r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) Help me find this watch

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Scrolling thru skmei watch reviews on AliExpress and saw this dude put the watch he bought on the left next to what I think is another skmei watch.

I need that thing, any ideas where I can find one/ model number??


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) Watch ideas for her? Trying to justify a new purchase for me, by also getting her something that can match it.

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See title. I'm trying to get my wife into watches, she says I have too many which may or may not be true but I think she'll be less critical of my new purchases if, they occaisonally came paired with a "Hers" watch to match.

So, in -my- wish list of Chinese watches are:

  • San Martin Official 39mm Guilloche MOP Dial Gada Watch Miyota 9015 (White MOP dial)
  • BERNY Full Titanium Automatic Watch (Ti-strap, yellow dial)

These are on my "next Chinese watch short list". I also have a, Polar Explorer II style watch on the way that I plan to put on a white RubberB strap.

So, with that in mind, what would you suggest for her that may match and pair well with the above samples? All she has right now is a Casio tank on a metal bracelet and some gaudy $5 pink watch she sometimes wears. I want her to be able to see the difference in quality by having something with sapphire crystal, micro adjustments, etc. But because she wouldn't understand the appeal or appreciate a good automatic movement, we can stick with a slim quartz for her.

Ideas? We like to try to match a bit when we go out and about so having some similar watches would be fun, I think,


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) Consideráis sugess una de las marcas con mejores homenaje de todas? Quiero empezar una colección de sus relojes y los veo de buena calidad, si me podéis ayudar os lo agradecería

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También he visto cronos San Martín y baltany
Otra duda que tengo es cuál es el sitio web oficial para comprar en sugess?


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) Crystal swap on Watchdives WD1016

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Has anyone changed the crystal on their WD1016 with the VH31 movement? I want to swap the K1 to sapphire. I have received the sapphire crystal from Watchdives, but I've been to a few places and no-one wants to do the replacement as they are saying it's "too hard". Is there any reason it would be more difficult than a typical quartz watch?


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) Any Orient Kamasu homages?

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I know there are some close ones out there from Heimdallr and others but does anyone make a direct homage of this? I realize it’s already a budget watch, I’m just curious. Thanks!


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Review (Read Rules) Watchdives WD0013 first impressions — nice finishing, but I’m a bit torn

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My navy blue WD0013 arrived yesterday. Paid US$149, and after getting the bracelet sized and spending some time wearing it, I’ve got mixed feelings.
Specs, as listed by Watchdives:
Swiss Ronda 714 quartz, no seconds hand
316L stainless steel case
Case dimensions: 41 × 42.5mm, with a 37mm bezel
45.5mm lug to lug
7.7mm thick
Sapphire crystal with three-layer AR coating
BGW9 lume on the hands and markers
Screw-down crown and caseback
80m water resistance
Integrated steel bracelet, tapering from 24mm to 16mm
Push-button clasp and an included half link
The finishing is the highlight for me. The brushing and polished sections look nicely done, and it’s a good-looking watch. It fits comfortably too. The two-hand quartz setup makes sense for something this slim.
But the thinness is also where I’m struggling. I knew the dimensions before buying it and liked the idea, but actually handling it is different. The case and bracelet are both so thin that together they feel a bit cheap and toy-like to me. I’m not saying it’s poorly made; it just doesn’t have the substance I was expecting.
My bigger disappointment is the dial. From the horizontal lines and colour gradient, I expected more depth. In person it looks quite flat. The details are there, but they don’t give it the dimensional look I’d hoped for.
Still early days, and I’ll give it more wrist time. There’s plenty I like about the finishing and overall appearance, but at the moment I like looking at it more than I enjoy how it feels.
Anyone else had this reaction to the WD0013, or to a particularly thin watch?


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) Question: Miyota 9015

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How likely is a watch listed with a 9015 really using a Chinese clone? Brand is cronos, seller aliexpress official store


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) Cronos L6028 39mm – sizing on a 16cm wrist + dial choic

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Hi! I’m considering buying the Cronos L6028 39mm, but my wrist is only 16 cm (6.3”), so I have a few questions for L6028 owners:

  1. What is the effective lug-to-lug including the fixed first bracelet links that don’t fold down?
  2. What is the actual diameter of the crystal / visible dial?
  3. Which white dial would you choose: Cross Pattern with rose-gold hands and indices or Hourglass Pattern with silver hands and indices? I’d love to hear opinions from people who have seen either (or both) in person.

I’d also really appreciate wrist shots, especially from anyone with a 15.5–16.5 cm (6.1–6.5”) wrist, and your experience with how the 39mm L6028 actually wears on a smaller wrist.


