affordable mechanical calendar watches
One complication missing from my collection are annual/perpetual calendars. Even at the standard horology end such a watch would set you back £2000 minimum (there's a Longines...). With another AliExpress sale coming up, I was contemplating filling this gap from their supply, and the one Ali brand that does have calendar watches is Lobinni (well, there is a "Borman" watch for nearly a grand too). Actually, Lobinni have 3 different types of calendar wristwatches, see the pics, all below £200.
Now, I not only never had this watch type, I also have no first-hand experience with Lobinni either.
Do any of you own any of these watches? Any good? Caveats? Are any of these homages of something known? Which of these would you like best?
Are there other affordable mechanical calendars out there I'm missing? I suppose, there is one by Orient, and one by Raketa - both of which look rather intimidating. I very much prefer a self-winder, because whatever watch it is going to be won't get 100% wrist time.
UK-based German expat. Likes cheap watches. Not bothered about brands.
You may want to check out the Aussie Micro brand Melbourne and their Portsea Calendar. https://www.melbournewatch.com.au/products/portsea-calendar-classic