Humble beginnings edition>talk about Chinese watches that you like>ask for advice on Chinese watches that interest you>show Chinese watches that you ownEveryone and their watch is welcome no matter the price, make, movement or quality.This is the first attempt at this general, there is no previous thread.
The chinese watch crisis is going to make the quartz crisis look like child's play. They've made people realize that "swiss luxury" is a complete scam.
San Martin CHADS, where you at????
>>18216207Any macro comparison videos?
>>18216223Fug I'm yet to own one.Anon, any good Chinese divers that you like? Can be but doesn't have to be San Martin. I'm looking for one to wear with a nato strap.
Has anyone tried a watch with any of the peacock/dandong movements? On paper they seem pretty good but nobody seems to have a lot os specific info or experience with them.I've been thinking a out getting one of the new sugess 36mm daydates that uses a peacock movement, other than the gay fake diamonds they used for indexes they look pretty decent.
can you secure WR on these? is it only gaskets? is there a gasket under the crystal?
Picrel is the most /fa/ Chinese watch.
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>>18216195Kek, /chinkwt/ is now up? nice. I was thinking in a few months time, but it seems a portion of us already bought a few chink watches.here's my tree fiddy fav
>>18216293I don't know if this might be of help, but I also have to run it via g translator.
>>18216293>>18216512here's the original.
>>18216512I had a stroke trying to read this.
>>18216490That's a swiss made watch, kid. It says so on the dial, can't you read?
How much should I be spending on a rolex from $100 - $2000?
another super shitter, got this for $6. checking it on a macro level, the dial machine engraving is good. bracelet is way better than an entry-level casio, it feels more solid.
>>18216507>>18217853Blessed Skmei enjoyer. I have like 4 and I like them quite a bit as well. The 1628 is my favourite. Maybe I'll get an analog one from them sometime soon too.>>18217214I know you can source fake g-shocks on aliex if you search for certain model numbers (GA-2100) but no idea about Rolexes. Just buy a San Martin submariner homage anon if you want something nice.
>>18217853Stop shaving your arm you homofaggotAlso $6 is nuts. Really goes to show the scam swiss watches put everyone though.
>>18218202based skmei 'walking the dog to poop' enjoyer. I have 3 and also may get another one. they're cheap, reliable watches.>>18218209yeah, it's nuts for the price. the stamped print still needs improvement, but the engraving is impressive, considering it has a very small dial. I can't even see the flaws with normal vision.
>>18216195watches are feminine.
>>18216490Kek
>>18217853what even is this
>>18216492>Subredditorlmao
>>18218363Man made horrors beyond comprehension.
>>18216229>>18216207Seiko already did it...
>>18216207>Swiss watchmaking starts as an industry built on counterfeiting and mass producing English clocks>Get high on their own farts>Muh heritage. Muh luxury >Several hundred years later nips emerge to put them in their placeLike pottery
Aaaand I bought an unbranded chink diver.I had no idea if I liked divers. They're too heavy and too shiny. Divers are not for me. For $5 I found out. Neat. Looks like I won't be getting a Duro for a while.This is surprisingly not bad for 5 dollars. The band pleasant to use and the watch is not all that bad to look at. Maybe I'll wear it to workout at night in winter or give it away to some kid.
Bumping the one true watch thread
>>18220432Thank you anon.I'm the anon above, I think I'm warming up to the diver.Is anyone getting anything with the back to school coupons?
is this watch good? someone said the movement is kinda sus.
>>18218549Is the skmei's shock resistance remotely comparable to that of a gen G-Shock?
>>18220736what movt is inside?
>>18220784Not really anon. The movement is housed inside a round plastic structure in the case, it doesn't have all of the shock absorbing properties of a g-shock.There are videos of people torture testing them on youtube and they hold up surprisingly well provided you don't throw them out of helicopters and the like.The watch also has other differences: The display scratches a bit easier, the light is way brighter, and the band is stiffer. The stiffer band I actually like as it grabs the sides of my wrist and keeps the watch from sliding down.But the biggest con IMO is that it just doesn't look as cool as a square. If they were to remove that "sport watch water resist" wording and come up with some different bezel graphics I would wear it more often. But I suppose for $5 one can't complain much.
>>18221332Thanks.
>>18216207If only they could make a decent movement and not just put NH35 into everything.
>>18216195This is a promcinig thread.
>>18221338How did i fuck the word promicing up so much?
>>18221341Blue lume is so disgusting. Rolex made another massive mistake by introducing it.
>>18221336I see a lot of watches with this movement. Can you tell me what's not so good with it? I know nothing about it.
How many of you own a 1963?
>>18221332I've seen a video where the guy dipped the gshock-type skmei in boiling water and it was still running. wild.>>18221345seiko nh35 is low-cost, made in china, and just around $20+. it's not known for accuracy but is somehow reliable. if it conks, you can easily order one. nh34 (gmt), 35, 36 are variants which are also popular among the build/modding community aside from the chink manufacturers.
>>18220432based
I don't normally like to post pictures. I love this watch though. The little bit of blue just makes it subtly pop.
