TEVISE T801A Men Mechanical Watch

Pros:

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.

Cons:

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

Pros:

... 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.

Cons:

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

Pros:

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

Cons:

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

Pros:

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.

Cons:

None that I have found.

Feb 24,2018

Pros:

This piece is a great aesthetic homage watch.
For the price I'll look the other way on some issues
but I have to admit the overall look of this piece is
outstanding. I have received several complements on
the piece. Must people believe it is a much more
expensive watch. Let me be clear on this, I do not
play the watch up as something it is not, however,
I don't play it down either. The watch stands on
its on visual merits. I purchased this watch for its
looks and the piece doesn't disappoint.

Cons:

the water resistance could be higher, at least 100 ATM. That would be good enough for swimming.

May 16,2018

Pros:

couple of months ago my friend bought this mechanical watch. when i saw it and tried it i did not believe it is that much cheap.
at the beginning i really thought it is a Luxury Expensive Watch.
so i ordered it from Gearbest as a gift for my brother's birthday.
but his birthday is over since a month, so i will keep it for me.
it is water resistant and it works very well.
i recommend ordering this amazing mechanical watch.
Thanks Gearbest.

Cons:

nothing...

Nov 12,2017

Pros:

O modelo T801A é um relógio "homage" que chama atenção. Ele homenageia o famosíssimo Rolex Submariner - ícone da relojoaria mundial. Para os que buscam um relógio automático de visual bacana e custo acessível, o Tevise T801A é indicado. Evidente que não é um relógio perfeito, mas ainda assim é superior a outros com a mesma inspiração e faixa de preço - alguns sequer utilizam movimento automático. Visual elegante, caixa e pulseira (com elos maciços) em aço inox e, principalmente, o movimento automático com opção de corda na coroa são seus pontos positivos.

Cons:

O acabamento polido na caixa não é dos melhores, observei pequenos furos; o bezel tem um pouco de folga; o cíclope não está exatamente sobre a data; o mostrador tem uma inscrição estranha: "perlative ceronometer"; a coroa destoa da caixa porque é feita com outro tipo de metal e dá também um pouco de trabalho para colocá-la na primeira posição que muda a data (a minha coroa não está paralela à caixa); a pulseira começa na caixa com uma largura e acaba junto ao fecho muito estreita; a tampa do fundo do relógio é de encaixe e não de rosquear.

May 18,2018

Pros:

The watch is - or at least feels - sturdy and well refined for the price. All particolars are well crafted and precise (except the writings on the quadrant, in a broken anglish and with typos).

It feels solid and correctly heavy on the wrist. The automatic movement, visible through a glass bottom, seems fairly precise, but it's just the experience of a few days.

Overall, an extraordinarily convenient Submariner clone, considering the very low price. The question is: will it last? We'll see :)

Cons:

The bezel feels a little light and thin
The glass doesn't feel scratch resistant, maybe not a crystal (understandably, for the price)

May 19,2018

Pros:

This piece is a great aesthetic homage watch. For the price I'll look the other way on some issues but I have to admit the overall look of this piece is outstanding. I have received several complements on the piece. Must people believe it is a much more expensive watch. Let me be clear on this, I do not play the watch up as something it is not, however, I don't play it down either. The watch stands on its on visual merits. I purchased this watch for its looks and the piece doesn't disappoint.

Cons:

No cons at this price point. "it is what it is"

Mar 25,2018

Pros:

Excelente custo beneficio, não é perfeito tem falhas no acabamento e no movimento, mas pelo valor vale apena, a marca poderia caprichar mais no funcionamento do movimento, o meu esta com problema na coroa da muito trabalho para acerta a hora fico girando a coroa e o ponteiro fica parado, uma pena, uma mudança no design do ponteiros e uma coroa mais imponente (grossa) ficaria legal, mais capricho na qualidade final por parte do fabricante e esse relógio seria sucesso absoluto, fica a dica para a marca TEVISE.

Cons:

Falta de qualidade no movimento, o meu veio com problema na coroa, não consigo acerta a hora como deveria, falta de capricho no acabamento final, nada grosseiro mais a marca conseguiria uma aceitação muito maior se corrigisse isso,

Apr 27,2018