![]() I have to tell you now that while Merkur’s website is easy to navigate and order from, it can also be a baffling word salad. I hadn’t even received the first watch when I ordered the 70s Classic in August, this time springing a whole $79. When I placed my pre-order last May, the 304 was just a basic rendering with a spec sheet, and it cost $69, including a free strap. Many are Rolex/Seiko homages and variants on the 1963 Chinese Air Force Watch, but an increasing number are of their own design. Merkur is a Chinese factory brand that turns out a variety of watches under the Merkur, Pierre Paulin, FOD, Red Army, Fanzhi, and Seizenn labels. ![]() They are attractive mechanical watches that cost peanuts, and just like peanuts, it is impossible to stop at just one. It is also how I found myself with not one but two Merkurs: the 304 Pilot and Fanzhi 70s Classic Cross-Line I am reviewing today. That’s how I ended up with my assortment of Vostoks, HMTs, and Casio Royales. Sure, I like to play in the sub-$2000 arena, but when I see a nice watch under $300, my heart rate quickens a bit, and when I see a nice one for under $100, I start mashing the “add to cart” button. I’m always looking for watches that offer a good bang for the buck - the fewer bucks, the better.
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