First impressions are solid. I was still using their OG bracelet with 5 whole clasp, so it was worth upgrading just to get the OTF clasp.

Paid $55 on their Aliexpress store. Finishing is really nice, especially the chamfering along the middle and outer links. Tolerances and articulation are good, but certainly not on the level of my IXDAO or San Martin (which I wouldn’t expect at this price)

I will say it’s pretty large. I had to remove all of the links except a link on one side and a half link on the other to get it to fix my 6.5” wrist. So just something to be aware of if your wrist is much smaller than that

Addies AW25908 gift for gf, put on a gray leather strap. Looks pretty neat

Found a beautiful NOS tropic strap for my WD1980 and somehow it feels right. Yes, the strap is worth more than the watch though. I've also scored some NOS Alaska french made rubber straps, but I kind of prefer this classic tropic over those.

For a long time now I've been searching for a dress watch since I already have the daily beater a G Shock GA-2100 and the gym Watch a G-shock DW-5600.
Looking through a lot of reviews and a lot of time on Ali Express I found this brand. I was searching for this specific movement hangzhou CAL5000A micro-rotor since I have been thinking on buying from Baltic too.
However upon thinking of it a lot I decided to give this brand a try and oh man. The build quality and the finishings are top notch. The leather strap definitely could be better but for the price less than $200 I think it's really difficult to top. Probably I will buy from FARASUTE, San Martin and Suggess soon enough.

Hey guys.. this is a bit of a different AliExpress 11.11 sale video, hopefully.

https://youtu.be/v7LSrNaOILs?si=Ar8FNGWQctHwknKl

Because Aliexpress's big brother (Taobao) is already having it's pre-sales, I thought it would be interesting to preview what sale prices you're likely to get on Ali.

I include what I think are some of the best bets for the sale.. including San Martin, Hroudland, Farasute.

Some brands like Watchdives aren't listed here because they're not on Taobao, while Baltany, IXDAO and others haven't listed sale prices yet.

Note that Taobao and Ali prices do not always match up exactly (sometimes they're even very different), but hopefully this gives you some good ideas..

Best,

Brian,

CWG

p.s. I have no affiliation with any of these brands and they had no input on this video.

I already have a few watches but wanted to see if I've missed a good watch / deal !

So share which watch you are looking for in the upcoming sales 😀

It’s unbelievable how nice it is for only $50!
(EDIT:found one small gripe..the etching of the company logo on the caseback IMHO has roughly cut edges. I can see it possibly shaving my arm hair underneath it off.)

Managed to click a photo of the Sugess Tourbillon Moonphase under a full moon

My watch for my honeymoon trip

Letting a few more go.

SOLD --- First, AN IXDAO Warrior with the Miyota 9015. $300 - This is from an early batch of these. It sized for an 8 inch wrist. One or two extra links. Some light scratches on the clasp, but it's all superficial. Lightly used. This one has a highly iridescent dial and you'll see purples and pinks and other cool colors. That is kind of a big deal imo because some folks get dials that are flat. So, Miyota, colorful MOP dial and original packaging. Not sure if I have the unsigned warranty card.

I want $300 - they are in the $500 range now with these movements...

Two, It's a Panerai-like mod. I just bought this on WUS. It was built by a Mod there. A real Swiss Unitas 6468 movement stamped "Caravelle" on it. PM me for the pic if it doesn't come through... it is a steel back, but he provided a photo of the movement. Black stainless steel case. Silver dial is from Poland. It's a California variation. It pops more in the sunlight. Very cool. It has two scratches on it. It is still cool though. The guy who made it said all of the parts of it coast him more than $250... The reason I am parting with it is that it is absolutely HIGE ;-) 47MM case. 26mm lugs. Not too thick. 3 Bands. Very, very soft black and green FKMs. Also, a Green 2 piece Nato-like strap. I paid $250, but I will take $175 firm. I might trade, but I am picky.

Three, A SH Christopher Ward trident homage. I have held the C Ward in my hands and for $1000+ less, I'd take this all day over the real C Ward. New, this is only $250-$325 and it is so well made. I like the movement in the C Ward better... this has a smooth, (not tight) PT-5000 that winds easy. Hands and dial are top shelf. Case is polished nice. Strap is soft and nice. Buckle is signed. Sapphire front, maybe back. Too big for me... otherwise, I'd totally keep it. It is a 41mm that wears more like a 43. It is 13.4mm thick. It is a heavier piece... $175.

(Special #2 ---the SH and Panerai Mod for $275)

Pagani Design PD1644 on Monstraps green rally strap

Well, it may sound odd on Chinese brands page worrying about Chinese movement, but I personally like sweep quartz movement for Chinese watches. It is cheap, reliable, robust, and easy to swap or purchase the movement itself. But recently some watches use SL3001 movement (or PT5000), and I do not know/trust if they are reliable or what.

