$95 in the mid-1970s was a hell of a lot of money. It just demonstrates how much value you're getting with the Steeldive and it's a huge improvement on the original Captain Willard watch. For starters, Captain Willard Seiko 6105 had an inferior less accurate Seiko Movement. It was 150m waterproof. It had cheap glass and bezel which was made of aluminium and they were both heavily prone to scratches. The Steeldive uses the more modern Seiko NH35 movement which is more accurate. It is 200m waterproof, has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and a scratch-resistant ceramic bezel and in spite of these improvements, it looks almost identical to the original Seiko 6105 Captain Willard original.
@peteglanton9259
4 ай бұрын
But is the SD1970 really 200m water resistant? I know it claims to be. I’m genuinely asking, as I’ve never had one.
@GunGuy258
2 ай бұрын
Yes it is.
@desmobc
3 жыл бұрын
This is definitely a Seiko killer!
@newhuskytwenty
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe you can't believe until you have one on your hand, yes. Very decent homages with high quality and materials.
@larryfromwisconsin9970
3 жыл бұрын
When I was in US Army Special Forces in the 1980s many of my peers wore Seiko dive watches, those that not own Swiss. I wore a 1969 Omega Seamaster. We weren't allowed to wear quartz watches because we handled demolitions.
@TheSmiler62
Жыл бұрын
Got one......Regulated the Movement to - 1 Second per day.....The best 6105 Homage available in my opinion.....And yes, the Lume is superb.
@mattcameron9349
2 жыл бұрын
Worth noting that Steeldive have now released a new version, the SD1970W, which includes a 'day' complication and comes which the bracelet AND rubber straps as standard. Phenomenal, and every bit as good as my Seiko turtles.
@suheilkaspar8885
11 ай бұрын
I'VE HAD IT 5 MONTHS NOW.. SOLID ROBUST RELIABLE AND PREMIUM BUILT AT A GREAT PRICE! .. WELL DONE STEELDIVE
@mikaeljonsson4686
5 ай бұрын
I´ve had mine for 2-3 weeks now, REALLY happy with it! Def a steal for the 75USD i got it for at sale. Feels just as good as my Citizen Promaster diver that I got from Amazon for around 250USD.
@JasonTheWatchGuy
3 жыл бұрын
I reviewed this last week and loved it! For the price it's such a solid offering from Steeldive! One of the best options in the budget line.
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
@Jason The Watch Guy, Totally agree! 🙂👍
@DinoCorvino
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I love mine. I cannot for the life of me explain how watches are valued, but I like mine a lot.
@joeycan6801
2 жыл бұрын
Mine has no back-play, has a signed clasp, run’s at +6 s/d, the lume was still very bright at 7:00 in the morning, amazing ! I payed mine on special 95$ Canadian from Aliexpress. I love Seiko, but I think they can learn a few things from Steeldive especially when it comes to cost/quality. Great video…Thank You
@karstentopp
2 ай бұрын
Update on the first month with the Captain Willard. Wonderful experience. It took the #1 slot in my extensive collection and has had almost 100% wear time in the past month. Comfy, robust, extremely good lume. The dimensions of the Willard case are just right for me. My only wish is that the minute track should be moved to the rehaut - just like Addiesdive's "Frozen Willard", would make the dial bigger and better. Other than that minor gripe, this is the best GADA watch I have seen in a long time.
@ShinyThings
2 ай бұрын
@karstentopp Thank you for sharing! 🙂👍
@WristWatching
3 жыл бұрын
It's great to see long-term reviews like this. I like the fact you've put the watch through the paces. I've had the SD1970 in my wishlist for months but never pulled the trigger, always thought it would be redundant alongside my SKX. This video just sold me on it, thanks for the review!
@bluidog2
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wearing mine for a week. Love it !
