That's what I thought, someone has noticed how many watches Escapement Time are selling and thought "I want some of that", copied it and undercut the price 😂
Great comparison, Gary. So the Chameri is an homage of the Escapement Time, which is an homage of a King Seiko. Therefore, the the Chameri is an ho-homage of the King Seiko.
Man I could watch you talk all day,I'm just a window shopper ,I make like $15,000 a year ,lol smh. Seriously tho. But thank you for allowing me to see these awesome watches
Six months ago I bought Escapement Time with a yellow dial for $88 (with taxes). When I saw the Chameri watch, I decided to buy it. At the last sale for $55 (with taxes)!!! Almost identical watches, only different names well and on the crown Chameri not the trademark. Escapement Time is better in the number of color choices and sizes (40 and 36 mm), but if you like white color in 40 mm size, there can be only one choice - Chameri. :)
Thanks for another great video Gary. I bought the Chameri and it's nice to know that everything is as advertised. I honestly thought they were the exact same watch, thanks for settling that too.
While not exactly the best brand name in the world, "Chameri" sounds way less clunky than "Escapement Time". But I'll stick with my 36mm Escapement Time version for the time being...
Well, if you need to replace the strap on the Chameri, but can keep the one on the Escapement Time - there goes the price difference. Especially if you follow ILW's lead and source your straps from Vario, for £40 a pop. OK, you can get half decent straps a lot cheaper, but the price difference of £14 would still be gone; if you just want to spend a 5er you might as well keep the original band.
Very thorough comparison. Great job. Indeed a case of: ‘the same, but different’. Personally I’d go for the chameri. The ‘escapement time’ name on the dial ruins that one for me unfortunately.
I've got the Chameri on the way. Prefer the branding over Escapement Time as it's neater looking on the dial and the extra cost isn't justified in my opinion.
On my screen the dial colour was going a little more towards custard than on the ET, and it has a sterile crown. Other than this it seems equivalent. However, I'd be prepared to pay a little more for the smaller version of the ET.
Great comparison. I'd probably go for the Escapement Time myself. The slimness, signed crown would probably would be worth it to me. Either way, very affordable dressy watches.
I just received the White Birch version of the Chameri today and it's beautiful! It has a little more subtle elegance and I'd be very interested to see it paired with a stainless strap.
I had also noticed the Chameri on AliExpress & it’s price & also pondered on whether or not it differed at all from the Escapement Time. Thanks for posting this comparison & review video.
It's a bit easier for us when you're comparing the behind the case back if the crown points to either the right or the left not both to the inside or both to the outside at that point you're looking at one in a mirror image of the other it's much simpler to look at it for one to one
I like this! I really like this! And it is at a price you don't need to worry about... have been looking for an inexpensive dress watch that looks good. Might need to eventually pick this or the escapement time up soon. Very interesting! Thank you Gary!
What a weird thing. You'd think if a company was going to make another similar watch, they'd try to get closer to the original Seiko, rather than clone an homage. Cheers for that Gary
Gary, please... Pay attention to the new Hruodland (vintage Patek look). Just type "Hruodland VK64" Obviously there is Seiko VK64 movement. Perfect 38mm size. Panda dial option. And nice finishing I guess. Very interested in your thoughts.
Having the ET (... phone home!), i'd get the Chameri too, couldn't care less if a "for fock sake" was writen on the dial... 🤪 Cheers Gary, be well mate.
It looks like the seconds hand on the Chameri is a deeper shade of blue than the one on the ET cream dial. Personally I prefer the ET brand name over a "Chameri". I think I'd stick to the ET even though the price is higher.
Nice looking watches, but as usual, the polished hands and indices disappear when the light hits at the wrong angle. I really wish the makers would brush those parts, or do whatever it takes to make them visible from all angles. Some higher-end Seikos have a subtle texture on the hands and indices, but it will cost you $1000 to be able to see what time it is.
The biggest difference between the 2 watches?......the price, although there are small differences they are so small as to be essentially the same, and there is nothing wrong with that!....both are plain and classy.
Escapement Time seems to be a winner here... but man I wish they had a symbol or logo or something... as the full name just seems to not roll off the tongue very well... or the dial for that matter. Plus I would love to see a version of this watch with a PT5000 movement for that classier touch of a smoother seconds hand.
Really hope the Chameri comes in blue / yellow / green, but I suspect because they use a cheaper strap they're also not going to be able to get color matched straps for the different color dials
Thanks for the comparison, Gary! Been wondering since the Chameri listings started to show up. Just a note that the white cream Escapement time version also comes with a similar faux croc pattern strap, but different buckle. Think I would still get the Escapement time as I have previously purchased from them.
