deju 1,874 Posted February 21, 2023 @Redfire1066 @NCRich This indeed looks after market. They are out there, this is from SG Shopper https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoJQFAvLG0Q/ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 4,010 Posted February 21, 2023 That fucking battery cracks me up- the lengths they go to is astonishing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redfire1066 10,946 Posted February 21, 2023 @deju ... good find . . .. . that would do nicely (at the right price . .. ) . . .. keeping an eye on it for more info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted February 21, 2023 8 hours ago, deju said: @Redfire1066 @NCRich This indeed looks after market. They are out there, this is from SG Shopper https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoJQFAvLG0Q/ I just DMed asking how much it is. But note its a preorder. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCShrek 494 Posted February 22, 2023 Well, I grabbed one from the Gate, Fashionwatch198 Store for $27 and it was definitely worth $10 of the $27 so just a PSA, use the store @NCRich used. This one looks the part from a mile away but OMG, I've bought better watches from the bargain bin of a $1 thrift store. The pushers have no click and they wobble. I knew it was plastic and light so that didnt surprise me but I didnt expect to be able to pull the crown and adjust the hands just by swinging the watch around because the movement is so loose. Geez. Actually makes it hard to truly set the time. The least the couldve done was set the 3 oclock chrono in the 12 position, instead of having it permanently around 4-5. This watch from this seller is a piece of junk along with the cardboard case. The original is cardboard but this is Chinese cardboard. On drop of water and the whole thing will dissolve. They took the watch that was in a plastic bag and shoved it down into the cardboard box crushing the entire innards. I would post a pic of it but it might break my camera. For $250, I think I'll try to find the real thing for the wife when we are NYC in a couple of weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slugger 5 Posted March 1, 2023 On 15/02/2023 at 23:18, Redfire1066 said: @NCRich .. .. these look fabulous . .. . .. a marvelous article, . . . also, thanks for the link .. .. . looking forward to reading more on comparisons in your topic .. . are these fully functioning chronos? The one I grabbed has a Sunon PE50 movement. The subdial at 2 is not 1/10 sec like the gen which, I believe is an ETA (dah) G10.212 AP or G10.212 AJ. Either there is a phantom datewheel or (more likely) this complication has been removed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devil 2,904 Posted March 1, 2023 On 16/02/2023 at 01:16, Devil said: Funnily enough, I just ordered one of these at the weekend from the same seller... if it's anything like the moon watch you've received, I'll be a happy man Still patiently waiting on my moon version arriving, 14 days since shipped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainFantastic 509 Posted March 3, 2023 Ordered Saturn from the same seller, not close to the correct colour, definitely not the same as the one you received. Good Old Gate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainFantastic 509 Posted March 3, 2023 I’ll add, I’ve ordered Moon & Earth also, so I’m keenly awaiting seeing whatever turns up there… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyh7 237 Posted March 3, 2023 I gave Mercury to my dau and Uranus to a friend who feeds our cat when we are away. Both absolutely delighted. Neither gives a toss that the dials are wrong and the battery door is false. As much joy as you can spread for a mere $20 a pop. Give me these over a $1000 Daytona rep any day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saleev 170 Posted March 3, 2023 Just arrived. Got to say I'm pretty happy with them. All a good laugh when playing with the gate. Let me know what you think. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted March 3, 2023 @saleev those look like mine. Great for the $ I hate to say it but I actually love these watches. Its weird. I hope they make better reps of the 2 or 3 that the dials are bad on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saleev 170 Posted March 3, 2023 @NCRich Yeah I used the link you provided. There is something strangely addictive about them! Ordered on the 18th of Feb so happy with the speed of delivery also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Devil 2,904 Posted March 3, 2023 25 minutes ago, NCRich said: @saleev those look like mine. Great for the $ I hate to say it but I actually love these watches. Its weird. I hope they make better reps of the 2 or 3 that the dials are bad on. I ordered from the same seller before you posted this thread, mine just arrived today, do yours sweep when you activate the chrono as well? 10 minutes ago, saleev said: @NCRich Yeah I used the link you provided. There is something strangely addictive about them! Ordered on the 18th of Feb so happy with the speed of delivery also. Mine just arrived today too! Although I only ordered one... Wish I ordered more! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted March 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Devil said: I ordered from the same seller before you posted this thread, mine just arrived today, do yours sweep when you activate the chrono as well? Mine just arrived today too! Although I only ordered one... Wish I ordered more! Looks good, maybe better than mine. Yes it sweeps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saleev 170 Posted March 3, 2023 @Devil Indeed, I think I may find it hard to resist completing the set Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainFantastic 509 Posted March 4, 2023 Wore mine yesterday and swiftly got over the dial being the wrong colour. I’m now awaiting 5 more…… Great find @NCRich 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Ram 3 Posted March 20, 2023 mine just arrived from the same seller, quality is great for the price! 3 weeks to get through customs and arrive in the uk, so not bad at all! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted March 27, 2023 So my Ali express Neptune having arrived, I have now ordered 3 more (pink, tiffany, grey)from[mention=10171]NCRich[/mention] 's link to watches_77 in the hope that they are better quality than the Ali (recessed sub-dials for a start) With coupons etc. They worked out at just £22 each including shipping. I already have another 2 (Saturn and Moon) on the way from shop watch1712 on DHGate as I missed this thread. If the watches_77 ones are better then I'll re-order the blue. I also notice that the gold second hand moonwatch is now emerging. So will wait on that and complete the set. That will fit a 12 slot watchbox very nicely... Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted March 28, 2023 Walk away from the gate....! So I have now added a gold edition moon..with a box (just out of interest)...little bit more expensive but i liked the fact that this shops item photos were taken on a counter and backs appear embossed...if that's any kind of a guide I will report back in a few weeks...! The positive news is that my wife loved the blue one so we are cleared for the set if these turn out to be better quality! Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted March 30, 2023 So my first DHGate order arrived today... Not[mention=10171]NCRich[/mention] shop as I hadn't discovered this thread then... Both in boxes (which was a suprise) although moon was missing its sleeve. Immediate step up in build quality from my Ali Neptune with recessed dials, a firmer movement and embossed backs and battery cover. Unfortunately, though, the Saturn planet print was rings only... With these both feeling much lighter I also realised that my blue Ali one appears bigger and is coated steel - not plastic - hence printed back not embossed. Gives it a nicer weight though...swings and roundabouts! Next inbound are 3 from the recommended link... Comparison with Ali rep Updates to follow...these are definitely fun. It will be interesting to see if an 'best' edition emerges at some point...I assume no clone exists of the quartz movement in the gen. Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCRich 13,748 Posted March 30, 2023 Probably no clone, but the gen is an inexpensive movement too. Its just a different inexpensive movement. It's around $30 retail for the gen movement. I'm sure its less than half that if your bought quantity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted March 30, 2023 Probably no clone, but the gen is an inexpensive movement too. Its just a different inexpensive movement. It's around $30 retail for the gen movement. I'm sure its less than half that if your bought quantity.Ok…if gen position stays stupid I’m sure we will see some emerge with the gen movement. I’m really impressed with these for money. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pesman 9,461 Posted April 8, 2023 3 more arrivals from watches_77 order placed 27-3 and arrived today... Really impressed with build...I feel a collection completion coming on... Total collection to date...2 to buy the good ladies forgiveness! The Blue one remains the steel oddity and will be replaced... Sent from my SM-G977B using Tapatalk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites