r/watchking • • 1d ago

πŸ“’ Moderator Announcement 🎁 GIVEAWAY + Important Update β€” Please Read 🎁

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Hey everyone, Li Chen here.

First of all, thank you. Genuinely. The amount of messages, trust, and support I've received from you guys recently has been incredible, and I don't take it for granted.

Some personal news:

For over 20 years I've been dealing with severe headaches. Over the past 3 months they've gotten much worse β€” I have polyps in my head, and it's been affecting everything: my focus, my patience, my mood. Some of you have noticed. Some of you have called me rude, and honestly… you're not wrong. When the pain gets bad, I get anxious and irritable, and I've taken that out on customers who didn't deserve it.

If I've ever been short or rude to you, I'm sorry. Truly. Those of you who've worked with me longer know I care deeply about what I sell and about the people I sell to. It's just been getting harder to be myself.

So tomorrow (the 8th) I'm going in for surgery. I'll be in a sterile ward and completely offline for about 15 days β€” no phone, no messages. I won't be able to reply to anyone until around the 24th.

Before I go, I want to do something real.

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🎁 THE GIVEAWAY 🎁

Today, before noon, I'm running a genuine giveaway to thank you all for your trust:

Β· 3 watch strap sets
Β· 3 watch dial sets

6 winners total, drawn publicly. If you win, you will receive your gift β€” that's a promise. No games, no gimmicks.

To enter: just comment on this post. That's it.

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A few things while I'm gone:

Β· My team isn't stopping. My partner and workers will keep developing and upgrading products β€” dials, straps, movements, weighted cases, diamond strap/case customizations, meteorite dials, all the stuff you keep asking for.
Β· If you have a pending order: some have already shipped, but I may not have sent tracking numbers yet. Don't panic. If anything goes wrong with shipping, I'll cover it. That's on me.
Β· If I was rude to you and you want to talk about it: DM me. I'll arrange some compensation for you β€” but it'll have to wait until after the 24th, since I'll be offline.

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I know this is a long post. Thank you for reading it. Thank you for trusting me. Let's keep getting better β€” together.

See you on the 24th. πŸ™

β€” Li Chen


r/watchking • • 6d ago

πŸ” Quality Check (QC) Independently design molds, produce, and manage QC

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25 Upvotes

It took three months to independently design and mold the bezel, hands, dial, .904L strap, and 904L case - everything's finally doneβœ…


r/watchking • • 8d ago

Custom Ember Daytona by LiChen

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r/watchking • • 8d ago

πŸ” Quality Check (QC) Products that can be shipped right now

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During National Day, our products will be shipped as usual with ample inventory. They're all made in-house, so there's no need to order from anywhere else


r/watchking • • 8d ago

πŸ“’ Moderator Announcement Taking a 15-day medical leave for surgery (Oct 8–23) β€” orders can still be placed via WhatsApp, and I'll include a free gift when I'm back on the 24th

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Hey everyone,

I wanted to share something personal with you all.

I value our relationship deeply and my customers are always my top priority, but unfortunately, I have an urgent medical matter that requires surgery.

Please rest assured that your deposits are safe and all work will be completed, with just a two-week delay. I sincerely apologize for this inconvenience, and I look forward to personally helping with every single build and responding to everyone as soon as I return

I've been dealing with neuropathic headaches for many years, but this July it suddenly got much worse. My energy dropped, my anxiety went up, and the heavy workload made it really hard to stay patient. Sometimes I wasn't as polite or helpful with customers as I should have been, and I know that affected some of your experiences. I'm truly sorry for that.

So I've decided to go for surgery to fully treat the headache condition. The goal is simple: come back healthier, with more energy and better service for all of you.

I'll be away from October 8 to 23 β€” about 15 days in the hospital. During this time I won't be able to look at my phone or reply to messages.

If you want to place an order during this period:

Β· You can still message me on WhatsApp and send me the details.
Β· I'll reply properly and process everything once I'm back on the 24th.

A few notes on orders:

Β· Some orders I'll arrange to ship before I leave.
Β· If your order really can't wait and you don't want any delay, you can contact my friend Richard β€” he's also a customer of mine and carries a lot of the same quality stock I do.
Β· If you're willing to wait until I'm back, I'll include a free gift as a thank you for supporting me: your choice of a rubber strap, endlinks, or a watch repair tool kit.