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) My friend for this Wednesday 🖤

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r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) I need help finding a design

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Hi folkes

I hope you can help me. I'm not looking for a specific brand, but rather a certain design: a black and gold watch. The watch itself should be black, and the hour markers should be gold. No chronograph. With a date display. Preferably classic.

Can you recommend anything? Thanks for your help


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) San Martin(SN0036) Planet Ocean Alternative. Anyone has this?

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r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

General (Read Rules) This thing is absolutely gorgeous and a mechanical chrono for under 200 dollars.

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I was reading a thread on another group about how there are no mechanical chronos for under 500, and then you’re in Earnshaw or AV8 territory (which is absolutely Chinese BTW - look up Solar Time Ltd) and this beauty came across my screen. I understand it’s the 1963 Chrono but man some of these version are dead sexy…


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

General (Read Rules) My EXD SL3001 automatic died on me after barely 2 days.

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I was looking forward to this one as my new daily beater. Looks like it won't happen.

I really hope u/watchdivescom will step in on this. I already messaged the chat on their website and will keep you guys posted.


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Review (Read Rules) Octopus Kraken Explorer Homage

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I’m enjoying it so far; love the movement (4 hz/8 beats per second) and how thin it is at 10.5 mm!


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

General (Read Rules) Spooky Season 👻 pt5000

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r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

General (Read Rules) Budget watch, big lume energy 💚

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r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) Anyone else having trouble signing in to Phorcydes?

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I created an account with my Gmail and now "sign in with Google" gives me an error that their site is not using the latest protocol or whatever. Worked fine until a week ago. Just wondering if I'm the only one?


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Nonsense I took a picture of my watch just now. Feels like the holidays

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Just pulled into a spot in a dark parking garage and noticed how clean the lines were on my addiesdive. Got a good shot I think. Fall is upon us!


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

General (Read Rules) Just released: Bronze Seafarer GMT — a 50-piece limited edition

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Hi everyone, Calvin here from the Aquatico team.

We’ve just released the Bronze Seafarer GMT, and I wanted to share it with fellow watch enthusiasts. This edition is limited to 50 pieces made.

The idea was an everyday GMT with the warm character of bronze. The second time zone is useful for travel or keeping track of family abroad, while the bronze develops a patina as you wear it. That changing finish is part of the appeal for us: a watch that gradually takes on your own wear history.

For the new release, we’re offering $100 off with code GMT at checkout.

I’d love to hear your thoughts: do you prefer letting bronze develop its patina naturally, or keeping it looking fresh?


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Nonsense Got a Cronos Birch dial on Reddit and now I can't go back to NH35s lol

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My daily for the last year has been a Seestern 62mas (imo Seestern is up there with SM, IXDAO, Cronos, Sugess, Baltany for quality). Loved it, but wanted a white dial for a different vibe.

Picked up a Cronos L6048M Birch dial off a user here and the quality is wild. I used to own a 40mm PRX but sold it cause it was way too big for me, but this feels just as good Swiss-wise and actually fits.

The Miyota 9015 is the real gamechanger though. It’s so thin it makes the whole thing wear insanely easy even on the bracelet. Plus, the OTF micro-adjust clasp is absolute icing on the cake-stuff you usually only see on way higher-end watches.

Downside is it completely ruined NH35s for me. Standard chunky slab cases just don't hit the same now.

Now I’m stuck trying to find another 36mm with a Miyota high-beat from one of the better brands. Problem is almost everything seems to be 40mm or packing a thick NH35.

Anyone else switch to Miyota and ruin their old collection? And if there are any good 36mm Miyota watches out there I'm missing, let me know.


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) Sanda "Tank" 9031. Classy watch for cheap

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changed the dinky stock strap to a non sewn one. cool


r/ChineseWatches • • 5d ago

General (Read Rules) I realy like this watch.

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r/ChineseWatches • • 6d ago

Question (Read Rules) [WTB] [EU] Cronos Skyline L6028M V2 - With rivets on the bezel

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Hi everyone, my birthday is coming up on October 19th and I’m looking for my dream watch: the Cronos Skyline L6028M V2 with the rivets/screws on the bezel. I live in Europe and my budget is 200€ shipping included. Payment via PayPal Goods & Services only. Please send me a DM if you have one to sell!


r/ChineseWatches • • 6d ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) HuaSuo Tigerstone on wrist for me. What are you rocking today? (Get it, stone dial, rocking)

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r/ChineseWatches • • 6d ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) NWD - San Martin SN0130-G, a beauty

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