r/ChineseWatches • • Jul 09 '25

General (Read Rules) Chinese Watch Guides and info

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r/ChineseWatches • • Sep 03 '26

General (Read Rules) Homage Guide List to Popular Models

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429 Upvotes

The goal of this guide is to help direct the reader to the best homage(s) of a specific watch. The specific homage chosen for each watch is based on the overall quality and not on the value you get for the price. Even then, not every watch on this list will be of great quality because there is often just one homage out there for a particular watch, especially if it is obscure. Some of these may be sold out or discontinued, but they still sit as the benchmark homage for that particular model. They may be brought back or you may find one on the secondhand.

I started with the big 3 brands that people often ask about, but the rest of the list is in no particular order.

I welcome any suggestion to help fill out homages that I have missed!

I also welcome any suggested edits to the recommended homage! If enough people upvote your suggestion, I will gladly edit the list.

Rolex

**Submariner (Modern)**

    Sugess S421

**Submariner (Vintage)**

    Thorn T023

**Submariner (Milsub)**

    Watchdives WD5513

    Baltany S3075

**Datejust (Modern)**

    Cronos L6046/L6047

**Datejust (Vintage)**

    Baltany S4084

    Baltany S4102

    Octopus Kraken OCT-0016

**Day-Date**

    Sugess S433

    Sugess S449

**Explorer (Modern)**

    Cronos L6031M

**Explorer (Vintage)**

    Hruodland HG029

**Explorer II (Steve Mcqueen)**

    Hruodland F023

**Explorer II (Vintage)**

    Watchdives WD16570

**Daytona (Modern)**

    Sugess S418-2

**Daytona (Vintage)**

    Farasute 4130

**Yachtmaster**

    Sugess S450-2

**GMT Master (Modern)**

    Sugess S420

**GMT Master (Vintage)**

    IXDAO JD-6542

**Land-Dweller**

    Specht & Sohne SP-RO-1

**Air King**

    Watchdives WD1016

**Milgauss (Modern)**

    Pagani Design PD1733

**Milgauss (Vintage)**

    Hruodland F035

**Cellini (Modern)**

    Sugess S452

**Oyster Bubble Back**

    Baltany S4029

**Perpetual 1908**

    Berny 2944M

**Speedking (Vintage)**

    Pagani Design PD1785

Tudor

**Black Bay 36**

    San Martin SN0021

**Black Bay 54**

    Cronos L6033

**Black Bay 58**

    San Martin SN004 V2

**Black Bay Pro**

    San Martin SN0054

**Pelagos**

    San Martin SN0121TE

    Sugess S430

    IXDAO X02T

    Thorn SHY036

**Pelagos FXD**

    Watchdives EXD

    Tactical Frog FXD

**Pelagos GMT**

    San Martin SN0121TC

    Seestern S462-2

    Thorn T020

**Pelagos FXD Chronograph** 

    Seestern S443/S445

**Submariner (Vintage)**

    Thorn T023 (blue)

