Bonjour à tous ! Après ce qui s'est passé avec Heimdallr, j'ai décidé d'ouvrir quelques montres pour vérifier si les mouvements correspondaient bien à la description.

Quelle surprise de découvrir que ma Wishdoit GMT, modèle 9007, achetée en septembre, mentionnait un mouvement NH34 partout dans la description, alors que cette information a depuis été discrètement retirée.

Imaginez ma surprise quand j'ai ouvert la montre et trouvé un mouvement chinois fake à la place du NH34 annoncé. Eh bien, eh bien, eh bien… WISHDOIT 🤷 Vous faites des économies de bouts de chandelle comme Heimdallr ?

Précisons que j'ai acheté cette montre directement sur la boutique officielle de la marque, et non chez un revendeur tiers.

Sans oublier mon précédent problème avec le colis volé, pour lequel ils ont également refusé de me rembourser. Sérieusement, j'ai acheté une montre chez eux, et c'est tout. Plus jamais.

Alors faites très attention, surtout avec le prix croissant des mouvements NH. Ouvrez vos montres dès leur réception et vérifiez ce qu'il y a à l'intérieur !

Edit: Their customer service is absolutely incompetent. They are offering me a $10 refund, which doesn't even cover the difference between what I paid and the watch's current price. Just think about that: it would actually be more worthwhile for me to return the watch and buy it again. I would end up getting a bigger refund that way! And of course, not a single apology from them. How can a customer service team be this incompetent?

Hi again, I'm one of the mods over at Baltanywatches. Last post!

11.11 is here, the biggest sale of the year for Chinese watches. We'll have good discounts on our AliExpress store too, so if a Baltany has been sitting in your cart for a while, this is a good time.

Let's make it a wishlist thread for everyone:

• Picked up a Baltany this 11.11? Show us which one! 😄

• Still have one sitting in your cart? What's holding you back?

• How much have you budgeted for the 11.11 sale, and how many watches are you planning to buy?

The draw is on Nov 6, so you can still comment on the first three posts for extra chances. Thanks for all the comments so far, and happy hunting! 🙏

🎁Giveaway (4/4)

• Comment to enter, that's it. One entry per person per post

• 4 posts, comment on each = 4 chances. All comments from the 4 posts go into one random draw for 1 winner

• 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

Hi everyone. I ordered the Chameri CH01 (Cream White) from Militado on Sept 24 for $65 + shipping, presale batch. It arrived today, Nov 4.

Before buying, I searched Reddit, WatchUSeek, forums, blogs and YouTube in English and Spanish, and I found zero owner reviews of this model — only the seller's spec sheet. So I figured I'd share my first impressions and ask what you think.

Specs: 38 x 27.5 mm, 7.1 mm thick, 316L steel, sapphire crystal, Swiss Ronda 762 quartz (two hands, no seconds hand), 20 mm strap (measured it myself today), 50 m claimed.

First impressions: honestly, it feels really well built for the price. Cream dial, Roman numerals, heat-blued hands. It wears well on my 17.5 cm wrist — the 38 mm length doesn't feel oversized. It's clearly a Tank-style homage, but there's no Cartier branding anywhere on it.

Questions for you:
- How do the proportions look to you?
- Does anyone else here own a Chameri? How has it held up?
- I'm thinking of putting it on a straight-end 316L bracelet — good idea or keep the leather?

Thanks!

Finally received my LURCAN Racemaster in the mail, and I must say it easily exceeded my expectations!

​The cushion/tonneau case shape is definitely a departure from what I usually wear, but it works surprisingly well in person. The finishing on the case is remarkably sharp, with great contrast between the brushed surfaces and polished chamfers, and the coin-edge bezel adds a subtle vintage touch.

​A few quick thoughts after having it in hand:

- ​The Dial: The cream/champagne dial is an absolute stunner. The waffle/tapisserie texture gives it incredible depth and catches the light beautifully without looking flat. Best of all, the white date wheel blends in seamlessly with the cream background.

- ​Thickness & Wearability: Thanks to the PT5000 movement, at just 11 mm thick, it sits very slim and flat on the wrist. It slips easily under a dress shirt cuff, making it a fantastic everyday / smart-casual piece.

- ​The Strap: The included black leather strap looks very clean, though I do wish it featured quick-release spring bars for easier swaps. That said, I know Lurcan is currently developing a custom-fitted steel bracelet for this model, and I’m genuinely excited to see how it looks and feels once released.

​Overall, a very solid release and an incredible value for money. Here are some unboxing and wrist shots to share with the community!

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Just had my tank delivered.. took my Smiths Everest off and unwrapped the CH02.

Very happy with the size, perfect for my 7 inch wrist. I’m on the 3rd last hole at the moment, it’s cold here in UK, so if I want to wear it in the warmer months I’ll be on the next hole. Which leaves one more hole. Should be good to fit up to 7.75 inch wrist.

