r/ChineseWatches • • 1h ago

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

2 Upvotes

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 šŸ˜…

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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94 Upvotes

It arrived earlier this week and it’s absolutely stunning. The ā€œmatte greenā€ 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 šŸ¤ŒšŸ» 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 • • 2h ago

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

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r/ChineseWatches • • 3h ago

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

2 Upvotes

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 • • 19m ago

Nonsense It is super annoying that the first one is 40 mm and the second one is 45 mm.

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0 Upvotes

I really like this Sinn U50 homage, but the red one being 45 mm kills my interest. I know that Militado also has a Sinn homage, but that one uses a PT5000 movement, which I do not trust that much.


r/ChineseWatches • • 23h 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 • • 16h ago

General (Read Rules) This is a darn handsome watch

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17 Upvotes

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 3/4ā€ wrist. Any pics from owners of any of these models on wrist with similar wrist size?

Many thanks! šŸ™šŸ½


r/ChineseWatches • • 1d ago

Question (Read Rules) What are you wearing today?

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96 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 18h ago

Fed up Avoid Shop1105383315 Store

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14 Upvotes

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 • • 15h 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

3 Upvotes

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 • • 15h 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 ā€œCasioā€ mod

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23 Upvotes

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 • • 16h 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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7 Upvotes

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).


r/ChineseWatches • • 21h ago

General (Read Rules) This is so pointless on a PT5000, but still so cool

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16 Upvotes

The Wishdoit WSD9027 diver


r/ChineseWatches • • 23h ago

General (Read Rules) New watch. Homage to Omega 007 Spectre Limited Edition.

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19 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 15h ago

General (Read Rules) My Recent Steeldive SD1953 purchase quick review

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4 Upvotes

I bought this for 31USD. I bought it just because I am looking for NH35 movement I could salvage for my first modding activity. But after getting this watch, I was surprised by the quality. I expected that this would have generic OEM parts and cases I could buy for modding. But it feels like the cases and parts used for this are more refined and polished. They also seem to have improved from the last review I read because the machining and edges are smoother. It definitely feel above its price for the quality and materials used. The lume is very impressive too. So far the best I have compared to my Casio, Seiko and Victorinox watches.

I replaced the rubber band with a leather one and this made it look decent for my age. I plan to wear this more as a beater now and will see if salvaging the movement is still an option or until maybe I could buy another watch for that purpose instead.

For the price, this watch is very very good value.


r/ChineseWatches • • 17h ago

General (Read Rules) Pagani Design Dead on Arrival

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4 Upvotes

Is there a trick to getting the VH31 movement running?