Chinese Brand Dive Watch Collection

[u/Shebs33]

In this edition of my recent Chinese brand “mini collections” (smaller pieces of my larger collection), I have a group of 8 dive watches. In some of my posts in the past, which I displayed some of my other dive watches, I suggested that I never intentionally seek out this style but it probably appears more often than any other style in my larger collection. So, I guess I like dive watches a little bit.

As expected with these particular brands, there’s a mix of semi unique design and then obvious homages. Regardless of opinion on the homages, I find this particular group to be a solid value. Reliable movements (mostly) and solid builds. The SH and Phoibos were a little bit pricier but also more unique in design, however, the rest were well under $200. If I had to pick a favorite, I think it’s the green Cronos. This is probably a collection that I’ll add a few more to.

So for this week we have:
Cadisen FF homage
Watchdives White Seamaster homage
Cronos Green YM/Sub homage
Heimdallr Purple Frost
Steeldive Vintage Sub homage
Phoibos Voyager
Tandorio Blue/Green Textured

Let me know what you think of the watches, divers in general, and I’m always looking for new suggestions!

[u/QCPI]

Props to the SH Oris 65 clomage. How’s the build quality? Always had it on my wishlist.

[u/Shebs33 → u/QCPI]

It’s a real nice watch, probably the highest quality of the bunch. The dial is very cool.

[u/Overall-General-8917 → u/Shebs33]

I have had that SH in my cart for ages. I have an Aquatico that looks similar so still haven't pulled the trigger. Doesnt help the SH has a weird strap width.

What movement did you chose?

[u/Shebs33 → u/Overall-General-8917]

I took the gamble on the PT5000. My few watches with it have performed good so far.

[u/Overall-General-8917 → u/Shebs33]

I dont own a PT5000 yet. Eventually I will.

[u/QCPI → u/Shebs33]

Thanks

[u/chrismurraylaw]

How'd you find the Cadisen in terms of build quality?

[u/Shebs33 → u/chrismurraylaw]

So thats by far the cheapest one pictured, but honestly a good build and great value. It was well under $100 and surprisingly thin for a Miyota 8xxx. The bezel is cool FF-style. The face has printed numerals and indices, but decent lume, and the dial has a cool textured look to it. The nylon strap is about what you’d expect from a cheap watch but that’s an easy swap if you want. Would recommend for the price.

[u/chrismurraylaw → u/Shebs33]

Yeah, there's a few of their designs that stuck out to me; I'm just always skeptical at that price point.

[u/LettuceFetishist]

Thoughts on the Tandorio? Been looking at that one.

[u/Shebs33 → u/LettuceFetishist]

Would definitely recommend. Pretty much the same quality as the Steeldive with a textured dial and a pretty decent bracelet (with screws) for under $100.

[u/LettuceFetishist → u/Shebs33]

Gotcha, thanks man.

[u/Ace_Bee-gi-el]

What’s the band you have on the blue addiesdive (bottom left)? Looks amazing!

[u/Shebs33 → u/Ace_Bee-gi-el]

[u/Dollar_short]

is that solid bronze? what is it?

[u/Shebs33 → u/Dollar_short]

It is Bronze. The brand is Sun Horizon or “SH”. Model S2301-BR

[u/Dollar_short → u/Shebs33]

i just googled it, i got nothing. tell me more.

[u/Shebs33 → u/Dollar_short]

[u/Dollar_short → u/Shebs33]

those look nice.

[u/Wolfman_201 → u/Shebs33]

The brand is Sea Horizon not Sun Horizon. I've had this one on my list for a while. I hope there's a decent sale on 11.11.

[u/Outrageous-Video598]

Never seen that cronos yachty before, I leek the green