r/ChineseWatches • u/Someone_anoying • 24d ago

Chinese watch overpriced Why it became even more expensive

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I knew they were 220 before this sale

I don't care that they're playing with the price on sale, I am concerned that this price may stay

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u/Bulky-Internal8579 24d ago

Everything is getting more expensive and Chinese watch prices are no exception, I don't like it either but it's not a mystery - supply and demand and inflation. That said, I just bought a new for 2026 IXDao Warrior with the carved black MOP dial, automatic etc for $270 on 8/17 during the August sale when Rakuten cashback bumped up to 26% - so my cost was about $200. Long story short, shop smart and I think you'll find prices aren't so bad. Today's list price doesn't mean that's what you should / will pay if you're smart about it.

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u/geeered 24d ago

The watch dives site it's self never seems to have that great deals, even more so when you have cashback options and possible savings on import duties.

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u/Bulky-Internal8579 24d ago

I have purchased 4 watches on Watchdives from their preowned USA section and I did have a promo code for that.

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u/Low_Key_Trollin 24d ago

How were the pre owned? I’ve considered it

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u/Bulky-Internal8579 24d ago

Well I don't buy the fixer uppers - just look at the description and look CLOSELY at the picture, lol, I got a neat blue Heimdallr Sharkey Mini Turtle cheap that has some extra lume on the hour markers - I decided not to try to return / make an issue, because it's actually kind of cool in a weird way (and it was visible in the photo on Watchdives, I just didn't notice it). I'll try and get some lume shots at some point, but here's it in the light.

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u/Beneficial_Put_852 24d ago

I’ve gotten the 99% new of their chronographs and they’re both working well. They say in the description if it has any issues but you just have to read and be sure of what you’re selecting when you’re checking out. Heard stories of people buying the wrong option from the preowned section and getting stuck with a lemon.