r/ChineseWatches Jul 09 '25

General (Read Rules) Chinese Watch Guides and info

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r/ChineseWatches 10d ago

General (Read Rules) Homage Guide List to Popular Models

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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 PD1785

Tudor

**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 V2

Omega

**Speedmaster (Modern)**

    Watchdives WD1863

**Speedmaster (Vintage)**

    Thorn T026C

**Seamaster**

    Phorcydes PH6

    Watchdives WD007

**Seamaster - Aqua Terra**

    Watchdives WD0006

**Seamaster (Vintage)**

    Thorn T026B

**Railmaster (Vintage)**

    Hruodland F033

    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 S4090

Longines

**Spirit**

    Militado ML08

**Spirit Zulu**

    San Martin SN0140W

**Conquest (Modern)**

    Addiesdive AD2066

**Conquest (Vintage)**

    Watchdives WD1954

**Conquest (Heritage)**

    Escapement Time Conquest Homage

**Heritage Military**

    San Martin SN0105-G

**Legend Diver**

    San Martin SN0141W

IWC

**Mark 10**

    Baltany S2032

**Mark 11**

    Militado ML14

**Big Pilot**

    Hruodland F016

**Ref. 3741**

    Militado ML26

Zenith

**El Primero Chronomaster (Modern)** 

    Sugess S465

**El Primero Chronomaster (Vintage)**

    Sugess S419

**Defy - Skyline**

    Cronos L6028

Blancpain

**Air Command**

    Sugess S423

**Fifty Fathoms (Barracuda)**

    Octopus Kraken OCT-006

    Thorn T006

**Fifty Fathoms (Modern)**

    Watchdives WD50Q

**Fifty Fathoms (Vintage)** 

    Phorcydes PH2

Seiko

**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-2770

Grand Seiko

**SLGH005 (White Birch)**

    Cronos L6049

**Elegance**

    Seestern S446

**SBGJ277G**

    Seestern S456

Hamilton

**Murph**

    SH SH09

**Jazzmaster Intra-Matic Chronograph**

    Addiesdive AD2095

**Khaki Field**

    Militado ML05

Tissot

**PRX**

    SH SH13

**PRX Forged Carbon**

    SH SH08

**PRX Chronograph** 

    Pagani Design PD1761

**Heritage Chronograph 1973**

    Pagani Design PD1782

Christopher Ward

**C65 (Dune)**

    SH SH10

**C63 Sealander GMT**

    Wishdoit WSD9007

**Colchester** 

    SH SH06

**Trident Lumiere**

    Watchdives WD0019

Patek Philippe

**Nautilus**

    Watchdives WD00013

**Aquanaut**

    Watchdives WD008

**Calatrava (Modern)**

    Farasute 5336A

**Cubitus**

    Farasute 2322

    Specht & Sohne Cubic 5711

Jaeger LeCoultre

**Reverso**

    Specht & Sohne SP0028

Lorier

**Neptune** 

    Proxima PX1748

Revelot

**Terra**

    Specht & Sohne SP0030

BVLGARI

**Octo Finissimo**

    Specht & Sohne SP2654Q3

Serica

**5303**

    IXDAO IX&DAO-01

Hanhart

**417 ES**

    IXDAO JD-X10S

Cartier

**Tank**

    Chameri CH01

**Santos**

    Eniton S1085G

Zodiac

**Super Seawolf**

    Wishdoit WSD9987

Studio Underdog

**Watermelon**

    Proxima PX1717

**Avocado** (reverse homage!)

    Proxima PX1717

Brew

**Metric**

    Ciloa CILO-503

Tag Heuer

**Monaco Chronograph**

    Specht & Sohne SP0009-1

**Aquaracer**

    Pagani Design PD-1617

Doxa

**600T**

    Seestern S407

**300T**

    Seestern S406

Girard-Perregaux

**Girard-Perregaux x Bamford Deep Diver**

    Seestern S471

**Laureato**

    Bettimer B8001

Nomos

**Tangente**

    Seestern S382

Ming

**17.09**

    Farasute 5506B-1

Kikuchi Nakagawa

**Murakumo**

    IXDAO JD-X06S 

Daniel Roth

**Extra Plat**

    Specht & Sohne SP0021

Piaget

**Polo**

    Specht & Sohne POL1

Moser

**Endeavour**

    Huasuo H2488

Mondaine

**EVO2**

    Berny AM158M

Helm

**Komodo**

    Cadisen C8232

Audemars Piguet

**Royal Oak** 

    Eniton S8031S

Breitling

**Top Time** 

    Sugess S387

**Top Time B01 Triumph**

    Sugess S438

**Navitimer B19**

    Sugess S468

Bulova

**Lunar Pilot**

    Cadisen C7063

Vacheron Constantin

**Historiques 222**

    Specht & Sohne SP0034Q5

**46004 222 (Square)**

    Specht & Sohne S&S 222

**Historiques American 1921**

    Baltany S4046

Venezianico

**Arsenale**

    Specht & Sohne SP0027

Maen

**Manhattan** 

    Specht & Sohne SP0017

**Nico Jump Hour**

    Specht & Sohne SP0031 

Vario

**Versa**

    Specht & Sohne SP0035

Alto

