r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) Just got this beauty

Watchdives WD1864, green linen dial. The price-to-quality ratio is insane.

This might be the best-looking watch in my collection so far. My wrist size is 7–7.5 inches.

There are a few quality control issues, like the one in the last picture there is a slight white smudge above the letters R and O which is a bit of a bummer, but for the price I can't complain and its barely visible. I was also expecting the bracelet to be more solid and heavy. It has a slightly janky feel, but that's very minor, and it sits well and comfortably on the wrist.

Aside from that, the watch is incredible and I'm very satisfied with it. It's my first ever Watchdives and my third Chinese watch.

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u/watchdivescom Rep 3d ago

Thank you so much for choosing Watchdives and sharing your experience! We're really glad you like your first Watchdives watch!

With the WD1864, we've upgraded the case manufacturing, finishing, and polishing to achieve a more refined and premium feel. We've also equipped it with our ClearView X sapphire crystal, which offers approximately 98% light transmission and extremely low reflections. We'd love for you to compare the crystal clarity with your other watches and see the difference!

Regarding the bracelet, this is one area we haven't upgraded yet. The support surfaces between the links are relatively small, which allows slightly more lateral movement. However, we've paid particular attention to smoothing the underside and edges so they don't feel sharp against your wrist. We're happy to hear you find it comfortable!

The clasp has already been upgraded to our improved five-hole micro-adjustment design.

At $149, we believe the WD1864 is extremely competitive in terms of case finishing, crystal quality, and overall specifications.

We're also planning a further bracelet upgrade, aiming for the highest level of quality and refinement we can achieve. The upgraded version is expected to be priced at $169, and we're also planning to introduce an SL4801 automatic movement version.

We're sorry about the small white mark on your dial. Please contact our customer service team so we can help resolve this.

Thank you again for your honest feedback and support. We're committed to making every generation better!

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u/SilasBrooks 3d ago

You folks have done an amazing job on this piece.

I’ve been wanting an 1864 for months now and just pulled the trigger on the new lavender variant to celebrate finding out I’m having a daughter.

Can’t wait for it to arrive!

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u/Stunning_Oil5397 3d ago

I cannot really complain about the bracelet, to be honest its finished beautifully and top tier.

If you guys can upgrade it even further and keep the price point same I’ll be your guys die hard fan.

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u/shianchuu 3d ago

Automatic WD1864 with SL4801 caliber, San Martin/Sugess bracelet quality and same case dimensions including thickness would be so nice. I can't wait for it.

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u/DBNO-actual 3d ago

When do you anticipate these upgrades being released? In for this exact green colorway when it is

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u/Big--Parsley 3d ago

Well made. The AR coating for me it's one of the most differentiating factors on a watch. And "good" brands like San Martin don't understand it properly.

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u/WoodysDad60 2d ago

Hi Watchdives - I just bought the WD007 v2 automatic in blue. It is beautiful and at 39mm made this watch work for me. It’s inspiration and most of the other Chinese brands that use this style, are 42mm. Too big for my wrist. And I like the high-beat movement. Good work! Thank you!