We discovered in what state a mechanical watch bought on Aliexpress arrives for only 13.84 euros (promotions included).
For the first time on the channel, we have a Tongji caliber with its original design, without a date (which breaks easily), or automatic (which by design does not work).
Is it possible to buy a watch for that price and expect it to work properly?
What deficiencies can we expect from this type of watches?
Can it be a good watch to enter the collection of mechanical watches with a minimal investment?
Can we make it useful in our day to day or can it only be useful as a learning platform for watchmaking techniques?