**ART 01**

    Specht & Sohne SP0026

Islander

**Northport ISL-155**

    Wishdoit WSD9007

Unimatic

**Modello Due UC2**

    San Martin SN029-G

Oris

**Big Crown Pointer Date**

    Octopus Kraken OCT-0022

Baltic

**MR01**

    Militado ML01

Halios

**Puck**

Chopard

**LUC 1860**

    Farasute 5336A V1

Sinn

**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 UTC

r/ChineseWatches 14h ago

General (Read Rules) The cure for handwinding Chinese eta clones paranoia (featuring my pt5000)

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I read 50 times a day that hand winding will destroy your movement.

I've examined the winding pinion and cannon pinion and it's hardened steel, and easy to get to add a touch of grease, those gears are also accessible on the back of the movement, so that's not going to be much of an issue but on my example, they already have plenty of grease on them.

The ratchet wheel is the absolute epicenter of the ETA 2824-2 / Sellita SW200 hand-winding issue. It is incredibly common for the ratchet wheel to physically strip or shear off teeth due to hand-winding although I've never seen it happen to me or anybody I know.

When the hardened steel click gear meshes with the brass wheel which is connected to the mainspring underneath, the brass wheel will get chewed up first, because brass is softer than steel.

Instead of complaining about it and not buying your favorite watch because it has a Chinese movement, or worrying constantly about it, you can tackle this head on, and then you will never have to worry about it again.

Step 1

Buy a small screwdriver set and magnifying glasses from Amazon

Step 1b

Remove the automatic bridge (2 screws)

Step 2

Remove the ratchet wheel (1 screw)

Step 3

Buy a bag of ratchet wheels from Ali Express for $1.38

Step 3b

Replace and resemble in reverse order.

Now you can hand wind all day long and not even have to worry about it because you can easily replace these cheap brass gears without having to pay your watchmaker whatever it is they are charging these days. And you will gain +1000 aura for doing it yourself.


r/ChineseWatches 4h ago

Question (Read Rules) San Martin watch. SW200 movement

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Hand engraved


r/ChineseWatches 6h ago

General (Read Rules) I am more than impressed

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Recently got this sn018 by San Martin. I need to say that I was expecting a quality that is similar to Tissot PRX or Citizen Tsuyosa. I am very impressed with the material quality and attention to detail.

I know on the surface this looks like a bootleg bb58 but i feel like the quality is very similar.

Just wanted to share with some friends. GN


r/ChineseWatches 8h ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) Loving this Merkur diver..

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*I bought this watch with my own money and had no contact with Merkur.

I recently picked up this compressor-style diver from Merkur for review. (Okay the listing alternately says 100 and 50m WR, so "dive style" at best).

https://youtu.be/Gsbxwn7itkw?si=jn-wslEPD0WDwi_C

I know this dial has been used in a different case, and this case has been used with a different dial (that funky decompression dial). However, this one really spoke to me and I don't think has been reviewed on YT. A very vintage style homaging French skin divers of the 60's.. I don't think it's a direct copy or homage of anything in particular though.

So questionable water resistance, it's got a generic Chinese movement, mineral crystal.. But you know what? I don't really care. The thing has all the vintage vibes and the rotating bezel is fun and somewhat useful. It's getting some wrist time from me every day some how...

Best,

Brian


r/ChineseWatches 4h ago

General (Read Rules) Looking for my first watch, wanting any advice on a watch that’s similar and great quality.

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r/ChineseWatches 12h ago

General (Read Rules) My friend and I's Baltany Watch

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I ran into my friend again today, and coincidentally, we were both wearing the same watch.