I am awaiting mine just now, ordered before this video and I thought they were the same. Must say I would prefer the whiter dial of ET and its slimmer case. The croc strap also seems thicker, from what I saw in reviews. Oh well..
Great review Gary! Any cheap alternatives to the tan, vintage Vario strap you showed the Chameri on at the beginning? It looked smoking hot on that one...😀
That colareb strap looks great, nice to see an animal-free alternative to leather. Do you happen to know which model it is? Great vid as always, might just have another watch purchase to justify with the Mrs ....
Hi! Just wandering if you had seen the new escarpment time watch that pays homage to the old grand Seiko 5722. It looks nice and wanted to know if you a review of it planned. Thanks 👍
@@SameerS03 You're right, Sameer, I should have updated. It's quite a nice piece, which I wear almost never, but am glad to have on hand. Thankyouverymuch, Gary!
Now I have to get a faux lizard strap or another strap with petite pattern for the Chameri I'm getting. Do you have a favourite leather strap with a lizard pattern or similar? Thanks Gary.
I actually prefer the Chameri simply because I don't like the name "Escapement Time". Chameri, which seems like a made up French word, suits the watch more. Honestly, both are killer deals and two of the nicest quartz dress/office style watches sub $100.
With the difference, you can get the Chameri and the Pagani with the VH65. Same 4 ticks per second plus a date. Hopefully, more colors will be added for the Chameri. Great video my man!
Look similar? It's literally a copy paste. Even the corner cut lack of polishing between the lugs is identical. You did make a mistake regarding the straps. You have the blue version which is why you have this strap, but the white dial version has the same black croc pattern strap as the one here.
Probably not….there are sooooo many watch factories in China producing anything from cases for Swiss made watches to the cheapest watches on AliExpress. All they would need to do is send an escapement time watch to a factory and say please make this but with Chameri on the dial…it’s pretty much that easy.
An homage to Escapement Time? We are really heading down the rabbit hole now!
That's what I thought, someone has noticed how many watches Escapement Time are selling and thought "I want some of that", copied it and undercut the price 😂
Homageception
*BWAAAAAH*
🤣🤣🤣
@@dunderhay9169 Exactly my thought. It's getting weird now.
A race to the bottom!
See, this vid is a good example of why I think this is top review channel. No nonsense , clear comparison, well shot. Excellent job, Mr G.
Great comparison, Gary. So the Chameri is an homage of the Escapement Time, which is an homage of a King Seiko. Therefore, the the Chameri is an ho-homage of the King Seiko.
Lol…
Man I could watch you talk all day,I'm just a window shopper ,I make like $15,000 a year ,lol smh. Seriously tho. But thank you for allowing me to see these awesome watches
Six months ago I bought Escapement Time with a yellow dial for $88 (with taxes). When I saw the Chameri watch, I decided to buy it. At the last sale for $55 (with taxes)!!! Almost identical watches, only different names well and on the crown Chameri not the trademark. Escapement Time is better in the number of color choices and sizes (40 and 36 mm), but if you like white color in 40 mm size, there can be only one choice - Chameri. :)
Indeed - that’s what I bought for Christmas. The creamy white Chaneri - £55 delivered
I own the Chameri .... and after a month ... a + 2sec !! very accurate movement ... add the price ... it's a winner
These would be sweet if they were a little smaller, 36-38mm ideally. The name is bad but not any worse than escapement time.
Escapement time does sell a 36mm version of this
Thanks for another great video Gary. I bought the Chameri and it's nice to know that everything is as advertised. I honestly thought they were the exact same watch, thanks for settling that too.
I think the Chameri brand came out during Escapement time disappeared. Someone wanted to fill in the gap I guess.
While not exactly the best brand name in the world, "Chameri" sounds way less clunky than "Escapement Time". But I'll stick with my 36mm Escapement Time version for the time being...
I didn't realise that they did a 36mm version, do you have a link?
@@MattGDesign They advertise it as a "ladies" watch.
@@wafarris amazing, thanks. They're all out of stock of the white one 😢
Well, if you need to replace the strap on the Chameri, but can keep the one on the Escapement Time - there goes the price difference. Especially if you follow ILW's lead and source your straps from Vario, for £40 a pop. OK, you can get half decent straps a lot cheaper, but the price difference of £14 would still be gone; if you just want to spend a 5er you might as well keep the original band.
Quite well done and in depth comparison video. Nice one, Gary!
Escapement Time must be furious right now!
Probably but they’ve had a good run and sold a lot of watches!
Very thorough comparison. Great job. Indeed a case of: ‘the same, but different’. Personally I’d go for the chameri. The ‘escapement time’ name on the dial ruins that one for me unfortunately.
both names ar kind of unfortunate. maybe a sterile dial version would be best.
