Thank you Dan for another great review. Glad you're keeping an eye out for these awesome watches, the only downside is that my list of watches that I like to buy keeps getting longer 🙂 Really amazing what these Chinese companies can produce for a great value proposition. As much as I would like to have the name brands' offerings, one i can't afford to have a few of my favorites, and two I wonder at times if it is warranted to spend that kind of money when you can get such good value alternatives. I have a rather large watch collection, inc all kinds of types and brands such as Seiko, Casio, Citizen, Bulova, etc, many microbrands, my grail watch which is an Omega Seamaster Chronograph, and now starting to get some of these Chinese pieces. Thank you mate for a wonderful channel, I appreciate your work, and look forward to more. Cheers 👍
I really really like that one. That dial seems original a mix of Submariner and Explorer with the arabic numbers and round indices. I love the oversized crown too. That may be the first Steeldive I wouldn't want to modify.
oh dan! another watch you make me want to buy. i just realize this watch hobby is neverending. speacially with those specs and those prices from steel dive edit. since people from steeldive lsiten to you, tell them to change the color of the dial from dark gray to a tru black... i think the watches would look even more amazing
Chame, I was waiting for a tudor homage with a 369 dizl, would jave been perfect if not that thick and so large, i mean it is the same mvmt as the submariner so it could be thinner and 39mm/40mm diam. Otherwise as you say the 369 is just great.
Really enjoyed your review, wished I'd come across it earlier. I was looking for a Black Bay homage, and have bought a Corgeut as hadn't heard of Steeldive. Still waiting for delivery of the Corgeut, if it doesn't work out tho will order a Steeldive. Thanks for posting.
Nice homage but I'm suffering from dive fatigue and find it a little dull. Couldn't agree more regarding swapping the strap for a tropic, it looks far better. Not a big fan of polished finish on dive watches. Thanks for the review. Cheers
Having had the Corgeut version and been disappointed with the quality, this one may be a better option. Really been impressed with my Steeldive 1954M great quality. If this matches that finesse, then definitely worth a look!
@@medicus1965 the reason I bought the Corgeut was due to the gilt coloured dial, font, touch of colour on the crown stem. However, off it's steel bracelet the brushed lugs don't match the polished sides of the watch, and at that thickness it's noticeable. Combined with dial slightly out of alignment, bezel action feeling sub par, non hacking etc, it's not as good value for money as other brands. It's better presented with that dial arguably. Steel dive need a gilt option (and also on the sd54m). The other point on steeldive is the great UK service. I received my watch next day after ordering!
Hi Dan,looks like another great watch coming out of Steeldive. They just have to get their head around a decent bracelet, or send their watches out on a waffle straps . Just an observation some flowers would brighten up your loo,as well as your candles ,just a thought.
BB58 is 39mm, 12mm deep, 60 clicks bezel. So this one is, at best, a homage to the Heritage BB, obviously not bronze, and that's a 43mm watch. When one of these Chinese factories will produce an actual BB58 homage, that's gonna be a win.
This would need a thin movement like the Miyota 9015 or the CT 5000 from Hong Kong. But I agree, then you really have something. But you’re not going to that from Steeldive I think and not for anything like £120.
I think first impressions are so very important and I think this SD1958 isn't making the right kind. We hear it time and again with Steeldive, "do something about the straps". It's like meeting a good looking girl with a front tooth missing, she can be made to look beautiful but it's going to cost you money. Same with this watch. Great vid Dan, cheers mate.🚫
Tudor get a lot of criticism for the height of the BB. Their ETA version is slimmer. Shame this Steeldive seems to have copied one of the BB’s least popular features. Also, perhaps in time, Stealdives might consider mixing face and bezel colours.
How about their own MT movement, which made the BB58 a hair under 12mm? 😂 The pieces with ETA are slimmer since the have a different design, if it's BB 41 & 36 you're referring to.
Have to confess the Black Bay 58 models didn't do much for me before, even including the original ones. But damn it, this watch looks great in your video. Hm, might have to reconsider..
