{"title":"CADISEN Watches","description":"\u003cp\u003eCADISEN is a Chinese brand and the most mechanical we stock, with Japanese Miyota automatics in most of its watches here. It suits buyers ready to spend more on an automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe models\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cadisen-c8246\"\u003eCADISEN C8246 TI-7\u003c\/a\u003e is a titanium field watch with a sapphire crystal, a Miyota 8215 and a 10 bar rating. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cadisen-c7068\"\u003eC7068\u003c\/a\u003e is a quartz chronograph in titanium, also with sapphire and 10 bar. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/cadisen-c8244\"\u003eC8244\u003c\/a\u003e costs least, at £115, with the 8215, a steel bracelet and 10 bar, though it has coated domed glass rather than sapphire. The C8175 uses the thinner Miyota 9015 in an 11 mm case and is rated 5 bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCase size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCADISEN is vague about size. It lists the C8175, C8244 and C8246 as \"40-44 mm\", a 4 mm spread, and gives a single figure, 40 mm, only for the C7068. We will add our own measurements when our samples arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Miyota 8215 in the C8244 and C8246 beats at 21,600 vibrations an hour, and Miyota rates it at −20 to +40 seconds a day, so expect it to drift more than a quartz watch. Read \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/is-cadisen-a-good-watch-brand\"\u003eIs CADISEN a good watch brand?\u003c\/a\u003e for the full comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cadisen-c8244","title":"CADISEN C8244 Automatic Watch, Miyota 8215, 10 Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cadisen-watches\"\u003eCADISEN\u003c\/a\u003e C8244 is a stainless steel automatic watch powered by the Japanese \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/miyota-8215-vs-9015-vs-seiko-nh35\"\u003eMiyota 8215\u003c\/a\u003e, a self-winding movement that runs for about 42 hours off the wrist. It has a domed crystal, a steel bracelet and a 10 bar rating, with a blue dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the sensible first automatic: steel, water resistant and plain enough for work. The outer ring of large numerals reads like a dive scale, but it is printed on the dial and does not turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCADISEN C8244\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiyota 8215 automatic (21 jewels, 21,600 vph, about 42 h power reserve)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrainy texture, printed outer 10-60 ring, date at 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-44 mm (maker lists a range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoated domed glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBracelet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn automatic that sits in a drawer stops after about 42 hours. Before wearing it again, give the crown 20 turns to start it, then set the time; never set the date between 9 pm and 3 am.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the CADISEN C8244 need a battery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The Miyota 8215 winds itself as you move. Off the wrist it runs for about 42 hours; after that, wind the crown a few turns or put it on and it starts again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow accurate is the CADISEN C8244?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMechanical watches drift more than quartz. Expect it to gain or lose some seconds a day, which is normal for this movement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CADISEN","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":60294283428185,"sku":"LL-CADISEN-C8244-BLUE","price":115.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/cadisen-c8244-1.jpg?v=1793405918"},{"product_id":"cadisen-c8246","title":"CADISEN C8246 TI-7 Titanium Field Automatic, Sapphire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cadisen-watches\"\u003eCADISEN\u003c\/a\u003e C8246 TI-7 is a field watch with a titanium case, a sapphire crystal and a \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/miyota-8215-vs-9015-vs-seiko-nh35\"\u003eMiyota 8215\u003c\/a\u003e automatic movement, rated 10 bar. Titanium weighs less than steel, and sapphire resists scratches far better than mineral glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is made for daily use outdoors. Wear it on the woven strap with field clothes, or fit a brown leather strap for the office.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCADISEN C8246 TI-7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiyota 8215 automatic (21 jewels, 21,600 vph, about 42 h power reserve)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-zone, lume markers, arrow hands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-44 mm (maker lists a range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitanium, bead-blasted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStrap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoven nylon (listed as canvas)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBead-blasted titanium hides light scratches but takes a shine where it rubs a desk; that is normal. Rinse it after salt water, then dry the woven strap flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the CADISEN C8246 TI-7 made of titanium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitanium is lighter than stainless steel, and it is a common choice for people who react to nickel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the CADISEN C8246 crystal sapphire?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the maker lists a sapphire crystal for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CADISEN","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":60294283460953,"sku":"LL-CADISEN-C8246-BLUE","price":145.