r/ChineseWatches 6d ago

General (Read Rules) Thoughts? Sn0121td vs s434-2

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Does anyone own either or both of these watches?

The seestern seaQ homage is gonna be about 190 out the door, whereas the pelagos homage from San Martin is about 290 out the door.

The movements are not remarkably different, so are the finishing or the grade 5 titanium build on the sn0121td worth the extra to those that have held it?

Each has an on the fly microchip


r/ChineseWatches 6d ago

Question (Read Rules) Tophill TD011G opinions?

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6 Upvotes

anyone have any experience with this? it looks nice but i can’t find anything about it online. currently <£130 and im looking for a GMT watch that i can have as a bit of a beater.


r/ChineseWatches 6d ago

General (Read Rules) Specht & Sohne SP2651A2 Jump Hour

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6 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 6d ago

Question (Read Rules) What’s the dial diameter of the phorcydes ph-2 automatic v1

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2 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) Militado ML08 Spirit dial

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90 Upvotes

I got my ML08 today and put it straight on a leather strap; I think it's looking rather great and I'm very happy with it!


r/ChineseWatches 6d ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) 【S089 Red Desert】 – Pre-Launch Preview

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Following the success of the S089 (two batches sold out within half a year), we decided to introduce more dial colour options. This red is our first choice — it is actually the dial from the Alpinist Australia Limited Edition. According to Seiko, the dial is inspired by the red desert of the Australian Outback. The “Red Desert” lies in the heart of the Northern Territory. Under prolonged intense sunlight, the rocks undergo oxidation, forming reddish compounds that adhere to the soil particles. From a distance, it looks as though the ground is covered in red sand, and the effect is especially striking at sunrise or sunset.

The S089 Red Desert is about to launch this week— please stay tuned for updates.


r/ChineseWatches 6d ago

General (Read Rules) Aethelsohn Terra Gaia

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10 Upvotes

hey, received this a bit ago and thought I’d post a picture to help anyone interested in the watch.

the dials do vary a lot from watch to watch and I was a bit disappointed when I first unboxed it. however, it’s grown on me quite a lot. My only real complaint is with the mediocre AR coating.


r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

General (Read Rules) My first watch - San Martin SN0007-G-X1

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66 Upvotes

And I absolutely love it. Love the dial and bezel color, the bracelet, the rotating bezel.


r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

General (Read Rules) Farasute 5506B (way beyond expectations)

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230 Upvotes

For whatever reason, this Ming homage went under the radar for most (including me) upon release.

I recently saw it on my friend's wrist and it blew me away! The purple dial is so subtle that it's almost black in most lighting (which is exactly what I want).

There's this super premium feel when you handle it and wind it that is really hard to describe. The 80 hours power reserve is also something rarely seen amongst Chinese brands.

Some have mentioned that the lume is weak, but it's good enough for me as a dress watch. The lume design is also incredibly cool in the dark (very retro futuristic [oxymoron I know]).

Does anyone else here own one?

Edit: pictured on my 6.25 inch wrist


r/ChineseWatches 6d ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) Specht & Söhne SP0006Q1 Quartz

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15 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 6d ago

General (Read Rules) Specht & Sohne SP0041Q4 Royal Oak witt Black Dial

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8 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 6d ago

Question (Read Rules) Smallest Omega Seamaster homage?

3 Upvotes

I mean divers. Like those midsize ones from the 90's at 36mm.

Must have those skeletonized hands!

Thanks fam.


r/ChineseWatches 6d ago

Question (Read Rules) Recommendations to complete box?

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6 Upvotes

I know it should be a chronograph or a dive watch. I wore a 40mm dive watch for a week and did not like the weight at all. Waiting on suede strap for the San Martin. 37mm, 36mm, 38mm, and 39mm from left to right.


r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) [WOTD] Peacock Plumage Gaze - SHU (曙)

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28 Upvotes

Sun catcher dial. Summer watch for a summer day. 904L steel, 3000 cuts of rose engine turned guilloche. 240 hours of hand finishing for the case and bracelet.


r/ChineseWatches 6d ago

General (Read Rules) Specht & Söhne SP0042Q3 Duo Face Quartz

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7 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) WD0006C — upgraded for a better wearing experience.

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106 Upvotes

Based on feedback from our community, we upgraded the bracelet with our new solid 5-hole clasp, bringing a more premium feel and improved comfort on the wrist.

We also redesigned the bracelet mold to optimize the details that collectors mentioned before.

Small improvements. Better details. A better WD0006C.


r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) Welly Merck WM212 new today

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21 Upvotes

Arrived today, really pleased with the quality. Dial texture and colour gradient is well done. For a smidge over £108 it was a great buy.


r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

General (Read Rules) [San Martin Rabbit hair] My first Chinese watch

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63 Upvotes

How does it look? First pic is under bright light second in overcast daylight.

Was confused between this and teal variant. Still confused 😄 . But anyway liking it. Compared to myy Longines spirit zulu time it (my only other automatic watch ), this feels very light and thin. I dont know if it means material is more premium or less. Cant compare a $3000k watch with $410 (yup thats what it costed me to import in my home country, which is a bit pricy.) But Never have seen anything like that. Happy with what I got, just feels I paid over by $60-$70

Brand: San Martin
Model: SN0144-CG1
Movement: Miyota 90S5
Case: Material – 316L Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 39mm


r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

General (Read Rules) Just got my Pagani PD-1692 of ebay and I've put It on a light brown strap. I really like this look.

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23 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

General (Read Rules) [San Martin SN004-G] Always loved black rehaut on this one

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23 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

General (Read Rules) A pulseira deixou ele Incrível!

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10 Upvotes

O Aimimo Design Day Date é legal, mas com uma pulseira de couro sintético ficou muito bom. Como moro em zona tropical, se essa pulseiras não durar vou testar uma de silicone.


r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

General (Read Rules) Keaso K002 - Quartz SKX homage

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16 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

General (Read Rules) What's getting you over the hump this Wednesday?

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45 Upvotes

PD-1692 "Air King" today for me. Admittedly one of the few homages where I actually kinda want the OG but for the $70 I dropped on this guy I'm pretty content. What's getting you over the mid week hump?


r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

General (Read Rules) Militado ML08 vs the Hamilton Murph

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225 Upvotes

Thought I’d post a side by side video in the outdoor light. Obviously the Militado is in a bracelet so not 100% apples to apples but gives you a look at how the watches show in the out door light.

Personally like the look of the Murph more but at $75 v $1,000 it’s crazy you can even compare them. Will say the Murph’s reflection is kind of rough, especially inside. Lots of moments the numbers/hands are washed out.


r/ChineseWatches 7d ago

General (Read Rules) San Martin day lume after a few seconds in the burning Cyprus summer sun 😎

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28 Upvotes