I've got the Chameri on the way. Prefer the branding over Escapement Time as it's neater looking on the dial and the extra cost isn't justified in my opinion.
Also, Quartz watches have no Escapement. So the brand name is an oxymoron too.
On my screen the dial colour was going a little more towards custard than on the ET, and it has a sterile crown. Other than this it seems equivalent. However, I'd be prepared to pay a little more for the smaller version of the ET.
Great comparison. I'd probably go for the Escapement Time myself. The slimness, signed crown would probably would be worth it to me. Either way, very affordable dressy watches.
If I was to pick, it would be the new one, as i love the dial creamy color.
I just received the White Birch version of the Chameri today and it's beautiful! It has a little more subtle elegance and I'd be very interested to see it paired with a stainless strap.
I had also noticed the Chameri on AliExpress & it’s price & also pondered on whether or not it differed at all from the Escapement Time. Thanks for posting this comparison & review video.
Either way, they both look great for the money! I slightly prefer the condensed name/signature of the Chameri…
personally I'm waiting for a mostly brushed case version of one of these
It's a bit easier for us when you're comparing the behind the case back if the crown points to either the right or the left not both to the inside or both to the outside at that point you're looking at one in a mirror image of the other it's much simpler to look at it for one to one
I like this! I really like this! And it is at a price you don't need to worry about... have been looking for an inexpensive dress watch that looks good. Might need to eventually pick this or the escapement time up soon. Very interesting! Thank you Gary!
I think that the Escapement time is a clear winner here. Well worth the extra especially as the strap is very nice.
What a weird thing. You'd think if a company was going to make another similar watch, they'd try to get closer to the original Seiko, rather than clone an homage. Cheers for that Gary
Very well said 👏
My Escapement time is just about to arrive, just out of the destination clearance, I'm excited
great detailed comparison, the weight differences would be influenced by the straps and buckles
Gary, please... Pay attention to the new Hruodland (vintage Patek look). Just type "Hruodland VK64"
Obviously there is Seiko VK64 movement. Perfect 38mm size. Panda dial option. And nice finishing I guess.
Very interested in your thoughts.
Having the ET (... phone home!), i'd get the Chameri too, couldn't care less if a "for fock sake" was writen on the dial... 🤪
Cheers Gary, be well mate.
They are both very nice watches. The price is also super nice!
It looks like the seconds hand on the Chameri is a deeper shade of blue than the one on the ET cream dial. Personally I prefer the ET brand name over a "Chameri". I think I'd stick to the ET even though the price is higher.
Got the Chameri in the August sale for 47 bucks!
Unbelievable!
Nice looking watches, but as usual, the polished hands and indices disappear when the light hits at the wrong angle. I really wish the makers would brush those parts, or do whatever it takes to make them visible from all angles.
Some higher-end Seikos have a subtle texture on the hands and indices, but it will cost you $1000 to be able to see what time it is.
The biggest difference between the 2 watches?......the price, although there are small differences they are so small as to be essentially the same, and there is nothing wrong with that!....both are plain and classy.
If they bring out a 36mm version I’ll get one.
I already have an Escapement Time but I agree, that or some cool colors and I will buy another.
Sounds like two Chinese companies competing. I like the chameri with the creme dial.
I just burst out laughing when I saw the shipping cost of this one 🤦🏻♂️
It's actually more than the price of the watch 🤷🏻♂️
I bought this watch and shipping was free…maybe it differs from country to country…
Free shipping to Australia too..
@@ilikewatches hi, I'm guessing aliexpress automatically added a tax element to the listed $57? I'm getting $10/11 on top for tax.
Shipping to good old South Africa 🤦🏻♂️
Escapement Time seems to be a winner here... but man I wish they had a symbol or logo or something... as the full name just seems to not roll off the tongue very well... or the dial for that matter.
Plus I would love to see a version of this watch with a PT5000 movement for that classier touch of a smoother seconds hand.
I'm impressed 2.1k views in six hours . At this price I'd go for the Escapement Time .
i want that 36mm escapement time..
The Escapement 'tiffany blue' doesn't come with a dark blue second hand..so it seems..thanks for the review
Liking the chameri, great value, any steel bracelet recommendations?
Mesh strap!
I bought the Escapement Time last week in the blue and I love it.
Really hope the Chameri comes in blue / yellow / green, but I suspect because they use a cheaper strap they're also not going to be able to get color matched straps for the different color dials
Thanks for the comparison, Gary! Been wondering since the Chameri listings started to show up. Just a note that the white cream Escapement time version also comes with a similar faux croc pattern strap, but different buckle. Think I would still get the Escapement time as I have previously purchased from them.
