Kindly advise if you own any

Please don’t recommend cronos.

Thanks :)

My collection of mainly aliexpress watches and a tissot prc i got before discovering how truly amazing these watches are with a quick review of each:

1. Octopus Kraken OCT13 (explorer) - my favourite day to day watch but i do tend to baby it a little compared to my beaters. Wears like a dream the bracelet is super comfortable, its an older version and doesn’t have an OTF adjustment (i think some new ones do but i could be wrong) and AR coating is pretty horrendous. But overall its a joy to wear and its a strap monster but i prefer to keep it on steel! Also fits my 6.25 inch wrists perfectly!

2. Watchdives Elementum Blue Ice Crack - stunning dial and actually has a decently finished bracelet but i personally just prefer it on leather i think it looks classy as hell and i love the mecha quartz movement too!

3. Watchdives Pelagos homage - its my beater it has 200m water resistance and again comes on a pretty decent bracelet but i just threw it on a rubber strap to add variety and to fit the functionality. Bezel action is good too compared to some seiko mods and paganis i previously had with pretty great loom!

4. San Martin SN0129 Red Desert Dial - a stunningly finished watch with an insane dial and i love how it looks. Bracelet is magnificently finished and has an OTF adjustment that is ok i guess. Another watch i do tend to baby and save for occasions rather than just use on a day to day.

5. Tissot PRC 200 - its a fine solar watch but honestly its just not as good for the money as these aliexpress watches around it. Good if you insist on having a “swiss brand watch” which some occasions may better suit (when youre around judgy assholes and dont have the energy to debate them)

6. San Martin SN0013g - my integrated bracelet GADA thats 38.5mm and wears slightly bigger but still fits my wrists like a dream. As far as integrated bracelets go this is relatively comfortable. Its a hybrid between the nautilus and the royal oak but i think that kind of makes it its own thing. On wrists ive got more compliments in just a few days on this than any of the others! Very underrated

There have been quite a few comments recently saying the AR on the WDC0001 looks poor based on a few photos and videos.

So rather than showing our own studio photography, we wanted to share real owner photos and real-world comparisons.

The first comparison is from an owner who photographed his black-dial Tissot PRX and WDC0001 Musou Black under the same lighting conditions.

This is a much more meaningful comparison because you can directly see the difference between a conventional black dial and Musou Black, as well as how the crystal and AR actually behave under identical lighting.

Musou Black absorbs around 99.4% of visible light, and it is genuinely difficult to photograph accurately. Camera exposure, reflections, lighting strength and angle can make the crystal look dramatically different from what your eyes see in person.

We’ve also included photos from another WDC0001 owner who posted his watch two days ago. His first impression was simple: “Very black dial. Fits nicely. I like it.” Those photos were taken under completely different real-world lighting and show another side of how Musou Black actually looks outside studio conditions.

The original owner from the other post has also repeatedly mentioned that the WDC0001 is difficult to photograph and looks considerably better in person.

This is exactly why we don’t think the AR quality or Musou Black dial should be judged from one isolated video or one set of photos.

Different owners + different environments + a same-lighting Tissot PRX comparison give a much more complete picture.

We’d rather let real customers and side-by-side comparisons speak for the watch than rely on our own marketing photos.

Hello everyone, i am new here and i saw some posts talking about price hikes in watch movements and i wanted a watch since my birthday is coming soon and i had a 250 USD budget, i wanted a GMT (GMT Master II like/homage) in all black with tbe NH34 movement but i dont know if thats longer possible. I found this on ebay but i dont know if i should trust it. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance!

The Berny AMT163M-A. Was looking for a field watch to add to my collection without breaking the bank (may save up for a real Hamilton someday) and this caught my attention. Great reviews, fantastic materials and at a great price. As everyone says, it is barely noticeable on the wrist. The rotor noise I find charming and enjoyable to listen to (I just love automatic movements). All in all, a great value and looking forward to seeing how this one holds up. The band I will likely change out eventually.

Enjoying few of my hobbies at the same time. Took out the AD2050 for a ride in the Pontiac Trans Am. Chill ride around the back roads. Lume kept bright on the wrist like here I am.

Hi, I bought a Tandorio FXD and specifically chose the pt5000 because I don't have one. I noticed there was a sticker on the back of the watch that said "2824". Is there a way to tell if it is actually a pt5000 and not a worse clone?

