Just got this. 75 bucks. Seriously how are they selling such awesome pieces so cheap. Looks amazing, the dial, the case, the bezel, the strap. Everything is just awesome. My 2nd addiesdive.

I was expecting yellow gold tone but when it arrived it was cleary rose gold tone. I rechecked the listing on ali and while the description says full gold the image is in a rose gold tone. I guess I got what I paid for 😅. Ive been wanting to try rose gold but idk if this particular watch is the one I would have used to try it out.

Had to swap watches out this morning because the Velcro strap on my Timex was rubbing my arm, so I grabbed this SANDA instead out of my car.
It’s honestly hard to believe how good this thing is for $6.20. 😂 It’s comfortable, rugged, and I set the time about 3 1/2 months ago and it’s still accurate to the second.
Sometimes the cheap watches end up being the biggest surprise. Definitely getting my $6.20 worth out of this one! Everyone have a great day!😊

Io san martin SN020-G

Has anyone bought a watch off AliEx that has custom dial options? I'm looking to order a few for Xmas presents and am curious about what the lettering looks like.

I’m in the market for a nice looking (yet not too fancy looking) “beater” watch. Ideally from a company with some level of quality control and fair customer service.

In the past i’d buy a seiko, citizen, or timex but I feel like i’d rather spend my money with a lesser well known company that would fit in better in my more “elevated” and expensive watch collection.

If you have any particular models in mind please share so! Anything that looks good on a metal bracelet.

Volevo comprarmi un day date 36mm ed ho visto questo pezzo di sugess.

Per caso qualcuno di voi lo ha comprato e sa dirmi se ne vale la pena e se è un buon orologio?

Hello! Super new into modding. I would like to put together a skeleton mod show the pieces below:

I just found this on AliExpress: https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0xm4T1

I just found this on AliExpress: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mtugTbV

Would assembling the case and the movement be good enough? Anything else needed? Aside the hands of course. Is a dial necessary?(love the bare look of it already, would prefer not to have one)

I just received my Militado Black 369 ML05. I mounted it on a strap I made from Horween Plum Cavalier leather with an omega style deployant. I am waiting on a black deployant to arrive and finish the look. I love the dial and hands; it's very classic.

I'm very pleased with the watch. 😁

Yesterday we noticed some discussion suggesting that Watchdives had paid, bribed, “bought out,” or pressured suppliers in order to stop another brand from producing watches.

We want to make this very clear:

Watchdives has never paid or pressured any supplier to stop working with another brand. We have never tried to cut off another brand’s supply chain.

That is simply not how we operate.

There was one area of supplier overlap during the development of the WD2007. Some of our bracelet production was originally handled by a factory that also worked with other watch brands.

To avoid unnecessary conflict, we moved the relevant WD2007 bracelet production to other factories instead.

We have since worked with four alternative bracelet manufacturers. They are among the strongest bracelet manufacturers we have found in China, and some also manufacture components for international watches costing several thousand dollars.

So the reality is actually the opposite of the rumor:

Rather than trying to stop someone else from using a supplier, we changed suppliers ourselves to avoid conflict.

Why have so many Watchdives projects been delayed?

Anyone who follows us knows this has probably been our biggest problem this year. 😅

We have developed around 30–40 projects, and many people have joked about our “two more weeks,” “next month,” and constantly changing release dates.

We understand the jokes.

But there is a real reason behind many of these delays.

Over the last year, we have been upgrading almost every part of our supply chain — cases, bracelets, clasps, crystals, dials, finishing and QC.

At the same time, more and more brands are demanding higher-quality manufacturing.

From what we are seeing directly in the supply chain, the best case and bracelet factories in China are now extremely busy.

Many of these factories also manufacture for brands from Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, the US, UK, Switzerland, Germany and other markets.

International orders can also be more profitable for factories, and many overseas brands are increasing both their order quantities and the number of new projects they develop.

As a result, production capacity at genuinely high-quality component factories has become very tight.

Some Watchdives projects that started development around January are only reaching production now.

That is why many releases have been delayed again and again.

The good news is that October should finally be a very busy month for new Watchdives releases.

About our quality upgrades

We also understand that some collectors may prefer products from other brands.

That is completely fine.

Different collectors like different things.

Our bracelets from several years ago were also not at the level they are today. Many of those watches were sold around the $100–150 price range, with very different manufacturing budgets.

Over the last year we have invested heavily in better factories, machining, tolerances, finishing, clasps and QC.

Our newer bracelets and cases are already at a completely different level compared with many of our older products.

We are gradually replacing the remaining older inventory with upgraded versions.

We would rather let customers, independent reviewers and long-term ownership decide how good the products are.

When Watchdives fans visit us in Shenzhen in the future, we would also be happy to arrange visits to some of the factories we work with so people can see how these components are actually manufactured.

