ADDIESDIVE 200m Quartz Diver. Why is this watch a surprise?
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- The Addiesdive MY-H3 200m quartz diver.
Very good price, but a very good watch for the money? This detailed review will delve deep (pardon the pun) into the ins and outs of this watch. You may be interested, or you may think its junk. Either way, thanks for watching!
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Just ordered one today for £39! Perfect for my collection
I finally decided to purchase this time piece. Super excited to see it in person. Thank you for the detailed review.
Oh my god!! I've just received the two watches I ordered in the sale. A 'Hulk' and a 'Kermit' - £31 each! They are amazing!! Cyclops' are well aligned, crowns smooth to operate. Thanks for bringing these to my attention!!
You are so right, this watch is so comfortable on original steel bracelet! I don't think the finish on this watch is any worse than Pagani, I have both, and Addies is much more comfortable(I have smaler wrist) Lume is great, looks 5 x more expensive than it is and it's got that x factor you are talking about. I like your review, because this is 40$ watch, it's not all about specs, it's the feeling when you wear the watch that just needs to be right.
Thanks man, i think quartz is the most safe option in watches from Aliexpess and the price its just perfect.I wish San martin Cronos or Heimdallr release some Seiko homages with quartz too,cheers.
if enough people write to their customer service requesting quartz versions of the Seiko homages, they may produce some. I wonder if they could just swap the NH35 auto for a quartz movement on demand.
Nice review Dan. Had this watch a few months now, great for the price. Mine was around 32 quid - here in Thailand we don't get taxed for Ali purchases. I've also got the SteelDive Willard, these are going for around 63 quid now - absolute bargain. Excellent channel by the way - keep 'em coming.
Ordered one after you posted it on Instagram. Been looking for a base for mods and this is ideal given the price. Was on a flash sale about £5 cheaper when I ordered. Reckon it'll be on the summer sale too in a week or so.
I bought one recentlly....one of the best values watches of all time...My example had no bezel wobble and lined up perfectly....I got mine on sale as well....28 U.S. Dollars....Insane Value!...if you are thinking about purchase....Highly recommend...(P.S. Great review!!! Thanks!)
Just got mine and re-sized the bracelet - so far it seems great. The bezel's pretty stiff but not bothered by that. The only thing that bugged me was the bracelet was covered in plastic so tight it was wearing it like a second skin - took me far longer removing that than it did to re-size the bracelet lol.
You crack me up my dear friend..."uniformally misaligned" 🙂 All joking aside, this is one hell of a beater watch. With all of its little flaws I think it is a cracking watch to have while doing work around the house, running errands, etc. Great find Dan. Thank you for another great video mate 👍👏
Mine arrived today blown away by the value for money and no QC issues from my untrained eye. Thanks for the review buddy.
Something endearing about a really cheap budget watch that while not perfect is still very good in many ways. I know you disliked it but I love my Benyar for that reason. Think I paid £25. I use it to work in,diy,gardening etc and it just keeps going and I love its look! Great video👍🏻
Maybe they should use the line "Cheaper than a Thai takeaway" in their advertising 😂. Enjoyable review, but I think my Amphibia was well worth the £12 extra.
Just got this for $38. Great watch for that price!!
I own a few addies dive. The same watch here quartz with blue bezel and blue dial but with sapphire. Great watch daily and strap monster. 👌
Addies quartz with sapphire? Only saw a steeldive, but I may prefer the Addies' more flat, less sunburst dial than the Steeldive's
great to see steady growth in your viewers. SO many brands now - we need your reviews.
Thank you! I was nervous about diverting a lot further away from just chinese homage watches, but overall the views have been going well! Variety is the spice of life! Thanks again
The best part of these videos is the obligatory tropic strap showcase. Gets me everytime 😛
You bought yours yet? 😉
@@watchmewithwatches Waiting for a new watch to arrive & I’ll be straight on it pal 👌🏻
@@THE7THT0WN what you got coming?
@@watchmewithwatches Timex Expedition Camper T497139J. Such a cheap little watch but hear great things about it. It’ll look smashing on a tropic I reckon 🤔
@@THE7THT0WN I still have my one of those! A NATO would work on that bad boy. Also a dark leather. Nice tough little watch with a VERY loud tick! Lol
Nice review. Thank you very much. Enjoyed watching as always. I saw this watch now on sale in Ali for about £17 now. Definitely worth a shot. 👌
Thanks for the video man. Love that watch and the green bezel is gorgeous. For 50 bucks is a lot of watch for the money
Couldn't agree more!
