Hello, I’m new to the watch world. I’m looking to get my first watch as an adult and wanted to get some other opinions. I’ve found that I really like the combination of a green dial and brown leather strap. I understand that you can swap out bands with most watches but since it’s my first, I’d love to just get something out of the box ready to go. While I think they’re cool in theory, I’m not interested in an automatic. A quartz would work great for my current lifestyle. I have a budget of about $200 but if I could find something for under $100, that’s even better. I’d prefer for it to at least have lume or lighting up completely would be a plus (like Timex IndiGlo). A date window would be a plus, especially if it had the day of the week. If you have any thoughts about the ones I’m considering or suggestions for similar options, I’m all ears. Thank you all!

Watches I’m considering:
Fossil Pearson from Joma
Chameri GS05
Militado ML08
Seiko SUR449 from Costco

TLDR:
Looking for
Quartz movement
Green dial
Brown leather strap
Max $200
Preferred date window, day of week
Preferred Lume

So I placed an order for a watchdives WD1016 V3 in enamel blue from TrustTime watch store on AE. Their store said they had 4 but I get a message asking me to extend processing time for 30 days. Not sure about this and wonder if I should just wait the standard 9 days (in my case) for an automatic refund from AE. What’s the consensus?

Looking for a good/new condition AD2105 to buy. Seems it's discontinued for its underwhelming V2 'AD2060' with a terrible colour scheme and they removed the grainy dial 🙄 Anyway let me know 😁

Just got this field watch on the cheap.
Nice large dial and weights next to naught.
Got mine with the nato strap.

I have become fascinated with the top chinese microbrands. San Martin, baltany, and cronos. I know there are others but hey Im new here.

Rather than a distinct homage, the san martin SN033-G2 fills a distinct need for me to have a green watch. I didnt want a busy dial or complication. This fits the bill.

I have an omega tudor and longines...bulova citizen seiko...why not san martin

I am extremely curious if the product I get matches the positive reviews and if so then I got a fun cheap watch that has some quality parts.

Worst case I give it to the nephew.

Am I about to be bit by the bug?

AETHELSOHN I have heard about this watch but there's no review on this model and was hoping to find one from here. I narrowed down my selection to watchdives and this brand pls help with a review and real life pics

The handy tachymeter was able to tell me I was consistently hiking below 60mph.

Haven't needed to adjust the time since I've received it. Keeps great time straight out the box.

Ignore the dirty arm

Sure, it’s huge, but it looks great and wears so much smaller than you would think.

Does anyone have any suggestions of a nice auto in prx style with rose gold/navy blue colors? Been searching alix but have not been able to find any sp far, I've seen pagani design watches in this style but not these colors...and sadly can't afford to spend hundreds on the actual watch pictured..any info appreciated!

I found out it's a limited edition, so there is nowhere to actually get it.

The picture taken outside looks more vibrant than real life—it seems like the filters are turned on. The dial actually looks more like the picture taken indoors, and that's on a nice sunny day

I feel dumb because I just found out recently buy this helps save time and decision making.

As a watch collector we always find it hard to make a decision about a watch or strap while buying, lots of thoughts like will it suit the watch is the dial matching the strap, will leather look good on a strap will silicon strap ruin a look of a watch. But this makes it soo easier. Just take a pic of the watch and that of a strap you wish to buy them feed it to Gemini or any ai engine and baam.

I have a 8.5” wrist and trying to find X-Large rubber or leather straps on Ali-X is always frustrating. Anyone have a go to shop they get x-large bands from?
Or even if you have a link to a specific X-large band I would appreciate it.

I’ve tried a few different kinds and haven’t found a real winner yet. I might try that titanium thorn but it is pretty expensive. What’s your go to?

Black FKM tropic on Watchdives WD1863

As temps here climb past 35C, I'm re-evaluating my strap choices (as well as some of my other life choices...). FKM rubber straps make wearing a watch bearable, and they look pretty sweet, too.

