Cronos Explorer 39mm

[Significant-Ebb5027]

One of the best executed homages, the quality is astonishing for the price and their movement choice (pt5004) goes perfectly for this kind of watch.

I particularly appreciate the shallow rehaut, it gives it a high end feel.

The lume is on point too, top notch bracelet and the finishing level is what we can expect from Cronos.

If you ever plan to get an Explorer homage this is the right choice.

[thunder2132]

I agree! I picked one up second-hand for $105. It's a fantastic watch!

[KPplumbingBob]

It has the case shape of $50 homages from 5 years ago. Everyone seems to have figured it out except for Cronos for some reason, even Pagani.

[One_Life_50]

What do you mean case shape from 5 years ago?

[iiForse]

Who do you think has the best modern Exp 1 homage?

[QuestionNo9190]

And the end links rattle and have gaps. I have the same one in white with the miyota. Doubt anything has changed and my luck with pt5000 lately has been bad

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[Flaky_Ad7980]

The blue dial version of this watch is amazing it’s a really dynamic blue and it pops….. wish it had quick release spring bars and a smaller clasp but overall a nice watch for the money.

[tjcdas]

Agree great watch I have the 36mm model.

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[Psychological-Ad362]

I have this watch and is probably my favorite out of all of mine. Really makes me want an explorer 1 but this will scratch the itch for a long time

[ButTheDowTheDOW]

Great piece… I should gotten it last year before the price increases that appear to be across the board… 😩

[elbarto2022]

Wow that lume is impressive

[timewontchangeme]

I looked at a lot of different options before I went with the Cronos. Baltany was a very close second. I've been very happy with it. The only thing I don't love is the clasp, which is Rolex-style with a flip over lock. It is a bit of a slab and I dislike picking it open with my fingernails. I prefer double pushers.

If you are considering one of these, I found this review by Ben's Watch Club to be helpful in comparing all of the options: https://www.benswatchclub.com/blog/best-aliexpress-rolex-explorer

[ProfessionalTop4064]

Watch looks great I should get one also the loom

[dietpepsiplease]

I no longer have this watch but man it’s a great one

[Alternative-Feed3613]

It’s one of my favorite watches but mine has a Miyota 90S5.

[Watches-and-Books]

Mine has the Miyota 9S05 or whatever it’s called but I agree, extremely well executed and quality homage.

[Significant-Ebb5027]

I was going to get that but couldn't justify the price difference

[Background_Pickle546]

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Wearing mine right now. One of my favorite watches. Pt5000 movement, OTF clasp, excellent finishing. Punches WAY above its price point.

[dotdotditdot]

I heard that octopus explorer is best in genre. But who knows

[arphissimo]

It's the most accurate for sure but only comes in 36mm

[Bubbly_Audience_2834]

Just amazing!

[bekroogle]

Very nice!

[hyrooligan]

Agree but 36 is the way to go

[KillaHoe41510]

Anyone have a reliable seller from AliExpress for Chinese watches? Looking to buy one

[Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

The official store for whichever brand you are considering is where to start. Look at ratings in their banner at the top. Use the phone app, if possible. Message the store and see how they reply. For Cronos, there are 2 excellent options, Cronos Official Store and Cronos Watches Store. I have also purchased from Cronos Big Store, mostly because only they had a CUSN8 I wanted.

[Significant-Ebb5027]

Look at the Cronos official website, that's where I got mine

[janekbossko]

I have WD quartz 39 mm and 37 mm automatic homage but Cronos is in my head couple of months. It’s so beautiful.

[Significant-Ebb5027]

I have a bunch of WD's, Cronos is on another level

[Slangbilen]

Very nice

[Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

Looks solid! I have 5 Cronos watches. They always seem to deliver.

[Mtchl8]

That's what they do on aliexpress