Asian brands... which ones?
I read @cosmican’s fascinating story about venturing into Asian watch brands (I assume Japanese brands are excluded from the list), which got me asking.. what Asian brands are actually out there?
I know of sea-gull (heck, I just placed an order on a 1963). But, what brands do you know of that are worth looking into? Is Pagani even considered a brand, manufactured by a proper watch company or just a name slapped on a homage/look alike watch?
Btw, I'm new to this community and pretty new to this 'hobby' (read: obsession), so thanks for sharing your knowledge.
In the image, screenshot of AliExpress results for searching 'watch'. 😆
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Addiesdive, Steel Dive, San Martin, Pagani Design, Lobini, Pierre Paulin, Tandorio, Sugess, Proxima, Tactical Frog. All solid brands.
Also, Guanqin is great. Mine has been running swimmingly for 5 years. Good NH36 movement.
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There’s some good Singaporean brands like Boldr and Zelos and Phoibos in Hong Kong are also worth a look. They’re all more expensive than the Aliexpress ones you found but they’re great.
Rmalti, or Pagani are my favorites
If you'll consider South East Asia, take a look at Wise.
Reef Tiger at least has a cool name :)
There’s some good Singaporean brands like Boldr and Zelos and Phoibos in Hong Kong are also worth a look. They’re all more expensive than the Aliexpress ones you found but they’re great.
I heard of the two Singaporean brands you mentioned, Zelos being more known (at least to me).
If you'll consider South East Asia, take a look at Wise.
Never knew there's a watch maker in Thailand!
Never knew there's a watch maker in Thailand!
Yeah I know right. But they're doing some interesting things in the affordable space. Like utilizing damascus steel.
Also, Guanqin is great. Mine has been running swimmingly for 5 years. Good NH36 movement.
Hi. That's good to know coz I was wondering about purchasing one. I for one couldn't leave out Japanese watches per 'Asian' list, let alone Chinese Guangzhou city watches. I believe that pretty soon we will be revering some of these timepieces - once they eliminate fakery!