Great little watch. Thank God they changed that horrible logo for this excellent vintage model. Hope they put this stylized logo on ALL their Addiesdive watches. Terrific video. Thanks for all your hard work. ~ cheers.
I have 3 Addisdive watches. I like, and wear them all, but all 3 had sharp edges on the bracelet and lugs. Even the engraved casebacks were rough and sandpaper-like. Not a big problem; I went over the casebacks with a very fine flat file, and the other sharp areas with wet-or-dry sandpaper. Took 5 minutes and now they're smooth and comfortable. Obviously you wouldn't do that to a $5000 watch, or even a $500 one, but then, you probably wouldn't need to.
So it’s not just this one, I was hoping it was as I can’t say I’ve encountered this before. Thanks for your honesty my man and also for your solution, I’m sure it’ll help others 👍👍
I'm one of those complaining about the logo and this is much better 👍. If they put that on the sand dial, I might be regretting my decision to buy a Berny in this sale. Great review, thanks.
That would look very good and I like many others are hoping that they put this logo on many of their dressy type watches from now on. Thanks for watching my friend 👍👍
I was in the camp that wasn't bothered by their logo but, got to say, this definitely works well. Maybe keep the logo for the dive watches and use the print for everything else..? Lovely little watch as well Simon. Probably repeating myself but, I'd love to see stuff like this offered on BoR bracelets. A classic pairing that I struggle to get past haha
Just re-watched after buying the AD2038 on an Ali clearance store for $21.66 + tax. Crazy prices from Manufacturer Direct and Cutesliving stores on a few Addiesdive models.
Definitely seems to be an improvement in quality with their watches lately and the prices are very reasonable as well the logo never bothered me there are only a couple out there that make absolutely no sense Anyways Thanks for sharing as always my friend Looking forward to your days of Christmas videos you are going to keep the tradition alive right Be well my friend 👍
I’m not sure I’ll have time for that my friend and I did re-upload the advent calendar last year and it didn’t do very well. I do however appreciate your kind words and support though - top man 👍👍
I just bought it yesterday 73€ shipped to greece. Thank you for the nice and honest review. I am not much in to homage watches but i really like the Seiko tictac but can not justify for it 450€ + taxes and import fees to order from Japan. And since it is not a widely recognized watch i pulled the trigger, mostly driven by the really low price and the fact that always wanted to see how an oyster case shape feels on th wrist.
I like this watch so much that when you said mineral crystal, I let out an expletive because I probably would have bought it otherwise. This is now the second Addiesdive I really like that has a mineral crystal. Thanks for the great review.
Sorry to hear that my friend. It would have been sweet if it had a mineral crystal but for $100, for what you’re getting, it’s still a great buy IMO. Thanks for watching man 👍👍
Just for comparison, I just picked up one of these on the fall sale for a whopping $52 US. At that price an AR coated mineral glass is just fine. Also I didn't have any sharp edges on my bracelet, so it may have been just a specific run or something. The case logo has some roughness but I believe that's a consequence of the laser engraving that they use and again given the price it's a non-issue. A straight banger of a watch honestly when you consider the Seiko it's copying, which has a lower quality bracelet and no AR coating, costs around $695 US from a dealer currently.
This watch is magnificent! I was looking for a birthday gift for myself and your review was the deciding factor in my decision to purchase this stainless-steel Seiko NH35 masterpiece! Thank you so much for reviewing the Addiesdive AD2038. (I did use your link to purchase.) It is exactly as you said it would be. The case back engraving is a bit sharp, but not annoying enough to make me sand down the edges. I almost didn’t get this watch because of the mineral crystal. I thought about it and came to the realization that, for most of my life, my watches haven’t had Sapphire crystals. This watch is not huge and the chances of me breaking the crystal are slim. Thanks again for your review.
I’m not gonna lie I was all in for one of these until you said mineral crystal especially how high that dome is it will scratch like crazy, such a shame it’s a stunning watch.
The mineral crystal with anti reflective coating gives this AD great clarity. I certainly have no issues with mineral, Hardlex or sapphire. Don't understand what people do to scratch up mineral or any, perhaps I am just careful.
