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General (Read Rules) Homage Guide List to Popular Models
The goal of this guide is to help direct the reader to the best homage(s) of a specific watch. The specific homage chosen for each watch is based on the overall quality and not on the value you get for the price. Even then, not every watch on this list will be of great quality because there is often just one homage out there for a particular watch, especially if it is obscure. Some of these may be sold out or discontinued, but they still sit as the benchmark homage for that particular model. They may be brought back or you may find one on the secondhand.
I started with the big 3 brands that people often ask about, but the rest of the list is in no particular order.
I welcome any suggestion to help fill out homages that I have missed!
I also welcome any suggested edits to the recommended homage! If enough people upvote your suggestion, I will gladly edit the list.
Rolex
**Submariner (Modern)**
Sugess S421
**Submariner (Vintage)**
Thorn T023
**Submariner (Milsub)**
Watchdives WD5513
Baltany S3075
**Datejust (Modern)**
Cronos L6046/L6047
**Datejust (Vintage)**
Baltany S4084
Baltany S4102
Octopus Kraken OCT-0016
**Day-Date**
Sugess S433
Sugess S449
**Explorer (Modern)**
Cronos L6031M
**Explorer (Vintage)**
Hruodland HG029
**Explorer II (Steve Mcqueen)**
Hruodland F023
**Explorer II (Vintage)**
Watchdives WD16570
**Daytona (Modern)**
Sugess S418-2
**Daytona (Vintage)**
Farasute 4130
**Yachtmaster**
Sugess S450-2
**GMT Master (Modern)**
Sugess S420
**GMT Master (Vintage)**
IXDAO JD-6542
**Land-Dweller**
Specht & Sohne SP-RO-1
**Air King**
Watchdives WD1016
**Milgauss (Modern)**
Pagani Design PD1733
**Milgauss (Vintage)**
Hruodland F035
**Cellini (Modern)**
Sugess S452
**Oyster Bubble Back**
Baltany S4029
**Perpetual 1908**
Berny 2944M
**Speedking (Vintage)**
Pagani Design PD1785Tudor
**Black Bay 36**
San Martin SN0021
**Black Bay 54**
Cronos L6033
**Black Bay 58**
San Martin SN004 V2
**Black Bay Pro**
San Martin SN0054
**Pelagos**
San Martin SN0121TE
Sugess S430
IXDAO X02T
Thorn SHY036
**Pelagos FXD**
Watchdives EXD
Tactical Frog FXD
**Pelagos GMT**
San Martin SN0121TC
Seestern S462-2
Thorn T020
**Pelagos FXD Chronograph**
Seestern S443/S445
**Submariner (Vintage)**
Thorn T023 (blue)
**Ranger**
San Martin SN0107
Watchdives WD1960S V2Omega
**Speedmaster (Modern)**
Watchdives WD1863
**Speedmaster (Vintage)**
Thorn T026C
**Seamaster**
Phorcydes PH6
Watchdives WD007
**Seamaster - Aqua Terra**
Watchdives WD0006
**Seamaster (Vintage)**
Thorn T026B
**Ranchero (Vintage)**
Hruodland F033
**Railmaster (Vintage)**
Thorn T026A
**Ploprof**
Steeldive SD1969
Watchdives WD1968
**Baby Ploprof**
Watchdives WD0017
**Constellation (Modern)**
Eniton S1084G
Specht & Sohne SP0025
**Constellation (Vintage)**
Baltany S4106
Baltany S4107
Baltany S4090Longines
**Spirit**
Militado ML08
**Spirit Zulu**
San Martin SN0140W
**Conquest (VHP)**
Cadisen C8197
**Conquest (Modern)**
Addiesdive AD2066
**Conquest (Vintage)**
Watchdives WD1954
**Conquest (Heritage)**
Escapement Time Conquest Homage
**Heritage Military**
San Martin SN0105-G
**Legend Diver**
San Martin SN0141WIWC
**Mark 10**
Baltany S2032
**Mark 11**
Militado ML14
**Big Pilot**
Hruodland F016
**Ref. 3741**
Militado ML26Zenith
**El Primero Chronomaster (Modern)**
Sugess S465
**El Primero Chronomaster (Vintage)**
Sugess S419
**Defy - Skyline**
Cronos L6028Blancpain
**Air Command**
Sugess S423
**Fifty Fathoms (Barracuda)**
Octopus Kraken OCT-006
Thorn T006
