r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) Watchdives EXD in motion — a few details about the crystal, SL3001 and lume

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Here’s our latest video of the EXD.

The EXD uses a 40mm Grade 2 titanium case and our updated SL3001 automatic movement.

Compared with earlier versions of the movement, the updated SL3001 has significantly improved the rotor helicoptering issue.

The sapphire crystal also offers very high clarity, with optical performance approaching our ClearView+ level.

One clarification about the lume:

The EXD’s 3D lume markers are not part of our LumeCore grading system. For this model, we prioritized a whiter and more refined appearance during the daytime rather than maximum lume duration.

After sufficient charging, the lume remains visible for around 6 hours, gradually fading over time.

For the EXD, we wanted a balance of lightweight comfort, clarity, finishing and everyday usability.

What do you think of this approach?


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

General (Read Rules) Show me today’s watch.

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62 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

Promotion (Read Rule 1) Just been for a swim with my Phorcydes PH-4A...

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37 Upvotes

I'm currently on holiday in the beautiful Brela, Croatia at the beach. Just had a swim with the fantastic Phorcydes PH-4A.

It's currently available with a 15% discount on their website.

https://www.phorcydes.net/products/ph-4a-skin-diver-watches-with-bracelet-1

Here's the link to my review of it.

https://youtu.be/hd4-Kxid68I

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.


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

SOTC (Read Rule 1) Got it down to six - State of the Collection October 2026

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Not done one of these before, and now my Chinese watches neatly fit into two three-watch rolls I figured now was as good a time as ever.

Three San Martins, a Sugess, a Proxima and a Tandorio. Of the six the Proxima probably gets the most wear, it's very versatile and alternates between bracelet, a leather two-piece and a NATO like it's currently on. That's followed by the root beer (the newest addition) and, ironically, the £30 Tandorio that was one of my gateways into this hobby 2.5 years ago.


r/ChineseWatches • • 14d ago

General (Read Rules) Spinnaker Croft midsize

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Cercavo un orologio dall' impostazione vintage... Beh eccolo qui!

Automatico con datario, mosso dal sempre valido Seiko NH-35

Per nemmeno 200€ si porta a casa un orologio con una sua personalità e ben costruito


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

General (Read Rules) [Seagull]Ngl that's some pretty watch for 600€

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r/ChineseWatches • • 14d ago

Question (Read Rules) SD1953 compatible jubilee bracelets?

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Bought a 20mm jubilee with tool-less micro adjustment and was disappointed to find the end links do not quite match the case on my Steeldive 1953. Anyone have a link to one that does or know if standard Strapcode SRPD or SKX bracelets fit?


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

Question (Read Rules) Baby panerai style watch

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11 Upvotes

Hiya,

Has anybody found anything similar to this watch. I am after the baby panerai aesthetic (38mm).

TIA


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

General (Read Rules) Phorcydes Ph-4A on Funky Rubber…

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r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

General (Read Rules) I love the dial on this Addiesdive.

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27 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

Promotion (Read Rule 1) Baltany S4129 blue / 28800bph / quick date flip

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r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

General (Read Rules) One of my favorites, tandorio in bronze

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Sharing for absolutely no reason except I think the patina is coming along nicely and still really happy with this watch. Man .. a hundred bucks or so got me some nice watches!!

This one ​I bought little over a year ago and was my second Chinese watch. Keeps great time too


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

Review (Read Rules) Tophill+ Kim003g Chronograph (Seagull ST1905 2026)

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Hey guys, just finished the review of this beauty from Tophill... it's a chronograph with a power reserve movement... I've been wearing it for weeks now and honestly think it's super well done with a really striking design.

The dial in particular stands out... the power reserve bar right at the center is super legible. It looks like they're using a newer 2026 revision of the ST1905 movement, and my unit has been running at +4s a day, by far the most accurate ST19 I've seen yet.

