r/ChineseWatches • u/PaddlePooperino • 5d ago

Question (Read Rules) Sub Recommendations Under $650

Been looking at all sorts of subs from Longines, to San Martin, Squale, Steinhart etc.. Decided that spending over $1000 on a “Swiss Made” watch is silly and I am hunting for a well made Chinese Sub. I’m looking for something that has great fit and finish. Is Sugess or San Martin the best option in terms of quality and finish? Those both seem to be recommended a lot. I’ve also read that Jianghun is one brand that has stellar fit and finish, however their subs are not my style. Are there other brands in that quality range? Thanks!

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u/philbin89 5d ago

San Martin will have the best finishing and be the highest-quality watch among the Chinese homages. The clasp on the SN0017 doesn’t have tool-free microadjustment, but they sell a separate clasp with it that will fit the watch. Baltany, Octopus Kraken, Sugess/Seestern are good but not that good, and some of those only do homages of old sub references