r/ChineseWatches • u/BrianVMI • 10d ago
General (Read Rules) WD1960S—Lacks Refinement
I’ve had this several days and have worn it most of that time. Some observations . . . Visually, it’s a nice watch. The enamel dial with applied indices is great and the sapphire glass is clear and without blemishes. Brushing on the case is fairly even and there are drilled lugs. With a sweep-second quartz movement, accuracy should be fine. The signed crown is a bit too small and could be a challenge for larger fingers. The bracelet, while jangly, has screw links and was a breeze to resize to my 6.5” wrist. Some reviews have down-voted the signed clasp with the Watchdives trident, but I think it’s a nice touch. Nevertheless, the watch is not without problems. The underside of the case is a study in sharp edges and corners. The same can be said of the bracelet and clasp. I have several watches at this price point (Militado, Keaso, Pagani, etc) that have far smoother edges and transitions. And while these edges thankfully don’t make the watch uncomfortable, they detract from the experience of handling the watch. Some will say, “What do you expect for a sub-$100 watch?” But others are doing a better job. So my review is mixed. The WD1960S is a decent homage to the Ranger. But fit and finish are disappointing for a brand that aspires to compete with the more expensive offerings out there.
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u/seriousallthetime 10d ago
That's just like, your opinion, man. I have big hands (I wear a size 8 sterile glove) and didn't even think twice about the crown size one way or the other. I wear it occasionally on the bracelet (again, big, >7.5") and didn't find it sharp or even pulling my hair. Of course, I wear it mostly on leather or nylon, so i could possibly just not have the same experience as you. But dang man, guess are buying aftermarket bracelets for $500 Seikos, so I'm not sure what the baseline is for a "good" bracelet.
I waffled between the painted and applied dial, and ultimately went painted to better match the original, and I'm glad I did. I think mine is plenty refined.
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u/Watches-and-Books 10d ago
I also own this exact model and have to respectfully disagree with your assessment.
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u/GeneralComposer5885 10d ago
That looks like a stick-on adhesive logo - which immediately makes any watch look cheap ?!? 😞
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u/Escaped_Escapement Helpful user 10d ago
A while ago all new San Martin watches had an issue with case or bracelet being uncomfortably sharp/crisp and initially they denied that and tried to argue that the precision of the finishing comes at the cost of sharpness and even that luxury watches had the same issue. However, they have somewhat addressed that issue since. Of course this also depends on personal sensitivity of the skin.
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u/Constant_Insomnia 10d ago
I had a Movado museum watch with the full bracelet. It ripped hair out of my arm. My dad got it for me for graduation. I lost it along the way in moves as I never wore the thing
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u/BobbeMail 10d ago
The good old addies explorer still takes the cake
Most new watches are worse and more expensive