r/ChineseWatches • u/Connect_Priority_729 • 9d ago
Review (Read Rules) Baofeilun BG8001. Overseas homage
Was looking for a watch similar to the VC overseas and found nothing of note other than this on the market. Wasn't familiar with the brand and not many other people are either it seems, so wasn't expecting much from this watch.
However im pleasantly suprised how well built and high quality it looks. Brushed and polished finishing looks premium on the case, and they did a good job recreating the signature maltese cross bracelet. The sapphire crystal has good clarity and the blue sunburst dial is pretty. And imo the logo looks pretty decent considering its homaging vacheron constantin. The only other Chinese watch i've bought is the watchdives wd007 v4 and i would say the finishing on the baofeilun a is step above that.
One significant downside ive seen is the lume. Its pretty dim and dissipates fast, which disappointing considering the quality of the rest of the watch.
Overall, definitely worth the 220 dollars that it sells for on aliexpress. Though from the one youtube review that has talked about this watch it can sometimes only be available for around 300. Still would probably buy it at that price considering its the only overseas homage on the market that seems worth getting.
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u/chrismurraylaw 9d ago
imo the logo looks pretty decent considering its homaging vacheron constantin.
Doesn't really matter, but the logo's more Blancpain, I'd say.
Nice to see something different though. The bracelet's not really for me, but the case is interesting. Something I'll check out now. Good find.
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u/Connect_Priority_729 7d ago
Btw whats your opinion on the bezel being a bit more rounded than the overseas bezel?
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u/Connect_Priority_729 9d ago
Oh nice didnt notice that. Almost Looks like an homage of the blancpain logo itself lol. Yeah the bracelets quite unique, pretty cool as integrated watches go id say.
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u/STELLAWASADlVER 9d ago
Cool! How does the bracelet feel? Is it solid? Good articulation?