Absolute BEAST!! | IXDAO 39mm Titanium diver review

In this video, I will review the IX&DAO 39mm diver in Titanium. This watch is a mix of different designs put in one watch. Is this the best out of all the PelaG's out there? Let's find out!

Let me know in the comments if this is a watch you're interested in!

Here is an affiliate link to the IXDAO 39mm titanium diver featured in this video

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Affiliate links to both San Martin SN0121 (steel and titanium)
Green in steel:

Blue in titanium:

Review of the San Martin SN0121

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Straps featured in this video:
SMC RUBBER - RED BASIC VULCANIZED RUBBER STRAP

SMC TAMAMA RIBBED NYLON WATCH STRAP

DASSARI Groove Stripe FKM Rubber Sport Strap

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[milon]

I received mine since 3 month ago ! Really perfect, precise, beautiful and light !

[thegorn]

Thanks for the review. You are one of the most trustworthy reviewers out there. You tell it like it is! Respect.

[harkonen]

Great review. I'm glad to see someone finally record the mass of the watch head.

As for rotor noises, I have an Octopus Kraken blue that's pretty similar, and it is pretty loud, so I assume that's due to titanium's acoustic characteristics. It also shares the sharpness issues, though I don't have a bracelet (I appreciated that option). The crown on Octopus Kraken is positioned worse, overhanging (underhanging?) the case and digging into the arm somewhat. The movement also arrived faulty, but I just had my watchmaker service it rather than going through a returns process.

[yahoody]

Nice review. If one were to actually look, you'd notice all the indexes are in a series of 3 three except the first 5 minutes which are 4. I've not found the indexes an issue. I've also found the PT5000 an exceptionally accurate movant. I own three of these watches and once regulated easily run well with in COSC chrono limits. Sharp edges? Yes, off the bracelet there are some obvious sharp edges. But all can also easily be rounded to an acceptable level with just some emery cloth and 10 minutes effort. The bracelet is great as is the minimalist latch. I too would prefer it have a bit more adjustment on the bracelet for a perfect fit. Either way I really like the bracelet and the 21mm lug width. I like this watch enough that I resold a new Tudor 39 after some time with my first IXDAO. Once that was done, I bought 2 more IXDAO and gave one away as a gift. I've owned many Rolexes and Tudors. I'd rate this watch right up there with either as far as function or accuracy are concerned. Adn in titanium? Better than any of my Roles. For the money involved? This watch put the Tudor 39 to shame with just a little elbow grease. I have no issues overlooking the faults on a $240 watch compared to a $5K Tudor. I simply don't see the reasoning behind wearing a Tudor with the IXDAO will do everything the $5K Tudor 39 will.

[stevehenrytagami]

I bought some 600 sandpaper to smooth all sharp edges and corners . Now it is a very comfortable wear. I do this to most Ali Express watches, especially San Martin, who have great build quality but the Bracelets are always a bit sharp for me . I would have gone for the Seestern but I have large wrists and it would not fit me. But happy with my IXDAO now I have sanded it.

[SuperDojdoj]

I have two PT5000 both run well +2 to 3s per day and no noise from the rotor. Octopus kraken p39 and San Martin deep-sea both titanium. However when these PT5000 goes low in power the accuracy gets bad so need to keep them over 50% and they runs very well. The crown is really gritty on both those as well when unscrewing it.

[WristWatching]

Great review! Love the 3D indices and proportions of the 21mm lugs, but now I can’t unsee that missing bezel lume marker. 🙃

[realwarriorscholar]

Good looking watch! I’d prefer 20 or 22mm for strap changes. But 21 looks appropriate for this one.

[charliealva]

Thanks for another great video. I just bought my first San Martin during the end of summer Ali sale. I got the SN0121g in black, I’ve gotta say that this happened after I watched your review on that watch many times, so thanks for that. About the bezel in the Ixdao, I own the Tactical FXD and I can say that, just from the sound and how it looks when you turned the Ixdao’s bezel that it’s better than the one in the Tactical although the bezel in that watch is bidirectional. Still, I love that watch and I would buy another one over this Ixdao. They’re doing well but still not at the same level as Octopus or Seestern.

[Chu_Strums]

Thanks for pointing out the missing marker on the bezel, was just about to pull the trigger...

[omegadun]

That missing marker is all I see now. I was loving the matt black finish and size and hands. Not sure if I like the movement though. Otherwise an amazing looking watch.

[LumePip]

Great review, mate 👌🏻👌🏻 and no doubt you’ll be rolling in it soon thanks to those links! 🤣 I think the lug width definitely works and I think seeing it side by side with the SM helps illuminate that point nicely. I’ve got a bunch of 20mm straps that, admittedly, I don’t use that much, but I like the option and I do change it up from time to time. Also, I agree on the logo - I really like this but think ‘TIMELESS’ could go too. I have the Seestern equivalent in for review right now and I have the same issue with the crown, and that’s the Seagull ST2130, I think.

[aaronb.]

I noticed the Tudor pelagos FXD bezels are different between the black and blue models. Some section have 3 hash marks, while some have 4, but all of them had the 4 hash marks at bith side of the "0" at the 12 o clock.

[jackochainsaw]

Now you displayed that marker issue on the bezel I can’t unsee it. The titanium looks great though.

[jorelkrypto]

I wish they made a 39mm FXD of this watch. That would be sick in my opinion.

[brunomarchal]

Having this watch, and the Seestern and the steel SM, I think the IXDAO is doing quite well! I really like the fact its dimensions and especially the bracelet is so close to the original (I'm tired of SM throwing its oyster bracelet on any watch). The bezel is far better than the Tactical Frog's FXD. Mine is also not feeling sharp anywhere. This is a keeper for me.

[fredoakes]

I own the bronze version with 21mm lugs..i had no problem buy straps and i prefer the 21mm straps..only bad thing is 2 of the markers do not line up. The watch it self is magnifacent..

[johnredberg]

If this were a Tudor, these flawed pieces would get their own nickname and become highly sought-after collectibles worth many times more the subsequently fixed models. Here it's just "eww, no thanks, I'll wait till they get it right". ;-)

[Mauricio.Solorzano]

I have BB59 San Martin made out of Stainless Steel with a PT5000 movement and it doesn't sound a bit when I twist my wrist back and forth. But I also have a Hamilton Frogman Automatic movement, which is made of Titanium, and the rotor doesn't sound either ... so I don't know what to tell ya.

[thegorn]

Ixdao becomes "IX Doh!!" when a marker on the bezel is missing!! I tend to avoid PT5000. It's like some weird middle-ground between NH35/NH36 and the Sellita SW200-1. I like to stick to the NHxx, but if I have an amazing piece I know will be a keeper, if they offer it with PT500/SW200, I always pay a bit more and go with the Sellita. I never go ETA if there's PT500/SW200/ETA2824 as I think Sellita is the sweet spot for those and I think in future years, that'll be the most serviceable now that ETA is Swatch Group inhouse movement maker.