My heart wants me to buy this sooooo bad, but my head keeps telling me it will look ridiculous on me...If Steeldive down sized the whole package, I think they would get a lot more sales, but hats off to them for producing something so different. Thanks Gary for bringing it to our attention.
@@Zeratsu what are you even talking about? You just ran your mouth without making any sense. It doesn't suit me because that is your opinion, lol, I don't care what you think, you nobody, hence my point stands. You clowns think that you can walk around stating what suits people and what they should do and should like based on your standards that you or your group approve of. Dude, shut up.
I keep looking at my watch, a titanium Pelagos 39 homage. It looks tiny! I actually like the looks of this watch; the huge dial and no rehaut is appealing.
I just bought a watch with 1000m water resistance and it's 14.15mm thick so if the Steeldive really can withtstand 2500bar (25,000m) pressure then at 22.6mm it's relatively thin 😅 Looking forward to the San Martin review as the colour combination is 😍
Watches like this are also excellent nocturnal spouse pacifiers. I used to have a Seapro Scuba Dragon - a 48mm dia + 18mm thick dive watch. My Mrs wouldn't let me wear it at night in case I turned over in my sleep and accidentally gave her a concussion. Happy days...
i have a 260gm 1000m "non-diver". 18mm thick (glass 5mm) but plain convex bezel which matches the curve of the glass so it seems thinner. The case is balanced by a 22mm non tapering solid link bracelet to it actually wears OK.
Two O-Rings under the back cover: the second, Inner O-Ring is only there to compensate tolerances and stop movement holder from rattling around. It doesn't help with water resistance.
What a monster ! Wouldn't it have been the height of irony if this had failed the Herman test Gary?😁 It is a very interesting watch, though I don't think it would look good even on my 8.1" wrist. Definitely suitable for the Incredible Hulk and lots of people will want this just for the fun factor.
Lol. I bought the Cronos 2000m diver. Really nice watch. It's been great for when I wash the dishes or take a bath! This Steeldive is a real monster though. Maybe I'll get one for when I'm in the paddling pool! 😜🇬🇧👍 Great review Gary
Maybe another giveaway? I’d love to own but it’s a little expensive for a steeldive. I guess you could always take it to the metal recycling center and scrap it, probably worth a good sum of money by weight!
don't destroy that beautiful 25000 meter watch.. I love its design.. I hope you will put it up for giveaway one day.. I know I would wear it all summer 😃
thanks for reviewing this oddity of a watch finally! no click bait this time. you need awards! was long waited! i totally would go for a bronze version...like their bronze ploprof😆 well done! youre a legend!
I'm pretty sure that I will never be in depths over 50ft., let alone 25000m, that's insane. That being said, I like the looks of the dial and bezel. The turndown of the lugs is nice. Just a beast of a watch. Nice review.
Ice hockey puck, weapon (knuckle duster or flail), boat anchor, put it under the leg of a wobbly table, the possibilities are endless. I guess at a pinch it could also be used as a watch but that seems unlikely.
Couple of things, ever heard of a track day, unrestricted autobahn or the Nurburgring? Also the Hydraulic Press channel might be interested but you never mentioned getting in touch with them….enough of the sarcasm from me…. Shame they didn’t put the other bezel on it that H20 do.
I think the Steeldive looks better than the H20 Kalmar 2! I don't like the black bezel. 😅 But they could make different versions of this watch, including a smaller version. For example 44mm like the real Kalmar 2. 😅
I don't know... just received my Helm Komodo so between a knoc..homage, (sorry!) and a true tested diver's 300m, I prefer Helm. I have few Steeldive, and it's a rollercoaster of qc. Where I know Helm will back me up anytime. And even with the insane wait time, I would still pick Helm. The last thing is, I don't know.. Steeldive always seems to miss few design cues, which would make them in a true homage category. When you look at H2O, it looks great, but this one is meh, too much misproportions.. Great video though! Thank you.
G I have to say there’s lots to love about it but I find wearing even the Chronos 2000m for any time a work out. Liking some of those bracelets though, for the money. In terms of versatility, how about ice hockey puck or even a curling stone… The “11” at 12 does freak me out a bit. Good fun but certainly niche! Be interesting to see how many others actually review this?