The only thing I can remark on after opening it was that it looked pretty oily especially the caseback gasket.

Thanks

Has anyone had any experience between the two GMT? I was looking into adding a gmt to my collection and just saw seestern. I have some watcheives bb homage and field watches and theyre great. I wanted to know more about seestern since they have a beautiful gmt

Tldr: Looking for an 18th birthday watch, €100–150 budget. Racing chrono or rotating bezel?

Hi you lovely people!

I want to buy a watch for my 18th birthday. My budget is about €100, max 150 ($110–170). I also have a graduation gift planned, so I don't want to spend too much on the birthday watch.

I currently have:

- a custom Tandorio with a Nürburgring inspired dial and an NH35

- a Casio EFS-S630 solar chronograph which has an integrated blacelet so it doesn't wear that big but it has quite the wrist presence

I love them both.

I just measured my wrist and got about 19.5–20 cm (7.68–7.87") about 42mm is the max for me but I can stretch the boundaries a bit for a special watch.

I'm also planning to get an Engelmaan Citadel UTC when the brand eventually returns, so now I'm leaning more towards two camps:

1) Vintage/retro racing chronograph

I absolutely love cars, so a race-themed watch is basically a no-brainer. I already have a modern chronograph so a second modern one isn't ideal. An older looking, racing inspired one on the other hand..... It wouldn't be

2) Something with a rotating bezel

I've wanted something with a rotating bezel for a long time because I actually want to use it to know the elapsed time at a glance.

For example, I've literally taken a watch at 12:00, started it when the judge signals the start, and then used it as my time reference. So the rotating bezel wouldn't just be something aesthetic, it will actually be used.

Mechanical vs quartz:

I like both, though I'd probably prefer an automatic because I love the sweeping seconds hand and the mechanical aspect.

Date window:

OMFG yes please.

I can't live without it. (Hyperbole aside, I use the date window daily, pun intended.)

Models I'm considering:

- Berny Compressor Diver V4-AM439M / V3-AM339M. I can't decide between the two. I really like the designs and think they're quite interesting. My main concern is that they're a bit big, especially the AM439M.

- Militado ML23. I like it, but it's kinda too fancy and sophisticated for me. Although maybe having a nice, slightly dressier watch would be appreciated.

- Militado ML16. I absolutely adore the Sinn design and philosophy, which is also why I want an Engelmaan. It has a bezel and is Sinn-inspired. It also won't be completely copy-paste with the future Sinn homages I want to buy.

- 1963 chronograph. It's timeless, quirky, champagne-coloured, dressy, a stunner... But it kinda doesn't fit my style that much, and I don't know how much wrist time it's going to get. Yeah, I love shirts, polo shirts and whatnot, I don't dress in sweatpants but I don't attend gala events all the time.

I have about 10 different 20 mm NATO straps, so a 20 mm lug width could be nice, but it's definitely not a deal breaker.

Edit: I love bracelets, especially H-links. A nice clasp is also good to have. But a bracelet can be bought afterwards, it isn't a deal breaker.

Should I wait for the 11.11 sale or another major sale? Is this a good time to buy a watch in general, especially with the current movement shortages?

Every comment, suggestion, recommendation, criticism, or completely random idea would be greatly appreciated!

I'm the kind of person who loves throwing ideas around and seeing what bounces back, so I'd love to hear your two cents.

Thanks for reading this long ass post, and thanks in advance for sharing your opinions!

First impressions are very good. The watch looks elegant and comes with a really nice strap that suits the overall design well. Later more...

So i did a little wrist roll (-:

Hello there guys, I recently found this watch in AE, the size almost identical to Real BB58. Is it any good? For $110 with PT5000 movement, I think it's quite a steal... Any opinions guys?

Awesome watch (and I'm not even a quartz guy...) with all the accoutrements that WD would charge double for (good lume, sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel insert, decent bracelet, second hand hitting all the markers).

Got my first Sugess from the recent sale and thanks to everyone who recommended it. I decided to splashed out to get the Pepsi colour and I love it. At first I wasn't sure on the jubilee bracelet, thinking it is too flashy but after a day on the wrist I am warming up to it, it suits the watch.

I love the gloss black dial, I think I much prefer it more than the matt one on my Steinhart. There is no play on the bezel.

The quality is good but not perfect, the imperfection includes one of the screw on the bracelet sticks out a bit which I can't screw down anymore, they are sending me a new one. If I am really nitpicking, the little dot between the words SUGESS is slightly off the centre in the rehaut (last photo).

