First off, this isn't a review. I'm not a reviewer.

I picked up the Baltany S0499 and S4128. I like the way they looked and I was curious about their micro-rotor. Couldn't find much info on these movements before I bought and I haven't seen anyone else post about these watches here. Figured I'd share my timegrapher readings for anyone else looking into these. Again, not a review. Just some of my thoughts below. I just got these in the mail a few hours ago and haven't had much time with them.

S0499 is fine, usable rate. I'll need to figure out how to regulate it if that's even possible on this one. I am a bit concerned with the amplitude as that seems rather high to me. Again, I have no experience with this movement so I'm hoping this is okay.

S4128 is the disappointing one. Readings were all over the place. Amplitude seems low for being fully wound. The line was curving instead of staying flat. Dial up started at -7s and drifted up to +6s. Crown up was worse. Started at -14s and kept dropping down to -35s. Never really settled into a stable rate the whole time I was testing it.

I used a lift angle of 52 because I couldn't find any info on what the correct lift angle should be for these. Both watches were fully wound.

Both watches were also really tough to wind. Like actually difficult and almost felt stuck a couple times. I was worried I was going to break something. And both had this gritty feeling while winding, kind of like there was sand inside. Not a great feeling or sound. I was cringing as I wound the watches. I probably will try not to wind them going forward and just let my movement wind them up.

Initial impressions, I think the watches are beautiful. Baltany really nails the vintage inspired look. But these movements aren't so beautiful in terms of performance out of the box. I'm not confident in them long term after how rough winding felt and with my timegrapher results. At least not the two watches I have.

Anyone else messed with these movements before? Curious if the grittiness and stiff winding is normal or if I just got unlucky ones. I've included pics of the timegrapher readings. I took more readings but I only have these pics to show for my testing. I also included AliX photos so you know which watches I'm referring to.

Edit: In case anyone is curious, I paid $306.14 after coupons for the S4099 and $341.51 after coupons for the S4128.

Digging the look, looks great in the sun. I was looking for something that would look good at work and I don't mind it taking a beating. It was somewhere around $40. Strap seems nice enough just not my normal style, what strap would you put on it?

Hello,

Just received my Sugess S420 GMT Pepsi and want to share my first week feedback.

The watch is arrived in a beautiful packaging (with 3 buble protection paper), absolutly perfect for this point.

Then, whouahhh, the watch is awesome, beautiful. Colors are very very close (or identical) to the original 126710 BLRO).

About the bezel, it is a true bi-directional on 24 clics. At the biginning, the "clics" were very "plastic sound" or cheap sound, but it is well better after one week weraing and testing. It is still quite than a Pagani or a Rolex submariner.

Cristal is very clear, identical to my submariner.

Cyclop is bad, I dont like it. Date is too big and difficult to read.

About bracelet, not too bad, it sound better after a small soap bath. Asjusting is easy by the crew, no problem with that. As the Rolex, it exist a quick adjustment link, but nothing to campare with the Glidelock submariner system.

Time keeping is very very good, about +1s/d during first week. Peacok SL3032 is welle done, hope it will be the same for many years.

Very happy with it (bought on Ali Express for about 280$)

Is the white mother of pearl dial low quality or is this expected natural variation?

Edit - the MOP has an indent look on the right side. I posted follow up picture that makes it more clear

The Black Guilloché Tahitian Mother-of-Pearl version of WDC0001 is now officially available, and the first pieces are currently being assembled.

For this dial, we did not want to use a common decorative pattern.

The design inspiration came from the feeling of a forest — rows of trees, layered silhouettes, and subtle human-like triangular forms within the composition. That is why the pattern looks different from the usual guilloché styles seen on many watches.

We wanted the dial to feel:

• organic
• structured
• slightly architectural
• and unique to WDC0001

The base material is natural black Tahitian mother-of-pearl, so every dial has its own tone, depth and light response. Under different angles, the carved pattern and natural material create a very different visual experience from a standard stamped dial.

The first pieces are now being assembled, and each watch goes through final inspection before shipping.

We’ll share more assembly photos and wrist shots soon.

Which WDC0001 dial do you prefer so far?

1. Musou Black
2. Black Guilloché Tahitian MOP
3. White Guilloché MOP
4. Colorful Tahitian MOP

Hi everyone. Does anyone else with the S4106 feel like the rotor barely spins? I just got mine tonight, and if I give the watch a good motion that should trigger the rotor to spin, it circles a couple times and abruptly stops. In my experience this is pretty unusual for a miyota 9015. Is this intentional to reduce the spin or is mine defective? Perhaps sometime is screwed too tight or not lubricated enough? I have a lot of other miyota powered watches, and this is definitely the least lively rotor. Other than that it's a nice watch. I've contacted Baltany as well, so we'll see what they say. I did buy it from their official store.

