STEELDIVE SD1965. First review of this Oris homage!
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Here is a rare treat. An homage to an Oris! Personally, I love this design of watch. Skin divers are a more vintage style of watch and have an elegant charm in their design. I had to see if this was a successful homage from Steeldive.
This watch was sent to me by Steeldiveuk.com. This one I do not have to send back. Even though I get some free watches now and then, I never get paid money for my reviews. I always disclose how I obtain anything for this channel. CZcams demand it, and I demand it too, as you guys deserve the most honesty and clarity to help you know the review you are seeing is as unbiased as possible. I assure you I am NOT told what to say or not say, nor am I paid via money to review these watches. If I am positive about a watch overall, guess what? It is a good watch! Lol.
You can get this watch from www.steeldiveuk.com/
This is a long video, because no one has reviewed this watch yet, so I wanted to be as thorough as possible!
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I have an Oris 65 diver (like the one you had) and I love it. However I think Steeldive are exceptional value with excellent QC and I can't help dwelling on the £1300 I spent on my Oris and how that would translate to around 10 Steeldives! I have two already and I will be ordering one of these in the very near future. Great review, thanks.
If they chinese homage makers could start selling watches with optional hardening coating on the steel like what Seiko does with some, then it would be more attractive for us weird freaks!
I personally don't think it not having a date window is a bad thing, I understand it for the homage purposes but for those of us who buy these type of watches we probably have tons or at least a handful that have date windows on them all. It's almost refreshing to not see a date window and sometime it just cleans up the watch. Especially if they just added a white date wheel and it just doesn't look the best. It would still look good with the date wheel, but I'm liking these companies are making some watches without them.
For something so monotone, it really does catch the eye.
Dan, your professional and lighthearted approach to watch reviews is valuable, instructive and very much appreciated. Although there are quite a few watch review channels on CZcams, the good reviewers can be counted on the fingers of one hand where some others appear to be jumping on the “watch reviewer’s bandwagon” with very little basic knowledge of watches. Thanks for the review of the SD1965 and it looks fantastic (I’m already drooling) and with it’s timeless simplicity, it would not look out of place on James Bond’s wrist. Also, good to see that your left thumb is back on the road to recovery.
Wow! Thank you so much for your kind words.
I have so many Swiss and Japanese watches, and recently got convinced of the Chineses homages. China upped their game a lot!
Great review looks much better on your after market strap
Thanks!
Another fantastic review for Steeldive, which is fast becoming my new favourite watch brand. I might be getting this one next. Thanks again. Keep up the great reviews of all these brands
Glad to help!
Nice review Dan, with some real detail. I love that strap, I’ll have to check out your store. Being in the US I have to order from China but delivery is getting batter.
I've had my STEELDIVE '65ORIS for about a year and a half. Absolutely one of my favorites in my collection. The dial and details are perfect, glossy, inky black with beautiful polished framed indices. The lume is spectacular. You are spot on to concentrate on the case finish because it is as good as watches that cost MUCH more.
The only letdown is the stock rubber 'rally' strap, but I ordered the tropic rubber you have shown here and it's not too bad. I keep it on the tropic rubber for summer and I have a leather racing rally for cold weather.
All and all, it's a watch that I always ALWAYS look forward to putting on wrist in it's rotation through my collection.
There's no doubt about it Steeldive are a cut above most of the other homage producers. I've got the captain Willard and it is a beautiful watch. Having a uk outlet as well just makes it a no brainer. Matthew offers great customer service and from ordering to receiving was less than 24 hours. The trouble I have is it is just a homage. I really would like the real thing and having worn this for a few weeks I'm going to probably get the real thing. Hats off to them though anyway. They produce fantastic watches for fantastic prices.
That dial is beautiful - and I prefer no date window nearly always. I'll have to keep this one on the back burner as I've spent too much on watches lately. Perhaps next year.
Agree with all said, looks a decent proposition,i quite like it. very thorough review.
Sure seems like Steeldive is upping their game. I've got the SD1970 on the way...can't wait. Thanks for sharing this one, too!
Enjoy! Its a lovely watch. top seller.
It would be great if steeldive did the 40mm version of it, this 50mm lug to lug is too big for my taste, otherwise it is a great watch.
Agree 100%. Hopefully they’ll make a 40mm variant soon.
I'd get it instantly, or perhaps even a 39. This is just too clumsy.
@@poulwinther it’s all a matter of personal preference.
@@cedarcanoe Definitely - and 42 might look smaller on your wrist then 40 on mine.
I'd like to weigh in here, if Steeldive happen to follow the comments. Fully agree, 40 mm would definitely be better and make this watch mord appealing I reckon.
