, it's acceptable. Bigger would have been better, but not if you've got a 6" wrist...too MUCH strap. 4) Absolutely! The text feels like it wasn't thought out. It didn't stop me from buying it, but it may stop others.

Glad you like it! This was the unboxing...check my thoughts on the watch after owning for a year...full review: ua-cam.com/video/eoBNBSuC5os/v-deo.html

Well the fixed lugs are the most major part of the homage, as this takes design cues from the FXD collection. Man, great point on grit/sand getting between the strap and caseback crystal...another reason sapphire might have been a better choice there. I originally heard that this would be limited to 500 pieces, but haven't been able to confirm. They don't mention that in the listing.

The Seagull ST19's are hands down the most beautiful mechanical chronograph movements you can obtain at an affordable price!

I like the historical significance of this caliber. For me, it's a nice touch to interact with the watch before putting it on, and gaze at the movement. But as a different build, maybe a more robust watch, an automatic would be cool....

@@WatchWitt i have their full lume dial watch

How do you like it? The lume on this watch is fantastic!

@@WatchWitt great lume for the money, nh35, sapphire maybe a real leather band

There is no auto chrono movement to fit into this price range, not even from the Chinese.

Update: Although there is no mention of the swan neck regulator, the picture on AliExpress shows it on the back side of the watch.

Probably the number one comment...and I had the same reservations before buying the watch. But, at least with THIS single pass, you just have to grab some slack and move the strap to side for glorious viewing! No need to remove the strap. This DOES have the swan neck regulator. Versions I have seen in the past have it blued, but this one is gold in color. You can see it in this video above the balance wheel.

Absolutely! Some don't like the look of the holes near the case, but I think it gives it a tool-y look...with the right strap.

​@WatchWitt Can I know what brand is the strap and what size is it?

@andreavela1433 This came on an Oschtin watch I bought on AliExpress. It's a nice seatbelt style double pass. ua-cam.com/video/KEclkUISeqI/v-deo.html

Haha! Is it $210 nice...??? 😎

@@WatchWitt I would pay up to 150 max.

@bladimirkroutska3707 You drive a hard bargain!

Absolutely! That would increase my attraction to this watch. Love this dial design. Sometimes you get lucky with the marker hits!

I had been eyeing this one via Instagram pics, as it was only available on their websites, and decided to pick it up. By chance, after I had already produced and uploaded the video to UA-cam, they released it on AliExpress! There's definitely room for criticism with some aspects of this watch, but overall I'm happy with my purchase so far...except I paid $40 more than today's sale price. I heard that these are limited to 500 pieces, but not sure if that's accurate.

@WatchWitt You did a great job on your video. I'm pretty sure you're the first one out with a review on this watch. I haven't seen anything about this being a limited edition. I'll have to look into that more closely. I have a few very minor complaints but overall I really like the watch. I'll definitely be buying it, I just have to decide which color.

Both colors look good with the white contrast, but I'm a blue dial guy...so choice was easy for me. I do have a lot of black dial watches, though.

I always prefer at least 100m WR, and even though I’m “ok” with this 50m, your idea of a 200m with screw down crown and pushers would have been badass! I hear you on the exhibition caseback, but this particular strap easily scoots out of the way by just pulling up a little slack…no need to remove it. I should have shown on-camera…sorry. But not as bad as it seems. I thought the same thing.

Screw down crowns don’t go well together with hand-wind movements, because you cannot not screw down the crown once the watch is fully wound.

True.

Less ridiculous than a solid caseback! With a 2 piece strap you're still taking the watch off. With this particular pass-though you just have to pull a little slack and you can easily scoot the strap to the side to have complete view of the movement. This is a single pass with only one piece of hardware...you don't have to remove the strap.

That’s my thought as well. That movement window is wasted there, I’d rather have more water resistance. They could have gone with a mecca quartz movement. It would make it cheaper and thinner.

Not truly wasted...like I mentioned, at least it's not a solid caseback. There was a watch I really liked from Merkur that had this movement, but solid caseback, so I passed. I'm with you on the WR...would love more.

It's actually Olive Green with red...just looks a little darker in that shot due to the lighting. Great single pass woven NATO though, from Juelong on AliExpress...they make great straps/bands! a.aliexpress.com/_mM1FRDy This watch has a 20mm lug width.

Yeah, it's little things like that (and sometimes BIG things, like brand names!) that can fall short with Chinese brands. This movement looks beautiful...fun to look at. I've been wanting a watch with an ST19 for quite some time. Merkur has one that REALLY appeals to me, but it's a solid caseback. I HAVE to SEE this movement! Surprisingly, I like the fixed lugs even though I'm not the biggest fan of pass-through straps. I'll probably buy a leather pass-through for this one. OEM strap has been great so far...it stretched out a little. Thanks for your compliments! Don't lean too hard on my vernacular...I make sh*t up! 😂

@@WatchWitt 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Yes, 120 click unidirectional...

The fixed lugs was one of the attractions for me, even though I'm not the world's best pass-through strap fan! I love the way the naked case looks from the underside.

Glad you like it! Yeah, this strap comes off more easily than a double-pass, but I get what you're saying...it's not easily viewable. And this IS a fun movement to gaze upon!

"Chronograph" looks 3rd grade up close! Ha! I don't mind the cursive to much on "hand winding," but I would have prefered "mechanical" to set this apart from all the mechaquartz watches available in the budget category.

@@WatchWitt The language barrier tends to trip up Chinese companies when assigning English labeling and names. They may want to employ native speakers in their marketing departments who can let them know if a name, label, or designation is awkward or sometimes even unfortunate.

@chronocommander007 So true, and we all have said that, yet they don't...or somebody's fooling them! Oh, and I love your comment on the ST1901. Absolutely a continuation of the torch. Such a beautiful and historical caliber. Timeless.

I own 6 watches with the ST19 movement but I don't consider a watch with this movement as a daily wearer. This is a movement that has to be treated very gently if you want it to last.

And I think that statement, combined with fixed lug system seems to be a weird pairing. Here's a FXD so you can bang the watch around and not worry about it falling off your wrist...oh, but be gentle with it! 😂

Man, I know you're going to love it...it's a sleeper great watch! Thanks for your compliments and it's great to have you along.

Ratchet-y!

I have links in the description. About $209 at Jomashop right now, but quantities are limited. These are probably going to start running out of stock most places.

It's clicky!

Right?! I like it for checking water temperature...

Awesome...glad to hear it!

Mine does it occasionally. My only guess is battery is near end of life???

Yeah you may be right. The light definitely isn't as strong as I remember it being. Will try to replace the battery.

Would love to hear if that was the issue...

They revised the watch for some reason...nobody really knows why. Speculation is that it was TOO close to the Speedmaster. They should change any promotional material (video, photos, etc) to reflect the current version. But there are many AliExpress stores that sell PG...doubt they all are going to do that.

Thanks

Haha! Great! Well, it's all in the manual, but we throw those away, right?!