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Best of Ali-Xpress?

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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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Sometimes I really shouldn't rush in the sales. Bought things on the first day of the sale and felt I'd spent enough. Only now remembered a previous advice to switch my currency to USD instead of GBP. Suddenly some of those watches I was hoping not to have to buy are much more tempting even with tax.😩
Wait are you telling me you pay less simply by switching to USD? Have I been doing it wrong all this time?😱
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Wait are you telling me you pay less simply by switching to USD? Have I been doing it wrong all this time?😱
Yes, for converting from USD to CAD, I've compared AliExpress doing the conversion to PayPal doing the conversion, and PayPal is cheaper.
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Wait are you telling me you pay less simply by switching to USD? Have I been doing it wrong all this time?😱
It seems to be. I have Revolut card so there shouldn't be any fee to pay in USD.
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74usd = 60gbp.
Small savings but add up when buying multiple items like I already have.
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Wait are you telling me you pay less simply by switching to USD? Have I been doing it wrong all this time?😱
Yep, Ali charges a "hidden" exchange fee of around 3-4% for any currency other than $. If you are in the UK, get Monzo or Starling debit card, change the currency in Ali to $ and the final price will be around 3-4% lower than a price directly in £. That actually works for many other shops, like Amazon if you buy from other country in €. Its better to use Monzo card instead of Amazon exchange but their exchange rate is rather fair.
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Bought the Steeldive watch in the end using a code for about £56. What a steel (pun intended 🙂)!

Code used was 5POUCH45 (£4 off £37)
Found other codes that may work for others:
9POUCH75, 18POUCH150 and 35POUCH290.

Happy final sale days everyone.
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Some random selection of like 30 watches to keep the ball rolling. Some presenting great bang for the buck. The most important criterion I’ve used is the the price must not exceed 100 USD (at least not much)....

I would add that one to the list, with some 3$ code (if there are any left) will cost 37$.

I would add that one to the list, with some 3$ code (if there are any left) will cost 37$.
Yeah, lots of vintage Chinese watches on Ali. You can’t go wrong with then.
The per-sale 45-dollar Cooper arrived yesterday and I’m blown away. The quality is spot on the bezel is flawless, everything aligns, the second hand lands where it should. Will mod it anyway to give it the sf300 look. BTW the lume on the dial is somewhat dimmish compared to the hands and I don’t quite like the green indices. For 40+ USD it’s a steal. Well worth the asking price of 90 if you don’t mind quartz.
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The per-sale 45-dollar Cooper arrived yesterday and I’m blown away. The quality is spot on the bezel is flawless, everything aligns, the second hand lands where it should. Will mod it anyway to give it the sf300 look. BTW the lume on the dial is somewhat dimmish compared to the hands and I don’t quite like the green indices. For 40+ USD it’s a steal. Well worth the asking price of 90 if you don’t mind quartz.
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It's a looker for sure. Looks like you still have a sticker on the bezel insert though.
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Look what the mailman brought 👀👀
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Fakely shipped on March 1st, actually shipped on the 16th and received on the 25th(!) that gotta be a record...

Review to follow!

Nicolas
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It's a looker for sure. Looks like you still have a sticker on the bezel insert though.
Well spotted! I removed it after I had taken the photo lol
The Ali Cooper has just received a dial transplant. I think it looks much better with the trimmed raffles dial. The lume is nicer too.
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I was looking at this watch, about $70 USD delivered. A waste of money or does it have some value?

Look what the mailman brought 👀👀
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Fakely shipped on March 1st, actually shipped on the 16th and received on the 25th(!) that gotta be a record...

Review to follow!

Nicolas
Someone can suggest me a bezel-less or plain small bezel explorer style, simple watch with white dial, steel (or swatch plastic) case, decent wr and quartz movement for my dad? more or less 40$. I can't find on casio, citizen, seiko, swatch... and I can't find something reliable on ali....
Thanks!
Someone can suggest me a bezel-less or plain small bezel explorer style, simple watch with white dial, steel (or swatch plastic) case, decent wr and quartz movement for my dad? more or less 40$. I can't find on casio, citizen, seiko, swatch... and I can't find something reliable on ali....
Thanks!
Not AE and I have no idea availability in your country, but here is a possibility.
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Hello ;=)

About tandorio mother of pearl dial color : is this the expected color here ?

it looks darker in the seller's pictures

but the buyer's pics show like the sea or sky colors according to the clients, see an example below :


Would you expect the color to be like what the buyers got ?


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About steeldive : i used to think they were D Best ! , used to for i received a strange clasp not doing its job properly, i mean i was eager to try bracelets (as i hate them and was wondering why they are so praised), and i was so sorry... i don't even wear the watch even though it looks nice in many ways , i REALLY don't need another thing to do when i receive them :rolleyes: . i've got some in the basket but it turned me down and i'll skip this time :cautious:
I've been looking at many many many different Options, right now i feel a bit sea sick actually :unsure::whistle:
So, i think i'll try addies this time :p
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The Ali Cooper has just received a dial transplant. I think it looks much better with the trimmed raffles dial. The lume is nicer too.
Give me a link to the dial. I also paid for this model today, but I don't need a date window.
Someone can suggest me a bezel-less or plain small bezel explorer style, simple watch with white dial, steel (or swatch plastic) case, decent wr and quartz movement for my dad? more or less 40$. I can't find on casio, citizen, seiko, swatch... and I can't find something reliable on ali....
Thanks!
Not quartz but chinese automatic movement, 48€:

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Someone can suggest me a bezel-less or plain small bezel explorer style, simple watch with white dial, steel (or swatch plastic) case, decent wr and quartz movement for my dad? more or less 40$. I can't find on casio, citizen, seiko, swatch... and I can't find something reliable on ali....
Thanks!
Don’t know if available in your location but tbh is came to mind:Easy Reader 35mm Stainless Steel Watch with Day Date | Timex
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Give me a link to the dial. I also paid for this model today, but I don't need a date window.
The dial needs to be trimmed to 28.2mm.
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