@mylesmooney7505
3 жыл бұрын
I bought on & it’s absolutely savage, put it on a silicone woful strap it’s savage! You really can’t beat this watch , price is unbeatable! Better than my pro master witch I love but loom is outstanding, even shines throw my long sleeved T-shirt.... it’s perfect 👌
@htaehlane5868
Жыл бұрын
The Blue "AddiesDive" version is SPECTACUAR - the radiant blue dial is among the nicest that I have seen. Fit and finish are amazing and +8 sec out of the box - its a keeper!
@nicholasdavies6264
Жыл бұрын
Steeldive watches are superb value for money.
@johnsmith-gs4qf
Ай бұрын
Great watch. I got mine for about $75 on a Chinese website special. Mine came with a rubber strap which was comfortable, but I exchanged it for a metal strap just because I prefer the looks.
@auttiebarnard7691
3 жыл бұрын
I have a bronze and stainless steel version and love them, perfect beaters, respects from South Africa
@Radu.Dascaliuc
3 жыл бұрын
Which one would you choose if you had to pick one?
@swright5690
3 жыл бұрын
Thx for mentioning the bronze one. Just a bit different than the steel one. I like it! Respects from the USA!
@bigrickyt1984
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the blue Willard homage and I’m actually very impressed with it. I’m a big Seiko fan and I have a few of them, it would really take a very keen eye to notice any differences in build quality. It also wears very comfortably on the wrist and can we talk about the lume? Wow! Once charged it lasts longer than most Seiko I own 🤷♂️
@aaronbiddulph1442
3 жыл бұрын
Love my sd1970 the only thing I did was change the clasp for a machined one. Great follow up review👍🏻
@designated_hitter_EGA
3 жыл бұрын
I've seen the growing trend of Seiko's rising cost, and poor quality workmanship. No, Seiko will not get my money until QA improves.
@alansjf33
3 жыл бұрын
This is a nice watch. I almost bought it . I went with the Addies Tuna homage instead.
@YT-hr3xx
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve done the same choice!
@mb3318
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, this watch looks great! Definitely going to buy one myself very soon.
@kman4310
3 жыл бұрын
Hello I am new to your channel. Excellent review. I bought this model in the blue and I absolutely love it. In my opinion for the money nothing comes close. Well worth the money. The accuracy is surprisingly very good and everything lines up beautifully and my one with the blue sunburst dial is outstanding.
@radiocontrolled9181
3 ай бұрын
Stock bracelet has nothing wrong with it and it looks much better than that cheap black strap. Good review!
@bigriceburner
2 ай бұрын
I agree. I’ve got a black Willard about two weeks ago and the bracelet is now milled, there’s less noticeable blue ar, but still plenty to be effective. These new ones have a better cut out for the crown as well. Not to mention the price.. they were $55 shipped to United States June 2024.
@foorcscale
4 ай бұрын
Got one for a absolute steal price during a sale. It is a very good watch. The lume is great, and the general quality is very good. I swapped the bracelet for a rubber strap and it is very comfortable to wear. Once it is on, I find it very hard to take off so I rotate my watches to wear one week at a time.
@ericdoe2318
12 күн бұрын
I’ve got one.. had it for 6 months… nice watch keeps great time. I think it’s about 1 second plus every two days…
@3316xtendedmedia
Жыл бұрын
I have one for two months now,still impressed by it.
@jsenear
Жыл бұрын
I was taking my new Steel Dive 1970 off in the bathroom and dropped it 5 Feet onto the hard tile floor. The buckle on my rubber watch band went flying off in two pieces. The pin and buckle. Took it to my watch station and examined it under good light. Not a scratch or a ding could be found. Then I did a five-hour test comparing it to my computer internet time it was first set by. No damage to the mechanism at all. Reassembled the buckle to the strap and the watch is good as new. Not only is the Steel Dive 1970 one of the best watches you can buy for the money but it is tough as hell also. One last thing. Where else can you find a $120.00 watch that has a Lume that lasts all night? Buy is and we will compare lume duration. Glad I was not wearing my tritium watch. That would be an entirely different story.