This logo really suits this dressier watch. The dive watches were fine but i wonder what they could do with the pilot watches next, they look a little strange with a dive inspired logo
@@WatchtheTime Oh, no doubt, I will take sapphire if they do it, but in this case it wouldn't be a big deal for me if they don't. This watch exites me a lot, even in it's current form it is quite tempting. It gives me Seiko Baby Alpinist/Hamilton Murph vibes.... Almost bought it yesterday but went for the Seestern S416 instead, it was a tough decision 🥴
Not a bad suggestion at all and ordinarily I would of mentioned the mineral crystal but due to be criticised in the past, I though I’d leave it out this time 👍👍
The logo never bothered me although I would prefer it to be smaller. The name has always bothered me as it is far too long for any watch dial. I would much prefer either "Addies", "ADive" or 4 to 6 Chinese characters rather than "Addiesdive". (Has not stopped me buying 4 of their watches so far though 😍👍
@@WatchtheTime yes I have their "TicTac" version in green sunray dial. They're well made and identical to the original in their design, with the added bonus of the sapphire crystal and screw down crown. Bought it 3 or 4 years ago.
I guess I'm in the minority. I own 5 Addiesdives and really like the original logo. The new signature logo is boring and too small, making the face look vacant . Obviously people don't buy a watch for the logo, but it's unfortunate that they've decided to look like every other watch on the market.
Good to know it’s the same as the original and another sign of just how expensive Seiko’s can be and still have hardlex. Let’s hope a V2 has Sapphire 👍👍
Seiko Tic Tac 35th Anniversary Limited Edition. Japan Market NWW 1849, this watch is a rip-off of a Seiko design, only the name has changed. Chinese micro brands have no imagination, it is easier to steel the ideas of others; shame on all of them.
Dial and hands yes, case is completely different. Case is a straight Rolex OP case, with jubilee bracelet, so a mish-mash of Seiko and Rolex, not a straight TiCTAC ripoff…
Great little watch. Thank God they changed that horrible logo for this excellent vintage model. Hope they put this stylized logo on ALL their Addiesdive watches. Terrific video. Thanks for all your hard work.
~ cheers.
I’m glad you like it my friend and I also really appreciate you watch - thank you 👍👍
I have 3 Addisdive watches. I like, and wear them all, but all 3 had sharp edges on the bracelet and lugs. Even the engraved casebacks were rough and sandpaper-like.
Not a big problem; I went over the casebacks with a very fine flat file, and the other sharp areas with wet-or-dry sandpaper. Took 5 minutes and now they're smooth and comfortable.
Obviously you wouldn't do that to a $5000 watch, or even a $500 one, but then, you probably wouldn't need to.
So it’s not just this one, I was hoping it was as I can’t say I’ve encountered this before. Thanks for your honesty my man and also for your solution, I’m sure it’ll help others 👍👍
I'm one of those complaining about the logo and this is much better 👍. If they put that on the sand dial, I might be regretting my decision to buy a Berny in this sale. Great review, thanks.
That would look very good and I like many others are hoping that they put this logo on many of their dressy type watches from now on. Thanks for watching my friend 👍👍
they put it now on new ad2059
I was in the camp that wasn't bothered by their logo but, got to say, this definitely works well. Maybe keep the logo for the dive watches and use the print for everything else..?
Lovely little watch as well Simon. Probably repeating myself but, I'd love to see stuff like this offered on BoR bracelets. A classic pairing that I struggle to get past haha
I think you make a great suggestion with the logo and I too hope they do that. A BoR style bracelet would also look very cool 👍👍
This watch looks really high end with that updated logo. Classy!
Shame it's not a sapphire crystal, otherwise it would be added to my collection.
I hear you man, if this one had sapphire crystal I think it would sell like hot cakes, no doubt. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍
Just re-watched after buying the AD2038 on an Ali clearance store for $21.66 + tax. Crazy prices from Manufacturer Direct and Cutesliving stores on a few Addiesdive models.
Thanks for the info man. That is indeed crazy prices for such a good watch - good score mate 👍👍
Looks like a Seiko sports/dress watch for one-quarter to one-third of the cost.
I just bought one for US$84, including 6% US sales tax.
Good shout mate. I’m sure you’ll love your new watch and thanks for watching 👍👍
It’s a homage to the Seiko Tictac
Definitely seems to be an improvement in quality with their watches lately and the prices are very reasonable as well the logo never bothered me there are only a couple out there that make absolutely no sense Anyways Thanks for sharing as always my friend Looking forward to your days of Christmas videos you are going to keep the tradition alive right Be well my friend 👍
I’m not sure I’ll have time for that my friend and I did re-upload the advent calendar last year and it didn’t do very well. I do however appreciate your kind words and support though - top man 👍👍
i have the 2118 and 2119 and really impressed with both.