Been waiting for the review of this model. Can’t make my mind up for my first Steeldive. Which would you say is the better built option, bezel action etc. This 1958 or the 1954 Marine ?
go for the 1954 marine , that was my first steel dive.... the watch is amazing. i was sold on the lume....i love that watch... then i bought the steeldive 1970 OH boy! another beautiful watch... they do shine.... these are my first "high end" spec watches. i am just amazed how they feel and look. if these watches feel and look awesome... i can not imagine how a rolex or a tudor would feel on my wrist. i just can't
54marine was very impressive. Bezel action was firm, no back play and accurate in its positioning. Lume is great on the ceramic bezel and the overall and size of the watch makes it very versatile. It's subtle and classic with no cyclops. Colouring could be more vintage to go with the look, but at sub £100 it's amazing. Added to that the UK service was greatv- ordered 11.30 on a Friday. Received next day! My experience well exceeded expectations!
@@davehill4831 remember the 2 models are kinda doing different things, at least in style. The 58 is more contemporary and, if it's important to you, it's more recognisable as the originals are still current today. The 54 is more like a vintage sub. A R5513 for example. It's flatter and subtler. I love that look. However to your peer group it may not look as impressive as the 'bolder' sd58. It's down to what you really like. There's no don't the 58 will have more wrist presence....tough choices 👍
Lol, trouble is when I suggest or recommend geckota I look like a watchgecko advert, and when I start selling my own straps, people will say I'm saying the straps are bad to sell my own!
I wish they made this with a 20mm lug width and brushed sides instead of polished. This would be perfect! I'm in two minds between this and the steeldive sd1952. Which would go for?
@@watchmewithwatches Thank you mate, The only real thing that puts me off this one is the highly polished sides and the 22mm lugs. As all my straps are 20mm lol. The steeldive sd1952 Looks great! Especially having that 'Vintage' look.. But the lugs look long! Lol Love you're videos BTW! Currently watching them with my 1 year old baby girl.. Who loves Watches lol Especially mine! 😆
It's as if they've given up. And they seem to be putting that God awful strap on everything now, even on the pilot. Still at least they haven't put the green one on it.
I liked the sound when the Geepas slided onto the stage and into the view. The watch is bit too big for me, I hope steeldives steps into the territory of 35-37 mm field watches one day.
@@possumsam2189 yeah, I have that Flieger and was almost about to add the sentence " with their 39mm Flieger they are almost there". But unfortunately it is only the flieger they sized down, everything else they make bigger and chunkier than the inspiration. Was hoping for a 38mm 62mas, but no. The upcoming Steeldive Ploprof I might get as that thing is supposed to be chunky and I doubt they make it bigger than the original. Thanks for the suggestions but I want to be loyal to SD and if it comes from steeldive, there will be good lume, not sure if the other option deliver that and they are also not 37mm. With the good selling long islander 38mm skx copy (which are surely made by a manufacturer one can find on Alibaba) or with the ILW channel 38 mm diver project other Chinese watch maker/seller might recognise that there is a market for smaller watches and start to deliver.
I got the Squale based Steeldive from Steel Dive UK, its great watch, better than expected and arrived the day after ordering. I'm looking for another but not sure to go for this one, the Willard Seiko or the 62MAS, things like bezel action and crown operation are important to me as they give me a feeling of confidence in the watch. I'd appreciate any ideas or thoughts about which is the best in this respect
It looks all wrong with the ceramic bezel insert, and the style of rubber strap is all wrong too, but there more appropriate isofrans then that type. I wish they use a solid bezel like a Monster or a Doxa has.
I agree, but they do now do a bronze version with bronze bezel insert. Looks better, I would also swap the strap to either a nice deep red nato, or a tropic rubber,
I would try drilling a circular hole with a small drill. But maybe try on a spare throwaway dial first. Be sure to clean up the swarf so as not to contaminate the movement. Please report back! I don’t see why it wouldn’t work if you can get the size and position correct.
Maybe I'm getting lame but I'm starting to wish these homages had high beat movements as an option. I'd pay another hundred bucks for a Chinese 2824 clone, or a Miyota 9000 series or sending. This looks very good though. Steeldive is killing it lately.
I think if you make the setting at the intro little bit more proffesional..more like a studio..would really make the channel better looking. But i like the content a lot keep it up
I've been looking for a LONG time for the perfect nh35 black bay mod platform. Can you tell me the dial diameter? 28.5mm would make this perfect. Great review thanks
The Corgeut homage they have had for a while now gets slated a lot , this seems far better but I haven't physically seen the corgeut to compare. The Parnis alpha is only average as noisy miyota, bezel action average and hands are wrong.
