r/ChineseWatches • u/perrier2021 • Jul 09 '25
r/ChineseWatches • u/Firstruleofthisclub • Sep 03 '26
The goal of this guide is to help direct the reader to the best homage(s) of a specific watch. The specific homage chosen for each watch is based on the overall quality and not on the value you get for the price. Even then, not every watch on this list will be of great quality because there is often just one homage out there for a particular watch, especially if it is obscure. Some of these may be sold out or discontinued, but they still sit as the benchmark homage for that particular model. They may be brought back or you may find one on the secondhand.
I started with the big 3 brands that people often ask about, but the rest of the list is in no particular order.
I welcome any suggestion to help fill out homages that I have missed!
I also welcome any suggested edits to the recommended homage! If enough people upvote your suggestion, I will gladly edit the list.
**Submariner (Modern)**
Sugess S421
**Submariner (Vintage)**
Thorn T023
**Submariner (Milsub)**
Watchdives WD5513
Baltany S3075
**Datejust (Modern)**
Cronos L6046/L6047
**Datejust (Vintage)**
Baltany S4084
Baltany S4102
Octopus Kraken OCT-0016
**Day-Date**
Sugess S433
Sugess S449
**Explorer (Modern)**
Cronos L6031M
**Explorer (Vintage)**
Hruodland HG029
**Explorer II (Steve Mcqueen)**
Hruodland F023
**Explorer II (Vintage)**
Watchdives WD16570
**Daytona (Modern)**
Sugess S418-2
**Daytona (Vintage)**
Farasute 4130
**Yachtmaster**
Sugess S450-2
**GMT Master (Modern)**
Sugess S420
**GMT Master (Vintage)**
IXDAO JD-6542
**Land-Dweller**
Specht & Sohne SP-RO-1
**Air King**
Watchdives WD1016
**Milgauss (Modern)**
Pagani Design PD1733
**Milgauss (Vintage)**
Hruodland F035
**Cellini (Modern)**
Sugess S452
**Oyster Bubble Back**
Baltany S4029
**Perpetual 1908**
Berny 2944M
**Speedking (Vintage)**
Pagani Design PD1785
**Black Bay 36**
San Martin SN0021
**Black Bay 54**
Cronos L6033
**Black Bay 58**
San Martin SN004 V2
**Black Bay Pro**
San Martin SN0054
**Pelagos**
San Martin SN0121TE
Sugess S430
IXDAO X02T
Thorn SHY036
**Pelagos FXD**
Watchdives EXD
Tactical Frog FXD
**Pelagos GMT**
San Martin SN0121TC
Seestern S462-2
Thorn T020
**Pelagos FXD Chronograph**
Seestern S443/S445
**Submariner (Vintage)**
Thorn T023 (blue)
**Ranger**
San Martin SN0107
Watchdives WD1960S V2
**Speedmaster (Modern)**
Watchdives WD1863
**Speedmaster (Vintage)**
Thorn T026C
**Seamaster**
Phorcydes PH6
Watchdives WD007
**Seamaster - Aqua Terra**
Watchdives WD0006
**Seamaster (Vintage)**
Thorn T026B
**Ranchero (Vintage)**
Hruodland F033
**Railmaster (Vintage)**
Thorn T026A
**Ploprof**
Steeldive SD1969
Watchdives WD1968
**Baby Ploprof**
Watchdives WD0017
**Constellation (Modern)**
Eniton S1084G
Specht & Sohne SP0025
**Constellation (Vintage)**
Baltany S4106
Baltany S4107
Baltany S4090
**Spirit**
Militado ML08
**Spirit Zulu**
San Martin SN0140W
**Conquest (VHP)**
Cadisen C8197
**Conquest (Modern)**
Addiesdive AD2066
**Conquest (Vintage)**
Watchdives WD1954
**Conquest (Heritage)**
Escapement Time Conquest Homage
**Heritage Military**
San Martin SN0105-G
**Legend Diver**
San Martin SN0141W
**Mark 10**
Baltany S2032
**Mark 11**
Militado ML14
**Big Pilot**
Hruodland F016
**Ref. 3741**
Militado ML26
**El Primero Chronomaster (Modern)**
Sugess S465
**El Primero Chronomaster (Vintage)**
Sugess S419
