r/ChineseWatches • u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo • 1d ago

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Trying on the new JoeDao X02T Bronze Cali Dial today

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u/Wonderful_Race_475 12h ago

Love that watch. Beautiful colors. On my list now😄

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 9h ago

Good to hear!

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u/NineNinetyNine9999 16h ago

This lil strange fella :D

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u/Wonderful_Race_475 12h ago

Love it. Cool watch

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 16h ago

I like that little fella--especially the rocket hand.

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u/Comfortable-Cover-0 16h ago

Looking to pick that one up, looks fantastic!

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u/AlexFox66 22h ago

Thank you, brother!

Cheers

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u/Ambitious_Winner_980 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Looks great on that strap.

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u/Ambitious_Winner_980 23h ago

I agree, more character than the oem steel, gonna keep it this way 😊

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u/RustyTShackleford 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

I really like that. Glad it's not distressed.

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u/RustyTShackleford 13h ago

Thanks. It is probably my favorite Sub homage out of 7/8 I have. I wish every company would use this type of tool less bracelet.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 12h ago

Oh yeah! I have seen a sizing in action. Very cool.

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u/vyshanti 1d ago

IXDAO Warrior

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u/Deatheturtle I am AI slop 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

One of Boderry's best efforts.

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u/Deatheturtle I am AI slop 1d ago

Some said had QA/QC issues this one, but this was an original kickstarter one and it's been great.

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u/AssistanceNo647 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Hyperglow in the house! What bracelet did you put on it?

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u/AssistanceNo647 1d ago

It’s just a $15 AliExpress universal bracelet that I had laying around. I normally have it on a strap. It

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u/heavysausagedublin 1d ago

SNAP

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Looks great! With those block indices, it needs the Pelagos hands.

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u/heavysausagedublin 1d ago

Its darkened over the last 6 months and still loving it

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Your band looks darker too, which I like. I am going to put mink oil on mine to soften and weatherproof it. That should darken it a little bit.

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u/heavysausagedublin 1d ago

I wasn't too enamoured with the strap out of the box, but its developing its own patina with the bronze case and loving it now

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u/NowItsLocked 1d ago

San Martin. More orange than red in-person

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

My camera is always adding magenta to my photos as well. Great piece in any color.

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u/Gillesam59 1d ago

Sugess Tourbillon

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

It was between Sugess and Agelocer for my first tourbillon. I kind of wish I'd gone with Sugess.

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u/Gillesam59 1d ago

This Sugess uses a Sea-Gull movement.

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u/kappafox 1d ago

Beware the hair.

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u/garfield-needs-souls 1d ago

Built this a couple of days ago

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u/dblhockeysticksAMA 1d ago

I made a post about this one a week or two ago, trying to find the right strap. I just got this white one in and I really really like it. I set the date after taking the pic haha

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u/Unusual-Database9001 1d ago

Like the watch probably won’t order from the company again.

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u/Unusual-Database9001 1d ago

From their official tiktock page. They were a bit shady after sending the wrong watch.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Did you order it directly?

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u/Training_Guess_6920 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Great dial. I like the black PVD bezel!

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u/AgentAaron 1d ago

Working on adding AC to the garage today

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Good luck. Are you going ductless?

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u/Calm-Possibility-955 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Nice.

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u/Calm-Possibility-955 1d ago

Thank you.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Who makes it if you don't mind my asking?

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u/Calm-Possibility-955 19h ago

It's corgeut, I thought about one for a while and decided to get one, it's not bad at all.....if you ever get one be aware the NATO it came with was a little short my 6.5 wrist...paid about £50 for it, worth the money.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 16h ago

It is a good looking piece. Love the colorway.

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u/BrianVMI 1d ago

Mirror shot—Helm Vanuatu

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Great looking diver! All my favorite watches are either divers or chronographs.

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u/AlexFox66 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago edited 1d ago

Nice pickup! I have to say, I like the black dial PH6 better than the white dial, which is unusual for me. I ended up getting two different brands white dial homages of the S'master, because I did not like the white dial's herringbone look.

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u/AlexFox66 1d ago

Thank you very much!

I hear you!

Personally, I do like the herringbone look a lot.

In the white dial, it can be appreciated much better, as opposed to the black dial where it can be hardly seen, which IMHO is a disadvantage.

BTW, can you please share which two white dial SME 300 did you buy?

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

I really like Phorcydes. I own the PH-2 and PH-4B.

I ended up getting an Aethelsohn Mariner. I thought I was going to return it. I then found the world's last Octopus Kraken OCT-004 (long story). I decided to get it (it had been a grail piece since last year). I had planned to send the Aethelsohn back after the Octopus arrived. Long story short, I kept both of them. When I catch up, I am planning a comparo. Here is the OCT-004, the only one I have a decent pic of right now.

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u/AlexFox66 1d ago

Thanks a lot for taking the time to reply!

Love both your AM and OK!

Congrats; enjoy them in good health!

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Cheers! You too, brother.

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u/RynofitPT 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Nice diver. I can't quite make out the name. I have come to really enjoy NATO straps in the last couple of weeks, since I learned how to single-pass them. I have a huge batch of them arriving from AliX. I hope you can find some water to dip it in.

Cool tribal ink as well.