@sellsidedream8766
3 жыл бұрын
I bought a black one - its got the best lume I have seen on any watch - will wear it as a beater watch when working on the car or the boat or having a BBQ on the beach
@jeffreyalbarandorivera9750
2 жыл бұрын
For evaluation of time don't. be surprise because the movement is still seiko. NH35 and 4R35 is basically the same.
@spygog1
3 жыл бұрын
The watch is stunning!!!, I bought the green one with the green rubber strap. I couldn’t find the perfect fit with this strap and I changed it with the black waffle strap you proposed on this video. Bang!!! I found the perfect and comfortable fit!!!!! Thanks for the suggestion!!!!
@ToddB987
3 жыл бұрын
I picked the watch up and received a couple of weeks ago. Very nice!!! Love the vintage look. Keeping great time too . Also like the fact that it’s viable dive watch and expecting it will hold up for many years to come.
@DZ_AU
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Seiko Prospex King Turtle (SRPE03K1), Mini Turtle (SRPC35) and Prospex Solar Tuna (SNE497J) that I all love... but this effortlessly beats them all in terms of specs for the money. The SD1970 is the perfect size, features bombproof NH35 power in a timeless design, and with a ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal and crazy lume... all for AUD130 delivered in a week! Not a fan of the bracelet (less of the clasp!) but stick it on a Tropic or Waffle and it offers insane value and comfort while also honouring the original aesthetic. Great review!
@dirkdutzmann9250
Жыл бұрын
I got a used one in black and I´m very happy with it. I´m so much happy with it, that I have to I got the blue and the green one too, and all of this watches made me happy! Great watches, friendly price and extreme good quality! I have "some" other watches and originales Seikos, but the black Steeldive is my absolute favourite!!! She is just incredibly comfortable to wear, which is what makes it so special. in addition, the design is absolutely timeless and you can wear it on all occasions without hesitation. One word to the lumes, unbelievable. If I lay it in the evening under a lamp for 30 minutes or more, the lights still work in the morning!!! So get one, it´sa very nice watch and you can´t do anything wrong with it!
@redbarchetta8782
Жыл бұрын
Just picked up the latest version in blue for $60 in this current sale. Great price period.
@vatanseverserkan
10 ай бұрын
I have been using the wristwatch for 1 year, I have not had any problems, as my friend said in the video, it is a full price performance product
@Ericdagreat
3 жыл бұрын
For the rough case-back engraving, take a dremel tool with a polishing wheel, and apply tiny amounts of metal polishing cream such as Blue Magic, or Simichrome, and set speed at slightly fast, and polish away without getting the case-back hot... Warm is good. Keep applying until you get it at a smooth, comfortable finish, wash, and that's it. The engraved section will feel very smooth, and will match the rest of the chrome colored case-back. The engraving will still be there, but will not feel rough, but do not over do the polishing. You can also take a polishing cloth such as Cape Cod, and just swirl around to shine the case-back nice and even after using the dremel. Enjoy!
@mylesmooney7505
3 жыл бұрын
You can’t beat it for that price , worth 3 times that price , I have a citizen pro master as well , delighted with it .
@HuyPham-io4vu
3 ай бұрын
I got two of them, they sit on my wrist so perfect. The updated one has a scissor clasp.
@karstentopp
3 ай бұрын
Mine arrived a few days ago and I also swapped the stainless steel bracelet for a waffle strap. Being used to Pagani Lume, this one's lume is blowing you away. Overall quality seems to be good, I like it. My only gripe is that the area between the lugs is polished, not brushed. But everything else is very well. Definitively a keeperand Steeldive is definitively showing Seiko how to beatthem at their own game!
@ShinyThings
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! 🙂👍
@mylesmooney7505
3 жыл бұрын
I have mine 2 month haven’t taken it of , have other watches but LOVE IT ! Best Buy I have spent ! Worth the buy !
