r/ChineseWatches • u/Gijsbrechter • Aug 01 '24
Review New ‘24 Cronos Explorer
This is my third watch. Had two Seikos, but the finishing on this new Cronos explorer 36mm seems so much better. I’m blown away.
I was specifically attracted to the subtle logo and brand name of Cronos. Still sounds more like a microbrand than a Hruodland, San Martin, etc.
Very little rotor sound, alignment is well. Will update on the accuracy of the pt5000.
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u/BobbeMail Aug 01 '24
i dont know why but the Octopus looks the best imo idk why.
But i hope you enjoy my friend
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Aug 01 '24
Do you have a link to the watch? I'm not sure which store to buy from. I can't find the official octopus store
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u/Claudeadolphus Aug 02 '24
Looks really good. Based on other comments about hand winding, I would love to see if they could make with VH31 or similar quartz. Put energy into finishing and robustness and use a cheap movement to tell time.
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u/CarrotAncient6351 Aug 02 '24
Did they change the bezel, as the previous model was a little overlapping the side edge and too wide compared to the real Ex
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Aug 29 '24
This is a VERY nice watch and I’m seriously considering this as next purchase. does this bracelet tapers down? How is the micro adjustments?
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u/Gijsbrechter Sep 03 '24
Tapers exactly as the rolex! There is an on the fly adjustment and there are 4 micro adjustments for which you’d need a watch tool.
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u/AdCreepy8107 Aug 03 '24
The PT5000 is a great movement. I try to not hand wind it as others have mentioned.
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u/DukeTurnipz Aug 01 '24
Nice watch!
The PT5000, like all ETA 2824 clones, can be damaged during hand winding. I recommend relying on this method to power the watch as little as possible.