William Johnson
I just received the Cadisen automatic. I was very surprised at how well-made it is. The stainless steel case and bracelet are high quality. The finish is exquisite and solid. It has a sapphire crystal and a Seiko automatic movement which should last a lifetime! The watch comes with a tool to adjust bracelet but I recommend getting a kit from Amazon. Adjusting the bracelet took some time but it was not difficult with the kit. I set the time with my cell phone clock and it is keeping correct time so far. For the quality of the watch, the price on Amazon is amazingly affordable. It's difficult to justify spending the cost of a high end luxury watch unless it is part of one's investment program. Unless you do a side by side comparison, the Cadisen homage of the Royal Oak is indistinguishable from the real thing for the average person. I do not purchase fake copies of grail watches but a well made, high quality homage is a nice way to start a collection or for those who feel concerned about security, one could wear it in public and not feel a big loss if something should happen. However, a high quality homage gives one a feeling of the real thing without the worry. Even if you own a genuine Royal Oak, I recommend getting the Cadisen as your everyday wear. It is a "looker" but not ostentatious. As a personal note, it becomes self-conscious to spend $40+K on a genuine AP Royal Oak. As much as I like the design and quality of the AP Royal Oak, I can purchase a high quality homage and use the difference for other needs and to contribute to a charitable, needy purpose. The Royal Oak is a great watch but for me, I will experience vicariously it thru a nice homage and if I should damage it, it won't hurt financially!
