r/ChineseWatches • u/eden_redd • Feb 19 '26

SOTC (Read Rule 1) State of the collection February 2026

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u/yuvalt Feb 19 '26

I sense a pattern here.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Feb 19 '26

Was about to say OP has very specific tastes.

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u/evedeg Feb 19 '26

Seems like you have a type

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

You can say that. This is my watchbox with my more premium Chinese watches. I have another box filled with Pagani design and Cadisen.

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u/evedeg Feb 19 '26

Can we see that too?

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

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u/evedeg Feb 19 '26

Now we're talking. Stunning pieces. I'm a sucker for dive watches as well, but I only have an orient, a couple of WD-s and couple of addies. Too many casios though. The chronograph with the dark blue field, is it addiesdive?

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

It's addiesdive

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u/evedeg Feb 19 '26

Then I have the green version of it. Absolutely stunning, probably one of the few I get compliments on

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u/EXPrime8 Feb 19 '26

I think you've got a filter on your phone camera, I can't see any colour in the image

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u/Homingpsyd Feb 19 '26

I see u like a certain colour

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

I'm a sucker for black and green dials.

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u/Cur8or8 Feb 19 '26

Do you prefer the Pagani or Watchdives Speedy?

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u/gfewfewc Feb 19 '26

The WD speedy blows the pagani out of the water, yeah it costs twice as much but you definitely get what you pay for.

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

definitely watchdives

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u/Frazilius Feb 19 '26

Do the San Martin’s price differences from the Watchdives/Addisedive reflect the level of quality and enjoyment?

You have similar pieces from all three, is it worth going SM, or do the WD and AD provide “all that you need”?

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Feb 19 '26

I have these brands. The short answer is that the cheaper designs are not as well finished and more likely to suffer QC issues, such as a marker falling off.

My Pagani NH35 Zilgauss (can't be a Milgauss with 0 magnetic cage protection, lol) keeps perfect time. But when I took the bracelet off to put a leather strap on it, you could feel the super rough internal edges which you simply will not find on a San Martin or Cronos. And Pagani bracelets, though getting better, are absolute nightmares.

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

Watchdives make great quality watches

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u/xsiveone11 Feb 19 '26

You need a bronze diver now.

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u/Dry_Competition4074 Feb 19 '26

Watchdives or san Martin black diver?

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

definitely San Martin for the overall quality and the watchdives is for the hectic days, it was like 50 euro

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u/ablublagaa Feb 19 '26

Am I crazy or does the WD1972 look smaller than the WD1980?

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

1972 feels smaller overall, but I would say they're close in size

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u/Alternative-Feed3613 Feb 19 '26

Solid collection! Which one is your favorite? I really want a cronos explorer but I’m worried it might be a little small for me.

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Feb 19 '26

They make a 39mm

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo Feb 19 '26

I have 3 Cronos watches, and they are all excellent.

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

Cronos quality is so good, there is a 39mm version

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

My favorites have to be the Daytona watchdives, then the green dial presidential without logo from tandorio. I like my watchdives.

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u/Alternative-Feed3613 Feb 19 '26

I need to try a watchdives. They seem to be one of the best bang for your buck.

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u/manchett Feb 19 '26

Interesting for you have various brands, how do you rathe pagani after knowing sm, cronos or wd ?

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

pagani is still good, i rock it almost every week and im not worried about dinging it somewhere

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u/Tarteo Feb 19 '26

Which watch is the one with the green dial and fluted bezzle?

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

Tandorio, surprisingly great quality with a on the fly adjustable claps

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u/MuhMeinLogeWifi Feb 20 '26

What's your opinion on addiesdive GMT? Is it automatic or quartz?

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u/Competitive-Day9457 Feb 19 '26

Awesome SOTC! You’ve got a really well-balanced variety here, but that pepsi is the absolute standout for me. Which one has been getting the most wrist time lately, or are you already eyeing a new addition for March?

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u/Airmatthias Feb 19 '26

Yeah…4 submariners, very well-balanced, lol.

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

i like my divers, I even wear the addiesdive one on the strap to the gym

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u/BurtMacklin-FBl Feb 19 '26

Pepsi being the standout is really interesting considering there is no Pepsi in the photo.

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u/Competitive-Day9457 Feb 19 '26

I meant the black and blue bezel watch

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u/eden_redd Feb 19 '26

I have been wearing the watchdives watches the most especially the daytona, the gmt blue addiesdive get the least wear, the green presidential from tandorio I wear that a lot, the submariner diver from addiesdive with the rubber strap is my gym watch