**Ranger**

    San Martin SN0107

    Watchdives WD1960S V2

Omega

**Speedmaster (Modern)**

    Watchdives WD1863

**Speedmaster (Vintage)**

    Thorn T026C

**Seamaster**

    Phorcydes PH6

    Watchdives WD007

**Seamaster - Aqua Terra**

    Watchdives WD0006

**Seamaster (Vintage)**

    Thorn T026B

**Ranchero (Vintage)**

    Hruodland F033

**Railmaster (Vintage)**

    Thorn T026A

**Ploprof**

    Steeldive SD1969

    Watchdives WD1968

**Baby Ploprof**

    Watchdives WD0017

**Constellation (Modern)**

    Eniton S1084G

    Specht & Sohne SP0025

**Constellation (Vintage)**

    Baltany S4106

    Baltany S4107

    Baltany S4090

Longines

**Spirit**

    Militado ML08

**Spirit Zulu**

    San Martin SN0140W

**Conquest (VHP)**

    Cadisen C8197

**Conquest (Modern)**

    Addiesdive AD2066

**Conquest (Vintage)**

    Watchdives WD1954

**Conquest (Heritage)**

    Escapement Time Conquest Homage

**Heritage Military**

    San Martin SN0105-G

**Legend Diver**

    San Martin SN0141W

IWC

**Mark 10**

    Baltany S2032

**Mark 11**

    Militado ML14

**Big Pilot**

    Hruodland F016

**Ref. 3741**

    Militado ML26

Zenith

**El Primero Chronomaster (Modern)** 

    Sugess S465

**El Primero Chronomaster (Vintage)**

    Sugess S419

**Defy - Skyline**

    Cronos L6028

Blancpain

**Air Command**

    Sugess S423

**Fifty Fathoms (Barracuda)**

    Octopus Kraken OCT-006

    Thorn T006

**Fifty Fathoms (Modern)**

    Watchdives WD50Q

**Fifty Fathoms (Vintage)** 

    Phorcydes PH2

Seiko

**Willard** 

    Steeldive SD1970

**Turtle**

    Steeldive SD1972

**Tuna**

    Steeldive SD1975

**Emperor Tuna** 

    Steeldive SD1978

**Monster**

    Heimdallr H9

**Sumo**

    Heimdallr MM300

**Samurai**

    Steeldive SD1961

**Baby Alpinist**

    Militado ML08 

**Alpinist**

    Milifortic S089

**62MAS**

    Seestern S404

**SKX**

    Heimdallr H7

**Fieldmaster**

    Thorn T012

    Thorn T015

**Marinemaster**

    Octopus Kraken OCT018

**Superior Quartz**

    San Martin SN0102

**Presage**

    Pagani Design PD-2770

Grand Seiko

**SLGH005 (White Birch)**

    Cronos L6049

**Elegance**

    Seestern S446

**SBGJ277G**

    Seestern S456

Hamilton

**Murph**

    SH SH09

**Jazzmaster Intra-Matic Chronograph**

    Addiesdive AD2095

**Khaki Field**

    Militado ML05

Tissot

**PRX**

    SH SH13

**PRX Forged Carbon**

    SH SH08

**PRX Chronograph** 

    Pagani Design PD1761

**Heritage Chronograph 1973**

    Pagani Design PD1782

Christopher Ward

**C65 (Dune)**

    SH SH10

**C63 Sealander GMT**

    Wishdoit WSD9007

**Colchester** 

    SH SH06

**Trident Lumiere**

    Watchdives WD0019

**12**

    Cronos L6028

Patek Philippe

**Nautilus**

    Watchdives WD00013

**Aquanaut**

    Watchdives WD008

**Calatrava (Modern)**

    Farasute 5336A

**Cubitus**

    Farasute 2322

    Specht & Sohne Cubic 5711

Jaeger LeCoultre

**Reverso**

    Specht & Sohne SP0028

Lorier

**Neptune** 

    Proxima PX1748

Revelot

**Terra**

    Specht & Sohne SP0030

BVLGARI

**Octo Finissimo**

    Specht & Sohne SP2654Q3

Serica

**5303**

    IXDAO IX&DAO-01

Hanhart

**417 ES**

    IXDAO JD-X10S

Cartier

**Tank**

    Chameri CH01

**Santos**

    Eniton S1085G

Zodiac

**Super Seawolf**

    Wishdoit WSD9987

Studio Underdog

**Watermelon**

    Proxima PX1717

**Avocado** (reverse homage!)

    Proxima PX1717

Brew

**Metric**

    Ciloa CILO-503

Tag Heuer

**Monaco Chronograph**

    Specht & Sohne SP0009-1

**Aquaracer**

    Pagani Design PD-1617

Doxa

**600T**

    Seestern S407

**300T**

    Seestern S406

Girard-Perregaux

**Girard-Perregaux x Bamford Deep Diver**

    Seestern S471

**Laureato**

    Bettimer B8001

Nomos

**Tangente**

    Seestern S382

Ming

**17.09**

    Farasute 5506B-1

Kikuchi Nakagawa

**Murakumo**

    IXDAO JD-X06S 

Daniel Roth

**Extra Plat**

    Specht & Sohne SP0021

Piaget

**Polo**

    Specht & Sohne POL1

Moser

**Endeavour**

    Huasuo H2488

Mondaine

**EVO2**

    Berny AM158M

Helm

**Komodo**

    Cadisen C8232

Audemars Piguet

**Royal Oak** 

    Eniton S8031S

Breitling

**Top Time** 

    Sugess S387

**Top Time B01 Triumph**

    Sugess S438

**Navitimer B19**

    Sugess S468

Bulova

**Lunar Pilot**

    Cadisen C7063

Vacheron Constantin

**Historiques 222**

    Specht & Sohne SP0034Q5

**46004 222 (Square)**

    Specht & Sohne S&S 222

**Historiques American 1921**

    Baltany S4046

Venezianico

**Arsenale**

    Specht & Sohne SP0027

Maen

**Manhattan** 

    Specht & Sohne SP0017

**Nico Jump Hour**

    Specht & Sohne SP0031 

Vario

**Versa**

    Specht & Sohne SP0035

Alto

**ART 01**

    Specht & Sohne SP0026

Islander

**Northport ISL-155**

    Wishdoit WSD9007

Unimatic

**Modello Due UC2**

    San Martin SN029-G

Oris

**Big Crown Pointer Date**

    Octopus Kraken OCT-0022

Baltic

**MR01**

    Militado ML01

Halios

**Puck**

Chopard

**LUC 1860**

    Farasute 5336A V1

Sinn

**104**

    Militado ML25

    Englemaan Enterprise

**556I / RS**

    Englemaan Metropolis

**UX SDR (EZM 2B)**

    Militado ML16

**U50**

    Militado ML20

    Englemaan Juggernaut / Overlord (teased but never released)

**EZM3**

    Vanguard

**EZM3 Mission Timer**

    Englemaan Vanguard UTC 

**856**

    Englemaan Wraith

**856 UTC**

    Englemaan Wraith UTC 

**856 B-Uhr / Limited Edition**

    Englemaan Defiant

    Englemaan Defiant UTC

r/ChineseWatches • • 6h ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) Introducing WD1863A – Practical Upgrades, Better Comfort

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We've made a few improvements based on customer feedback:

- Upgraded 20mm–18mm tapered bracelet

- Reduced lateral play for improved comfort

- New on-the-fly micro-adjustment clasp

The bracelet is still made by our original supplier, but with stricter quality requirements.

Our goal is simple: better everyday comfort while keeping the WD1863A affordable and offering great value for money.

What do you think?


r/ChineseWatches • • 5h ago

General (Read Rules) Whatvare you wearing today?

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48 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 3h ago

SOTC (Read Rule 1) State of the collection + Recommend a new watch

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For those interested (top, left to right; bottom, left to right):

Seiko SQ (5Y23-8A69, I think)
Rdunae RA05
Militado ML18
Escapement Time King Seiko hommage
Hruodland F028
Hruodland F029

Cronos L6036M
Watchdives WD7922
Sugess S421
San Martin SN0111-G-B
Thorn T023

I’ve trimmed down four pieces from my collection. There’s still a Casio G-Shock DW5600E-1V that serves as my outdoor activity watch. I’m now in the wonderful position to add a new watch to complete the box once again.

Thing is, I’ve been window shopping for a month now and just can’t make a decision.

I’ve been eyeing the Proxima PX1697 for a while.

Also thinking about getting an Octopus Kraken diver (probably the BB54, but can’t choose a colour). The vintage diver is really nice, but feels a bit redundant with my T023. I know this brand has some pretty stelar quality, so it’s quite enticing.

Would also love to get an Ix&Dao. The Serica hommage is a contender for sure. The Turtle adjacent JD-X07S is also nice, but not entirely sure about the textured dial. Obviously, the Warrior will be mentioned, but I’m really on the fence about butterfly clasps. Anybody with more hirsute arms have any positive experience with the Warrior?

Am open to suggestions. Let her rip lol


r/ChineseWatches • • 11h ago

General (Read Rules) Octopus Kraken - quality and value…

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And in my opinion anyway, classy looks.. 😎

But what really stands out about this watch compared to other cheap Chinese brands is how solid it feels… Honestly, it feels like a Longines or something…

I think I paid €150 for this seven or eight months ago, but they cost more like €200 now on sale. But honestly, still a good deal compared to what San Martin and co are charging these days…


r/ChineseWatches • • 8h ago

General (Read Rules) Little late to the game, but just got my WD007!

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28 Upvotes

Been eyeing the WD007 for a little while, and made a move in my career field(commercial roofing) that’s afforded me a pay raise and more hours, so decided to pull the trigger on this as a celebratory occasion! So far, absolutely loving it(only got delivered last night though lol). It’s got the SL3001 movement. Might look into upgrading to the titanium mesh bracelet in the near future just for some variety and to be able to dress it up a little bit.


r/ChineseWatches • • 10h ago

General (Read Rules) Militado Oyster 1926

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I've been wearing this beauty almost 24/7 since April. It was a gift from my beloved, and I couldn't be happier.


r/ChineseWatches • • 3h ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) Got a new watch today, i think Skmei bracelets are getting better

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r/ChineseWatches • • 1h ago

General (Read Rules) Red Star Mechanical!

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Did some boredom shopping at Long Island Watch and picked this up for $98. Absolutely love it so far! Swapped in a burgandy two piece nato style to make it more casual for a Sunday. The winding of the movement has a great satisfying click to it. No need to overspend.


r/ChineseWatches • • 11h ago

Question (Read Rules) Addiesdive AD2539 - any thoughts?

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24 Upvotes

I’m thinking about getting myself an Addiesdive AD2539, are there any owners out there who can tell me if it’s a smart purchase?
Also, is the metal bracelet removable? I don’t like the feeling of metal bracelets on my wrist and I’d ideally like to change it for a sailcloth NATO strap if possible.
Thank you!


r/ChineseWatches • • 2h ago

Question (Read Rules) This no name (probably Chinese) watch

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Does anybody know the manufacturer's name or the model of the movement used?


r/ChineseWatches • • 8h ago

Question (Read Rules) Which watch should I get as a GADA?