If you want a comparison to this Big Boy, compare it side-by-side to an Invicta HYDROMAX. Due to the overall spec's the HYDROMAX is a better balanced ⌚. Some of the spec's: Case: 52mm Thickness: 26mm - 29mm Lug width: 24mm Lug to lug: 65mm Water resistance: 1000m Standard: Form fitted S/S bracelet with milled clasp and dive suit quick adjuster. Weight: 370g - 454g (depending on model. Movement: Automatic, Swiss Quartz, Swiss Quartz GMT Price: $90 - $500 (depending on model/edition) The weight of the bracelet & clasp do a decent job of balancing out the HYDROMAX on the wrist. Due to the overall dimensions of the HYDROMAX, it doesn't look as top heavy as the featured ⌚.
I actually like the Steeldive. It's visually appealing. Shame you had to get aftermarket bracelets. This thing should have come with a properly balanced form fitted bracelet.
Mi piace anche se probabilmente non lo acquisterò mai e semmai lo acquistassi non sarei certo di indossarlo e non certamente per il peso. Certamente Steeldive fa le cose a regola d'arte...
Just the one thing to note (mine arrived a couple of weeks ago and I love it, it's every bit as mad as it looks) in the video you say "it's a very accurate homage" it's not especially; on the dial the number 10 (in the H2O original) belongs on their 16000m diver, hence 10, as in 10 miles depth rating. This is supposed to be the deeper diving 25000m version, so they've got the wrong dial on it. Maybe they'll fix that in future iterations.
I wasn’t expecting anything like this from Steeldive, and as absurd as it seems, I really like it. It’s a behemoth! Good on Steeldive for stepping out of the box.
Just a tip: I was looking for a review of this watch and couldn't find any. I only found this one by chance. It may be a good idea to put the make and type of this watch in the name and/or description of this video. Good video btw! 👍 btw, what watch is this a homage to?
Was the chain link bracelet supplied for strength rather than design, as this could seriously be used as a professional diver watch it properly tested first.
I'd love to have one of these. To use the most popular adjectives, it is ridiculous and absurd. But, the cost means you have to tie up a not insignificant amount of money in one, and it has such limited wear opportunity, and there's so many watches I want, that it is probably impossible for me to justify getting, at least in the price range they're currently going for. Oh well, maybe some day.
That bezel insert looks so flimsy and out of place with the oversized indexes and hands. They really should have DLC coated the whole bezel and put simple lines or hashes at 5 minute marks. No numbers on the bezel.
Shame on hydraulicpresschannel for not taking you up on the offer. We need to know the facts about whether this is the diver to take with us to Jupiter
My heart wants me to buy this sooooo bad, but my head keeps telling me it will look ridiculous on me...If Steeldive down sized the whole package, I think they would get a lot more sales, but hats off to them for producing something so different. Thanks Gary for bringing it to our attention.
This exactly
Wow, lol, if you like a watch just buy it. Then again, I also have a large invicta that I like wearing from time to time.
Go for the Cronos 2000m diver. Now that's a nice looking diver 👍
@@orangeyellow-me1pz you can like things that doesn't suit you. Are you seriously buy everything you like? I don't think so.
@@Zeratsu what are you even talking about? You just ran your mouth without making any sense. It doesn't suit me because that is your opinion, lol, I don't care what you think, you nobody, hence my point stands. You clowns think that you can walk around stating what suits people and what they should do and should like based on your standards that you or your group approve of. Dude, shut up.
When you opened the watch to show the NH35, it kinda looked like a Humvee with the engine of a Fiat 500 under the bonnet! 😅
😂
I own it, and on the rubber strap it is actually comfortable. They should make a V2 on Titanium, like original.
That's a bedside clock I'd make a little stand for it
Seems like an excellent self defence weapon. Just detach one side of bracelet and you've got a flail.
Flail!
😂 👍🏼
I'm actually wanting to buy a h20 later this year. It's nice to see a homage of such a cool watch
I thought my Addiesdive MY-H6 "Puck" homage, or my Casio GXW-56 "The King", were big. This is truly the "Goliath" of watches!
I love it! Finally a watch that I want to buy that wouldn't look like a teen's or women's watch on me!
I think exactly the same! 😂 I ordered mine yesterday and now I can't wait! 😂
I keep looking at my watch, a titanium Pelagos 39 homage. It looks tiny! I actually like the looks of this watch; the huge dial and no rehaut is appealing.
