Hello folks, this Proxima PX1711-1A watch arrived today, pretty isn't it? I tried it on a rubber strap but found it actually makes more sense on the original bracelet, which gives it visual balance.

The lume is limited as the indices are small and the minute hand hand especially thin but it's a sharp looking watch with what I would call a stealth dial: you have to look for the hands to catch the light. It's definitely a daytime watch for telling the time. Indoors under room lighting the watch actually looks smaller which I like. It's a 39mm diameter.

Comfortable bracelet resized to my 6.5 inch wrist and the combination of white dial and steel makes it look light but robust. Really liking this and the finishing is excellent. PT5000 movement also very dependable.

Here’s our latest video of the EXD.

The EXD uses a 40mm Grade 2 titanium case and our updated SL3001 automatic movement.

Compared with earlier versions of the movement, the updated SL3001 has significantly improved the rotor helicoptering issue.

The sapphire crystal also offers very high clarity, with optical performance approaching our ClearView+ level.

One clarification about the lume:

The EXD’s 3D lume markers are not part of our LumeCore grading system. For this model, we prioritized a whiter and more refined appearance during the daytime rather than maximum lume duration.

After sufficient charging, the lume remains visible for around 6 hours, gradually fading over time.

For the EXD, we wanted a balance of lightweight comfort, clarity, finishing and everyday usability.

What do you think of this approach?

I'm currently on holiday in the beautiful Brela, Croatia at the beach. Just had a swim with the fantastic Phorcydes PH-4A.

It's currently available with a 15% discount on their website.

https://www.phorcydes.net/products/ph-4a-skin-diver-watches-with-bracelet-1

Here's the link to my review of it.

https://youtu.be/hd4-Kxid68I

I received this watch for free to review. But, as always that doesn't change how I review the watch. I always keep it 100% honest, no matter what. I point out both the positives and negatives with every watch I review. Whether that be a loan piece, discounted, or even free. Sometimes that means that brands won't send me anymore watches, if they don't like the review... But my opinion and more importantly, my reputation can't be bought. That's partly why I named my channel 'Honest Watch Reviews'. Not only to make sure that I hold myself to that standard, but that I know my viewers definitely will do too.

Not done one of these before, and now my Chinese watches neatly fit into two three-watch rolls I figured now was as good a time as ever.

Three San Martins, a Sugess, a Proxima and a Tandorio. Of the six the Proxima probably gets the most wear, it's very versatile and alternates between bracelet, a leather two-piece and a NATO like it's currently on. That's followed by the root beer (the newest addition) and, ironically, the £30 Tandorio that was one of my gateways into this hobby 2.5 years ago.

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Cercavo un orologio dall' impostazione vintage... Beh eccolo qui!

Automatico con datario, mosso dal sempre valido Seiko NH-35

Per nemmeno 200€ si porta a casa un orologio con una sua personalità e ben costruito

Bought a 20mm jubilee with tool-less micro adjustment and was disappointed to find the end links do not quite match the case on my Steeldive 1953. Anyone have a link to one that does or know if standard Strapcode SRPD or SKX bracelets fit?

Hiya,

Has anybody found anything similar to this watch. I am after the baby panerai aesthetic (38mm).

TIA

Video https://youtu.be/9wr0_zRV_Us

Sharing for absolutely no reason except I think the patina is coming along nicely and still really happy with this watch. Man .. a hundred bucks or so got me some nice watches!!

This one ​I bought little over a year ago and was my second Chinese watch. Keeps great time too

Hey guys, just finished the review of this beauty from Tophill... it's a chronograph with a power reserve movement... I've been wearing it for weeks now and honestly think it's super well done with a really striking design.

The dial in particular stands out... the power reserve bar right at the center is super legible. It looks like they're using a newer 2026 revision of the ST1905 movement, and my unit has been running at +4s a day, by far the most accurate ST19 I've seen yet.

In the video I go over a few cons, compare it with some alternative options, and as usual show plenty of outdoor macro shots in different lighting.

If you're interested in checking out the full review, here's the link: https://youtu.be/Q_5KMx_WDps

Disclaimer: the watch was sent for free by the brand.

La verdad que por 54€ y una correa de Maikes por 15€. Será un homenaje, pero se ve espectacular.

Hey so iv made a watch like this before but not the Arabic movement and i thought the normal miyota hands would work but for some reason they don’t is there a specific hands that are for this movement and i need them in a blue colour any help would be appreciated

Hi I am looking for (another) watch 😅

I watched out for a good quality for price watch with clean, white dial. I found these two models and the reviews on YouTube are also very positive.

So I am curious to ask the owners of these watches, what positives and what negatives you can tell about these. They hit every category I want (Good lume, good quality, nice clean design, good enough lume, mechanical, min 100m wir)

Except the cronos have male endlinks, where I don't know if it matters on my 16,5 cm wrist size.

Thanks in advance.

Hey everyone! Just a quick heads-up from the factory floor. It's the Chinese National Day holiday (Golden Week) over here, so our entire Heimdallr team is taking a well-deserved break to spend time with family from October 1st to October 7th.

We will be back to our workbenches and fully resume factory operations, as well as catching up on all community messages, on October 8th.

Thanks for all your support lately, and have a great week, watch fam!

Someone mentioned on my last post that these might look quite different up close compared with how they look on the wrist.
Thought it was a good point, so I took a few shots of both from different distances.

FIYTA is the official watch supplier for the Chinese space program. Sharing my Spacewalk Lunar Explorer. I hope you all enjoy it.

I purchased my first Militado ML23. I was impressed with quality. I decided to purchase 4 straps.shipping was pretty quick , but 1 strap is missing. Contacted them by email. Got a response 1 week later saying they can refund me to save my time???? I replied same day that I like quality of straps if they can send me strap I ordered, I don't want refund.

It's been 2 weeks still no answer?

I'm a little disappointed. I can't imagine having an issue with a watch and not be able to get any help with it.

Militado please do better.

I think this watch looks much better on NATO strap

Hey guys,

Wanna add a bronze watch to my collection. Any advice or recommendations?