TEVISE T801A Men Mechanical Watch

Is this a 5 star watch when compared to all the watches in the world? No, definitely not. It is a 5 star watch when you pay less than $20 for it? Absolutely. For those of us that love the look of a Rolex Submariner but can't afford one or don't want to pay thousands, we look to other options. Other options can be similar diver watches from Orient, Seiko, Steinhart, and more that can cost anywhere from $150 - $1000 for a really nice "homage" watch or diver watch with similar characteristics. I currently have some Orients that I really like, but wanted to more variability in my watch box. I saw these on YouTube and thought "why not"? I always wanted an all black diver and a diver with a white or silver face, but didn't want to invest $100's (or $1000's) in a watch that I would not wear a lot or I was not sure I would like. These really fit the bill. For $20 for an automatic watch that looks fantastic on the wrist, go for it. It is also a great "try before you buy" if you want a more expensive watch in similar style and color. Spend $20 and wear this for a month, if you still like the style and want to invest in something long term, you can be sure what you want to purchase. For a true, quality watch that will last years, buy something else but spend a lot more.

Overall, you cannot go wrong for $20 to add some variability to your watch collection or get started with some different watches if you are into it.

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So you what you are getting into, here are issues with the watch:

- Bracelet - It is light and kind of flimsy, but not much worse than I have seen on watches for $100.

- Date "bubble" - It does more to make the date harder to read than magnifying it. I really don't care, but it may drive you crazy, especially if this will be a watch you wear every day and are used to using the date function on your watch.

- Lume - It has no lume at all. No big deal to me. I don't plan on using this where and when I would need lume. I think lume on an automatic watch is overhyped anyway. It never lasts all night on any watch I have owned so I don't count on being able to wake up in the dark or be out in the dark and use the lume.

- Date Setting - It is hard to get the crown into the right position to set the date. Takes some playing around to do it.

- Reserve - Watch will not last overnight on power reserve, so plan to set it in the morning. No big deal to me, I usually wear different watches daily so I am used to setting one in the morning as they may sit for a while.

Feb 17,2018

... at the low/lowest price range of the market.

From the initial looks & feel, there was nothing lightweight or lacking about this TEVISE homage for the Submariner. It was nicely proportioned and appropriately hefty when taken out of its box.

It's not a counterfeit but a decent homage, and I was amazed that for $23 this including a working automatic mechanism!

The finish was decent and even better than I initially thought as I missed the plastic protective film applied over the rotating bezel as well as along the stainless-steel bracelet.

The see-through back with the automatic watch movement is a nice plus. I don't know much about watch construction but I was wondering how it was sealed or bonded in place given there didn't seem to be any rivets or visible seal.

I don't know about the actual water-resistance capabilites and have heard of some warnings regarding the claimed 3 ATM certification. I don't dive but usually out of habit keep my watch on even in the shower. If it ends up leaking, it's not like I'm going to be freaking out over $23.

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If it's for gift giving, the box is a nice touch. Solid, traditional with tags and a nice 'pillow' for the watch. I guess watch collectors like the boxes too. However, I chucked mine out right away. If TEVISE or Gearbest as the retailer were looking to shave even more value out of their rock-bottom offering, I'd offer the box as an option.

As others have pointed out [ keeping in mind the extremely low price point ]:

The rotating bezel is a bit "loose". Getting it tightened up would be a big plus.
I wish I had a better idea of its actual water-resistance; but I'll eventually find out , I guess.

If I want the assurance of some actual water-resistance and wish to move up a level in terms of build quality, it'd make sense to look at Invictus or if Tevise makes one with a Japanese automatic watch movement ...

