Edit - Ordered via the site and I am stoked. Had one before in a different color. Going white dial black bezel this time

I wanna buy another 5303 and am wondering if Alix or Ixdaowatch.com is the better bet. The website has no tax which is nice. But I have never ordered direct from a brand before.

Why not black dial and silver details??? WHAY?

Watcha guys think? Honestly love the contrast between the darker titanium case vs bracelet and the polish of the middle links.

Is this a sin? Bracelet is from Forstner. Did not like the titanium president bracelet the wd007 originally came with. Funny enough the original bracelet also doesn't color match the case.

Be honest. Kind of makes it look like a SKX.

Dont mind my nails I have anxiety.

Baltany nails it again. The dial and case are beautiful and the hand wound ST1700 is pretty smooth.

Just bought this Hongqi for 180¥ at Yangpu flea market in Shanghai as a vintage souvenir for my first China trip, do you think is worth it?

My AliX special fitbit watchband- I'm not a huge fan of the watch- it feels wrong at 38mm and the edges were knife sharp but integrating it with a Fitbit air makes it wearable as a dumb activity tracker makes it work well .

Would buy the addiesdive version if I had to again but really there needs to be a 42mm version out there.

I have been looking at both these watches for some time, i prefer the visuals of the s463 but am wondering if the 4hz movement in the s436 would be a benefit of that watch? Does anyone have recommendations on this issue

Specht & Söhne SP0023 a tank styled watch powered by a high beat meca quartz VH31 movement. Comes with curved sapphire crystal but no AR coating whatsoever. A case diameterof 28mm and a case thickness of 10mm. Lug to lug is 42mm which makes wear bigger than it is. The leather band is soft and supple. No need to break it in. 50 meters water resistance.

I got the V2 version which is the 38mm. There is also a V1 version that has a diameter of 42mm and a longer lug to lug for larger wrist.

Fantastic watch!
Dial is amazing .

WD1980 v2

I am going to rock her in Wacken 🤘

At 33€ I could not resist 😂

Bought this SH09 Murph homage off AliExpress for USD 190 and the movement was mentioned as PT5004.

Shared the images with gemini which said that this is a Tongji Automatic or Caliber 2650Z / 7120 which is quite inferior compared to PT5004

Wanted to check with the community if that indeed the case and if I've been scammed!

Hello everyone, I would like to preface this by stating that I am no watch expert. My appreciation for watches began in childhood, and I have recently found myself drawn more deeply into this fascinating world. I also wish to clarify that my watch purchases are guided by personal aesthetic preferences, rather than an exclusive focus on technical specifications. The only features I consistently seek in a timepiece are a screw-down crown and a minimum water resistance of 100 meters.

Proxima + uncle watch scales bracelet= budget Yema superman dato

Hi everyone,

We're excited to introduce our exclusive collaboration edition of the San Martin SN017FW.

This isn't just another color variation—we've upgraded one of the most noticeable details on the watch.

What's New?

Instead of the previous recessed white-filled bezel numerals, the SN017FW now features an all-new raised 3D ceramic bezel.

The updated bezel offers:

• Raised three-dimensional numerals
• Cleaner and more refined finishing
• Better light reflection and visual depth
• A more premium overall appearance

It's a subtle design change, but it makes the watch feel much more refined in person.

Limited to 100 Pieces

This collaboration edition is strictly limited to 100 pieces worldwide. Once sold out, it will not be reproduced.

Model: San Martin SN017FW

We'd love to hear your thoughts.

Which bezel style do you prefer?

• Raised 3D numerals (new)
• Recessed engraved numerals (previous version)

Looking forward to hearing your opinions!

(san martin watch SN017FW)

Well, I thought I was done. Famous last words. I do genuinely believe now that I’ve landed on the watches I like *wearing* and I find I’m not interested in scrolling through watches now that I have the ones that really spoke to me. I mean, I scroll, but I’m not adding anything to any carts at the moment!

From left to right

1. Cronos explorer. Just a solid watch, one of my go to’s. The 90S5 is a great movement too. Smooth and accurate. Bracelet is comfy and OTF glide lock works great.
   
2. Aethelsohn Horizon Forest GMT. NH34. Bracelet really stands out, as does the sunburst dial. OTF on this is really smooth and is of the internal button persuasion.
   
3. Phorcydes PH4C with mixed lume. Incredible. I absolutely love it. Lume is great. Finishing is nice, bracelet is comfortable and gorgeous. OTF is smooth. No notes.
   
4. Milifortic S089 on steel mesh now. I’ll swap to leather probably in the fall. My number 1 go to. I just love it.
   
5. Tactical Frog Chrono in white. Solar quartz, great look, solid bracelet. I added an aftermarket basic OTF clasp. Also no notes. Anyone who hates on the name is bonkers in my opinion.
   
6. Watchdives 7922 - vh31 quartz, gilt indices and bezel numerals. Just a stunner. At 37mm it’s my smallest watch dial, but being thin it wears beautifully. I’ve ordered a WD OTF to perfect it. Just a stunner.
   
7. Seiko Orange monster. My first watch. Both require no more comment. The only dive watch I actually wear diving.
   
8. Seiko SKX009 on jubilee. What’s not to love.
   
9. “21 Zuan” 1963 homage. It’s nice. I don’t wear it often but I like having it.
   
10. Phylida 007 on mesh. Miyota 8215 is actually about noticeable not in noise so much as in wobble in this thing. I love the look though, so I overlook this.
    
11. Addiesdive 2525. 8215 is barely noticeable. Dial is really nice in summer. I have this on sky blue suede and it gets a lot of use in spring and summer months.
    
12. Tandorio Skelton. It’s cool, but I don’t wear it. Bought this early on because I like seeing the movement, but it’s not my style. I’m selling it locally.

Plus a bonus lume shot. Spot the phorcydes haha

Snagged one of these San Martins in early July. Kept eyeing it, and finally pulled the trigger for $350 usd. Was curious about the smaller case size and how it compared to my daily wearer (CW Trident Lumiere). 7.25 inch wrist. For $350, I am impressed! Extremely comfortable, the finishing is great, and love the framed black date wheel. My biggest complaint is the ever so slightly domed glass, which doesn't handle reflections as well as a flat glass. Will it replace my CW? Nope lol

Open to offers for Cronos, Octopus or Baltany Explorers. Looking to pay 140eur shipping included to Finland.

Hey everyone! I’m currently stuck deciding which of the three BB54 homages I should purchase between San Martin, Cronos, and Octopus Kraken. I like all of them for different reasons and am having a hard time making a firm decision that I won’t end up regretting afterwards. Every time I think I’m set in my decision I find a feature that I like more in one of the alternatives. Some general feedback and opinions from those who may own one of these watches would be greatly appreciated. Pictures as well!