This is a nice homage. There are few approaches to Oris homage watches. The tropic rubber strap is the perfect choice. I'd like to see if Steeldive tried to replicate the look of the printed dial with these vintage 60's style numerals.
That would be interesting for sure
Hi Dan, another great video and just wanted to say thanks for the delivery of the 22mm Tropic strap I ordered from you this week. It’s spot on, just what I was looking for. Would be good to know if you’re planning on getting any Waffle straps in the FKM rubber. Keep up the good work. Cheers
Thanks for your custom. I've got some fkm waffle on the way! Blue and black ones in 20mm and 22mm.
I got a Baltic AQUASCAPHE 39mm Blue Gilt. And with the tropical rubber it is very comfortable. So I also recommend the tropical rubber strap if you got this style of semi slim small watch and want to walk with style!
Really like this watch and I think it looks fine without the date. Nice review!
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It's definitely a good looking watch. The strap it comes with does it no favours though. Greatly improved with the tropic strap. Steeldive are always excellent value, got 2 at the minute, this might make it 3. Cheers Dan. Good stuff mate 😜
Hi Dave! I've also got two, a Flieger watch with a very nice brushed case and a green dial Panerai homage, all polished. Both watches are well made. Cheers buddy!
@@AlexanderB. Hi Alexander, I've got the 1940 pilot and the 1970 Willard, both beautifully brushed and the screw in crown on the Willard is buttery smooth. And both run within -2sec a day, love them. Congratulations on your win btw, well deserved mate.
What I love about these Steeldive watches is how they come with a sapphire crystal and a scratchproof ceramic bezel with powerful lume as standard. Even the really expensive Seiko's and Citizen's can't compete with that.
I agree! Amazing spec for the cash
I have a Steeldive PAM homage. A nice watch which I put straight on a leather strap. I struggle to get beyond the logo and the name though. The watch in question would like nice on a brown vintage leather strap
Just got their atmos homage from steeldive UK and can vouch for very quick delivery. Less than 48 hours
Great review, as always!! Would also love a review on STEELDIVE SD1940 "Pilot Mark Xviii" if possible.
Checkout my playlists, I did the bronze pilot review!
Drilled lugs and a bracelet option would put this over the edge on value and style. I agree it needs a splash of color. I would not tip the second hand in red though.
When are we getting more dial colors?
Hopefully they'll reissue the Bronze 'Carl Brashear' version they did a while back. I've seen pictures of it. Very nice indeed.
Very impressed with the Steeldive, until the Oris appeared in frame, just such a beautiful looking watch.....no comparison.
I love you channel. Keep up the good work!👍
Ahhh when you first said you had sold the '65 i was like OMG Dan !!! but the explanation makes a lot of sense, Still the 65 you had was stunning and a grail piece for me - not a fan of the '65 with the 'new' dial , 40mm x 48mm lug to lug , old style dial under £200 please someone take my money :) great review as always Dan
Thanks!
Very pretty watch period I agree with you it could use a splash of red color.
I also don't miss the date complication. In fact, since a lot of my watches are more than 3 days between wears, that means it's one less thing I have to adjust when I put the watch back on. Instead, I can just set the time and I'm off to the races.
Very true, a good watch for a collector!
Could definitely do with a splash of colour on the dial.
Love that inky black
Good review mate. It definitely looks better on the strap the original one.
Thanks! Its such a handsome piece
I liked the numbers at the 3,6,9 and 12 better on your Oris - makes the watch more distinctive - wish Steeldive had done that.
Me too, such a lovely vintage text on the oris.
Mine arrived today, and overall I am very happy with it. I agree with you that it should have a date (although I knew it didn't when I bought it). My only actual criticism with the watch now in my hands is that they have really overdone the blue AR coating, so that sometimes the dial actually looks blue. It would have been better without it.
I agree, blue AR is better if the dial is blue too! Adds to the effect
@@watchmewithwatches Some bad news. After admiring the Steeldive Oris homage in its box for two weeks, I finally got around to wearing it yesterday. As soon as I pulled out the crown to set the time, the whole crown stem came out of the watch. So, back in the box it went. Never made it to my wrist. Really disappointing.
Gosh! I'm so surprised! What a shame.
@@watchmewithwatches I sent my '65 homage back to Steeldive UK due to the broken crown stem, and a couple of weeks later recieved a brand new replacement. Excellent service. Thanks for recommending Matthew to us.
@@AnthonyLauder I'm glad to hear you were looked after. Imagine the likely delays etc if returning to China!