Jun 02,2018

First of all, in order to be fair with this watch, don't call it CHEAP! It is not cheap, it is inexpensive, which is different! As far as I consider, there are lots of pros:

- Amazing Price and Shipment to Italy (7 days for 22€!)
- Box is very very beautiful! Good presentation for an inexpensive watch!
- Automatic movement!! Silent and very smooth
- See-through case back: just amazing in a 18€ watch!
- Construction: made up with good materials
- Tons of refines for a inexpensive watch
- Very shiny
- Amazing Dial
- I like the crown is "protected" by the watch structure and there is the engraved Tevise logo on it
- Lume is very good
- Power reserve: I read tons of review before buying, many of them said that power reserve was roughly about 4 hours.. That is not true on my experience, mine has at least 8 hours and recharge is really fast
- Bracelet is good but not outstanding, but if you consider the price, is just fine. I'm considering to change for a more fashionable green perlon strap
- Easy to remove links
- Bezel rotates with no problem, even if it slightly moves

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I think that cons cannot be considered in a 18€/20USD watch!
Just in order to be critical I'd say:

- I don't like the "Perlative Cerenometer" write on the dial: seems kind of fake. But hey, you have to know that it is there, a generic observer would never spot this

- There is a slight rotation of the bezel if you touch it

- Magnification is not that good

Jun 26,2018

For the price you pay this watch is an absolute bargain. I have both the gold and the silver version. The pin on the clasp came loose on the silver version and fortunately I noticed before the watch dropped off my arm. The rotating bezel is a little loose on both watches. I take the watch off before I go to sleep and it will not hold a charge until the next morning unless I wind it up (10-15 turns are sufficient). The biggest con for me is the "Perlative Ceronometer" text on the watch face.

Now that the negatives are out of the way I will focus on the positives. The watch feels and looks far more expensive than it is. I have received several compliments for the watch. It came in a very nice box and would make an ideal gift. The watch was covered in protective plastic film which protect it from any scratches. The see through back which allows you to see the mechanism is a nice touch. For everyday wear I prefer the silver version, the gold version is a little flashy but this is just my opinion. For this price you cannot go wrong for yourself or as a gift for someone else.

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Sep 12,2018

O relógio de pulso para homens tem forma de engrenagem e alça de aço inoxidável. A função pensativa inclui exibição de data.

>> BRINDE CAIXA <<

Detalhes do Produto

> Pulseira de aço inoxidável
> Mostrador de Liga
> Fivela de gancho
> Resistência à água

Especificação Geral

Marca: Tevise
Modelo: T801A
Material da Capa: Aço inoxidável
Display: Analógico
Movemento: Relógio mecânico
Forma do Mostrador: Volta
Visor: Vidro mineral

Materia de Pulseira: Aço inoxidável
Tipo de Fecho: Fivela de gancho
Resistente à água 30 metros

Peso e Tamanho

Tamanho de Mostrador: 4,3 x 4,3 x 1,4 cm
Tamanho da Pacote (L x W x H): 10,00 x 10,00 x 6,00 cm / 3,94 x 3,94 x 2,36 polegadas
Peso do Pacote: 0,3500 kg
Tamanho do Produto(L x W x H): 24,00 x 4,30 x 1,40 cm / 9,45 x 1,69 x 0,55 polegadas
Peso do Produto: 0,1350 kg
Tamanho de Pulseira: 24 x 2 cm

OBS: DETALHE AZUL NO RELÓGIO É APENAS O PLÁSTICO PROTETOR.

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NADA NADA

Aug 03,2018

O relógio de pulso para homens tem forma de engrenagem e alça de aço inoxidável. A função pensativa inclui exibição de data.

>> BRINDE CAIXA <<

Detalhes do Produto

> Pulseira de aço inoxidável
> Mostrador de Liga
> Fivela de gancho
> Resistência à água

Especificação Geral

Marca: Tevise
Modelo: T801A
Material da Capa: Aço inoxidável
Display: Analógico
Movemento: Relógio mecânico
Forma do Mostrador: Volta
Visor: Vidro mineral

Materia de Pulseira: Aço inoxidável
Tipo de Fecho: Fivela de gancho
Resistente à água 30 metros

Peso e Tamanho

Tamanho de Mostrador: 4,3 x 4,3 x 1,4 cm
Tamanho da Pacote (L x W x H): 10,00 x 10,00 x 6,00 cm / 3,94 x 3,94 x 2,36 polegadas
Peso do Pacote: 0,3500 kg
Tamanho do Produto(L x W x H): 24,00 x 4,30 x 1,40 cm / 9,45 x 1,69 x 0,55 polegadas
Peso do Produto: 0,1350 kg
Tamanho de Pulseira: 24 x 2 cm

OBS: DETALHE AZUL NO RELÓGIO É APENAS O PLÁSTICO PROTETOR.

