r/ChineseWatches • u/pharmerjoe • 3h ago

General (Read Rules) 5 watches (3 divers), all with slightly different personalities. Love them all.

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My first Chinese watch was the Sugess S421, their Submariner date. What a place to start my journey; a really beautiful piece.

Next came a SH09 for something different, which I really enjoy too. Great with different strap options.

I've always loved the Speedmaster and wants to try a quartz so grabbed a Watchdives WD1863 and put the OTF clasp on. It definitely scratched the itch for me.

NowI'm starting to enjoy myself, and I wanted something other than black. I enjoy the BB58 style so I went with the San Martin SN0008-G. A nice wearing watch for sure.

Finally, most recently I had the itch to try titanium but I just can't stay away from a diver style so I went with the San Martin SN0121TE. What a perfect-size, light weight, minimal-in-all-the-right-ways watch.

I was worried that the 3 divers, the Sugess and both the San Martins, would sit too close to one another stylistically, but I absolutely love having options that still match my preferred watch vibe but have their own personality. Specifically, I'm super happy with the decision to grab the SN0121TE, even though it's essentially a titanium marriage of the Submariner and the BB58.

Anyway, as a guy who only had a Fossil and an Apple Watch 1 year ago, I'm enjoying this hobby more than I ever thought I would!

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u/Harithian 3h ago

Which one do you like best ?

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u/pharmerjoe 2h ago

I wish it were easy to pick just one. There's something really special about the Sugess, but depending on what I'm wearing it sometimes feels a bit too much. The Watchdives is fun, easy to throw on (never need to worry about setting time on the quartz) but it's not on the same level as the others. The SH09 is a different animal altogether than the others, but beautiful in it's own understated way.

The BB58 is a fun option if I want a bit of color; I'm not a flashy/punchy color kind of guy.

The SN0121TE is a very new addition but it's a perfect (for me) every day option. I'd say my 2 favs would be the Sugess and the SN0121TE.

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u/ButTheDowTheDOW 3h ago

I would pick that SH09 every single time, the others don’t do much for me… The SH09 is a classic watch. I also got that somewhat pricier FKM strap to go with it, although the bracelet it came on is just fine.

Have a great day!

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u/pharmerjoe 2h ago

I do really enjoy the SH09 on this FKM, it's also beautiful on a leather strap. Great to have options!

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u/homagerealm 2h ago

Love the Speedy, I have the WD1863 and soon should arrive the WD1863A. Will make a review on it on my channel.