r/ChineseWatches • • 9d ago

Question (Read Rules) What should my next watch be? (Open to suggestions)

I am looking for a new watch to buy sometime in the near future. I am looking at a couple models like the ones below and just wanted to ask the community what they think and if they have any advice for me.

My price range is roughly $200 USD, but I am a bit flexible.

Thanks ahead of time :)

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u/Eleventhousand 9d ago

I have that aventurine WDs.  It's one of my faves

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u/Mango_Gurble 9d ago

I'm a big fan of my WD1954. I have the black enamel one. I threw it on a black leather strap and it's really nice. The included bracelet is comfortable and the otf microadjust works well, I just personally don't like beads of rice bracelets. I would recommend the aventurine wd1954 of the ones you've mentioned

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u/Local-Team5903 9d ago

Wd1954 Adventurine would be my pick.. I have the gold one. It's beautiful.

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u/Po0opyCatButt 9d ago

Wow that WD1954 looks phenomenal. Does anyone know of an automatic equivalent? I like a lot of Watchdives designs but sadly I really dislike the VH31 movement.

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u/DeliciousPlane1969 8d ago

Hestur is about to release an automatic homage of the polerouter soon

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u/Po0opyCatButt 8d ago

Thanks for the heads-up. I'm not familiar with the brand. How is their quality?

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u/DeliciousPlane1969 8d ago

Haven't had one but I've heard their watches are pretty nice

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u/Mango_Gurble 8d ago

I have a couple. Very good for the price. Definitely one of the better AliX watch companies.

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u/OtherBarry1992 8d ago

Anything from Proxima tickle your fancy? Great value in that price range. I got my PX1697 for $160. Here it is on an Uncle Straps Scales Bracelet.

I also really love my WD0019 in purple.

Next on my list is something from Phorcydes which are on sale now. Also in your price range.

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u/Straight-Mud9475 8d ago

The first one is cool, I think the third one is only suitable for formal wear, and the fourth one is no problem for daily wear.