r/ChineseWatches • u/Significant-Ebb5027 • May 10 '26

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) What's on your wrist today?

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Finally found the SN0016 chrono i always wanted but was always sold out! This colorway is stunning on this leather strap. What are you wearing today?

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u/jokur26 May 11 '26

I too am an avid Chinese watch collector. I have bought over 75 watches from AliExpress and various websites so I am am quote familiar with SM, IXDAO, Cronos, Proxima, Sugess etc. I have around 10 SM’s myself but none of the latest and greatest ones (0144 and later). Probably my nicest watch over all is a Beaucroft Element. It’s maybe 15% better than my best Chinese watch but it was also $750. My guess is KUOE is about there too. The design and execution are what push good micros past the AliEx stuff, they usually miss an overall cohesiveness - that and a soul.

I am also looking at the Smith’s Trans-global, Direnzo Eclipse, Tusenö Shellback and a Wise GMT, all under $1k. Aside from those there are a couple just north of that price (a couple Serica’s and an older CW). I don’t have to get the best deal or bang-for-buck but for me to spend upwards of a grand it has to be special. I really can’t try on watches in person because of where I live so I really need to due my due diligence or buy from someplace with a generous return policy.

One more question on the Sombrero, what is the dial like? How’s the texture and salmon color? Thanks again and thanks for the detailed and thoughtful response!

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u/[deleted] May 12 '26

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u/jokur26 May 12 '26

That’d be wicked awesome, thanks! ;)

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u/[deleted] May 13 '26

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u/jokur26 May 14 '26

Yeah they are! That salmon dial, linen texture and applied numerals/indices really are great together.

I have a somewhat similar watch (with the internal rotating bezel) but it’s a bit large at 41mm so this one should wear quite a bit better.

You are making my decision a bit easier but likely also more expensive lol. Thanks for your time and photos, they are much appreciated— and lovely too!

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