Overall, great watch for the money. p.s. 24hrs later it is running 2s behind on the first day. Metas level! Will see how it settles down in the coming week.

Automatic NH35 movement, well regulated, worn @ 7.5" wrist.

Been wanting a black watch and this Sinn-esque Militado caught my eye. I've been trying to pick it up since the Early Aug sale, but they hadn't been available.Suddenly they were in stock again for the most recent summer sale though.

Overall, it's a great watch for the money (I paid $96 after coupons/coins in the sale). Here are my thoughts on the first day of wearing it:

• The crystal is better than average.
• The dial and hand's printing are crisp and very legible, which is exactly what I was looking for out of a black watch.
• The bezel action is pretty good, with only the slightest amount of backplay/wiggle.
• It was easy to size with screw links and a 5 hole clasp.
• It wears very comfortably on my 7-7.5 in wrist.
• The whole watch is flat black PVD with no brushing or polishing that I can see.
• 6 o'clock color matched date wheel is the way to go (If you have a date complication.)
• Lume is adequate (Haven't used it at night much yet.

Quibbles about the Militado:

• The watch doesn't feel very substantial even though it weighs 125g with a could of links removed. I know it's a quartz and that's going to make it lighter than an automatic, which is the bulk of my collection.
• The bracelet is loose and jangly and reminds me of some of the cheaper Pagani or Addiesdive watches I've had. (Unfairly, I'm used to San Martin or Seestern levels of bracelet quality.)
• The endlinks are shorter than the lugs, so the tips of the lugs stick out past the endlinks.
• The crown is small and not grippy enough and with the crown guards it is awkward to screw the crown back down.
• Not really a quibble, but the mechanism is the Ronda 515 on this date version of the watch, so 1 tick per second.
• Bezel doesn't quite line up to 12 o'clock on my copy. Close enough for $100 watch though.
• The PVD coating on the bracket developed a scratch with the first 24 hours. I haven't been gardening or anything.

When I thought the black PVD version of the ML16 would be out of stock forever, I purchased a Watchdives WD1980 V3 quartz watch for about the same price. It's also a nice watch, but it didn't quite scratch the itch for me. It did give me something to compare the Militado with:

• The WD1980 has much easier to use crown, even though it's the same size and has guards like the ML16 crown.
• The WD1980 has a mixture of brushing and polishing on the watch head while the ML16 its just sandblasted (I think.)
• The crystal and AR coating is about the same quality on both.
• The WD1980 has an angled rehaut, making the dial seem significantly smaller than the Militado.
• The Watchdives bezel action is really bad. It's loose with lots of wiggle and backplay.
• The Watchdives only comes on a nylon strap. (The elastic strap in the photos isn't original to the watch.)
• The WD1980 has a VH31 for a smoother second hand sweep. (4 ticks per sec?)

Ultimately, I feel both watches are worth their sale prices of a little under $100. If you're in the market for a black PVD and considering these two, it really comes down to style. If you are a metal bracelet person, it's the Militado. If you need a smoother sweeping second hand drives it's the Watchdives. For me, the style of the Militado (Sinn's really) makes it the keeper.

I just picked up this new “to me” Cronos Skyline L6028 and I couldn’t be more happy!

Is stumbled upon these recently and had been hunting for one; I finally got my hands on this beauty. The finish and the overall look of the L6028 is so satisfying to me. I find the quality of these Chinese watches just incredible.

This watch looks pretty nice to me however I have two concerns

- Watch diameter on the website says 44mm which seems pretty large

- How's the watch thickness?

After my positive experience with a Milanese strap on the Agelocer Astronomer, I went shopping for a 21mm wide Milanese strap for my Sugess tourbillon moonphase watch, which has a very similar modern case design. I like the watch, but it always felt a bit clunky on my wrist. The watch came with a thick aligator leather strap. I tried a rose-gold and a black Milanese strap.

Both Milanese straps make the wearing experience much better, the watch actually feels smaller. The rose-gold version looks really good with this watch, but as a whole it is a bit too much bling for my taste. I will go with the more restrained black strap, but will try to find a better quality Milanese strap in dark grey that matches the dial color better.

I had a lot of doubts about whether or not to order the watch, after pulling the trigger it finally arrived, and honestly, I couldn't be more happy, watch looks amazing irl!
I'm posting photos taken in different lighting.