Lige Watches: Origin, History, and Reviews

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Lige watches are as eye-catching as they are affordable and can be found in many online stores, but do you really know where they come from?

Due to their low cost, it is easy to deduce that they are Chinese watches, but many of the designs from this brand offer a level of quality that often surpasses their price.

These watches are made of stainless steel with mineral or even hardlex glass in some models, powered by reliable Japanese mechanisms.

In this article, we will unveil all the details about the history and origin of Lige watches and how good they are in terms of quality.

✚ Lige Watches: History and Origin

Lige is a relatively new watch brand, founded in China in 2012 by Zhongshao Huang, a young entrepreneur from the city of Pingxiang.
According to its initials, LIGE stands for Legend Immortality Gorgeous Extraordinary, as the goal of the brand has always been to become a legend in the watch industry.

That’s why the phrase “for dreams” is inscribed on the back of all Lige watches, symbolizing the dream of its creator to design an exquisite watch for each person.

The brand is headquartered in Guangzhou, a city where the factory that produces all Lige watches is also located.

In fact, the name of the company is Guangzhou Lige Watch Co., Ltd., which already gives an idea of its location.

Currently, Guangzhou Lige Watch has a staff of over 100 workers and operates as a subsidiary of the international trading company Shenzhen Kaiser.

Since 2017, the brand has also been present in Europe, which is one of its main markets along with Central America, although Lige watches are sold worldwide.

✚ Are Lige Watches Good?

Lige is one of the Chinese brands that offer better materials and functions in their watches for less money. Therefore, it is not uncommon to find Lige watches made of stainless steel with mineral glass and Japanese movement for just a few euros.

They even dare with automatic watches that they sell at very affordable prices and come with various complications. These are very eye-catching designs that allow you to see the mechanism from the dial and through the transparent case back.

However, we must always bear in mind that these are extremely inexpensive watches whose manufacturing process does not undergo the rigorous quality controls that other brands go through.

This means that the chances of finding a defective unit are higher, although this is not a risk if the watch is purchased in Spain, as the warranty can always be used to exchange it for another one.

In short, you cannot expect the same attention to detail in such a cheap watch, but considering the price, it is worth giving it a try, and if it doesn’t work out, you can always return it.

✚ The Best Lige Brand Watches

In general, most Lige watches are well regarded, although there are always some that stand out above the rest. Here are some of the best ones:

➤ Lige LG-1856 Hulk

One of the brand’s latest innovations is the diver-style watches, mostly tributes to the legendary Rolex Submariner.

These are fully stainless steel diving watches that feature a unidirectional bezel and a generous amount of lume for use in the darkness of the depths.

All models include a screw-down crown and are water-resistant up to 100 meters. In addition, the automatic models have a transparent case back that allows you to see the movement in operation.

➤ Lige Tourbillon Automatic

Among the brand’s mechanical models, tourbillon watches stand out, featuring automatic movement that allows you to see the mechanism in operation from both the front and back.

These watches have a considerable size (42 mm in diameter in this case), made of stainless steel with mineral crystal.

The movement is a 21-jewel automatic movement of Chinese origin with various complications, which, despite its low cost, performs its function.

The advantage of mechanical watches is that they do not require battery changes as they are powered by the movement of the wrist.

It should be noted that the tourbillon in Lige watches (located at 6 o’clock in this model) is not a typical tourbillon, as it is a complication found in watches worth several thousand euros.

However, even though it is a decorative element, it serves as a window through which you can see the movement in operation, which is equally impressive.

➤ Lige Automatic with Moon Phase

This is another of the top Lige brand watches due to its numerous complications. It is a mechanical watch that, in addition to a tourbillon, features a moon phase, complete date, and 24-hour time.

All the subdials on this watch are functional. The colorful dial at the top shows the time of day in a 24-hour format, while the other two subdials indicate the day of the week and month.

It also allows you to see the internal mechanism in operation from both the front and back through the transparent case back. In this case, it also features a Chinese automatic movement.

➤ Lige Chronograph

The brand’s quartz models are usually multifunctional, such as this chronograph watch, which incorporates multiple fully functional subdials.

With its 42 mm diameter, it is also a considerable-sized watch mainly designed for larger wrists.

The movement in this case is a Japanese quartz movement, which is precise and reliable and can operate for several years before the battery needs to be changed.

➤ Lige Ultra Thin

In recent years, the brand has also entered the market for ultra-thin watches, and this model is a good example of that.

With a thickness of only 8 mm and a weight of 63 grams, it is a watch that is barely felt on the wrist, although its 40 mm diameter makes it stand out.

Functionally, it features a Japanese quartz movement, although in this case, it lacks any functions other than the date.

➤ Lige Multifunction Chronograph

Last but not least, one of the brand’s most successful watches: the sporty-style multifunction chronograph.

These are very large sports-style watches that often incorporate a chronograph. In this case, with a diameter of 47 mm, they are not suitable for every wrist size.

Functionally, they use the classic multifunction Japanese movement that the brand often uses in a significant number of its designs. It is a low-cost but quite precise and reliable mechanism.

✚ Prices and Reviews

Among the low-cost Chinese brands, Lige is possibly the one that receives the best reviews from its buyers.
This is mainly due to the fact that they offer watches that appear much more expensive than they actually are, but also because many of their designs fulfill their purpose.

Very few brands can offer automatic or multifunction quartz watches at the price that Lige does. Many of their designs even come presented with a box and instruction manual, which speaks highly of the brand.

Obviously, these are not collector’s watches that will be passed down from generation to generation, but they can certainly perform well if they are not subjected to intensive use.

✚ Best Sellers

Setting aside our personal selection of Lige brand watches, here is a list of the best-selling ones in recent months:

Last update of links and images on 2024-04-28.