Patsfan1001
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Its been about two weeks or so since I received my Watch and I must say It hasn't left my wrist but is it worth it?
First, before I jump into the specs and give you my honest opinion I want to say this don't expect Rolex, Patek or even VC quality
more like Tissot or Hamilton Quality. OK now that I got that out of the way onto the specs.
First I'll start by giving my unbiased opinion when I first received the watch I wasn't blown away like I would have been if
I was buying a Rolex. I did my research watched reviews on the brand before finding a trusted dealer online plus it was my first
time actually buying a watch from China glad I did cause there are a lot of good watches like Seagull, Red Star, and even the Perpetual brand.
The size isn't what I usually buy in fact if you watch Invicta shows you will never or rarely ever hear them say 36mm is a man's size which I find laughable cause some of the most expensive men's watches come at or around 36mm. Anytime I hear someone on tv say 36mm is a women's watch I cringe. Anyways I'll go over the features, specs, and pics
Case size is a tad on the smaller side for some but at 36mm I believe its perfect for not just as a dress
watch but maybe even for an everyday watch depending on your preference. I would go as far and say it's the perfect
case size for men and women I'm 5'11, 280lbs and have 8'' wrist and pull it off well and ladies it's the perfect size for a tiny wrist think
of the Rolex Air King in that 34-36mm
Dial features a Guilloche pattern but I can't tell if its the real deal or stamped? If it is stamped they did one
hell of a job they also do cloisonne hand-painted dials so it could be the real deal. My favorite part isn't the pattern but the Chinese Building logo under the 12 O'Clock and says Made in China at the 6. Sadly no lume.
The date is on the smaller side when I say small I mean small so if you wear glasses or contacts you will have
to squint to see double-digits.
Case finish is all polished not one surface is brushed which would make sense since its a dress watch and
features teardrop lugs which can be found on vintage and some higher-end watches.
Non Screw down Onion shaped crown 30m=100Ft so don't do any swimming but hand washing should be OK.
Sapphire Crystals front and back? I'm not 100% sure since the seller and the companies website don't
say.
Movement is the hand-assembled handmade in-house B18 which features 18 jewels, Geneve Straps, Gold Chaton's and
a Swan Neck regulator think of brands like Patek, Lange, and Glashuette Original to name a few. Power Reserve is somewhere
between 48 on the low end up to 60 on the higher end. I'm averaging around 48-50.
The band is a genuine Lizard which is nicely made I decided to switch it for a silicone for the following reasons
1) It gives it a sporty feel 2) It's comfortable and 3) I don't have to worry about sweat or getting it wet but I'll
probably end up switching it back sometime later down the road. It also features the logo under the buckel sought of
like an easter egg in a video game.
In conclusion and the million dollar question would I recommend this watch? The answer is yes I would
but only if you can feel comfortable getting over the 36mm case size the Made In China
Insignia, smaller date wheel, non-screwed down crown lesser known brand again this isn't gonna be recognizable
like a Seiko but I believe that could change in the next few yrs. It's sad that people still look at Chinese Watches as
crap yes I will agree Chinese watchmaking 10-15 yrs ago wasn't anywhere near on par where it is today. I mentioned
on the Invicta PD TTV thread that one watch I've always wanted was the Patek Philippe Calatrava a watch that cost between
18k-30k I won't say what I spent but will say it was under a $1000 and worth the cost. The only time I've taken the watch off was
when I was doing yard work, helping my uncle install a water heater and of course, showing other than that I just have a hard time
taking it off.
Specs
36mm/38-40mm with crown
Sapphire Crystals front and back
In-house and hand assembled B18 movement that features 18 jewels
Geneve Straps, Gold Chatons and Swan Neck regulator.
30M WR or 100ft
All 316L Stainless Steel case
Onion style crown non screw down
Genuine Lizard Starp
Pics
First, before I jump into the specs and give you my honest opinion I want to say this don't expect Rolex, Patek or even VC quality
more like Tissot or Hamilton Quality. OK now that I got that out of the way onto the specs.
First I'll start by giving my unbiased opinion when I first received the watch I wasn't blown away like I would have been if
I was buying a Rolex. I did my research watched reviews on the brand before finding a trusted dealer online plus it was my first
time actually buying a watch from China glad I did cause there are a lot of good watches like Seagull, Red Star, and even the Perpetual brand.
The size isn't what I usually buy in fact if you watch Invicta shows you will never or rarely ever hear them say 36mm is a man's size which I find laughable cause some of the most expensive men's watches come at or around 36mm. Anytime I hear someone on tv say 36mm is a women's watch I cringe. Anyways I'll go over the features, specs, and pics
Case size is a tad on the smaller side for some but at 36mm I believe its perfect for not just as a dress
watch but maybe even for an everyday watch depending on your preference. I would go as far and say it's the perfect
case size for men and women I'm 5'11, 280lbs and have 8'' wrist and pull it off well and ladies it's the perfect size for a tiny wrist think
of the Rolex Air King in that 34-36mm
Dial features a Guilloche pattern but I can't tell if its the real deal or stamped? If it is stamped they did one
hell of a job they also do cloisonne hand-painted dials so it could be the real deal. My favorite part isn't the pattern but the Chinese Building logo under the 12 O'Clock and says Made in China at the 6. Sadly no lume.
The date is on the smaller side when I say small I mean small so if you wear glasses or contacts you will have
to squint to see double-digits.
Case finish is all polished not one surface is brushed which would make sense since its a dress watch and
features teardrop lugs which can be found on vintage and some higher-end watches.
Non Screw down Onion shaped crown 30m=100Ft so don't do any swimming but hand washing should be OK.
Sapphire Crystals front and back? I'm not 100% sure since the seller and the companies website don't
say.
Movement is the hand-assembled handmade in-house B18 which features 18 jewels, Geneve Straps, Gold Chaton's and
a Swan Neck regulator think of brands like Patek, Lange, and Glashuette Original to name a few. Power Reserve is somewhere
between 48 on the low end up to 60 on the higher end. I'm averaging around 48-50.
The band is a genuine Lizard which is nicely made I decided to switch it for a silicone for the following reasons
1) It gives it a sporty feel 2) It's comfortable and 3) I don't have to worry about sweat or getting it wet but I'll
probably end up switching it back sometime later down the road. It also features the logo under the buckel sought of
like an easter egg in a video game.
In conclusion and the million dollar question would I recommend this watch? The answer is yes I would
but only if you can feel comfortable getting over the 36mm case size the Made In China
Insignia, smaller date wheel, non-screwed down crown lesser known brand again this isn't gonna be recognizable
like a Seiko but I believe that could change in the next few yrs. It's sad that people still look at Chinese Watches as
crap yes I will agree Chinese watchmaking 10-15 yrs ago wasn't anywhere near on par where it is today. I mentioned
on the Invicta PD TTV thread that one watch I've always wanted was the Patek Philippe Calatrava a watch that cost between
18k-30k I won't say what I spent but will say it was under a $1000 and worth the cost. The only time I've taken the watch off was
when I was doing yard work, helping my uncle install a water heater and of course, showing other than that I just have a hard time
taking it off.
Specs
36mm/38-40mm with crown
Sapphire Crystals front and back
In-house and hand assembled B18 movement that features 18 jewels
Geneve Straps, Gold Chatons and Swan Neck regulator.
30M WR or 100ft
All 316L Stainless Steel case
Onion style crown non screw down
Genuine Lizard Starp
Pics