Nice one mate, both are very good watches, enjoy my friend 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime cheers and thanks for the regular watch review videos which are always really helpful.
No problem at all mate - thanks for watching 👍👍
I just bought it yesterday 73€ shipped to greece. Thank you for the nice and honest review. I am not much in to homage watches but i really like the Seiko tictac but can not justify for it 450€ + taxes and import fees to order from Japan. And since it is not a widely recognized watch i pulled the trigger, mostly driven by the really low price and the fact that always wanted to see how an oyster case shape feels on th wrist.
Nice one mate. I’m sure you’ll love it - enjoy 👍👍
Didn’t think I'd ever see a Seiko TicTac homage. Pretty much a complete copy.
Oh WOW, I see what you mean and yes, it does indeed look very similar. The biggest difference from what I can see being the price 👍👍
Yes it is homage of the Seiko × Tic Tac.
I like this watch so much that when you said mineral crystal, I let out an expletive because I probably would have bought it otherwise. This is now the second Addiesdive I really like that has a mineral crystal. Thanks for the great review.
Sorry to hear that my friend. It would have been sweet if it had a mineral crystal but for $100, for what you’re getting, it’s still a great buy IMO. Thanks for watching man 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime I’m stupid clumsy. My Seiko’s with mineral look horrendous…
Just for comparison, I just picked up one of these on the fall sale for a whopping $52 US. At that price an AR coated mineral glass is just fine. Also I didn't have any sharp edges on my bracelet, so it may have been just a specific run or something. The case logo has some roughness but I believe that's a consequence of the laser engraving that they use and again given the price it's a non-issue. A straight banger of a watch honestly when you consider the Seiko it's copying, which has a lower quality bracelet and no AR coating, costs around $695 US from a dealer currently.
Perhaps but I’ve had sharp edges on an awful lot of AD watches at this point. A definite banger though, especially for the price 👍👍
This watch is magnificent! I was looking for a birthday gift for myself and your review was the deciding factor in my decision to purchase this stainless-steel Seiko NH35 masterpiece! Thank you so much for reviewing the Addiesdive AD2038. (I did use your link to purchase.) It is exactly as you said it would be. The case back engraving is a bit sharp, but not annoying enough to make me sand down the edges. I almost didn’t get this watch because of the mineral crystal. I thought about it and came to the realization that, for most of my life, my watches haven’t had Sapphire crystals. This watch is not huge and the chances of me breaking the crystal are slim. Thanks again for your review.
Nice one my friend - enjoy 👍👍
Great video, I've been looking at this addiesdive.
One question, does the dial, being mate black, look like a washed out black in the sunlight?
Good question and no it doesn’t. I really enjoyed spending time with it and aside from the things I mentioned, it’s a great affordable watch 👍👍
Cool, but needs black date wheel with white numbers.
Most definitely mate and is exactly what I said in my ‘pants’ and ‘pukka’ section 👍👍
But the seiko it's based on has a white background on the date
Great Video Great Watch and with a good price but i finished my collection and i dont buy more watches.
I know that my friend and I appreciate you watching and always supporting - top man 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime No problem mate.
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It’s nice. I get vintage Smiths vibes.
I see what you mean 👍👍
Looks good
I’m glad you like it mate 👍👍
Lovely watch. Excellent value.
I’m glad you like it mate 👍👍
Great looking watch but when are they going to get with the program and: 1. Move the date to 6:00. 2. Color match the date wheel. Ruins it for me.
I take your point mate but for the money, I think this is a good offering. As ever, I appreciate your honest feedback, thank you 👍👍
hey, nice vid! i just got mine and realized hands lume color is noticeable different from indexes (more like orange) does yours look the same?
I don’t recall that being the case mate
I’m not gonna lie I was all in for one of these until you said mineral crystal especially how high that dome is it will scratch like crazy, such a shame it’s a stunning watch.
I hear you mate and you’re not the first to say that 👍👍
Awesome good looking watch and great review. I do wish it was Sapphire though.
I’m glad you like it generally and I know what you mean. Thanks for watching mate 👍👍
The REASONABLY PRICED seiko TICTAC wish the date got some frame though
I think a colour matched date would be better, but that’s just me 👍👍
The gloves have arrived!!!! I love the new logo but I would like the sapphire crystal to be added on version two
I know what you mean and indeed they have 👍👍
Good looking watch Simon, but no sapphire is a no go for me.