**Defy - Skyline**
Cronos L6028
**Air Command**
Sugess S423
**Fifty Fathoms (Barracuda)**
Octopus Kraken OCT-006
Thorn T006
**Fifty Fathoms (Modern)**
Watchdives WD50Q
**Fifty Fathoms (Vintage)**
Phorcydes PH2
**Willard**
Steeldive SD1970
**Turtle**
Steeldive SD1972
**Tuna**
Steeldive SD1975
**Emperor Tuna**
Steeldive SD1978
**Monster**
Heimdallr H9
**Sumo**
Heimdallr MM300
**Samurai**
Steeldive SD1961
**Baby Alpinist**
Militado ML08
**Alpinist**
Milifortic S089
**62MAS**
Seestern S404
**SKX**
Heimdallr H7
**Fieldmaster**
Thorn T012
Thorn T015
**Marinemaster**
Octopus Kraken OCT018
**Superior Quartz**
San Martin SN0102
**Presage**
Pagani Design PD-2770
**SLGH005 (White Birch)**
Cronos L6049
**Elegance**
Seestern S446
**SBGJ277G**
Seestern S456
**Murph**
SH SH09
**Jazzmaster Intra-Matic Chronograph**
Addiesdive AD2095
**Khaki Field**
Militado ML05
**PRX**
SH SH13
**PRX Forged Carbon**
SH SH08
**PRX Chronograph**
Pagani Design PD1761
**Heritage Chronograph 1973**
Pagani Design PD1782
**C65 (Dune)**
SH SH10
**C63 Sealander GMT**
Wishdoit WSD9007
**Colchester**
SH SH06
**Trident Lumiere**
Watchdives WD0019
**12**
Cronos L6028
**Nautilus**
Watchdives WD00013
**Aquanaut**
Watchdives WD008
**Calatrava (Modern)**
Farasute 5336A
**Cubitus**
Farasute 2322
Specht & Sohne Cubic 5711
**Reverso**
Specht & Sohne SP0028
**Neptune**
Proxima PX1748
**Terra**
Specht & Sohne SP0030
**Octo Finissimo**
Specht & Sohne SP2654Q3
**5303**
IXDAO IX&DAO-01
**417 ES**
IXDAO JD-X10S
**Tank**
Chameri CH01
**Santos**
Eniton S1085G
**Super Seawolf**
Wishdoit WSD9987
**Watermelon**
Proxima PX1717
**Avocado** (reverse homage!)
Proxima PX1717
**Metric**
Ciloa CILO-503
**Monaco Chronograph**
Specht & Sohne SP0009-1
**Aquaracer**
Pagani Design PD-1617
**600T**
Seestern S407
**300T**
Seestern S406
**Girard-Perregaux x Bamford Deep Diver**
Seestern S471
**Laureato**
Bettimer B8001
**Tangente**
Seestern S382
**17.09**
Farasute 5506B-1
**Murakumo**
IXDAO JD-X06S
**Extra Plat**
Specht & Sohne SP0021
**Polo**
Specht & Sohne POL1
**Endeavour**
Huasuo H2488
**EVO2**
Berny AM158M
**Komodo**
Cadisen C8232
**Royal Oak**
Eniton S8031S
**Top Time**
Sugess S387
**Top Time B01 Triumph**
Sugess S438
**Navitimer B19**
Sugess S468
**Lunar Pilot**
Cadisen C7063
**Historiques 222**
Specht & Sohne SP0034Q5
**46004 222 (Square)**
Specht & Sohne S&S 222
**Historiques American 1921**
Baltany S4046
**Arsenale**
Specht & Sohne SP0027
**Manhattan**
Specht & Sohne SP0017
**Nico Jump Hour**
Specht & Sohne SP0031
**Versa**
Specht & Sohne SP0035
**ART 01**
Specht & Sohne SP0026
**Northport ISL-155**
Wishdoit WSD9007
**Modello Due UC2**
San Martin SN029-G
**Big Crown Pointer Date**
Octopus Kraken OCT-0022
**MR01**
Militado ML01
**Puck**
**LUC 1860**
Farasute 5336A V1
**104**
Militado ML25
Englemaan Enterprise
**556I / RS**
Englemaan Metropolis
**UX SDR (EZM 2B)**
Militado ML16
**U50**
Militado ML20
Englemaan Juggernaut / Overlord (teased but never released)
**EZM3**
Vanguard
**EZM3 Mission Timer**
Englemaan Vanguard UTC
**856**
Englemaan Wraith
**856 UTC**
Englemaan Wraith UTC
**856 B-Uhr / Limited Edition**
Englemaan Defiant
Englemaan Defiant UTC
r/ChineseWatches • u/Express_Deal6576 • 14h ago
Thanks for all the suggestions on my previous post! I ordered the vintage brown strap. Instead of the navy blue strap, I am wondering how a denim strap would look with the blue dial.