Just ordered.... Been looking for a Kermit homage for a little while but didn't want to spend a lot of money as I have too many watches already. Had a £20 discount coupon at Amazon so couldn't resist..... Thanks for the review, hopefully I haven't bought a pig in a poke! :)
"..uniform misalignment if you know what I mean..." Hahahaha that made my day, quite witty remark. Addiesdive watches are far from perfect, but in their price range I rather consider them usually brilliant. Quality is great usually and attention to details surprisingly positive.
A good review of this watch. I own one since 1 year. It my go to watch whem im on the beach or on the water. Among my my watches this is one who get the most wrist time. I prefer quartz to mechanical. With quartz you only change time twice a year. I am very pleased with it.
Got it in sale for £25, just arriveded today. It's brilliant, my new daily driver.
Good video mate, just waiting for someone to actually test these for 200m resist
Just need another gadget!
It will pass easily😊 Just like all the others. It’s amazing what they offer for so little money. Having all my dollars locked up in my vintage collection, these chinese brands are my new love😊👍🏻
Check out the Cronos 1000m diver on the hydraulic press channel. Didn’t stop working until 2700m,never took in water and it restarted working again after!
Great video always entertaining me personally have had my fill of sub style watches at any price but I'll never have my fill of your great videos Thanks Mate 👍
They have much improved over two years, although the strap remains the same. I paid the equivalent of 26 quid, and a further 8 quid for a strap.
I bought one of these for my son and found it more attractive in person than online. But despite the date being very legible, we can't find a spot with the stem that lets us set it!
Great review. It’s going for £20 in the June 2024 sale ridiculous price it’s becoming a joke i bought 6 watches 5 Pagani design and Addiesdive AD2040 for just £25 including tax. I will probably add this in few days £23 including tax😮
Looks cool as a beater on a strap but this last month I bought an amphibia and now I'm going to go for the Casio Duro, but I'll keep an eye on this one, I like submariner homages, no problem for me wearing it as long as they are not copies. Btw I would love to see you modding watches with those small Miyota quartz movements that tons of them have.
Thanks for the review as ive just picked one up for under £25 delivered. It better be as good as you say.! 😂 i saw the addiesdive yaughtmaster version too for the same price and couldnt resist. Its getting to be a pain these days setting up the automatics everytime i want a watch change. Thankyou again for the review.!! 👍👍
You are most welcome! For £25 it's amazing!
Now £31.27 in the sale.
Thanks for the review mate!
Nice review mate. I reckon the step between the end link and the lugs is present with real Submariners so they basically did it right! But what I don't like are the polished middle links, you said it yourself, they easily get scratched...
Definitely enjoyed this review. Thumbs up and am subscribing.
As i watch with my addeisive on my arm, im modding it in a couple months, im tempted to use a auto movement, and a red sunburst dial..im just thrilled with it so far!
Its such a nice little watch for so little money! Less worrying to mod as well. Have fun!
Great review mate! I just ordered mine (in blue) for 39 EUR ^^ Cannot wait for it to arrive
I'm sure you will enjoy it! Thanks for watching 👀
I got the updated version with signed crown and case back I really like it
Very reasonable proposition, certainly much better than the price suggests....not a bad daily....🏴⌚🏴⌚
Judging by your example I can see why you feel the way you do , the style not quite my bag but ya can't argue with what you get for ya money. I've felt that way about a 10 quid auto before its crazy isn't it 😄
I wonder if the cases are seconds, it is possible I suppose.
Not bad for the money, but the name always reminds me of Glue.
for the money tbh u cannot go wrong lot worse out there for more money great review Dan
Interesting one… I’m wondering, with the case being 13mm, could you mod with an NH35 and make it an automatic? Thanks for the review Dan! 👍🏼
Its very likely since the case must be the same Addiesdive uses for the mechanical version with the great NH35
But for the price of the movement, watch and hands you'd just rather buy the steeldive automatic version of this
It's the exact same case as the mechanical one
Thanks for this! Just bought it for £25 Inc Tax Shipped!!!
Hahahaha you're a Mad Man. A cool Watch! The Bracelet could be a bit smoother. The Secondshand could hit the Mark... and my Cyclops got a mini Scratch after 2 days...But Its a great WAtch!..
The Minutes Hand jumps a bit when I set the Time.
The Cyclops lines up and Magnifies. I have more Expensive Watches which Fail at the Cyclops Alignment.
7:20 How can I mod the Minieral Glass to Saphire?
7:49 Yes I would love to Upgread the Clasp!
