Got my SD1953 at the end of 2023 direct from Steeldive site. Arrived in two weeks. Well packaged. Plastic and foam case keeps it well protected. Mine has black face and bezel. Clasp is milled now. Had a jeweler size it as uses push pins on links. Comes with a tool but didn't want to mess it up. Cyclops aligns fine on mine. Wears very well at 40mm on my 7.5" wrist. I have a SD1979 homage of a Squale 1521 with same NH35 movement for last 2 years. Reliable & accurate. I give them 30 winds every other day as I'm a desk diver. Sit in car then at a desk. Apart from dog walks I don't move much to keep the movement wound. Cannot overwind NH35 unlike more spendy PT5000 on San Martin or SW200 on Chronos. NH35 is accurate enough for me at 1min/mth. I hack for monthly date changes for settiing 30 day months. A quartz is set and forget. An automatic has some faffing needed. But no batteries ever is a plus.
However, Steeldive use Malaysia TMI NH35 movements not Japan SII NH35 movements so there is less QC and more variability. Got a SD1934T as Explorer homage. Gains 10 sec/day. SD1953 as my Submariner homage tracks to COSC level on my Watch Accuracy Meter phone app. I use my SD1953 to synchronise my SD1934T daily as it'd gain a minute a week so I can't leave it all month before resetting it like I can with my SD1953. But you're not paying Seiko prices so get a Seiko like movement not a Seiko movement. On Seiko homages will get the SD1994 with Orange dial on Jubilee bracelet next as a near perfect Seiko SKX007 homage at 1/5th of the cost as a GMT. Can put up with variable accuracy on TMI QC vs SII QC. Maybe lucky like I was with SD1953 or unlucky with SD1934T. Good job the SD1934T is a stunning Explorer homage very wearable design or I'd move it on with its accuracy. Would be enough to annoy someone used to Quartz accuracy as better than COSC.
I have the black version. I immediately swapped the bracelet for a Parnis one with glidelock. The bezel on mine also is very loose. The date magnifier is miss aligned but does it's job quiet well. The lume initially is bright but fades a couple of hours later.
Got mine last week and I a few of this homage design and this is by far the best. + or - 5 seconds 24 hours, crystal, screw crown and the build quality just feels really really good. AT a quoted 300m with Seiko inside , an amazing lume - better than a Rolex I have this is a watch not to sleep on. A true everyday auto which price-wise will not make you nervous wearing it. Steeldive nailed it.
Older video I know but I’m thinking of picking one of these up. After you had this for a while how is it holding up? Still keeping good time? Any water issues? Thanks in advance.
couldnt agree more. i HATE scratches and dings on watches and this watch is perfect for me. After a year of daily wear it still looks brand new. crystal, case, and bezel and absolutely bombproof. still need to get some solid endlinks for the jubilee bracelet i have for it.
nice vid, thanks. The lug to lug on the ali express listing says 20mm. Does that mean I the milled clasp should be 20mm too? I see you've written 18mm in the description is why i ask.
Thanks. Do you mean the lug width? If so, yes the lug width is 20mm, but the bracelet tapers down to 18mm at the clasp. That's why you need the 18mm version.
I've got a SD subby comex homage and the bracelet had same issues but I've just brushed the bracelet with a scotch brite pad and everything was totally satisfying!
How good does it wear compared to sd1970? My wrist diameter is 6 1/2 inches. flat top wrist area is around 51mm. Which one should fits better on my wrist?
I'd say that the SD1970 will probably wear a bit better due to the slight curvature of the case and shorter lug to lug. Especially when you take into account the female end links. Whereas the SD1953 has male end links, effectively increasing that lug to lug even more.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR thanks! From the picture and video I think I like the sd1953 better. But maybe it will looks odd on my wrist. I'm interested in the day date sd1979w version too because of the day of the week
@@tendousj Well if you have a look at when I have it on my wrist in the video you can get a rough idea of how it will wear on yours. I have a 7" wrist for reference.
