Best of Ali-Xpress?

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dbje

Discussion Starter · Dec 2, 2015

Hey guys,

So I have been reading up and I know a lot of you guys are sourcing Ali-Xpress for cheap/affordable watches, either homage watches or just something out of the ordinary but with an OK building quality.

I have been looking around on Express but I really don't know where to start looking just because of the sheer amount of watches they offer.

So, please share with us your best founds or purchases on Express so we know where to start looking for a nice, very affordable watch on Express.
Everything is allowed, quartz, mechanical, analog, digital you name it. It just has to be a good watch for an average WUS'er.

Looking forward to your treasure finds!!

Cheers!

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frogles

· #2,558 · Dec 10, 2017

"HoustonReal messed me UP yo... with his mentioning this BINGER.
Bing bing bong bong...

NH35 - so it's practically a Seiko.
It came on a very nice bracelet that has SOLID ends too.
But I have it for now on a croc."

congrats!
and is it really sapphire?

frogles

· #8,890 · Feb 23, 2019

No1VIPER said:
It was down to £60, but I didn't realise when I posted the link, it was a special 'member price'. So I think you had to be a 'diamond member', to get it at that price. Then I used 'select coupons' to get it down to £55. It's gone back up to £75 now though.

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a link pls
thank you

frogles

· #8,891 · Feb 23, 2019

No1VIPER said:
It was down to £60, but I didn't realise when I posted the link, it was a special 'member price'. So I think you had to be a 'diamond member', to get it at that price. Then I used 'select coupons' to get it down to £55. It's gone back up to £75 now though.

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a link pls
thank you

frogles

· #8,893 · Feb 23, 2019

No1VIPER said:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/gqxie5j

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thank you
LtoL more than 46mm, right?

frogles

· #8,894 · Feb 23, 2019

No1VIPER said:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/gqxie5j

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dup

frogles

· #8,895 · Feb 23, 2019

Quint1980 said:
Hey guys,

I just ordered this really cool looking flieger. I wasn't really looking for a flieger style because I never really found an affordable one that I really liked but this looks like a really cool modern interpretation of the Mark XI with the squared hour hand and 38.5mm diameter and I just couldn't let this deal pass.

NH35 movement, 316l stainless steel case with screw down crown and caseback, ar coated sapphire crystal, 150m water resistance, C1 Luminova, leather strap.

There is a date or no date in either the a-dial or b-dial configuration. I choose the a-dial no date because of its "clean" look.

They are on Alix for around 120,- euro I think but if you go straight to the Heimdallr site they are even 110,- euro!

link for both, pls
thank you

frogles

· #8,897 · Feb 23, 2019

Quint1980 said:
frogles said:

https://www.heimdallr.watch/lucky-p...#/70-date-numerial_date/73-hands_color-silver

or

https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bNJOAv9e

Ali express price has gone back up again. Cheapest way is directly from their website.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn VTR-L09 met Tapatalk

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thank you
38.5mm diameter, 41mm LtoL? something must be wrong ...

frogles

· #8,906 · Feb 24, 2019 (Edited)

Quint1980 said:
frogles said:

Hmm yea, probably. I'll post the exact measurements here once I receive it. It does look like a very well proportioned case, not too big. That is one of the reasons I liked it.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn VTR-L09 met Tapatalk

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sounds great!

meanwhile maybe i found it in the description:

if im right, it says: 46mm LtoL, 41mm with crown. if so it is an excellent size for a smaller wrist (6.5 here)

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frogles

· #9,045 · Mar 4, 2019

No1VIPER said:
Yes that's the one. Could you do a quick review of it please, with some more pictures and a lume shot?

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and a LtoL size please

frogles

· #9,046 · Mar 4, 2019 (Edited)

No1VIPER said:
Yes that's the one. Could you do a quick review of it please, with some more pictures and a lume shot?

