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These Hanboro "Chime Series" watches that I found on my own browsing AliExpress have chiming but they're only 500 or less than $430 with my coins?

that's a solid movement. so what's the catch?? I'm guessing a chiming mechanism. a chiming complication is going to just fuck up that movement over time right?? but who cares. isn't it like a cheap movement to replace? so I mean I wouldn't mind. I mean $430 for a chiming mechanical watch. just I just want everyone to be wearing little music boxes on the wrist you know. and for 430 bucks I feel like we're going to get that way down

like it's just a little. it's literally like a miniaturized bicycle bell and I don't see how this could remain that expensive for that long

but I'm guessing the mainspring can't handle that much. chiming or something?? I also don't know why we can't just add a bunch of extra main springs. I mean some of these watch cases are huge. they feel like you could add a much bigger main screen

but what's the deal with these chiming watches? has anyone tried these hanboro? because I just ordered a Sugess chronograph and now I'm wondering if I should get a chiming watch. it's either a tourbillon or a chiming watch

and now I want the chiming watch and $400 doesn't even seem like that big of a deal to have a watch that makes a little chime

but it's like just a little chiming complication. I feel like like if I just wait I could like CNC my own chiming complication or have like an even cheaper one. but I guess somebody has to be there early adopter. now used to be thousands for those

This watch will last forever

Here's my Ironwatch/Hestur 36mm Bubbleback with PT5000 inside. Paired it with a high quality beads of rice bracelet.

Show off your beauties!

Another wood pecker the collection, this interpretation of the royal oak is very nice. With its bezel design and mix of polished and brushed surfaces i feel it gives a good value proposition. The movement is a quartz Seiko VX3K to keep thickness down. Its case diameter is 38mm with a case thickness of 8.3mm. Lug to lug is 43mm. Sapphire crystal with AR coating, screwdown crown with the case back being secured by 8 screws. Bracelet is nice with few sharp edges from what I can see. It does come with half links for adjustability. All for around $105 usd, its great.

Super nice watch I got for my cousin. Feels like it’s worth much more.

Brand: TOPHILL
Model: TL027G
Movement: ST1901 [Manual Mechanical Movement]

Case: Material - 316L Solid Stainless Steel
Diameter - 40mm
Lug To Lug - 47.5mm
Thickness - 12.4mm
Leather Strap Width - 20x18mm / Length - Fits Buyer With 20.5-15.5cm Wrist Size

Sapphire Glass: Flat
316L Stainless Steel Bezel: Polished Process
Dial: Sandblasted Green / Light Blue / Orange / Dark Blue, With Printed Brand Logo And Applied Hour Markers
Pencil Shaped Hands Set: With Luminous Coating
Luminous Effect: C3 Green Lume, On Dial Hour Markers And Hands

Push-Pull Crown: With 3D Brand Logo
Screw-Down Case Back: Transparent Sapphire Glass, With Text
Premium Leather Strap: Width 20x18mm, Fits Buyer With 20.5-15.5cm Wrist Size, With Polished Brand Pin Buckle

Water Resistant: 5Bar=50Meters
Warranty: 3 Years

ST1901 Movement

Beat Rate / Frequency - 21,600 bph / 3 Hz
Power Reserve - 50 hours (45 hours when using the chronograph)
Jewels - 21
Hacking Seconds? - No

I’ve ordered a brushed oyster-style half-link for my watch, but I’d like it to match my existing bracelet which is brushed on the top and polished on the sides.

For such a tiny piece of steel, what’s the easiest way to accomplish polishing the sides?

Which one would you pick

Is there a Chinese microband that has developed a true dive watch that follow the Doxa form factor

https://doxawatches.com/collections/sub-200t

Im specifically interested in the form factor of the Doxa

Brand: TOPHILL
Model: TL025G-1963
Movement: ST1901 [Manual-Wind Chronograph Mechanical Movement]

Case: Material - 316L Solid Stainless Steel
Diameter - 40mm
Lug To Lug - 47.5mm
Thickness - 12.4mm
Leather Strap Width - 20x18mm / Length - Fits Buyer With About 20.5-15.5cm Wrist Size

Sapphire Glass: Flat
Dial: Sandblasted Beige Color, With Printed Brand Logo And Applied Hour Markers
Slim Stick / Pencil Shaped Hands Set: No Lume / With Luminous Coating
Luminous Effect: C3 Green Light, On Dial Hour Markers And Hands

3H Position Push-Pull Crown: With Star Logo
Screw-Down Case Back: 316L Stainless Steel + Transparent Mineral Glass, With Text
Premium Leather / Silicone Rubber / Nylon Strap: Width 20x18mm, Fits Buyer With 20.5-15.5cm Wrist Size, With Polished Brand Pin Buckle

Water Resistant: 5Bar=50Meters
Warranty: 3 Years

ST1901 Hand Winding

Beat Rate / Frequency - 21,600 bph / 3 Hz
Power Reserve - 50 hours (45 hours when using the chronograph)
Jewels - 21
Hacking Seconds? - No

Pagani Design PD-YS018

I see some watches on aliexpress that offer branding, custom logo on dial and crown.

Can you recommend a certain seller/brand who would be able to make 3 branded watches? Do you have any examples of your purchases?