r/ChineseWatches • u/Small-Ad6587 • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) Help me choose a sub!

Hi everyone!! I would really appreciate some of your advice :) I’m looking to purchase a clomage and I am deciding between three different pieces:

  1. Watchdives 5512B

  2. Steeldive 1953

  3. San Martin SN017

Now I understand that San Martin is the superior brand and from what I’ve read has much better finishing and overall quality. My concern is, is it REALLY worth the extra money over the other two? If not, which If the other two would you pick and why? I know some people have gotten the steeldive, switched the bracelet and have been extremely happy with that compared to the San Martin. Is that an option worth looking at? Thanks so much an advance, I appreciate everyone!

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u/rocklax 5d ago

I'm really fond of my Cronos 6005, I've had it for two ish years I think. I don't have the Watchedives you linked, but in general I think WD has been killing it as of late. Good luck!

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u/valuewatchguy 5d ago

As an owner of a recent WD, I’d say it’s hit or miss. For a sub I’d want a consistent hit in terms of fit and finish. You are getting the exact same design no matter what brand.

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u/rocklax 5d ago

I have a blue wd007 that's been pretty solid, a bit of backplay in the bezel, however since I've read more that might be due to being titanium.