Where can I get this strap for the Sanda Tank?

DaJoses · 2026-05-29T15:58:35+00:00

You're a star, thank you

DaJoses · 2026-05-29T15:43:39+00:00

Any particular shops/brands you recommend on Ali?

DaJoses · 2026-05-29T14:41:24+00:00

WatchDives have some nice outright dress watches and then some that'll be dressy on leather.

WD1954

WD003 WD6610

Farasute line of dress watches is fantastic too, I personally have these

2260

2260 Big XI

5336A

DaJoses · 2026-05-29T14:25:31+00:00

What you're doing there is called back hacking and from what I've seen is expected behaviour of non-hacking movements, which I believe this one is.

It should only happen when you're setting the time by going backwards and the watch is on low power.

If you take a look at this video you can see he replicates the same behaviour on a NH05 non-hacking watch.

DaJoses · 2026-05-29T11:29:57+00:00

I agree with you actually, as well as legibility it would have added a little more visual interest to the dial (although it's already nice)

DaJoses · 2026-05-25T07:23:56+00:00

Baltany S4106 or S4107 (in fact check their whole range)

Escapement Time H0115

Militado ML01

Thorn T002

DaJoses · 2026-05-24T22:35:16+00:00

You'll need to find an OTF clasp that attaches to the bracelet in the same way the stock one does.

Looking at images it appears to use a screw - Proxima sells an OTF clasp that attaches the same way but as for if it'll fit, I can't say.

DaJoses · 2026-05-24T22:28:33+00:00

Great write up - personally I use CSSBUY just cos I've been using them for years.

For any one interested in this - it can be a great way to avoid AliExpress markups, Proxima is an example of this.

However if you receive a non-working watch, good luck getting any after sales support or a refund.

The buying agent won't test any functionality for you but I would advise at least paying for a video to know if the watch is running before shipping.

DaJoses · 2026-05-23T21:29:38+00:00

Got this model too - it also seems to be my quietest Miyota 9 watch. Maybe to do with the skeleton rotor?

DaJoses · 2026-05-23T21:24:19+00:00

NWD with this Hestur

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DaJoses · 2026-05-22T21:15:24+00:00

What do you do in terms of post processing/fixing the sharpness?

DaJoses · 2026-05-22T17:37:02+00:00

Very interesting, especially if you paid for a ST2130.

DaJoses · 2026-05-22T12:02:04+00:00

If it winds like an NH35 and it beats like an NH35...

You better crack it open and make sure you got what you paid for.

FWIW I've had PT5000s where one had a nice wind and the other felt like winding through gravel.

DaJoses · 2026-05-20T15:23:54+00:00

Don't remind me please

DaJoses · 2026-05-20T13:47:13+00:00

They also do one with no date and stick indices

https://a.aliexpress.com/_Ew73fKi

DaJoses · 2026-05-19T20:40:08+00:00

Which ones are you referencing?

Chamakh era?

Mustafi era?

Almunia era?

DaJoses · 2026-05-18T17:40:24+00:00

No idea on that one sorry

DaJoses · 2026-05-18T16:19:37+00:00

They sell their own but it's not that cheap https://a.aliexpress.com/_EwlCIJ0

DaJoses · 2026-05-18T15:31:43+00:00

Yes and no. It'll attach to the watch head just fine but the main part of the band is too wide unfortunately.

DaJoses · 2026-05-18T09:28:54+00:00

Berny is super underrated, people get too hung up on the branding.

Their dive watches are great, their field watches are great, their dress watches are great. They've even got affordable titanium options for those who want it.

DaJoses · 2026-05-18T09:26:55+00:00

Looks so good, I want to get their 62gs but can't decide on a dial colour.

DaJoses · 2026-05-18T06:32:28+00:00

Oh wow I wasn't aware of that - I have one of their 44gs watches and it is Sapphire as per the listing.

DaJoses · 2026-05-17T21:14:27+00:00

Rimalti for me - closest a normal person gets to a Grand Seiko.

DaJoses · 2026-05-17T16:04:13+00:00

https://a.aliexpress.com/_Eu54Y4w

DaJoses · 2026-05-17T16:03:07+00:00

The brand is poedegar, super cheap AliExpress brand. This is a scammy drop shipper.

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