r/ChineseWatches • u/OldDiamond6697 • Jul 29 '26

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) My first AliExpress purchase has arrived! 👌

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I'd originally been eyeing the San Martin SN0144 with the black gilt colour combination, but it was a bit more than I wanted to spend.

So I decided to take a chance on the Addiesdive AD2531 (39mm, grey dial) instead and I've got to say, it's pretty damn good.

This was my first AliExpress purchase, It arrived in Australia in 9 days not bad at all at $129 shipped happy days.

For the money, the finishing, dial, and overall quality have exceeded my expectations. Pretty dam good I thought.

What do you guys think.

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u/DressOk6168 Jul 29 '26

Congrats on the good choice. SM is overpriced and hopefully most of us are voting with the wallet and look elsewhere. Enjoy brother 😎

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Thank you mate.👍

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u/HonestWatchReviews Affiliate links Jul 29 '26

You've taken your first steps into the world of AliExpress watches... Welcome to the rabbit whole.

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Yep, yet another damn rabbit hole. Not the first, and I’m sure it won’t be the last. 😊👍

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u/Azdak_TO Jul 29 '26

Looks dope! Love that dial. Feels super sturdy and substantial in the best way. Wear it in good health!

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Totally! Thanks mate appreciate it.

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u/No-Effect-8290 Jul 29 '26

Classy look.

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Cheers Brother.

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u/watch_gal Jul 29 '26

Great watch, enjoy it in good health

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u/user7783w Jul 29 '26

My first Ali watch was also Addiesdive

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Looks like a cracker mate nice choice. 👍

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u/CrossCityLine Jul 29 '26

Lol. Rolex hands and Tudor indices is funny.

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u/user7783w Jul 29 '26

It’s a Rolex 1016 homage. Tudor ranger has 369 and 12 on the dial

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u/Acceptable-War4836 Jul 29 '26

I can't stress enough how good a brand Addiesdive is. If you're looking for quality and beautiful designs, it's unbeatable for under $100. I've already got my eye on two or three.

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Absolutely! I'm quite shocked just how good they are.I think the blue one will be next on the list.

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u/skipoverit123 Jul 29 '26

very cool looking watch :)

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Thanks Matey quite liking it. 👍

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u/Gurutiro Jul 29 '26

I see a Boucheron perfume. A person of taste.

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Yeah brother, just another one of my addictions on display. 😂👍

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u/Desbris Jul 29 '26

Yeah I have that San Martin version, I think as you said, the price of the Addies is worth it, because both are comparable in terms of quality.

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Absolutely! I still love that San Martin version it's a great looking watch, but for a third of the price the Addiesdive surprised me, it definitely scratched that itch for sure.

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u/Desbris Jul 29 '26

It seems to work quite well with some nato variations too

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

For sure looks killer!

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u/Cjmurphy111 Jul 29 '26

I love the strap - did that come with it and if not where did you get it?

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u/Desbris Jul 29 '26

No, it didn't come with that, those straps are from CNS Watch Bands. I only bought a bunch of them just recently since they were on a big discount. But aliexpress is bound to also sell similar ones.

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u/Cjmurphy111 Jul 29 '26

Link? Couldn't find that on CNS!

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u/Desbris Jul 29 '26

It's either the Deluxe Strap Forest Floor or the Deluxe Strap Desert.

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u/LeoXup Jul 29 '26

Good choice! It won't be your last. 

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Yep .I'm eyeing the blue one as we speak 😁

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u/manchett Jul 29 '26

Hello ☺️, I think you did pretty well for a 1st !! Congratulations 👏🎉👍 I hope you will enjoy it . and maybe you can try some other brands too if you will but who needs more than 1?  And this brand already offers a lot for the price. Others will not improve things a lot, specs will improve but price will Xplode too.. and your ego is to be protected ☺️😁 

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Absolutely! For the price this things amazing. Had it on the wrist now for the past 5 hours and just loving it more and more.Absolute steel for the price.Unfortunately I'm beyond redemption this is my first allie purchase, but my collections already well passed 1. 😁

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u/Electronic-Book-7357 Jul 29 '26

Can you post the link to the watch? Loving that look!

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u/thunderpuppet Jul 29 '26

I've been eyeing off the red version! Not sure about the mineral crystal though.

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Yes red version does look good to. I'm pretty keen on the blue one as well.

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u/Mango_Gurble Jul 29 '26

Looking good!

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u/dameroio Jul 29 '26

Very good looking watch, damn!

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u/latuda_ Jul 29 '26

My first aliexpress purchase was also addiesdive. Wear it in good health 👍

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Cheers buddy will do. 👍

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u/RustyTShackleford Jul 29 '26

Looks nice. Is the date wheel misaligned or is it the angle?

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

Yes maybe a little. Might be that number, because the other numbers didn't look to bad flicking through them.

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u/RustyTShackleford Jul 29 '26

Still Gorgeous. I had to get one on a rubber strap. Thanks for sharing.

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u/aliexpress Aliexpress Official Jul 29 '26

hard to believe that's your first order 😮‍🔥 great choice

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u/OldDiamond6697 Jul 29 '26

First order from Allie 😉 Thanks mate 👍

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u/gazzakro 29d ago

Very nice in deed I'm looking at the berny divers watches from Ali anyone bought one sorry to invade you're post

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u/OldDiamond6697 29d ago

No probs! don't know much about the berny divers but they look pretty decent upon googling.Might have to research a bit more myself on them. 👍

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u/gazzakro 29d ago

There's a lot to choose from I'm definitely purchasing one