dfq23 131 Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) Can you go on Alibaba (Not Aliexpress!) spot the "specially designed and hand crafted" watches that are offered by many microbrands here? So far I can see... Christopher Ward https://furitimes.en.alibaba.com/product/60458338430-802811470/Alibaba_China_Suppliers_Slim_Watch_Waxed_Calf_Black_Leather_Strap_Automatic_Watch.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.prewdfa4cf.31.214e443aawqCnP Magrette https://furitimes.en.alibaba.com/product/60529960894-802921960/bronze_men_s_diving_watch_super_luminous_dial_watch_for_man.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.84.3.19968d95bk1jF2 Avi-8 https://furitimes.en.alibaba.com/product/60463500831-802901974/2016_Top_Quality_Chinese_Wholesale_Custom_Wrist_Watches_Men_Design_Watches.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.prewdfa4cf.34.114c443anPf7nf Dagaz https://furitimes.en.alibaba.com/product/60452284504-803007204/unique_design_automatic_diving_watch_with_superluminous_dial_and_hands.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.prewdfa4cf.37.62187ea11PLT8x Helgray https://furitimes.en.alibaba.com/product/60485940803-803007204/New_Arrival_Automatic_Diving_Watch_Sapphire_Glass_With_Ceramic_Bezel_30atm_Water_Resistant_Watch.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.prewdfa4cf.70.62187ea11PLT8x Squale https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Stainless-steel-men-20ATM-diving-watch_60642935764.html?spm=a2700.8443308.0.0.6f7d3e5faAj2HP Helson https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Dive-Watch-Automatic-Stainless-Steel-Case_60672666700.html?spm=a2700.details.maylikever.5.790fb8cbx6pFSB And probably many many more there too! Edited June 20, 2018 by dfq23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xpletiv 16 Posted June 20, 2018 Holy crap! Check out the "you may also like this..." on the right hand side, damn!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tabuktime 54 Posted June 20, 2018 Does this seller ship single items? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted June 20, 2018 So we talking a multi-buy here? Whos the lucky fellah that sorts out sending parcels to 300 members? I vote OP.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted June 20, 2018 Some of the sellers will do a single "sample" and there is another seller I found who does 2 items but unfortunately most are bulk deals. I have found a seller who is doing single "homage" Seiko Willards and Tunas (like the Sharkey ones) for $110 including DHL delivery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted June 20, 2018 https://wholesaler.alibaba.com/product-detail/316L-Stainless-steel-20-ATM-Diver_60669987207.html?spm=a2700.galleryofferlist.scGlobalHomeHeader.384.592333aacFnvbC apparently they come with a sterile dial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted June 20, 2018 So... https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Titanium-case-and-bracelet-Automatic-movement_60682896794.html?spm=0.galleryofferlist.normalList.50.70fe33aatTcukc 300 of us fancy a $48 Helson?!?!?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted June 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, dfq23 said: So... https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Titanium-case-and-bracelet-Automatic-movement_60682896794.html?spm=0.galleryofferlist.normalList.50.70fe33aatTcukc 300 of us fancy a $48 Helson?!?!?!? I’m in That Grey dial version looks sweet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted June 20, 2018 We could get "RWG" as the logo on the dial!!! it could be the official RWG watch... I'm sure that would be a brilliant idea... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted June 20, 2018 Quite a nice bronze and sapphire one here for not much and single item available https://descrierwatch.en.alibaba.com/product/60689250171-804853091/Men_Luxury_Brand_Watch_Stainless_Steel_Back_Water_Resistant_Watch_10atm.html?spm=a2700.8304367.prewdfa4cf.16.76807ad1Sxt6lY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 20, 2018 6 minutes ago, dfq23 said: We could get "RWG" as the logo on the dial!!! it could be the official RWG watch... I'm sure that would be a brilliant idea... Do they do banjos too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted June 20, 2018 And a load more bronze ones for not much with minimum order of 2 pieces https://jinhuashengwatch.en.alibaba.com/productgrouplist-806157407/Bronze_Watch.html?spm=a2700.icbuShop.prup15aafb.6.41b4552d0UYfAo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted June 20, 2018 So Helson orders 300 of the Shark Diver for $48 each at a total of $14400. Add $1000 say for shipping as part of a container worst case scenario and then they punt these out for $699... Nearly $195000 "profit" on one batch!! I'm in the wrong business!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo82 1,397 Posted June 20, 2018 Me likey this one https://m.alibaba.com/product/60698444180/Japan-Movt-Watch-Stainless-Steel-Back.html?spm=a2706.7835515.1998800312.25.3704530dsHSbp4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackjackWQ 32 Posted June 20, 2018 I would buy two Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted June 20, 2018 24 minutes ago, dfq23 said: So Helson orders 300 of the Shark Diver for $48 each at a total of $14400. Add $1000 say for shipping as part of a container worst case scenario and then they punt these out for $699... Nearly $195000 "profit" on one batch!! I'm in the wrong business!!!!!! Do you think these are from the same factories as Helson uses, or simply another lower end replica? I have two Helson Shark Divers, and the build quality is excellent, so I would love to find a cheaper alternative to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) 32 minutes ago, RepGuy said: Do you think these are from the same factories as Helson uses, or simply another lower end replica? I have two Helson Shark Divers, and the build quality is excellent, so I would love to find a cheaper alternative to them. I'd be pretty much be sure they are exactly the same. Can't see much call for rep Helsons or Dagaz and everything is made in China now anyway. Edited June 20, 2018 by dfq23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,202 Posted June 20, 2018 1 hour ago, dfq23 said: So... https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Titanium-case-and-bracelet-Automatic-movement_60682896794.html?spm=0.galleryofferlist.normalList.50.70fe33aatTcukc 300 of us fancy a $48 Helson?!?!?!? Looks like an Obris Morgan Explorer 2 to my untrained eye. I used to have one of them: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxindebox 464 Posted June 20, 2018 The Squale’s are not the same as the gen 50atmos. Similar, but not identical. There would be some definite bargains to be had though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splke 4,383 Posted June 20, 2018 see if we can get a sample Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfq23 131 Posted June 20, 2018 27 minutes ago, RussP said: Looks like an Obris Morgan Explorer 2 to my untrained eye. I used to have one of them: They are same as these Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted June 20, 2018 32 minutes ago, dfq23 said: I'd be pretty much be sure they are exactly the same. Can't see much call for rep Helsons or Dagaz and everything is made in China now anyway. True, I doubt Helson or many other micro brands purchased the case molds themselves, leaving the factories free to lease out the designs to others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glaude 1,615 Posted June 20, 2018 10 hours ago, dfq23 said: We could get "RWG" as the logo on the dial!!! it could be the official RWG watch... I'm sure that would be a brilliant idea... Hmmm I have some reading memories about something like that, it turned out rather well no @greg_r ? 13 hours ago, dfq23 said: Christopher Ward They still classify as a microbrand ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted June 21, 2018 13 hours ago, Glaude said: Hmmm I have some reading memories about something like that, it turned out rather well no @greg_r ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RepGuy 108 Posted June 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, greg_r said: So much violence. I thought this was a family friendly forum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
