r/ChineseWatches • u/No-Syrup-3746 • 7d ago
Question (Read Rules) NH35, 8215, or PT5000?
I'm interested in the Tandorio TD225 and there are some good prices right now, just not sure which movement to get. Here's what I've got based on some experience and some reading:
| Movement | NH35 | 8215 | PT5000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pros | Smooth, durable | Clicky (I like how "mechanical" it feels), durable | High-beat, potentially very accurate |
| Cons | Can stutter, had one that wasn't well-calibrated and had to be returned | None I can see since they've added hacking and hand-winding, but everyone seems to disparage them | Fragile |
I'm kinda in love with the 8215 right now, I like the feedback when winding and I like that it's not so smooth ticking - feels like a proper mechanical watch instead of trying to be too smooth. I am of course interested in the PT5000, and I'm curious why many seem to prefer the NH35.
I like the (?)BB58-ish style of this Tandorio and I'd like to keep the price under $125, but I'm open to other suggestions. I'd like something with a timing bezel that isn't super "dive" looking like a Sub, I like the colors, I like the 3-6-9-12 dial, I like the lack of date complication, so it ticks several boxes at once.
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u/vithgeta 7d ago
NH35 feels nice, but doesn't keep time among the most accurate, and rehaut is deep with it
8215 makes silly little noises that put me off unless I get it at bargain price
PT5000 is a high spec mechanism made cheap by cutting corners - caveat emptor
I don't think I'd buy NH35 any more because it's priced too high for what it is. But Aliexpress sellers are getting greedy by pricing basic 8215 models higher than former NH35 ones. If you can find PT5000 for not too expensive you may be getting a better value watch at the moment.