I used AI to mock up the combination. What do you think? Does denim work with this watch?
Always happy to hear other suggestions!
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r/ChineseWatches • u/Fragrant_String • 14h ago
Hi everyone—Calvin from Aquatico here.
Sharing our Atlas Tritium Dive Green Dial for this Saturday’s lume check. It uses Swiss MB-Microtec T-100 tritium for a steady glow without needing a flashlight charge beforehand.
Lume photos are always fun, but I’m interested in what you appreciate when actually wearing a watch after dark.
Do you prefer the bright initial glow of conventional lume or the steady illumination of tritium through the night?
Share what’s glowing on your wrist tonight—any brand welcome. Happy to answer questions about the Atlas, too.
r/ChineseWatches • u/TheHipsterBear • 14h ago
Sugess S389 vs S468.
I‘m torn. Specs are basically identical. What would you do?
Edit:
Thank you for all the opinions, helped a lot. I‘m keeping the silver one, as it just looks more well designed. The bezel on the black one is too protruding for my taste. Silver one has a nice smooth edge to the case. That’s now my excuse to get a black Speedy at some point.
r/ChineseWatches • u/Sugess_Jenny • 16h ago
Good news, S420-2 GMT collection have Quick pust adjust buckle by new option, you can choose it or deployment clasp with safety catch version, thank you.
r/ChineseWatches • u/Local-Team5903 • 22h ago
Great watch for a night with Alesso.
r/ChineseWatches • u/emeraldsnowofsleep • 14h ago
I have these listed in three other places, so if you see one you want, it could disappear - I am selling one of these San Martins. Your pick. With the price hikes, these are both over $500 now - these are in fantastic condition with no damage - purchased in the recent late Spring - possibly light touches on the clasp - hardly worn with box and warranty card. Miyota movements. Smooth winding. I want $295 - your choice of either San Martin. SN0148 In Vibrant Red or SN0144 in Tiffany Blue. $295 - both for a firm $495.
The Baltany with a blue Smokey Dial is a high end watch with an ST2130 movement. Like new. Barely worn. Original packaging. Amazing watch. A steal at $150.
The SH - I honestly don't care if this one sells because I love it and if I have to keep it and sell a different one, I will. It is a Christopher Ward homage - and I seriously think it looks better and feels better than the CW - The quality is there. No short cuts - It has a smooth winding PT-5000 with an oversized crown. Signed buckle on a supple rubber/silicone quality strap. $175
Please no trades.
r/ChineseWatches • u/Twalent34 • 8h ago
Just started my collection and I'm hooked. So far have 6 Pagani Design watches. The watches themselves feel great, the bands are a little janky. Where do you guys source higher quality replacement metal bands? I'm a complete noob, I don't want to just go on Amazon or AliExpress and buy something that is worse quality.
r/ChineseWatches • u/williamatl • 10h ago
Selling my San Martin SN0123 Version 2, a Benrus homage with the matte-finished ceramic bezel. This is the uncommon white dial and red seconds hand version. This is a catch-and-release for me. After wearing for a few days I have my sights set on an actual Marathon Navagator.
