Chinese brands that scratch the "itch"

[Got20Mate]

Since this thread has become the unofficial "Aliexpress" thread, anybody pick up anything cool?

Halfway through the sale I've seen some crazy prices. Seestern 600T for $80 USD shipped is an amzaing deal. Some people have been getting targeted coupons as well.

I picked up 2 watches (for less than the price of a VSF sub lol).

This SN0009-G-B "Grand Seiko" homage
Baltany Type XX Homage

I've gone for the new SN0144 JianZhan in the blue dial partly because I'd had my eye on it for a while, and the release of the 36mm tipped me over the edge. It's been a pretty poor sale in comparison to others this year but sometimes, as you said, you get lucky with the vouchers.

Both of your choices look great - Do report back when you have them on wrist!

 

[Reaps]

I've gone for the new SN0144 JianZhan in the blue dial partly because I'd had my eye on it for a while, and the release of the 36mm tipped me over the edge. It's been a pretty poor sale in comparison to others this year but sometimes, as you said, you get lucky with the vouchers.

Both of your choices look great - Do report back when you have them on wrist!

That was so close on my list too.... but I wanted to wait for more pictures of the 36mm since there were only teaser images. Let me know how it feels!

 

[Got20Mate]

That was so close on my list too.... but I wanted to wait for more pictures of the 36mm since there were only teaser images. Let me know how it feels!

Will keep you posted man!

 

[aHero]

This actually looks nice but I wish it was under $150.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807828087581.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller.12.54d61bij1bijov&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40196.366991.0&scm_id=1007.40196.366991.0&scm-url=1007.40196.366991.0&pvid=b485d3a5-6117-43f2-bb7a-b2d187c3dc1c&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40196.366991.0,pvid:b485d3a5-6117-43f2-bb7a-b2d187c3dc1c,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238112%231997&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21488.70%21219.91%21%21%213526.00%211586.70%21%402103244417316185943746626e36ea%2112000043254261646%21rec%21US%21705703559%21XZ&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller%7Cquery_from%3A

 

[elstalker]

This actually looks nice but I wish it was under $150.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807828087581.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller.12.54d61bij1bijov&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40196.366991.0&scm_id=1007.40196.366991.0&scm-url=1007.40196.366991.0&pvid=b485d3a5-6117-43f2-bb7a-b2d187c3dc1c&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40196.366991.0,pvid:b485d3a5-6117-43f2-bb7a-b2d187c3dc1c,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238112%231997&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21488.70%21219.91%21%21%213526.00%211586.70%21%402103244417316185943746626e36ea%2112000043254261646%21rec%21US%21705703559%21XZ&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller%7Cquery_from%3A

I think like you, in Germany the price is 242€ which is slightly expensive considering that it is a standard quartz caliber. For example this brand seems to me very interesting:

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005006118830503.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller.5.625atiIgtiIgRa&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.14452.398705.0&scm_id=1007.14452.398705.0&scm-url=1007.14452.398705.0&pvid=fbb6baf5-6929-4992-b06f-f81b786633b0&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.14452.398705.0,pvid:fbb6baf5-6929-4992-b06f-f81b786633b0,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238108%231977&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21422.93%21116.99%21%21%213151.49%21871.75%21%40210384b917318401788927878ec823%2112000035838266442%21rec%21DE%21168593350%21XZ&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller%7Cquery_from%3A&search_p4p_id=202411170242589386078289463014722941_0

 

[jaspaghetti]

A definite kikuchi nakagawa homage - seriously considering it. - Quartz which is a shame but i suppose it allows the watch to be so thin

https://www.ixdaowatch.com/product-page/jd-x06s-stainless-dress-watch-black

 

[VintageCollector12]

Some great finds here! The JianZhan SN0144 in blue sounds like a winner I've been eyeing it myself, and the 36mm size is super tempting. It's nice to see more compact options getting attention.

That Seestern 600T for $80 is an insane deal hard to beat for a solid homage. I agree with @elstalker though; some of these quartz homages are pushing higher price tags, which makes me hesitate, especially when mechanical options exist.

As for the Kikuchi Nakagawa homage, it looks stunning for a dress watch, but I wish it had an automatic movement. Still, if thinness is the priority, I can see the appeal.

Overall, these AliExpress sales are a fun way to scratch the itch without dropping crazy money. Let us know how these picks feel on the wrist when they arrive I’m always up for a good review!

 

[Feefo]

Nice comparison on the quality of each brand

 

[Got20Mate]

Nice comparison on the quality of each brand

Watched this last night and ordered the Cronos 36mm - Great comparison I thought, the quality on the lower end was hilarious

 

[Feefo]

A must have for any military watch nerd

 

[Reaps]

This actually looks nice but I wish it was under $150.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807828087581.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller.12.54d61bij1bijov&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40196.366991.0&scm_id=1007.40196.366991.0&scm-url=1007.40196.366991.0&pvid=b485d3a5-6117-43f2-bb7a-b2d187c3dc1c&_t=gps-id:pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40196.366991.0,pvid:b485d3a5-6117-43f2-bb7a-b2d187c3dc1c,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238112%231997&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21488.70%21219.91%21%21%213526.00%211586.70%21%402103244417316185943746626e36ea%2112000043254261646%21rec%21US%21705703559%21XZ&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller%7Cquery_from%3A

Watch is gonna prolly be around 180-200 in the upcoming sale. I'm watching it too and ill keep you updated. It has a pretty naughty caseback.

 

[aHero]

I prefer sub 150 lol

 

[Feefo]

 

[Reaps]

None of my reps have ever been held by customs due to the shipping line used

All 3 of my aliexpress watches are being held for inspection

 

[Got20Mate]

None of my reps have ever been held by customs due to the shipping line used

All 3 of my aliexpress watches are being held for inspection

That's insane

 

[Reaps]

That's insane

I'd rather have the AliX watches get stopped than replicas

 

[Got20Mate]

I'd rather have the AliX watches get stopped than replicas

Absolutely a fair point. But still crazy!

 

[roflwaffle]

I've gone for the new SN0144 JianZhan in the blue dial partly because I'd had my eye on it for a while, and the release of the 36mm tipped me over the edge. It's been a pretty poor sale in comparison to others this year but sometimes, as you said, you get lucky with the vouchers.

Both of your choices look great - Do report back when you have them on wrist!

SM 11/11 sales and the BF sales have been pretty good.. but ali makes a game of finding deals which can be annoying..
got the jianzhan for $189. Also grabbed 2 other watches at pretty good discount. (SM water ghost for $48)

still waiting on the jianzhan, but looks to be a pretty watch.

 

[roflwaffle]

will say that homage prices with silly sales put it into a pretty good competition with reps. many are duds, but still plenty do scratch that itch (the SM waterghost i may just toss in a rolex or custom dial for luls, but im not a rolex guy and don't take it too seriously anyway). though i wish sometimes there was a better rep parts availability. But i do hate that homage watches are pretty majority NH35 dominant, wish there was wider use of other options

 

[Karbon74]

will say that homage prices with silly sales put it into a pretty good competition with reps. many are duds, but still plenty do scratch that itch (the SM waterghost i may just toss in a rolex or custom dial for luls, but im not a rolex guy and don't take it too seriously anyway). though i wish sometimes there was a better rep parts availability. But i do hate that homage watches are pretty majority NH35 dominant, wish there was wider use of other options

Nh35 is close to indestructible and is cheap
They also usually list a PT5000 option but much more expensive