>>18221108Chinese standard movement, Merkur says they regulate and "inspect" it
I bought a Chinese automaticCarotifIt doesn't have enough charge to last through me sleeping which is disappointing
>>18216207They just need to make watches which are waterproof next
>>18221599check what movement is inside and search for the common issues. or it might just need proper oiling. I've read that some factories don't oil the movements properly. or get a watch winder if it's an automatic.
>>18221615>read that some factories don't oil the movements properlyProbably that I suspectI'll report it back because it's very good quality otherwise
VH31 my beloved
Disgusting poorfag thread.
>>18221823>t. swissy slut
>>18221823go back to your multiple containment troll threads
is it true chink watches exposed swiss watches as frauds? what are some of the best san martins
nasty fucking shitters
>>18221341Cool looking lume
>>18216195I have 5,3 Pagani Design2 SteeldiveThe steeldive are both Auto and have never had an issue with them, other than the pin you can see popping out on the link (arrow in red)Padagis the left and right are both mechaquartz, so both have the sweeping hand, one in the middle is auto but uses the pearl movement, and the 24 hour hand loses time 30 mins to an hour a day.
>>18219426Could be a pretty good platform to mod from, if you wanted of course.I like the look of the strap too, got a link?
>>18222455Vostok is a good mod platform. This garbage isn't even made out of steel.
>>18222458>This garbage isn't even made out of steel.?
>>18222487How delusional you have to be to think a $5 watch will be made out of steel?
>>18222455Sure thing anon, here you go:www aliexpress com /item/ 1005005220923893.htmlIt's out of stock now but it should be restocked sometime soon or you should be able to get it from another store.The strap if stock and its a surprisingly pleasant sort of elastic foamy rubber thing, it's pretty good.
>>18222491>$5 watch?
>>18222499
>>18222452Nice collection anon. The chonky steeldive on the top left is my favourite.
>>18216195>buyed a chinkwatch thinking it was an original design>actually a knockoff of a unimatic>don't like it anymore:(
>>18222529Nobody in the world knows what a unimatic is so wear it worries free.
Been using a steeldive sd1970 for 2 years, its a very high quality watch. Better than entry level seikos. Got better specs than the seiko turtle.
>>18221341*promising
>>18222713I am retarded, cut me some slack.
>chonk shill thread
>>18221353Finally a nice looking Skmei
>>18222452I impluse bought this dinner plate early last year which I rarely use, one of the cheapest PD's. surprisingly no flaws on the dial when I checked on a macro level. but case paint is too thin, and oem fabric strap is meh.>24 hand loses timemaybe drained battery if quartz? or if auto it may just need regulation, or proper oiling? if repairing the movt is more expensive than the watch, then just swap it with a new movt. it shouldn't cost much. or just get a new watch.>the pin you can see popping out on the linkif tight, just put pressure on it to put it back in place. if loose, try to increase the groove between the tip of the pin (if there is one, which serves as a lock). or put a very small strip of paper or plastic inside to tighten it.or maybe just get another aftermarket pin with the same length and diameter.
>>18218202>>18218266You own too many Skmeis. That should be enough, move on.
>>18223231there are lazy times when I just want to wear a pocket change watch. I even get random compliments from women when wearing one of these super shitters. wild
Bumping for interest. Stoked to find this thread on my favorite board, just got into /chinesewatches a couple weeks ago, and because of the Ali sale I now have 5 watches in the mail:Steeldive 1953 with light blue faceAddiesdive MY-H3-2AC in black3x Bliger/Tandorio 40mm GMT NH34 watches in different bezel colors (black/purple, green/gold, all black)Super hype for these, hopefully I don't have to send any back. Also bought some engineer bracelets and curved endlinks for them. I will post pics after the shit arrives. Next, I think will build an NH35 sub clone in gaudy colors. A lot of other watch people will probably think I have pleb taste with all the GMT and sub clones, but I like the way they look.
>>18223231Nonsense anon, there's always room for an obnoxious big boye or two in our collective collections.Though admittedly I'm done with skmeis for a while, I just wanted to better understand how different sizes and styles wear.>>18223440Noice. Post pictures. I'm torn between getting a Militado or Berny field watch for $40-50. There are some really nice titanium Bernys. But I also should stop spending my money on stupid shit.>people will probably think I have pleb tasteI wouldn't worry too much, welcome to the designated pleb thread.
>>18223440I was checking out tandorio, some of their offerings with nh35 are really inexpensive. I've calculated if I build an nh35 watch it'll cost more than a tandorio watch.I bought a chink watch but I returned it. being a stickler, I saw minor dial issues not seen with the naked eye but on a macro level, only to find out after there are no stocks and they're not making them again. I shouldn't have returned it, kek
>>18217853Did you buy it from ali?
Hauye its Mahk from longe islande synagogue.Buy my 500 dolla watch with an 80 dolla chinese movement.Help me buy anotha rolex, and pick one up for ya wifes boyfriend!
fug last hour of the return to school thing and I'm still on the fence about a field watch
Thoughts on the Skmei 2091? It seems to be able to properly sync the pointers with the digital time so I'm interested.