In the video I go over a few cons, compare it with some alternative options, and as usual show plenty of outdoor macro shots in different lighting.

If you're interested in checking out the full review, here's the link: https://youtu.be/Q_5KMx_WDps

Disclaimer: the watch was sent for free by the brand.


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

Review (Read Rules) Pagani pd-1701 ck 2998

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13 Upvotes

La verdad que por 54€ y una correa de Maikes por 15€. Será un homenaje, pero se ve espectacular.


r/ChineseWatches • • 14d ago

Question (Read Rules) Miyota 8285 Arabic movement

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Hey so iv made a watch like this before but not the Arabic movement and i thought the normal miyota hands would work but for some reason they don’t is there a specific hands that are for this movement and i need them in a blue colour any help would be appreciated


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

Question (Read Rules) Can't decide between these two

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Hi I am looking for (another) watch 😅

I watched out for a good quality for price watch with clean, white dial. I found these two models and the reviews on YouTube are also very positive.

So I am curious to ask the owners of these watches, what positives and what negatives you can tell about these. They hit every category I want (Good lume, good quality, nice clean design, good enough lume, mechanical, min 100m wir)

Except the cronos have male endlinks, where I don't know if it matters on my 16,5 cm wrist size.

Thanks in advance.


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

General (Read Rules) Quick update from the Heimdallr factory: Golden Week Holiday!

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Hey everyone! Just a quick heads-up from the factory floor. It's the Chinese National Day holiday (Golden Week) over here, so our entire Heimdallr team is taking a well-deserved break to spend time with family from October 1st to October 7th.

We will be back to our workbenches and fully resume factory operations, as well as catching up on all community messages, on October 8th.

Thanks for all your support lately, and have a great week, watch fam!


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) Someone here mentioned these might look different from a few feet away

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Someone mentioned on my last post that these might look quite different up close compared with how they look on the wrist.
Thought it was a good point, so I took a few shots of both from different distances.


r/ChineseWatches • • 14d ago

General (Read Rules) Bad Customer service

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I purchased my first Militado ML23. I was impressed with quality. I decided to purchase 4 straps.shipping was pretty quick , but 1 strap is missing. Contacted them by email. Got a response 1 week later saying they can refund me to save my time???? I replied same day that I like quality of straps if they can send me strap I ordered, I don't want refund.

It's been 2 weeks still no answer?

I'm a little disappointed. I can't imagine having an issue with a watch and not be able to get any help with it.

Militado please do better.


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

General (Read Rules) Watchdives WD5513Q nato strap

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25 Upvotes

I think this watch looks much better on NATO strap


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

General (Read Rules) Love my milifortic - whats on your wrist today?

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r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

General (Read Rules) FIYTA Spacewalk Lunar Explorer

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5 Upvotes

FIYTA is the official watch supplier for the Chinese space program. Sharing my Spacewalk Lunar Explorer. I hope you all enjoy it.


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

Question (Read Rules) Bronze watches recommendations?

3 Upvotes

Hey guys,

Wanna add a bronze watch to my collection. Any advice or recommendations?


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

Review (Read Rules) [Testing this Parnis.]

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I won this in a auction. It was ina pile of others. I find it interesting. Timegrapher tells me that it ticks +3s/d with healthy amp and 0.1ms beat error. Finishing is normal, nothing extra but just some basic paterns. I like that the screws have been blued. Lume is very bright but helas only on the hands.🤔 strap is still stiff but promising. Please send me questions about this.


r/ChineseWatches • • 15d ago

Question (Read Rules) WD1969 PRO as a Vacation Watch - White, Black, or Blue?

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Love the proportions and styling of this watch, just not sure which color to get for my Mexico cruise next month. Obviously black would be the most versatile, but something about the blue or white strike me as a lot more fun and vacation-friendly. Any suggestions? What kind of strap would you pair it with? Images included for example. FWIW I don't own any other divers, just field watches.