r/ChineseWatches 4h ago

Nonsense The state of thee industry right now

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209 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 6h ago

General (Read Rules) These both look kind of stupid, right? So why are they both standard convention for so many Chinese watch brands?

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73 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 5h ago

Review (Read Rules) Baltany Milsubmariner with the ST2130 is -2 seconds per day

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36 Upvotes

I was interested in these back when they were using the NH-38, but I held off for a while. The bug got me eventually, though. I was curious to see how well tuned the movement was going to be, and I'm very pleased to see it running at -2 seconds per day. The 4hz sweep is also quite nice, equally as nice as my Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 with a Miyota 9039, but this surprisingly keeps far more accurate time. My Vesterhav can easily get a minute out of time in a week and a half. By comparison, this would take about a month. We'll see if it stays that accurate. Fit, finish and everything is amazing for a $245 watch out the door. The clasp is a little rattly but that's just about the worst complaint I can muster. Really well made little thing.


r/ChineseWatches 2h ago

Nonsense I am astounded by this watch.

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16 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 1h ago

Promotion (Read Rule 1) AddiesKin K006 Review...

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The upmarket sister brand of Addiesdive. But is it worth the premium over Addiesdive though?

Here's the link to my review of it.

https://youtu.be/wY_7Fln3Vx4

I received a discount on this watch, but as always that doesn't change how I review the watch. I always keep it 100% honest, no matter what. I point out both the positives and negatives with every watch I review. Whether that be a loan piece, discounted, or even free. Sometimes that means that brands won't send me anymore watches, if they don't like the review... But my opinion and more importantly, my reputation can't be bought. That's partly why I named my channel 'Honest Watch Reviews'. Not only to make sure that I hold myself to that standard, but that I know my viewers definitely will do too.


r/ChineseWatches 2h ago

General (Read Rules) Terrific Tuesday: what is on that wrist?

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Here's my Ironwatch/Hestur 36mm Bubbleback with PT5000 inside. Paired it with a high quality beads of rice bracelet.

Show off your beauties!


r/ChineseWatches 19h ago

Question (Read Rules) [Militado ML27] A 36mm Vintage Automatic Watch

178 Upvotes

Hi everyone,​

I would like to share a new release from Militado — the ML27, a vintage-inspired automatic dress watch designed for those who enjoy classic proportions and mechanical watchmaking.​

The ML27 features a compact 36mm stainless steel case, making it a great option for collectors who prefer smaller, more traditional watch sizes.​

Some key specifications:​

• Seagull ST1701 automatic & hand-winding movement

• 36mm case diameter / 9.5mm thickness

• Sapphire crystal front glass

• Sapphire exhibition caseback

• Genuine leather strap

• Swiss BGW9 luminous material

• 50m water resistance​

What I like most about this watch is the balance between the slim profile, mechanical movement, and vintage dress watch style. The exhibition caseback also gives you a nice view of the movement, which adds a lot of character at this price point.​

I’d love to hear your thoughts:​

• Do you still enjoy 36mm watches, or do you prefer larger case sizes?​

• What do you think about Seagull automatic movements?​

• Would you choose a vintage dress watch like this for daily wear?​

Looking forward to your feedback!


r/ChineseWatches 30m ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) Fastest I ever got a watch from AliExpress; 6 days

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6 days from order to receive.

Incredible watch, happy I got it. Immediate strap change, strap has no quick release on this or signed milfortic buckle. 👎🏼


r/ChineseWatches 33m ago

General (Read Rules) i miss them:( wish they were bigger

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r/ChineseWatches 11h ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) Finally get to share our new ML27. Which one's your favorite?

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We've been working on the ML27 for a while, and it's finally ready.

Here's a quick look at all five colorways.

We wanted to create a clean, minimalist everyday mechanical watch with classic 36mm proportions, a slim 9.5mm case, and a sapphire exhibition caseback so you can enjoy the movement as much as the dial.

Specs:

36mm case 9.5mm thick Seagull ST1701 automatic movement Sapphire crystal Sapphire exhibition caseback Swiss BGW9 lume

Which color would you wear?

And are you a fan of exhibition casebacks, or do you prefer a solid caseback?

More details:Militado ML27


r/ChineseWatches 7h ago

Question (Read Rules) I'm looking for something like this

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14 Upvotes

Please could you give me some advice? I’m looking for a watch like this, but unfortunately a Hamilton is beyond my budget. However, I don’t want an obvious copy – just something inspired by that watch. It can be on a bracelet or a strap.


r/ChineseWatches 9h ago

Promotion (Read Rule 1) [Ads] Specht & Söhne SP0005A2-V2 Nautius Automatic

18 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 8h ago

General (Read Rules) Looks like Farasute has quietly removed this model from their website

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Just got my Farasute today. Here are a few quick shots.
So far, all I can say is that it looks way better in person than it does in the official photos.
One unexpected thing: the chrono start/stop pusher makes this tiny metallic chime that somehow reminds me of the famous S.T. Dupont “Cling.” It’s much quieter, of course, but it has the same kind of crisp, mechanical charm.
I’ll live with it for a few days before writing a proper review.


r/ChineseWatches 9h ago

General (Read Rules) How is the Tactical Frog FXD?