@mylesmooney7505
3 жыл бұрын
I put it on a silicone woful strap ! So comfy!
@coatonfire
3 жыл бұрын
This one goes on the wishlist. It has all i wantfrom a diver,thanx for a lovely simple review.
@Funtasticao
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great reviews I have ordered this watch in April 2020 with an other SD1952T blancpain no radiation homage(quickly sold because of strange 120 click bezel action). I kept this model as a daily beater watch because of its larger wrist presence but wears just perfectly flat and time keeping is quite accurate. Lume is just great. Have put it on a rubber and since Mai i am beating the hell out of it. Swimming in rivers, many 3-5m dive jumps jogging push and pull ups fitness excercices of all kind no signs that this watch is giving up. Probably it will last as long as the nh35 work horse movement.. time will tell..
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
@Funtasticao, Thanks for sharing! Always good to hear about someone else's real experience! 🙂👍
@JogieGlenMait16
2 жыл бұрын
Seiko prices has been very out of reach for me lately. Out of options, I checked this watch out, ordered it, and man, I reconsidered why it took me so long to make the move. Still love Seiko but the quality is not there for the under 200 dollar price range.
@tufelhunden5795
2 жыл бұрын
I have the same watch with the rubber strap, decided I wanted to look just like Captain Willard. 😆 I love it and as I got it for $85 delivered from the Steel Dive Shop on Allie Express I can't complain at all. I love the watch and would feel the new seiko release, while a better watch, isn't worth 10X as much. Great review thanks.
@kenrankin5814
3 жыл бұрын
You were spot on about that soft rubber waffle strap. I got mine yesterday and it is perfect. Thanks for the recommend!
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
@ Ken Rankin, Glad I could help! 🙂👍
@ayupmeducks7609
Жыл бұрын
I have had mine for 5 months, iits been fishing, golfing and at work painting cars. Its still as good as the day i got it. mines on a Nato strap
@nspr9721
3 жыл бұрын
Seiko watches are still excellent but these watches (Steeldive & San Martin) are resetting the bar for affordable quality and performance - practically as good as a Seiko, whose slow upwards trajectory in prices is not doing them any favors. I note the excellent lumed bezels too on their various offerings. I still love Seikos, but a Captain Willard is not worth a grand, bust.
@davidcampleman5116
3 жыл бұрын
Just bought one and for the price and what you get ie sapphire crystal and seiko movement and the lume is great its really well put together looks as good as my sekio special samurai edition divers watch so hats off to steeldive .
@waltermaciel3948
3 жыл бұрын
Obrigado pelo título em português! Ganhou mais um inscrito do Brasil!!!🇧🇷
@ikeman5774
Жыл бұрын
Great review. I am awaiting for mine to arrive soon. This watch has had very positive reviews all over KZitem. I went with the blue dial and bezel, just to be different than the original Captain Willard watch, and because I have a few black dial divers already. Thanks for your honest evaluations.
@the14thearlofgurney84
Жыл бұрын
It's a very impressive watch. I have mine on an aftermarket Max waffle strap though the bracelet is unfairly criticised in my opinion and my clasp is milled, not pressed. The branding is cool, especially on the crown but lacklustre on the dial. It is an incredibly comfortable watch on a rubber strap and manages to float on the wrist, yet mould to it with allowance for wrist movement. Very clever from the original Seiko designers.
@gromit1996
3 жыл бұрын
For the money? Can't be beat. I've worn a lot of watches in my time and this is so well made and spec'd. Money well spent.
@renebense
3 жыл бұрын
I recently bought 5 San Martin watches and a Cronos watch. I love these watches and they are of high quality. I also have around 5 Seiko dive watches. Is it me, or do these Seiko watches suddenly feel cheap? They look like PVD coated base metal watches. Could it be, that Seiko wasn't that good after all? My Samurai outside 'armouring' is never solid steel. No way. It looks stamped base metal PVD coated. Has anybody more insight in this? I just wonder, it doesn't feel good. It doesn't look good.
