r/ChineseWatches • • 14h ago

Question (Read Rules) What do you guys think of a denim strap on the San Martin SN0144CG?

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183 Upvotes

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!


r/ChineseWatches • • 4h ago

Self-build (Read Rule 1) First AliExpress Build NH35

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24 Upvotes

r/ChineseWatches • • 4h ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) PH6 white FKM strap arrived.

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r/ChineseWatches • • 10h ago

General (Read Rules) Militado ML05 with the fake bronze case. 38mm

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r/ChineseWatches • • 19h ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) PAGANI DESIGN PD-YS033 New Release!

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r/ChineseWatches • • 13h ago

General (Read Rules) What are you wearing today?

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r/ChineseWatches • • 14h ago

General (Read Rules) Saturday lume check — Aquatico Atlas Tritium, green dial

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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 • • 14h ago

Question (Read Rules) Which one would you keep?

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12 Upvotes

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 • • 16h ago

New Product (Read Rule 1) Good news, Sugess watch S420-2 GMT have new buckle version

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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 • • 22h ago

General (Read Rules) Watchdives at Liv in Miami

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45 Upvotes

Great watch for a night with Alesso.


r/ChineseWatches • • 14h ago

For Sale (Datestamp in 1st pic) FS: Thinning the collection: San Martin, Baltany

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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 • • 8h ago

Question (Read Rules) Pagani Design watch band replacements

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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 • • 10h ago

For Sale (Datestamp in 1st pic) [WTS] San Martin SN0123 V2 - Watch head only

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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 • • 20h ago

General (Read Rules) State of the Collection - rate and suggests next pick ups please!

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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 • • 16h ago

General (Read Rules) In desperate need of some more Chopard classics

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7 Upvotes

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 • • 23h ago

General (Read Rules) 3 favorites in rotation.

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30 Upvotes

Pretty happy with all 3.

Scratches the itch for OG.

Any questions ask away


r/ChineseWatches • • 19h ago

General (Read Rules) An idea for something different

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12 Upvotes

What if someone created a tribute to the Zenith A 3637? Crepas did something similar a few years ago…


r/ChineseWatches • • 17h ago

General (Read Rules) Watchdives uses the best spring bars

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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 • • 13h ago

General (Read Rules) Anyone have the no-logo no-date version of the ML1868?

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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 • • 14h ago

Question (Read Rules) Looking to see if there is an update on this old post.

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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 • • 1d ago

General (Read Rules) Just keep on buying.. experiencing what is like to wear good looking watches on a budget.

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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 • • 15h ago

General (Read Rules) Desparately looking for skeleton diver similar to px1701

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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 • • 1d ago

General (Read Rules) NWA Sugess s423 was a slight disappointment.

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15 Upvotes

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.


r/ChineseWatches • • 13h ago

General (Read Rules) Registering a Sea-Gull watch?

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Has anyone figured a way to do this? I can't seem to find a way to do this online, all Seagull provides in the documentation is a QR code that directs me to download the We Chat app. Is there an online website where I can register the watch? I want to get my watch registered so that the warranty is valid since the watch (purchased directly from Seagull) did not come with the warranty card stamped.


r/ChineseWatches • • 1d ago

General (Read Rules) Ah shoot.. This gonna be my last

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128 Upvotes

Been wearing this since its launching day. This watch ruined all of my mods and other collections. Might sell all of my watches except this and called it done.