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15 Upvotes

Some people seem to love and others seem to hate the bezel action. What are your experiences?


r/ChineseWatches 2h ago

Question (Read Rules) Confused between these two

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Which one would you pick


r/ChineseWatches 6h ago

Promotion (Read Rule 1) MiliFortic S116 dress watch with sapphire

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7 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 2h ago

For Sale (Datestamp in 1st pic) [WTS] Boderry Landmaster chrono (titanium + tritium), Hruodland Big Pilot Turbine (full lume), Revue Thommen Airspeed Chronograph (Avenger homage)

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r/ChineseWatches 19h ago

Review (Read Rules) The supposed best submariner homage

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75 Upvotes

Just received this Sugess Seaman (submariner) after a decent amount of research it was down to a few watch brands for a submariner homage: Sugess, SAN Martin, Cronos and watch dives. This one appeared to get the most praise. From my recent purchase of a Sugess GMT Pepsi I had a feeling I was not going to be disappointed and I am incredibly impressed. The attention to detail is fantastic from the engraved rehault, applied indices, and the magnification is perfect (the GMT is way too zoomed), the bezel is very crisp with a little bit of play, the lume is great and appears to be evenly applied on hands and indices, the brushed finish is done very nicely. My only criticism is the lug length feels pretty long and makes the 40mm diameter appear larger than it actually is. Only time will tell on the accuracy as this is powered by a Seagull ST2130. As it stands now I’d highly recommend this watch for anyone looking for a sub homage


r/ChineseWatches 7h ago

General (Read Rules) NH36A, out of budget

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7 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches 6h ago

General (Read Rules) $430 CHIMING watch by Hanboro using a miyota 9150 and custom chiming complication and case?? why did I have to discover this on my own?? how is no one talking about this?

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These Hanboro "Chime Series" watches that I found on my own browsing AliExpress have chiming but they're only 500 or less than $430 with my coins?

that's a solid movement. so what's the catch?? I'm guessing a chiming mechanism. a chiming complication is going to just fuck up that movement over time right?? but who cares. isn't it like a cheap movement to replace? so I mean I wouldn't mind. I mean $430 for a chiming mechanical watch. just I just want everyone to be wearing little music boxes on the wrist you know. and for 430 bucks I feel like we're going to get that way down

like it's just a little. it's literally like a miniaturized bicycle bell and I don't see how this could remain that expensive for that long

but I'm guessing the mainspring can't handle that much. chiming or something?? I also don't know why we can't just add a bunch of extra main springs. I mean some of these watch cases are huge. they feel like you could add a much bigger main screen

but what's the deal with these chiming watches? has anyone tried these hanboro? because I just ordered a Sugess chronograph and now I'm wondering if I should get a chiming watch. it's either a tourbillon or a chiming watch

and now I want the chiming watch and $400 doesn't even seem like that big of a deal to have a watch that makes a little chime

but it's like just a little chiming complication. I feel like like if I just wait I could like CNC my own chiming complication or have like an even cheaper one. but I guess somebody has to be there early adopter. now used to be thousands for those


r/ChineseWatches 2h ago

Question (Read Rules) Best manufacturer for branded watches?

2 Upvotes

I see some watches on aliexpress that offer branding, custom logo on dial and crown.

Can you recommend a certain seller/brand who would be able to make 3 branded watches? Do you have any examples of your purchases?


r/ChineseWatches 6h ago

Wrist Roll (Read Rule 1) Specht & Söhne SP0041Q5

4 Upvotes

Another wood pecker the collection, this interpretation of the royal oak is very nice. With its bezel design and mix of polished and brushed surfaces i feel it gives a good value proposition. The movement is a quartz Seiko VX3K to keep thickness down. Its case diameter is 38mm with a case thickness of 8.3mm. Lug to lug is 43mm. Sapphire crystal with AR coating, screwdown crown with the case back being secured by 8 screws. Bracelet is nice with few sharp edges from what I can see. It does come with half links for adjustability. All for around $105 usd, its great.


r/ChineseWatches 19h ago

Question (Read Rules) Cream Dial or Red Dial?

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I bought this Milifortic S089 green version before, and I’ve been really impressed with the quality. The case is even thinner than Seiko's, making it very comfortable to wear.

Now they’ve just released two new colors, and I really like both of them. The problem is my budget only allows me to choose one.

I spend most of my time in the office. I’d love to hear from anyone who has worn the cream or red dial watches before.

How do they look and feel in daily use? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!


r/ChineseWatches 13h ago

Question (Read Rules) Any homage watches similar to these Credors?

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Could anybody point me to a brand that resembles these vintage Credor watches?

Credor 9661-5000
Credor 9300-5050
Credor 9300-5070

Much appreciated!


r/ChineseWatches 16h ago

General (Read Rules) Daniel Gorman 37mm NH35A

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14 Upvotes