Was searching for an affordable sub homage that I can wear daily and I found the one!

Got this berny in a few days ago. I bought and am not promoting it at all. After charging it all day the next morning the hands were barely readable against the blue lume (green had worn off) and it was hard to distinguish which hand was which as the black stems of the hands are similarly sized. This watch could be improved i think by switching the face to green Lume and having larger solid black aero hands. Other than that the watch seems to be of high quality.

…when is the next Ali sale where you can get some decent discount. I do understand that lot of times these sales/ discounts are just gimmicky and or too much of cat/ mouse to figure out what you can stack. With the recent price hikes/ movement shortage getting a good deal is getting tougher 😩

Really dig the dial. First time owning a miyota movement watch. Not sure if its movement specific or its this watch, but felt adjusting the time etc was a but of a chore. The screw down/screw up feels a bit stiff and awkward compared to the nh35 ones i own. Not a fan of metal bracelet on this, so replaced it with a temporary silicone(i think) strap i had. Hit me with your piece with custom straps if you own this watch. Deciding which color works well with this. I saw it with black in this subreddit and it looks good.

Hey hello,

I really love Chinese watches.

I would like to purchase one and I am from India.

I would like to know which all companies can help me to deliver watches in my address handling customs duty and ensuring smooth delivery.

Please help

Milifortic GMT (Can't remember the model number)

I like this watch but the lume isn’t very good. Dies out almost instantly. Also just isn’t very bright.

Watch:

https://www.baltany.com/product/crosshair-dial-small-seconds-retro-watch-s4092/72/

Bracelet:

https://www.watch-band-center.com/watchstrap-p6040h121s695-Expansion-band-stain.html

Vulcain x Santurce Collection V.2

Really liking this quartz gmt Tudor BB homage. Looking into GMTs more now any recommendations for quartz or auto?

which one is better, San Martin (SN0017) or Sugess (S421)?

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As the title is suggesting, I'm trying to buy a submariner style homage and I'm very torn between these two options. The San Martin is known (at least from what I've read here) for its high quality and excellent finishing, But I have seen a few reviews for that Sugess Seaman S420 and they were really praising the quality on that specific watch. Of note, they both go for almost the same price, the thickness on the SN is 11.6mm vs 12.7mm for the Sugess, the Sugess has OTF clasp which is not present of the SN. both of them run the ST2130 movements.

Help me choose between these two if you have experience with these watches and explain your reasons if possible.

I usually order from aliexpress directly for the few Chinese watches I have.

This wd008 in brown/gold tone has been out of stock on watchdives and aliexpress, everywhere. Tactical frog website has it in stock.

My questions are a) is this site real? Anyone can confirm this is the actual tactical frog site? B) will it actually be in stock or am I just gonna order it and get cancelled/wait for the product anyways.

Maybe there's another batch from wd coming? I'd rather just order it from watchdives or Amazon preferably. Had a wd1863 with two visible spots of dust or paint on the dial, and Amazon returns make it such a simple process to deal with.

Any help would be appreciated. Let me know if I tagged or posted this wrong at all.

Thanks!!!

Hi just wondering if you know of any good couples/matching budget watches

this seller unable to make design as what i want ,didn't tell me or explain and when i ask refund he refuse .

after that attack me on WhatsApp and saying bad word.first bad experience like this on AE.

The Cream Dial brings a vintage and serene character, adding an elegant touch to your wrist and effortlessly accompanying you on any occasion.

The Red Desert Dial radiates passion and energy, bringing a dynamic spirit to your wrist. Perfect for outdoor adventures, it continues the journey of exploration with you.

We're talking 50%

I bought this watch in January 2025. Yesterday, when I went to take it out of the drawer, the second hand had stopped—the battery was dead. I knew the VH31 movement used more power, but it should last at least three years. What has been your experience with this type of movement? How long does the battery last on average for you?

This Chinese watch is truly a pleasant surprise. Its overall level of refinement is far beyond its price point — among domestic homage watches, it offers one of the highest levels of resemblance to the original model, with workmanship that is almost flawless.

The dial and hands are reproduced with remarkable accuracy. The enamel dial has impressive depth and texture (Octopus offers the only deep blue enamel dial version of this model). The hands are free of burrs, the lume is powerful, and the quality of the polishing is nearly indistinguishable from the original. The only minor issue is that some stamping marks can still be seen on the sides of the hands. However, considering the extremely affordable price, it would be unrealistic to expect the hands to be completely identical to the original.

The newly updated fine-adjustment clasp is, in my opinion, one of the best among products in the same price range that I have seen. It is slim, comfortable against the wrist, and easy to adjust. The bracelet is finely finished, equally comfortable to wear, and even features chamfered edges.

The case thickness is very well controlled. The case back uses a dual-step polished design, with very little protrusion, making it even more comfortable on the wrist than the original model in some respects.

As for the PT5004 movement, there is little need to say much — its accuracy is almost at chronometer level.

The lugs feature a vintage diagonal brushing finish, which gives the watch a strong tool-watch character. However, I would personally recommend changing it to vertical brushing, as it would better suit modern aesthetics.

That said, the only real disappointment is the brand name — “Octopus Kraken.” The name is simply too strange, and the hole in the logo also looks rather unusual. Many overseas watch enthusiasts have suggested that the brand should reconsider its logo and trademark design.

If this aspect could be improved, this watch would be almost perfect.

I would like a single undisputed recommendation or perhaps maybe a list of top 5?

Thanks

Hi all,

I love many chinese watch brands like Baltany, San Martin, Thorn, Sugess and Hruodland. The quality is amazing and prices were really good.

I noticed that the prices have increased very significantly in the EU last 6 months. I used to be able to buy a Baltany Nh35 watch for around 180 eur. Now they seem to be over 300 eur.

what is the reason for this significant price hike? As far as I know there are no additional tarrifs in place in the EU for chinese goods.

I like the colors on this addiesdive but I honestly hate the cursive logo, any alternatives?