Fiyta - History, Models and Owners' Reviews

This watch has a mirror-polished steel case. The glass is sapphire, which is nice. The cream-colored dial offers a very elegant day/night indicator. The applied indexes, as well as the date, reveal a certain quality. The very special handles give the model its personality. Finally, the hands are beautiful and complete the dressy character of the timepiece. If the finesse of the bracelet can be surprising at first, I find that it is consistent with the general subtlety that emerges from the watch.

Bought to replace my CCCP, which disappointed me a lot, this Fiyta brings me complete satisfaction. I already knew the brand, but having a Miyota and especially a sapphire crystal for less than 200 euros is still quite incredible these days. In addition, the bracelet, without being flawless, is of a more than adequate quality for the price. It is still a butterfly clasp and not a pressed metal clasp, which is the most common in this range. However, I preferred to dress the watch with a leather strap by personal preference. The only small flaw of this timepiece is its classicism, but it is also what makes it strong.

This watch is a reissue with some changes of the Fiyta watch that accompanied Taikonauts (Chinese astronauts) into space from 2008. It is a tribute to the watch worn during the first extra-vehicular activity by a Chinese in 2008. Fiyta watches have officially been the watches of the Chinese space program since 2003. They have undergone exactly the same certification tests as the Speedmaster at the time of NASA. The difference on this reissue compared to the original that went into space is a reduced diameter from 54 to 44 mm, a grade 5 titanium case and an 18 carat gold insert. The last difference, which is hidden, concerns the movement. The movement that equipped the Taikonauts' watch was manufactured by Fiyta. For this one, Fiyta chose to use a Valjoux 7750. Reliability, robustness, it is a very famous Swiss movement. The finishes of this watch are perfect, beyond all its characteristics. The grade 5 titanium parts are perfectly machined and even the buckle is of high quality, although it does not have a quick adjustment. The integrated bracelet quickly dives towards the wrist, which makes it easily wearable despite its imposing size. It is also relatively heavy despite the titanium (150 grams). I find this watch very impressive for its price, with very good quality and real legitimacy. In addition to having a second space watch in my collection next to the Speedmaster, this is what made me fall in love.