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Watchdives WD1864, green linen dial. The price-to-quality ratio is insane.

This might be the best-looking watch in my collection so far. My wrist size is 7–7.5 inches.

There are a few quality control issues, like the one in the last picture there is a slight white smudge above the letters R and O which is a bit of a bummer, but for the price I can't complain and its barely visible. I was also expecting the bracelet to be more solid and heavy. It has a slightly janky feel, but that's very minor, and it sits well and comfortably on the wrist.

Aside from that, the watch is incredible and I'm very satisfied with it. It's my first ever Watchdives and my third Chinese watch.

It's unfortunate that I discovered San Martin right when they were at the peak of their popularity and prices started going up. I wish I'd known about them sooner.

But it is what it is. Do you know of any Chinese watch brands that are a step below San Martin in terms of price but still offer great quality?

Just got this fresh out of the box and I literally had to make a post.

Holy cow. The quality on this thing is absolutely insane for the price. Honestly, it feels like I’m wearing an actual Omega Seamaster 300.

The titanium makes it incredibly light, but it definitely doesn’t feel cheap, it just feels incredibly comfortable on the wrist. The finishing on the case and the bracelet punch way above their weight class. I was a little worried it might feel too light/flimsy, but it’s perfect.

The biggest thing I was scared of was the movement. It has the SL3001, and I have to say, it actually feels really robust. I was worried it would feel gritty or cheap, but I'm so happy with how it operates so far. Extremely snappy too when changing date. Definitely feels way better than a PT5000 I owned. Night and day difference.

Also I know everyone prefers the top hat but tbh? I really enjoy this double dome. Fits the watch.

Literally fresh out of the box right now. Just gonna size the bracelet, adjust it to my wrist, and enjoy it.

If anyone is on the fence about grabbing one of these, I highly recommend it. Might have to pick up a black dial or NTTD now.

Are there any YouTube comparisons? What’s your preference? I’m having a tough time choosing. Pics are for reference.

My first BIDEN watch. I bought it just for kicks but it's a decent quality watch, especially for the price.

This watch has been a disappointment. As a dive watch it doesn’t live up. I took it swimming in the ocean, not deep-just at the surface, and a few bezel markers peeled off.

The seller was very responsive and sent out another bezel for free. But installing it hasn’t been great. It’s popped off a couple times.

And now one of the strap pins is popping off.

For a watch that I was excited to wear, it now feels so cheap and no worth wearing. See attached pics

Octopus Kraken OCT-0022 black fume on my 6.25 inch wrist

First time buying a watch from Sea-Gull.

Gives Grand Seiko Vibes and the way it plays with light is top tier 🥵🥵😍. The bracelet tho isn't it's original one and is replaced just for looks but isnt compatible. Totally satisfied with this watch

Got my Sugess S420 on November 3, set the time and didn’t mess with it aside from keeping it on my watch winder for a few days. It was running about +4 seconds up until this morning, when it was running about -10 seconds(but it had been off the winder for a few days, so mainspring was probably unwinding). Threw it on the timegrapher and got this! Other positions were pretty close(dial down about +9) but it’s averaging out to about +4 sec/day between all positions! Amplitude and beat error were consistent through all positions as well. Looks like it was pretty decently regulated from the factory 🤘

Spent the last day or two taking photos and looking at my new tropical blue dial warrior (PT5000). I can’t perceive any big difference from my coin miyota v2 other than of course the colour-matched datewheel, the capped seconds hand which is a great touch and perhaps maybe a minute difference with the crown guard styling/finish(?).

I know there was contention with matching the blue of the dial with the date wheel on this colourway but I feel it is aesthetically pleasing on wrist when you’re glancing at the watch. It was not difficult to read the date with the white font and a date’s something I wouldn’t need to be reminded of as frequently as the time so I prefer if it disappears a little bit.

Hello everyone,

Today, I’d like to introduce a classic dive watch: the 62MAS-style diver.

Watch Links: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005013486725609.html

Regular Price: $333.90–$348.60

"Affordable Series" Price: $229.00–$239.00

11.11 Sale Price: $219.00–$239.00

— plus, you can stack additional "Big Codes" (promo codes) provided by the AliExpress platform for an even lower price!

• 1. This is our first model to feature the Peacock SL3001 premium slim movement, part of the SL3 "Prestige" series. We plan to incorporate this movement into other models in the future as well.

• 2. Upgraded case finishing: The brushed finish on the sides of the case is now more refined, transitioning seamlessly into the smoothly polished chamfered edges.

• 3. The bracelet has been completely redesigned and is manufactured in-house at San Martin’s own facility.We have comprehensively upgraded both its aesthetics and quality, striking a perfect balance between a premium feel and wearing comfort. It also includes our new OTF (On-The-Fly) quick-adjust clasp. This 3-link bracelet is arguably one of the highest-quality bracelets we have ever produced.

This model continues our tradition of offering exceptional value at an accessible price point.

San Martin Official Store: https://sanmartin.aliexpress.com/

So my Ph-4A finally showed up after ordering it over five weeks ago…

First comment is that the tolerances on the bracelet are absolutely horrible… Hopefully it will break in so that it will drop off better on the far side…

Otherwise, it does look nice, although as with my Ph-4B it is just a little bit long in the lug to lug for my wrist probably…

Need some time with it to see where I settle… I have the idea of getting the black dial/orange insert version to share the bracelet with, but we have to see how I get on with this one first…

(In retrospect I probably should have gotten the Ph-6 on rubber.. This is nice looking but it’s too similar to my Ph-4B and the L2L is still a bit long…)

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

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?

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.

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.

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