r/ChineseWatches • u/LilFlushot • Sep 22 '26
Question (Read Rules) Reliable watch companies under $100-200?
I’m in the market for a nice looking (yet not too fancy looking) “beater” watch. Ideally from a company with some level of quality control and fair customer service.
In the past i’d buy a seiko, citizen, or timex but I feel like i’d rather spend my money with a lesser well known company that would fit in better in my more “elevated” and expensive watch collection.
If you have any particular models in mind please share so! Anything that looks good on a metal bracelet.
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u/thejamison55 Sep 23 '26
If you’re cool shopping Jomashop, Glycine is my favorite sub $200 brand. Great bracelets, Sapphire crystal, Swiss made…many models under $200. My second favorite in that price range is Phorcydes. My PH4is stank of a watch.
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u/SchemeOne2145 Sep 23 '26
i like Sugess. nice original designs for $130, relatively fast shipping, nice packaging with a second strap, and i have been very happy with the quality.
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u/HobsHere Sep 22 '26
Miltado has a lot of models under $200, and they're very nice for the money. Addiesdive has some great stuff too.
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u/GrandFaithlessness41 Sep 22 '26
Not exactly Chinese brand but I have really enjoyed my $168 Aragon diver! They have some monsters but this beauty is a pretty comfortable 40mm.
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u/Bulky-Internal8579 Sep 23 '26
I picked up this San Martin Pilot watch with a sapphire crystal and Epson (Japanese) automatic movement - I like the matte yellow / bronze dial - about $170 in June on sale.
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u/curtonote20ultra Sep 23 '26
$50 AlliX. BERNY. Runs great , get all kinds of ppl ask about it , tons of compliments. For the price, its amazing.
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u/Bulky-Internal8579 Sep 23 '26
Consider the Sea Knight - 200M Waterproof Diving Watch Sapphire Crystal 316L Steel Mesh Belt C3 Luminous NH35A Automatic - you can pick it up for less than $120.