@papawoody9597
3 жыл бұрын
The North Face - "How big would you like the logo on your shirt to be?" Shiny Things - "Yes."
@LWIN729
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful watch !! 👍👍👍
@philg6757
2 жыл бұрын
I bought one and think it`s a great watch at a great price point. It hasn't missed a beat.
@blancagonzalezgarcia1967
3 жыл бұрын
Enhorabuena, amigo! Magnífica revisión. Me encanta tu canal!
@ccw5886
Жыл бұрын
I have this watch. I put it on a sail cloth and it looks great. I also had the version with no company name logo. (sterile), which I think looks great on this piece. Q. Build =. Fantastic. crown operation= excellent. time-keeping=. blown away by the +1 second per day. it was my time to get lucky obviously. Saying this ,all of my NH35's have come in at between -3 to + 7 per 24 hours so happy days. All in all I think its perhaps the best value watch I have ever owned and with regard to comfort, it just disappears on the wrist, cliche I know but with this watch its just true.
@italolima43
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome watch!! I bought mine on 11.11 sale
@karlsenula9495
3 жыл бұрын
Me too then picked up a waffle strap for it too.
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
@Italo Lima, Thank you for sharing! 🙂👍
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
@Karl Senula, Thank you for sharing! 🙂👍
@karlsenula9495
3 жыл бұрын
@@ShinyThingsFyi I got the original on the black NATO because I knew I was getting the waffle and I figured that the NATO was more reusable for other watches.
@MyRetroWatches
3 жыл бұрын
About to order one hence watching your review. Thanks
@--RSL--
2 жыл бұрын
I ordered the milled clasp for this watch and swapped the signed part from steeldive that has the release buttons to the milled hinge. Took a about a dozen open and closes for it to click in correctly, but is working fine now.
@Roman-mi4yr
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic watch prefer it over the seiko for the price, and the lume excellent, I would probably put it on a nato strap. Great review, I'll probably pick one up.
@renebense
3 жыл бұрын
I viewed both reviews now and was waiting for a negative point, but there isn't any...! OK a pressed clasp, but that's it really. Is this the best € 100,- watch? It seems to be. Is the San Martin twice as good? It is twice the price..! How about the real Seiko homage? Is it 10 times as good? It is 10 times the price. Would be a nice triple comparison review. Yes I think I have to buy this watch as well. Thanks for the review.
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
@Rene Bense, Bracelet clasp, and the blue hue anti-reflective coating, are the two points that could potentially be improved. Other than that - a very well put together watch, and the lume that competes with my San Martin sub homage. Of course, check out other reviewers, always better get a good set of opinions before pulling the trigger 🙂 And also, despite the pressed clasp, I would still recommend getting it on a stainless steel bracelet, because it is easy to get a rubber strap, but not other way around. Thanks for watching and Good Luck! 🙂👍
@PanSearedRibeye68
3 жыл бұрын
Steeldive is simply an upgraded Seiko. It’s Seiko parts with superior Chinese assembly and quality control.
@russellharris5072
3 жыл бұрын
I've had my sterile version now for about eight months and is a great favourite of mine.The lume is still great but the bracelet has been replaced with a canvas Zulu style with the bottom section removed.The bracelet whilst not brilliant,is no worse than can be found on low end Seikos.the value you get from Steeldive is unbeatable imho,I have four now which are all homages.The first I bought was the blancpain fifty fathoms,then the Seiko tuna and the IWC mark nine but the 6105 is tops......................................
@thenande
3 жыл бұрын
I can't make up my mind between black or green, do you have both colours and which colour do you prefer?
@russellharris5072
3 жыл бұрын
@@thenande I have the black as I find the green to be a bit weak.It's really down to the shade of green which is subjective and this particular green didn't appeal to me,plus I don't think Seiko ever made a green one........................