>>18223527tandorio is becominf a stablished brand in the chinkshitter community
Today I received the cheapest Skmei I could find and a Humpbuck bootleg of the Citizen Ana-Digi, excited to check them out later in detail.Could you guys recommend me an Ali watch that has a strong and lasting full dial lume? I remember seeing some Heimdallr monster variant a few monts ago that had a great lume but now I think that one is out of stock, all the ones I find seem to have lume only on their indexes.
>>18224272It looks cheaper than the gshock but of course is a tenth of the priceStill I wouldn't buy it because I like how a gshock will never break or degrade
did you guys buy anything in the back to school promo? pic related
>>18223226Yeah, its an auto, ive not looked into mainetance of watches yet, but might do over the winter.Although it could just be worth eating the loss on it as it has a pearl movment and getting one with the NH34.The pin is a weird one, I've tried opening it up a bit before. Just done it again now and i'll se how long it lasts.
>>18224618I am complete degenerate and got a fake gshock kek. Couldn't help myself, I probably deserve whatever is coming my way.>>18224272Doesnt look as cool as the GA 2100 but for the price you can't fault it. I've seen a few reviews on youtube, the pointers do sync indeed!>>18224618I almost got a field watch like your pic, was in between that Berny, a Tandorio and a Militado but in the end got nothing. I just wasn't feeling it. I'll think about it some more and maybe get either of them on the 11-11 sale.
suggestions for a feminine watch?
>>18224567mine wasn't even WR Waterproof Dive Waterproof Watches 200 meters btwno rubber on the crown
>>18224618I'm never wasting perfectly good money on chink shit ever again.
>>18224691skill issue
>>18224691chink factories also make swiss brand watches, jej
>buying swiss shitnmp
>>18224572there's the berny swiss railway watch
>>18216490Chat, is this real?
>>18224593>>18224672Yeah, of course, preferably I'd get one that looks like a proper G-Shock but Skmei doesn't offer that and I don't want to get one with pointers that don't sync, or with a fake subdial, or a metal bracelet, or those HORRIBLE rainbow colored hour markers. Stings a lot but oh well.
>>18216223I used to own one. Actually a very solid watch for the money. Probably better with its modern build than some of the pre 1980s beater "luxury" watches on the grey market.
>>18216490LMFAO wait until some of them find out some of the others. But your "trolling" brah honest...
>>18224996nta but a 2100 is like $140, its not really worth getting a cheap clone
>>18224689For cheap chink watches, the 'xxx meters' on the dial is just for print aesthetics. A GShock or the cheapest Citizen dive watch, both with 200m should be good for swimming in a public pool full of chlorine and urine.
>>18225526I'm a 3rd world ESL, lad.
>>18221346how much?
I put this on my Amazon list and saw it was price cut down to 10 dollars. Can't really say no to that. It's got a great strap.
>>18226076A bit too big for you, ain't it?
>>18226195A little. Its hard to tell when looking at watches on the internet. Doesnt cause me problems though.
Greetings from four legged beast poop duty anons. There was a drizzle outside today and it was quite pleasant. This is another Skmei I quite like, the 1123. Its a clone of the A158 though the whole thing is made entirely out of metal (chinesium, but metal nonetheless). I can't recall if the A158 has a metal case, IIRC its just printed resin but can't remember that well. I got it for 6 euros.Anyways the finishing on the metal bracelet was poor so I swapped it for a resin one. I'm quite pleased with how it turned out, though maybe I'll get a better quality resin strap later.
bampo so it doesn't 404
>>18226742nice, how many skmei's do you have now?
Based chinks making great looking watches for pennies.Whenever I see a thousand dollar watch now I just think about how I can get 4 or 5 Chinese watches that are just as good, or even just buy the parts and build 13 different watches in whatever style I like that will have a way better story behind them.
Has anyone here ever heard of Vager Hauers?They've got some cool looking watches with Chinese designs but I've never heard of them before so I have no idea what the quality is like.
>>18226073How much what? I paid about 150 bucks.
>>18221346Me, although I put mine on a leather strap.
>>18229456I have these five. I was interested in testing different sizes and weights.I use mostly the metal f91w clone and the square clone. The negative display one is not bad. The scaled up square, the mudman clone and the blingy square are a bit silly.I also had their f91 resin clone which I gave away, that one was very well done. I also had their DW-291 which was my favourite but I ruined it trying to hydromod it -- the WR isn't good enough to keep the oil in, but it was a fun experience. Might buy it again sometime.They're cool fun watches to experiment with and I enjoy the brand. I must've spent like 40 euros in total.
>>18230667Holy shit I can't count, need more coffee. >>18224672Also as an oddity, here's the fake g-shock I bought. I was curious to see what it was like and unsurprisingly its not good. They managed to make it even more difficult to read than the original ones and the case is just a metal case painted black.I went to return it and Aliexpress refunded me the money and let me keep the item, so now I have a free "g-shock". I still enjoy wearing it and I'm growing strangely fond of the poorly painted black case. It might look cooler with some scratches over timeI think this is the poopiest dog poop duty watch of all time and its gonna be hard to dethrone this one.
>>18230681Oh damn, what about the features? Subdial seems to be working, are the analog and digital hours synchronized?