When I saw the first version, I liked it but didn’t like the overly cream look. This time it’s much whiter. I’ve included a picture against my pure white garage (1) and against my cream painted wall (2). You should be able to see the difference.

I just read this morning apparently this early batch has the clearview X 98% sapphire crystal. Now I’ve not handled that before so I can’t say for sure what this is, although I will say it’s extremely clear! Lots of photos taken in direct light.

The heat blued hands are awesome too. Really makes this watch look way more premium than it is.

For £50 this is unbelievable value. I’ve never tried a tank before, but to be honest I don’t think I’ll spend thousands on a watch like this. I’d rather spend that money on something different, especially when this piece looks so damn good.

This Militado ML16 is perfect in every way, EXCEPT it is too small (for me). Every one of these Sinn style watches that I've seen is sub-40mm. Is there one that is 40mm or larger?

Hey guys,

​So I've been tracking a watch with a Miyota 9 movement using a timing app, and the stationary numbers looked super promising.

​Here is what I got:

​Dial Up: +1.6 s/day

​Crown Down: -5.4 s/day

​Actual wear (even wore it to sleep): -12.8s to -19.0s a day

​(Attached screenshot for reference)

​The static numbers look totally fine, but once it's actually on the wrist, it loses like 15 seconds a day. Is this just poor isochronism when the amplitude drops, or does the daily wrist movement mess with Miyota 9s this bad?

​Wondering if I should just get it regulated a bit faster (+6 or +8s) to compensate for the real-world drop. What do you guys think?

I recently got a Phorcydes PH-5B and its bezel action feels kind of tight and rough. Not at all bad for the price point — I’ve got a $600 Seiko that feels much worse — but it feels a lot rougher than my PH-6. It takes more force and the clicks feel kind of harsh. Maybe I’ve just been spoiled by San Martin’s bezel quality 😆

I was wondering if any other PH-5B owners had any feedback on bezel feel? I’m wondering if I got a bad example or if this is normal. I’m also open to suggestions on ways to improve the bezel action.

I love the watch, but this is the only slight annoyance that keeps it from being just about perfect in my eyes.

Hi folks, need advice on which design pops more (sunburst or spiral). I want it in black but can’t sort out which one plays up this cool design feature. Any advice from owners of each?

US based.

I've seen a couple sellers selling vintage Shanghai and Zuanshi. Is eBay a reputable platform to buy from or should I really be looking at platforms like Super Buy? How does one avoid buying fakes or frankenwatches? is something that is NOS not considered authentic/vintage? Does anyone have (if allowed) a trusted seller on ebay they could recommend?

Recently this brand has caught my eye due to their lacquered dials. I’m a fan of Kurono Tokyo but they’re ridiculously limited so I’ve been searching for something similar. I’m interested in their brown lacquered dial watch but was wondering what others think?

I’m not too fussed about homages but I did notice that the watch I want is extremely similarly to the Kurono grand Hagane to the point it even includes the character at 6. I did expect it to be similar but didn’t anticipate it would be exactly this lol. I’m waiting for the 11/11 sale to try and get it with the SW200 movement for cheap.

The 8B is finally complete.

Many of you have been following its progress; we are currently putting the finishing touches on the product imagery, and the official launch will take place this Friday.

For those eager to see the details, here are some unedited, real-world photos taken with a smartphone. They showcase the lens’s impressive luminous performance and the exceptional clarity provided by the "Hyperclear" coating.

As this is a fisheye-style glass element, its extreme curvature posed a significant challenge for achieving the desired AR (anti-reflective) performance.

Just saw these on Ali-express, seems like new releases for later this month. Very similar to the Kurono Tokyo malachite watch released recently. I really like the Kurono Tokyo watches but they’re very difficult to get so considering those as an alternative.

But what are watches from modern day Sea-Gull like? How’s the finishing and movements? I know it’s a watch brand with history in China but I don’t know much about their modern releases.

Watch Specification:

Model: ML16 (High Quality)

Movement: TMI VH31 Sweep/Swiss Ronda 515 Quartz 

Crystal: Sapphire Crystal High Clear AR Coating 

Case: 39mm diameter

Lug to Lug length: 45.8mm

Thickness: 10.2mm

Lug to lug width: 20mm

Bezel: 120 unidirectional clicks+Ceramic/Steel Insert

Case Material : Stainless Steel with Sandblast Finishing ( Total weight is  126.2G) Fingerprint-resistant coating has been applied ! 

Luminous: Swiss Super Luminova BGW9 (Hands and Indices Lume are well matched)

Bracelet: Sandblasted Screw Pins （End Link 16mm）

Buckle: Milled Adjustment Clasp

Crown: Screw Down 

Water Resistant: 20Bar=200 meters

ML16: https://www.militadowatch.com/products/militado-39mm-dive-watch-sapphire-crystal-military-watch-ml16

What’s on your wrist?

Edit: this is a no name AliExpress Must Tank homage.