@robertschriek1353
2 жыл бұрын
excellent review, thank you, i just bought the bronze version :-) thank you for including the length of the bracelet and strap, I have a 8 inch wrist so this is very useful info for me! and showing it on wrists of different sizes is just excellent, good example to be followed by other reviewers. you got my subscription and like!
@Mrmarginofsafety
3 жыл бұрын
Good Review, the stats and the impressions as they should all be done.
@rogelioguardia6508
3 жыл бұрын
The watch looks soo good 👍
@jbountalas
3 жыл бұрын
I have the Addies version, just took delivery a few days ago. I've got their Tuna homage as well but this one keeps calling out to me. Initial quality, specs, finishing, for the price, you really can't go wrong.
@martinsmolarik3143
2 жыл бұрын
I bought mine a second hand one in 100% condition for 60 euro...amazing watch
@3rdstone1
3 жыл бұрын
I got my SD1970 like a month or so ago. There was a minor QC issue on mine: The index at six o'clock is a bit rough around the edges which is quite visible if you look close. Not enough issue for me though to go through hassles with warranties, returns etc. Otherwise I think you get a lot of watch for the money IMHO. Case finishing, dial etc looks great. NH35 is a perfectly fine and reliable movement at this price point. Rather that than low entries Miyotas IMHO. I was worried that the classic turtle design would look too big on my broom stick wrist, but since we all know that Seiko's always been the masters of short L2L design, it wasn't a matter. Funny thing is that I instantly ordered a tropic strap for this one, just to feel more 70s. Of course one of the pins in the bracelet I'd adjusted earlier popped out, and totally dissapeared after a coupla weeks wears. The tropic strap showed up just a few days after and looks great on this 70s classic. Considering the prize, that bracelet is perfectly fine IMO, but a retro tropic rubber strap makes it complete.
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
@3rdstone1, Thank you for sharing! 🙂 I'm wearing mine on a rubber strap as I'm reading your comment 😎👍
@karlgustav5490
Жыл бұрын
Some thoughts: the SD1970 are great watches. I have one for one year 1/2 and another one for 8 months. But yes, the SPB151J1 seiko worth its money. there is lot of micro details who makes the difference , double dome saphyr, mouvement, quality of metal bracelet, smoothness of the ring, , aluminium bezel insert ( way nicer than a glossy ceramic), and the color of steel! dunno how they do that but the case is darker, looks more like titane than 316L. etc...Only lume is better on the SD. and the story behind the name, is also something you pay for. it's not only a watch, it's an heritage, even if it's not the original one. And to b honnest, it's hard to wear the steeldive when you own the seiko too ! the best , and closer 6105 homage, is not the steeldive, it's the rdunae Willard. all specs are identical, like the crown position or the 19mm waistband.
@pavo45
Жыл бұрын
My watch has the same bracelet though the clasp is both signed and has the steeldive badge, there is no back play of the bezel. In many ways this watch is better spec than the original Seiko it pays homage to.
Bezel on mine has 0 play. I have a green nato on my watch I prefer over the stainless bracelet or rubber strap. No issues with this watch. I maybe ordering other models from steeldive.
@TheZanshen
2 жыл бұрын
Great review mate and definitely a Seiko killer. I purchased this watch a few weeks ago.
