Chinese built "Heimdallr" watches seem to have a couple of issues. Yes they now use the N35A / N36A Seiko movement most of the time and the case is lightweight titanium but why do they use a SS watch bracelet? There have also been some reported issues with the rotating bezels failing. I noted lots of complaints about this vendor on Reddit and other sites.

 

I would change to a higher end seiko silicon bracelet anyway. These watches get very good reviews overall. I’m not afraid of Chinese products, my handmade Eastman guitar is the finest guitar I have ever owned.

 

I wasn't suggesting that all Chinese built watches are poor quality ( I have a couple of Sea-Gulls myself) but this 'brand' seems to have garnered a number of polarizing reviews. Their business model seems to suggest that they buy parts wherever they can at the best possible price and then put watches together for sale to the public. There is some question about whether or not they are 'Swiss built' as suggested in their advertising. Customer service & spare parts (ie bezels) seem to be an issue in most of the negative comments. I also noticed that they seemed to 'disappear' about 3-4 yrs ago and have now returned with new lines of products including fancy 'metal dice' etc. Possibly they were addressing some of those issues...

 

Overall they get good reviews. I know that Amazon sells them and I just read on amazon that the new versions of the Heindallr watches are now improved. I read that on another source also. I have Seiko dive watches but it would be fun to have something different.

 

If you want a good solid dive watch look at Orient. 100% with in house designs and movements.

 

I think I would have been more interested if there were pictures. Not seeing anything kind of killed my interested in any further exploration.

 

Here you go. These are my favorite models. I think they are just cool and they do not cost a ton.

 

Some are called Sea Ghost which is a cool name. It’s amazing how many dive watch brands were made over the last 60 years.

 

If the Heimdallr looks great, has a Japan movement, cost very little , has been upgraded and has a cool name like Sea Ghost, I think I’ll buy one!!

 

Holy Allfather...will there be a Himinbjǫrg, Gulltoppr, or a Bifröst?

 

I almost sprung for one of the vintage style, NH powered, titanium Aliexpress watches a couple months ago.
I decided to hold out till I could do some vintage hunting.

One thing to note: the TMI/"seiko" movements are not all Japan made. They are from the same parent company, but most are made in China and maybe Malaysia? That's why they are on Aliexpress for $39.
I have nothing against China, but Japan quality is VERY different from China & SE Asia. It isn't a technology issue, it is a cultural one.

 

The thing is the ghost watch is beautiful. New version is improved. Only cost a fraction of the expensive divers . Most of us have many watches to change out all the time. Only $200 bucks for the best looking diver out there. Must go, have to charge my Chinese cell phone!!

 

I just ordered the ghost watch. When it arrives in two years I’ll put on photos and a review.