Scratching that itch while we wait on the sidelines...

[Rocky Mountain Region]

I love ALL watches. Sometimes you just need something shiny to brighten your day.

Have you made any interesting watch purchases during this drought? Not just reps, but anything interesting?

Here is an example. This showed up in my FB feed and after some research I picked this one up used for 200 USD. This is a reproduction of a Chinese People’s Liberation Army commissioned chronograph made by the original (?) Tianjin Watch Factory. We all know about Sea Gull movements and probably own one or two powering some of our lower end reps. The history of this ‘Sea Gull 1963’ is tied to the creation of some of the earliest Chinese manufactured watch movements.

I just think it looks cool and works remarkably well for what I paid for it.

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[English Gent]

Ive literally just put up the same sort of post about these watches

https://forum.replica-watch.info/fo...ith-in-house-movement-and-half-price-of-a-rep

 

[Rocky Mountain Region]

Here’s another watch I picked up while waiting on the sidelines. Not a rep but a cool Benrus reissue.

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[watchchris]

I am building a Watchco Vintage Omega Seamaster. Just got the kit and movement.

 

[watchchris]

I always liked the Doxa dive watch, so my friends in China made me one and called it SEESTERN.

 

[YellowFin]

watchchris How's the build quality of that Seestern? Also saw those on AE and thought about getting one just for fun.

 

[watchchris]

Nice build quality, great fit and finish.

I hope to see more homage watches out of China. I think it is fantastic to get a classic design for an affordable price.

Plus, the size is just right. So many dive watches are too big to wear as an every day piece.

 

[kb_secret]

I've just ordered several from Bliger - unbranded homages - will see how it goes.

I'm capable of repairing the movements if there's an issue so it's mostly about getting the cosmetics right.

 

[Rocky Mountain Region]

I've just ordered several from Bliger - unbranded homages - will see how it goes.

I'm capable of repairing the movements if there's an issue so it's mostly about getting the cosmetics right.

Look forward to seeing some pictures!


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[Tribefan]

I always liked the Doxa dive watch, so my friends in China made me one and called it SEESTERN.

Check this one out....

https://www.rwg.bz/board/index.php?...-wanna-be-seestern-you-really-should-do-this/

 

[watchchris]

Tribefan I would love to get those parts and mod mine. I guess I have to join another forum.

 

[Peguine]

Tribefan I would love to get those parts and mod mine. I guess I have to join another forum.

In the vintage watch sub manodeoro currently does doxa dials for the seestern

 

[manodeoro]

In the vintage watch sub manodeoro currently does doxa dials for the seestern

YES Sir ...

both for Seesterns ...

and gen Doxa subs ...

 

[manodeoro]

some dials waiting for printing and lume ...

 

[Peguine]

Truly amazing


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[Peguine]

Truly amazing


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[YellowFin]

manodeoro Any plans to also do light blue dials?

 

[manodeoro]

Truly amazing


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Thanks ????

 

[manodeoro]

manodeoro Any plans to also do light blue dials?

Thinking about making an Aquamarine but it won't be before 2022 ...

 

[Rocky Mountain Region]

I don’t know how this brand alluded my radar. It’s on it now! I’ve just started reading up on it. The Doxa 300 and 300T (still trying to understand the major differences between the two), compared to other obsessions, are priced such that going gen is not entirely out of the question.

That said, if the Seestern is as good as they say (or even just decent), along with those beautiful dials from manodeoro (I particularly like the orange aqualung!) I think this could be my next purchase!

Thank you (all) for positing!


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