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/cadisen-c8246-1.jpg?v=1793405918"},{"product_id":"cadisen-c8175","title":"CADISEN C8175 Slim Automatic Dress Watch, Miyota 9015","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cadisen-watches\"\u003eCADISEN\u003c\/a\u003e C8175 is an 11 mm slim automatic dress watch on the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/miyota-8215-vs-9015-vs-seiko-nh35\"\u003eMiyota 9015\u003c\/a\u003e, a thin Japanese movement that beats at 28,800 vibrations an hour, so the seconds hand sweeps more smoothly than on most automatics at this price. It has a sapphire crystal and a stainless steel case and bracelet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the watch for occasions: weddings, dinners, interviews. The green sunray dial changes shade as light moves across it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCADISEN C8175\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMiyota 9015 automatic (24 jewels, 28,800 vph, about 42 h power reserve, hacking seconds)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunray, stepped outer ring, date at 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-44 mm (maker lists a range)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBracelet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, five-row\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen dial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA polished dress case shows every knock, so take it off before the gym or DIY. The 9015 hacks: pull the crown out fully and the seconds hand stops, so you can set it to the second against your phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the CADISEN C8175's Miyota 9015 better than the 8215?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt beats faster (28,800 vph against 21,600), the movement is thinner (3.90 mm against 5.67 mm), and Miyota rates it more accurate (−10 to +30 seconds a day against −20 to +40). Miyota now lists a stop-seconds device on both, so hacking is not a reliable difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the CADISEN C8175 water resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is rated 5 bar, so showers and a short swim are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CADISEN","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":60294283493721,"sku":"LL-CADISEN-C8175-GREEN","price":155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/cadisen-c8175-1.jpg?v=1793405918"},{"product_id":"cadisen-c7068","title":"CADISEN C7068 Men's Titanium Chronograph Watch, Sapphire","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cadisen-watches\"\u003eCADISEN\u003c\/a\u003e C7068 is a 40 mm quartz chronograph with a titanium case, a sapphire crystal and a grey dial with three black sub-dials inside a black tachymeter ring. Two pushers sit either side of the crown, and the case is 11.5 mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitanium keeps it light, at 56.5 g by the maker's figure, and it spans 49 mm from lug to lug. The 20 mm grey canvas strap and matte silver-grey case go with denim, knitwear and walking kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand and model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCADISEN C7068 (TI-7 Multisync)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuartz chronograph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFunctions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChronograph, tachymeter scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte grey, black tachymeter ring, white dot markers, yellow centre seconds hand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSub-dials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree, black: at 9 (60, 15, 30, 45), at 6 (60, 30) and at 3 (24, 12)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eThickness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLug to lug\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49 mm (maker's dimension sheet)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitanium, matte light silver-grey finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWater resistance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStrap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey canvas, 20 mm wide, 20 cm long, pin buckle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eColourway we sell\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitanium case, grey dial with black sub-dials, grey canvas strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/watch-water-resistance-explained\"\u003e10 bar\u003c\/a\u003e covers swimming and snorkelling, but rinse the canvas strap in fresh water after the sea and let it dry before wearing it again. Stop and reset the stopwatch when you are done, as leaving it running drains the battery faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the CADISEN C7068 case really titanium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The maker lists a titanium case, and the caseback is engraved TITANIUM TI-7 MULTISYNC. The maker gives its weight as 56.5 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is the CADISEN C7068 on the wrist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe maker's dimension sheet gives 40 mm across and 49 mm from lug to lug, though the maker's table lists the case as a 40-44 mm range. It is 11.5 mm thick and sits on a 20 mm strap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CADISEN","offers":[{"title":"Titanium \/ Grey","offer_id":60309864907097,"sku":"LL-CADISEN-C7068-TITANIUM-GREY","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1096\/9799\/1001\/files\/cadisen-c7068-1.jpg?v=1793499012"}],"url":"https:\/\/lumeandlug.com\/collections\/cadisen-watches.oembed","provider":"Lume \u0026 Lug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}