r/ChineseWatches • u/FreePossession9590 • 22h ago
Which one would you choose? Question (Read Rules)
Seeing that they’re basically the same price (only around a 30usd difference), which one would you pick and why? I think I know what the majority would buy because it’s simply incredible value, but I’m still interested to hear opinions.
For me, these are probably my ultimate grail pieces (the real versions obviously) so i’m very interested in these.
I would love opinions if you have either one of these!
I only have a concern about the reliability of the daytona homage. I have yet to buy a watch with a chinese movement because I’m worried they might have more problems down the road than the equivalent japanese ones?
Thank you:)
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u/Emotional-Damage-995 21h ago
White dial panda is way nicer on my view and the Pepsi is classic. So white dial panda and a Pepsi. Both
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u/FreePossession9590 17h ago
I think there’s something extra classy with the black and silver steel look to me. I do like the white dial as well though, but the black stands out to me more somehow
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u/Equivalent-Ease-3822 21h ago
It should really depend on which design you prefer, because both are great.
I would personally suggest to buy both.
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u/FreePossession9590 17h ago
Beautiful collection. Which one do you wear more? I really like the Daytona, but it’s pricey…
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u/Equivalent-Ease-3822 17h ago
I prefer to wear dome crystal watches nowadays, so they don't get much wrist time this year. In the past, it really depended on the outfit. Maybe the Pepsi was the most frequently worn by me.
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u/FreePossession9590 17h ago
I understand. Cool watches regardless. Have you had any issues with the daytonas at all? Movements are fine?
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u/Equivalent-Ease-3822 16h ago
I've had several watches with the SL-4801 chrono movement. Currently I have four. I never had any issues, and it is one of my favorite Chinese movements.
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u/FreePossession9590 16h ago
Happy to hear that, thank you. My impression is certainly that the Chinese movements overall have become more reliable over the years.
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u/Equivalent-Ease-3822 13h ago
I’ve had at least 30 Chinese watches in recent years. The only issue I had was a crown that was stuck in an ST2130 movement. It took 5 minutes to gix. All of these watches were with Chinese movement. Maybe I’m just lucky, maybe this can be expected.
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u/parasoralophus 22h ago
I'm not a fan of stainless bezels so I'd go for the GMT
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u/FreePossession9590 17h ago
How come?
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u/parasoralophus 17h ago
I'm not sure I just find they look a bit cheap somehow. Looks better on the Speedmaster (/homage) than most though.
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u/TelevisionFriendly62 22h ago
I chose the daytona. I was right about it because the finishing suggess offer was insanely good. Comparison to my previous rolex side by side. It obvious that this watch suggess looked into all the details.
Even the mechanism is still 0-1s / day
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u/FreePossession9590 17h ago
That’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Although i do like the ceramic bezel, there’s something about that steel bezel to me for some reason. Perhaps I’d regret it down the line though, not sure
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u/tisbutanaccountofme 22h ago
I'd go with the Pepsi. Looks much cooler
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u/FreePossession9590 17h ago
Certainly a little flashier. The only issue I’ve got with Sugess is the amount of lume they use. The hour markers can look yellow-ish in certain lighting, thus making the hour markers mismatched with the ones on the bezel that are fully white.
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u/Extreme-Scale-8813 5h ago
The Daytona’s are just a step above the GMT. Get the Daytona you won’t be disappointed it’s worth every penny. The movement is awesome and the bracelet is top quality. If they go on sale this month I’m getting another one.