Addiesdive AD2023 1 Full Review

[@nickdsnik1675]

This was the first watch where the seller contacted me to ask if everything was OK. It has been fine. I'm very pleased with it. We need to see more homages with this movement.

[@ccooper8785]

I could not agree with you more ! I cannot see the appeal of auto watches when the VH31 is so rugged and accurate. I really like the size and weight of this watch as well.

[@michaelplantus1999]

Solid 👍

[@Man_Ray78]

I agree. My first watch in september was the GS Homage, 38mm Pagani with this movement and i had to buy the Escapement Time, 40 mm, vith this clockwork. The only downside is that this sweeping hand drains the battery .Got maybe 2 years of running time.

[@schizoidman9781]

I got my 2nd Addie, the Ad 2028, their most expensive watch, and unfortunately their is a speck of lume on the dial. I messaged them, they asked for pics which I sent, then they ghosted me. I offered to pay them to fix it. Nothing. They will only return your money if there is a problem/damage to the movement and nothing else. Beware. If there e was a problem they'd of ghosted you too I'm sure. I always raved about Addiesdive but this left me very dissappointed.

[@pacocandano]

The Addiesdive Is 95% of my vintage 1968 Rolex Date which I love but seldom wear and at 1/50 of the price and no worries about damaging, scratching the plastic glass of a vintage piece or getting stolen in my city (Mexico City). It has excellent lume, water resistance for everyday activities, sapphire glass; even the VH31 has a 19800 vintage BPH vibe. BUY IT! It has become my favourite watch. The Oyster cases, especially the vintage ones are the best designed watches in the universe, whether you agree or not. Even the master watch designer Gerald Genta was quoted saying he regretted not designing them.

[@EscapeWheel]

wow, thats pretty impressive. I have always loved the vintage oyster style cases...truely are beautiful. thanks for watching!

[@ANiCKiN]

Not worth losing your life over a Rolex. And with that said this watch looks so good it could still be problematic. 😜

[@charliealva4833]

That’s one nice watch. The movement and that top hat crystal make it a must. Thanks for your videos, I enjoy watching them all. I appreciate how you always show the watches outdoors and in different straps. That’s like your signature thing 🙌🏼

[@EscapeWheel]

The straps have always beeny thing even before the channel started...it seems to be very popular so they will always be part of the reviews. Thanks for watching!

[@jaquino6786]

You are very very quickly becoming one of my favorite watch reviewers! You're just so thorough and I appreciate the effort so much. Keep it up!

[@EscapeWheel]

Thanks man, that means a lot. 🤜🤛

[@bensynewsshoedown4999]

Great visuals and reviewing, Steve. As good case finishing as San Martin at this price point is amazing. Addiesdive did a lot at this price point, and the VH31 is great to have, too. A must-try watch.

[@EscapeWheel]

Thanks! appreciate it man!

[@MyChannel-om3gg]

Love this timepiece! I was about to pull the trigger to purchase the San Martin Explorer, but thankful I saw your review. I just purchased this and saved me a lot. Thank you!

[@svaz2006]

Same here. I didn't think I could fork over $300-$425 for the SM. The Addie checked off most of my boxes, and for $220-$340 savings I can live w/ an Explorer 1016 homage, as opposed to an 114270 homage.

[@EscapeWheel]

nice! hope you enjoy it!

[@svaz2006]

Great review. I have this watch. I love this watch. I was actually looking for a Rolie 114270 homage, but the San Martin costs more than I was willing to pay. This 1016 homage is just lovely, and that VH31 sweep is gratifying.

[@watsondna]

Man you are killing it in the value for money reviews! Keep it up.

[@EscapeWheel]

thank you, sir!

[@patrickarellano4823]

this video convinced me to get this watch instead of the sn0107. i was happy to discover that it has 19mm lugs since i have a bunch of straps for my vintage tudor. the vintage tudor pin position is too close to the case that it can't accomodate thicker straps. I ended up just leaving that on its original bracelet. I like the sweeping hands of a mechanical movement but since this is like the 15th watch in my watch collection. i didn't mind that its a seiko mecha quartz movement with a close to sweeping seconds hand, the quality is acceptable, and its less than 100 dollars.

[@pellelarsson6887]

Would love seeing San Martin making a quartz version of their explorer watch

[@killforkylie]

Absolutely and Baltany. As an everyday watch it just makes sense.

[@XjohnjohnX88]

I totally get it about the 19mm lugs width, almost no one have this bracelets/straps. But imo still not a bad choice because of proportions. I have a PD (BB36 hommage) with 37mm of diameter and a 20mm lugs width and I would have preferred 19mm because of the dimensions. So clearly not a deal breaker for me. For a 100$ watch, the finishing is amazing! Overall a great watch for the price. I love your reviews, Steve. It's always excellent 👌

[@EscapeWheel]

Thanks Jonathan. Agree, 19mm isn't a deal breaker. It uses to be, but so many companies stock 19mm now.

[@TeoBlu]

Beautifully filmed review. I wonder if VH31 hands are interchangeable with Seiko automatics...

[@SteveFWatches]

Honestly a nice watch and hope to see this movement in more watches too.