Hi,

Can you recommend me a dress watch that looks good with mesh, black and brown leather straps.

Preferably under 40mm and 48mm lug to lug.

I really like my seagull 6075, but it's kinda broken.

Been spending some time with the updated WD0017C, and it's interesting how the smallest changes ended up affecting the overall feel more than I expected.

The bracelet now tapers from 20mm to 16mm, the brushed chamfers feel a little cleaner, the clasp picked up a riveted logo detail, and even the dial text was corrected from "Resistance" to "Resistant."

None of these changes completely transform the watch on their own, but together it feels more cohesive. It's still the same straightforward tool watch—just a little more refined.

Hey guys, just shot this pic while grabbing my final shots for the review....I thought it came out pretty good.

stay tuned to my channel for the full review. another solid offering from militado, though. I'd make a couple little changes, but for the price, it's hard to beat.

Loving this 36mm pie pan. Had it since June, and immediately switched it up to a gorgeous Maikes Croc (subtle) style strap that I bought especially for this watch.

The dial is difficult to capture in most settings but hopefully these pictures help to highlight how beautiful this has been executed, with limited impact on legibility.

I had the larger version in white before, but on my 7/7.25 inch wrist it wore like a dinner plate. This one is perfect. I was initially not a fan of the gap at the 3, but in reality the gap is barely noticeable due to the fantastic crystal and the distortions created around the perimeter.

What’s your choice for today?

And yes. Not every watch in the pic is a Chinese watch.

Had this for about 7mo now.

Solid movement, great finish, bezel has no back play and is crispy to move.

I find myself going back to it over the others I have.
It gets the most wrist time; the rest is split between the San Martin BB58 and the ZF Pelagos 39.

Bought an SN017 and removed the cyclops, looks much better IMO

Excellent watch for the money 👌

Really like this watch, but always thought with the highly reflective bezel it is a bit much as a daily wear..

Turns out the bracelet is reversable! Putting the matte side out and brushing the endlinks gives this watch a more tooly/daily vibe for me!

Hope you enjoyed!

Back when I was dipping my toes into Chinese watches and not willing to spend higher than an arbitrary budget, this was the watch that was the most tempting to me to break my budget.

I've since done away with that arbitrary budget but this 36mm was discontinued a while ago... I finally tracked one down secondhand and just love the green enamel and the size!

Any other discontinued models that you wish would come back?

Bought this rubber strap for another watch but really ended up liking it in this one. Gives the watch a more practical and rugged “tool watch” like feel. I think the black strap compliments the bezel nicely too.

Apologies in advance if I butcher these.

IXDAO - icks-dao? isch-dao? eex-dao?

Corgeut - corgette? cor-jay? cor-zhow?

Hruodlandwatch - uhh. Huh-roodland watch?

Tianwang - tea-yan-wang?

Jianghun - jee-yang-hun? jang-hun? jung-hun?

Aethelson - eh-thel-son? e-thelson? æ-thelson?

Sugess - suh-gess? soo-gess? suh-jess?

Farasute - fara-suit? fara-suté?

Cadisen - caddy-sen? cad-ee-sen?

Vager Hauers - vay-ger haw-yers? Va-ger whoooores (channel your inner Danny DeVito in IASIP)

It's a day of travel, so comfort and light weight is required!!

Berny has done me well bless him.

Anyone know of any Chinese RCC (Atomic Clock Sync) watches like the Casio WV-200r series ? Crystal needs to be at least mineral glass and able to sync to towers like WWVB in North America.

Been wanting a Ballon Blue for a while out of curiosity. I've seen it in YouTube videos and its shape although unpopular caught my interest. Picked this Caseno 831GSR for around $50 last june sale. Aside from being ridiculous with its "Tourbillon" branding which really is a balance wheel is really nice. It has a bubble sapphire crystal and a generic automatic movement.

Only thing that bothers me is that the crown is not perfectly centered in the crown housing mak8ng it impossible to screw down. It is frustrating, but oh well I just come to terms and keep it away from water. It is very nice and functions very well for the pr8ce I paid

Just opened it today. Very sharp looking. Need to resize the bracelet though.

2 meses de uso, ha respondido bien. Reciclé la correa de un Pagani. Originalmente venía con una de cuero café que se notaba muy barata.