I just bought a watch with 1000m water resistance and it's 14.15mm thick so if the Steeldive really can withtstand 2500bar (25,000m) pressure then at 22.6mm it's relatively thin 😅
Looking forward to the San Martin review as the colour combination is 😍
It can't. No way.
Oh, and I think if I tried to get through airport security, they'd take it apart to see if I was smuggling something!
Could fit a small family inside it
When placing the listing for the bracelets beside the wrist shots of the watch I had flashbacks to the "Home Shopping Channel." 😂
lol…just showing the prices
Watches like this are also excellent nocturnal spouse pacifiers. I used to have a Seapro Scuba Dragon - a 48mm dia + 18mm thick dive watch. My Mrs wouldn't let me wear it at night in case I turned over in my sleep and accidentally gave her a concussion. Happy days...
Strangely, I think it looks cool on your wrist. I find it very funny I would have to pick between my Credor linealx and this guy every single morning.
i have a 260gm 1000m "non-diver". 18mm thick (glass 5mm) but plain convex bezel which matches the curve of the glass so it seems thinner. The case is balanced by a 22mm non tapering solid link bracelet to it actually wears OK.
Two O-Rings under the back cover: the second, Inner O-Ring is only there to compensate tolerances and stop movement holder from rattling around. It doesn't help with water resistance.
Love it !! First refusal please Gaz.
Hey Chris…email me please
I actually really like the general design. If they made a more reasonably sized model with these looks I'd be all over it.
Love the look of the bezel edge - Victorian steam-age gear vibes
What a monster ! Wouldn't it have been the height of irony if this had failed the Herman test Gary?😁 It is a very interesting watch, though I don't think it would look good even on my 8.1" wrist. Definitely suitable for the Incredible Hulk and lots of people will want this just for the fun factor.
The tyre wedge is a good tip - also an anchor if canoeing or tied to rope and thrown over a branch if need to climb out of a ravine
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
Thanks as always for the entertaining review. I would have never known about this watch otherwise.
My pleasure, thanks for watching!
Big bold diver with, not-so-bold, micro-mini numerals on the bezel. Ponderous
It's actually not bad looking on your wrist, I think the half Milanase strap, last one, looked best, suited the bezel
Lol. I bought the Cronos 2000m diver.
Really nice watch.
It's been great for when I wash the dishes or take a bath!
This Steeldive is a real monster though. Maybe I'll get one for when I'm in the paddling pool!
😜🇬🇧👍
Great review Gary
lol, the Cronos watch is a seriously good watch!
It would make an excellent sea fishing weight. Should water resistant enough as well 👍
Maybe another giveaway? I’d love to own but it’s a little expensive for a steeldive. I guess you could always take it to the metal recycling center and scrap it, probably worth a good sum of money by weight!
Chuck Norris wears this as a daily Beater !!! 😁 I need grab one of these it would be fine on me 7.5 wrist... Great review ...
don't destroy that beautiful 25000 meter watch.. I love its design.. I hope you will put it up for giveaway one day.. I know I would wear it all summer 😃
Holy Mother !
Talk about “ Land of the Giants “….
That’s a ‘lotta STEEL .
I’d drop that right into small vase and keep it on display 😮
Lol
a true tool watch. thanks for sharing, Gary
That's a aragon watch right there. I love it.
I’ve been wearing mine for a few days now, thankfully the bracelet fits me. Surprisingly it quite nice to wear very unique.
thanks for reviewing this oddity of a watch finally! no click bait this time. you need awards! was long waited! i totally would go for a bronze version...like their bronze ploprof😆 well done! youre a legend!
I'm pretty sure that I will never be in depths over 50ft., let alone 25000m, that's insane. That being said, I like the looks of the dial and bezel. The turndown of the lugs is nice. Just a beast of a watch. Nice review.
Thanks
That dial is so big even a blind person can read it! But I love it ‼️
First time I've ever said this but I'd love one, just a bit smaller and thinner.......
lol….something my wife has NEVER said to me!
Ice hockey puck, weapon (knuckle duster or flail), boat anchor, put it under the leg of a wobbly table, the possibilities are endless. I guess at a pinch it could also be used as a watch but that seems unlikely.
lol…amazing suggestions
I'll buy it from ya. Be a great joke watch when I go snorkel this summer.