[@EscapeWheel]

I think we all want more of the VH31. such a great movement to keep the thickness in check and the cost down. it's a win-win. thanks for continuing to watch, Steve!

[@brianmsahin]

It's a very nice watch Steve, appreciate the very honest reviews. My only negative on this is the name. DeepSeaHunter when it isn't a dive watch and only has 100m water resistance. Having said that I'd still buy it! P. S. That Cronos looks beautiful. It's on my list for when my watch budget is replenished!

[@that_which_is_not]

With it homaging a watch from the 1960’s, 100m depth would have technically been a deep sea diver at that point in history. As such I think it fits with the watch, imho!

[@gren509]

Another great find and superb review. I wish I'd never found your channel, it's going to cost me a fortune ;-)

[@Ericdagreat]

Awesome review! Between this watch, and the Pagani 1723 gold dial that you reviewed, which one would you pick hands down?

[@superdad4324]

Great review! I would order one in a heartbeat if t wasn’t for one thing. I genuinely don’t understand why they use blue ar on a black dial watch. It completely ruins it for me.

[@drebarthelotte5712]

I love it. Good price. We need more watches like this with this movement

[@EscapeWheel]

Agreed. I want them all to have the VH31!

[@shahremhassan2841]

I bought this last year very nice watch

[@DanielePais]

I love this one.... already feeling itchy....

[@garyk8285]

Probably the SN020 is a better size, but this one is pretty good too. I have same wrist size at 7.5 inches. It's quite a lot cheaper than the San Martin. High beat quartz is fine. I think I might buy this instead.

[@emeteriotorres6690]

Really like mine. Find myself wearing it more than the cronos 36mm explorer

[@EscapeWheel]

oh wow. that's high praise.

[@emeteriotorres6690]

​@@EscapeWheelI really like the vintage look and it is has replaced my Casio as my go to quartz/work watch.

[@adotandoparis7835]

Nice one, good job Steve !

[@sylvainster30]

Very nice piece for the price! Always a bit scared buying a watch from Alliexpress…. Great review! ✌🏼😎👍🏼

[@EscapeWheel]

That's why I'm here. Most work out fine, others not so much. Glad this was a good one. 👍. Thanks for watching.

[@TheBimmer74]

Never had a problem with Ali

[@ccooper8785]

The problem comes if you need to send the watch back. It then becomes VERY expensive.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@ccooper8785 yes, this is true. Good time to get some watchmakers tools And start leaning 🤣

[@Thunder-db6bk]

How do you think this compares to the PD 1751? I think this is the better quality watch but i really like the look of the pd a lot more

[@migfed]

Great review, great watch and great channel

[@EscapeWheel]

wow, thank you so much for the kind words.

[@hewiebecker6165]

The default cheap watch on Ali is the willard and would be a default recommendation (I'm extremely tall with relatively big wrists so the willard fits me). A friend has gotten into watches but I've been looking for an Ali express watch that would fit his smaller wrist. This is the one I'd recommend until Addiesdive or Steeldive launches an affordable alternative to a San Martin SN004

[@EscapeWheel]

Yeah, it's small, cheap, sweep quartz should be a good stepping stone to autos id they aren't into those (yes) Good alternative to the SN004 sounds like the thorn, looks really similar for like $130. Also I believe Corgeut/bliger/tandorio group also has one for cheap, but probably lacks in a couple areas (AR Coating, probably crap lume)

[@eddiek1231]

Your video did it’s job! I’m not a huge fan of homage or cheap Chinese watches but this one spoke to me. It’s pretty incredible what you get all for less than $100 and I just can’t understand why the bigger watch companies (Seiko) can’t seem to offer such great specs for their entry and mid level watches. Looking forward to receiving it and if it’s as good as you make it sound, it’ll probably get quite the bit of wrist time. And I used your link so I hope my purchase went towards your affiliate numbers 👍

[@stefbacum4454]

Nice! must keep an eye out at the next sale, would make a great beater!

[@matt4398]

I remember the last 37mm vh31 aliexpress watch, I said I would order it next sale, then they stopped making it😢

[@matt4398]

Sd8103 steeldive

[@EscapeWheel]

Definitely!

[@Man_Ray78]

Thanks for this stellar review. I was thinking. I got two watches with this movement. If i pull the crown out , does that stop the draining of the battery, if I'm not using it?

[@EscapeWheel]

unfortunately, no. the movement will still draw power from the battery with the crown pulled out. it just disengages the hands during that time

[@ordinarygeek]

I like almost everything in this watch 😊 except the logo😜

[@gz7587]

I love that this is a small quartz. I hope more companies go in this direction! I don't care for the explorer style dial. 19mm lug is a mistake on their part. Hate the coin edge screw case back too. How can I change the battery on that? Give me darker black dials. Dive style logo on a non dive watch.

[@EscapeWheel]

definitely not perfect. I agree with most of your complaints as well. thanks for watching!

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Thanks for the review. Nice watch and a bargain.

[@EscapeWheel]

Thanks for watching!

[@doctorsoggy5563]

I got mine. It's fricken awesome.