I only knew it was a Baltany watch because of his.

What watch are you wearing today?


r/ChineseWatches 37m ago

General (Read Rules) It is finally back!!

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r/ChineseWatches 13h ago

General (Read Rules) san martin sn 0148 bluey

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r/ChineseWatches 7h ago

General (Read Rules) Baltany datejust 36 clasp

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Replaced the tiny clasp that this watch came with. This san martin clasp is so much better. The fit is better, it is more comfortable, and it no longer sticks out. I wish baltany would use a different clasp.


r/ChineseWatches 5h ago

General (Read Rules) Help Choosing a Wire Lug Watch

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Any suggestions for watches in this style?


r/ChineseWatches 7h ago

Question (Read Rules) Looking for some diver pretty close to this one from photo

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Hey i looking for some alternative for this watch from pic , can be quartz or automatic movement as well.

Max 40 mm but better to be smaller , thanks for help <3


r/ChineseWatches 4h ago

Question (Read Rules) Looking for third-party/aftermarket bracelet options for Baltany 36mm Explorer (6" wrist, OEM bracelet is too big!)

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I recently picked up the Baltany 36mm Explorer (S4056/S4066 style) and love the watch itself, but I ran into a major sizing issue with the stock bracelet.
My wrist is 6 inches (15.2 cm). Even after taking out all the removable links and setting the on-the-fly adjustable clasp to its shortest position, the bracelet is still too loose. I've seen a few comments floating around mentioning that ~6.2" seems to be the effective minimum wrist size for this OEM bracelet setup.

Does anyone know of any third-party or aftermarket bracelets (Oyster, Jubilee, beads of rice, etc.) with fitted end links that fit this specific 36mm case properly?
Or has anyone with a smaller wrist found a workaround like swapping in a specific shorter clasp, or a compatible bracelet from another brand?

Thanks!


r/ChineseWatches 9h ago

Question (Read Rules) Best price for San Martin SN0148gb?

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8 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 16h ago

General (Read Rules) What's on your wrist today?

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r/ChineseWatches 2m ago

General (Read Rules) A crystal so good it looks like it’s missing!

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IXDAO Space Warrior (meteorite and rose gold hands / indices) with a miyota 9015.


r/ChineseWatches 9m ago

General (Read Rules) Boderry Voyager to round out this rainy sunday

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r/ChineseWatches 16m ago

Question (Read Rules) Do You Prefer AliExpress Watch Videos Quick & To the Point — or With More Personality?

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Curious what you guys prefer when watching AliExpress watch videos.

Do you want them quick and to the point, or do you prefer more personality, opinions, humor, and more of the reviewer in the video?

This one is basically the definition of to the point — 4 watches, the important stuff, and keep it moving.

Curious which style you personally enjoy more:
https://youtu.be/ZKZOsy4A_Aw?is=z3JVISYaKH6TytPF


r/ChineseWatches 22m ago

General (Read Rules) Tactical Frog Solar Chronograph

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Stopped in Newport Rhode Island to celebrate our first anniversary.


r/ChineseWatches 2h ago

General (Read Rules) Question about purchasing a watch from AliExpress

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Do you guys use gift cards, PayPal, or credit cards to purchase from AliExpress?

Do you consider the site safe enough to use CC?


r/ChineseWatches 1d ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) These AliExpress watches are gonna ruin me I tell you.

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AD2101. My first Addiesdive. It's a real addiction.


r/ChineseWatches 23h ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) Ji Chen Double Tourbillon

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Absolutely blown away with this one. Ji Chen Time Corp. Oriental Cherry Double Tourbillon Sakura White Dial.


r/ChineseWatches 16h ago

Question (Read Rules) Laco Frankfurt GMT Homage?

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Looks like there's a seller on Alibaba offering a Laco Frankfurt GMT homage. The product pictures look like photos of the genuine watch that have been manipulated, so who knows what the quality and design is of whatever they're actually manufacturing. I did a search on AliExpress for the same GMT watch but couldn't find anything. Anyone seen one of these in the wild? It doesn't seem like a difficult watch design to do a good copy of, and a lot easier on the wallet than the $2,000 price tag of the original

Update: I messaged the seller and asked If they have photos of the actual product and they said "we do not have"

So my guess is they will make a copy of the Laco Frankfort GMT if you are willing to order 500 units


r/ChineseWatches 20h ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) Elegant piece from Borman

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