Sometimes I more like shopping on taobao because you will find a lot of items you have not seen before, some watches you might not even heard of will catch your attention, I have bought several watches there, some readers of my blog also asked me to buy watches for them, I like doing this. Today, I found a very interesting watch on taobao, it is made by Vakuy Rigas, which is the brother brand of Parnis, I already talked this before. What does this watch look like, a U-Boat or a Panerai? It looks weird, not even a homage watch I think. Is there anyone interested in this watch?
The watch has a case that looks like that of Panerai Submersible, it is made with 316L stainless steel and measured to be 44mm in diameter, the bezel has stud markers, while the crown refers to the design of U-Boat. The back is see-through crystal. On the dial, the most unique place lies in its small seconds subdial, which is set at 9 o’clock and looks like turbine. I remember that one IWC watch has this design, does this Vakuy Rigas take cues from that design?
The watch is equipped with a ST2555 movement that comes from Sea-gull, Parnis always used Sea-gull movements, seems like their tradition, they also use Sea-gull movement in the Vakuy Rigas. Rather than black rubber band, the watch looks better on the brown leather band.
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This is such an intriguing read! I never thought Taobao could be a treasure trove for unique watches like this. The Vakuy Rigas watch sounds like a fascinating blend of designs from U-Boat and Panerai, but with its own twist. I’m curious, though, how does the ST2555 movement perform in terms of accuracy and durability? Especially since it’s from Sea-gull, which seems to be a favorite for Parnis. Do you think this watch could be a good alternative for someone who loves the aesthetics of luxury brands but wants something more budget-friendly? Also, I wonder if the brown leather band significantly enhances the overall look compared to the black rubber band. What’s your take on its overall value for the price? Would you recommend it to someone looking for a unique statement piece?