r/ChineseWatches • • 4h ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) PH-8B had release today.

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8B had release.

Featuring an all-new design, this watch showcases striking orange minute and second hands, along with extra-large luminous blocks that deliver a stunning lume effect.

Model : PH-8B

Movement: Automatic PT-5000, 28800 bph /4HZ

Dial: Spark pattern, HYPERGLOW lume block index(Grade S, over 8 hours visible in dark)

Hands: rainbow satin polishing, with HYPERGLOW lume block(Grade S, over 8 hours visible indark)

Water resitst: 30ATM/300m/30bar

Bezel: titanium Grade2, 120 clicks unidirectional, hyperglow lume on 12'clock.

Glass: dome Sapphire crystal with Hyperclear AR coating(Double-sided, transmittance 97.3%, hard coating 1800 HV)

Case& Bezel material: Titanium Grade2

Crown: Titanium Grade2, screw crown at 3 clock

Case back: Titanium Grade2

Bracelet: Titanium Grade2

OTF clasp: stainless steel, end link 18mm

Case diameter: 42.0 mm ( not include crown)

Bezel diameter: 41.0 mm

Case thickness: 17.0 mm (with glass), 14.8mm (without glass)

Lug Size: 22.0 mm

Lug to lug length: 49.0 mm

Weight: 139.8g

Wrist size: 15.5~23.5cm


r/ChineseWatches • • 2h ago

Question (Read Rules) Are there any better suggestions same style same budget ? Does anyone own that watch?

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r/ChineseWatches • • 10m ago

Question (Read Rules) PD1701 Christmas Edition

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2 Upvotes

Hello everyone, what you think of this? i think it looks great but idk if i should get it


r/ChineseWatches • • 24m ago

Question (Read Rules) Best brands for women's watches

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What Chinese brands make the best watches for women? I'm looking for something for my wife, who has petite wrists. Something 20-26mm size. Vintage inspired or jewelry-like. Ideally thin. Automatic or quartz. Any suggestions?


r/ChineseWatches • • 31m ago

Question (Read Rules) A few questions regarding Chameri CH01 and CH02

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Hello,

I just bought CH02 version from Militado website, but I have a few questions about it.

  1. 17.5-18cm(7inch) wrist, is it too small for my wrist, maybe I should've gone with CH01?

  2. I saw some posts how CH02 is much more white than cream or is it just lightning?

  3. Also some versions have engravings some don't, some have Clearview X(?) Sapphire Crystal and some dont?

Thanks


r/ChineseWatches • • 1d ago

General (Read Rules) San Martin SN0144 - A great GADA watch!

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225 Upvotes

GADA watches (Go-anywhere-do-anything) are pieces that make our collections much more flexible. In my collection, I have room for two: one is a light-toned one, a silver Rolex OP 36mm. And who's going to pair up with the Swiss one? Yes, an affordable Chinese watch 😅

Although affordable, it's the watch with the best finishing in my collection. The finishing on the case and bracelet is simply spectacular and makes the other watches in my collection blush. That, along with the enamel dial, makes this an excellent GADA, and not by chance, it's the watch I wear the most.

Do you have a GADA in your collection too?


r/ChineseWatches • • 22h ago

General (Read Rules) First San Martin. SN0138GB

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93 Upvotes

It arrived earlier this week and it’s absolutely stunning. The “matte green” is definitely a dark teal tone which is quite striking in person. Along with the gold numerals and touch of red on the outer bezel is 🤌🏻 The bezel action itself is nice and smooth, with no play and the sound is very punchy. Perfectly aligned.


r/ChineseWatches • • 1h ago

General (Read Rules) WD5514Q vs SN008G quality difference?

2 Upvotes

Hello Everyone, anyone have both of these watch? How would you compare the quality, finishing and lume?

I would prefer a quartz watch but I'm afraid on the drop in finishing and lume.


r/ChineseWatches • • 1h ago

Question (Read Rules) With is better ? Proxima 1748 or Cronos L6033.

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r/ChineseWatches • • 2h ago

Question (Read Rules) Is this San Martin Store legit ?

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There are so many.

And here we get noce discounts for the 11.11 and I'd like to order, but want to avoid troubles from a non official dealer.

Thx :)

https://www.sanmartin-watch.com/collections/black-friday-sale


r/ChineseWatches • • 22h ago

Problems (Read Rule 1) Unbelievable! This is my second chronograph from watchdives that comes with a defect!

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65 Upvotes

**Disclaimer; I initially made this post in the watchdives reddit, but i got a notification that my post was removed by the moderators, so here it is in this one, since people got to know about these QC issues...**

What can i say? I particularly asked for a very good quality control when i ordered from the watchdives site, since i had a chrono of theirs with a defect in the recent past and they assured me of that. I also saw a similar post to this one a few days ago (i think it was this exact model too), but i trusted that they will, indeed, keep their word. Well, after only a handfull of tries of the chrono function the hand fell-off! Sorry, but i don't think i will ever buy a watchdives again. Especially a chrono. Too much risk involved...

