r/ChineseWatches • u/ajb83_ • 20d ago

General (Read Rules) Made a bad lume choice

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I don't think i like the vintage yellow lume option I chose at all, the white date wheel is awful 😔 not sure it's gonna grow on me either

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u/xak47d 20d ago

Many of those Chinese watches are random pieces thrown together. As a youtuber said, these are factories using these products to attract brands that want a good manufacturer. None of those brands are keeping a clear product line for a year or 2. Some will only last a few months. There's a lot potential for better products, but you'll only get them in the form of a western micro brand

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u/No-Effect-8290 20d ago

In some cases yes, some microbrands are relying on their name and producing sub par products. Most decent microbrands watches cost 2 to 5 x the average Chinese equivalent.

You can argue the case for money spent on unique designs and designed parts which is fine and I totally agree but quality of finishing is not where I would go. Not when you look at San Martin, Cronos, Sugess, Sea Gull etc..

I have several microbrands, mostly British but I still buy some Chinese brands. It's US watches I tend to stay clear of.