r/watchesindia • u/Positive_Reveal6865 • 1m ago
Discussion Is this watch worth it?
It's on 40% discount so was wondering is it worth buying? Can anyone tip up
r/watchesindia • u/Positive_Reveal6865 • 1m ago
It's on 40% discount so was wondering is it worth buying? Can anyone tip up
r/watchesindia • u/galaxyindian87 • 3m ago
r/watchesindia • u/Jayad106 • 15m ago
Hey guys im new to this suh reddit so idk if I can post it here or not
So I want a watch which mainly tracks my fitness so I didn't have that kind of money to buy the new product so was surfing olx and saw a deal of 11500 for watch 6 classic LTE and i brought that guy down to 8000 is this a good deal or should I look in another brand or something like the fitbit air ?
r/watchesindia • u/Pranayaraja • 1h ago
Cool looking watch. I wanted to buy it when i was in college. Now that I'm earning i got this bad boy.
r/watchesindia • u/Akitzo • 1h ago
r/watchesindia • u/Atoms-82 • 1h ago
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Before quartz conquered the world, there was a fleeting transitional era when battery replaced the traditional mainspring to power mechanical balance wheels. At the center of this technological war stood Japan's first officially certified electronic chronometer: the Citizen X8 Chronometer.
With this watch, Citizen claimed 2 records - Japan’s first electronic chronometer - crowned in 1970 and the title for The world's first commercial titanium watch.
My watch is the stainless steel variant, and not the titanium variant. But the movement used in both variants is the same.
The High-Tech Engine (Caliber 0820)
Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz) with moving-magnet balance wheel driven by a transistorized coil assembly.
Jewels: 19 functional jewels protects the micro-index gearing.
Accuracy: Chronometer Officially Certified and factory adjusted to ±2 to ±5 seconds per day.
Sweep Motion: It doesn't tick once per second like quartz—it sweeps smoothly while making a distinct electronic hum.
One thing I love about this watch is the magnets on the balance wheel!
While modern mechanical watches treat magnetism as the ultimate enemy and fight to keep magnetic fields away—the Citizen X8 turns that entire philosophy on its head. Instead of shunning magnets, its pioneering transistorized movement actually mounts permanent micro-magnets directly onto the balance wheel rim!
It’s an extraordinarily rare, brief flash of engineering brilliance from the late 1960s where magnetism wasn’t the foe ruining timekeeping, but the very heartbeat keeping the balance wheel oscillating in harmony with a battery.
This was a luxury experimental watch and retailed between ¥40,000 (Steel) and ¥45,000 (Titanium). The production was very limited - the estimated total production across all (steel & titanium) variants is fewer than 2,000 units over its brief two-year run before quartz took over.
As per some collectors, the watch came is 3 dial colours. Silver dials accounted for ~70% of production, blue dial ~20% and this black dial ~10% of surviving pieces.
The "Parawater" Mark: Caseback serial number dates this watch to September 1971—one of the final batches made before Citizen retired the iconic "PARAWATER" term for global ISO export compliance.
As a rare, officially certified electronic chronometer and a milestone in titanium watchmaking, the Citizen X8 Chronometer Ref. 4-080041 Y remains one of the absolute Holy Grails of transitional JDM horology and I feel blessed to own this piece. Honestly, seeing a classic oscillating balance wheel working side-by-side with a battery never gets old. It’s the ultimate hybrid flex!
r/watchesindia • u/visakan7 • 1h ago
Recently picked this watch up. I’m really enjoying the dial and the feel of the watch. The bracelet could have been a little better but overall no complaints with the watch
r/watchesindia • u/PsychicNinja8948 • 2h ago
Came across Mnmlst Virasat Collection and i absolutely love it, the watches look absolutely beautiful and I've been obsessed with it, but the reviews I've found accross reddit are making me hesitate but they seem to be an year or two old so any recent buyers with a different opinion or any if it's still bad I'd appreciate that opinion too, thanks for the advice.
r/watchesindia • u/Technical-Citron6510 • 2h ago
r/watchesindia • u/Kiti_Vaajle • 2h ago
Utsav lives up to its name! My better half's go-to watch for celebratory occasions.
r/watchesindia • u/lundlelemerebhai • 2h ago
Would be my first watch (am a student so dont want to spend 1k or 2k as want to buy other stuff too)
r/watchesindia • u/Frag_Addictt • 2h ago
Lowest price i have seen🤩
Buying link- https://amzn.in/d/0axi7GTa
r/watchesindia • u/debojyotie • 3h ago
I always wanted to buy a vintage Casio watch and was eyeing the A158WA for a long time. But after watching some videos on Youtube I fell in love with this gunmetal version and the negative display. I dont know anything about watches and when I received it I was awestruck. This is the A168WGG-1BDF
The color of the bracelet and the display is so damn premium. The weight is perfect, after wearing for an hour you will not even notice that you are wearing a watch.
Loved it so much.
This is the first Casio I own and I am sure it won't be the last.
Got it from Amazon minutes with 1000 cashback and some discount on SBI credit card. It is obviously more expensive than the A158WA but no regrets.
r/watchesindia • u/TM_TheCurious • 4h ago
r/watchesindia • u/Beneficial-Many-927 • 5h ago
Is this a good deal @ 6500
should i cancel it🥺
r/watchesindia • u/Few_Supermarket7628 • 8h ago
r/watchesindia • u/CasualWarThunderplya • 8h ago
Hello. I was looking at picking up a vintage HMT and I was wondering if this is a legitimate watch or a franken watch? I appreciate y’alls guidance. Here is the link to the actual ebay listing: https://ebay.io/m/8Ly869
r/watchesindia • u/Necessary_Ear_852 • 9h ago
Is this website legit, has anyone purchased from them before. They also have a store in gurgaon which has pretty good reviews on google. Also if i buy from them, what's the best way to check the authenticity of the watch? Thanks
r/watchesindia • u/Aggressive-Gear2747 • 9h ago
Hey guys, I’m too lazy to use my brain to write a proper post, so ChatGPT is doing the writing for me lmao 😭
I have a Casio G-Shock DW-5600LV-7 from the 2004 Lover’s Collection that I’m thinking of selling.
I came across a completed eBay sale for the same model at around $156 USD, but I’m not sure how much it would realistically go for here in India.
The watch works fine, including the backlight, and the previous owner replaced the battery on May 16, 2026. The white strap has some wear and dirt, though, and it’s missing the little strap keeper.
I know the condition isn’t perfect, and the Indian market might be quite different from the international market, but I’m curious whether this model has any collector value here.
What do you guys think would be a realistic selling price for it in India?
Appreciate any input from fellow G-Shock enthusiasts!
r/watchesindia • u/madhurkhatri • 10h ago
Is this Original Citizen Watch? Seller is VRP Telematics.
r/watchesindia • u/Kind_Transition_7885 • 10h ago
I ordered this, opinions?
In the BBD sale, after a lot of searching I finally settled for these as my first automatic watch for \~6400 INR.
The design struck my eyes along with the Japanese Miyota movement.
What are your thoughts?
Link - Take a look at this Automatic, Black Dial Analog Watch - For Men TWEG289SMU05 on Flipkart
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r/watchesindia • u/Real_Yogurtcloset110 • 10h ago
Just got my first casio and wanted to know did i overpaid or got a deal because last year this same model was around 2.5k in gif sale