>>18229620
>>18221346good morning sir
>>18229620It's missing masculino
my berny watch has arrived and I'm in love with this thingpros:>super light, I almost forget I'm using it>36mm, short lug to lug (perfect for wristlets like me)>very legible>bracelet is very smooth and comfortable>vh31>lume is good, but not very long lasting>no dumb fucking name written on the dialcons:>50m WR (no screw down crown, pressure back)>no date window>the case and bracelet is probably very prone to scratchesvery good so far, it will probably be my daily driver from now on
>>18232643Based Berny enjoyer. Post more pictures anon! I like that watch.>>18231401You know what, I'm kinda growing fond of it. It's full metal but not as shiny as the actual g-shocks and the black is quite discreet. Its still a bitch to read but it made me realize maybe I check the time too much and I'm always in a hurry for nothing.Stopwatch and timer work, alarm haven't tested yet. The digital and analog hours do sync well. Auto light works as well. The function to remove the analog hands away from the screen is the only thing that does not work. Also the beep is kinda quiet. The light works well but everything inside the case is so dark its hard to read the hands.You can find it on aliex on the "g-shosu" store. List price is 30€, sometimes on sale for 25€, and then you can use coupons on it and whatnot. I still don't think its worth 30 or 25 eurobucks, I think it might still be a better idea to buy a used GA-2100 on cashconverters/ebay or just get a skmei/sanda and go with that if you live in a place with prohibitive import taxes like most of South America.>>18229620>>18231756fucking kek
I like this fake explorer.
>>18233422Even with a gay blue dial looks cool.
>>18233422>>18233424Noice anon. Might look good with a khaki nato too.
WHAT WATCH IS THISi need to make sure my gf is not wearing a SHITTER
>>18230667based caskmeio collection you got there. how long did the module continue to function after you did the hydromod? >>18230681your dog wants your free gshitter so it can poop like an OG. my chonker now owns my chinkers.
>>18229629just a guess, does the seagull factory make them or no association? >>18232643>36mmgood thing there are chink brands that are now producing more of this size, it seems that the current trend are mostly field watches.you may use something like a staedtler eraser with white and blue side, then use the blue side. it works with non-shiny titanium as I've read of you want to reduce the visibility of the scratches.
Any Chinese brands I should check out?Skmei, San Martin, anything else?Where can I find them? AliExpress?>>18234291What watch is this?
>>18234097Possibly an Invicta or one of those fugly budget Bulovas.
>>18234291It worked fine until I threw it away. It was leaking oil everywhere: Buttons, crystal, caseback... it was impossible to wear. But the watch itself was fine.>>18234344Skmei and Sanda are the ones with the biggest variety of $5 Casio clones. There are a lot of brands on Aliexpress anon, too many to list even. I think Pagani Design and San Martin might be the most famous ones.But yes, Aliexpress is the place to get them.
>>18226076How crrju? I found a very nice crrju on AliExpress and want to buy it>>18234776Since everyone is shilling skmei here I got 3 on AliExpress for 24€, will post pics when they arrive.On Amazon they were like double the price tho. Again will have a look at that crrju I mentioned before and maybe buy that too
Please shill me a chronograph watch. Preferably less than 50usd but if there isn't one, post it anyways.
>>18234986at this price point your best bet is something with a vh31 or vk63 from some lower end brand like pagani design.picrel is 51usd, dunno if it's any good
>>18234986also for around 75 you can get one of those moonswatch lookalikesthey come in a bunch of different colorsyou can probably get it cheaper during a sale
>>18234344it's a skmei.yeah, aliexpress has a large variety of watch brands and models to choose from. you can also build your own watch if you want.>>18234776>But the watch itself was fine.impressive, so when you put oil inside the bezel case, did it also seep inside the module? I'm now wondering how modders undo a hydromod watch.>>18234986pagani design, especially during sale or with store discount. but there are also less known brands with chrono offerings.
>>18235088I wish these weren't so large
>>18235100I can't find it on AliExpress. Got any link/name?
>>18216507What's the point of these when casios are already unexpensive?
>>18235398You can buy 3-4 of these for the price of a F91w, some of us enjoy that sort of thing.
>>18235406Do they cost $5?
>>18224572Looking forward to a review of the humpbuck, I've been eyeing it for some time.
