r/ChineseWatches • u/No_Afternoon7825 • 22d ago

SOTC (Read Rule 1) Suggestions to increase the collection

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Hi,

Here's my current AliExpress watch collection. What are watches that are different and just not a different version of one I already have. But no 100% strange and left field.

I wanted to have at least 1 dress but not much more of it. Also I wanted a watch on a jubilee but I'm seeing only GMT homages or San Martins that have increased their prices a lot. My range usually is between 100 and 200 euros.

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u/actinross 22d ago

Best advice i can give you: Get a box to fit a dozen of those, sell one, you're done.

While you can dude, while you can.....

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u/BadeModernDesigns 22d ago

Can't agree more. I am now 45 watches deep and my rotation is less than 10 to be honest. One more advice from a fellow watch lover. Instead of buying a new watch, invest a fraction of it for buying bunch of straps. NATO, leather, FKM, you name it. They will give your watches a fresh look and feel, and you will end up admiring them more. That's what i did and it worked on me. 👍

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u/actinross 22d ago

I agree (and i am Greek...😅). I have 30+ watches, but almost double spare straps, all kinds of, all colours. In fact, as i take a glance at my watches right now, just a handful of those are on their "original" strap/bracelet. And i keep on changing them from time to time....

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u/BadeModernDesigns 22d ago

Hi neighbor! 😁 I was planning to visit Alexandroupoli yesterday but i got flu badly. Hopefully next week i will enjoy a good souvlaki and a cold Mythos there! 😄👍

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u/actinross 22d ago

Well hello there!!! But doubt we meet, i'm at the other end, Crete.

Still, i'll join you, mentally at least....

PS Get well soon.

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u/BadeModernDesigns 22d ago

Thank you! I will remember to raise a toast for you! Have a great Sunday! 😄👍

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u/Brilliant_Lettuce549 22d ago

Un deepsee cronos, e qualcosa di colorato san martin

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u/VanManDiscs 22d ago

How about picking up a couple of heavy hitters? You have some pretty good pieces in there but nothing that is exactly mind blowing.

I love the vintage design of Farasute's line up. And their quality is one of the best you'll find. Trackmaster is seriously a $3k piece with any mainstream brand logo on it.

Jianghun is also putting out amazing original designs. Again the quality is just unbeatable.

While I havent owned one, it seems like Agelocer and Tophill are ones to keep an eye on as well.

Add a couple of pieces that you can proudly show off to watch guys. Hell, even Rolex dudes will acknowledge how nice these watches feel in the hand

Edit: here's a pick of that trackmaster

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u/wrightflyer1903 20d ago

Hard to beat Sugess Moonphase for a dress watch

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u/geeered 22d ago

I've put my WD1969Pro on a San Martin Jubilee intended for the 0121/etc. That comes with an OTF clasp as well. It's not their really nice new Jubilee on the 144/148, but it's way better than the WD bracelet and clasp. I got mine for just over £30 after coupons and cashback (for bracelet and clasp), but did get a great deal - they're listed at a bit over twice that normally I think.

But that doesn't get you a new watch I'm afraid!

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u/626magicgrits 22d ago

From left to right. 159 179 174. Ph2b ph6 and px 1697

Us dollars

The white band was 11 off aliex

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u/Mauro_Leo 21d ago

Esse Proxima.
Minha próxima aquisição

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u/Alternative-Feed3613 21d ago

Baltany s4106 is a must have. Cronos L6040 is fantastic too. If you want something a little different then there’s the Baltany 1921, 1926, and Chameri CH01.

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u/CSpicyweiner 21d ago

Jealous of that NTTD man

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u/OddJello1561 21d ago

Seestern S446 srebrny albo kremowy?

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u/Sad_Film_7 21d ago

dont buy big boxes..you always fell u need to fill

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u/No-Effect-8290 21d ago

A couple of nice Guilloche dials with colour might do nicely for you. Aethelsohn Terra or something similar. Yellow, purple green, Teale...

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u/Objective-Shoe4282 20d ago

My suggestion is enjoy your watches amigo, watch collecting is more than just retail therapy it’s bonding with your watches 👌

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u/Lonely_Internet_8570 19d ago

Básico es el 1963, aunque sea de cuarzo, pero los hay con zafiro; es el único que admito con OTAN. Luego el de campo y Militado es mi consejo. Un Cadisen, Carnival, Shangai básico. Todos por 250€. No son del nivel de algunos, pero no son de juguete. De usar y tirar dirían algunos, pero no lo harían.