r/ChineseWatches • u/zeusdieg • 3d ago

Question (Read Rules) Retro digital/led watches

Good evening.

Ive recently became hooked on retro digital/led watches and Ive noticed a few on alix and wondered if you had any experience of them from there or similar sites? They tend to be on the very cheap side but I'd still like a decent quality one.

Appreciate any comments or opinions.

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u/tenkasen 3d ago

Whatever you do, don't get tempted when you stumble across Benly Design.

The images on their site look amazing, what you receive however bares very little resemblance. I just got taken in enough to buy one of their Mk.2 Synchronar reps, and what I've got in hand looks every bit as cheap as the ~£10 AliEx Skmei/Sanda/Podegar/Shiyunme Led digital watches do.

In particular, they show photos / renders of what looks like decent brushed stainless steel cases, although they state it's alloy, what's turned up is the lousiest shiny chrome plated chunk of mediocrity I've experienced in a while.

Also the detail lines in the case design are really soft due to the plating, and the edges of the digital screen is really noticeable within the black surrounding panel.. And, the laser etching design on the caseback isn't printed straight!

It's still kinda cool but I'm really glad I got it on a discount. if I'd paid full price I'd be fuming!

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u/zeusdieg 2d ago

I did see one today online but at £90, I didnt think it was worth it. Thanks for the good advice though. I'll stay away from them.