Email me if you are interested
I've got an Abus bicycle chain lock that would look incredible on this watch.
Wow. Just WOW.
Lol
Great for Streetfighting too!
If it had been around the £100 mark, I might have taken a punt, if only to create a conversation topic, down the pub etc, not at 300 dollars 😮
That's asking a whole lot to get it for 100 bucks.
Couple of things, ever heard of a track day, unrestricted autobahn or the Nurburgring? Also the Hydraulic Press channel might be interested but you never mentioned getting in touch with them….enough of the sarcasm from me…. Shame they didn’t put the other bezel on it that H20 do.
I think the Steeldive looks better than the H20 Kalmar 2! I don't like the black bezel. 😅 But they could make different versions of this watch, including a smaller version. For example 44mm like the real Kalmar 2. 😅
I was curious to see how you were going to sell the "versatility" of this thing, well played.
lol…..thanks! There’s many more uses too! Weapon! Bed side clock!
It's great for diving, you'll just have to leave it on the sea floor if you ever want to surface
Lol
I dig it.
I'd like to see dwarves in tights use this in a hammer-throw competition... as the hammer
Like the originality! I’m getting one🎉
A great alternative to an Invicta lol, nice looking watch but im not brave enough to have this on my wrist, well not until i hir the gym anyway lol
I don't know... just received my Helm Komodo so between a knoc..homage, (sorry!) and a true tested diver's 300m, I prefer Helm. I have few Steeldive, and it's a rollercoaster of qc. Where I know Helm will back me up anytime. And even with the insane wait time, I would still pick Helm. The last thing is, I don't know.. Steeldive always seems to miss few design cues, which would make them in a true homage category. When you look at H2O, it looks great, but this one is meh, too much misproportions.. Great video though! Thank you.
The best watch yet, useful as a watch and a car retainer and so on 😂😂
Lovely new SM by the way 👌🏼👌🏼
Oooh! I was really hoping you’d smash 300g😂
309g on the heavier bracelet 😂
@@ilikewatches GO GARY! GAINZ!
Phoibos Leviathan would be my choice in a larger dive watch ;)
Great Fot Personal Defense 😂
Sweet, I always wanted a watch to dive in the Mariana Trench.
the fact that it uses an NH35A is just... wow. the movement is just a really affordable and that means most of the price is the case and the brand
I mean you’re paying that for the stainless steel itself
Its so versatile, you can use it as an assault/self defense weapon.
G I have to say there’s lots to love about it but I find wearing even the Chronos 2000m for any time a work out. Liking some of those bracelets though, for the money. In terms of versatility, how about ice hockey puck or even a curling stone… The “11” at 12 does freak me out a bit. Good fun but certainly niche! Be interesting to see how many others actually review this?
Definitely NOT a R/Sub homage. Lol! The monster truck of watches.
I love the Cronos Deep Sea homage but this watch is ridiculous! Maybe if it was made of Titanium but even then it's just way too big for me.
If you want a comparison to this Big Boy, compare it side-by-side to an Invicta HYDROMAX. Due to the overall spec's the HYDROMAX is a better balanced ⌚.
Some of the spec's:
Case: 52mm
Thickness: 26mm - 29mm
Lug width: 24mm
Lug to lug: 65mm
Water resistance: 1000m
Standard: Form fitted S/S bracelet with milled clasp and dive suit quick adjuster.
Weight: 370g - 454g (depending on model.
Movement: Automatic, Swiss Quartz, Swiss Quartz GMT
Price: $90 - $500 (depending on model/edition)
The weight of the bracelet & clasp do a decent job of balancing out the HYDROMAX on the wrist. Due to the overall dimensions of the HYDROMAX, it doesn't look as top heavy as the featured ⌚.
The watch is f f f f fugly but it is good fun. Cheers Gary, picking up bracelet number 4.
Great value!
I’m shocked there was free shipping.
lol me too now that you mention it
It's a wannabe ROLEX EXPERIMENTAL DEEP SEA SPECIAL 1953... should have homaged it.. I might have bought one, lol 😆
What do you think of panzera watches,I'm thinking of getting one
Not familiar with them…sorry
Review of the year !!
lol…it’s very early in the year so maybe
If Steeldive is watching this please make a smaller version and remove the 10 from the dial. Make a fitted bracelet too
I actually like the Steeldive. It's visually appealing. Shame you had to get aftermarket bracelets. This thing should have come with a properly balanced form fitted bracelet.