Hello! Check out any of my mod videos where I change a crystal. I did one on a Lorus field watch thats pretty universal to many watches as a guide.
@@watchmewithwatchesI will. Thanks!
bought one yesterday
I've just managed to get one of these from AliExpress for a total of £35.75 so hopefully it will be just as good as this one. 👍
Fingers crossed! Hope you enjoy it
Looking forward to seeing the hydromod vid.
Great review fantastic price.
I've got the watch now, it's super comfy, excellent all around watch. Do you have a link to the upgraded clasp that will fit it?
Is rhe dial width 28'5mm? In that xcase will be easy finding a replacement. NIce watch for the money, perfect beater!
Yes this could be swapped out for another dial easily, just would need to snip off dial feet and stock movement to the dial
Hydro and sapphire crystal mod would look great!
i would definitely love to know whats the problem CZcams has with me.. it once deleted my comment on one of Jason the watch guy's video, for example... now i was probably the first person commenting your video and that comment is nowhere to be found -.- '
Good review mate, would love to know your opinion on this quartz version, vs addiesdive automatic
Thank you
Hi! Sometimes youtube like.anyyjing vastly complex has weird glitches now and then. Thanks for trying again, and watching my video!
I understand your exuberance in finding a well-made, low price watch. However, I have a hard time getting over the name ADDIESDIVE. I think these manufacturers should take long than a second to think up these brand names, as it's going to affect sales.
Fine review Dan! Thanks
Great review and quite funny TBH 😂. I’d be lying if I wasn’t tempted to purchase one on the supplied leather strap. Do you think that would be a mistake? I’m still tempted by the Steeldive 1953 so if you had to buy only one which one would you purchase?
Thanks for watching 👀
I would go for the steeldive!
@@watchmewithwatches the Steeldive with sapphire (SD1953) costs twice as much, 80 vs 40 bucks. is it worth the difference?
i’m buying one
think the ceramic bezel can be modded for different colours too can't it?
Screw links or pushpins in the bracelet? I'll be getting one during the sale either way!
Push pins! 📌
Funnily my Addiesdive Tuna homage does not say Diver's it says Deepseahunter, Automatic, 300m.
i'm also planning on to hydro mod (oil filled) this watch. hope you gonna do it also before i do it. LOL.
Nice one! Think I'll buy one Dan! Cheers!
Hello, could you share the link to the sapphire crystal? What measures? Thank you
Nothing against homages but keep covering the bigger brands. Definitely adds nice variety to your channel! Never miss a video. Great content!
Cheers from the States!
Thank you! I agree, variety is the spice of life, and the occasional homage (which laid the foundations to this channel) is ok by me. Next few videos are all individual and affordable pieces. Thanks for watching Angel.
Variety is great but I GREATLY appreciated you introducing me to Steeldive (got the Blancpain Bronze FF homage as well as the Captn. Willard) and as a result Addiesdive (I got their Tuna with the NH35).
Dissapointing that it isn't thinner, it should be with a battery inside. That thickness will affect comfort somewhat. The clasp/bracelet could easily be swapped for a better one too.
Do you have a link to the clasp you upgraded to?
It’s 40$ .. if you want what you want pay for it. Beggars can’t be choosers
I do like these very much but the bracelets are too narrow, they are uncomfortable. This watch with a 21mm or even better, 22mm, would be just as comfortable as my Tudor Black Bay.
thanks for the great video! is the clasp 20mm? i'm having troubles finding it, mind sharing the link? (great upgrade by the way!)
Hi, you need an 18mm clasp for this bracelet. Here is a non affiliate link for you....
£5.00 5%OFF | High quality 16mm 18mm 20mm 22mm Fold Safety Clasp buckle Deployment Clasp
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@@watchmewithwatches thank you!
You've got an absolute bargain there.
Just bought one of these in blue on the strength of your review for a little over £33. Quite excited to get it. If it's as good as I hope I might buy another in a different colour.
I have one in my box with a real Rolex glide lock metal bracelet. it keeps running perfectly. Better than my real Pepsi Rolex.
04:28 Min
I have the same symptoms
The diver's watch is great! :-)
Steve at Escape wheel says this eatch hs a saphire crystal at the beginning oh his reveiw and then says it is Mineral!
Ita definately mineral!
I will buy this watch instead of a casio duro
The value for money of Chinese watches is extraordinary.
It certainly is! Does cause controversy, but what doesn't now days?!
Awesome video!
How much is it after it ends. up in the United States?