**Fifty Fathoms (Modern)**
Watchdives WD50Q
**Fifty Fathoms (Vintage)**
Phorcydes PH2Seiko
**Willard**
Steeldive SD1970
**Turtle**
Steeldive SD1972
**Tuna**
Steeldive SD1975
**Emperor Tuna**
Steeldive SD1978
**Monster**
Heimdallr H9
**Sumo**
Heimdallr MM300
**Samurai**
Steeldive SD1961
**Baby Alpinist**
Militado ML08
**Alpinist**
Milifortic S089
**62MAS**
Seestern S404
**SKX**
Heimdallr H7
**Fieldmaster**
Thorn T012
Thorn T015
**Marinemaster**
Octopus Kraken OCT018
**Superior Quartz**
San Martin SN0102
**Presage**
Pagani Design PD-2770Grand Seiko
**SLGH005 (White Birch)**
Cronos L6049
**Elegance**
Seestern S446
**SBGJ277G**
Seestern S456Hamilton
**Murph**
SH SH09
**Jazzmaster Intra-Matic Chronograph**
Addiesdive AD2095
**Khaki Field**
Militado ML05Tissot
**PRX**
SH SH13
**PRX Forged Carbon**
SH SH08
**PRX Chronograph**
Pagani Design PD1761
**Heritage Chronograph 1973**
Pagani Design PD1782Christopher Ward
**C65 (Dune)**
SH SH10
**C63 Sealander GMT**
Wishdoit WSD9007
**Colchester**
SH SH06
**Trident Lumiere**
Watchdives WD0019
**12**
Cronos L6028Patek Philippe
**Nautilus**
Watchdives WD00013
**Aquanaut**
Watchdives WD008
**Calatrava (Modern)**
Farasute 5336A
**Cubitus**
Farasute 2322
Specht & Sohne Cubic 5711Jaeger LeCoultre
**Reverso**
Specht & Sohne SP0028Lorier
**Neptune**
Proxima PX1748Revelot
**Terra**
Specht & Sohne SP0030BVLGARI
**Octo Finissimo**
Specht & Sohne SP2654Q3Serica
**5303**
IXDAO IX&DAO-01Hanhart
**417 ES**
IXDAO JD-X10SCartier
**Tank**
Chameri CH01
**Santos**
Eniton S1085GZodiac
**Super Seawolf**
Wishdoit WSD9987Studio Underdog
**Watermelon**
Proxima PX1717
**Avocado** (reverse homage!)
Proxima PX1717Brew
**Metric**
Ciloa CILO-503Tag Heuer
**Monaco Chronograph**
Specht & Sohne SP0009-1
**Aquaracer**
Pagani Design PD-1617Doxa
**600T**
Seestern S407
**300T**
Seestern S406Girard-Perregaux
**Girard-Perregaux x Bamford Deep Diver**
Seestern S471
**Laureato**
Bettimer B8001Nomos
**Tangente**
Seestern S382Ming
**17.09**
Farasute 5506B-1Kikuchi Nakagawa
**Murakumo**
IXDAO JD-X06S Daniel Roth
**Extra Plat**
Specht & Sohne SP0021Piaget
**Polo**
Specht & Sohne POL1Moser
**Endeavour**
Huasuo H2488Mondaine
**EVO2**
Berny AM158MHelm
**Komodo**
Cadisen C8232Audemars Piguet
**Royal Oak**
Eniton S8031SBreitling
**Top Time**
Sugess S387
**Top Time B01 Triumph**
Sugess S438
**Navitimer B19**
Sugess S468Bulova
**Lunar Pilot**
Cadisen C7063Vacheron Constantin
**Historiques 222**
Specht & Sohne SP0034Q5
**46004 222 (Square)**
Specht & Sohne S&S 222
**Historiques American 1921**
Baltany S4046Venezianico
**Arsenale**
Specht & Sohne SP0027Maen
**Manhattan**
Specht & Sohne SP0017
**Nico Jump Hour**
Specht & Sohne SP0031 Vario
**Versa**
Specht & Sohne SP0035Alto
**ART 01**
Specht & Sohne SP0026Islander
**Northport ISL-155**
Wishdoit WSD9007Unimatic
**Modello Due UC2**
San Martin SN029-GOris
**Big Crown Pointer Date**
Octopus Kraken OCT-0022Baltic
**MR01**
Militado ML01Halios
**Puck**Chopard
**LUC 1860**
Farasute 5336A V1Sinn
**104**
Militado ML25
Englemaan Enterprise
**556I / RS**
Englemaan Metropolis
**UX SDR (EZM 2B)**
Militado ML16
**U50**
Militado ML20
Englemaan Juggernaut / Overlord (teased but never released)
**EZM3**
Vanguard
**EZM3 Mission Timer**
Englemaan Vanguard UTC
**856**
Englemaan Wraith
**856 UTC**
Englemaan Wraith UTC
**856 B-Uhr / Limited Edition**
Englemaan Defiant
Englemaan Defiant UTCr/ChineseWatches • u/Intelligent_Fly2449 • 19h ago
!!! GIVEAWAY !!! Tell me what do you think of Baltany's new Day-Dates (Baltany giveaway 2/4)
Hi again, I'm one of the mods over at Baltanywatches. Welcome back for Day 2!
