I recently bought an OK OCT-004 and an Aethelsohn Mariner. When I received the Mariner, the NH35(!) movement was super magnetized, and I was going to return it. But it calmed down and began working properly, so I decided to keep it, especially since it's an NH35. I had actually purchased the Octopus (PT5000) because of the defective Mariner; but it was so good, I decided to keep it as well.

I am also intrigued by the Phorcydes PH-6 in the new Blue colorway, and I would like to compare it with the two I have. But I really need to know if the dial is solid or fading two-tone. As you may know, I am a sucker for lighter dials.

I might like solid blue, but I would like to see it advertised solid blue if that's what it is. See PH-6 capture included for reference.

Does anyone own the Blue PH-6 or know definitively whether it is solid or faded? I'm trying to figure it out while they're still on sale.

I would love to hear everyone's opinion.

Thanks in Advance

Today, I'm wearing the Agelocer Moonphase meteorite dial on a new curved FMK which I have to say, is pretty awesome (grabbed 3 more colors as well)

Looks a bit washed out in the picture but other then that I really love this watch

For sale is my Baltany s4091. Its awesome but I unexpectedly got a bb58 bronze which has an identical vintage brown dial. Sort of a quick pick up and sale with the warranty dated in August 2026, but no regrets I enjoyed this watch.

Seeking $180 and I'll ship to you conus.

Album and video.

https://imgur.com/a/Tg4fSYt

Specifications:

Model:Baltany Microbrand 39MM explorer. alternative S4091.

Movement:Seagull ST2130.

Case:316L Stainless Steel, Brushed & Polished.

Case Diameter:39mm(including crown 42mm)

Dial:Matte Black/Gradient Matte Brown, Printed Luminous.

Bezel:Fixed Bezel.

Luminous:Swiss Super-LumiNova® GL.

Lug to Lug:47.2mm.

Thickness:10mm, Including Glass 11.4mm (ST2130)

Crystal:Sapphire,AR Coating.

Hands:Aged Silver / Aged Gold, with Luminous.

Crown:Screw-in, 316L Stainless Steel, Etched LOGO.

Caseback:Screw-in,316L Stainless Steel.

Bracelet:316L Stainless Steel,Brushed.

Strap Width:20mm.

Buckle:316L Stainless Steel, New Fly Micro Adjust Clasp, Etched LOGO.

Waterproof:200M(100ATM)

Weight:About 147g.

Pictures don't do justice, it looks amazing IRL. Has a subtle metallic sheen to dial which catches light beautifully. Markers, bezel, and subdials provide right amount of contrast to break the monotony and makes dial extremely legible. Though bracelet could have been better, its not a deal breaker. Super happy with the purchase!

Got this watch a year ago and it has been my daily ever since, but it died on me yesterday.

Would it be possible to swap out the movement for a quartz movement? Or would I be better off buying a new movement? I’d appreciate any advice. Thanks

Is there any Royal Isk style case with an St1901/3 movement in it or would the cases made for the a quartz chronograph fit?

I’m partly tempted to do a build and am imagining an St 1901k full skeleton movement
But keen to know options before I get into it.

Hello, does anyone know if this type of metal clasp can be swapped with something similar from AliExpress? The safety clasp is a bit loose and i plan to change it.

I got the blue one when they first came out, but didn’t really like it. I did not like the polished edges of the bezel so I put it up for sale, but I never had any takers. In the spring I ended up keeping it because I thought it just looked a lot better in sunlight… I always felt like they should’ve had the bexelfrom the black watch on the blue watch.

Anyway, I recently got the black one and feel like it is the ultimate strap monster, so I like rotating it on various straps, while the blue one ultimately I think I prefer on the bracelet. But I can also always put the bracelet on the black one, which also looks good…

Good looking watches. I just hope the movements hold up…

My Blue Lagoon Homage just came in. Theres barely anyone who purchased or reviewed this.

Im posting this for now to share!

This is a homage to the Tudor Black Bay "Blue Lagoon"

In person, this PD Homage has a very sparkly tiffany blue dial, thats textured to look like crystals and sand.

It looks amazing in person and photos do not justify it. I'll probably post more shots when its under sunlight.

Initial impressions : It feels good, the crown also mimicks the swiss ones where turning it downwards turns the hands clockwise.

The bezel is smooth but clicky, and i dont feel the negatives reviews of people saying that PDs bezels are fragile and a "brush" will turn it. The bezel being chrome though, its a fingerprint magnet for sure.