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dup

frogles

· #9,066 · Mar 7, 2019

mougino said:
Watches: € 3,54 Wristwatch slightly modded (made sterile: black marker for the black dial ; q-tip with alcohol for the white dial)

Straps: € 2,89 - 3,72 Quick Release Pin Magnetic Closure Milanese Stainless Steel Watch Band 14-16-18-20-22-24mm

If you live or travel near Paris send me a PM and I'll give you one

Nicolas

Nicolas, are these bracelets really SS, and comfy?
thank you

frogles

· #9,116 · Mar 13, 2019

BalooSD said:
I've bought alligator and pam-style leather straps from Vietnamese sellers on eBay. The quality was amazing. Just double-check the lengths before you order, because sometime they are a bit shorter than standard. My latest kick is waterproof straps, so I have tried a few from Di-Modell and Hirsch, and some silicone straps as well. So far I like Di-Modell the best.

a link please
thank you

frogles

· #9,139 · Mar 15, 2019

ohhenry1 said:
Thanks for the review. Looks great! I ordered a San Martin Flieger. Would have ordered this one, but I noticed the Heimdallr had C1 Superluminova instead of the much superior C3. Probably not a big deal for most people, but another difference (other than the 19mm lug width) that I thought worth pointing out. Thanks again for the nice review. Enjoy!

i was interested in the caseback, so i contacted to this seller
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/163379807521?ul_noapp=true
he was insta in communication and sent a photo, here it is

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frogles

· #9,141 · Mar 15, 2019 (Edited)

dup

frogles

· #9,330 · Mar 29, 2019

Quint1980 said:
I received this MN strap this week

€ 12,84 32%OFF | Elastic Nylon watch bracelet Nylon watchband perlon military watch strap 20 21 22mm for 60's Parachute Bag of French Force band
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/YkMXAwk

I had to get used to it but its extremely comfartable so much even that you dont even notice you are wearing a watch! Quality is quite good as well and the hardware is nice.

Makes me consider getting an original one...

At the same time I ordered a thick plain black strap from the same seller. Again excellent quality!

Some pictures. (please note that this is a 20mm strap on a 19mm lug width watch so the fit is not perfect in the pictures)

Verstuurd vanaf mijn VTR-L09 met Tapatalk

thanks for the photos!
the hardware looks quite big and i have a slimmy (cca 16.5cm) wrist. would it fit?
thank you

frogles

· #9,522 · Apr 13, 2019

tintin82 said:
Has anyone bought these G-Shock NATO strap adapters/ terminals:

Set of terminals Replacement for Casio DW 5600 GWX 5600 GW 5000 G 5600 GW M5610 GLX 5600 DW 6900 + Nylon strap watchbands-in Watchbands from Watches on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

I was thinking about getting a set for my DW-5600E. The one thing I read is that some 22mm NATO straps won't fit with G-Shock adapters however these are the bent-type adapters so all NATO straps should glide in and fit? Can anyone confirm this for me please.

personally never tried but looks cheaper here --> less risk you take
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Set...614.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dF6u8S7

good luck, and feedback pls

frogles

· #9,534 · Apr 13, 2019

tintin82 said:
Yes, I did spot that other link but unfortunately that particular seller is only going to ship to India through AliExpress Premium Shipping and not the Free AliExpress Standard Shipping. The Premium Shipping has a very high rate (screenshot Below):

Thus, I'm ordering from the aforementioned seller in my last post. Hoping the adapters work with my G-Shock DW-5600. Will post feedback after I receive them.

everything is clear now
god luck once again

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frogles

· #9,700 · May 4, 2019 (Edited)

guys with tiny wrist, be careful!
mine is some 16.5cm, and the parachute strap is way too long. see attached photo
now it is clear why Erika writes: "...Although my MN Straps are fully adjustable I tailor them to your wrist size. ..."

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frogles

· #9,705 · May 4, 2019

thank you very much for trying to help me
what is your strap's total length? mine is 2 x 15.5 = 31cm, i attach a photo

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frogles

· #9,708 · May 4, 2019

thanks a lot
i dont understand ...
please take a look at this new photo

if i move the hardware left and up the strap gets tighter of course but it reaches the lower lug of the watch before well adjusted (my original photo)

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