Purchased this Cadisen day-date, and after sizing it, wearing it, and checking it on my timegrapher, I’m genuinely impressed. If I had to describe it in one word, it would be spectacular.
The watch arrived in perfect condition, and it’s gorgeous in person. The bracelet, case finishing, and overall fit and feel are excellent—not just “acceptable for a cheap watch.” Once sized, it fits me perfectly. Based on what I’m seeing and feeling in hand, I would have been comfortable paying $200–$250 for this level of execution.
I repair and restore watches as a hobby, so I couldn’t resist checking the movement. Mine initially ran around +17 seconds per day, with approximately 290° amplitude and 0.1 ms beat error. I prefer a slightly tighter rate, so I made a small regulator adjustment. It’s now showing approximately +2 to +4 seconds per day on the timegrapher, with the latest reading at 284° amplitude and 0.1 ms beat error. Those are bench readings rather than a long-term accuracy claim, but I’m very pleased. To be clear, the adjustment was my own fine-tuning; the watch did not arrive running at +2 to +4.
My only real complaint is personal preference: I find the butterfly clasp a little fiddly and would rather have a conventional fold-over clasp. That said, once fastened, the bracelet fits beautifully, and the clasp hasn’t spoiled my enjoyment of the watch.
I’ve purchased roughly a dozen watches over the past few months, both vintage and new, and my usual daily wearer is a Hamilton Khaki. This Cadisen has nevertheless made a strong impression and will definitely get wrist time.
I bought two Cadisens together, and both have left me feeling I received considerably more than I paid for. There’s obvious care in the finishing and presentation of this day-date. It has earned more than a positive review—it has made me interested in buying another watch from the brand.