@@possumsam2189 alright, thanks. To be honest, I was looking at something more affordable... In that price range, one can find original pieces (not Tudor) and help grow the creative horological industry. As far as I know, this hruodland (I should as $1 for the pain of writing this brand name) hasn't snowflake hands, which are distinctive of the Tudor (at least for me). I still wonder what is the best BB homage for less than $150...
I think its the confused homage. Its got the bronze black bay design, but not bronze. Then they call ot the 1958, but is too big and not the right design to be like the BB58
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR i like your speed master homage comparison. Very nice. That bezel looks strange though, but that movement is nice. You recommend phylida watches over all?
@@watchmewithwatches What's strange about the bezel? I didn't notice anything. Based on that one and the Rolex GMT homage, yes I'd recommend them. They aren't perfect... But what watch is? They're good value for money watches.
This would be good to give you a good idea if you like the watch before buying the real thing ! I'm not Shure I could live with this it's just to much of a copy !
So after these reviews i went and bought 2 steeldives.. And have to ssy im not in any wsy impressed. Theyre just OK. Bracelet is poor. I cant see what you guys are fussing about tbh.
The watch is ok but your constant shilling of that strap company in every video gets annoying fast, especially if, as you claim, you aren't getting paid for it. Give it a rest, buddy.
I never presume people watch every single one of if my videos! I promote their straps because I like their straps and part of my enjoyment of the hobby is watch straps. So promoting watch straps from them, or anyone else for that matter will stay. Thanks for watching my videos though, much appreciated.
@@Shri_V thats right, its my choice. I'm starting my own business selling my own straps soon, so you will get the pleasure of me occasionally promoting those too. Thanks again.
As a Black Bay 41 homage, it's pretty good looking (the thickness, weight, and strap make it a firm no for me). As a '58 homage, I'd grade is as F.
It’s not a BB58 homage. The dimensions are of the standard / heritage BB
Thank you Dan for another great review. Glad you're keeping an eye out for these awesome watches, the only downside is that my list of watches that I like to buy keeps getting longer 🙂
Really amazing what these Chinese companies can produce for a great value proposition.
As much as I would like to have the name brands' offerings, one i can't afford to have a few of my favorites, and two I wonder at times if it is warranted to spend that kind of money when you can get such good value alternatives.
I have a rather large watch collection, inc all kinds of types and brands such as Seiko, Casio, Citizen, Bulova, etc, many microbrands, my grail watch which is an Omega Seamaster Chronograph, and now starting to get some of these Chinese pieces.
Thank you mate for a wonderful channel, I appreciate your work, and look forward to more.
Cheers 👍
You are most welcome, im so happy you enjoy my content!
Great video, I have a couple of steeldives, my next is a tuna, then this one
I really really like that one. That dial seems original a mix of Submariner and Explorer with the arabic numbers and round indices. I love the oversized crown too. That may be the first Steeldive I wouldn't want to modify.
oh dan! another watch you make me want to buy. i just realize this watch hobby is neverending. speacially with those specs and those prices from steel dive
edit. since people from steeldive lsiten to you, tell them to change the color of the dial from dark gray to a tru black... i think the watches would look even more amazing
Great review. I think with a 22mm strap the proportions will be spot on with this. Looks like an awesome watch.
Nice to see other brands having a stab at a BB58. This looks solid. Too thick for my slender wrist. I’d be interested in the review when it comes.
Chame, I was waiting for a tudor homage with a 369 dizl, would jave been perfect if not that thick and so large, i mean it is the same mvmt as the submariner so it could be thinner and 39mm/40mm diam. Otherwise as you say the 369 is just great.
Nice watch but the shiny bezel puts me off would look better if it was Matt black....Great Review ✌️🧐🇬🇧
Thanks! Sometimes less bling is actually nicer
Really enjoyed your review, wished I'd come across it earlier. I was looking for a Black Bay homage, and have bought a Corgeut as hadn't heard of Steeldive. Still waiting for delivery of the Corgeut, if it doesn't work out tho will order a Steeldive. Thanks for posting.
