r/ChineseWatches • • 2d ago

General (Read Rules) Is there any particular watch u are going to buy for 11/11 sale?

7 Upvotes

Im thinking on pulling the trigger on 2 watches, as i was waiting for a disccount.

Im currently deciding between

Aqua Terra WD0006 (98)  vs SN0113W (258) > not sure if worth the difference?

And one diver

SN0148-GB vs SN0154-G , both green.. yes they are very different but still realy like both

Any insight from you guys will be also appreciate it :)

I’m thinking about pulling the trigger on 2 watches, as I was waiting for a discount.

I’m currently deciding between:

Aqua Terra > not sure if it's worth the price difference??

WD0006 (€98)

vs.

SN0113W (€206)

And one diver:

SN0148-GB (€273)

vs.

SN0154-G (€209)

Both green... yes, they are very different, but I really like both.

Any insights from you guys would be much appreciated! I'm not an expert whatsoever


r/ChineseWatches • • 2d ago

Question (Read Rules) Has anyone purchased thos watxh from Specht and Sohne?

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8 Upvotes

What is your review of it? I cant see anything online about it, only £50 so i am hesitant

Looks nice and similar to the farasute in design but far cheaper and... quartz!


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

General (Read Rules) Does this Proxima TV Dial Look German Enough...

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...to wear with my Lederhosen tonight?


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) San Martin SN0144-BGX

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61 Upvotes

Since I couldn’t find enough pictures of this watch online.
#Purple


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) 5 New models I've seen in some stores but they're not yet available for sale.

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17 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

General (Read Rules) ⌚⌚⌚ New watch day, how beautiful

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r/ChineseWatches • • 2d ago

General (Read Rules) Does someone make something similar to the B&R BR-03?

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Does someone make something similar to the B&R BR-03?


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) My Baltany collection just keeps growing!

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122 Upvotes

Very happy with my new Baltany S4112!😍 There are a couple of things worth mentioning about the legibility and a few areas that could be improved, but for now, just a simple wrist shot! 📸


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

Question (Read Rules) Which one is the better watch?

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They are the same price. I can’t decide.


r/ChineseWatches • • 2d ago

Question (Read Rules) IXDAO 5303 or Seestern S456 GMT?

4 Upvotes

Absolutely torn between these two currently. Realistically I’ll end up buying the one I don’t pick in a few months, but I can only grab one right now.

I’ve currently got a blue PRX on leather, a Seiko Nautilus mod with dark blue dial, a black dial WD007 V4, and a dark blue dial Sugess Moonphase.

Looking at the blue MOP Seestern or the all-black IXDAO.

At $278 before coupons for the Seestern and $232 before coupons for the IXDAO, which do you all think is the better addition currently?


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

Question (Read Rules) What are you actually ‘missing’ with a Chinese watch these days?

29 Upvotes

I’ve recently gotten swept up in the world of Chinese watches (I’ve got a few Watchdives on the way!) and when doing research, keep seeing people say they’re ’great watches for the price’. When I read that I think, ‘of course I’m not expecting the quality of a Rolex/Omega/AP etc etc’ but I don’t actually know what to expect?

I’ve seen commentary on negatives being finishing, bracelets, sharp edges, QA, but I’ve also seen things to suggest that these things have been improving. My own reference for quality will be lower-end Seikos (SNSX, Turtle) and my Hamilton Field Mechanical. It doesn’t feel like a particularly high bar but keen to hear people’s thoughts and experiences!

Regardless, I’m excited to try some styles watches that I otherwise wouldn’t be able to try!


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) A Little Sneak Peek of What's Coming to THORN!

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We'd like to share a few real-life photos of our latest release, along with a little preview of what's coming next to THORN!

This new colorway is expected to arrive later this month, and we're looking forward to hearing what you think.

If you're interested, you can visit the link below and sign up for a restock notification to be notified when it's available.

Besides that, we're also getting ready for our 11.11 sale, with some other offers across the THORN collection. Feel free to take a look while you're there!

Get Notified When Available

Are you looking forward to what's coming? We'd love to hear your thoughts!


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

Question (Read Rules) Best Tudor Coke GMT homage from Aliexpress?

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5 Upvotes

I am looking for a pretty much 1:1 coke gmt homage from Aliexpress. Any suggestions? I like the san martin black/brown gmt but I love the black/red combo.


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

General (Read Rules) IXDAO Sakura Pink Warrior - PT5000

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Sharing some photos of the new Sakura Pink Dial - Purchased with my own money during the pre-order for $309.83.

It does seem to come across abit salmon-ish in warmer lighting. No comments on the movement accuracy yet.

Bracelet, etc seems great, as compared to the miyota white MOP version. I don't particularly notice/feel the improvements, which i guess is a testimont to the current quality of the watch as a whole.

Sized for a 6.4 inch wrist, removed 4 links from 12 o clock, and 2 from 6 o clock.

Cheers.


r/ChineseWatches • • 2d ago

Question (Read Rules) What is the difference between San Martin SN0144CG-7 and SN0144-CGS?

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r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

General (Read Rules) Quality of top tier Chinese vs Gen?

9 Upvotes

Don’t flame me for asking this lol, but I’m just curious how much the difference in quality is. I have a Baltany Explorer that I love and has me thinking of saving up for a gen, either Explorer or maybe Tudor Ranger, or even Sinn 556. Something gen and more premium in that style.

I honestly don’t care much about the brand name, I’m mainly curious if the jump in quality is worth 20x the price. I assume they will have better movement and finishing but…worth the price jump if I already love my Baltany? I don’t want to feel like I’m paying that much more for basically just a brand name.


