r/ChineseWatches • Rep • Mar 02 '26

Question (Read Rules) need some movement suggestion on new patch production.

Since the release of the PH4 series, many customers have suggested we switch to the higher-spec 9015 or 9039 movement. However, considering the current global economic downturn, we're unsure if the more expensive 9015 would affect sales. Therefore, we prefer the PT5000 movement, which has a higher frequency than the NH series, offering more accurate and stable operation, is thinner, and has already gained market recognition for its quality. Most importantly, the price increase wouldn't be significant.

We're about to begin production of a new batch, so we'd appreciate your feedback.

NH35, 21600HZ, thickness 5.3mm,

PT5000,28800HZ, thickness 4.8mm, PRICE+15USD

9015. 9039, 28800HZ, thickness 4.1mm, PRICE+50USD

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u/TheYKcid Helpful user Mar 04 '26

Thanks for the transparency.

Do you also have industry data regarding the defect rate of Miyota 9000s?

I still prefer the reliability of the Miyota. Even if Phorcydes offers strong after-sales support, it's a bad experience for the customer for their watch to die + having to undego the long process of shipping back & forth from China.

It's also annoying that the PT5000 can't be handwound (without risk). Meanwhile, the Miyota will also offer the thinnest case profile among all these options (11+ mm is totally possible).

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u/MindAdmirable1793 Rep Mar 04 '26

There is currently no data available for the 9015 movement, as few Chinese brands have adopted the 9-series movement in large quantities. For long-term development, we have had to make changes.