Nice homage but I'm suffering from dive fatigue and find it a little dull. Couldn't agree more regarding swapping the strap for a tropic, it looks far better. Not a big fan of polished finish on dive watches. Thanks for the review. Cheers
Having had the Corgeut version and been disappointed with the quality, this one may be a better option. Really been impressed with my Steeldive 1954M great quality. If this matches that finesse, then definitely worth a look!
SteelDive is better, I am going to buy it, but my Corgeut is perfect in every aspect. Accurate, reacts to four positions. Great Miyota 8215.
@@medicus1965 the reason I bought the Corgeut was due to the gilt coloured dial, font, touch of colour on the crown stem. However, off it's steel bracelet the brushed lugs don't match the polished sides of the watch, and at that thickness it's noticeable. Combined with dial slightly out of alignment, bezel action feeling sub par, non hacking etc, it's not as good value for money as other brands. It's better presented with that dial arguably. Steel dive need a gilt option (and also on the sd54m). The other point on steeldive is the great UK service. I received my watch next day after ordering!
@@johng5939 I do already got mine, I did not see well. :D
Hi Dan,looks like another great watch coming out of Steeldive. They just have to get their head around a decent bracelet, or send their watches out on a waffle straps .
Just an observation some flowers would brighten up your loo,as well as your candles ,just a thought.
If Steeldive releases more variations of SS bracelets (Shark mesh, beads of rice etc.) instead of Ye Ole' oyster, perhaps they would be more popular
I'm working on getting set up better indoors. No power in my "studio" means lighting is a nightmare
BB58 is 39mm, 12mm deep, 60 clicks bezel. So this one is, at best, a homage to the Heritage BB, obviously not bronze, and that's a 43mm watch.
When one of these Chinese factories will produce an actual BB58 homage, that's gonna be a win.
This would need a thin movement like the Miyota 9015 or the CT 5000 from Hong Kong. But I agree, then you really have something.
But you’re not going to that from Steeldive I think and not for anything like £120.
Like the look of this 1. From your first impressions the build quality is what would push me to buy this over others! Great review!👍🏻
Awesome, thank you!
I think first impressions are so very important and I think this SD1958 isn't making the right kind. We hear it time and again with Steeldive, "do something about the straps". It's like meeting a good looking girl with a front tooth missing, she can be made to look beautiful but it's going to cost you money. Same with this watch. Great vid Dan, cheers mate.🚫
Wish they did other colour options. Quality watch, but need more varied option.
Tudor get a lot of criticism for the height of the BB. Their ETA version is slimmer. Shame this Steeldive seems to have copied one of the BB’s least popular features. Also, perhaps in time, Stealdives might consider mixing face and bezel colours.
How about their own MT movement, which made the BB58 a hair under 12mm? 😂
The pieces with ETA are slimmer since the have a different design, if it's BB 41 & 36 you're referring to.
I would snap this up in a heart beat if it had a bronze case 😍
Great idea !
It's out on the market now!
It's out on the market now!
Have to confess the Black Bay 58 models didn't do much for me before, even including the original ones. But damn it, this watch looks great in your video. Hm, might have to reconsider..
Been waiting for the review of this model. Can’t make my mind up for my first Steeldive. Which would you say is the better built option, bezel action etc. This 1958 or the 1954 Marine ?
go for the 1954 marine , that was my first steel dive.... the watch is amazing. i was sold on the lume....i love that watch... then i bought the steeldive 1970 OH boy! another beautiful watch... they do shine.... these are my first "high end" spec watches. i am just amazed how they feel and look. if these watches feel and look awesome... i can not imagine how a rolex or a tudor would feel on my wrist. i just can't
54marine was very impressive. Bezel action was firm, no back play and accurate in its positioning. Lume is great on the ceramic bezel and the overall and size of the watch makes it very versatile. It's subtle and classic with no cyclops. Colouring could be more vintage to go with the look, but at sub £100 it's amazing. Added to that the UK service was greatv- ordered 11.30 on a Friday. Received next day! My experience well exceeded expectations!
Thanks guys, I really like the look of the 1958, but I think it is just a tad to thick for me. I will go for the 1954 Marine
@@davehill4831 remember the 2 models are kinda doing different things, at least in style. The 58 is more contemporary and, if it's important to you, it's more recognisable as the originals are still current today. The 54 is more like a vintage sub. A R5513 for example. It's flatter and subtler. I love that look. However to your peer group it may not look as impressive as the 'bolder' sd58. It's down to what you really like. There's no don't the 58 will have more wrist presence....tough choices 👍
I wish they had it in the traditional tudor blackbay black/gold colour. Would be an instant buy then.
