Battle of the cheap blue & white chrono

evhgear

3 months ago

welcome to the competition ! While drunk on the web a few days ago, a wild Norqain Freedom 60 in blue appeared, and it kinda seduced (yup, I'm that easy) me. This watch have some 60's vibes and it's quite a looker. The watch looks is very similar to the Zenith chronomaster, a bit like a Hamilton Intramatic, the blue and white combination is spot on. While I will probably never be abble to pull 10k on a watch anytime soon (unless very, very drunk), I've found some cheaper watches that kinda look similar. I'll probably not pull the trigger, but who knows... 1. Forzo EnduraTimer. I've only heard a bit about Forzo/Geckota quite recently, and the few things I've read around seems like they are a interresting microbrand. The design is very well done. Applied markers, textured blue, the watch looks very good on the pictures. My only gripe for the price asked(400$CAD) is the VK63 movement. I have nothing against it, but if I can get a mechanical movement for the same price... 2. Sugess S442. Speaking of mechanical movements, this one got one(a very nice looking one too) for 350$CAD. While it looks a bit more like the Zenith, I think the Forzo looks better and seems better assembled IMO (purely based on pictures). I also already own a ST19 watch (white panda), the ST1902 add the tricompax to the table. 3. poedagar clock (?). Here comes the fun. Found this on aliexpress, described "POEDAGAR Luxury Man Watch High Quality Waterproof Chronograph Luminous Men's Wristwatch Leather Men Quartz Watches Casual Clock". At 18$ (yes, 18$ CAD), this thing must be the next Rolex killer. So, what would you do ? Try the new Forzo watch ? get the known ST19 ? Or get the prestigious poedagar ?