>>18235412I bought 3 for 24 eurosThey vary between 5-15€
>>18235448-- SKMEI TIERLIST -- - A TIER -1628: DW-5600 clone. Has all the functions from the original plus DT, but current time doesn't show on stopwatch. Stupid bright dual green leds. Easier to press buttons than the original. Band is stiffer, acrylic glass scratches easily (some say it adds character...)1412: F91-W clone. Very comfortable band, light-blue iluminator only lights up the numbers. It is a copy but it kinda has its own fun thing going on with the Skmei branding.1988: Looks like the GBX-100 but its mostly its own thing. Easy to read negative display, easy to press buttons. Has OK EL-style light. Has Timer/Stopwatch/Alarm and DT, slightly bigger than a square. Beeps distincively deeper. Looks chink-futuristic, up to you if you like it.2126: DW291 clone. Very pleasant to use the buttons, good for extensive timer/stopwatch usage. While it has Timer/Stopwatch/DT, the rest of the function on the screen show gibberish (no tiny analog clock or seconds counter). The default chromed version is very shiny, get the black one if you want something more muted. The dial in front of the display is easy to remove if you want to mod it. Overall a great pic. Big like the original.- B TIER -1384: Huge Mudman clone. Loud beebs, good negative display, sturdy band, bright green backlight. Only get it if you want a huge watch.1123: Casio A158 clone. Similar to the 1412 but with a very rough metal bracelet. Case however is metal and feels nice. Doable if you can tolerate the bracelet or swap it for something else.- C TIER -1471: Scaled up DW-5600 clone. Loud beeps but no timer. Only available in questionable jeans-like color schemes. Its about the size of a GX-56 but lacks the mean look and looks like a kids watch that is too large.1851: GM-5600 clone. No timer. Press on caseback for some reason. Band uses some sort of press-on bar that is incredibly difficult to remove. Very shiny, draws attention to its chinkness. Pretty light-blue LED light though.
>>18235261I didn't get it from ali. no name, I'll check if I can still recall>>18235398for variety and to check the offerings of the more inexpensive brands. I think I got that skmei for only $3.50. it also has brighter lume than an entry level, non-illuminator casio.
>>18235406>>18235566Fair enough.
HERITOR CHADS RISE UP
>>18219426i have that same watch with. metal bracelet i got it for under ten dollar shippedit''s pretty goodwish it did not say quartz
>>18222491>How delusional you have to be to think a $5 watch will be made out of steel?it pulls a magnetferrous at least
May I ask why you guys buy Chinese clones of watches that don't cost more than $20?I guess it makes sense if you need really cheap things to tinker with, but I just couldn't go out and wear one in public. I'm a poorfag and my most expensive watch is a $150 Timex though.
>>18236035>May I ask why you guys buy Chinese clones of watches that don't cost more than $20?Because fuck you, thats why.
>>18236039>Because fuck you, thats why.rude
>>18236039Fair enough.Is that screen light a mod or did it come like that? Looks a lot better than my F-91w's puny LED.
>>18236042There are different illumination methods. One is clearly superior. (they come like this)
>>18236049fwiw I've heard of LED mods for the F91W where you de-solder the LED, rotate it 90 degrees to point at the screen and it basically doubles the light on the screen. Theres also another mod to solder on another LED on the other side so it isn't absolute garbage. Sounds like a lot of time, effort, and expense for a $16 watch.
>>18236035I think there are 2 groups of people:Some of us who have fun owning a variety of very inexpensive watches that we can not care about and buy as many as we want to experiment with.And some people who would rather not spend $20 on a watch if they can avoid it. Not everyone is a gainfully employed adult in North America or Europe. Did you know Brazil has a 90% import tax and the minimum wage there is 3.5k a year? Some parts of the world are no picnic. But hey at least they can have Skmeis too, and Skmeis aren't that bad in my book.
>>18236063>Brazil has a 90% import taxwhat the fuck?captcha GVTAKS
>>18236235Yeah, peep this shit. They reduced it to 60% but it's still awful. It's why I wanted a chrono for less than 50usd. It goes from ~60% to ~20%.
>>18236244Have you considered non ugly watches? The fuck is brazil thinking putting 90% import taxes on everything from every country?
>>18236512I just pulled this as an example, damn.
>>18236063 You are gedmis laguna (youtube channel)? Or some weird name I don't remember?
>>18236845No anon I'm not him. I only post here among you fine autists and I love chink shit too.
Anyone with a Watchdives? Do they use dial feet or those cheap plastic retainer rings?I might get one of their Titanium Changmasters
>>18235240they really aren'tpicrel in on my <7''' wrist
is the hype worth it?would be my first watch and i can't really afford it this monthbut i am affraid that they will be sold out in a few weeks
>>18237512I wouldn't buy it at all. While the dial is nice the bracelet is shit, date window is shit, movement is shit.
>>18237512>first watch >can't afford it>429€>buying it because of FOMO Anon it would be incredibly irresponsible to spend your money on that. Stop thinking about it, use your money wisely and move on.
>>18237512what's your wrist size?
>>18237512I got into this hobby in late 2023 so I'm fairly new as well but I have all sorts of regrets already. Don't fall for the FOMO, shop in your own price range, educate yourself and experiment with some cheaper watches before throwing your money on around.
>>18237497I don't know i think it would look ridiculous on me t: ~6.5inch
>>18237588>>18237576>>18237573>>18237513thank you i will sleep on it for a night
>>18237623on my 6.5" wrist, my ideal is 35-36mm case dia, and around 38.5mm as the limit so it won't look like a dinner plate. but I also have 40mm and above watches that look big when I look at the mirror. pic related is my old 35mm, 11mm thicc (includes case back and glass).if you want a small watch, you may also check unisex watches. at least there are chink brands now selling 36mm and tapping into the smaller case size trend, maybe because of their vintage inspired offerings.
>>18237784Yeah since i lost like 30kgs iv been wearing mostly my casio A168. Seems like i can't go much bigger than that
>>18237793>I lost like 30kgdamn bro, you sure that's not a decimal typo? that's almost half my weight.
