Has anyone ever ordered either from DHgate? There is a posting on there for 50$ and was curious of how it really is. https://m.dhgate.com/product/luxury...atches/408365213.html#s1-2-1;searl|2062007437
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DH Gate Pepsi or Batman
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https://m.dhgate.com/static/detail/reviews.html?itemcode=406068435&type=1 also one stating it’s a noob thoughts?
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Once you receive a review would be great! Which link did you use? The the saying it was a noob? And when did you order?
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I just ordered this one last night:
https://www.dhgate.com/product/luxu...cinfo=17,null,1#svh-1-5|null:null:r2061843915
I'm not expecting the high quality you would get from a TD but for $55 its a pretty low risk transaction. And I would not try to claim it was gen either; the bracelet is very obviously wrong for one thing. The reviews are good but of course those people buying a watch on dhgate have no idea what to look for.
sani
https://www.dhgate.com/product/luxu...cinfo=17,null,1#svh-1-5|null:null:r2061843915
I'm not expecting the high quality you would get from a TD but for $55 its a pretty low risk transaction. And I would not try to claim it was gen either; the bracelet is very obviously wrong for one thing. The reviews are good but of course those people buying a watch on dhgate have no idea what to look for.
sani
Heres a review of the watch to the best of my knowledge.
Bracelet:
- most obviously, its an oyster bracelet and should be a jubilee.
- overall decent construction with good brushing & polishing, solid end links and screw pins. Better than any Seiko bracelet that's for sure.
- the rolex banner on the clasp has been poorly burned in by laser.
- no glide lock system.
- includes the half link adjustment on the clasp.
- clasp and lock flap work well.
Case:
- aluminum bezel insert, not ceramic. This can be easily identified on the sellers page and user pics. The seller never claimed it was ceramic.
- dimensions are good
- dial and hands good
- screw down crown
- 24hr hand works properly
- hacking seconds hand, loud ass rotor, + 15s per day
- 60 click bezel, not the greatest action, is about half a minute off from lining up properly (super annoying)
- font on the bezel numbers is not right
- 'swiss made' at 6 oclock is missing the crown symbol
- crystal is not sapphire. I dunno what it is.
- cyrstal includes the crown etched in at 6
- cyclops mag is pretty good, I was expecting much worse
- crap lume
- polishing and brushing is good except the areas hidden by the end links which is pretty rough
I know that's a long list but I'm comparing to gen or top rep. The watch will not fool anybody who knows. That said, compared to any other brand automatic watch for $55 its awesome.
sani
Bracelet:
- most obviously, its an oyster bracelet and should be a jubilee.
- overall decent construction with good brushing & polishing, solid end links and screw pins. Better than any Seiko bracelet that's for sure.
- the rolex banner on the clasp has been poorly burned in by laser.
- no glide lock system.
- includes the half link adjustment on the clasp.
- clasp and lock flap work well.
Case:
- aluminum bezel insert, not ceramic. This can be easily identified on the sellers page and user pics. The seller never claimed it was ceramic.
- dimensions are good
- dial and hands good
- screw down crown
- 24hr hand works properly
- hacking seconds hand, loud ass rotor, + 15s per day
- 60 click bezel, not the greatest action, is about half a minute off from lining up properly (super annoying)
- font on the bezel numbers is not right
- 'swiss made' at 6 oclock is missing the crown symbol
- crystal is not sapphire. I dunno what it is.
- cyrstal includes the crown etched in at 6
- cyclops mag is pretty good, I was expecting much worse
- crap lume
- polishing and brushing is good except the areas hidden by the end links which is pretty rough
I know that's a long list but I'm comparing to gen or top rep. The watch will not fool anybody who knows. That said, compared to any other brand automatic watch for $55 its awesome.
sani
Not sure if its low expectations from people who buy on dhgate? The batman looks wierd, SEL is bad, gaps are huge and its protruding out of the case. Dont even want to get started on the insert and dial. This shows how picky the people on this forum are, the general rep buying public dont care, they just want a nice looking watch with strong lume
stolt
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i ve bought several and they are awful. I asked some questions on here and was told to read more so in the end took the plunge. and all i can say is the difference between a good TDs watch and a DH gate is night and day, dont stare at them too long they look ok but the minute you study it you realise they are very poor. I know its hard as you just want to get one but honestly i gave mine away to some guys at work and they thought they were great, bought my V8 GMT and it was amazing the differences and quality
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It is what it is, but some times you get a pleasant surprise. I have a a Black PVD(Pro Hunter) that is amazing, +3/Sec a day for under a $100, no issue other than weak lume. While my Noob Deep Sea Blue V7 running +17/Sec a day. And my ARF Sea-dweller at +20/Sec and only keep wound for less than a day. Also, I had to file and sand each bezel teeth before I can wear it.
I've just ordered a Sub C 116610LN from DH Gate for $50, I also own a Noob V9 so it will be interesting to compare the two! I'll post some pics and do a review when/if it arrives....
The reason for the purchase is that I love my V9 but can't wear it to work coz i'm a builder and will wreck it, maybe this will fill the gap, getting bored of my speedy.
The reason for the purchase is that I love my V9 but can't wear it to work coz i'm a builder and will wreck it, maybe this will fill the gap, getting bored of my speedy.