That 2nd bracelet at $6 odd is just incredible value. How can they even make it for so little money?
Really want to know?
Same answer for almost everything from China...
Slaves.
Easy. AI.
They don't have to pay the people who make it.
Mi piace anche se probabilmente non lo acquisterò mai e semmai lo acquistassi non sarei certo di indossarlo e non certamente per il peso.
Certamente Steeldive fa le cose a regola d'arte...
They did do it nicely
I like the idea but it is just a bit to big. I'll wait for the 12,500 meter diver it should be fine as my pool is only 5 feet deep.
It's an Invicta homage. Lol
invicta watch territory
Dont care what ppl say.. that bezel design is a winner..maybe a little thinner. A mans watch written all over it dude. Im ordering one..yeap
Just the one thing to note (mine arrived a couple of weeks ago and I love it, it's every bit as mad as it looks) in the video you say "it's a very accurate homage" it's not especially; on the dial the number 10 (in the H2O original) belongs on their 16000m diver, hence 10, as in 10 miles depth rating. This is supposed to be the deeper diving 25000m version, so they've got the wrong dial on it. Maybe they'll fix that in future iterations.
I wasn’t expecting anything like this from Steeldive, and as absurd as it seems, I really like it. It’s a behemoth! Good on Steeldive for stepping out of the box.
Gary, I'm buying you an apostrophe for the new year😅
lol…thanks
One huge ding magnet.
Just a tip: I was looking for a review of this watch and couldn't find any. I only found this one by chance. It may be a good idea to put the make and type of this watch in the name and/or description of this video. Good video btw! 👍
btw, what watch is this a homage to?
It's a homage of the H2O Kalmar 2! But in my opinion it looks better than the "original". 😅
@@frosty97 Thx man!
@@AllAhabNoMoby no problem!
My SD1982 will arrive tuesday or wednesday. If you have questions, I'm here! ☝️
@@frosty97 I would love to hear your opinion on it. I have a morbid fascination for thick watches. 😄
@@AllAhabNoMoby yeah me too! 😅 I will give you a feedback, when my Wrist Tank arrived. 🙏
Seriously if you wear it for scuba diving the weight does not matter, just don't forget to take off a piece lead from your belt😀
Was the chain link bracelet supplied for strength rather than design, as this could seriously be used as a professional diver watch it properly tested first.
Apparently they tested it 😂
I bought 25,000 of dem to get to dee depth requirements.
Why did they decide to put a 10 but no other numbers on the hour markers?
H20 did it…but not sure why they did it
this would be very beautiful watch if it was
I'd love to have one of these. To use the most popular adjectives, it is ridiculous and absurd. But, the cost means you have to tie up a not insignificant amount of money in one, and it has such limited wear opportunity, and there's so many watches I want, that it is probably impossible for me to justify getting, at least in the price range they're currently going for. Oh well, maybe some day.
If the thickness was reasonable, I would rock that all day long on my 8 inch wrist.
I think h2o does the same watch? so is h2o actually dropshipping?!
No.. minute track?
I'm guessing that Lauri hasn't answered you because his depth simulator probably doesn't reach that level of press-yoo-reh!
Maybe…
Use it as a bed side clock. If muged use it as a weapon that bezel could do some damage to a muggers forehead lol
what is this thing an homage of?
H20 watch
V E R Y F A N T A S T I C ! ! ! 💯👍😀
They supposed to make it titanium not stainless steel 😊
I don’t think it would help much even if it were titanium
This is the self defense tool you take out when people take off their Invictas in a dark alley
A very convincing paperweight, but not really pretty enough for me. Is the paperweight it is copying any better?
That bezel insert looks so flimsy and out of place with the oversized indexes and hands. They really should have DLC coated the whole bezel and put simple lines or hashes at 5 minute marks. No numbers on the bezel.
Shame on hydraulicpresschannel for not taking you up on the offer. We need to know the facts about whether this is the diver to take with us to Jupiter
lol…
I loved the other uses part of the video but despite the versatility I’ll pass on this one.