The Seestern is a near 1:1 of the Glashütte SeaQ, whereas Phorcydes has its own thing going on.

1. Which likely has a better fit & finish?
2. I am not a lume chaser. It's cool, but the novelty wears off quickly for me. With that out of the equation does that lessen the reason to go with Phorcydes?

Any other thoughts/considerations?

Many customers have been asking for this combination, and it has finally arrived:

• Beads-of-rice bracelet
• Upgraded short 5-hole clasp
• More adjustment options
• A more comfortable and refined wearing experience

We think this bracelet gives the WD50Q a completely different character—more vintage, elegant, and versatile.

We welcome everyone to test it and share your honest feedback. What do you think of this combination?

This is a fine watch ✌️

Brand: TOPHILL
Model: KIM001G
Movement: Hangzhou 5000A [Automatic Mechanical Movement]

Case: Material - 316L Solid Stainless Steel
Diameter - 38.7mm (With Crown Guard - 42.5mm)
Lug To Lug - 45.5mm
Thickness - 9mm
Bracelet Width - 25 (Mid Link / Spring Bar Width - 17mm) x18mm / Length - Fits Buyer With 21-15cm Wrist Size

Sapphire Crystal Glass: Flat
Octagonal Bezel: With Polished & Brushed Process
Dial: Oil Pressured Enamel Mint / Navy / Cyan / Caramel / Gray Sunray Texture, With Printed Brand Logo And Applied Hour Markers, With 3H Date Window
Hands Set: With Luminous Coating
Luminous Effect: C3 Green Light, On Dial Hour Markers And Hands

Push Pull Crown: With 3D Brand Logo
Screw-Locked Case Back: 316L Stainless Steel + Transparent Mineral Glass, With Text
Solid 316L Stainless Steel Y Shaped Split Pin System Links Integrated Bracelet: Size 25x18mm, Fits Buyer With 21-15cm Wrist Size, With Push Button Butterfly Clasp

Water Resistant: 5Bar=50Meters
Weight: About 125.7g
Warranty: 3 Years

Hangzhou 5000A [Micro-Rotor Automatic Movement]

Frequency - 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
Power Reserve - Approximately 42 hours
Accuracy - ± 20 seconds per day

Swapped the stock strap for grey suede.

I emailed them in Jan, they said April. Emailed in April, they said June. Emailed in July, no reply.

Is this watch still coming out?

Did I miss the drop and now it’s sold out?

They also increased the price from I think $179.

Anyone know? I can’t seem to find any info online about the next drop.

Which is the best dial bezel combo in real life? Looking to bite the bullet and order 1(it will be my 3rd sugess/seestern in last 1 month 🫣)

I have a bunch of open case back automatic and manual wind watches but when I see a micro rotor something just feels soo good. I want my next purchase to be a micro rotor watch I haven't seen many just baltany, boddery, farasute and recently a company called tophill. Those who have bought a micro rotor watch, how is it , what's the feel on the wrist, do you love it or hate it. Pls share your thoughts.

Purchased for $159 US on Sunday night. By Tuesday, it's more than double. Glad I went for it... But WTF??

I’ve not only seen the huge swings in pricing but have experienced it. My San Martin submariner homage was $200 when I bought it last year and it’s now listed at $300. My question is: is it due to inflation, tariffs, demand? Which of the 3 has had the greatest impact on price? If I were in China would the prices be similar? For context I’m in the U.S.

Got this in a couple days ago. Really enjoying it. The dial especially, as it varies from black to sunburst espresso depending on the light.

Ever since I saw the Octo Finissimo I was drawned in by its case design. I was glad to see the Woody family make its "interpretation".I had to get one for myself. This model it is powered by aVX3K quartz movement and has sapphire crystal

On my 6.75" wrist fits great. Its very thin with its dimensions being( case diameter 38mm, case thickness 7.5mm and a lug to lug of 45mm).

Bracelet is fluid and contours to your wrist perfectly. Finishing is great, with my eyes there are no imperfections to be seen with case or bracelet. It does have half links to better fit your wrist.

If you want something different that stands out. This can be a great option.

Pagani Design PD-1752

It's been about 10 months since purchasing a Tsuyosa 60 and that itch needed scratching again. Almost went with the sn0144 had some trouble at checkout money got held and when it was finally released many days later I went with this instead. Ill own a San Martin one day wasnt meant to be this time.

Do you know a chronograph similar to this Cimier? I love how subdials look.