The bezel on my model is atrocious, tons of play and with light pressure it will jump back a click. I also ordered their Oris 65 bronze homage and it arrived with the bezel falling off, and am still fighting them to get it fixed/refunded 3 months later.
@@doguk34c That's weird. Perhaps you got a dodgy one. As you can see from the review mine is definitely blue. I'd open a dispute with AliExpress if it's not right.
Very informative video mate, thank you! Too bad for those bracelet QC issues and that cyclops being so crooked., otherwise the watch looks good. Good to see they are getting better on the lume department, at least they give you the same colour lume on the dial and bezel insert now :). Not yet on the same level of the San Martin Subby homage from what I can tell.
I'd say San Martin. They have far better QC in my experience. Also the overall quality is just a step above Steeldive. Which is obviously reflected in the price difference.
Hey. I want to buy a blue diver. What would you recommend? addiesdive captain willard blue, This one, Parnis blue submariner, bliger blue sub(has a nh35) or the pagani design one?
From my experience, Addiesdive and Steeldive are slightly better quality, on the whole. Than Parnis and Pagani. So I'd probably lean towards them. Hopefully that helps you make your decision.
I'm considering a quartz Addies sub homage, would it have a thicker case to house a miyota movement? love the channel. I am trying to buy a quartz diver through aliexpress, any advice or recommendations ?
I don't think I've reviewed any quartz divers from AliExpress. I know I've done a pilots watch and dress watches too. But I can't think of a dive one. Sorry.
I've had one of those for over a year and mine did not have any issues with the cyclops and it's still running like a dream but I do not dive or swim if I did I wouldn't trust it to maybe hold up to water' I've also purchased a San Martin Water Ghost V3 NH35a movement and sapphire dial cover and cyclops and the build quality is beautiful and it also the movement is spot on and it looks and wears like a watch you would expect to pay a lot more for, I'm currently saving my pennies for a San Martin Carved bronze watch with green gradient dial and leather strap but with a SW200 movement but it is also available in NH35a or Pt5000' but they quit expensive and the better the movent the more expensive the watch costs it's also available in a few other colour's in either solid colour dial or the same colour in a gradient option..✌️🧐🇬🇧🇺🇦
That's good to know. I'm glad you're enjoying yours. You're absolutely right about San Martin as well. I'd personally opt for the PT5000 over the SW200, as they are both clones of the ETA 2824 anyway. Albeit that the SW200 is Swiss and the PT5000 is Chinese. In my experience though they perform pretty the same. I've had some of the PT5000 powered watches for a couple of years now too.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR If price is a nonfactor, which is better, nh35 or pt5000? I want a watch that’ll last a long time. I’m worried that a pt5000 won’t last as long as an nh35 or is this worry unfounded?
@@bonnwilliams1106 If having a hi beat movement is important to you, then I'd go for the PT5000. I've got quite a few watches with them in. Some of which I've had for a couple of years now. No issues so far.
Great review. Have been wondering about this watch for a bit. Will use your links if I pull the trigger. If the link can be dented, does that mean it has hollow mid links?
I got mine for $99 and then bought another bracelet off of AliEx for $24 that is fully brushed with a machined clasp. Big difference...insofar as taking away the downsides of what is a terrific value for the watch itself. The listing on AliEx states "Watch Accessories fit Rolex Daytona Black Green Water Ghost Submariner Watch Bracelet Belt 20mm 21mm Matte Stainless Steel Band"
Nice review! Seeing these QC issues and the overall quality, it does seem to be a step below their Willard homages. Hopefully they improve this model in upcoming versions.
Forgive me, but is yours defective, or is it the SD 1953 Steeldive model defective? I would like to understand more why I would like to purchase it. Thanks in advance for your reply
I wonder if Steel dive and San Martin are the same company. My San Martin came in the same box with the same stuff and the watches build quality are very similar. Great video man.
