[HoustonReal]

great thread thanks!
really tempted by this Sangdo but not sure if bezel rotates

This DOM also in the wish list:

The bezel on the first one DOES NOT ROTATE. I like DOM because they offer so many models with sapphire for pretty insane pricing.

 

[HoustonReal]

Kassaw K802 - 300M WR, sapphire, automatic - They can get down into the $70-$85 range Omega DeVille Hour Vision homage. Kassaw also makes an Aqua Terra homage, but only with silver or black faces.

DOM W698 (Rado Jubile homage), tungsten, sapphire, 200M WR, quartz, hard to scratch or mar. A little blingy, but a great watch in several color choices, for under $35

DOM M31 - Cheapest sapphire watch around! $13.20 NOMOS homage, quartz, very thin.

Sangdo OM311 (40mm Sangdo business watch) $72-76 on a good day. Automatic, sapphire, 100M WR

Oh yeah - Megir has some cheap watches (many about $15-$40) in various homage styles. Most are quartz, with Sunon or Miyota movements. They're better than the Currens and really cheap stuff. I'm wearing mine right now.

 

[HoustonReal]

Houston, my friend, how can we get Sangdo (or Kassaw) to offer their AT homage with a Blue Dial??? I love my white-dialed version, but I'm dying for a blue dial to go with it. Help me send some vibe!

I have never been able to find a company website for either Sangdo (Sander) in HK, or Kassaw in China. I do have websites for DOM (Deo Optimo Maximo) in HK and Megir (Shenzen Meigeer).

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[HoustonReal]

I mainly just look at and purchase Parnis and Seagull. The quality is better.

Sea-Gulls are often around the same price on Amazon. Nakzen (Japanese wing of Megir) is definitely easier to find and buy on Amazon. Ali Express is best for the under $100 stuff.

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[HoustonReal]

How are the Nakzen watches as far as quality? Finish and accuracy? They are mostly fashion styles, but there are a couple that I like.

I haven't pulled the trigger on one yet, but they are produced specifically for the Japanese market. I believe they are actual 316L stainless and many of them have sapphire crystals. Unlike the Megir watches, the Nakzens only use Miyota movements (probably Chinese produced). They do produce automatic models as well as quartz.

Meigeer also makes Ruimas "Swiss" watches. The one below is automatic, but not a chronograph as marked. The dials are 24-hour, day of week, and month, with a date window. I assume the pushers only set the day of week and month dials.

 

[HoustonReal]

OK, this isn't Ali; it's from GearBest, which has a very Ali-like watch assortment. How crazy is this thing?

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If I'm understanding it correctly, it has regulator time -- hours, minutes and seconds on separate dials -- times four! Under $14.

I think it's a homage of a Diesel Grand Daddy.

 

[HoustonReal]

Kevin thin quartz watch on SS mesh strap- $4.17

 

[HoustonReal]

Now I wish my name was Kevin.

My last name is Moser, but I still can't afford these watches:

In your face Apple Watch!

 

[HoustonReal]

Good catch. I would think it is a variant from a common manufacturer rather than an homage.

The Chinese love to copy Diesel watch designs. I have seen several models with local branding.

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[HoustonReal]

excellent point
You can buy Daniel Wellington knockoffs for 2 dollars... their mark up is crazy!

Most of the DW knockoffs are poor copies. They use the DW website's pictures, but the actual watch they send is different.

 

[HoustonReal]

Here's an interesting find:

Yelang V3.3 Titanium 43.5mm case, Japanese 24 Jewels Automatic Mechanical Movement, 100M WR, sapphire, tritium markers (various colors to choose) $300-$400+

 

[HoustonReal]

Hi,

I tried 2 times to purchase the 2nd one. Both times (different sellers), the allowed time to ship was elapsed without any shipment done, looks like a hot item; Ali express automatically refunded me. I guess this is a loophole some dubious sellers are using. They will give you a fake tracking without sending anything and in 45 days when your stuff never arrives and you want a refund, they will offer you about 1/4 of the actual value to close the case.

Happened to me 2 times and I refused both times; Ali refunded me full value of the order.

S.

Have you tried this store? They specialize in DOM watches and have been around awhile. http://www..........s.com/store/pro...-belt-steel-belt-day/1826165_32402961369.html

 

[HoustonReal]

I also received my deerfun. They're not stainless steel as described, and the bezel on mine has more play than Ron Jeremy.

If they're not stainless, you can open a complaint and get the price reduced or get a full refund. You deserve a full refund if something on AliX is not as the seller described it.

 

[HoustonReal]

Rodina "Nomos" homage automatic watches with sapphire, NOW only $102.99

Five different finish/face color and strap combos

 

[HoustonReal]

What does "Mingen" mean to the true speakers of the language? As a simple colonist of the New World, I am completely in the dark.

Urban Dictionary: mingen

 

[HoustonReal]

...and "bird" must mean something other than bird...

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Just like "chick" means something other than a baby chicken ...

 

[HoustonReal]

Here in Australia it's also synonymous with disgusting

Hopefully it's not derived from "minge", as that would be terribly sexist.

 

[HoustonReal]

Here it is, looks like it is just under $200 USD.

http://m..........s.com/item/325940...-1458591133419-04937-Ee2JQzjUz&aff_platform=y

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I couldn't get that link to work (common with AliX sellers), but I found it also was made under other brands. POSTAR PSD-2991

There is also a slightly different face with more markings:

Here's another AliX seller for $198 (seems high since these sell for $10-$32 wholesale): http://www..........s.com/item/Bran...5-New-SOKI-Luxury-Wristwatch/32594021792.html

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[HoustonReal]

I have to say that although I enjoyed reading the thread, I had very little luck finding the watches mentioned on it. In some cases they were there but at several or many times the price you guys got them for, which rather seemed to defeat the purpose (Deer Fun, DOM, Moers). Some of the other watches just weren't there at all (eg Kevin). It could be that there is some trick to using the site, in which case please share. Or, more likely, the appealing ones sell fast and the seller hikes the price. Oh well. I have far too many watches already!

If you need help finding a specific watch, just ask in this thread. Many AliX postings are not "search word friendly", and it takes some time to learn how to search by other means.

Link to Kevin: http://www..........s.com/item/Stai...tz-Watches-Men-And-Women-Q12/32308743490.html It's $4.39 now, but you can try the mobile AliX app, or wait for Tuesday's sale if you want it even cheaper.

 

[HoustonReal]

FYI - Ali Express is having a big Anniversary Sale on March 29th! Expect prices to drop midday 3/28 in the Western Hemisphere. Also, the biggest savings may come from using the Ali Express mobile app (smartphone or tablet). You may complete your purchase(s) on a PC or laptop, but items must be placed in your shopping cart from the mobile app for the additional savings.