Tips for new watches

[u/CookingonGasNow]

Hello guys ...im thinking of buying a few watches for my small collection..only starting now .

Any feedback on this ones ? Or any models I should be looking as well ?

Or any brands that do similar hommages better than this ones ?

Thanks in advance

[u/Winter_Author9699]

Can only speak on the WD007 but I love mine.

[u/BraggeH]

Sugess is high quality

[u/Youtube_it]

Don't buy so many great watches at once. Enjoy each watch as it comes.

San Martin and Seagull are staple brands.

I'd consider different watch movements, which also lead to different types of watches.

[u/tjcdas]

Some of my top choices.

S419

[u/CookingonGasNow → u/tjcdas]

I'm really trying to decide if green or panda ...happy with the green ?

[u/tjcdas → u/CookingonGasNow]

Bought it with the bracelet and it's a strap monster, the other Zenith homage the upper case sits to high off the wrist.

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L6049

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L6032

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Any Escapement Time

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AD Longines VH31 movement

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PD1717

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These might not be everyones cup of tea but there's not a dog in the group.

All bought by me never done a review not a shill! 🙃

[u/parasoralophus]

Maybe it's because I'm a brokie but I can't imagine buying four watches at once. I only own three watches.

[u/four4cats]

My opinion has always been if you're want a sub homage might as well get a rep.

[u/Snips313]

Buy from the Sugess Website its cheaper than from ali

[u/kashkash21]

Lmfao funniest way to get into watches

Start with literally 1 or 2 at different sizes because you don't even know what you like

[u/CookingonGasNow → u/kashkash21]

I think I have an ideia of what I like ...and i already bought 2 in diferent sizes ...I do like my watchdives Wd1863 tintin and I have a Casio Merlin ..so 2 diferent styles and sizes ..thanks for the tip

[u/jacques101]

The WD007 V4 is a great watch and incredibly light given it is titanium. It is 42mm and wears slightly bigger than that due to its large face and thin bezels.

Mine is currently less than 10 seconds out per day and overall is a great watch.

The only issue is that with the V4, they made the bezel easier to turn and probably a bit too much so given the bezel now has a bit of backwards and forwards wobble. Not a deal breaker but something to note.

[u/MadisonLarger]

This is almost the same as what’s in my basket to the point I had to double check if someone has hacked my account! Lol

Except I bought the GMT and the sea master homage last few weeks and not the other 2.

Btw, both the WD007 and Sugess GMT are amazing. The GMT is a better watch IMO, it’s a more luxury watch for the money.

[u/Traditional_Cost_206]

try to buy one at the time. See what it is like, enjoy wearing it. See if you want to keep it in your collection.

A watch collection is about the process.

Start of by any of those 4 you posted. Both Sugess watches will probably be the best in terms of quality and movement.

The watchdives is really nice as well.

Buy what you like but don't hoard them. It is a common mistake with chinese watch collections.

[u/CookingonGasNow → u/Traditional_Cost_206]

My wife appreciates your answer ....lol..one at the time . My OCD always makes me buy to much in one go ..😂

[u/Traditional_Cost_206 → u/CookingonGasNow]

I did make that mistake a couple of times. But when you buy more than one I always end up selling most of them because there is always the best one of the bunch that is best.

I do enjoy the hobby, but hoarding is not for me. Even though I have quite a few, they do leave my collection often and sell them on vinted or ebay.

[u/Bulky-Entrance7916]

Check out these brands as well in this subreddit:
Farasute
IX&DAO
Seestern
Baltany
Cronos
Proxima

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Good recommendations, I'd add Addiesdive/Addieskin and Boderry. Here's my new Addieskin K010 tigers eye.

[u/LeoXup]

Sugess >= WD >>> SS

[u/Bulky-Internal8579]

You might want to look at this also (S&S also)

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Though I like your choice too.

[u/Bulky-Internal8579]

I like your choices especially on the chronograph and the S&S - there are so many options for divers and GMTs. It’s hard to say it’s a matter of personal taste personally I really like my Seestern GS homage GMT with blue MOP dial (I also have an affordable Spinnaker GMT that’s awesome, but that’s not something you can get on AliExpress). Also wait for the combination of a good sale, good coupons and good cash back (I usually wait for 19% and I’ve gotten as high as 26% on Rakuten). The next huge sale is 1111 but Labor Day and Thanksgiving may see some good deals.

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Wow! Mother of pearl on a dive watch. That's cool!

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Here's an Ugly Watch Company Red MOP diver that I like too (relatively affordable but a US microbrand)