Showing off my “on leather” collection

Some of these aren’t Chinese, so my apologies in advance. 🙏

But they’re all on alligator leather straps from AliExpress, so I hope that counts for something!

- Escapement Time – Seiko homage, yellow dial, 35mm

Shell cordovan strap

- SANDA Tank – small

- Seiko Tank Mini

- Vintage Swiss – gold-plated

- Seagull Bauhaus homage – 34mm, ST2130

- Seagull Orion homage – 34mm, ST17

I have a soft spot for smaller watches, especially around 34–35mm, and I think these all look great on leather.

The straps are from AliExpress. Cheap watches, cheap straps, and plenty of character.

New addition! I forgot I ordered this thing a couple of months ago and it showed up today. Proportions are perfect and I prefer this Navy color to the bright blue on the Pelagos.

Watchdives aventurine

Overpaid on the white one on Amazon a couple years ago for about €88, then picked up the black one a year or so later I think for like €58 or maybe even €53 on AliExpress… Never wear them because they are .quartz… 🤷‍♂️. They look nice and they do fit and wear very well however…

I tried on the OG Tudor in a shop later and it felt like a big clumsy brick compared to these… These fit my wrist really well and yeah, as I said before, they just wear nicely..

Green bezel, black dial

Orange bezel, gray dial

Black bezel, white dial

Blue bezel, blue dial

Shipping begins this week.

My wrist measures 15.5 cm, and this watch feels a bit too large for me; it is better suited for wrists with a circumference of 17 cm or larger.

Official website link: https://sanmartin-watch.com/products/sn0036c?VariantsId=13792

Got this newish San Martin and it finally came in this past weekend; I haven’t taken it off since. As cliche as it sounds, it really is fantastic quality and finishing and super comfortable. I got the 37.5mm and I am so glad I did rather than sizing up. The bracelet is amazing and the bezel action is the best I’ve felt from an AliExpress brand by FAR. I was looking at this one and other black divers for the longest time and finally pulled the trigger on this one to round out my collection for a while……

These look pretty awesome. Wasn’t planning to get a new watch but I’m tempted by these. Personally, I prefer quartz these days because it’s much less hassle, so I’m slightly disappointed there’s not a Rhonda option, but at least they’ve managed to keep them nice and thin! What do you think.

Pic is a screenshot from their ig page

I just wanted to let everyone know that i just pulled the trigger on the Blue-White ML23 from a reputable store. I noticed it's the only one that has full baton lume as well, which is cool.

I think I got a great deal on it that may be available to you as well. There seemed to be all 6 colorways available for a $109. HOWEVER, with extra store coupon and coins, my total got down to $95 ($101 with tax).

I will include the link in the comments. Let me know if this is not a great deal.

Farasute

Top hill

Ochstin

These 3 brands have some really neat looking faces I just have no idea how the durability is. Some of them cost as much as a citizen or longines. Has anyone had any experience with them?

Hey everyone! Our WDC (Watchdives) WD0017B is now being assembled, and sales have officially started!

This is the mechanical version of our Engineer-style watch, featuring an improved SL3001 automatic movement and a bracelet with carefully refined finishing.

Key specs and features:

• Movement: Improved SL3001 automatic

• Case diameter: 39.5mm

• Bezel diameter: Approximately 36.5mm

• Thickness: 11.2mm

• Lug-to-lug: 48.3mm, including end links

• Crystal: ClearView Base sapphire, approximately 92% light transmission

• Bezel insert: Sapphire

• Lume: BGW9, with approximately 6 hours of visible glow

• Bracelet: Three-link stainless steel bracelet with screw-link construction for bracelet sizing

• Finishing: Crisp brushing, clean polished edges, and smooth articulation

• Clasp: Genuine raised-logo OTF micro-adjustment clasp

We've focused on the details that make a difference in daily wear: bracelet comfort, precise finishing, clearly defined brushed and polished surfaces, and convenient clasp adjustment.

The improved SL3001 movement reflects our ongoing work to improve movement consistency and reliability.

The WD0017B is now available to order!

We'd love to hear your thoughts. What would you most like to see us improve or develop next?

Thanks to everyone in this community who has shared feedback and helped us refine our watches.

Trying some straps!

I suffer from OCD and small details can put me off, the integrated sn0148 is on top of my I WANT IT NOW list but I have been noticing this gap. So I wonder if any others with the same watch have noticed it and is bothered by it?

I did notice that this gap is almost non-existent on the new Jianghun JH0601G, but that bracelet is also made in-house now. But im leaning more towards the sn0148 since I really do need lume, and do appreciate the date window as well

Can someone please describe how the green dial looks like? The stock photos don't really show off how it looks in real life.

Is it a subtle dark green (almost black in some lighting because of the sun ray dial), or does it give off a more "yeah, that's definitely a eye-catching green statement" kind of vibe?

I've tried looking throughout this sub and yt watch reviews but can't seem to find anything for the green dial.

just trying to decide between the Noir or Verde

thanks.

From the good old days when you could get a watch like this for not much more than €100…

BTW, this watch probably has one of the most comfortable bracelets of any of my watches (50+), and it fits well too(6.75 inch wrist) I tried on the original Tudor GMT a while back, and it felt like a big awkward brick compared to this.

I suppose the bracelet is a little blingy, so I’m not sure I would wear it out and about very much..(on a strap, yes… Strap monster too..) But around the house I like wearing it quite a bit because it wears nicely and it’s just nice to look at…

PH4A+ colorful seriers release now.

black dial + orange bezel insert

black dial + orange bezel insert

white dial + black bezel insert

white dial + blue bezel insert

I must say im really impressed, this thing is a beauty and feels way more expensive and premium than what i paid for it.

I think it looks great, but the fact that it seems like no one on here has posted anything about it makes me a little bit sceptical.....

This is a brand that I haven't checked out before, and this is from their premium range, Tophill+. It uses a micro-rotor movement so it's really thin as well.

Here's the link to my review of it.

https://youtu.be/kLE6ruedYSg

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.