Sorry to hear that mate but thanks for watching anyway 👍👍
WHY A MINERAL CRYSTAL 🤯 ? blows my mind , such a beautiful watch .
I can’t disagree mate, it definitely deserves Sapphire 👍👍
The mineral crystal with anti reflective coating gives this AD great clarity. I certainly have no issues with mineral, Hardlex or sapphire. Don't understand what people do to scratch up mineral or any, perhaps I am just careful.
@a0r0a7 I too prefer Sapphire but I take your point mate 👍👍
This logo really suits this dressier watch. The dive watches were fine but i wonder what they could do with the pilot watches next, they look a little strange with a dive inspired logo
Very true mate. Let’s hope they alternate the logo for the style of watch it is 👍👍
Is this only color for this model????
I believe so mate 👍👍
Very nice watch except for the mineral crystal.
I think that’s the one big takeaway from most people mate, unfortunately. Thanks for watching though 👍👍
Not everything needs to have a sapphire crystal. The date window is an eye sore though.
V2 no date, dark green gloss dial...shut up and take my money!
I agree mate and on dive watches I can forgive it but on this watch, I think it would just elevate it a touch. Let’s see what a V2 looks like 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime Oh, no doubt, I will take sapphire if they do it, but in this case it wouldn't be a big deal for me if they don't.
This watch exites me a lot, even in it's current form it is quite tempting.
It gives me Seiko Baby Alpinist/Hamilton Murph vibes....
Almost bought it yesterday but went for the Seestern S416 instead, it was a tough decision 🥴
@plamenpenkov2865 it definitely gives me Murph vibes as well, good shout and you’ll love your new S416, it’s a great watch 👍👍
Why mineral? Why Addies? Push pins instead of screws They would sell more with sapphire crystal and screw screws.Just an suggestion.
Not a bad suggestion at all and ordinarily I would of mentioned the mineral crystal but due to be criticised in the past, I though I’d leave it out this time 👍👍
got it on sale for $35, mainly for the bracelet.
Wouldnt pay a dime above $50 otherwise.
I hear you mate and at $35 that is a great price - enjoy 👍👍
The logo never bothered me although I would prefer it to be smaller.
The name has always bothered me as it is far too long for any watch dial.
I would much prefer either "Addies", "ADive" or 4 to 6 Chinese characters rather than "Addiesdive".
(Has not stopped me buying 4 of their watches so far though 😍👍
Sorry to hear that mate but I think this watch certainly shows that they are listening to feedback, so watch this space 👍👍
Lovely❤
I’m glad you like it mate 👍👍
My fav’
I’m glad you like it mate 👍👍
Great video, is this watch a homage of a high end one?
Cheers mate. It may well be but u couldn’t possibly say but please read the other comments 👍👍
ApexRare model is way better imo
Not seen much from them. Have you got one then and would you recommend it?? Cheers 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime yes I have their "TicTac" version in green sunray dial.
They're well made and identical to the original in their design, with the added bonus of the sapphire crystal and screw down crown. Bought it 3 or 4 years ago.
@johnmuthan286 Ah nice one mate. I’ll put it on the list of watches I need to get in, thank you 👍👍
I just picked one up for under 40 quid! Bargain for that money!
Nice one mate - that’s a great pickup for the money 👍👍
I guess I'm in the minority. I own 5 Addiesdives and really like the original logo. The new signature logo is boring and too small, making the face look vacant . Obviously people don't buy a watch for the logo, but it's unfortunate that they've decided to look like every other watch on the market.
It’s fine to like it mate, we all like different things and that makes life a tad more enjoyable and interesting 👍👍
The seiko x tictac it based from also have mineral cristal which deter my from purchasing it, hope they make v2 with sapphire
Good to know it’s the same as the original and another sign of just how expensive Seiko’s can be and still have hardlex. Let’s hope a V2 has Sapphire 👍👍
Seiko Tic Tac 35th Anniversary Limited Edition. Japan Market NWW 1849, this watch is a rip-off of a Seiko design, only the name has changed. Chinese micro brands have no imagination, it is easier to steel the ideas of others; shame on all of them.
I’m sorry to hear how you feel but I do understand. Thanks tor watching anyway mate 👍👍
Dial and hands yes, case is completely different. Case is a straight Rolex OP case, with jubilee bracelet, so a mish-mash of Seiko and Rolex, not a straight TiCTAC ripoff…
Looks good
I’m glad you like it mate 👍👍