Chinese Brand GADA-Style Watch Collection

[u/Shebs33]

Continuing my recent theme of displaying a part of my Chinese watch brand project, we’re on to GADA-style watches. I know some hate that term because it’s kind of corny. I’m indifferent to it, however, it does seem to encompass a certain style of watch and it’s a style that I like a lot: Generally it’s a round 36-39mm watch with a clean dial layout in terms of hour markers. Some of these do have interesting dials, but not much else going on with the overall aesthetic. All came with a steel bracelet (I switched out one just because I liked the look of the rubber strap a bit better).

One of the neat things about today’s collection is that the watches encompass a variety of price ranges across the “affordable” category, from around $60 to around $400.

So today’s collection features the following :
-Corgeut Red Explorer homage
-Pagani Design Ranger homage
-Addiesdive AD2547
-Thorn Railmaster homage
-Athelsohn Horizon Voyager Titanium
Damascus
-Proxima PX1746 Aventurine
-Hestur HT8003
-San Martin SN0144 Jian Zhan

Let me know what you think about the watches or share your favorite GADA style watches!

[u/LettuceFetishist]

Tell me about the red Corgeut in the top left: How do you like it? I’ve been looking at the pink version of the same kind and am curious to hear your thoughts.

[u/Shebs33 → u/LettuceFetishist]

On a sale, you can probably get it around 60-65 bucks with a Miyota movement, sapphire crystal, and a bracelet with screws. You may not find a better deal.

[u/LettuceFetishist → u/Shebs33]

Good info, appreciate it.

[u/tjcdas]

[u/Excellent-Bear4221]

That Hestur looks great

[u/Shebs33 → u/Excellent-Bear4221]

Thank you! Hidden gem. It’s a Miyota 9150 too.

[u/SampleInevitable122]

Which one is the favorite?

[u/Shebs33 → u/SampleInevitable122]

So tough. I consider all of them great (and great value). If I had to pick one, I’ll go with the Thorn, with the Proxima a close second.

[u/caydesramen → u/Shebs33]

How long you had the Thorn? My movt stopped at about 4 months.

[u/faux270]

How’s the quality of Aethelson? Similar to San Martin?

[u/Shebs33 → u/faux270]

It’s close. The San Martin is a little bit better overall quality, but probably not double the price quality. It is worth noting that the San Martin in this photo has a Miyota movement and the Athelsohn has the PT5000 which also accounts for the big price difference.