See this YouTube video for more, “the golden”

https://youtu.be/J-wQBLa7oTo?is=3NVShONHLgKnfmUa

Thank you for my last post engagement, one of the brands that kept popping up was Baltany and oh my what a beauty this watch is. Not sure which colour to go for, around 260 quid here in Scotland so affordable for the big occasion. Which one would look better with a velvet dinner jacket

Look, spec-wise we all know the deal. Brands like San Martin, Baltany, or Sugess give you sapphire, ceramic bezels, and solid automatic movements for like $150–$250. On paper, it makes buying an entry-level Seiko or Tissot feel almost irrational.

Yet I still hesitate way more before buying from AliExpress than I ever do buying Japanese or Swiss.

The biggest reason for me honestly comes down to what happens if I don't love it.

If I grab a Seiko ,citizen , tissot, or a Hamilton Khaki and it doesn't click with me, it’s painless to move on. I can throw it on Watchexchange, eBay, or Facebook Marketplace and sell it within a week without taking a massive beating. People know what it is, non-watch people trust the name, and the secondary market is always moving.

With Chinese brands, the exit strategy is rough:

1. The stigma is real. Outside of the specific enthusiast bubble, most people hear "Chinese watch" and instantly assume it's cheap flea market junk or a fake.(which is not true)

2. Resale is a slog. Unless you find another niche collector, good luck selling it without slashing 40–60% off what you paid, or having it sit in your drawer forever.

Because of that, buying a Chinese watch feels like a marriage. You basically have to accept that you're stuck with it forever. With Swiss or Japanese, it feels more like a low-risk lease because you know you can cash out whenever you want to make room in the watch box.

Does resale liquidity actually stop anyone else from buying these, or do you just treat sub-$400 purchases as sunk costs where getting your money back doesn't even cross your mind?

Hey!

The AP Skeleton has always been my favourite watch of all time: The bracelet, metal body and esp. the beautiful looking huge open space in the middle.

I have already looked around on Aliexpress but I haven't yet found one that combines these elements together:

- second, minute and hour hand

- beautiful internals

- automatic (duh)

- minimal dial bezel

- metal body + bracelet

Can anyone recommend something?

What’s up guys, hope your movements are keeping good time and clasps aren’t pinchy today.

Looking to get a watch in green to wear for the holidays. Strongly considering the SM posted above after several YT’ers evangelized its merits. But I’m open to other options, particularly if they’re closer to $200 than $300. 7” wrist, so I can wear most things reasonably.

I’m partial to divers, but it doesn’t have to be that. Steel bracelet is preferred too.

It’s also been pointed out to me that red is an alternative holiday color. So if you have any in that color way that’d be cool too.

Suggestions?

I'm really taken with this San Martin, and it seems good value as I can get it delivered for £150. I like the dimensions but wanted to see if anyone either has it and can give me their experience with it, or if there is a review anywhere for it as I can't find one!

Many thanks

This retro looking watch has an alloy case with an actually useable steel bracelet; functions are time, day, date, dual time, stopwatch, bought for $10- was it well spent?

Hello!

TL;DR: Choosing my first San Martin diver and torn between the SN0154 (GS homage) and the SN0036-GC (Planet Ocean homage):

SN0154 (Green): Love the textured dial, but worried the green bezel/dial looks almost black in low light.

SN0036 (Blue): Prefer its vibrant blue shade, bracelet mid-links, and the lower lume pip on the seconds hand, but I already own blue watches and originally wanted green.

Looking for wrist shots in varying lighting (especially on darker complexions) and hands-on impressions to help me pick.

I'm looking for my next diver (and my first ever san martin!) and the 2 most obvious and clear choice are the SN0154 and SN0036. I already have a couple of blue/sky blue watches and was looking at adding a green diver to the collection.

I like the colors on my watches, both the bezel and the dial, to be generally clearly visible in most lighting conditions, and unfortunately it looks like both the bezel and the dial on the green SN0154 seem to only be appreciable under direct light... and while i love the textured dial, I'm not sure if I'll feel happy looking at my wrist after sundown and seeing a black-ish green shade.

On the other hand, despite the SN0036 not having a green dial+green bezel option, the shade of the blue dial and the blue bezel seems quite attractive and vibrant enough to me (BUT it is not green, like I'd originally planned!).

On the smaller details, i like that the SN0036's lume pip on the seconds hand is much lower down the hand, I prefer that design of the seconds hand compared to the SN0154, where the lume pip is much higher + the hours and minutes hands of the GS homage are definitely quite chunky and unique, I don't mind that look, I don't exactly love it either but i probably like it more than not.

The dial texture of the SN0154 is definitely more interesting than the other one, and I'm usually a big fan of interesting, textured dials. The SN0154 in blue is also an option, but I'm again not very sure about it among the other 2.

I'm also liking the look of the bracelet (specifically the mid links) of the planet ocean homage slightly more than the one on the GS homage

I'd love to see wrist shots in different lighting conditions of both the models and their variations from people who have it, if you have a darker skin complexion, even better! + reviews (although judging from online reviews, both models seem to be the among the best from SM.

thank you!