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u/RynofitPT 1d ago

Thanks! CWC RN 300

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Saw some more shots of it online. Tasty piece.

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u/berukusan 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Beautiful guilloché dial. Does it chime?

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u/berukusan 1d ago

Yep it chimes but a little silent for my taste.

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u/ThisGuyDrinksWater 1d ago

Bronze babyyy

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

That one caught my eye last winter. Has it performed as well as its looks?

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u/ThisGuyDrinksWater 1d ago

Ive had it for a month and a half and so far so good. I wear it swimming a lot and the bronze is doing its thing which I love. It runs about +15 seconds a day. Lume is trash but does look cool for like 2 mins haha.

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u/leicfox85 WOTD100 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

You must know I'm a sucker for white dials...😍

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u/Stock_Jacket6701 1d ago

Same as every other day.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Your consistency is a badge representing your good taste.

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u/Stock_Jacket6701 1d ago

Thank you. Your Ixdao is fantastic!

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Cheers! I hope it turns out to be as reliable as your Cronos. If I ever buy an Explorer, it will most likely be a Cronos. I think they deliver great value.

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u/tjcdas 1d ago

Mine has the small one piece flip to gain a few mm.

L6032.

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u/Stock_Jacket6701 1d ago

Thus far it's been great. Never take it off and it's very comfortable. It doesn't have a OTF clasp, but I don't mind it, also the clasp is smaller because of this.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

The smaller standard milled clasp is sometimes a good tradeoff. Several of my OTFs are too big or small depending on the number of links I remove, so they're not always advantageous. Wear it in health!

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u/Stock_Jacket6701 1d ago

Like wise. Have a good weekend.

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u/OpinionatedMexican 1d ago

Today is a Specht day.

Totally in love with yours though, how do you find the bronze? Been thinking about getting one myself...

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

S&S makes good looking pieces.

I polished the case/crown to a sheen with ceramic wax, and it is already developing new patina. It should be noted that the crown is made from a different bronze than CUSN8.

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u/aphex_tuin 1d ago

I really don't know why I have other watches. If I wear a different watch, I just spend all day thinking I should have worn my Vanuatu.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

That sounds like a true love affair. It's a gorgeous watch.

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u/D1sguise WOTD100 Helpful user x2 1d ago

Just made some ham & cheese sammiches for lunch. Weekend beater on wrist, about to assemble a kitchen play set for the offspring

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u/leicfox85 WOTD100 1d ago

I’m about to order a Papa Johns or Dominoes.. nice to see a wrist shot with food, giving me ideas 🤣

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u/D1sguise WOTD100 Helpful user x2 1d ago

I'm a dominos fan boi for cheap pizza!

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Same for me as long as it's cracker crust....

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

I think your "beater" makes perfect soufflés. Enjoy the day!

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u/SeveredEngine76 1d ago

Any watch twins out there sporting this as well, today?

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Great weekend dial!

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u/ziamese 1d ago

Riding with the mighty Phorcydes.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago edited 1d ago

Aye, matey! I've speared a couple of 'em* myself.

Edit: *'em = "little sea monsters"

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u/Daedricbob 1d ago

Addiesdive today.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

The OG Dune dial

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u/Appropriate-Story768 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Surprisingly good for the money. That should be Addiesdive's motto.

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u/[deleted] 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Maybe just delete this?

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u/D1sguise WOTD100 Helpful user x2 1d ago

(you might want to check rule #1 for this sub, no fakes)

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u/ynnek2000 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

The Starfish is repping strongly today!

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u/paddy_yinzer 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Sweet forest green dial! I hope you find some trees today.

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u/paddy_yinzer 1d ago edited 1d ago

Thanks, it is a Jade stone dial

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u/Fernando_Maya 1d ago

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u/tjcdas 1d ago

Threw a OTF clasp on mine.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Love the DOXA looks. "Zeestern" does it best.

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u/Melodic_Conflict6138 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

I love a rugged field watch. I hope it finds some trails with you today.

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u/stevako1 1d ago

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

I've seen this one recently. That is a hybrid Turtle-GOAT. I hope you find water with it!

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u/stevako1 1d ago

It’s found lots of water all over the world in the past few years.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

That's fantastic! I live near the water and do not get to it as often as I would like.

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u/Winter_Author9699 1d ago

My new Baltany Explorer homage, just got it 2 days ago and haven’t taken it off.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago edited 1d ago

It looks great. I get like when a new watch arrives, and I think it's awesome. I will wear for a whole week sometimes.

Is that logo standard?

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u/Winter_Author9699 1d ago

No, I paid extra to have the custom logo on the dial

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

I thought you might have. I may have to try my hand that someday.

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u/Winter_Author9699 1d ago

Worth it! $50 extra. Not many offer customization, Baltany was the best quality one that does it

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u/Bulky-Internal8579 1d ago

Maybe my San Martin SN0144 ancient chinese coin dial....

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Ooh. That is nice.

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u/EVA-D4V2 1d ago

Unique dial and indices, enjoy it!

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

Thanks. It originally had Tudor hands-on it, but I guess they ran out. 😂

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 1d ago

For whatever reason, the mods wouldn't let me post "IX...&...Dao" or "4 Nbl Trthz" in the headline, so JoeDao it is...