I'd suggest getting a hollow end link one. You can try the PD1662 jubilee bracelet, but I'm not sure if the end links would fit because I got one for my san martin sub but the end links didn't fit, then again the San Martin is a thin watch compared to the rest of the homages
Reviewers all do the same thing: Spend WAY too much time on the bracelets. Listen, we get it. for 200 or 300 bones, we are getting a crap bracelet. That's where the homage brands all cut corners to get the costs down. And that is where we WANT them cutting the corners, so they can put the quality in the watches themselves. The first thing IDO when I buy an homage watch, is go somewhere else and buy a band, strap or bracelet for it, in full knowledge that the ne that comes with the watch will be going in the trash. And then, I check out reviews on the thing, and have to sit through what seems like 22 hours of the reviewer bitching about the bracelet. WE KNOW! I am not picking on you, friend, because every watch reviewer around does the same thing. Just understand, none of us are planning to keep the bracelets on this level of watch.
I get what you're saying, but some people will keep it on the original bracelet. So they want to know what it will be like. Also I've had other homages which which aren't much more than this, which have pretty good bracelets and milled claps too. So they can vary from brand to brand.
great review your points on the quality are spot on they really need more QC I would have sent it back love steeldive but i buy mine from the UK outlet he seems spot on
Great review, what's your thoughts on how it compares against the pagani design? I stayed away from this one as I felt it may be the same as the pagani sub with the bezel being loose. Also, have you got the san martin sub in? You would be amazed at how different that looks in comparison while homaging the same watch
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Nice review, I reckon for me it'd be between these two for all-blue divers atm, subbies and all. Lovely yet different hues. This looks better on vid than Ali photos. Usual question is whether the SM is worth over double. Pretty hard to answer Yes at this point.
The San Martin is better, but I'd also agree that the Cronos is better than that. I did a review on the Cronos of you haven't already seen it, here's the link. ruclips.net/video/5wxT5QK15cM/видео.html
With those QC issues I would be returning rather than accepting a modest refund. Thanks for the review as I was impressed by the spec but won't be buying one now.
So this is how they manage to offer a metal bracelet at the same price as a rubber strap: including a a clasp with pressed swing arms. Edit: the printed Steeldive Logo isn't the worst one to put on a Submariner style watch. Edit 2: I think the fact that the polished middle links are smudge magnets is worse than one slightly dented middle link.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR If it was a real rolex that cost 15000...then yeah...be VERY picky about it, but a sub 100 dollar homage watch??? what do you expect.
These brands!!! The QC on them is so hit and miss!!!! Weird dented link?!?!? The look of the watch is great! Bezel action..... hmmmm overall with all the divers you have where does it sit in the pecking order for best mechanical divers under £100? 300 m WR isn’t to be sniffed at!
That's a tough one... As most of the divers I have are over £100 and the ones that are under all have little niggling issues. Out of the ones I've tried I'd probably say the Phylida GMT. Because out of the sub £100 ones that's the only one that doesn't have any QC issues.
@THE MAD WATCH COLLECTOR That's true. But I've got a couple of Phylida watches now and both have no QC issues at all. In comparison I've got 3 Steeldives and only 1 of them doesn't have a QC issue.
If I remove the cyclops then the only real issues is the dented link. So I thought £10 was fair to be honest. I could have returned it for a full instead, if I wanted too.
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Got my SD1953 at the end of 2023 direct from Steeldive site. Arrived in two weeks. Well packaged. Plastic and foam case keeps it well protected. Mine has black face and bezel. Clasp is milled now. Had a jeweler size it as uses push pins on links. Comes with a tool but didn't want to mess it up. Cyclops aligns fine on mine. Wears very well at 40mm on my 7.5" wrist. I have a SD1979 homage of a Squale 1521 with same NH35 movement for last 2 years. Reliable & accurate. I give them 30 winds every other day as I'm a desk diver. Sit in car then at a desk. Apart from dog walks I don't move much to keep the movement wound. Cannot overwind NH35 unlike more spendy PT5000 on San Martin or SW200 on Chronos. NH35 is accurate enough for me at 1min/mth. I hack for monthly date changes for settiing 30 day months. A quartz is set and forget. An automatic has some faffing needed. But no batteries ever is a plus.
