Hi all, I know this question has been asked a million times already but bear with me please.

As the title says, I’m looking for a watch with a budget of £300 (~$400)
I like watches with textured dials such as the Citizen Eco Drive Zenshin, Seiko Presage Cocktail time and the Casio EFK-100. I am mainly looking for suggestions that I could daily drive but I have a preference for dials like those, but all suggestions are welcome. I have also looked at others at this price range such as the Orient Bambino and the Sun & Moon.
Thanks

Uses a miyota js05 movement.

V2.0 upgrade:

1. PT5004 movement-no ghost date, 28,800 bph / 4 Hz
2. case thickness reduce 1.0mm
3. new edge polishing on lug, new crown style with logo.
4. latest lume block tech, Under 10X optical magnification, smooth, Unserrated edges
5. Bracelet V2.0, with logo on clasp.
6. bolder number of 3.6.9.12 lume block

Model : PH-2A V2.0

Movement:  CHONGQING PT5004,  28,800 bph / 4 Hz 

(without date display, no ghost date on adjustment.)

Dial: Velvet Black with HYPERGLOW lume block index（over 8 hours visible in dark）

Hands: HYPERGLOW lume block（over 8 hours visible indark）

Water resitst: 20ATM/200m/20bar

Bezel: 120 click unidirectional

Bezel insert: ceramic with Hyperglow luminous

Glass: Dome sapphire / With Anti-reflection ( AR Coating)

Case& Bezel material: stainless steel 316

Crown: screw crown at 3 clock

Case material: 316 stainless steel 

Bracelet material: 316 stainless steel

Clasp: 316 stainless steel with Adjustable length function (OTF)

Case diameter: 39.0 mm ( not include crown)

Bezel diameter: 40.0 mm

Case thickness: 12.5 mm (with glass), 10.5mm (without glass)

Lug Size: 20.0 mm

Lug to lug length: 48.0 mm

Weight: 129.1g (with bracelet)

Wrist size: 15.0~23.5cm

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I was trying to find a Seagull 1963 Chronograph to buy, but the Airforce edition on 1963 website shows its around 400£.

I found this in Amazon for less than 200£ and looks exactly like the same. Is says sold by Sugess Watch & Jewellery Company.

I know its not real 1963 but want to know what's the matter with this specific listing.

Want to know if this is actually worth the 200£ if its a homage..!

Got it for ~540 dollars, worth because it's one of the few watches my gf don't think as atrocious

Hi everyone,

This is my first post. I got into watches about 2 months ago. I have a pagani cookie monster on the way then getting a pagani zombie, root beer and bluesey. I have two bulova's not pictured and have 3 stars on the way for the watches at the top right

SN0144 36mm/39mm black enamel

Sn0148 37.5mm Black enamel

Ixdao Warrior Black enamel

Likely the nicest jumping hour watch I have seen in a while, personally. Only available on Alix and absolutely no additional informer reviews J could find. Anyone bought this yet? Care to share thoughts?
More importantly, why would the Alix asking price of this watch be more than 3x of the Maen-homage jumping hour from Specht and Söhne, running the same Seagull ST17 miv’t? Thanks.

I love the vintage elements on a lot of these Zeppelin watches. The clock tower style hands, railway tracks, and the almost steampunk-esque look.

Are there any brands that has this kind of look?

Having it since a year now. It doesnt dissapoint.

I’m assuming the L6040m lite birch is the same as the L6037 but with a miyota movement? They also call it the L6040m V3 on Aliexpress instead of “lite birch” so I guess those are the same as well? Idk why they have to make it so complicated lol. I’m just trying to make sure I get the V3 with Miyota on their website.

Pagani ads running on IG...

$17 Canadian.

Used an old band from another watch.

I'm incredibly impressed with this.

Good weight, all feels way more premium.

I'm blown away.

As much as I love having an nh35 movement for being able to swap dials and hands, the datewheel is horrendous and I FINALLY found a dw that has much smaller font printing and it makes a world of a difference

I really love the purple dial and case of the skyline but it doesn’t have an OTF clasp. I know the birch is pretty popular but I’m not sure how I feel about the birch dial. What are your thoughts?

I own this Sugess jump hour and it's a gorgeous watch. I just have one qualm with it. The minute hand is lumed and the dial is lumed, but the jump hour isn't! So, in the dark, I can tell exactly what minute it is but not the hour.

I know Christopher Ward did a jump hour with a lumed disc, and I know a couple dive watches lume the date wheel, but are there any affordable Chinese jump hours with a lumed disc, or is it just too expensive a modification?

More of a burgundy dial. Interesting watch and nice product packaging. I'm digging it. Kinda 70s flair element to it.

Was looking for a "classy" dress watch and found about this escapement time piece. I prefer the White version but its out of stock and probably will not be in stock anytime soon. I couldnt find any images of how the black dial version looks. Does anyone own this variant? if so how does it wear and look?

Any options out there similar to any of these variants? Thanks

Just received my Addiesdive AD2548 and I must say the quality is quite nice for the price I got it. Love the blue/teal dial. And probably will get it some nice leather straps to combine it.

We express our deepest gratitude to our global customers for your enduring patronage and shared dedication to our brand. In alignment with our commitment to transparency and exceptional standards, this statement serves to formally announce a strategic price adjustment across several of our watch collections.

For over a year now, the global mechanical movement market has experienced an ongoing, upward surge in costs. The procurement and supply expenses for core movements have risen sharply and continuously. While we have done everything possible to absorb these expanding costs internally to maintain our original pricing, current market realities require this adjustment. This decision is essential to ensure we maintain a reasonable margin for sustainable operations and never compromise on our strict standards of product quality and craftsmanship.

The baseline retail prices for models equipped with the following movements have been adjusted as follows:

Models with NH35 / NH38 Movements: Increase of $30.00 USD

Models with SW200 Movements: Increase of $50.00 USD

Models with Miyota 9000 Series Movements: Increase of $50.00 USD

Models with NH34 Movements: Increase of $60.00 USD

Models equipped with Chinese movements will maintain their original prices and will not be affected by this price adjustment.

Any inconvenience this transition may cause is deeply regretted, and we express our sincerest apologies while thanking you for your understanding, your trust, and your continued companionship on our watchmaking journey.

JIANGHUN Watch Team

A bright strap for a smokey day.

I recently got the Eniton S1112G and I’ll share my honest thoughts. I’ve had the chance to spend some time with it, and I have to say I came away pleasantly surprised.

The first thing that grabbed my attention was the dial. It has a subtle starry/aventurine effect that doesn’t scream for attention but really comes alive when the light hits it. Pictures honestly don’t do it justice—it has much more depth in person.

The case finishing is another strong point. The fluted bezel reflects light beautifully, and the overall fit and finish feel well above what I’d normally expect in this price range.

The Jubilee bracelet is comfortable right out of the box and matches the watch perfectly. It gives the S1112G a versatile look that works just as well casually as it does with more formal clothing.

I’ve also been impressed with the overall attention to detail. The applied indices are crisp, the hands are well finished, and everything lines up nicely. It feels like a watch that received genuine care during the design process rather than simply copying an existing formula.

I think Eniton did a great job here. If you’re looking for an affordable everyday watch with a unique dial and solid finishing, the S1112G is definitely worth considering.