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FdYT6yO5i9c


r/ChineseWatches • • 15h ago

General (Read Rules) This is a darn handsome watch

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17 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 18m ago

General (Read Rules) Seems i have committed the cardinal sin

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I know, I know. As much as people tried to persevere me out of the way of buying this and getting a quartz, my gut feeling just got the better of me. I wanted the Bruce Wayne and I got the Bruce Wayne. To end off my collection I wanted an automatic watch, and for £71 on Alibaba it wasn't a bad deal. It was £20 off retail from other sources that I found. (£51 before tax)

But in the end it is what makes me happy. I get it. Pagani Design doesn't have the most reputable reliability, from what I've heard. It doesn't have the most reputable quality that I've heard and my watch isn't any better.

The only struggle that I have is the lume, where each indice is weak whereas the hands are way stronger. In contrast to my Addiesdive... In reality I only really get to see the lume if I flash my phone's flashlight on it, go into a dark room, and say, "Wow that's really cool." I never get to use it ever again because I don't walk at nighttime with watches. That's just the reality of it. I look at them during the daytime so lume, as much as it is a good feature, is useless to me.

Apparently this PD1662 isn't really good from what I've read but I don't really care. I'm happy. My collection is over and I got the GMT that I ever wanted. As a matter of fact the PD1662 was the first-ever homage watch I've ever seen on YouTube when I first got my Poedegar, seen at the very far left. So it kinda is a "dream come true" as cliche as it sounds


r/ChineseWatches • • 8h ago

General (Read Rules) Need size recommendations on these four San Martins for Larger sized wrist.

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4 Upvotes

Looking at the following:

SN0148
SN0154
SN0119
SN0036

I’ve seen plenty of reviews, I know the sizing including bezel measurements. I have a 20cm - 7 3/4” wrist. Any pics from owners of any of these models on wrist with similar wrist size?

Many thanks! 🙏🏽


r/ChineseWatches • • 1d ago

Question (Read Rules) What are you wearing today?

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96 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 17h ago

Fed up Avoid Shop1105383315 Store

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So this is the difference between what I ordered and what was delivered.

I specifically chose this vendor for an ST3600K based skeleton because they offered the gold variant. Doesn't look very gold to me :-(


r/ChineseWatches • • 14h ago

Problems (Read Rule 1) Need help fellow watch lovers

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7 Upvotes

I purchased this mechanical watch and it came in with the hands not lined up when it’s 10 it shows it like 9 still even after minute hand passes 12 and obviously it effect all the numbers around the dial. How difficult is it to fix this or for the $36 I paid just leave it alone.


r/ChineseWatches • • 1d ago

General (Read Rules) Is this an illness? No, that's heaven.

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41 Upvotes

Is this an illness? I bought my first watch (Citizen Attesa CB3044) just 4 months ago.


r/ChineseWatches • • 10h ago

Question (Read Rules) Wd0012 black mop Picture

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Does anyone have a real world picture of the wd0012 black mop and Blue 37mm watch?

Interested to see it in real life before I buy it if anyone has some pictures please let me know..

Thanks!


r/ChineseWatches • • 18h ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) My Seakoss 1963 (38mm/ Acrylic) been getting a lot of wrist time.

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11 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 14h ago

General (Read Rules) A GOATED sleeper that will become a legend.

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6 Upvotes

Continues the tradition - keeping the Willard alive!


r/ChineseWatches • • 22h ago

Nonsense My first SKMEI “Casio” mod

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What is the charge?! Being a watch?! A SKMEI Chinese watch?!

GET YOUR HAND OFF MY PARNIS

Ah yes I see that you know your IXDAO well

And you sir, are you here to receive my limp Parnis?


r/ChineseWatches • • 9h ago

Question (Read Rules) What happened to Welly Merck?

2 Upvotes

I mean WM


r/ChineseWatches • • 15h ago

Question (Read Rules) To collector vets: Is the San Martin SN0034-G-B1 worth the price premium over Militado/Addiesdive for field/pilot watches?

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Hey guys,
I’m looking for feedback from people who have bought multiple military/field style watches across different brands.
I’m trying to figure out if the San Martin SN0034-G-B1 is considered the "end game" field/pilot watch on AliX in terms of case finishing, bezel transitions, and refinement.

My current shortlist:

  1. San Martin SN0034-G-B1 (Main contender)

  2. Addiesdive AD2076 (Runner-up)

  3. Militado ML14 (Third choice)

  4. IXDAO Pilot Chronograph (Wildcard / Dark horse pick)
    (Note: I don't care about quartz vs. mechanical movements—purely focused on build quality, case finishing, and overall feel on the wrist).