Hi Dan I had to press the button on this one in the Aliexpress 11/11 sale. The price was too ridiculous to say no. I’ve seen your watch straps on eBay and am tempted to buy one. Which one would you recommend if you want one that can stand getting wet every once in a while?
Hi, thanks for watching and checking my straps out. Any rubber or fabric strap is great for occasional wetness. Leather straps are generally not great for wet, but the odd slight sprinkle is ok!
Funny thing is, you still overpaid for this thing. :-P It dropped down to 35€ with coupons at times.
The Good: 200m (don't have a hydraulic press but it at least survived all of my submersion), ceramic bezel, full SS with a bracelet, actually good lume, Miyota 2115 is a reliable classic, mine also hits the markers but that will be different on every unit, good weight, neat dial
The Bad: Undersized hands, bezel has play in all directions, cyclops seems to be frequently misaligned (you've just been lucky here)
Btw. I'm pretty sure the bezel is 90 clicks?
Thats true! Even at this price it seems I paid too much lol. Its a bit if fun this watch really.
is it actually water proof?
In the upcoming summer sale...€36.11!!!
Solid banger
That green needs to be a little darker.
I agree
i wish you had thrown in the casio duro in lume comparison, i dont have 1,. thanks
Excellent idea! Well, having a duro I can say it beats it hands down
Hi, quick question, what were the measurements of the crystal replacement for the addiesdive subbie? I'd like to do the same mods, but with domed saphire.
Hi, you need dimensions 30.5mm x 2.5mm
@@watchmewithwatches awesome! Thanks!
As I watched this video, I looked down at the Casio Duro on my wrist and thought, "Nah, I'm good." And the Casio was significantly less at $44.49 (£31.81 according to Google).
Part of the reason I bought this was to see if it could be some kind of duro alternative in some way. And for some people it may be.
So do you think the Phylida kermit is worth the extra $$$? im stuck in limbo whether to get a phylida kermit and possibly something else (like a cadisen datejust), or just save some more and put it all into a san martin SN017.
I wish san martin made a kermit! The phylida was nice, just a lot more money than this one!
@@watchmewithwatches yes!! was thinking the same thing the other day, if its a SM id probably go for the black, as sometimes the green or blue dials can look a bit cheap, but a kermit would be awesome!
Finishing looks rough to Me but it is cheap.
What if it said “200m/660ft” ? As long as it doesn’t say “divers” they’re good ?
Never say divers if its not ISO rated.
I just got mine today, how long will this watch last?
Battery maybe a year or two, then need a new one. Other than that, it should last a very long time.
I'd definitely do a hydro mod,if the movement has enough torque.
Apparently you can get very very thin oil which doesn't affect the movement much.
@@watchmewithwatches what's the hold up with this mod then?😅
@@waris3732 well, work commitments! 💪
@@watchmewithwatches whenever you have time 👌
@@waris3732 you helped actually, I forgot to order the materials! Just ordered them
Is the face sapphire? Great video, Im sold!
It's mineral, but I swapped it to sapphire! See my lorus or cadio duro video to see how easy it can be!
@@watchmewithwatches makes sense that it doesnt for that price! I will check your video
Please share the sapphire crystal link 🙏
Do you have a link to the clasp Dan?😃👍
Hi, I will sort that out
If the second hand hits,
Exactly the points?
It's very very close. Better than many quartz watches I've seen. Including some Swiss!
@@watchmewithwatches Thx Bro! : )
Good copy of rolex
Hi. Will this Miyota movement fit into the SD1970 case?? Thanks.
Im not sure tbh, the spacer ring etc would need to allow a perfect fit or it would rattle about in the watch case.
@@watchmewithwatches OK thanks, if you happen to be taking both watches apart (like you do...) please let us know. I'm hoping Steeldive or one of the others put the VH31 quartz movement (sweep 4 ticks/sec) into the turtle style case. Tra for a bit.
@@roadgent7921 sure!
This wacth is good quality? No back play bezel?
For the money, its great. I'm happy with it and still own it.
Hi how does this stand up say a Steeldive SD 1953/1954?
Good question, steeldive is slightly better over all.
The wobbly bezel is definitely a deal-breaker. For just a few quid more you can buy an Invicta Pro Diver and it's almost identical with no wobbly bezel.
Invicta are pretty decent, I agree! But the lume on this for the money is quite excellent.
Could you post the link to the clasp please? Y
Sure, (this is not an affiliate link).
a.aliexpress.com/_mqn8VEv
@@watchmewithwatches perfect! Thanks!
Mine Is perfect.
What's the diameter?
40mm
I think I'd still rather have a Pagani PD-1661.
For more than double the price, ok..