Looking forward to the ProPlof review
I really like this as I want an oris but don’t have the cash at moment I’m going to compare dimension to my orient Kamasu nice review 👍
Thanks, it wears comfortably compared to a kamasu. I had the Kamasu and it felt a little awkward on my wrist
I like it, especially the lume!
I hope they dont change anything this watch is perfect the way it is as far as color scheme goes imo
Really nice watch👍and rewiew!😀
I have and love my 1953SteelDIve because of the real watch features, ie. crown gasket, lume, and I would bet it on 200m maybe not 300m but who knows - it may go beyone but the build quality is amazing. So I am waitiong for the day Steeldive can use the best Seagull mech in some of their offerings. +5 -5 secs day and I'll have a collection.
Jeez,now I have to sell watch on eBay to buy this one...A lovely hassle!😃 thanks for the review!
Its a constant battle isn't it!
Love this lore than a sub. Maybe because I don't really like the Mercedes hand on a Rolex so this just fills a great niche for me with some hands that are cleaner than some others that are massive.
Well said!
Is this only available in the UK? Couldn't find on aliexpress
I ended up clicking on your link, and buying this very watch after seeing your video, plus two of their fancy bronze watches. Hopefully, you will get a bit of commission.
Thankyou!
Their 50 Fathoms Bronze homage is stunning and in my Aliexpress basket for the next time I buy. Also love their Tuna. My Steeldive Captn. Willy is on it's way .. picked up in 11.11 sale.
@@karlsenula9495 The bronze 50 fathoms is one of the watches I bought. It is a great watch, and I like it a lot. Just be aware that the lume on the dial is salmon pink, rather than the orange/yellow you see in photographs. It took me a few days to get used to it.
READ THIS BEFORE BUYING! I bought this watch after viewing this video. Overall, I only have one quarrel with this watch, which is make or break for me. First, this watch might have the best turquoise/blue lume I’ve ever seen on a watch. It is beautifully applied and looks fantastic. My only issue with this watch is that the rotating bezel 100% does not align with 12 o’clock position. In order to do so, it has to be set between the click before or after 12, which is really a shame. Upon further scrutiny, I realized that the angle of the 12 o’clock marker is slightly angled too, which makes it more apparent. I reached out to Steeldive and they basically told me that there’s slight variation in these watches and so I’m SOL. If you can get past the possibility of small details like this, I definitely suggest it. However, I’m really disappointed with Steeldive’s response.
Sorry to hear you had that response. Unfortunately a very affordable watch that isn't a "high street brand" will have different levels of QC and customer service. This is sometimes the price paid for these products.
@@watchmewithwatches I totally understand. At the price point, it is a damn good watch and appreciate any of the few companies out there doing Oris homages. I just wish that they’d stand behind their product and offer an exchange, which many of them don’t. And if they do, the shipping costs are put on the customer for their lack of QC in my experience.
Gorgeous watch
It really is!
Steeldive are fantastic value watches!
So, if you have a watch with a ghost date position, do you still have to be concerned about adjusting the time during the window in which the date might be in the process of changing?
I wouldnt worry about that too much, but a fair question though
Is this available on AliExpress? Also, how long does the lume last? I have two criticisms - the logo on the dial seems too big, covering almost all the top area and the crown seems too dull compared to the sides of the watch. But otherwise this is a good watch. Wish it were cheaper though, I can't afford a $200 watch.
oh, you sell straps ... bought 1 for one of my Vostok watches. (you should have a look at them) Do you got any yellow straps?
I also own a couple 1970 "Willard" Turtle, green & bronze, from SteeldiveUK watches. 😁
I own the oris 65 diver. This thing would have been nice with a pt5000 moment..
Does steeldive UK deliver to Canada? Some how I feel it will be quicker and better CS incase there’s an issue.
My first steps into steeldive are on the way. The Willard homage and the skx 1996. Should be here end of January/middle of February if previous shipping times from ali express are any indication
Good one!
It seems like you have a good relationship with Steeldive. Can you tell them to please change their logo? Some of their watches are very nice overall but get ruined by that logo.
They are awesome watches, smash the likes of invicta for quality. Mat had my last one delivered NEXT DAY. they seem to be getting better, picking up on the short comings of before. 10/10 for 'Bang for your buck'. I have to say, the term, in these cases ' Paying Homage' is such a blatent lie. The exact opposite is the truth 😉😁
I agree! Thanks for watching
Kind of funny but the bluish AR coating actually makes me wish that the watch had a teal rehaut.