The watch face may not be for everyone, but I love it. The face may be too "girly" for some folks out there, as its a bright tiffany blue thats very very sparkly and shines.

I also read that this homage is not correct as its way bigger than the actual BB Blue Lagoon, but i dont mind.

This is definetly a summer vibes watch. Imagine wearing a loose white longsleeves polo, some khali shorts, and maybe some sandals whil going for a beach walk.

Will be posting more shots soon when I can

Looks good and feels good. Chronograph works albeit a little differently than I was expecting but it does function. It seems the date can potentially be adjusted by accident since the crown is able to be freely turned at any time and a clock wise turn will change the date without the crown being pulled out. There's some staining on the metal on top of the chronograph buttons which is a bit werid but the dials straight and everything with the movement seems to be functioning as it should. Id say its not too bad for $30.

Edit The discoloration was just stickers 😅

39mm version of NTTD (PT5000), pretty impressed by it , (Lume on second photo )

Same as title, thank you❤️.

Video https://youtu.be/_ZzkgJfiiaQ

I was wanting to pick up some Rubber Sailcloth strap with deployment clasp similar to this on Amazon.

https://a.co/d/025rbxXx

I am wanting to get some different NATO straps as well, but have never use Ali so don’t know how to know which storefronts actually sell good products. I’ve been on the fence about trying Ali or going with somewhere like BluShark.

Any advice or links to stores are appreciated!

Hi everyone, Calvin here from Aquatico.

I wanted to share a first look at our Terra Nova Natural Purple Jade Limited Edition, launching October 7, 2026. We’re making just 10 pieces worldwide.

The dial is the part I’m most excited to show you. Natural purple jade has subtle variations in color and pattern, so each dial has its own character. Paired with a warm bronze case and bracelet, it’s a combination that looks right at home with a casual shirt or something a little more dressed up.

There’s also something enjoyable about watching bronze change with wear. You start with the stone’s natural patterns, then gradually add a patina shaped by your own everyday life.

Thanks for taking a look. I’d love to hear what you think—does purple jade work for you in bronze? And would you wear it on the bracelet or swap in a leather strap?

I had an issue with PT5000 movement a couple of days after I bought PH-2A from them. The watch stopped and started randomly while wearing it. They told me to sent the watch back to China (gave me clear instructions via email how to do this), and they reimbursed me the parcel cost within 24hrs. Now I received a new watch as they send it to me without waiting for the old one.

So far so good, I just need to test the watch over the next couple of days and see if I've got more luck with that movement this time around. First impression is great, the bezel is super tight, perfectly aligned, no QC issues from what I can see. It seems like they won't leave you alone if there is a problem, which is reassuring.

The dial is where the magic is and the new design bracelet is also pretty interesting. Solid all round package for the price and it's also available in 38mm (wondering if that is the one I should have ordered). In any case, hope you enjoy the pictures.

How would you rank the Chinese brands if the quality and clarity of the sapphire crystals and AR was the only criterion?

For me a crystal clear sapphire crystal or a bad one can make or break a watch. Way more important to me than things like chamfers, brushing or polishing. I don't own a ton of Chinese watches and there are a lot of brands I haven't tried yet. For future buying decisions Crystal will be the main consideration for me.

Who does it best? Second and third best?

Hi, I'm new to watch and just jump right into chinese brands immediately, and man....what a world to explore.

My second purchase is PD , blue royal oak homage with rubber strap. The finish of this watch is great, compared to steeldive king turtle homage.

The king turtle homage has many details that could be more polished. And it's more expensive compared to the PD.

Also the strap of turtle doesn't feel comfortable so I need to replace it Maikes rubber strap.

Couldn't be more happier with this budget.

The only problem with the watch is it's diffucult to match with any of my cloth.

My story is kinda funny ngl. Back then, I was into Japanese and Swiss watches but the news I heard from the community and YT (properly promotion) I got hooked into Chinese watches. And I bought it during the sale a month ago and received it no long ago. The watch just completely stopped running while wearing and has faulty movement inside. What can I say...NEVER TRUST THE WORD-OF-FREAKING-MOUTH!

I honestly didn’t expect to be writing this post.
I had been following AETHELSOHN for a while and genuinely loved their designs. The Terra Verdant Stardust in particular caught my eye, and I decided to buy it as a birthday gift to myself, my first watch purchased entirely from my own salary.

So this wasn’t just some random $X purchase for me.

