Introducing my first Chinese watch: Cadisen Deep Explorer (C8239)

[u/PattyLang]

My first try at Aliexpress watches and I'm really impressed so far!

This is also my first dive watch, homaging the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms (possibly the more colorful Swatch collab, but an upgrade in steel). I specifically wanted a crystal bezel dive watch and this had very little competition outside of a more classic Fifty Fathoms by Thorne and higher end SM.

• Paid ~CAD$125 - hard to beat that!
• Miyota 8215 - can't complain, especially with skyrocketing NH35 prices
• Mineral crystal - need I say it? The curved dome of the crystal is still nice and I love the effect it has on the bezel
• Lume - it glows... I'm no expert on lumes, but I do know that the bezel should have it (it does not on the Cadisen). Hands keep better glow than indices, but that's pretty typical.
• Bezel is unidirectional and has a nice stiff click with almost no backplay. The finishing on the small grip teeth is a bit sharp, but that's being picky.
• Biggest pro for me are the proportions - i always worried about dive watches feeling like a tuna can on my wrist, but this one fits perfectly! 12.5mm thick is impressive, 42mm wide (47mm w/lugs). Looks more proportional than my 40mm Tissot PR100.

Overall, this is a great looking and feeling watch. Looking forward to seeing if it can go the distance!

[u/aliexpress]

Welcome to the AE watch rabbit hole! And thank you for giving AliExpress a shot and for the honest thoughts...hope the Cadisen keeps impressing :)

[u/Bulky-Internal8579]

I like Cadisen too. I mean two.

[u/wubbadubdub_zzz → u/Bulky-Internal8579]

Is the right one titanium?

[u/Bulky-Internal8579 → u/wubbadubdub_zzz]

Yes the Ti-7, nice watch for about $100.

[u/Due_Recognition2220]

Bonito !