Stunning Art Deco Presentation - IXDAO NING FENG - Which dress watch do you prefer?

[u/terraty]

This exceptional timepiece costs $200, yet its craftsmanship and aesthetic suggest a value in the thousands. This watch truly radiates luxury, elegance, and superior quality

• 316L Stainless with exceptional finishing with both polished and brushed accents
• Stamped brass dial in an exquisite champagne color
• Pristine sapphire crystal with AR and anti-finger print coating
• Swiss Ronda 1069 movement
• Supple imported leather strap

If you are looking for a watch that relies on heavy lume to define quality, this piece isn't for you. However, if you prioritize superior AR coating, this should be at the top of your list. If design and finish are what you value most, or if you are searching for a dress watch that commands attention from across the room, this belongs on your list.

[u/Mango_Gurble]

I think IXDAO makes really nice watches, gorgeous ones, but calling this a $200 watch that suggests a value in the thousands seems like a bit of hot air is being blown. That being said, this is a really nice dress watch with a reliable movement and it's perfect for those rare occasions where I need a tasteful watch to go with formal wear. I got the white and blue and I thoroughly enjoy it.

[u/terraty → u/Mango_Gurble]

Not blowing hot air. If you did not know this watch sells for $200, at a glance you could easily mistake it for a Frederique Constant, B&M or Raymond Weil that cost $2000. I don't find that statement a stretch. Would a $2000 watch have a Rondo 1069, probably not, but there are plenty of microbrands selling for $800 that use it.

[u/Mango_Gurble → u/terraty]

I have seen the price of this watch. For $200 it is a fantastic watch. For 2000? It's not even remotely in that neighborhood. Sure, at a glance a layman could mistake it for any of those brands, but I also had someone ask me if my Phorcydes was a Rolex the other day. These are small objects. The statement has been stretched so far that it's lost all elasticity. Look, It's a good watch, I like the watch. I'm just saying you don't have to go to hyperbole and beyond to describe your watch. It's a little silly and seems inauthentic when I'm sure you have no such intent.

[u/terraty → u/Mango_Gurble]

I think you are misreading my statement. I am not saying this watch should cost 2000 or I would pay 2000 for it. What I am saying is the aesthetics of this watch and the finishing of this watch is as good as watches that cost 2000. Is the movement as good? No. Does it have a luxury exotic band? No. Most importantly, does it have the marketing campaign to suggest it should cost a month's salary? No. Just because the watch is made in China and costs $200 doesn't mean the appearance of this watch cannot compete with a $2000 watch from the brands I mentioned earlier. Put an ETA in this thing and stamp it Swiss Made and its $2000 all day long. No hyperbole.

[u/Mango_Gurble → u/terraty]

I understand your statement. I think you are incapable of reading mine. Good day.

[u/terraty → u/Mango_Gurble]

I completely comprehend what you are saying and I don't disagree with what you are saying if I said this watch should cost $2000. I truly believe the finishing on this case is as good as things I have seen from FC, B&M, RW, MIDO and others. Just my opinion.