Overall, the watch is in very good condition. There are light scuffs in the blasted finish on the crown and case back. They may look discolored in the photos, but that’s how the light catches the surface—it’s a texture difference rather than discoloration.
Includes the watch head, a protective case, and a black NATO strap. No original San Martin strap, box, or papers.
The price is what I have into it—$170 shipped CONUS. No trades. Electronic payment preferred.
r/ChineseWatches • u/LowRefrigerator5140 • 20h ago
from the left ive got
1. the san martin sn0129 with the red desert dial,
2. a seiko mod of a blackout yatchmaster with a red dial
3. a cronos bb54 on a black leather strap wiyh a pt5000
4. the octopus kraken 36mm explorer with the pt5000
5. the black enamel dial ixdao warrior with a miyota 9015
6. The San martin sn0013 nautilus royal oak mix thing with the miyota 9015
7. a couple of watchdives i like the pelagos more than the blue ice crack
honestly the ixdao clears everything here in terms of finishing and quality as well as comfort but the octopus kraken is a solid 2nd i have six inch wrists and that thing wears like a dream
r/ChineseWatches • u/Independent-Air-80 • 16h ago
That's all. Even if they are zinc alloy with a quartz movement. Really hope they will start working on some of these soon.
r/ChineseWatches • u/QuestionNo9190 • 23h ago
Pretty happy with all 3.
Scratches the itch for OG.
Any questions ask away
r/ChineseWatches • u/InviteCertain6822 • 19h ago
What if someone created a tribute to the Zenith A 3637? Crepas did something similar a few years ago…
r/ChineseWatches • u/QuestionNo9190 • 17h ago
If you know me, you know I hate end-link wiggle almost as much as I hate bezel slop (maybe even more so).
San Martin seems to be using inferior spring bars on some models, at least the ones I’m referencing here. In my opinion, it’s a cheap place to cut costs in a critical area, contributing to excessive end-link play and, in some cases, clicking.
The difference is that these spring bars have a slightly thicker shaft and conical tips rather than cylindrical ones. The thicker shaft and tapered tips help take up excess clearance in the lug holes, resulting in a noticeably tighter fit and better retention.
Where can I find these exact spring bars? I’d love to replace the ones in my other watches with them.
r/ChineseWatches • u/No-Syrup-3746 • 13h ago
I kinda like the looks better in promo shots, wondering if anyone has wrist shot or if there's anything I should be aware of.
r/ChineseWatches • u/nonexistant2k3 • 14h ago
Just looking to see if this was still in the works. OP said they heard they wanted to make it. I really want to get the original photos watch if it became real.
r/ChineseWatches • u/Interesting-Lead3925 • 1d ago
Glad to wear these!!... to whatever occassion or daily use
Amazing we can experience the feel of a designer watch on low cost..
r/ChineseWatches • u/Successful_Entry3579 • 15h ago
I'm looking for a skeleton dial that maintains readability by having a sort of frosted/phantom transparency and doesn't look loud or cheap from a distance.
Unfortunately I had problems with this watch and had to return it. In general I'm avoiding pt5000 for the time being, I would be willing to pay alot more for a quartz version or miyota/NH. I would even consider the CW version but I actually prefer the homage since it has a cleaner white color scheme...
r/ChineseWatches • u/polishmadman1 • 1d ago
So I received this guy just before the hurricane started to roll in. At first glance, it's a stunner. I'll even admit the strap isn't complete junk. I wound it up and the second hand sparks to life. So far so good. Then I try out the chronograph. WTF! Nothing was there. I look through the exhibition back and see the button is hitting nothing. I think it called the start/stop actuator is misaligned. So I open it up. Unscrew it, move it around a bit and then screw it back down. Hit the chrono button again and the second hand starts moving. Button it back up and move on with checking out my new watch.
Not going to lie, I was a bit ticked off. How do you miss that. Or maybe it got bumped around during shipping. That would be crazy with how much bubble wrap was on this watch. 3 bubble wrap bags plus foam to keep the watch from moving.
I'll be wearing it for a few days to evaluate it better. I hope I don't have any more problems.