>>18237798I didn't weigh myself at my worst but i was over 90kg, today my morning weight was 66.15kg.Any fat anons reading this hit the gym and loose the weight you wont believe how good it feels
>>18237806impressive, good for you.
>>18237806going in the gym and cutting and losing weight is a demoralizer, stalled lifts, feeling like crap, not building any mass and getting weaker, very boring tooyeah not being fatter is good but, sheesh
>>18237848I don't know bro last cut i did i kept checking myself out in the mirror and thinking that i have never looked better and i just kept improving
>>18237806how did you handle loose skin, is it still there? or at least the stretch marks. 30 kilos is equivalent to a large travel luggage.
>>18237889Well it's not hanging off of me but my skin feels like its one or two sizes too big. Currently I'm taking collagen for it but idk if it ever gets tight. I only got stretch marks on my thighs and they aren't even that bad, i do rub argan oil on them so maybe they will heal some.Btw i'm 182cm so i wasn't even obese
>>18237903Maybe if i manage to build more muscle mass it wont feel too big anymore. I should have cut slower when i started and focused more on lifting but i was in a hurry when i started.
>>18236049>One is clearly superior.No it is not, you fucking faggot
>>18236049>>18238235Sorry to be the one to break it to you guys but MINE is clearly superior.
>>18216195watches are over-rated
>>18235419I have been using one for some months, the strap was completely unusable (but you can change it anyway) and the case has a lot of stains now, maybe some zink oxidation dunno.
>>18239944Aw, a bit dissapointing. I wanted the Citizen but it costs more than what I'm willing to spend atm, and that one was a good enough option.
>>18229669>>18231885How often do you activate the chrono?Is your watch still functional?
Bros, am i stupid, blind or is there no oyster perpetual homage? Like at all, i haven't seen anything close.
>>18240266pagani design makes oyster perpetuals, they even put it into the name
>>18240276They have tons of datejust copies, tons of milgauss but again, no standard oyster perpetual or i am completely blind.
>in bed with a feverGod punishes me for my shit taste. This is an $1.50 Soki. I like it.
>>18221346Mine broke. Cheap Chinese garbage fuck them and their mother
>>18240087bought in october last yearworks well enough, keeps good time tooI do occasionally fiddle with the chrono, but rarely. I try not to.
>>18240087is the seagull mov't. that delicate?
>>18240362get well. if the watch tells proper time, then it's all good.
>>18241210Yes it is. It's the 80 year old design built in millions.
cool thread, need more san martins
boomp
I like Vario.
You know, if you guy's actually saved your money instead of buying these cheap watches that you could purchase something nice.
>>18242985Japanese, Swiss watches and microbrands are chink watches. That is the "nice" redpill.
>>18242985Trying to flex on chinese shitters after getting laughed out of the regular watch threads
Hello /cwt/Set my eyes on this nice San MartinI generally really like Milanese bands and the orange circle really caught my attention.What y'all think?
>>18216260Watches are classy in the era of low class CHUDs that haul around a smart device mostly for its ability to procure pornography. Any other functions are rarely if ever used.
>>18243280A-a-anon b-but the orange is hideous...
>>18243288It also comes in this variant
>>18243280>>18243323I don't like this particular one.
Since this thread is ten times more comfy and has way less self-absorbef assholes than the general, anyone know about a chink repro of the citizen bullhead?
I'm sick and tired of the shitty entry level automatic movements, like the basedko nh35 and the shitty miyota 8000 series. The unbranded orient movements are also pure shitter garbage. Do chinks make any good quartz watches that actually keep the time??? Automatics under $1000 are basedboy junk.
>>18243812you can get a PT5000 or SW200, seagull also makes their own movements based on ETAsseiko VH31 or VK63 meca-quartz movts are pretty common
Do chinks make any decent solar powered watches?
>>18243731Throw "bullhead watches" on aliex, something might pick your interest. Even though it seems like a niche model you can get a mini focus for fifteen bucks, ha.
>>18244278There's north edge.
>>18240266seiko snxs76
>>18243812my two chink watches with VK quartz: +1, +2 seconds per week. my two quartz sanda (unknown movt): +1 spw. my three casio: -2, -1, +1 spw, and gshock: -1 spw.
>>18244278baltany has a solar chrono. 6 months battery storage, same with a citizen eco drive. but I don't know about the durability.
why pay a chink $300 to put the San Martin logo on the dial when you could pay a chink $300 to put Rolex on? is homage quality better than reps? is it more honest?
>>18245921Goodluck getting your rep movement serviced.
Can I get some good looking nice watch for around max 50 bucks that looks somehow real? I'm not giving more for a chink replica and I need a watch for work
>>18245934There are Seiko and citizen movements reps in the resp, so they are to repair/service>>18246150Yes, search for super AAA reps
>>18246162*There are Seiko and citizen movements reps in those reps, so they are enough parts to repair/service
>>18245934>Goodluck getting your rep movement serviced.Most independent watch guys will service it. Obviously you can't send it to official servicing>>18245921San Martin et al are actually putting out some cool original designs. Most of their finishing are better than Seikos in the same price category
For US and EU anons, how much do you usually pay for Aliexpress shipping?
