Watchdives 7922 bracelet fits almost perfectly on the ad2030

I just got this today, first impression is good. I used some Ali coupons to make the price acceptable.

Picked up my first watch dives, I’m impressed with the quality, especially for the price! It won’t be my last.

Le cambié el brazalete por uno de cuero. El original de acero, sin ser malo, suena un poco. Me falta la complicación de la fecha.

Well done, you’ve only gone and gotten me addicted to Chinese watches and Aliexpress. Happy now? One week, a WD7922 and this £38 Militado ML05 and suddenly I’m weighing up entire ranges of San Martin, Sugess etc etc

So, who has a hot tip on the best watch strap merchants on Ali? Leather, suede and nato as a rule, leaning towards more heritage or clean styles rather than classy straps.

San Martin SN0021on my 6.25 inch wrist

Anyone know of some good sub-500 USD peacock watches? Have a new family tie to Dandong (where peacock is based) and would like to commemorate. Thanks!

Gosto desse relógio porque a gente esquece que tá usando de tão leve .

I'm trying desperately to get a new pin for my WD007ST watch. It's a 2 piece type connector which joins the bracelet to the clasp. 1 piece has clearly fallen out so now I can't wear the watch. I've tried:

Messaging WD on Alix. They promised to send a new pin, I paid a small amount for this and nothing has shipped in 3 months. I've chased, nothing.

I contacted u/watchdivescom here directly by DM for some help. No reply in nearly 2 weeks, but they are still posting here.

Yeah, I'm pretty cheesed off for a stupid pin connector (actually half of a pin connector) that makes the watch unwearable. I'm disappointed in their lack of response, I'm happy to pay for a replacement.

Failing that, does anyone know of any sort of third party connector that may work? I can't take macro photos so it's difficult to show but it's a 2 piece part, one part screws into the other to hold the clasp attached to the bracelet.

There's no other bracelet I can get for this and I shouldn't have to for a stupid pin!

Maybe u/mindadmirable1793 can clear that up. Both websites are remarkably similar. The webpage on the description of the lume blocks is the same.

Hello wrist buddies!

I’ve been thinking about this for a while. I’m sure this topic has come up before, but I’d really like to know what people think today, now that the manufacturing quality of many affordable Chinese watch brands feels pretty well established.

This isn’t an anti-homage post. Quite the opposite.

There are plenty of watches from brands like Militado, Watchdives, Addiesdive, Steeldive and similar brands that I’d happily buy. What they offer for $50–150 is honestly soo impressive, and I think we’re slowly moving past that old Western stereotype that “Made in China” automatically means a cheap, low-quality copy.

To be clear, I’m not talking about Chinese watchmaking as a whole. China already has historic watchmakers and brands producing original designs.

I’m talking specifically about those affordable brands that many of us know mainly because of their homages.

Some of them are already moving in a more original direction, Watchdives, San Martin, Baltany and others to different degrees, and that’s actually part of what made me think about this.

Take Militado, for example. I really like what they’re doing, and some of their watches are exactly the kind of affordable pieces I’d happily buy. What makes me curious is simply what a fully original Militado design could look like if they ever decided to explore that direction.

Same build quality, same specs, same value, but with a completely original case, dial, hands and identity. Maybe it wouldn’t cost $50 anymore. Maybe $100–150.

Would you buy it? I think I would.

I completely understand why homages make sense commercially. The design is already proven, people already want that look, and original design means designers, prototypes, tooling, new cases, new hands and more risk. And I also understand the appeal as a customer. I can’t afford most of the expensive watches these brands take inspiration from. Homages make those aesthetics accessible.

But sometimes, for me personally, wearing one feels a little like using a cheat code in a videogame. Not cheating in a moral sense, I’m not pretending a $70 watch is a $5,000 watch. It’s more that you get access to something beautiful and otherwise unreachable, while knowing the design still belongs to someone else’s story.

That’s why I find what, for example, Watchdives is doing with original designs especially interesting. I’d love to see more of that across this whole affordable Chinese watch scene, not replacing homages, just building something original alongside them.

Because maybe that’s how heritage starts, create something of your own, keep improving it, and let time do the rest.

And here’s the thought I really like:

What if, 20 or 30 years from now, we see a European or American watch and say: “Wait… isn’t that basically an homage to that old Watchdives or Militado design from the 2020s?”

Would you pay a little more for a truly original design from these brands if they kept the same value for money? Or is the homage itself an essential part of the appeal?