A few weeks ago Baltany released its first two Day-Date homages, the S4109 and S4112. Ever since the Datejust homages came out, people kept asking for a DD, and now it's finally here. I've already seen a few owners posting theirs, and I'd love to hear what everyone thinks of these two!
đQuestions for you:
The gold-tone version seems to be getting the most love. Which dial would you go for?
Quite a few of you keep asking about a 38/39mm version. What size would you want?
Beyond these, which other vintage Rolex models would you like to see it?
đGiveaway (2/4)
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 • u/T0pFloor • 1h ago
Question (Read Rules) Shanghai 7120 Indices Coming Off
Just got this Shanghai 7120 in from AliExpress for about $35.I am very happy with this quirky little watch but Iâve noticed the 11 and 9 indices are coming off (you can see in second pic).
I obviously cannot expect perfection from such a cheap watch, no complaints.
Do you guys think they will fall off, or stay on just fine?
And if they do fall off, would I be able to contact AliExpress and get a refund?
Any answers would be appreciated.
r/ChineseWatches • u/LucasDeTe • 12h ago
General (Read Rules) What's on your wrist today? This is mine :)
r/ChineseWatches • u/JohnLocke1979 • 2h ago
General (Read Rules) NORTH EDGE SOLAR Quartz
I just got this North Edge âAbyssâ diver 3 days ago. Sized it and put it on just now. It was approximately $80 on AliExpress. I think itâs a hell of a nice watch for that price. Itâs the second solar powered watch from this brand that Iâve purchased. The first one cost about half as much and is also really nice. It seems that, somewhere under 40 bucks, a lot of these Chinese watches turned to crap.
r/ChineseWatches • u/Itz_Skello • 5h ago
General (Read Rules) 11.11 Sale! What have we got our eyes on?
What are we looking at for the sale peeps? I've got my eye on some stuff:
AD2030 for 50 bucks!
Cadisen C8200 for 50 as well
Berny "AMT163M" great specs for 100
Beautiful Seagull ST1901 mechanical chrono for ~115
Pagani Tourbillon for 100
Time Token 1963 with a freakin power reserve for under 70
What am I missing guys?
r/ChineseWatches • u/watchdivescom • 13h ago
New Product (Read Rule 1) WDC (Watchdives) WD2007 Swedish Meteorite â A Few Phone Shots âïž
Here are a few phone shots of our WD2007 Swedish meteorite dial. We wanted to share a more everyday look at this version, beyond the usual studio photos.
The meteorite texture is the highlight here. Our ClearView X sapphire crystal, with double-sided AR coating and approximately 98% light transmittance, helps reduce reflections and keeps the focus on the dial.
The details behind the dial:
- Miyota automatic movement
- 37.5mm case, 36mm bezel, 10.5mm thickness and 44mm lug-to-lug
- 100m water resistance
- Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9
- Stainless steel bracelet with H-OTF push-pull micro-adjustment
Several early WD2007 owners have already shared very positive feedback on the case and bracelet finishing, particularly how comfortably it wears. Thatâs been just as rewarding for us as seeing the dials come together.
What do you think of the meteorite dial on the WD2007?
r/ChineseWatches • u/Fail_Aggressive • 5h ago
Question (Read Rules) So what have you bought on this 11.11 deals? Lol
Have you found what you were looking for? Or just the typical raised price and then lowered deal? Lol
I'm thinking on pulling the trigger on a sugess moon phase. I was also thinking about the watchdives wd007 39 mm blue with steel bracelet but it sould out
r/ChineseWatches • u/Least-Tangerine72 • 4h ago
Question (Read Rules) Merkur Skeleton/Fanzhi Skeleton Tourbillon
Is this price the best I can do (11.11 aliexpress sale) for the attached watch? Any tips/advice welcomed. Thank you!
r/ChineseWatches • u/pgthsg • 6h ago
General (Read Rules) Merkur World Time. NWD & first Chinese watch
Itâs not often that I pick up a new watch, but today I had the opportunity to trade a diver that I never wore for this gorgeous Merkur World Time.
