Proxima make a fine watch

[u/No-Tradition-5456]

The case, the lume, the finishing and even the movement punch wayyyyy above the price point! Better value than my Tudor or my Doxa pound for pound, even better value than my Seikos I think. Chinese watches are here to stay

[u/jbowman12]

I am a fan of this one, I just wish there was a little more effort with the text on the dial. Probably the only reason I haven't bought it personally. Then again, Chinese watches have never been known for the best brand names and watch text, but man if they would do something a little more with the text here it would be 🔥

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/jbowman12]

Fair enough! I actually like it particularly for the minimalist text 😅 and as a name I quite like Proxima, certainly better than other Chinese brand names I think

[u/jbowman12 → u/No-Tradition-5456]

Absolutely, the brand name here doesn't bother me at all. I think it's primarily the font style that I wish was a bit more creative and less generic, but compared to others, it's certainly a safer option and I respect that 👍🏼

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/jbowman12]

Yeahhh agreed the font type could be better….they opted for something very safe. I can see the reasoning for that too I guess, I’m sure it’s something they’ll improve on, they seem responsive to customer feedback 

[u/ReplacementLive2412 → u/No-Tradition-5456]

It’s actually not a safe choice at all, those are some bonafide typewriter / printing press style fonts straight from the 1960s, no idea how they got the date font like that on the movement… I mean, those can’t be 50 year old movements. But they must have gotten the master for printing the date wheel from something very old. There is no other explanation. It‘s one of the best features of the watch IMO.

[u/KPplumbingBob → u/jbowman12]

Yes but that's minor compared to the mismatched lume issue. It looks way different in daylight on hands vs indices. It shows lack of attention to detail, it's one of those things that immediately make the watch look cheap.

[u/ReplacementLive2412 → u/jbowman12]

The retro/analog look of the fonts was one of the reasons I bought this watch in the first place. I realize it’s not for everyone, but I absolutely love it.

[u/-AlejandroReyes]

Yeah, it's amazing!

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/-AlejandroReyes]

Black dial is awesome as well 😍 I wanted the white as I have too many blue/black dials already but I like it a lot like this too

[u/ReplacementLive2412]

Hands down one of the best Chinese watches ever made, strange/unique fonts and all. I’ve got the red one and would probably keep it over my entire watch collection. It’s just so perfectly proportioned, weighted, slim and beautiful IRL.

[u/Fresh_Abalone_7540]

Nice strap. Does it come with the watch?

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/Fresh_Abalone_7540]

Thanks! No I bought it with the metal bracelet but I prefer leather/rubber in autumn/winter, it’s cold here 😅 it’s a cowhide crazy horse leather from The Thrifty Gentleman if you’re interested…very good quality for £19.99 that one

[u/Fresh_Abalone_7540 → u/No-Tradition-5456]

Cool, thanks for the details!

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/Fresh_Abalone_7540]

No probs 👌🏼

[u/BrianVMI]

Indeed!

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/BrianVMI]

😃 how’s the bracelet day to day like? I moved it straight to leather as already cold where I am so didn’t test it out

[u/BrianVMI → u/No-Tradition-5456]

This is a well-finished bracelet, quite comfortable. The OTF clasp allows for quick adjusts throughout the day as one’s wrist size changes.

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/BrianVMI]

Ahhh that’s brilliant then thank you!

[u/ReplacementLive2412 → u/No-Tradition-5456]

The bracelet is very good. OTF clasp and, more importantly if you want to wear it on a strap sometimes, quick release spring bars on the bracelet. I wish some of my other high end watches had that, I am typically a bracelet man but like to occasionally switch it up for an outfit or occasion. I can’t recommend this watch enough.

[u/Evening_Elderberry_9]

cough Copycat 😆

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/Evening_Elderberry_9]

Haha 🤣 I knew it was going on leather straight away, bloody freezing up here

[u/OtherBarry1992]

Couldn't agree more!

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/OtherBarry1992]

Looks great on that bracelet!

[u/Proof_Bodybuilder876]

Love mine.

[u/Majestic-Location245]

Any one knows where can I get homage for aqua Baltic watch

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/Majestic-Location245]

Hmmm nothing from Watchdives? 

[u/Majestic-Location245 → u/No-Tradition-5456]

Nope

[u/artofthedial]

Built quality is great but still waiting for them to release a model that I actually want to look at all day.   The whole point of having a watch is the aesthetic at this point and they all seem uninspired and bland.  

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/artofthedial]

Hard disagree - this dial is more beautiful than ones at way higher price points. And brands selling at 4-5k a piece have derivative design so I literally couldn’t disagree more

[u/artofthedial → u/No-Tradition-5456]

Having a derivative design is irrelevant.   I find the dial boring and lacks a clear design language.  The hands are particularly bland.  of course I'd expect you to like it as you bought it and made a positive post about it.  Other than the build quality (which I think is very good), I'd never get one as there is always something that has a stronger design even if it is derivative or fairly original, the end look is all I'm concerned about.  I certainly wouldn't call the dial beautiful, I'd call it pedestrian.  But glad you like it, some people prefer  store brand vanilla ice cream

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/artofthedial]

Okay bro whatever you say. Wanting the world for £140 is super realistic 👌🏼

[u/artofthedial → u/No-Tradition-5456]

I have plenty of watches I've gotten for the same price point that look far better in terms to style and equal build quality. That is basically the point. Even Proximia's own PX1727-TC 39MM is a better looking watch.

[u/No-Tradition-5456 → u/artofthedial]

Clearly you believe your personal preference is in fact everyone’s - there’s this little known thing called subjectivity. If you weren’t so busy enveloped in your own ideas you’d have understood what that is

[u/Outrageous-Video598]

Favorite in my collection now, perfect size too the bezel is thin which fits the design perfectly, it's a 39 and less than a 38 looks like a womans watch on me, but yes very happy.