@luked2767
2 жыл бұрын
I got 7 Sd1970 sterile back dial with steel bracelet. I manged to get them for under 70usd each as I bartered with the seller and it was during an Ali express sale plus I know how to get it tax free as in buy over 135 pound per order in the UK and ask them to mark it as 5 dollars have never had a customs note. I got the most modern version with the higher sapphire and AR and better lune on the dial and hands. You get alot of value with this watch seiko instruments Malaysia NH35 and they are not cheap now. Good thick sapphire with AR. A nice quality brushed and glossy case 316L with screwdown crown. A good coin edge bezel with a nice action, not loose or sloppy and a lumed ceramic insert. Good dial, hands and lume 200m WR QC looks good and the warrantee is 4 years, a long time for a watch. Mine came with a free simple strap adjustment tool, had no branding apart fro on the bracelet clasp but that's easy to change out with another one or milled for a few bucks. The crown is unmarked for the nologo and the screwdown back is very very lightly engraved sapphire, automatic, 200m and that's It, would be easy to remove if wanted. The steel dive logo is actually OK but it seems the no logos sell for more and I plan on nodding the watches with a more Vietnam style dial. The bracelet is just as good as any seiko but it has solid end links. Came with a nice protected pelican case. I realy think this is the best dive watch for the money unless you got some vostok watches for 30usd each when the rouble was at rock bottom a few days before mastercard payments stopped. I ordered 36 and they came in perfect Co diction so I will just wait for the prices to rise. I hope the factory does not shut but if it does they will go up alot. Vostok has upped their quality in the past 3 years. But if you buy from Ali on sale or buy a few to get around tax and sell on eBay for a profit this is realy the best watch for the money, I have handled the captain williard and they feel the same I had the X on the captain williard as is just moves away from the vintage feel. The only thing that could make these better is if they lowered the amount of AR or changed colour as on some or some people think it's too much, mine seem fine and I got the mk2s with good lume. I will save 1 or 2 for myself and as they are selling for over double on ebay UK will make a good profitx if modded even more. Just rember you can always barter with sellers and depending on your nation going over the tax limit can make it alot cheaper when Ali has sales they give you over 30 dollars off if you buy 250 or 300 worth if stuff they usualy give 3 coupons and the sellers will give coins so use your coins, coupons and other discounts lcarefully to get the most savings. Also you can barter with the sellers but you have to but it in your cart using the wrong credit card info trick so they lower the price and then pay with PayPal using a credit card for safety. San Martin are great quality but too overpriced in my opinion and not a huge fan if the logo. With all the good PR steel dive is getting maybe they will use ETA clones and make different watch types. Steel dive owns 3 brands but I have only ever seen them use 1 branding. You don't get a 4 year warrantee with most Swiss watches. The card is blank but ask the seller what to write down and it's usualy the date you got it then the store name phone number and owners name and email if you want to resell. Just ask them after you get them. They leave then blank for the purpose of reselling so for example if you have had then ibstodj fir a year you can give a 2 year warrantee and such. The resellers prices on Alibaba are 9usd higher if you have the steel bracelet.
@mmadmic
3 жыл бұрын
I have this one, very good watch, I'm also tempted by the "ploprof", quite more expensive but seems to be excellent.
@jeff1176
3 жыл бұрын
Have you noticed the laser cut logo on the back removes the hair on your wrist? After 1 week of wearing I have a very clean shaven spot on my wrist.
@romeo6048
2 жыл бұрын
Nice review. The watch really pops on the rubber strap but it's also nice to have the SS bracelet, so I think I will order it with the bracelet and order the waffle strap too. I also like the Isofrane or the Steeldive rubber strap with the rounded holes.
@raulgm6281
2 жыл бұрын
Handsome watch. Worth the money you paid…. Thanks for sharing
@Kronos-ng6cr
3 жыл бұрын
Complimenti ottima recensione ... ho questo orologio sia nel colore Nero che nel colore Blue ... lo ritengo eccezionale e molto bello, il movimento è molto preciso il Blu prende solo 1 secondo al giorno ... il Seiko NH35 molto ben calibrato.
@anotherwatch
3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I think I will be getting one of these now as they have a discount. :-). Just subbed you. Keep up the good work.
@WesKnows
3 жыл бұрын
Good review!
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
@WesKnows, Glad you liked it! 🙂👍
@trulsdirio
2 жыл бұрын
I mean 100$ in 1970 is like 700$ today, this makes these watches seam like even more of a screaming deal!
