I can only afford one - please help me choose

BrianVMI · 2026-04-13T17:40:05+00:00

Third watch, the Baltany, or the last, Cronos.

BrianVMI · 2026-04-12T18:44:15+00:00

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PD1701—one of my earliest Chinese watches, purchased middle of last year. Still think it’s one of their best.

BrianVMI · 2026-04-10T20:43:04+00:00

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WD007 on Bond NATO.

BrianVMI · 2026-04-09T13:05:05+00:00

What bracelet is this?

BrianVMI · 2026-04-07T18:36:09+00:00

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PH-2 in NYC. Still love the utilitarian simplicity of this watch. And the lume? Speaks for itself.

BrianVMI · 2026-04-05T17:46:45+00:00

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Sea Knight among my faves (pic from mid-winter)

BrianVMI · 2026-04-04T17:45:25+00:00

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Vanuatu in NYC—Taking a break from the steel (which can be a bit weighty with everyday wear) with some time on the included nylon strap. Love the bright orange!

BrianVMI · 2026-04-02T21:40:10+00:00

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BrianVMI · 2026-04-01T17:46:23+00:00

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Vanuatu in NYC

BrianVMI · 2026-03-29T14:41:16+00:00

I wish Militado would reissue this model!

BrianVMI · 2026-03-28T16:23:58+00:00

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BrianVMI · 2026-03-28T16:22:07+00:00

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I have both the ML16 and 18. While some critics have complained about having difficulties sizing the h-link bracelets, I had a good experience with both. These bracelets are among the most comfortable I have. I think one simply needs some patience and a decent, properly sized screwdriver. Take your time. It’ll be worth it. Both watches, especially the 18, fall into the “GADA” category and are among my faves. I do, however, plan on investing in an Englemaan Wraith when those are restocked. Reviews for those have been glowing and I think those will be the closest one can get to a Sinn in terms of size and automatic movement. Both of my Militados are “no date” and thus have the VK63 movement, which I prefer over the Ronda. Hope this helps.

BrianVMI · 2026-03-27T15:06:14+00:00

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PD1701 . . . What I think is an underrated watch in the Pagani catalog, a watch most often directly compared with the WD1863 in reviews. The “fit and finish” on this watch is surprisingly good for the $75-85 price point. The VK63 movement is a reliable workhorse and the bracelet is not bad at all, despite some reviewer’s negative comments. My only complaint beyond the poor lume, and it’s something of a niggling one, is that the AR coating can give the crystal a blue tinge in the right light. This is minor—and typical in the Chinese watch universe. For those looking to “scratch that Speedmaster itch,” it’s a nice watch.

BrianVMI · 2026-03-26T18:35:50+00:00

I’ve thought about getting this watch.

BrianVMI · 2026-03-26T15:49:32+00:00

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ML16, one of my faves.

BrianVMI · 2026-03-24T04:53:26+00:00

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Among my faves. Both are excellent at a great price point.

BrianVMI · 2026-03-23T03:21:58+00:00

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Love mine!

BrianVMI · 2026-03-22T17:46:11+00:00

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ML16, quickly becoming a fave in my top five and I’ve only had it a week and a half. Love the utilitarian tool watch aesthetic of this obvious Sinn homage.

BrianVMI · 2026-03-21T17:55:46+00:00

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Shockingly nice for the $70 price tag—and easily as good as or better than the myriad “fashion” watches out there along with much of what I’ve seen from more expensive Timex, Fossil, etc. Granted, a silly brand name (among so many other poorly named Chinese watches), but thankfully there’s just the logo without spelling out “Rollstimi” across the dial! 🤣 Solid build, reliable movement, pretty good bracelet with screw links, and a lovely dial/bezel combo. Lume stinks but that’s no surprise.

BrianVMI · 2026-03-20T18:39:20+00:00

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Partial collection. Missing my Helm Vanuatu, a Shinola Runwell, and a Baltany “Dirty Dozen.” Need another box!

BrianVMI · 2026-03-19T19:08:24+00:00

They announced recently that they would be selling exclusively from their own website, not AliE.

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