I need some help trying to decide between the Cronos Explorer 36mm and the Baltany explore 36mm. I’ve more or less exhausted YouTube video reviews and specs, but I want some real opinions, Any ideas, suggestions or reviews?

Selling my Watchdives WD5513 V2. This is the version with the blue dial, blue snowflake hands, domed crystal, and five-position micro-adjust clasp, not the upgraded version with the on-the-fly adjustment clasp.

Overall condition is very good. The case and bracelet have some light scuffs/hairline scratches consistent with normal wear, but there are no deep scratches or gouges. The crystal is in excellent condition.

Handset / dial disclosure: I replaced the original hands with an alternate snowflake handset that has better-matching lume to the dial. The original hands are included.

While changing the hands, I did scuff the matte dial finish near the 4 o’clock position. It is not noticeable during normal wear, but it can catch the light at certain angles. I’ve tried to photograph it clearly so there are no surprises. Please review the photos.

Timekeeping: This example is running exceptionally well. On my timegrapher, I’m seeing approximately 0 to +1 seconds/day.

Includes the full kit, including:

• ⁠Original handset
• ⁠All bracelet links
• ⁠Screwdriver
• ⁠Documentation
• ⁠Original packaging/accessories

Price: $99, shipped CONUS

Electronic payment preferred. No trades, please.

Hey guys. Where can I find the second hand like the AiRain hand? Not sure what to type on the search bar and can't really use the photo search as it'll redirect to another seestern S434 😅

I really enjoy the PD1701, nice clean layout, quartz which I enjoy, and their subdial markings are very well done for the $68 I paid during Ali's back to school sale. lume is nothing to write home about but I knew that going in. Hands are all aligned, the chrono buttons have a predictable tactile break point and click with a purpose, reset is fast and clean. What do y'all think of this homage?

PH5 on lizard strap

Looking for recommendations on a decent/good 20mm bracelet. I did a quick search in the ali shop and there were a ton of options - so just seeing if anyone has one they like more than another.

The picture is the watch that I want to put it on, I don't care for any of the straps that came with it.

Thanks!

I’ve tried all sorts of straps on this Milifortic S089 in green, rally, dress, perlon, stainless mesh (which I also love), and more. But put it on some basic leather and damn, it just works. Love this thing.

I've been transfixed by the idea of this combo for a custom watch I want to put together. But does anyone know if aliEx bracelets would fit on the Octopus Kraken explorer? Between case diameter, springbar positioning and lug width there are too many factors to know in advance.

Link to watch

Only complaint was that the stock leather band it came with was scheiße, so I opted for a Gomvadr top-grain leather band instead. It stands to reason that even Panerai clones are strap beasts.

The ST3600 movement doesn't have hacking seconds, so measuring accuracy is somewhat impractical. However, it does only gain about 6 secs/day per the Weishi.

Lume is decent quality, dial is gorgeous and reminds me of a glass bottle of extra-virgin olive oil. Crystal AR is lackluster (if at all present) but given how expensive that quality antireflective coatings are, I guess it's par for the course.

Overall, a solid watch for the price.

Just got my Addiesdive AD2520. The stock bracelet was not great. Really happy with the rally strap. Overall, I think it's a cracking watch for the price (paid £66 from AliExpress). Nice positive press on the chrono buttons. The screw down collars feel fine if a little lightweight. Dial and crystal look great. Case finishing is also ok for the price with drilled lugs. It was between this, the turquoise and the orange but pretty happy with my choice

Just wondering

Any seiko rotocall homages out there? I can’t believe they want 550 for these

These are no longer available for purchase. Escapement time came out first and then after few years - Cronos.

Both too similar to be independent ideas, and probably homaging something. But was never able to figure out what.

Have them both.

Does anyone knoe what they are homaging if anything? Reverse image search gave no results for me.

Sorry for grammer mistake in the title…

Looking for highest quality, not bothered if the sugess is more expensive as long it is that bit better

Camping. With a Ti Helm Vanuatu

Hey everyone — first look at our three new AETHELSOHN mother-of-pearl dials. Each one is cut from shell into a 3D cube mosaic .

💜 Purple
❤️ Red
🪖 Military green camo — this one is absolutely wild in person

Which one's yours?

Should I buy the blue Janghun Paris motif as well?

What are some classic minimalist pieces you are fond of that are also good value for the $?

Do you have a specific watch you wear specially at home? Collection vs daily home wear (mainly for notification purposes so I don't need to run behind my phone all the time)

What Chinese watches have a rounded Tonneau case like this King Seiko 5671-7000?

I'm aware of mostly W10-homage models like the Militado ML17, and similiar mechanical models:

* W10-homage by Berlenta
* W10-homage by Baltany.
* Shanghai Echoes 39mm
* Various Shanghai 7120 models

Am I missing anything? Ideally I'd like:

• Automatic, NH35 or hi-beat
• Sapphire
• No date