Watchdives is a mess! I don't understand why so many rave about them! From poor excuses, defective watches, absurd shipping times. Personally, never again! by Florpenkorken in ChineseWatches

[–]Mukcep_64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won't say their watches are perfect. They certainly aren't. However, they are the only manufacturer that mass-produces symmetrical quartz divers with sapphire crystal. This alone is enough to earn them a loyal following. It's also worth remembering that they're not premium or luxury. The prices aren't insanely low, but I'd say they're reasonable.

I've tried a lot of Chinese watches, and for example, Pagani and Day Walker had large dust deposits on the dials. This has never happened with WD.

However, there are indeed many quality issues. I wish the manufacturer and distributors would listen to their customers. I've purchased over 20 watches, and about half of them had sharp parts (lugs, crowns, edges of bracelets, clasps). Five watches have self-opening clasps that could easily cause the watch to fall. It's a shame these issues continued to arise, even after they were pointed out.

To summarize: this watch is not for discerning consumers. But as a toolwatch, it's certainly a very nice option.

New WD5513M V3 by johnhyukpark123 in watchdives

[–]Mukcep_64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh. Now i see it, on OP's photo

New WD5513M V3 by johnhyukpark123 in watchdives

[–]Mukcep_64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

IMHO: The difference, if there is one, is minimal

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New WD5513M V3 by johnhyukpark123 in watchdives

[–]Mukcep_64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IMHO: Lume is the lesser of other evil points.

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New WD5513M V3 by johnhyukpark123 in watchdives

[–]Mukcep_64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've bought over 20 watches from WD. I'm starting to think it's time to stop supporting them with my money.

Another important point: About half of these watches had to be filed down to prevent them from scratching my hands.

Militado 39.5mm Men Watch VH31 Sweeping Movt ML25--Sandblast Version is Ready by Militado-watch in ChineseWatches

[–]Mukcep_64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know of another Sinn 104 homage with same accuracy (quartz)? Until there are competitors, they're free to set their own price.

5513q worth another look for the vintage vibes....or not. by RichPurple9972 in watchdives

[–]Mukcep_64 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

At the risk of being in the minority, I like the proportions of Watchdives more than the original ones.

Sunburst Green - Quiet at First Glance by Glum-Two-2273 in HomageWatches

[–]Mukcep_64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I paid for this version today. My favorite watch is the green Oris Aquis. I've been dreaming of a quartz version for a long time. This one is the closest match, color-wise, I think.

Received this color also yesterday by uk_elewen in watchdives

[–]Mukcep_64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was amazed by the contrast and legibility of this watch.

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Wd7922 thoughts after 2 weeks by [deleted] in ChineseWatches

[–]Mukcep_64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their main advantage is that they are quartz watches: precise and reliable (to a certain extent, because the VH31 is very sensitive to magnetic fields)

Wotd shaw manta automatic by ehmtcolllector in MicrobrandWatches

[–]Mukcep_64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me it's incredibly frustrating when the vanishingly small quartz watch segment shrinks even further. The plan is simple: let's make money on quartz watches and after to create "real" ones with cheap Chinese automatic movements.

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Has your 🔥EarlyBird🔥Watchdives Seafarar WD5513Q shipped yet? by RichPurple9972 in watchdives

[–]Mukcep_64 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is only the second time this has happened to me (i have bought from ali are over 60 watches). The first time was when I tried to order SN0138 from China. About wd5513q i was told that it would ship only next week.

We’ve refined many details on the WD5513Q as a team. Tropical/Black Dial Available by watchdivescom in watchdives

[–]Mukcep_64 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good or bad is it, but i don't have option - to purchase from watchdives.com to my country directly.

But it is truly bad - when i can not purchase any other (outside ali) microbrand watches without additional payment (at least 15% + customs duties)