I agree
All those complaining the strap...CHANGE IT!🤣
Lol, trouble is when I suggest or recommend geckota I look like a watchgecko advert, and when I start selling my own straps, people will say I'm saying the straps are bad to sell my own!
I love Steeldive, but those rubber straps with the holes in it look terrible on every watch they make with possible exception of the Tuna.
I wish they made this with a 20mm lug width and brushed sides instead of polished. This would be perfect! I'm in two minds between this and the steeldive sd1952. Which would go for?
I like the all brushed finish of the sd1952, it's less chunky too.
@@watchmewithwatches Thank you mate, The only real thing that puts me off this one is the highly polished sides and the 22mm lugs. As all my straps are 20mm lol.
The steeldive sd1952 Looks great! Especially having that 'Vintage' look.. But the lugs look long! Lol
Love you're videos BTW! Currently watching them with my 1 year old baby girl.. Who loves Watches lol Especially mine! 😆
I wonder if bracelet from Corguet BB homage will fit this case. Lug width is the same.
I have the steeldive sd1953 very similar great watch the quality is great as usual great review the strap is ok I am changing it up like you said
Was never a fan of a snowflake hand but it is growing on me.
Still better than Merc
I don't know, doesn't really look like the bezel insert lines up. This ruins the look of the watch imo.
It's as if they've given up. And they seem to be putting that God awful strap on everything now, even on the pilot. Still at least they haven't put the green one on it.
It does, maybe the camera angle made it look misaligned
I liked the sound when the Geepas slided onto the stage and into the view.
The watch is bit too big for me, I hope steeldives steps into the territory of 35-37 mm field watches one day.
Steeldive's 39mm flieger is more Field Watch than Flieger.
Currently for Field Watches outside of Sea-gull and
@@possumsam2189 yeah, I have that Flieger and was almost about to add the sentence " with their 39mm Flieger they are almost there".
But unfortunately it is only the flieger they sized down, everything else they make bigger and chunkier than the inspiration. Was hoping for a 38mm 62mas, but no.
The upcoming Steeldive Ploprof I might get as that thing is supposed to be chunky and I doubt they make it bigger than the original.
Thanks for the suggestions but I want to be loyal to SD and if it comes from steeldive, there will be good lume, not sure if the other option deliver that and they are also not 37mm.
With the good selling long islander 38mm skx copy (which are surely made by a manufacturer one can find on Alibaba) or with the ILW channel 38 mm diver project other Chinese watch maker/seller might recognise that there is a market for smaller watches and start to deliver.
Geepas to the rescue
Great video, subscribed imidiatly
I got the Squale based Steeldive from Steel Dive UK, its great watch, better than expected and arrived the day after ordering. I'm looking for another but not sure to go for this one, the Willard Seiko or the 62MAS, things like bezel action and crown operation are important to me as they give me a feeling of confidence in the watch. I'd appreciate any ideas or thoughts about which is the best in this respect
Wonder if they'll do a BB GMT homage?
Great review really been looking at this one in particular!
Thanks so much
I want this watch, that lume is fantastic, looks like a great beater, take my money..
Its definitely good for the money!
It looks all wrong with the ceramic bezel insert, and the style of rubber strap is all wrong too, but there more appropriate isofrans then that type. I wish they use a solid bezel like a Monster or a Doxa has.
I agree, but they do now do a bronze version with bronze bezel insert. Looks better, I would also swap the strap to either a nice deep red nato, or a tropic rubber,
Looks decent.
Wish they did a pelagos
Me too
Nice watch thank you. Looking forward to your opinions on the new Steeldive sterile dial options. atb snack
Could you cut out your own date window on the dial?
I would try drilling a circular hole with a small drill. But maybe try on a spare throwaway dial first. Be sure to clean up the swarf so as not to contaminate the movement.
Please report back! I don’t see why it wouldn’t work if you can get the size and position correct.
Love my steeldive turtle version
Maybe I'm getting lame but I'm starting to wish these homages had high beat movements as an option. I'd pay another hundred bucks for a Chinese 2824 clone, or a Miyota 9000 series or sending.