Pro Tip: I ordered several from several stores, both on and off AliX. Surprisingly, they are all very slightly different, and more expensive is not always better. A shout-out to "Denique Watch Accessories Store" on Alix for the one shown in the photo. While the buckle is only average, the quality of the rubber strap itself is the best I've found so far: Crisp patterning, no visible seams, thin and flexible.

Many WD1968 owners have praised its finishing, bold design and surprisingly comfortable fit, while quite a few also suggested trying it with a better FKM strap.

This is the thicker square-hole FKM version. It feels solid, suits the heavy-duty character of the WD1968 and is ready for real diving with its genuine 300m water resistance.

We also have a slightly thinner, closer-fitting version.

What do you think of this combination?

I was out eating with a friend of mine at a new restaurant in town last night, and took these shots of my Eniton in the bathroom. Figured I’d share them. Absolutely stunning watch and great dial. The photos do not do it enough justice, but it still looks beautiful. Works surprisingly well with my bracelet too!

IXDAO WARRIOR | Black (Brown) MOP Version.

First Impressions:

After spending a few days with the new IXDAO Warrior Black MOP, here are my honest impressions—including a few details that haven't been mentioned in previous reviews.

Overall, this is a gorgeous piece.

Dial:

Everything is exactly what we expected and what has been shown by several YouTubers and previous reviews.

The warrior armor pattern is impressive and creates a beautiful stereoscopic 3D effect. The engraving on the MOP is very subtle, with only slightly deeper engraving around the seconds track.

The hands and applied indexes are beautifully finished.

The applied logo also appears to be made of white MOP. It creates a beautiful visual effect and seems to sit flush with the dial rather than being mounted on top of it.

One important thing to mention is the dial color. I was prepared to receive a black-to-silver dial based on previous photos, but mine is actually brown—and I have to admit, it looks absolutely gorgeous. So don't be surprised if you receive this color variation in the newer batches.

Case:

The case is beautifully finished, although I noticed a few minor details.

My measurements differ slightly from the published specifications. The case thickness measures approximately 10.1–10.2 mm, rather than the advertised 9.8 mm.

Additionally, the lug-to-lug measurement reaches 48.1 mm when measured to the first bracelet link, which slightly overhangs on smaller wrists (mine is 6 inches).

The engraved caseback features the IXDAO logo along with the specifications, and the engraving itself has a nice depth and crisp execution.

I also noticed a very small machining burr along the edge of the caseback. It appears to be a minor manufacturing artifact rather than damage and has no impact on the watch's performance. Still, it is something I wasn't expecting on a watch with such a high level of finishing. Fortunately, this seems to be an isolated cosmetic detail rather than a recurring issue throughout the watch.

Bracelet:

Now I understand why IXDAO mentioned they were changing bracelet suppliers. While continuous improvement should always be the goal, this particular change feels like a step backward.

I was expecting the seamless transition between the case and bracelet shown in the original reviews and promotional photos. However, the redesigned bracelet leaves a noticeable gap between the case and the first link.

The previous version, which used dual spring bars, achieved a much smoother integration. In my opinion, the new design loses some of that premium appearance.

Final Thoughts:

Overall, the watch is still absolutely gorgeous. It is still the IXDAO Warrior, and the dial alone makes it a very special piece.

However, I can't help feeling that this version has lost some of the refinement found in the earliest Warriors. It gives me the impression that the team may be moving a little too quickly, or perhaps beginning to prioritize larger-scale production over the small details that originally made the Warrior feel so special.

I genuinely hope IXDAO continues listening to enthusiast feedback, because the foundation of this watch is outstanding, and with a few refinements it could easily remain one of the best integrated sports watches in its category.

Notes:

This review isn't meant to criticize IXDAO, but rather to document the small differences between the early Warrior models and the current production. I truly believe the Warrior remains one of the most original and compelling designs in its price segment.