Rolex homage by micro-brand Ocean X Sharkmaster
Microbrand Ocean X Sharkmaster V
Hello friends, you are on the Feeltime channel, Stanislav is with you as always, and today we will consider affordable alternatives to the Rolex Submariner luxury watch from the Ocean X microbrand.
Legend Rolex Submariner watch
The Rolex Submariner is a watch of legend. Perhaps even the most popular watch in the world. Many want it, not everyone can afford it.
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Prices start from $10,000, and then as lucky.
What are the alternatives to Rolex?
What do you do when you want to but can't?
- You can set yourself a goal, earn money, buy an original Rolex and enjoy life.
- You can score.
- You can spoil your karma - buy a copy and pretend to be someone you are not.
- Or you can buy a homage, that is, a similar watch from an independent brand.
What is homage?
Homage is when a particular brand takes another, usually a luxury brand, as a basis for design, makes models a little differently, but retains the main design features.
In this case, the size, color, detail, characteristics may change, and of course it will be the original watch under its own sign.
And today I will just show you a number of excellent homages from the micro-brand Ocean X from the Sharkmaster collection. To date, all the models of the brand that have passed through me have reinforced my idea that these are the best homages on Rolex for their price.
I hope that these models will only strengthen my opinion. Let's figure it out.
Ocean X Sharkmaster-V VSMS553 watch
Having unpacked the first model, I understand that I need your help. The detailing of the dial and the shape of the watch hands are completely different from the classic Subs.
Friends, we help. Where did this dial design come from?
The case itself and the bracelet have quite classical forms in the spirit of the Submarines.
Dimensions
Case diameter - 42 mm, ear to ear - 49 mm, Thickness - 15.3 mm, Weight - 190 grams.
watch on hand
The watch sits well on my hand 18 cm in girth, but according to my feelings - this is the minimum size of the hand. Still, the model is large and quite high.
Case and bracelet quality
The case and bracelet are made of stainless steel with a unique, black DLC coating, which is comparable in strength to carbon. Such a coating is noticeably harder to scratch than ordinary stainless steel.
The quality of the finish is top notch. The watch has an expensive, matte color that nicely dilutes the glossy, scratch-resistant 120-click ceramic bezel.
The grip of the bezel is very comfortable, the clicks are clear and confident. There is no talk of any backlashes here.
The functionality of the bezel is important as the watch is professionally water resistant to 500 meters. The head is screwed for better tightness of the case.
Actually, because of such a waterproof watch, they also have a not small thickness. The back cover is uncoated and has a nice engraving of the brand.
Bracelet quality
Excellent quality bracelet. Excellent finish, excellent geometry, links on screws. No cheap backlashes, confident attachment to the body and expensive rustling.
Clasp - folding with a protective tongue. Cast inside, stamped outside. There are additional holes for adjusting the length.
Clock face
The dial is vintage. Actually here and signed under the logo "Vintage Series".
A very unusual and short hour hand, and, on the contrary, a long and bright orange minute hand.
All elements look great on close inspection. Made with quality. I don't see goats.
On the hands, hour markers and on the bezel Swiss Super Luminova. The dial has a yellowish glow, and the bezel is greenish.
The dial is covered with a thick, domed sapphire crystal with a thickness of 4.2 mm and an anti-reflective coating.
Mechanism
The watch is equipped with a Japanese movement from Seiko NH35A. This is a great workhorse with a power reserve of 42 hours, manual winding and STOP second.
In each model that I will show next, there will be exactly this mechanism. You can say a classic for microbrands.
The price of the model for today in our Feeltime online store is 17600 UAH.
In terms of workmanship, finish, detailing and performance, I would say that this is just a rocket bomb. I didn't see any visible flaws.
And we're moving on.
Watch Ocean X Sharkmaster-V VSMS542
And here we have essentially the same model, only with a different dial content.
Absolutely the same characteristics and dimensions, so I propose to focus our attention on the differences.
Here I already know exactly where the style of the dial is borrowed from. This is a Rolex Milgaus with a unique red-tipped lightning second hand.
The hour and minute hands are sharp and wedge-shaped.
All these elements are polished and have excellent workmanship.
The hour markers are tall, which I like, rising above the dial and creating a feeling of more volume.
Note that the marks on the quarters are wedge-shaped in the style of the arrows.
I also like the lack of a date window. Many people will like it.
On the hands and hour markers and the bezel, again, the Swiss Super Luminova.
watch on hand
On my hand, 18 cm in girth looks the same as the previous model. I repeat that the clock is large, be sure to take this into account.
The price of this model is also 17600 UAH, I have nothing to add in terms of quality. Just as good as the first model from the review. It's just a matter of taste and color about the dials.
Watch Ocean X Sharkmaster-V VSMS541
The next watch on our review is a version of the previous model, only in a 316l stainless steel case without DLC coating.
They have the same dimensions, characteristics, dials, so I will omit these details, but we, perhaps, will look at the quality of the finish.
The side of the case has a mirror finish, while the top has a satin finish.
Please note that the bezel finish is also combined. It has a satin finish on the side and a mirror finish on the top.
This combination of finishes creates volume and a more expensive look.
Finishing is excellent.
Let's see the bracelet. It has a satin finish on the front and a mirror finish on the sides. Everything is still at a very decent level.
watch on hand
It looks like this on my hand. Of course, I like the color of the metal more, so this model definitely wins in my rating so far.
The price of this beauty today is slightly less than that of the two previous models. 16400 UAH This is due to the lack of DLC coating on the bracelet and case.
For the rest, I have nothing to add. The clock is good.
Ocean X Sharkmaster-V VSMS513 watch
And the last in our selection will be a model in a bicolor color of the case and bracelet, and with a dial in the spirit of Tudor. After all, Tudor is now owned by Rolex and is, to some extent, the brand's younger brother.
So that there are no questions about the content, I will immediately announce that here are all the same characteristics as in previous models.
Dimensions
This is the case diameter - 42 mm, Ear to ear - 49 mm, Thickness - 15.3 mm, Weight - 190 grams.
Characteristics
120 clicks ceramic bezel, 4.2mm extreme thickness domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, 500m water resistant.
On board the watch is the Japanese movement Seiko NH35A.
What sets them apart is the gold-effect PVD coating on the case. And I'm not a fan of gilding, but here the bicolor looks very expensive and rich.
Clock face
As I said, the hands on the dial are made in the spirit of Tudor. Tags, high, voluminous. There is a date window at 3 o'clock.
The dial is well made. Let's show you a lum with this type of arrow.
Watch on my hand
They sit perfectly on my hand. As I said, I don’t really like the golden color, but here everything is quite harmonious.
Results
The price of this beauty is 17200 UAH. Slightly more expensive than stainless steel due to PVD coating, but slightly cheaper than DLC versions.
In general, I want to say that for me Ocean X has once again confirmed that you can make amazing quality watches with the coolest features for very nice money.
Here you have the quality of the finish, and the DLC coating, and expensive, detailed dials, and excellent bracelets without a hint of savings.
And that's just the outer elements. Don't forget the ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal 4.2 mm, water resistance 500 meters, reliable movement.
Is a popular brand will offer something like this for the money. The question is rather rhetorical.
Therefore, if you like the Rolex style and want an affordable and very high-quality alternative, then here it is - right in front of you.
And with us you buy only original Ocean X watches with a 2-year warranty.
Write in the comments which watch you liked more and your opinion about the models, and as always, Stanislav was with you. See you again. Bye!