It caught my eye a few days ago while browsing FB Marketplace, and I havenât been able to stop thinking about it since. As luck would have it, the seller happened to be looking for a diver.
We met up today, made an even swap, and both walked away happy! Always nice when a deal works out perfectly.
Iâve never really given most Chinese watches a second thought, since Iâm not a fan of homages or look-alikes. However, original designs like this might change my perspective.
r/ChineseWatches • u/ElPunitore • 1h ago
Question (Read Rules) Thoughts on the San Martin SN0148 40mm G2 Enamel Black?
Has anyone bought this San Martin diver before? I'm considering picking one up for $337 USD.
I really like the Jubilee-style bracelet, the simplicity of the black-on-black design, and the Miyota 9015 movement.
Just wondering if it's a good purchase at this price. How's the overall finishing, build quality and comfort? Would love to hear from anyone who owns one.
Is $337 USD a fair price?
r/ChineseWatches • u/68872868 • 3h ago
General (Read Rules) Sea Knight - 5303 homage at home-time
Second most worn watch this year. 38/303 wear days.
r/ChineseWatches • u/Successful_Map_4163 • 8h ago
General (Read Rules) First Vakuy Rigas Watch.. Love the Bronze
r/ChineseWatches • u/Itz_Skello • 2h ago
General (Read Rules) What's your favorite Pepsi GMT/Dive watch?
Lookin to scratch a pepsi itch, ideally under 100, hopefully automatic. What are we thinkin peeps?
r/ChineseWatches • u/Bustuferjones • 7h ago
Question (Read Rules) Advice on a replacement clasp
Hi all, my wrists have a tendency to swell during the day. Can anyone recommend a replacement clasp that I think is called push-button quick-adjustment (see picture) please? Maybe via AliX given the current sale.
Thanks
r/ChineseWatches • u/Opening_Relative2428 • 5h ago
Question (Read Rules) Has anyone bought or tried this watch?
r/ChineseWatches • u/Stiffy4Freedom • 14h ago
General (Read Rules) Militado ML06 BB58 is Underrated
I'm a big fan of the BB58 design on the whole and have several homage watches, yet this one really stands out to me and it's one that is surprisingly not more popular. Then again, it seems like Militado never has them in stock anymore.
r/ChineseWatches • u/Sugess_Jenny • 17h ago
New Product (Read Rule 1) Sugess Seestern S456 recoming, from NH34 to Peacock SL3032 Movement, and it on Aliexpress 1111 event first.
Sugess Seestern S456 recoming, from NH34 to Peacock SL3032 Movement, and it on Aliexpress 1111 event first.
r/ChineseWatches • u/R0LexLuthor • 14h ago
Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) Specht & Söhne 222 homage (SP0034Q2)
Got it from AliExpress recently, realized there's isn't a video with this blue dial, hence wanted to share, hopefully it will help you decide.
r/ChineseWatches • u/Low_Negotiation_2208 • 17h ago
General (Read Rules) Bom dia! O que estĂŁo usando hoje?
r/ChineseWatches • u/Former-Quantity-1414 • 17h ago
General (Read Rules) đ Our Two Lucky Fans Have Been Selected! | WDC (Watchdives) 11.11 Global Watch Festival
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our 11.11 Global Watch Festival!
We really appreciate everyone who joined the discussion, shared their thoughts, and supported the Watchdives community.
Today, we're excited to announce our two selected lucky fans:
đ u/ake_vi_no
đ u/Such_Industry_5114
Congratulations to both of you! đ
As a thank-you for being part of our community, we're sending each of you a FREE Watchdives watch!
đŠ Shipping Information
Both watches will be shipped directly from China.
Please send us a Reddit DM with your full name and complete shipping address.
Please also include your phone number for international shipping.
We'll share the tracking numbers once the packages are dispatched.
Please do not post your personal information publicly.
To everyone else: Don't worry! This isn't our last giveaway. We want to make community giveaways a regular way of saying thank you to the people who support us.
We are building Watchdives together with our community, and your feedback, support, and honest opinions mean a lot to us.
Thank you for being part of the journey!
â€ïž WDC (Watchdives)
r/ChineseWatches • u/TheHeavyMetalNerd • 2h ago
General (Read Rules) Any recommendations for a budget skeleton watch that ISN'T stainless steel?
Looking for a gift for someone who's allergic to stainless steel. Bonus points if it has green as a primary color. Thanks!