However, Steeldive use Malaysia TMI NH35 movements not Japan SII NH35 movements so there is less QC and more variability. Got a SD1934T as Explorer homage. Gains 10 sec/day. SD1953 as my Submariner homage tracks to COSC level on my Watch Accuracy Meter phone app. I use my SD1953 to synchronise my SD1934T daily as it'd gain a minute a week so I can't leave it all month before resetting it like I can with my SD1953. But you're not paying Seiko prices so get a Seiko like movement not a Seiko movement. On Seiko homages will get the SD1994 with Orange dial on Jubilee bracelet next as a near perfect Seiko SKX007 homage at 1/5th of the cost as a GMT. Can put up with variable accuracy on TMI QC vs SII QC. Maybe lucky like I was with SD1953 or unlucky with SD1934T. Good job the SD1934T is a stunning Explorer homage very wearable design or I'd move it on with its accuracy. Would be enough to annoy someone used to Quartz accuracy as better than COSC.
I had one in last week and the bezel was so rough, but they did say when I emailed them that they'd improved the bezel massively since then
It's not terrible by any means, don't get me wrong. Perhaps I've just been spoilt by the San Martin 62mas. Because that really is fantastic.
Been waiting for someone to do a review on one of these! Thanks!
Hopefully you found it useful then.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I definitely did!
@@funkmon I'm glad you did.
I have the black version. I immediately swapped the bracelet for a Parnis one with glidelock. The bezel on mine also is very loose. The date magnifier is miss aligned but does it's job quiet well. The lume initially is bright but fades a couple of hours later.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Got mine last week and I a few of this homage design and this is by far the best. + or - 5 seconds 24 hours, crystal, screw crown and the build quality just feels really really good. AT a quoted 300m with Seiko inside , an amazing lume - better than a Rolex I have this is a watch not to sleep on. A true everyday auto which price-wise will not make you nervous wearing it. Steeldive nailed it.
Older video I know but I’m thinking of picking one of these up. After you had this for a while how is it holding up? Still keeping good time? Any water issues? Thanks in advance.
It's still holding up well. No issues at all.
couldnt agree more. i HATE scratches and dings on watches and this watch is perfect for me. After a year of daily wear it still looks brand new. crystal, case, and bezel and absolutely bombproof. still need to get some solid endlinks for the jubilee bracelet i have for it.
Toby,
Did u get the blue like this video review? If So, does it look as nice in person as it does in this review?
Thanks in advance!
Bill
ATL
No issues with the one I got. For the price it's truly an outstanding watch and yes, you can buy it today with milled clasp and nicer bracelet.
That's good to hear.
nice vid, thanks. The lug to lug on the ali express listing says 20mm. Does that mean I the milled clasp should be 20mm too? I see you've written 18mm in the description is why i ask.
Thanks. Do you mean the lug width? If so, yes the lug width is 20mm, but the bracelet tapers down to 18mm at the clasp. That's why you need the 18mm version.
Hey! But after all, the width of the bracelet is 20mm, how did you set the 18mm clasp?
Does the lume last long how many hrs?And how does it compare to the similar pagani lumewise?Thanks
The lume is better than similarly priced Pagani Design watches.
I've got a SD subby comex homage and the bracelet had same issues but I've just brushed the bracelet with a scotch brite pad and everything was totally satisfying!
I might try that at some point.
Will it fit for a 6,5 inch wrist?
I bought the green dial and bezel with rubber strap for $50 USD on Ali Express today. For that price with those specs, I’m sure it’s worth the money.
Wow that's a great price.
Oh common 😅 stop trying to compare it with more expensive watches ffs. It’s a epic watch for that price..simple as that.
