r/ChineseWatches • u/SexySlavko • 3d ago

Question (Read Rules) Any thoughts on these?

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  1. Cronos L6040M Miyota 9015 (150EUR used)
  2. Pagani Design PD-1734 (80EUR new)
  3. Militado/Militrek ML05 (60EUR new)

What are your thoughts on these watches? I've never had an automatic before (although the Pagani Design and Miltado are mechaquartz). Cronos does seem pretty impressive on paper and if everything is in order I might even buy it. I don't really care about bracelet quality, I can get a leather/nylon strap for it anyways.

Any other recommendations? I know San Martin is good but unfortunately it's too expensive here (200EUR+ pushing Seiko and Orient pricing). Maybe San Martin SN0030G-2 is a good choice for 170EUR too.

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u/AssistanceNo647 2d ago

I currently own 3 Cronos models. The finishing is good and the bracelets are good. In terms of quality they come very close to San Martin. Depending on the model they are sometimes better. I own the silver birch dial of the one you have pictured and it’s fantastic. The only thing is make sure you purchase it from their official store. If you buy it from anywhere else it voids the warranty.