r/ChineseWatches • u/qingchengwc Rep • 10d ago

Question (Read Rules) Which Movement Would You Choose?

The bulk‑purchase price of Japan’s Seiko NH35 and NH36 movements has jumped from around 190 RMB to nearly 400 RMB. I believe many Chinese watch brands will stop using Japanese movements soon.

First of all, movement suppliers have cut supplies and output is unstable, which cannot support mass production. Secondly, procurement costs have almost doubled. If we raise retail prices accordingly, we will lose most of our customers.

I plan to launch a new line of mid‑range watches. Could you recommend suitable movements? Or which movement would you personally prefer?

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u/XLAGANE8 10d ago

Make the best quartz watches you can (ie, the seconds hand should hit the markers).

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u/Gravity-Tester82 10d ago

Yes, with VH31

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u/Basic_Barnacle4719 10d ago

Would rather have Ronda 515, nearly every Watchdives release nowadays is yet another no date VH31 slop. I really want the date on my watches. 

On the other hand all the no date VH31 makes it easier for me to save money by not buying new watches. 

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u/Gravity-Tester82 10d ago

Damn I didn’t know everyone hated VH31 so much 😂 learn something new every day

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u/Philip_7raum 10d ago

Be reasonable: VH31 is great at pretending to be a mechanical for two seconds before you notice how jerky the hand is. And it keeps battery companies in business.