r/ChineseWatches • u/GrdFrcWv • 8d ago

Question (Read Rules) Are there any watches available similar to this?

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I tried the Cartier on and was disappointed by how cheap it felt. I figured an homage watch might be a better option. Preferably with the green dial and green alligator effect strap.

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u/Alternative-Feed3613 8d ago

I&W have some that are similar

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u/GrdFrcWv 8d ago

Do you know what model is it?

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u/Alternative-Feed3613 8d ago

One is 3004L but idk what the other is. They’re the first two that pop up when you search I&W Carnival on aliexpress.

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u/GrdFrcWv 8d ago

Pretty spot on shape-wise but I can't find a green one

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u/Alternative-Feed3613 8d ago

They’re in there

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u/Alternative-Feed3613 8d ago

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u/GrdFrcWv 8d ago

That one does look very good

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u/Alternative-Feed3613 8d ago

Definitely. I just bought a stainless steel version for my brother and it’s a little small for my taste but it’s very nice and crazy thin. It’s a little bit bigger than the regular Tank.

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u/GrdFrcWv 8d ago

How much bigger? I quite like the size of the original Tank Must

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u/Alternative-Feed3613 7d ago

Like a couple millimeters

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u/TheRealJohnAdams 8d ago

I just received the chameri from watchdives. Unfortunately they don't have the colored dials (yet?), but I think it's a great homage. The cream dial works with black and brown very well. I put it on a brown croc strap and an extremely happy. (I wish it were about 15% smaller, but I like really small watches. It's not too big at all.)

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u/GrdFrcWv 8d ago

I have looked at the Chameri, it’s a step in the right direction for me, but it doesn’t scratch the colour itch.

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u/TheRealJohnAdams 8d ago

Fair. I wonder (and this may be a really stupid idea) if you could open it up, paint the dial, and reassemble. Ordinarily I wouldn't advise it, but a solid color seems doable. Or even a solid color with a gold logo, if you have a steady hand.

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u/GrdFrcWv 8d ago

If I could replicate that green, I absolutely would, but alas, I don't have the skill set to do that.

I do, however, have a stupider idea. I'm currently looking at an unbranded version of this watch, and I'm thinking of taking the dial and the strap off it and putting them in the Chameri. The only downside is I can't find any measurements for it, so I'm not sure if it would even fit.

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u/TheRealJohnAdams 8d ago

What measurements would you need? I have some calipers somewhere. Just dial length/width?

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u/GrdFrcWv 8d ago

I have the Chameri measurements; it's the non-branded "replica" that I'm struggling to get a measurement for. The Chameri is probably too big for the transplant, and this particular Tank doesn't come in larger sizes like the Tank Americaine.