I agree, would add nice bit of extra colour
If the did a smaller lug to lug, then this would be amazing
If this was a 40, that would suit nearly everyone I reckon
These two features are standout for me: i think the oris will have a machined finish, with sharp transitions, whereas the steeldive seems to have vague transitions looking like it has been hand finished with sandpaper or similar, therefore I certainly wouldn't say the "brushing" is "good quality." Also the printed dial being single colour with printed logo will always be massively inferior to any swiss-made which would always have much finer quality printing and generally an applied logo.
What is the best option for U.S. customers China or Steeldive UK? I.e. delivery time extra costs?
Well, China delivery times ways vary, it could be a few weeks. Or a few months. The import fees are about 30 dollars from China. So, it may cost a touch more from the UK, but should be faster!
Great video Dan! One question, not entirely related, but in your esteemed opinion, how do Steeldive and San Martin compare, to my mind they are the cream of budget Chinese watches? I’d love to know your thoughts.👍
Well, I'm flattered you value my opinion. I have noticed that steeldive have upped their quality significantly over the last few months. They both offer great value for money, and i would say how would be happy with either. If you get the steeldive models over £120, they are selling very well apparently, and the quality is close to and often matching san martins offerings
@@watchmewithwatches Yes mate I do appreciate your honesty in the reviews, don’t worry about negative comments! I want to get another watch, like bloody drugs to me, and I do like San Martin, BUT have to admit some of the Steeldive watches are looking really good! Perhaps one of each? Thanks again Dan.
Considering buying a Steeldive...which is best SD1965, SD1958 or 1954? Is is just a personal preference of looks
The sd1965 has impressed me the most with its build quality and finish. Enjoy!
Current price I can source is £101...New delivered from China. Is this price reasonable?
Oh why don't Steeldive put their divers on waffles or tropicals??? I've got 2 and had the expense of changing the strap. Their standard diver straps are horrible. Steeldive listen. I'll pay the extra if they cost a bit more.
A nice sailcloth would be a great strap option too.
Nice!
Thanks!
Could you review a Phylida Explorer or a Phylida Air King (both have a 39mm case and 48mm lug to lug)? Really curious how those watches are in the metal.
Me too. I will get one in
@@watchmewithwatches awesome! Looking forward to that review. Are you going to order the Explorer or the Air King? :D
@@DutchBulldog I'm thinking more the explorer homage as I think thats the perfect everyday watch!
@@watchmewithwatches I fully agree!
It looks fantastic but is it too large? Maybe this will be a success and a smaller diameter version will be next.
I think they are more drawn to the larger case sizes in general. It would be nice to see 40mm and smaller in the future.
Sorry review misspelled
That is a lovely watch. I agree with you about the strap. The real shame that steeldive uses a printed white (and somewhat ugly) logo. I love the way many of their watches look, but the logo always puts me off.
I wonder if they will upgrade that in time. An applied logo of just the word steeldive would look fantastic.
@@watchmewithwatches I agree. An applied logo, or even just the applied name with no logo at all, would be a massive improvement. To be fair, the white logo and name don't look too bad on the watch in this video, due to the colours of the watch. On a couple of others I want to buy, like the bronze fifty fathoms homage, it really clashes with the rest of the watch. You can get sterile dial versions of steeldive watches from China, which I may end up going for. The UK supplier, unfortunately, said he doesn't sell them.
I'm very interested in this watch. But, again, I wish it was a high beat movement. I say it every time. That being said, the extra features this bad lad has maybe almost enough for me to buy.
I agree on the tropic straps. That's what you do for vintage divers.
Thank you Geepas. Thank you mminch.
lol!
I just don’t understand why these homages have not adopted the PT5000 movement. It is a high beat movement with a very high degree of accuracy. Despite the advantages inherent to the PT500 these homages just can’t break their addiction to the ole’ standby (i.e. Seiko ‘s workhorse but yet low beat movement). Maybe one day
Maybe in time this will be an upgrade they could consider
You waffled on a fair bit before you started .
I like to get you all warmed up. Lol. Remember, there is a skip forward 10 second button if you get bored. Press that a few times if you like.
Wow skinny dippers, elegant dive watch
you'll make a good wumao
Your videos are making my itch unbearable, my Steeldive 1975 is taking forever to come.
Looks nice except logo and name. Chinese watch companies need to be careful when branding their watches.
Hay I won't order anything from steeldive UK they rip you off
Eh? Why do you think that??
You take too long to get to the main specifics of the watch.
How long would be ideal?
22 minutes seems too long for a single watch review, I’m not a pro or anything but I would focus on the specs, movement and possibly the background/history of the watch. Keep the opening review short and simple and get right to the watch.