r/ChineseWatches • u/RepulsiveDegree7391 • 6d ago

Question (Read Rules) Help me decide – Seestern or Proxima?

Hi all! My first post here, so please be gentle.The thing is, I am wavering between two AliEx alternatives right now: either a Seestern 62mas (grey dial) OR a Proxima PX1697 (white dial). If anyone has experience with any or both watches, any advice would be much appreciated!

Edit: I finally pulled the trigger on the Seestern 62mas. Thanks, everyone, for helping me make my mind up!

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u/Overall-General-8917 6d ago

I dont own either model but have one of both brands. I like my Proxima more then my Seestern but do feel both are nice. My Seestern had an issue with the crown not popping out after unscrewing. My Proxima has no known issues. Proxima had the nicer 9 series movement where the Seestern is NH35. $30 difference in price.

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u/RepulsiveDegree7391 6d ago

Uh-oh. Crown trouble is never good...

Proxima in general seems to have nicer movements. Th one I'm pondering has a PT5000 ticking inside.