How good does it wear compared to sd1970? My wrist diameter is 6 1/2 inches. flat top wrist area is around 51mm. Which one should fits better on my wrist?
I'd say that the SD1970 will probably wear a bit better due to the slight curvature of the case and shorter lug to lug. Especially when you take into account the female end links. Whereas the SD1953 has male end links, effectively increasing that lug to lug even more.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR thanks! From the picture and video I think I like the sd1953 better. But maybe it will looks odd on my wrist. I'm interested in the day date sd1979w version too because of the day of the week
@@tendousj Well if you have a look at when I have it on my wrist in the video you can get a rough idea of how it will wear on yours. I have a 7" wrist for reference.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR my wrists kind of flats. Based on the picture I I need to think about the size
what is the watch you have on the box in the middle?
It's this one:
s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYYmOmY
My review of it:
ruclips.net/video/Ia0UDjR1OhQ/видео.html
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR cool thanks man
@@davidgutierrez8795 No problem.
The Lume is impressive and the cyclops has nice magnification shame it isn’t lined up though.
Yeah the lume is good. I've actually removed the cyclops now. I have a mod video on it.
plenty of vids show how to remove cyclopes, and a certain type of lighter is needed though
Too bad about the QC issues because that blue is SO pretty. Thanks for the link to the clasp. I've been looking for a good clasp link.
Yeah it is a bit of a shame. I've got a few of these clasps now. They really are great. Especially given the price.
The bezel on my model is atrocious, tons of play and with light pressure it will jump back a click. I also ordered their Oris 65 bronze homage and it arrived with the bezel falling off, and am still fighting them to get it fixed/refunded 3 months later.
That's not great. I hope you get it sorted out.
I guess in your case stay with Swiss watches over 1000 bucks
is she waterproof 300m? can we do swimming?
Which would.you recommend pagani design sub with miyota or this one?
I'd say this one. I much prfer the NH35 over the Miyota 8215.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR thanks i think i'll buy this one over the pagani.
Watch band bercle 18mm?
Yes, the link and size are in the video description. I always include all the relevant links in the video descriptions.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR thank you!
@@doguk34c No problem.
bought it. Dial color is
It's purple. I thought it was blue. ㅠ
@@doguk34c That's weird. Perhaps you got a dodgy one. As you can see from the review mine is definitely blue. I'd open a dispute with AliExpress if it's not right.
Very informative video mate, thank you! Too bad for those bracelet QC issues and that cyclops being so crooked., otherwise the watch looks good. Good to see they are getting better on the lume department, at least they give you the same colour lume on the dial and bezel insert now :). Not yet on the same level of the San Martin Subby homage from what I can tell.
No, they're definitely not on the same level as San Martin. But then that's reflected in the price I guess.
How does this compare to the invicta pro diver?
I don't know as I've not tried out the Invicta, sorry.
Why they went with Polished end links is beyond me.. Other than that it looks GREAT!!!
In your opinion which homage is better san martin ? or steeldive ?
I'd say San Martin. They have far better QC in my experience. Also the overall quality is just a step above Steeldive. Which is obviously reflected in the price difference.
unfortunate about the dent & misaligned cyclops, but love their lumed inserts
Yeah it really is. Because otherwise it's a nice watch.
If you remove the cyclops, would you video it? I'd be interested to see it, as id remove it on mine too if I had one.
I could give it a go I guess. Once I figure out the best way to do it that is.
Honest Watch Reviews I followed a video that Watch Complications put up using a torch- worked perfectly on my two Heimdallr pieces!
@@harshatit9969 I'll have to get a torch first though.
Do you think it's wearable on 6" wrist?
That's for you to decide. For reference, I have a 7" wrist.
Hey. I want to buy a blue diver. What would you recommend? addiesdive captain willard blue, This one, Parnis blue submariner, bliger blue sub(has a nh35) or the pagani design one?
From my experience, Addiesdive and Steeldive are slightly better quality, on the whole. Than Parnis and Pagani. So I'd probably lean towards them.
