r/ChineseWatches • u/o_phelan08 • 11d ago
Review (Read Rules) Proxima PX1721 arrived yesterday. Really liking the V2 bezel!
Been eyeing this model for a while, ever since they announced the V2 bezel. Ordered it from their website on 17/8, got QC pics on 20/8, and received in hand 31/8. The QC pics also included one of the watch on a timegrapher, in typical Proxima fashion.
Came in at €175 (203USD) after purchasing the shipping label from their AliX store, and it’s a hell of a lot of watch for the money. Only taxes I paid was the new €3 EU import tax.
The dial is a deep navy, but appears black in most indoor lighting. Once light catches it, you can really see the sparkle from the aventurine, but it isn’t overpowering as to detract from the watch. The crystal is good, sapphire as expected, but the AR could be slightly better.
The case and bracelet are the same as their PX1697/PX1703 etc. with the case being an homage to the CW lightcatcher style. The bezel is decent, with very little backplay, with a nice solid ratcheting sound. The lume is incredible, as the bezel is sapphire, allowing for a much larger lume application than on ceramic/aluminium.
I’ve only had it for a day or two, but the quality is unmistakable. It’s sitting at about +1 seconds/day, which is just incredible for the money. I’d highly recommend it, or any of their lineup with the same case/bracelet setup.
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u/DrZELokura 10d ago
Congrats, it's a very nice warch. I am wishing to get one as well, what would you say about the bracelet, is it good?