>>18245921>is it more honest?Yes, a San Martin claims to be a San Martin. A rep is basicaly a tranny in watch form, i.e. trying to pass as something it isn't.
>>18241639when it comes to "homages" like this, better to get a san martin or rep tudor?
>>18246536san martin is probably the most serious brand on aliexpress.reps can be a gamble
>>18246150>Can I get some good looking nice watch for around max 50 bucks that looks somehow real?But what are you looking for anon? If its for show, are you sure it isn't better to just go for a simple Casio, Timex or other affordable brand? A used car salesman with a Rolex isn't very credible.>>18246461I'm in Spain and I get free shipping on anything over 10e, and on the bundle deals I get free shipping with 3 items.Very frequently things take 7-10 days to get delivered and I get 1e late delivery coupons, I must have like 8 of them stored up.
>>18243852>octopus krakenJesus fucking Christ, my sides. Also, fuck the pt5000. It is a piece of shit. Mechaquartz are pretty based tho. I might buy one from watchdives, seems pretty gud.
What's a good chink submariner clone?
>>18247213Clean, VSF for super clones
>>18216512FEELSGOODfeels good
hey bros look $4 field watch.
Feed it or sneed it?
>>18234097That is worse than a bad chink watch, it's a bad swiss watch.
>>18237512Anon you need to do better things with your money than buy a fucking Eco-Drive.
Armani mall watch guy checking in. Whats up frérots?
>>18237512>is the hype worth it?Never has been and never will..
>>18245921I would guess it’s like cheating on your Anon. Though no one would ever expect anything, you know deep down it’s not a real Rolex, it’s fake and you paid a bargain for it. It might look perfect on the outside, it might even function just as well as the real thing. But you know what it is on the inside, and how dirty you feel wearing it on your sleeve. With San Martin they at least have their own branding; it might look like a Submariner but you can be guilt free knowing you didn’t give into temptation.
>>18232643I don’t understand how people put steel bands on the SNK and I guess also this clone of it. It’s clearly modeled after a compass - it just looks absurd to have a field watch with a steel band
>>18249982>fake goldI don't know if I'd dare, I'd want to because I have a thing for rose gold, but I think I'd puss out.
>>18242985>you could purchase something nice.That you'll get just as bored of just as quickly as an AliExpress shitter, then when you sell it you'll lose the cost of said AliExpress shitter anyway. Imagine trying to flex when being this fucking ignorant to the allure of AliExpress shitters.
Bampo from page 10.I find myself quite enjoying this 35mm watch. Might get a non chink one further down the line.
>>18253389Looks good. Hit up your local milsurp store.
>>18216507I have the same watch in silver. How the fuck do you adjust the strap size? There are no visible pins holding the links together so it doesn't look like its just a matter of popping them out.
>>18253389size looks good on your wrist desu>>18253554https://youtu.be/7kRY9eyGASwlock it on one of the thin areas of the bracelet. I'm not talking about the width, but the thickness. you'll know it. or else it will be difficult pressing the lock even with a small flathead screwdriver or maybe a fork, which you'll need to use.
Picked up this Militado ML05 from some recent AliExpress sale, for $56 (CAD). I wanted something to change up my usual G-Shock routine for work, so this should do nicely. I'm usually not into these cheaper watches, but it's actually kinda crazy how much value they cram into these things. I truly have no idea why someone would buy a Hamilton in 2024.
>>18255459they seem they're pretty decent, I like mine. the brand may have been a split from baltany. the chink factory that makes militado also makes watches for swiss brands, as confirmed by their customer representative. hamilton seems to be known for parts from a chink factory.
wish this chink flieger wasn't automaticmakes it way thicker than it needs to be
>>18255624the lume is actually impressive though
Can anyone recommend me smaller watches 36-38mm?
>>18255639Damn that's incredible.>>18255459>>18255589Also noice! Might get their 36mm offering sometime.
>>18256354Do you know the ref# for their 36mm?
>>18255851go to aliexpress, search 'XXmm watch'. it will give you a baseline of what type you want. but if you want an iso certified dive watch (diver's 200m), just get a citizen promaster dive 37mm
>>18256961>citizen promaster dive 37mm>eco driveyikes
>>18257007>bittercel being bittergo back to your containment troll thread
>>18256820Militado ml07>>18257141Just ignore the trolls anon, there's no point in trying to troll in the chink thread, we're all happy plebs with nothing to prove.
>>18257698Oh damn, I didn't realize they made a version of that with a sapphire crystal. Good to know for when I get tired of the ML05.
What is the best chink watch you all have found? I want to start amassing them but I want to aim for the best quality available.
>>18258098rolex
>>18258113Yeah
>>18258098My seestern >>18221338 is very high quality, much better made than the casio lineage which is three times more expensive.
>>18216195best rolex "homages" 36-38mm and under $30 shipped
>>18216260yeah but they look cool and since you dont need a watch to tell time anymore you can get more creative with the design. I have one of pic rel and its gotten more compliments than any other watch ive worn. side note fuck webp image format
im looking for a general, do all kind of watch. Im looking at this christopher ward c63 with metal bracelet. thoughts?