This looks very good though. Steeldive is killing it lately.
For that kind of money, you would be looking at San Martin, Hruodland, Phorcydes, L.Eternity, Proxima or maybe Heimdallr/Sharkey for hi-beats
Good shout
Ooh. Haven't heard of some of these. Going to do some googling!
Where can I get one of these?
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Steeldive.uk
They need to come with a Tudor Black Bay 58 homage. Or does it exist already?
Not yet, but should demand be strong enough, Im sure they could do it!
Are they doing the smaller version ?
Hi, not to my knowledge. Regards, Dan.
I think if you make the setting at the intro little bit more proffesional..more like a studio..would really make the channel better looking. But i like the content a lot keep it up
Needs more cobwebs if you ask me, Sid the spider is supposed to be supervising Dans content.
Thanks for the tip
Sid follows me everywhere.
My "studio" is hard to get decent light, so I have been making a new set up back indoors. It will be so much nicer!
I've been looking for a LONG time for the perfect nh35 black bay mod platform. Can you tell me the dial diameter? 28.5mm would make this perfect. Great review thanks
I will take a look
Is it the best blackbay homage out there?
The Corgeut homage they have had for a while now gets slated a lot , this seems far better but I haven't physically seen the corgeut to compare. The Parnis alpha is only average as noisy miyota, bezel action average and hands are wrong.
The best BB homage is currently the Hruodland Bronze BB for under $400
@@possumsam2189 alright, thanks. To be honest, I was looking at something more affordable... In that price range, one can find original pieces (not Tudor) and help grow the creative horological industry.
As far as I know, this hruodland (I should as $1 for the pain of writing this brand name) hasn't snowflake hands, which are distinctive of the Tudor (at least for me). I still wonder what is the best BB homage for less than $150...
I can't put my finger on what it is exactly, but something just seems off with this one for me.
I think its the confused homage. Its got the bronze black bay design, but not bronze. Then they call ot the 1958, but is too big and not the right design to be like the BB58
@@watchmewithwatches That makes sense.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR i like your speed master homage comparison. Very nice. That bezel looks strange though, but that movement is nice. You recommend phylida watches over all?
@@watchmewithwatches What's strange about the bezel? I didn't notice anything. Based on that one and the Rolex GMT homage, yes I'd recommend them. They aren't perfect... But what watch is? They're good value for money watches.
@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I mean it looks like it raised and there is a lower recess beneath it. The bezel itself is nice
The Lack of a Burgundy and gilted option saddens me
What a travesty eh..
I know! Maybe one will come as a new release....
@@watchmewithwatches This design doesn't work as well without the Gilt imho
This would be good to give you a good idea if you like the watch before buying the real thing ! I'm not Shure I could live with this it's just to much of a copy !
I wish I could get a real one in to do a side by side. I do have something on that theme though coming up.....
If only they’d make an actual 58 homage. These dimensions are just too chunky for my tastes
I agree! A slim "skin diver" would be amazing.
why my watch’s loom is different than yours? My loom quality is as same as poor quality of Pagani Design. Steeldive = scammers?
That's a shame to hear, their lume is normally very good
So after these reviews i went and bought 2 steeldives.. And have to ssy im not in any wsy impressed. Theyre just OK. Bracelet is poor. I cant see what you guys are fussing about tbh.
Thanks for your comment, I hope you can still enjoy the watches. Have you considered a nice leather or rubber strap upgrade?
The watch is ok but your constant shilling of that strap company in every video gets annoying fast, especially if, as you claim, you aren't getting paid for it. Give it a rest, buddy.
I never presume people watch every single one of if my videos! I promote their straps because I like their straps and part of my enjoyment of the hobby is watch straps. So promoting watch straps from them, or anyone else for that matter will stay. Thanks for watching my videos though, much appreciated.
@@watchmewithwatches Your videos, your choice. I don't recall you promoting any other straps which is why this becomes so annoying.
@@Shri_V thats right, its my choice. I'm starting my own business selling my own straps soon, so you will get the pleasure of me occasionally promoting those too. Thanks again.
nasty clone watch get a real Rolex Sub be quick mind you going to be over 10 k soon for a good one
These watches are a good bit of fun for the many who cant currently afford the more expensive options. Thanks for watching!