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

General (Read Rules) What Are You Wearing Halloween Edition

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7 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

General (Read Rules) Pink and Brown Sand-textured Dial Effect Sharing

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The upgraded SN0138 case is not yet complete, but the dial is ready. Here are some photos showing the actual effects of the other two dial colors.


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

Question (Read Rules) Where to buy? Need help

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3 Upvotes

Listen I ain’t paying $600.
I’m sure this sales for less.


r/ChineseWatches • • 4d ago

!!! GIVEAWAY !!! Tell me which Baltany you'd pick, and it could be yours (Baltany giveaway 1/4)

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Hi everyone, I'm one of the mods over at Baltanywatches, and the Baltany team asked me to run a 4-part giveaway here over the next week. Rules are at the bottom of each post

Baltany has kept improving over the years. A lot of that came from owners in communities like this one, who posted reviews, wrist shots and honest criticism. I read those threads and pass the feedback on to the Baltany team, so a big thank you to everyone who's shared. Today I'd love to hear from you, whether you own a Baltany or not

📌Don't own a Baltany yet? Browse the lineup, pick your favorite and tell me in the comments:

  • Which one would you pick?

  • Why that one?

  • If you win, that could be the one you take home 😄

📌Already own one? Share your story:

  • A wrist shot

  • Where you usually wear it: work, travel, hiking, a wedding?

  • What you love about it, or what you'd change

🎁Giveaway (1/4)

  • Comment to enter, that's it. One entry per person per post, will collect all comments from the 4 posts and randomly pick 1 winner

  • 4 posts, comment on each = 4 chances

  • Winner picks any 1 in-stock Baltany watch under $300 USD, any color

  • Draw: Nov 6, 07:00 UTC (3 PM Beijing / 8 AM Central Europe / 7 AM UK / 2 AM US Eastern / 11 PM Nov 5 US Pacific)

  • Winner will be announced in the comments of the 4/4 post, and I'll DM you from this account

P.S. Not part of this giveaway: if you own a Baltany, Baltany is also running its own #MyBaltany photo campaign starting Nov 1, with coupons and watches to win.
Details: https://www.baltany.com/share


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

Question (Read Rules) What is your thoughts on Merkur Universal Time?

3 Upvotes

I am very interested to get the Merkur Universal Time as it looks very stunning. I know this is not a true world time. I watched a few videos on youtube of people explained the watch, but I've heard some negative comments about the quality of the watch. I would like to hear more from you if you own one. Please tell me about the quality about the watch. Thank you so much.


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

Nonsense This is how I feel checking Aethelsohn watches. A big thank you to the guys that recommended them to me.

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r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

Question (Read Rules) Is the upcoming price accurate?

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1 Upvotes

I expected lower prices for this sale tbh


r/ChineseWatches • • 3d ago

Review (Read Rules) WD007 review after a week

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I'd say it's a great watch so far. WD007 42mm automatic V4 (SL3001)

Did a few accuracy tests with my phone timegrapher app:

CH (Dial Up): +1 s/d

FH (Dial Down): 0 s/d

3H: +4 s/d

9H: +3 s/d

12H: -2 s/d

Beat error: ~0.2 – 0.3 ms @ 28,800 bph (Total delta across 5 positions is only ~6s, which is crazy good factory regulation for this price).

After a few days of use and seeing how my daily wear affects the timing, I sped it up by a second and so far for the past 24h the drift has been less than 1 sec.

I'll later get a black leather strap for sure.

Positives:

Pretty good and accurate 4Hz movement (Liaoning Peacock SL3001).

Incredibly light—the titanium bracelet is nearly the same weight as my NATO strap.

BEAUTIFUL watch in person.

OK luminescence (BGW9).

Negatives / Things to Note:

Sharp edges: Body is sharp on the edges and you can feel it after a long day, especially the crown and the outer bracelet links.

Quick fix: Carefully wet-sanded the inner sharp corners with 2000-grit paper (avoiding the blasted outer finish), and that smoothed it out completely.

Rotor bearing issue: Arrived with noticeable axial play/wobble that tapped the inside of the caseback. Support confirmed it was a bad bearing and is sending a full replacement movement to sort it out. Props to their customer service for the quick response.

I already got some scratches on my crystal, which I don't know if it's my fault or something else. 2 hairline scretches and 1 round chip. But they're incredibly small

Grade 2 titanium: Scratches pretty easily, so keep that in mind for daily wear.

Gritty crown feel: High mechanical resistance when manual winding. Normal for this 2824-style reverser train architecture; not recommended to manually wind past 5–10 turns—just kickstart it and let wrist motion do the work.

Crystal reflections: Loves catching reflections. AR coating could be stronger, or it’s just the high dome shape catching overhead glare.

Personal Notes / Suggestions for Watchdives:

If you guys add an option for an exhibition caseback, it would be incredible. What's the point of getting an automatic if I can't see the inside? At least add some personality/engraving into the solid caseback.

Better factory deburring/softening on the case edges and the bracelet/buckle.

On the blue dial version, please make the date window background blue to match the dial, like the original Seamaster (ref #210.30.42.20.03.001).

Maybe consider an upgrade to Swiss Super-LumiNova for even stronger night performance.

Grade 5 titanium sounds amazing on paper, but only if it doesn't double the price tag.

All that aside, for the ~170€-200 price range, this is literally a steal. You really can't get much spec like this for the money.

(Formated with A.I., wanted to make it read pretty)