>>18260408San Martin or PaganiMid level brands are a waste of money. Just buy a cheap Chinese or go big
>>18258098ST19 chronographSeagullBeijing Watch FactoryShanghai watchXiaomi CigaI don't imagine the mushroom brand homages will have lasting value other than your own use
>>18260408
>>18229629It has a Seagull movement, which in my experience are pretty solid.
>>18241639>It costs 350+ eurosThe fuck? I thought chink watches were supposed to be cheap
>>18261533That is cheap.
>small at 34.5mm (I like small watches)>mineral crystal>no frills>$40anons I am tempted.
>>18261533If it's a chink watch, my max would be around $90
>>18216207The quartz crisis only mattered because the average consumer didn't care about watches. They just wanted something to tell the time. Most normies don't even buy regular watches anymore. They wear apple watches now. So it's just us watch fags now and most of us care too much about buying our expensive Kate Spade bags like ROlex and JLC to care about Pagani
Some chink shit is great
>>18216195Are there any decent patek nautilus clones like the watch in OP?
>>18242985I have nice things. I also have these. I like putting them together from parts. I spent more on parts and tools from China than I ever have on complete watches.
I'm thinking about buying a few rep watches mainly a vsf aqua terra vsf nttd seamaster and a zf Tudor black bay what does /cwt/ think about reps?
>>18265450I like products that drew inspiration from something and are sold at an affordable price. Sometimes I can't or don't want to spend on an expensive thing. I'm a man of the people and chink homages are something I enjoy.If someone asks me about my chink watch I have no problems saying I got it on aliexpress and its an affordable product I enjoy.Wearing a replica feels like trying to cheat or trying too hard. That's not something I would enjoy.But that's my take on it anon, you do you.
>>18234986Loreo Chronoscope
This is so close to being the perfect watch for me, but the date on it just straight up ruins the entire thing. I’m probably too picky for my own good, but I haven’t convinced myself to buy it yet.
>>18261778Welp anons just bough it and a khaki strap to go with it. Managed to get it for 42€ with VAT included, but I think it'll ship from China, so it'll take a week or two to get here.I'll probably wear it for a day or two to see if I like it and then store it for later as a Christmas present for myself.I like the no-frills no-brand aesthetic with the "issued" military look. Just a small, neutral, old-school looking and durable watch to check time without getting my phone out.It should also tuck in nicely below sleeves in winter, so that'll be nice.
was just looking at my chink flieger and the hands are misaligned by 3 minutesChinks are slipping
Best looking GMT? Quartz preferred as it's usually kinder to a college student budget
>>18266405There's so much to choose from anon, it really depends on what style you like.
>>18266431I like divers and integrated bands
any chink version if this? it doesn't need to be exact.
Speaking of chink watches, how would I try to find a watch that uses chinese characters for the days of the week? Is it normal to just switch out the mechanism?
How hard is it to get a rep for a carrier tank? Is it a bitch to figure out? is it risky?
>>18268626An actual replica i don't know, but if you search for "tank watch" in aliexpress you get a lot of clones, but nearly all of them don't include the brand.
>>18268631do they include the brand when they arrive? or is it zero logo irl
>>18268635depends, some are zero logo, others are branded with their chink brand (ex: "berny") but very rarely you'll see a cartier logo on a product listing as those get pulled down.Sometimes they show the pictures with no logo and say "with famous brand logo" in the description or you can check the reviews for pictures with the logo, but you gotta really lurk aliex to find those and in most cases the quality is not very good.
>>18221338you wearing enough bracelets there bud?
>>18268635it's not advisable since by having the brand it's immediately recognized as a counterfeit product and most likely won't make it through customs, chances are vastly reduced anyways
bump from last slot
What's the reasoning behind some of the weird English brand names from Chinese manufacturers?
>>18271813They want to give their products names that appeal to Westerners, but their lack of cultural finesse makes the names sound "weird" to us
>>18271813Also its to avoid trademark issues.I saw a video from LTT a while ago (can't find it now) but its related to registering a brand in the US trademark office or something along those lines. There are a bunch of heaps you have to go through to avoid legal issues if you wanna name your brand something recognizable in the US.If you just brand yourself as some random letter assortment like SKMEI or HANSERTIMING or whatever the chance of you running into legal issues is quite low. I'll see if I can find the video later.
>>18271813Here anon: watch?v=4UrqlMfwUC4
>>18272022>>18272033Thanks anon, these explain it.
>>18216195
>>18265841You can easily make a mod with a nh35 and that case, this is one I have made, all aliexpress sourced
>>18273013neat anon, is there a guide somewhere for building a watch yourself with aliexpress parts? (ex: buying the movement, hands, case and so on)
>>18266212quartz or auto?
where can i get rolex knockoffs for black fridaybudget is 250$ for a real watch (seiko, citizen, bullova), <100$ for good fakesi like>>18216490>>18220736>>18222452 bottom right>>18233424>>18240266 (grail)
Wanted to buy it but the logo ruins it imoIt's too white and if I understood correctly the logo has lume which makes it even worse
ze puck
>>18277258damn he thick
