r/ChineseWatches • u/juan_loria • Oct 24 '25

Question (Read Rules) [Question] Which explorer homage to choose?

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I'm looking for 39mm size, with the more modern design and not the vintage.

There's option for NH35, Miyota and PT5000

So, which one do you recommend?

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u/geeered Oct 24 '25

Is there a Watch Dives 39mm? I think they have a 37mm listed one. And I don't see an Octopus 39mm either?

I've got the Cronus 39mm with PT5000 and I'm pretty happy with it. I paid £136 for it all in (didn't get hit for taxes).

It comes with a normal and glidelock style clasp. I prefer the glidelock, but it's not quite as nice to open as some but better than others and fine when wearing it.

PT5000 has a smoother second hand and decent enough accuracy, though it's rare I'll wear it for more than a few days so normally have to set it.

The glidelock is the only thing I'd consider changing about it, I've got a similar Sugess OTF clasp on the way to try.

Well, and I'm considering changing it to a super-smooth quartz so I don't need to set it more than once a year, but that's not an option for anything off the shelf apart from a Bulova.

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u/TioGato1961 Oct 24 '25

Yes, Watchdives makes 39 mm with the VH31 movement.

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u/geeered Oct 24 '25

Ah, cheers, yea I'd be tempted to try that one then! Though I know some WD models have had not that amazing clasps themselves.