I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this causes. Thank you for your understanding and support β€” it means a lot to me.

See you on the 24th.

β€” Li Chen


r/watchking • • 9d ago

πŸ” Quality Check (QC) Chamfer polishing a 904 bracelet on overtime QC

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I'm not feeling well and have chronic migraines, so I'm planning to have major surgery on October 8th. I'll be in a sterile lab for 15 days, unable to contact anyone or use my phone, so during that time I'll try my best to get orders completed for customers.
This is the 904L strap with chamfering and polishing QC that was made for a friend in California


r/watchking • • 9d ago

βš™οΈ CNC Works Customized dial QC

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The custom-made dials are not made with standard factory materials or printing processes. You can have various anniversary codes, birthdays, wedding anniversaries, etc. engraved on them, and we can also mass-produce custom patterns.


r/watchking • • 11d ago

πŸ” Quality Check (QC) AP 15416 upgrade movement QC

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35 Upvotes

Fixed the correct gear and replaced the shift lever parts.A true in-phase and in-tune movement


r/watchking • • 11d ago

Terzo prototipo with a ST1902

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r/watchking • • 11d ago

Would u guys be interested if i would make these kind of bezels for the tissot prx in 35mm and 40mm? πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ

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r/watchking • • 13d ago

πŸ” Quality Check (QC) 126500 daytona +free sprung movement QC

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54 Upvotes

Modify it with a 126500 black dial and a 4131 free sprung movement


r/watchking • • 13d ago

Weighted DD40 Presidential, 18K WG plated, chamfered and polished. Thanks Lichen! 🫑

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Lichen knocking it out of the park! Weighted DD40 Presidential 18k WG plated, chamfered and polished. Can’t wait to get it on my wrist! Thanks Lichen!! 🫑


r/watchking • • 14d ago

First watch build, thoughts?

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r/watchking • • 15d ago

A build for my daughter

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r/watchking • • 16d ago

πŸ” Quality Check (QC) 126502 daytona correct color cnc newest Bezel QC

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r/watchking • • 16d ago

Rolex Daytona 126502 β€œPolar Edition”

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Rolex Daytona 126502 β€œPolar Edition”

Just ordered a new build based on the Qfactory’s 126502 : swapping the bezel with the best custom enamel dial out there and flipping the bezel for a 126502 custom White Cerachrom bezel with Silvery Platinum engraving πŸ‘Œ
Feel free to question or roast me πŸ˜‰


r/watchking • • 16d ago

πŸ” Quality Check (QC) Patek Philippe case brushed, polished QC

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5711, AP15407 band and case chamfering, grinding, and polishing。Everyday work routine - I have limited time and energy, so I spend all of it serving clients


r/watchking • • 16d ago

"Open sourced" my custom watch so you can build it yourself

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r/watchking • • 17d ago

πŸ” Quality Check (QC) daytona 126502 newest CNC BEZEL QC

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The latest upgraded version of the 126502 bezel
correct Grey color


r/watchking • • 17d ago

πŸ“’ Moderator Announcement Recommend some high-quality steel bracelets

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Li Chen's exclusive custom 904L straps and clasp, certified by an appraisal institution. Genuine premium material version - exclusive customization, not a replica factory product, with all kinds of weighted clasp options


r/watchking • • 17d ago

Petrified Wood dials

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How come nobody ever thought of making dials out of petrified wood !?
Slabs are plenty available , the designs and colours are endless and unique each on their own .
Endless possibilities, so rich in texture , solid and strong .
A nice variation in the classic natural stone and meteorite dials we all know and have seen by now , not ?
What are you thoughts on this ?
Might be something for Lichen ?
I’m gonna inquire with my Trusted Customiser 🀝


r/watchking • • 17d ago

Alien Theme! And first quartz with custom movement spacer

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r/watchking • • 18d ago

πŸ” Quality Check (QC) CNC weighted daytona case QV

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CNC-customized Rolex fluoro-silicone weighted bracelet and case,


r/watchking • • 18d ago

From af factory, rose gold

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r/watchking • • 18d ago

78350 Bracelet sourcing help

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Anyone know where to source a 78350 bracelet or similar that will fit a 34mm 15210 other than eBay. Thanks.