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NADA NADA NADA

Aug 03,2018

This is a Mechanical watch (meaning not a Quartz movement) but it is an Automatic watch meaning it winds itself when the rotor (seen in the picture through the exhibition back) revolves by your wrist movement and keeps it 'wound'. The workmanship is excellent as illustrated by the engraving on the rotor. The unidirectional rotating bezel is crisp and solid as is the watch itself. I bought mine in a 'flash' sale and paid less than $20 US for it so mine was a real Bargain! I changed the band from the metal to a black leather band not because of any problem with the metal band but as a matter of personal taste. I have over a dozen watches and I'm constantly changing bands as my tastes changes. I have other watches all $100 0r less and I know that to find a watch of this quality from Amazon or Overstock you would pay more than $50, probably closer to $70 or $80. This in itself is a testament not only to the watch but Gearbest itself for having such great prices.

Suggestion

None that I have found.

Feb 24,2018

General

Brand: Tevise
Watch style: Fashion
Watches categories: Men
Dial

Case material: Stainless Steel
Display type: Analog
Movement type: Mechanical watch
Shape of the dial: Round
Watch mirror: Mineral glass
Band

Band material: Stainless Steel
Clasp type: Hook buckle
Function

Special features: Date
Water resistance : Life water resistant
Weight and Size

Dial size: 4.3 x 4.3 x 1.4cm
Package size (L x W x H): 10.00 x 10.00 x 6.00 cm / 3.94 x 3.94 x 2.36 inches
Package weight: 0.3500 kg
Product size (L x W x H): 24.00 x 4.30 x 1.40 cm / 9.45 x 1.69 x 0.55 inches
Product weight: 0.1350 kg
Band size: 24 x 2cm
Package Contents

Package Contents: 1 x Watch, 1 x Box

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NADA NADA

Aug 03,2018

AAA+++ Bin sehr zufrieden, für das Preis/Leistungsverhältnis eine tolle Uhr bekommen welche einen sehr hochwertigen Eindruck macht. Die Uhrenglieder lassen sich für das kürzen recht einfach entfernen und wieder sicher zurückschieben. Versanddauer 10 Tage unter meinen Erwartungen, also sehr schnell (via Airmail Belgien Post). Versendet wurde stoßsicher in einer vor Fremdzugriff sicheren reissfesten Luftpolsterverpackung. Die Uhr befand sich in einen schönen Umkarton mit Kissen. Die Uhr besitzt ein fluoreszierendes Zifferblatt welches im dunkeln gut sichtbar ist. Der Sekundenzeiger bewegt sich bei der mechanischen Uhr wie beim großen Bruder, also fließend nicht abgehackt. Die Krone ist gut geschützt. Das Datum durch die Lupe gut sichtbar. Soviel zum ersten Eindruck nach dem unboxing.

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bisher keine erkannt!

Jul 27,2018

Don't hesitate - at this price point, you get a watch that looks great, tells the time, and is automatic.

Power reserve needs a few days wearing to become operational but is in the region of ten hours.

The bezel has vertical movement but at this price point that is neither here nor there.

The bracelet is actually not that bad as others have said. I wear mine on a black leather rallye strap or NATO.

The line actually is all night bright on the hour markers (I sleep 5-6 hours) however the hands have significantly less effective lume. Again. at this price point, no complaints.

The Unified Chinese movement is fine.

Overall, an excellent value proposition

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Sep 06,2018