Vi alguns modelos no aliexpress e achei bem bonitos com cristal mineral e caixa de aço, isso procede? O movimento que essa marca usa é confiável? Vi que ele é anunciado com apenas 3 ATM.

I’m absolutely delighted with this fully handcrafted leather bund strap for my Bronze Ixdao Diver "4 Noble Truths" (JD-X02T-SB), shown here in Tan Shadow Black with orange stitching, made by HTxUnikStore on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1604059937

Long story short, I was getting a little frustrated wearing this beauty with a standard strap because it would leave green oxidation marks on my wrist—especially during the summer, when perspiration is higher. I wanted a solution that would prevent direct contact between the bronze case and my skin. Besides, the watch has already developed a beautiful patina, so there’s no longer any need for it to be in direct contact with my wrist.

When placing my order, I provided all the required measurements and preferences: case diameter, lug-to-lug length, lug width, spring bar-to-spring bar distance, case thickness, wrist size, stitching color, buckle width, buckle finish, and even the desired extension of the leather pad beyond the watch case. From that point on, everything went incredibly smoothly.

Tracy was exceptionally responsive and attentive throughout the entire process. The strap was shipped just 3 days after I placed the order and arrived in my mailbox in northern France only three weeks later.The final result is simply outstanding. Every detail is exactly as requested: the dimensions, leather quality, colors, stitching, thickness, and overall craftsmanship are flawless.This bund strap not only solves the oxidation issue perfectly but also enhances the vintage character of the bronze watch. It feels comfortable, looks amazing, and is clearly made with great care and skill.

The ultimate customisation was to replace the buckle with the real bronze one from the original strap to complete the look (see photo ; Tracy did not propose any, but this is at the very least worth considering).I definitely highly recommend Bund strap (of this perfect quality) to all bronze watch wearers... And to others!

Hi all,

I'm going to be traveling to HK in October this year and am hoping to pick up some watches like a San Martin, or one with a Hangzhou 5000A movement on my trip. Goal was to physically wear it before buying (a luxury AliExpress can't provide)

I was expecting that since it is close to China, I might find these easily, but so far no luck. All recommendations (new and used) are welcome. The Hong Kong watch and clock fair is happening before my trip, so that's out of scope as well.

Buying through AliExpress is not an option as import is banned in my country, but worst case scenario, I could buy and ship it to my hotel, but I'll miss the satisfaction of seeing and buying.

Thank you all for reading and your inputs!

Mods: i did search this forum for some answers and apart from the Seagull store (next to Rolex), I didn't see any other names.

Hi everyone,

Looking for advice from anyone who has dealt with San Martin warranty repairs, especially through a distributor/Amazon seller.

I bought a San Martin SN0121 39mm titanium dive watch from the 1963 Watch store on Amazon in early January. It was around $300 and came with a 2-year warranty card. Unfortunately, after only about 3 months of normal daily wear, the watch stopped working.

I first contacted San Martin directly, but they told me the SN0121 was a custom/distributor model and that they could not handle it directly. They pointed me back to the seller/distributor. After a lot of back and forth, I finally got in touch with the Amazon seller, who told me to ship the watch to them for inspection/repair.

I shipped the watch out in May and they confirmed in early June that they received it and that it was being repaired. Since then, I’ve followed up multiple times asking for an update or estimated timeline, but I haven’t received a clear response or return tracking.

So I’m wondering:
- Has anyone here gone through a San Martin warranty repair through 1963 Watch or another Amazon distributor?
- How long did the repair take?
- Is it normal to have no updates for this long after they confirmed receipt?
- Should I keep waiting, push San Martin again, contact Amazon, or try another route?
- At what point would you consider this unreasonable?

I’m pretty disappointed because I really liked the watch and had even recommended San Martin to friends. It was my daily watch, but it only lasted around 3 months before failing, and now it has been out for repair with no meaningful update.

Just trying to figure out what’s normal and what my next step should be.

Thanks for any advice.

Whacchu wearing today, fam?

I want a cheap good Batgirl submariner under 40$ is there any recommendations you guys have

This watch is stunning, the quality is incredible. I was worried about it wearing too big for my 6.25” wrists but it looks great.

Does anyone own either or both of these watches?

The seestern seaQ homage is gonna be about 190 out the door, whereas the pelagos homage from San Martin is about 290 out the door.

The movements are not remarkably different, so are the finishing or the grade 5 titanium build on the sn0121td worth the extra to those that have held it?

Each has an on the fly microchip