An absolute BANGER of a watch | Proxima PX1697 review

In this video, I will do a quick review of the Proxima PX1697. Do I like this watch or do I regret purchasing it? Check out the video to find out!
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[@crvols]

Bought this in green and think it is great. Running at zero seconds per day and zero beat error, amazing. Nice review.

[@HHWatchReviews]

Yeah the movement accuracy has been great

[@raphaelcavina6138]

I subscribe to many many watch addicted channels. Congratulations on your reviews. You do a very good job. Your voice is soothing to me. I like you objectivity and point of view. Please continue the excellent job you’re doing in the KZbin Wis sphere.

[@adk7962]

Great review. This watch in the white dial is definitely in my future. Thanks again.

[@HHWatchReviews]

Good choice! White looks really good

[@billsomerset238]

Thanks. The bracelet was a good choice. Very nice looking piece.

[@0397kartal]

Thanks for the review. Beautiful watch.

[@HHWatchReviews]

Glad you liked it!

[@danielsavadel2151]

I've done business with some good watch companies - Helm, San Martin, etc. PROXIMA is the best .

[@timeandnourishment1961]

As you say, a banger! The dislikes pale in comparison to the likes. I already have two watches with the PT 5000 movement and they both perform very well. As for the quick release bracelet, well, wow! I also enjoyed your beautifully worded review. Look forward to the next one. Subscribed. Cheers 🍻!

[@HHWatchReviews]

Glad you liked the video and thanks for the sub 🙏🏻

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Thanks for the review. I have it on my radar for the near future. I wish I could have a black dial with white lume instead of the aged lume.

[@HHWatchReviews]

Hopefully one day

[@user-km1cf1gs8x]

Overall a very handsome Watch design . I too , wish this “ Faux-Tina “ trend would fade into obscurity . But the demand must still be strong enough to warrant its use on the Black Dial version . The Steel Bracelet is quite well accomplished . A nice Value added proposition in this case . ….. 👍

[@HHWatchReviews]

Yeah I’m sure the demand is there. Everything else on this watch is great though

[@XjohnjohnX88]

I have the white dial version and I love it! It's a gorgeous watch! The black one looks as good as the white one imo. It's a shame the lume is not that good. Thanks for the review 👍

[@HHWatchReviews]

The white is gorgeous

[@DarthPlaya]

Nice review, well balanced, thumbs up given. I own the white and I'm looking at the blue for the future. I thought about the black, but like you I have grown a little tired of faux patina lume. The practice of sending the buyer preview photos and timegrapher shots is one long used by almost all the Chinese replica watch industry .... Makes you wonder if it's just an old habit Proxima hasn't broken yet after becoming a reputable budget watch producer.

[@HHWatchReviews]

Thank you! I had no idea other brands did that. I’m pretty new to the Chinese watch brands and this was a first time for me. I guess once the company grows, they have less time to message every buyer. I don’t know…

[@nenadkojic7125]

Totally agree with comments about the mismatched font date wheel which is a total deal breaker for me.

[@HHWatchReviews]

It’s not that bad in person, but I understand the hate

[@roytaylor7889]

Great review and definitely considering this one for the collection (blue dial probably)! What bracelet do you have it on at 7:10? Have a link?

[@HHWatchReviews]

It’s a Bandini mesh bracelet I got from Amazon

[@danspanos]

My main gripe with this watch is the mismatched font on the date wheel. It's the main thing holding me back from buying it. They need to either fix that, or come out with a no date model. I also agree with you about the blue AR. If every AliExpress company could have clear AR crystals as good as Baltany's, I'd be a happy camper! Otherwise I love it! The CW case is amazing!

[@HHWatchReviews]

It’s funny because when I saw that PT5000 movement came with that font on the date wheel, I also didn’t like it. But, I actually completely forgot about the font when I received the watch. You just reminded me of it hehe

[@danspanos]

@@HHWatchReviews Yeah... It's one of those things that once you see it, you can't unseen it! It drives me nuts! 😂

[@HHWatchReviews]

Totally get it 😄

[@philiproberts1473]

There is a no date version in white but with different hands and indecies

[@AdAce21]

had they gone with white indicies instead of the fauxtina, the white date wheel would've blended in much better. Shame.

[@jaroslavklos6189]

Great review, thank you

[@thieuvcu90]

The bracelet is only down point for me

[@johndesmond1987]

While this watch is a blatant knockoff of the Christopher Ward Aquitaine, in my opinion it is an improvement. The bulgy CW sapphire bezel is too wide for the size of the dial: the Proxima gets the proportions right. Also, it costs less than half the CWQ watch with the same movement.

[@t0nyxgq]

Very nice watch but reminds me almost of a 1 for 1 copy of the Christopher Ward Trident C65.

[@HHWatchReviews]

The dial markers are different from the c65, but otherwise it’s the same

[@thegorn]

That blue AR is a deal breaker. I have only one piece in my entire collection of about 14 pieces that has a blue AR coating like that and it is also on a domed box crystal and has that constant blue ring around it. That watch is a Gekota Forzo. Companies have to get on board with optical-grade (clear) AR coating! I think this watch would look good on a leather strap, as a black and gold (pvd case + gilt dial) treatment.

[@sukhjitsingh6288]

Seig flamma did a similer watch to this.

[@HHWatchReviews]

Yup very similar

[@jorgeshss]

The logo is uninspiring

[@ivanbalbontin3236]

Never again a Proxima watch, it's garbage, the lume doesn't last more than an hour, PT 5000 garbage, every morning when I wake up I have to wind it because it stopped, the brushing on the bezel and the bracelet is good but it has some sharpe edges and the claps feel cheap. I have the blue one. I feel cheated by the purchase :( :( :( I don't recommend anyone buy one.