Hopefully that helps you make your decision.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR tnx for the reply!
Get yourself a blue Squale, 1545 model. For the price you get ceramic bezel, ETA movement, sapphire, and clean bracelet
@@mrlong6267 That's quite a bit more expensive though.
I'm considering a quartz Addies sub homage, would it have a thicker case to house a miyota movement? love the channel. I am trying to buy a quartz diver through aliexpress, any advice or recommendations ?
I don't think I've reviewed any quartz divers from AliExpress. I know I've done a pilots watch and dress watches too. But I can't think of a dive one. Sorry.
Can you recommend a clasp with glidelock for this watch? Must also be 18mm?
If you look in the video description,, there's already a link to one there.
I've had one of those for over a year and mine did not have any issues with the cyclops and it's still running like a dream but I do not dive or swim if I did I wouldn't trust it to maybe hold up to water' I've also purchased a San Martin Water Ghost V3 NH35a movement and sapphire dial cover and cyclops and the build quality is beautiful and it also the movement is spot on and it looks and wears like a watch you would expect to pay a lot more for, I'm currently saving my pennies for a San Martin Carved bronze watch with green gradient dial and leather strap but with a SW200 movement but it is also available in NH35a or Pt5000' but they quit expensive and the better the movent the more expensive the watch costs it's also available in a few other colour's in either solid colour dial or the same colour in a gradient option..✌️🧐🇬🇧🇺🇦
That's good to know. I'm glad you're enjoying yours. You're absolutely right about San Martin as well.
I'd personally opt for the PT5000 over the SW200, as they are both clones of the ETA 2824 anyway. Albeit that the SW200 is Swiss and the PT5000 is Chinese. In my experience though they perform pretty the same. I've had some of the PT5000 powered watches for a couple of years now too.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR If price is a nonfactor, which is better, nh35 or pt5000? I want a watch that’ll last a long time. I’m worried that a pt5000 won’t last as long as an nh35 or is this worry unfounded?
@@bonnwilliams1106 If having a hi beat movement is important to you, then I'd go for the PT5000. I've got quite a few watches with them in. Some of which I've had for a couple of years now. No issues so far.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Thank you for the response, you have earned another subscriber!
@@bonnwilliams1106 No problem at all. Thanks for the sub 👍
My model arrived perfect, but still had that stamped clasp. The cyclops is actually rather good
You can pick up a cheap replacement clasp. The link is in the description.
Great review. Have been wondering about this watch for a bit. Will use your links if I pull the trigger.
If the link can be dented, does that mean it has hollow mid links?
I'm 99.9% sure they aren't hollow. Which is what makes it more weird.
For the cost, there’s nothing to complain about.
Unlucky about the QC. Seems like everyone has slightly different problems with theirs. There’s no consistency with the inconsistencies!
Consistently inconsistent.
Is the milled clasp 18mm? Getting one for mine.
Yes it's the 18mm one.
Love your channel! Can you review the Cadisen C1032? Looks like a great watch
Thanks very much.
I've actually already reviewed it. It's an older video though.
ruclips.net/video/wjZhVjzSdbc/видео.html
Honest Watch Reviews Thanks! Love your Cadisen reviews - keep em coming!
I got mine for $99 and then bought another bracelet off of AliEx for $24 that is fully brushed with a machined clasp. Big difference...insofar as taking away the downsides of what is a terrific value for the watch itself. The listing on AliEx states "Watch Accessories fit Rolex Daytona Black Green Water Ghost Submariner Watch Bracelet Belt 20mm 21mm Matte Stainless Steel Band"
Do you have a link to the bracelet you got?
20mm NO LOGO Matt Silver
Do you have the link to it?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Every time I post link, the RUclips algorithm removes it.
If you're on Instagram could you send me it on there please?
Great review as usual! Nice looking watch too.
Thanks you very much Sir .
Fair review ; I've just ordered one at a decent 11/11 price. What size milled clasp do I need to order ?