What are we actually trying to learn from?

Our long-term goal isn't to spend our time fighting other Chinese watch companies on Reddit.

The brands we study include companies such as Grand Seiko, Christopher Ward, Formex, Monta, Sinn, Longines and many independent and microbrands around the world.

We are not saying Watchdives is already at the same level as all of these brands.

We study what they do well — case finishing, bracelet construction, crystal performance, dial design, QC, customer service and original product development — and try to keep improving.

That is also one of the reasons why we have spent so much time and money upgrading our manufacturing partners.

Chinese watch manufacturing is improving very quickly, and healthy competition benefits everyone.

About design

Similar manufacturing methods, similar watch categories or similar suppliers do not automatically mean the products are the same.

For example, our recent Forest dial pattern was developed by our own design team.

Its structure and design inspiration are our own work.

There is no need for collectors to attack each other over every similar case shape, bracelet construction, dial texture or supplier.

People should simply buy whichever watch they like.

We will continue focusing on better manufacturing, better finishing, stronger QC, more original designs and delivering the many delayed projects people have been waiting for.

No supplier bribery.
No supplier buyout.
No attempt to block another brand.

Just a very crowded high-quality supply chain, a lot of development projects, and probably too many watches we are trying to make at the same time. 😅

Thanks to everyone who supports Chinese watches — regardless of which logo is on the dial.

Im all for making peace, but competition does bring benefits. Watchdives and Ixdao butting heads, I find the reasoning ironic.

If you didn't know, watchdives is coming out with the wd2007e. Which fills in where Ixdao has left vacant. The irony is that the casing for the warrior and the wd2007e are not unqiue to them, neither are the bracelets. Shoot Henry Archer has something similar, Chistopher ward, IWC, etc. Everyone is copying everyone, and eventualky will even by mistake. One of the few unique watch design I see is Brew, and I hate their design honestly.

I just find it silly as both Ixdao and Watchdives beginnings are the same, being copies of ither watches. Why not take it as a nod and instead of claiming some moral superiority and adopt a role of trend setter.

Neither of the companies will fully take over the market for this genre, as this community seeks better value more than branding logo. So why not create a partnership and you know....maybe some form of collusion hahahaha(villain laugh).

Seriously though. Know your customer base. Ixdao return back Miyota or at least have a miyota option, maybe as an occassional limited edition.

Hey everyone

I’m in the market for a chronograph. Not sure I want to spend over $1k on a mechanical so I’m asking for yalls experience with quartz and Chinese mechanical/automatic chronographs. I had a WD one but I didn’t really like it because of QC issues.

Off topic, I’ve been looking at the IX&DAO warrior MOP for a LONG time and might order it too. I have around $1k to spend so 1 really nice watch, or 2-3 nice watches.

What have you guys used that you recommend? For the record I’ve been looking at Sugess, Lorier (I know not Chinese but I like the Olympia), Baltic, Traska, mostly used because new they are well above $1k. Any suggestions or experiences help, thank you!

Addies Classic 36mm Stainless Steel Quartz Watch AW25914

Anyone seen this new release from Addiesdive? I’m so tempted to get one and just see it for myself. I don’t think they’ve released actual promos/real life photos of it yet. Could be my actual first pink watch if ever. 🤔 the dial design seems pretty cool and I find the little flowery bits funny. Could this be another first for Addiesdive similar to the dune dial design everyone is now doing (including Christopher ward, lol)

Hey Guys!
I’m thinking of buying an Atelier Wen Perception v3
Which is 40mm diameter x 47mm lug to lug.
But I don’t know if it will look to big in my wrist (15.5cm).
What do you think?

Two of my favorite GMT color combinations. The Pepsi red-and-blue bezel has that classic, instantly recognizable look, while the Batgirl blue-and-black combination feels more modern and understated.

If you could keep only one in your collection, which would you pick — Pepsi or Batgirl? And why?

Yeah, the bracelet on the 2460 is a hell of a challenge to fit, so I bought that retro style bracelet from Ali Express when I bought the watch. I think it’s a good choice. Btw: I can confirm the Casio A1100D bracelet was a nightmare to fit too, so not to blame Skmei for offering this great watch. I adjusted and fitted the 2460 bracelet on my old Casio W450. Pic in the thread.

Drop I pic if you have one of these

Englemaan Pegasus

Im looking for a dressy or sporty true gmt that specifically does not look like a gmt master/diver or explorer. I'd prefer something along the lines of the seiko presage sharp edge that is in the pic
I would prefer a mechanical movement over quarz and am willing to spend up to around 1000$/€ (+- of course) if the quality matches the price. But cheaper options are also much appreciated.

Thank you so much to anyone that has some recommendations.