The Chameri is an homage of the Escapement Time :-)
I am awaiting mine just now, ordered before this video and I thought they were the same. Must say I would prefer the whiter dial of ET and its slimmer case. The croc strap also seems thicker, from what I saw in reviews. Oh well..
But I like the dial sitting lower. Depth is something I consider very important for relatively thin quartz watches.
Great review Gary! Any cheap alternatives to the tan, vintage Vario strap you showed the Chameri on at the beginning? It looked smoking hot on that one...😀
Check out my eBay store…link in description!
But is the seconds hand actually blued like the ET or just painted blue?
Ridiculously good value, and it has a better brand name. Of course, a better strap is required, and I think 38mm would be more suiting.
Now there is a head 2 head for the ages.
That colareb strap looks great, nice to see an animal-free alternative to leather. Do you happen to know which model it is? Great vid as always, might just have another watch purchase to justify with the Mrs ....
I bought it and it is awesome on wrist!
Can you do a comparison of sub $100 rectangular watches? That would be very interesting.
both nice watches.... the chameri for the price is a bargain cheers
Very interesting watch. Can you Gary recommend a metal bracelet that would fit the Chameri perfectly? Thanks
Hi! Just wandering if you had seen the new escarpment time watch that pays homage to the old grand Seiko 5722. It looks nice and wanted to know if you a review of it planned. Thanks 👍
Dear Gary,
I went to AE to look at the Chameri and it said, "Only one left"...so I bought it!
If I don't love it, I will, of course, be blaming you.
Any updates on blaming...?!
@@SameerS03
You're right, Sameer, I should have updated.
It's quite a nice piece, which I wear almost never, but am glad to have on hand.
Thankyouverymuch, Gary!
Seems like the page of the link doesnt exist for me, and Chameri doesnt seem to produce any search results either. Weird.
Both look ok . If you require a cheap dress watch. Cheers G
Now I have to get a faux lizard strap or another strap with petite pattern for the Chameri I'm getting.
Do you have a favourite leather strap with a lizard pattern or similar?
Thanks Gary.
I actually prefer the Chameri simply because I don't like the name "Escapement Time". Chameri, which seems like a made up French word, suits the watch more. Honestly, both are killer deals and two of the nicest quartz dress/office style watches sub $100.
'Chameri' sounds better than 'Escapement Time' tho. Subtle as you said, but better sounding indeed.
When you have paid shipping and import taxes for the chameri that will make it more expensive won't it ?
Shame the Chameri only comes in one colour option. The ‘Henry Ford’ of the watch world.
That said great review
There's a new escapement time dress watch with pt5000 i would love to see a review from you
Will drop the hammer on the Chameri, I prefer it. Although they look similar.
With the difference, you can get the Chameri and the Pagani with the VH65. Same 4 ticks per second plus a date. Hopefully, more colors will be added for the Chameri. Great video my man!
What the lug to lug width?? The most important dimension.
Is there a gasket underneath the case back on Chameri?
Yes…the gaskets are under the case backs
I need a dress watch in the collection even if I’ll very rarely wear it if ever. Maybe this is it?🧐 Great comparison as always!
Theres a £2.58 store code too
Do you have a link for straps on aliexpress? For this watch
Crazy I thought the chamari was new 😅
Why because Jody just reviewed it 😂
@@ilikewatches lol damn, you got me! 😅
In my defense, John's Watch Joint just reviewed it as well.
better name atleast
would go for the better srap... Cheers
Look similar? It's literally a copy paste. Even the corner cut lack of polishing between the lugs is identical. You did make a mistake regarding the straps. You have the blue version which is why you have this strap, but the white dial version has the same black croc pattern strap as the one here.
Has to be the same factory!
Probably not….there are sooooo many watch factories in China producing anything from cases for Swiss made watches to the cheapest watches on AliExpress. All they would need to do is send an escapement time watch to a factory and say please make this but with Chameri on the dial…it’s pretty much that easy.
@@ilikewatches true...
I feel like this would look good with a stainless steel bracelet.
One might consider as an alternative the new Berny quartz OP homage for $48
Hi Gary, Do both watches have painted blue second hands on the white versions?
In my Chameri I have blue second hand. Escapement Time have two versions: silver and blue.
ET have blued, not painted blue - heat blued - seconds hand on the white dial model. I have the 40mm version and it is amazing.
Thanks Brian. I wonder if that's a point of difference?
any lume on these two watches?
Probably came out from the same factory~ 😂
Both of these bargoon watches can give you sapphire but Seiko can't .
Same factory?
Unlikely…you just have to send a watch to a factory and say please make this with Chameri on the dial and it’s done
Does chameri has AR coating?
No
Please tell then to change that horrible name their products are really good
What's in a name?
To me the benefit of the cheaper price is lost in the God awful croc strap
Competition is good but this is just pure foul play.