@shmueldalakian2299
3 жыл бұрын
Very good review thank you
@RJtoon1
2 жыл бұрын
That looks like the Archer silicone strap I got for my Alpina, same dark blue
@bernardocourrege6283
3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Congrats on the channel! Is there a way to remove the Steeldive hang tags without having to cut them? Thank you!
@siddheswarsil9372
3 жыл бұрын
It was very popular across on KZitem. Every 2nd channel was reviewing it and taking good about it. Can you please asked the seller if they deliver to my country in India.. because Ali express was bane hear from mid of 2020.. thank in advance..
@colorist_tommy4247
2 жыл бұрын
i would love to see at water resistant test, maybe at 20meters or so....thanks. Btw, my PARNIS is able to keep +_ 3 sec per day. yes astonishing.
@mylesmooney7505
3 жыл бұрын
Just bought on savage bit of kit 👌
@karabiner159
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! How large is your wrist? I think the 1970 might be just slightly too big for my 6.25 inch chicken wrists
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
@karabiner159, My wrist is about 7 inches. This Steeldive does have a compact lug to lug, so could be ok on 6.25. One of my relatives has a 6.25 inch wrist, and he likes to wear this watch. I can take some shots of his wrist and pop it on an Instagram or something. Hope this helps and good luck! 🙂👍
@erics745
3 жыл бұрын
Happy with mine but changing the bracelet is really difficult...
@jdediego
2 жыл бұрын
Does it resist good in the water ??? I will use it this summer in the sea and pools
@michaelr2957
3 жыл бұрын
Nice One love it 👍
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🔥
@jeffnacuspag8493
Жыл бұрын
Question what is the perfect fit miltat bracelet for that ? Because can’t find a perfect fit bracelet for it TIA.
@p5ychonaut
3 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, would you do the review and the instruction of how to use the timegrapher. Any recommendation where to get one from AE. Love the Willard btw. Got mine months ago and still impressed with it.
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
@MV, Hi, I did post an answer to your question, and now I cannot find it 🙄 - hmm... YT works in mysterious ways... anyway, a bit long, but here it goes: I like the idea about the Timegrapher video, thank you. In regards to where to buy one, I will post a reply with a link separately - I got mine from AE and it is a slightly upgraded version 1900 and not the 1000 that you will see on a lot of YT channels. I paid about $140 plus shipment $27, - these stores sell tools for business - so they are less likely to include any kind of 'free shipment' options 🙂 Also they do dispatch promptly, but it is not a lightning-fast San Martin or Steeldive dispatching 🙂 I will post a link to the store/listing where I got mine - I was quite happy with the service at the end.
@p5ychonaut
3 жыл бұрын
@@ShinyThingsNo worries. Thank you for an answer. I already ordered one. The 1000 model. What's the difference, if you can tell. I know that such a videos as how the timegrapher works don't make sense for the youtubers because they are not that interesting for most viewers and don't generate an income and you have to invest as much time in making one as you do for making the review but maybe you can do the short instruction at the end of some upcoming review. Thanks in advance. Have a good weekend.
@durandsimon5221
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review! Is there a San Martin alternative for this model? Is it any better?
@key-g
3 жыл бұрын
Yes there is. And i am sure SM version is greater.
@ShinyThings
3 жыл бұрын
@Durand Simon, I was convinced I've replied to your question 🙄 , sometimes YT works in weird ways🤔 Ok, here it goes 🙂 : Yes, there is an SM alternative for this model: SM SN047. SM Pros: 1. Crystal AR coating is not as blue as on SD. 2. Potentially a better bezel action, that is not to say that SD has bad bezel action so it is very good (SD) vs excellent (SM) SD Pros: 1. It is about $90 cheaper 2. It comes with a stainless steel bracelet option. 3. It has a fully lumed bezel while SM doesn't (or at least I cannot find an option like that on SM listings). Hope this helps and Good Luck! 🙂👍
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