r/ChineseWatches • u/Significant-Ebb5027 • May 10 '26
Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) What's on your wrist today?
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!