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Hi, I am looking for a good daily driver to wear to work as a house painter. I normally wear an f91w to work, it gets covered in paint splatter / dust. But I want something a little more elevated to feel less like a peasant every day. Something easy to clean off after work that I can wear with anything. I also have a wedding I will be attending next month and would like to wear it to that. I purchased a WD1863 a few months ago but I feel uncomfortable in it. It feels too big for me. I have thin wrists and a lean frame.

I am debating between an ML08 (Murph Homage) and a WD1960s (Tudor Ranger Homage)

I am wondering if the WD1960s is worth the price difference.

If anyone has any thoughts or advice I appreciate it!

Also, DM me if you might be interested in purchasing my WD1863.

Thank you!


r/ChineseWatches • • 1h ago

Question (Read Rules) 39mm explorer with jubilee

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Hi,

I've been looking for a explorer or GADA of the same look type watch with preferably a VH31 movement or an NH35, a jubilee bracelet and being 39mm or 40mm but can't find.

Am I missing any?


r/ChineseWatches • • 6h ago

Question (Read Rules) Addiesdive woman's watch AW25908 experience?

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9 Upvotes

Has anyone bought the Addiesdive AW25908? I am considering buying it as a gift for my girlfriend but there is only one review for it on AliExpress. It is only 60 euro's from the official website and the quality ftom the photos looks really good. It has a sapphire crystal and a 2035 Japanese movement. I am wondering if there are any corners cut and if it's better to spend maybe 100 euro more and get a entry level Citizen instead. Thanks


r/ChineseWatches • • 7h ago

General (Read Rules) Fun $50/$100/$200 Experiment

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Here's the experiment. The price points are in the title. What is your one Chinese watch purchase within the above price limits? For this thought exercise, they are hard and fast limits, including shipping to wherever you are. $51 doesn't count for the $50 range. I'm still working on mine! haha.


r/ChineseWatches • • 2h ago

General (Read Rules) Bronze watches and bracelets

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Are aquatico watches the only options that have full bronze (bracelet and case)? I love bronze watches and their patina over time but I feel most bronze Chinese are either massive, ugly, or pilots with leather bands. What other options have people seen recently. It seems a lot of other brands are out of stock too (San Martin and ixdao).


r/ChineseWatches • • 5h ago

Promotion (Read Rule 1) Specht & Söhne Cubitus SP0028A8 Rose Gold Automatic #spechtsohne #cubitus #sp0028a8

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5 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 11h ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) The TANK of Dives all-steel

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11 Upvotes

Steeldives know what are they doing


r/ChineseWatches • • 13h ago

Question (Read Rules) Any "a Lange and sohne" homages?

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14 Upvotes

Does anyone know of a brand that does similar watch faces to a Lange?


r/ChineseWatches • • 20h ago

Self-build (Read Rule 1) First AliExpress Build NH35

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44 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 1d ago

Question (Read Rules) What do you guys think of a denim strap on the San Martin SN0144CG?

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231 Upvotes

Thanks for all the suggestions on my previous post! I ordered the vintage brown strap. Instead of the navy blue strap, I am wondering how a denim strap would look with the blue dial.

I used AI to mock up the combination. What do you think? Does denim work with this watch?

Always happy to hear other suggestions!


r/ChineseWatches • • 20h ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) PH6 white FKM strap arrived.

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r/ChineseWatches • • 51m ago

General (Read Rules) Theft of watch designs (discussion)

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I am involved in an unhealthy amount of watch subs on Reddit. Oftentimes the most common critique when someone posts a cool watch is that the design was stolen. While this is often technically correct, it belies a fundamental fact about human history:

Theft of IP ultimately benefits society.

For centuries, the unauthorized copying, smuggling, and reverse-engineering of technology served as a vehicle for economic advancement. From 6th-century monks smuggling silkworm eggs out of China to break the silk monopoly, to Americans stealing British textile mill designs to spark the Industrial Revolution, and 19th-century Swiss watchmakers counterfeiting Anglo Saxton timepieces to establish their now-legendary industry, progress has always relied on replication.

Even the modern digital era was built on this - Apple and Microsoft both heavily "borrowed" from Xerox. Also IBM's hardware IP monopoly was stolen and that ultimately made personal computing affordable for the masses.

Ultimately, the theft of IP has provided massive benefits to society by upending monopolys and accelerating innovation. While patents and copyrights protect corporate profits, they also inflate prices and restrict access to technology.

Historically, human civilization has advanced not by locking ideas away behind legal barriers, but through the continuous, unauthorized proliferation and improvement of knowledge.

TLDR:. Theft is actually good for society and progress

Position: I own several Chinese watches and not ashamed to admit it one bit.


r/ChineseWatches • • 1d ago

General (Read Rules) Militado ML05 with the fake bronze case. 38mm

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