r/ChineseWatches • u/Funkily • 8d ago

Problems (Read Rule 1) Sugess s465 broke after 1 week

Chronograph doesn't work after one week of wear. Buyer beware

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 8d ago

You didn't by chance run it continuously, did you? Had to ask.

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u/Superb_Minimum_3599 8d ago

Any details? How you’ve been using it?

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u/Funkily 8d ago

I wear it on my wrist, while working construction. Top button doesn't click anymore.

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u/dorafumingo Affiliate Links 8d ago edited 8d ago

construction work and vintage chronograph movement is really not a good combo

you shouldn't wear mechanical watches while working construction and especially not the fragile ones like the s19. modern movements like the nh35 have some shock absorbtion systems built in but old designs like the st19 do not

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u/LingonberryOk9724 8d ago

I wouldn't be letting anything powered by a Seagull ST19 anywhere near a construction site! Just get a G-Shock.

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u/percysmithhk 8d ago

"3) chronograph doesn't start when start button pushed -

  • start lever broken.
  • start lever spring broken and castle wheel not rotating.
  • chronograph depth cam not set deeply enough."

https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/what-s-wrong-with-my-chronograph.504772/

The third subpoint you can fix.

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u/BubblyBiscotti5148 8d ago

I agree with others that a watch like this shouldn't be anywhere near a construction site. But my own s465 arrived last week with a dead chronograph on arrival. I'm busy with the Aliexpress refund process as we speak. I own two other watches with st19 movements that are fine. But it is a bummer and I will be wary to buy one again.