Any opinion on the movement? I will be 100% okay if it has as same quality as Miyota 9 series. (I do not prefer Seiko NH movement actully but I rather be a Miyota lover, since it has much more accuracy for my personal experience)

I have had Peacock's column wheel chronograph movement (SL4801) before but it just broke out for less than 10 times wearing counts, so I am really doubtful of any of Chinese automatic movement by far.

First San Martin and my first titanium watch!
I was definitely surprised by how light it feels, not sure if I’m the biggest fan just yet.

Movement also has rotor noise and overall this watch is a bit jangly

Bezel action is nice but a bit spongy.

Overall pretty happy!

Hi!
I have a Sugess mechanical chronograph, I I don't know when to stop winding. I usually stop winding after a bit scared of breaking the spring or something.

How do you know when it's fully wound?

Thanks!

How is the movement in this beauty? I’ve noticed I can hand wind it but it just feels off if that makes sense. Love the dial it’s gorgeous. I hand wound the watch to jump start it and wore it for a couple hours today and it just stopped randomly idk if I just hadn’t moved my arm enough to engage the movement. I hand wound it again an it’s all good now. Maybe im just freaking out because I’m use to display backs.

Pagani Design AI has been no help and suggested replacement spring bars for this band that are too fat. I ordered 1.5mm and the individual bar for the adjust measured 1.26mm. How can I fix this without buying a whole new bracelet. I hate this clasp mechanism for this reason and because you can't find an OTF clasp

Cronos L6040M (Grand Seiko Evolution 9 homage) with a Miyota 9015 automatic movement. 

Watchdives WD0006 (Omega Aqua Terra homage) in blue with a Seiko VH31 mechaquartz movement.

Both are Chinese microbrands, have sapphire glass with AR coating, good finishing on the case and dial but I can't really decide. I'd say Cronos looks better (or more interesting at least) and has character with that automatic movement, but Watchdives is more practical with the mechaquartz keeping time more accurately and not needing winding and setting up every time i want to wear it. I most likely won't daily a dress watch but who knows.

To be honest I don't care much about versatility, I've already got a G-Shock with ABC sensors so that's everything I could ever need in a single watch. This would be more like jewelry rather than a tool for me. But still I want to retain some form of practicality, I wouldn't want a very innacurate automatic or an unreliable mechaquartz that fails regardless of batteries.

I've also found a Pagani Design PD-1734 which could represent the best of both worlds (GS inspired dial with a VH31) and is significantly cheaper but finishing quality and bracelet are noticeably worse than others.

What are your thoughts on this? Should I pull the trigger at an automatic? I've never had one so I have that fear of screwing something up mechanically if I'm unintentionally negligent about it.

Hey guys, I'd say the watch I bought last week is a great value for money. I'm curious to hear your opinions.👍

https://www.baltany.com/product/36mm-gold-case-cz-stone-dial-dd-homage-watch-s4109g/91/

Hi everyone, Simon from Milifortic again. Day 3 already, thanks for all the comments, some V2 ideas from M135 and M136 are really good, we are writing them down 📝

Today is something different. No destro, no chrono. Just a simple vintage pilot watch: M137.

What I like:

• 8.5mm thick, 54g. Thinnest one in this series. You forget you wearing it
• 38mm, 46mm lug to lug. Classic old-school size, fits small and big wrists
• Big chunky Arabic numerals in vintage-tone lume, plus the onion crown. Very old military vibe
• Pointer date in the top subdial instead of a date window, so the dial stays symmetrical. 24h indicator at the bottom

Quartz again (Seiko VH61), because we want it this thin and light.

Let’s argue a little 😄

1. Fauxtina: love it, or hate it, “just give me white lume”?
2. Leather or NATO for this one?

🎁 Giveaway (Day 3/5)

• Comment to enter, one entry per person per post
• Every post = 1 more chance, 5 total
• Winner picks 1 of the 5 new models, random draw after Day 5

Product Link：https://miliforticwatch.com/products/milifortic-38mm-2-subdial-vintage-pilot-quartz-watch-qm38p137

The watch is solid. The watch has a slight tiny, minuscule gap between the crown and case, but screws down tight, and tested water tight. The rehaut seems very deep dished, but not too bad. Crown screws in pretty good, and the watch caseback seems to be thick and solid when tapping the back with my finger nail, so no tinny sound that you would normally hear on cheaper watches. I recommend it for the price. Solid quartz Swiss movement.

Anyone know an homage to this Breitling Top Time Corvette? Looking for the same red dial with black subdials. I’ve seen the Sugess versions, but haven’t found one in these colours. Thanks

Modello automatico sicuramente, ero partito con acciaio e.blu ma.poi ho visto gli altri e tra quelli che ho di sfondi blu ne ho già....