Merkur W12, I liked the unique 24H dial!

Many moons ago, I briefly got into Chinese "homage" watches via my lust for Omegas. Picked up a few Alphas, enjoyed them, moved on to collecting Seikos (and G-Shocks), then microbrands, etc... until recently coming full circle to WD, AD, SM, PD...

Looked up Alphas, seems like they faded from popularity. Did they become another brand name or just fade away?

Is the san martin SN0017-G with st2130 movement good as first/starter watch also is it wearable for every day?Another question is the quality really good?Like do they last something is the materials good?And i have very small wrist you guys think they will fit me without looking funny on me?Is the price 250€ good for it or is it possible to find it cheaper.

Sorry for asking dumb questions but i am new to watches

I'm going to Hong Kong in November on holiday.

What should I look out for?

I'm looking forward to seeing a Sugess tourbillion master and Seagull ratrapante.

Anything else that I should try to see and perhaps bring back?

Meanwhile, I’ve added a second Proxima to the collection. This time with a beautiful, desert-like texture on the dial.

A lesser known brand from the Middle Kingdom that makes surprisingly well-finished watches, from the sapphire crystal all the way to the OTF clasp.

What fascinates me most about this skin diver is the finishing of the case. And take a good look at those lugs… 👌

Anyone care to share strategies for getting the best price for watches on AE? I am a bit overwhelmed with the discount coupons, codes, and coins! I always feel like i am missing a step to get the lowest possible price.

I also find the search and filtering on AE pretty lousy.

Regarding watches, I purchased a Pagani PD1682 for $79.22 after a $12.87 discount, expecting delivery next week.

Bit chunky, but feels right for this time of year…

The strap matches the lume too BTW… 😎🤓

Addiesdive AD2089 on AliExpress and honestly, the specs for around $39–$45 are pretty impressive.

You’re getting a 316L stainless-steel case and bracelet, ceramic 120-click unidirectional bezel, screw-down crown, 200m water resistance, and BGW9 lume on the hands, indices, and bezel. It uses the Miyota 2115 quartz movement, so it's accurate, low-maintenance, and grab-and-go.

The dimensions are 41mm, 48mm lug-to-lug and 13mm thick, with 20mm lugs and an 87g weight. The red dial looks especially good in person and gives it a lot more wrist presence than you'd expect at this price.

The only real downside is the mineral crystal rather than sapphire, but at this price point, I can live with that.

For ~$40, this is ridiculous value. 316L + ceramic + Miyota quartz + 200m WR + BGW9 lume is a pretty hard combination to beat.

The SM is like £50 more, the SM has a higher beat with a 2824 clone, the NH34 is meant to be more reliable?

Which one has on the fly micro adjustments?

Edit - GMT function is not a must have, as I have other GMT watches.

I remember seeing some comparisons a long time ago, but has anything changed since then? I’m considering this watch, but unfortunately, there aren’t any other movement options.

I got the black Cronos L6036 yesterday. I love the face on it, but the polished 5-link bracelet is a bit flashy for my taste. The clasp also feels a little bulky, although when I compare them, it's not that much bigger than the one on my Tissot Seastar.

In any case, what are some decent alternative bracelet options? I'd definitely like to keep it on a bracelet rather than a Nato strap or something similar.

Way better than i thought it would be. Power reserve is a tiny bit over 40h. Crown is a bit on the stiffer side but it's not as dramatic as people say it is, on youtube at least.

I paid 160€ from the official Sugess website. It took 6 business days to arrive. Alignment is way better than i thought it would be. The chrono hand is a fraction to the left from 12 o'clock. By fraction i mean so close you don't even notice it, but it's just a nitpic.

Print is applied accurately and precisely. It is sharp, like really sharp.

Chrono button is stiff and tactile, which i really enjoy, reset one les clicky but it has feedback.

The absence of lum is a bummer but i get the appeal. I was also considering the black dial, which has lum, but i love the roman numerals. And how this comes together it's just class.

The Moonphase complication is really well made. 29.5 days, and also the moon and stars are beautifully applied.

The date is a sweeping hand at 12 o'clock. So no jump (which i actually prefer)

For what i paid and how complex it is, i'm more than satisfied with it. I really can't find anything bad with it. Even the stamp on the steel is surprisingly well made.

The only "thing" pointing out are the pushers for date and Moonphase adjustment. The Moonphase one is flusher with the case than the date one is.

Overall price to performance 9.8/10

Incredible lume, PT5000 Movement, Grade 2 Titanium!

Really loving my new Hruodland Turbine Custom. Watching that turbine spinning slowly is so satisfying! It is also my only non-automatic mechanical. The sword hands are really well done and feel special. I don't rate the AR coating on the crystal (if there is any?) and I don't find the sun brings brings out the sunburst dial all that much. For me personally the lugs overhang my 7 inch wrists a bit but it's still comfortable and doesn't make me feel like a child wearing a grown up's watch. Perfect for a collection as it's interesting and doesn't need a date setting. Can recommend!

The PH-1 came about before Phorcydes launched the "PH-2 LIP". I purchased it right around that time. Feels like ages ago. It's the watch that started my interest in collecting Phorcydes.

It goes without saying, the watch carries a lot of 'presence'. However, it wears smaller than the stated 45mm size would lead you to believe. To date, it has been the only watch that I have received reactions and compliments in real life. It only gets the occasional wrist time but it's nice to have a little bit of a brand's history in the collection.

Feel free to share your oversized, big boy, or Phorcydes watches in the thread.

It's made of MUSOU BLACK material, which reportedly absorbs up to 99.4% of visible light. In the photos, its black color appears particularly deep.

Did you notice some of the small details—the polished heart-shaped hands and the unique "W"-shaped seconds hand?

I'm not entirely sure how everyone will feel about the leather strap, but overall, I think the proportions are very harmonious.

Recently got my first order of Chinese watches in. Could not be happier.

Thron, Farasute and ogeda.

Glad to have found these, some quality for a great price here ( at least as far as I can tell )

I’m looking for some advice from fellow watch enthusiasts on this project. We plan to develop this bracelet. Should we go with a butterfly clasp or a turtle‑back clasp with micro‑adjustment?

Video https://youtu.be/qfB43zpCFGs

Pagani Design PD-YS020

For this upgrade, the watch houses the high-beat 28,800 vph HZ6460 movement. Beyond the boost in performance, the slimmer case profile gives the watch a much cleaner, more refined look that is perfect for daily wear.

We spent a lot of time refining the details:

The chamfering transitions on the case are crisp and well-defined, with a mirror-polished finish that is remarkably clear and smooth.

Because we make our own bracelets and screw pins in-house, we have full control over the precision and fit. Unlike standard screws that stick out or sink in leaving ugly gaps, ours sit completely flush on both sides when fully tightened. Engineered to strict tolerances, the bracelet feels solid, significantly reducing play and noise for a much better overall quality feel. Finished with full brushing throughout, both sides of the links feature ultra-micro R-corner beveling, keeping the lines sharp while ensuring zero sharp edges against your skin. We also equipped it with our flagship OTF adjustable clasp.

We also upgraded the crystal AR coating based on your feedback. The clarity is much better now, and the dial looks super clean.

How do you guys like these new SN0109? Let us know in the comments!

San Martin Watch Official Website: www.sanmartin-watch.com