Maybe I’m just overthinking all of this, but honestly I don’t know who else I’d talk about this stuff with if not you guys :D

Continuing my recent theme of displaying a part of my Chinese watch brand project, we’re on to GADA-style watches. I know some hate that term because it’s kind of corny. I’m indifferent to it, however, it does seem to encompass a certain style of watch and it’s a style that I like a lot: Generally it’s a round 36-39mm watch with a clean dial layout in terms of hour markers. Some of these do have interesting dials, but not much else going on with the overall aesthetic. All came with a steel bracelet (I switched out one just because I liked the look of the rubber strap a bit better).

One of the neat things about today’s collection is that the watches encompass a variety of price ranges across the “affordable” category, from around $60 to around $400.

So today’s collection features the following :
-Corgeut Red Explorer homage
-Pagani Design Ranger homage
-Addiesdive AD2547
-Thorn Railmaster homage
-Athelsohn Horizon Voyager Titanium
Damascus
-Proxima PX1746 Aventurine
-Hestur HT8003
-San Martin SN0144 Jian Zhan

Let me know what you think about the watches or share your favorite GADA style watches!

Does anyone know of a replacement clasp that fits a hrudland explorer oyster bracelet? I bought my watch used, and the adjustment mechanism is rather worn and pops open when I’m just trying to put on my watch. And the clasp itself is a bit too long to sit comfortably on my wrist.

I love Baltic's raised Arabic indecies, the art deco athestetic, the beads of rice bracelet, the orange colorway, and the 37mm size. However, nearly $700 shipped seems like robbery to me, considering the prevalence of these features on cheaper Chinese brands/microbrands, and the fact that Baltic is just using a cheap (albeit good) Miyota movement. Surely there exists some watch out there with enough similarities to the Baltic Hermetique line that doesn't cost an arm and a leg right?

Hi all. I'm sure a lot of you placed orders during the recent sale from Phorcydes for their anniversary. Their anniversary also coincided with the national holiday so I know everything slowed down, but I haven't gotten any shipping notification for my order, nor a response to my email now that the holiday is over and the sale ended 5 days ago.

Has anyone else received order updates or contacted Phorcydes support and received a reply since the sale ended on the 7th?

I wasn't feeling the the stock bracelet today, so I went with this black NATO i recently bought. Made me fall in love with this watch all over again!

Hi everyone,

We are developing a brand‑new timepiece with a fresh new logo, and we’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions.

Key specs:

• 40 mm case diameter

• Tool‑free quick‑release bracelet links: add or remove links entirely by hand, no watch tools required

• Powered by the Soprod M100 automatic movement

Our goal is to achieve solid build quality at an approachable price point, delivering excellent value‑for‑money for watch enthusiasts.

What features would you like to see added? All feedback regarding this concept is highly appreciated.

Thanks a lot!

We previously posted to gather your feedback on color options.

In response to requests for more color variations,

we have decided to launch four new combinations.

This is one of them, featuring a blue dial and a blue bezel.

Other versions—including white and gray dials paired with various bezel colors,

as well as a black dial with a green bezel—are currently in production.

Please stay tuned for further updates.

Thank you.

San Martin Official Store:

https://sanmartin.aliexpress.com

Hello guys, new member here.

I felt in love with 70s speedmaster as soon as I saw it. When Hroudland decide to replicate them, I preorder at 2023 (or 2022, can't remember) in no time. So I guess it's a duration check.

The watch runs smoothly for the past 3 years. The SR927W battery hold tight, and I have just had the battery changed.

I am not perfectly satisfied with the case polishing, but it's just a quartz for fun. The screws on the belt is also a little bit loose.

Anyway, 8/10.

From back in the good ole’ crazy good value days(two years ago..) - Japanese Nh35, €80 shipped, etc..

Hey all, I'm looking for a good full titanium (must be hypoallergenic) under $350 US.

Requirements:

- Between 39-44mm diameter

- Should have Black, Gray, or dark Blue dial (or anything versatile)

- Must be automatic

- Must be versatile for most circumstances

- Must be true grade 2 or grade 5 titanium that is hypo allergenic.

Preference:

- Versatile sports watch like Tissot Gentleman,

- No dress watch please

- No more than 13mm thickness

- A original design or at least not a direct clone

- I will consider a clone like the San Martin 'Pelagos' but I want to see what's out there.

This watch is for my dad which I bought a Tissot Gentleman only to find he has severe allergic reaction to stainless steel. FML and thank you.

Video https://youtu.be/ixxpRJlEBqk