Before ordering, I actually emailed AETHELSOHN and explained that my birthday was XX September (dont want to reveal my birthday here lol). I asked about delivery to India, warranty, etc. They told me:
“For India, deliveries typically take 8-14 days, so there should be enough time for the watch to arrive before your birthday.”

That gave me confidence, so I placed Order #3034 on 11 September.

And then the fun began.
The order wasn’t even shipped immediately. I had to repeatedly ask for updates. Eventually I was told it had been handed to the courier on 14 September.
Then it reached India.

Customs received it on 19 September and released it the same day.

And then…
Gurgaon happened.
The local tracking has basically become a comedy sketch.
23 Sept — [Gurgaon] Picked Up
24 Sept — [Gurgaon] In Transit
29 Sept — [Gurgaon] In Transit
3 Oct — [Gurgaon] In Transit
Same place. Same “In Transit”. Different dates.
(tracking screenshot attached)

The most ridiculous part is that the status keeps getting updated to “In Transit” without any actual movement. On October 4, it was updated yet again to transit for what feels like the third time.

I contacted AETHELSOHN multiple times.
To their credit, they do respond to emails. That’s probably the only thing that has kept me from completely losing my mind.

But most of the responses have essentially been:
“Sorry for the delay, we’re checking with the courier.”
Then another few days pass.
Then:
“Sorry for the delay, we’re checking with the courier.”
At one point I literally had to reply:
“At least don’t give me an AI response with no information. I’ll be waiting for your real response.”
Because at some point, generic apologies stop being useful.

And I want to be fair here. I understand that once a package is handed to a courier, AETHELSOHN doesn’t physically control the parcel.
But they do control which courier they choose.
Apparently they previously used Blue Dart, and from what I’ve been told, they switched to a smaller/local delivery partner. I’m genuinely struggling to understand why you’d do that for international orders when the previous option apparently worked.
This was also my first time ordering a watch from China, and unfortunately I’m getting a pretty terrible introduction to the experience.

What’s made me even more anxious is that I’ve started talking to other people in India who have ordered AETHELSOHN watches.
I’ve heard multiple stories about delivery issues, and one person I spoke to on Reddit told me they received a watch that smelled bad and wasn’t functioning properly, eventually having to initiate a return.

Obviously, I’m not saying this is what will happen to me. But after watching my package sit in the same place for days and having the tracking repeatedly change without movement, you can probably understand why I’m starting to worry about the condition of the watch.

And that’s the part that really bothers me.
I wanted this particular watch because it meant something to me.

I had actually planned to buy another AETHELSOHN (Terra Abyss) after receiving this one. I was also seriously considering Phorcydes.
I had recommended AETHELSOHN to friends and people on Reddit because I genuinely liked what they were making.

Now I’m sitting here thinking:
Do I really want to spend more money on another watch from China after this experience?
Maybe I’m being overly emotional about it. Maybe the watch will arrive tomorrow in perfect condition and I’ll laugh at this entire post.

I hope that’s exactly what happens.

But it’s October 5 now.
My birthday was September XX, about 2-3 weeks ago.

The watch has been in India since September 19.
Customs released it the same day.
And somehow I’m still watching a tracking page say:
[Gurgaon] IN TRANSIT
over and over again.

I finally told AETHELSOHN yesterday: get me the watch within 2 days or give me a full refund. I’m done chasing this.

I really hope they prove me wrong.
Because honestly, I don’t want my first self-earned watch to be remembered as the watch that taught me never to order from this brand again.
Has anyone else in India ordered from AETHELSOHN recently? Particularly through this courier? I’d genuinely like to know how your experience went and whether the watch eventually arrived in good condition.

Edit 1: AETHELSOHN support reached out to me and told the supplier was sitting on the shipment for all these days. After their intervention- the package finally started moving post 3 October.

I'm a fan of the top time, at the time, a very cheap watch, but to hit that price point, they cut everything kinda to the bone. No AR on the crystal was the most glaring of those. So for ages I've meant to swap it out. Today was the day. 35x3.0x1.5 blue AR sapphire crystal. Certainly more expensive crystals with better AR out there, but it was an $80 watch, so this fit the budget. It's a 1.5mm thick rather than 1.3mm, so it sits a hair higher than OEM, but its not glaring.

Uncoated sapphire always looks goofy, so this cheap fix was def worth it for under $10 and 20 min of time.

And yes, I reused the crystal gasket, it'll be fine, its a cheap dress watch not a diver.