It's the 18mm one.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Thank you for such a prompt response.
No problem 👍
Thank you for another great review 😊👍
Thank you again for watching 👍
Nice review! Seeing these QC issues and the overall quality, it does seem to be a step below their Willard homages. Hopefully they improve this model in upcoming versions.
Forgive me, but is yours defective, or is it the SD 1953 Steeldive model defective? I would like to understand more why I would like to purchase it. Thanks in advance for your reply
I just got a bad example I think.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Thanks so much. I would like to buy it from the Steeldive Uk site
Have you tried the Cadisen Neptune submariner homage? Looks like good bang for Buck with Seiko movement. Great video's by the way. Keep it up! Subbed
No I haven't tried that one. I might have to have a look at it.
Thanks for watching and subscribing.
Good review, thank you.
Thanks for watching.
Great video! I just ordered a black SD1953 last night. Ordered a milled clasp as well...wonder what will arrive first.
I'm glad you found the video useful. Did you use my affiliate links?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I clicked it and found I saved $25 by negotiating with a different seller I've bought from previously, Next time!
Fair enough.
I wonder if Steel dive and San Martin are the same company. My San Martin came in the same box with the same stuff and the watches build quality are very similar. Great video man.
I don't think so. Lugyou (Cronos) make San Martins watches.
Thanks for the review. Do you know a nice and fitting jubilee for it?
I'd suggest getting a hollow end link one. You can try the PD1662 jubilee bracelet, but I'm not sure if the end links would fit because I got one for my san martin sub but the end links didn't fit, then again the San Martin is a thin watch compared to the rest of the homages
Reviewers all do the same thing: Spend WAY too much time on the bracelets.
Listen, we get it. for 200 or 300 bones, we are getting a crap bracelet. That's where the homage brands all cut corners to get the costs down. And that is where we WANT them cutting the corners, so they can put the quality in the watches themselves.
The first thing IDO when I buy an homage watch, is go somewhere else and buy a band, strap or bracelet for it, in full knowledge that the ne that comes with the watch will be going in the trash. And then, I check out reviews on the thing, and have to sit through what seems like 22 hours of the reviewer bitching about the bracelet.
WE KNOW!
I am not picking on you, friend, because every watch reviewer around does the same thing. Just understand, none of us are planning to keep the bracelets on this level of watch.
I get what you're saying, but some people will keep it on the original bracelet. So they want to know what it will be like. Also I've had other homages which which aren't much more than this, which have pretty good bracelets and milled claps too. So they can vary from brand to brand.
Don’t forget we all have to see the calipers too. It’s not like people can look up the dimensions on their own.
Wish they did a no date version of this
Agreed.
great review your points on the quality are spot on they really need more QC I would have sent it back love steeldive but i buy mine from the UK outlet he seems spot on
I might to try them in future then. What are their prices like?
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR reasonable a bit more but next day delivery and quick communication
Bummer about the cyclops. Looks like it has great magnification.
Yeah it was a bit disappointing.
Would you recommend Steeldive over Pagani?
I'd say the overall quality of Steeldive is slightly better. But in my experience at least the QC of is Steeldive isn't great.
Should of orded from steel dive UK they check them over before sending them out
Great review, what's your thoughts on how it compares against the pagani design? I stayed away from this one as I felt it may be the same as the pagani sub with the bezel being loose. Also, have you got the san martin sub in? You would be amazed at how different that looks in comparison while homaging the same watch
I don't actually have the Pagani to compare it. This is my one and only subby homage at the moment. I am tempted by the San Martin though.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Nice review, I reckon for me it'd be between these two for all-blue divers atm, subbies and all. Lovely yet different hues. This looks better on vid than Ali photos. Usual question is whether the SM is worth over double. Pretty hard to answer Yes at this point.
Which is better this steel dive or the San Martin version?
The San Martin is better, but I'd also agree that the Cronos is better than that. I did a review on the Cronos of you haven't already seen it, here's the link.
ruclips.net/video/5wxT5QK15cM/видео.html
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR very helpful, thank you
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR can I ask you, what makes the cronos better than the San Martin?
@@fractalofgod6324 The fact it has a hi-beat PT5000 movement (San Martin has an NH35 for around the same price I think) and a glidelock style clasp.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR thank you again.
nice review
nice day my friend!
Thanks. You too.
Such a shame about the quality controls. I've had same on pagani. and so annoying. Would be amazing other wise.
It is a bit of shame.
With those QC issues I would be returning rather than accepting a modest refund. Thanks for the review as I was impressed by the spec but won't be buying one now.
I ended up modding it a bit myself.
ruclips.net/video/Bq4-hL8X_ZI/видео.html
I'm really surprised with mine so far. The bezel action sucks, but for the rest I really like it!
This seems to be the issue with Steeldive. Yes you pay less than San Martin... But the the QC is nowhere near as good.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 70 bucks vs 180 bucks... If something is wrong I'll mod it till it's right haha.
@@henryswatches6496 The bracelets on San Martins are a lot better too. Especially the clasps.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR haha the clasp is terrible, but I suppose for the money....
@@henryswatches6496 That's why I always swap them out straight away on Steeldives. Using the one I've linked to in the description.
Steeldive.
Great value for the cash
So this is how they manage to offer a metal bracelet at the same price as a rubber strap: including a a clasp with pressed swing arms.
Edit: the printed Steeldive Logo isn't the worst one to put on a Submariner style watch.
Edit 2: I think the fact that the polished middle links are smudge magnets is worse than one slightly dented middle link.
Yeah I would have preferred a fully brushed bracelet. I guess you could always do it yourself. I might try that at some point.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR You could make a video about it👍
@@AlexanderB. That's not a bad idea.
Its a 100 dollar watch...of course its gonna have small dents here and there...but over all...100% winner in my book.
That's not always the case. I've got other Steeldive watches that are around the same price and don't have those issues at all.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR If it was a real rolex that cost 15000...then yeah...be VERY picky about it, but a sub 100 dollar homage watch??? what do you expect.
These brands!!! The QC on them is so hit and miss!!!! Weird dented link?!?!? The look of the watch is great! Bezel action..... hmmmm overall with all the divers you have where does it sit in the pecking order for best mechanical divers under £100? 300 m WR isn’t to be sniffed at!
That's a tough one... As most of the divers I have are over £100 and the ones that are under all have little niggling issues. Out of the ones I've tried I'd probably say the Phylida GMT. Because out of the sub £100 ones that's the only one that doesn't have any QC issues.
Honest Watch Reviews could’ve been just lucky ? ;)
@THE MAD WATCH COLLECTOR That's true. But I've got a couple of Phylida watches now and both have no QC issues at all. In comparison I've got 3 Steeldives and only 1 of them doesn't have a QC issue.
Still prefer the Pagani Design
Nothing like a pagani design
Very poor QC and £10 refund a joke. Wonder if the UK site pre-checks it's watches before despatch.
If I remove the cyclops then the only real issues is the dented link. So I thought £10 was fair to be honest. I could have returned it for a full instead, if I wanted too.
After buying San Martin watches I just can't buy these lower-grade watches anymore.
Half the video is about the bracelet 😅
Half the watch is the bracelet 😉
San martin are the best budget SUB homage...
SAN MARTIN WATCHS ARE THE BEST OF THE WATCHES THAT COME OUT OF CHINA!!!!!
Yeah San Martin do make really good watches. They are a step above most of the other Chinese brands I've encountered so far.
That cyclops terrible. Unglue and realign it
I already dealt with it:
ruclips.net/video/Bq4-hL8X_ZI/видео.html
You have a very poor sound.
THAT WATCH IS CHINESE JUNK!!!!!!
It's definitely not the best example. But it's not junk. I've removed the cyclops now, so it looks a lot better.