[@EscapeWheel]

Awesome! Enjoy it!

[@krvav1]

Bought for wifey, amazing piece

[@LCMNUNES1962]

EXCELENTE RELÓGIO 👍👍 🇧🇷

[@ccooper8785]

Absolutely delighted with mine. The micro adjust holes on my clasp were not drilled properly but I managed to open them up using a smoothing broach. I wish more watches were available at this size and weight. If they produce a version with a blue dial or with applied indices then I will be the first in the queue to buy. After buying a ridiculously inaccurate AD2112 I doubt I will ever buy another auto watch. The VH31 in this is fantastically accurate; mine is well within 0.5 secs per week.

[@gootarguy2320]

Ditto with the clasp holes!

[@ccooper8785]

@@gootarguy2320 It appears to be a very common problem with this model. My other Addiesdive is perfect. If you don't have a smoothing broach you could try gently opening the holes using a darning (or other stout) needle. It is an easy job and worth doing to ensure the clasp is secure. It has not spoiled the watch for me and I would happily recommend it to everyone.

[@johnjones928]

This piece ticks most of my boxes for a daily wear watch, but i'm still waiting for Seiko to make a non-chronograph meca-quartz movement with a date complication. That would make this one just about perfect.

[@EscapeWheel]

haha, we've all been waiting for that!

[@bikeman123]

The meca quartz bit only controls the flyback of the chrono hands, it doesn't provide the sweep second hand which I'm guessing is what you want. Plenty of seiko quartz chronos have a sweep chrono second hand and aren't meca quartz.

[@johnjones928]

@@bikeman123 I wasn't talking about the hand movement at all, what i want is a NON CHRONO Meca-quartz with a DATE complication which (as far as i know) Seiko doesn't make. I already have a chrono version and like it just fine but it's not what i consider a daily watch.

[@garyk8285]

I just bought this for AussieDollars$77 incl shipping and taxes. Interested to see it at that price.

[@maxfaberg128]

Thanks for the review. Well, why should the bracelet not be lightweight? To say if it's cheap or not one should consider different parameters like finishing, play between the links, sharpness of the edges. If the watch head is light and the milled clasp adds some heft, then a neutral bracelet with hollow middle links are a great choice but definitley not "cheap". We should learn to understand product design and acknowdledge certain decisions as necessary for a great product. I would have loved if you clarifired more on the bracelet. How tight are the in between tolerances of the links, how sharp are the edges and the overall comfort experience wearing it. This is what matters in my opinion. Endlinks could fit a little bit better to the shape of the lugs though. You can get a Pagani Oyster for that money it will have a solid bracelet but with horrible play and sharp edges. Why do I need this if that's the turn down on having a solid braceled on a under 100 dollar watch? To me it doesn't make whole lot of sense.

[@EscapeWheel]

hmm, guess I skipped that part. tolerances aren't any worse than say, a pagani bracelet. the clasp is small and stamped outer shell, so there is some weight. edges aren't sharp IMO.

[@jaelee2263]

Looks even better than Explorer. Crystal glass grade is the top of top quality.

[@samteks125]

It's only $39 U.S. during Singles' Day sale (19% tax included!). Makes the little shortcomings seem a lot less important 😊

[@b_cruz]

Link?

[@artsonpl9821]

no logos anywhere, glossy navy dial and snowflake hands and i'll buy it!

[@praktikalpinoytechgsm8496]

Hahaha! That is chronometer level my friend! It looks like an automatic. Weights like a feather.

[@EscapeWheel]

indeed. it's really great. thanks for watching!

[@lollobr2]

Did you re upload this video?

[@MrAl67]

I wish they would offer a sub version with VH31.

[@tirrelldaveport3671]

You HAVE to do the Cronos 36mm explorer. Anxious to hear your opinion of it.

[@EscapeWheel]

Haha, so many watches, so little time (and money) My guess is that the Cronos is VERY good. From my past experiences and what I have seen and heard, basically just apply my 39mm review to everything but dimensions (36mm version is slightly smaller than 36mm actually)and movement. A full review may happen eventually, but I can't drop that money now with everything else coming out soon (titanium pelagos 39, hruodland TV speedy, BB Pro from octopus and seestern/sugess....and more. So many...lol

[@tirrelldaveport3671]

@@EscapeWheel yeah man! You have a lot on your plate!

[@pacocandano]

Cronos is designed after modern oyster case, Addiesdive is modeled after a vintage one, slimmer. It is beautiful.

[@cannabisoutlawz]

Addiesdive quality is amazing 👏

[@steve8510]

Can you swap out the bubble crystal for a flat sapphire crystal or will it hit the hands?

[@EscapeWheel]

It'll probably foul the hands.

[@brixquinonez]

Sold. Just ordered it for Php 4,500

[@EscapeWheel]

Nice! Enjoy it!

[@KabobHope]

This is the best cheap quartz movement there is. It has the look of an automatic.

[@Dirtywesterner]

Got mine for $55 US , same for the Willard, the two together for barely $100 represent the best value from aliex , nothing offered by the rest of the watch world comes close to either , or either one at even 110 apiece. Re-sale value and customer service for these "Pre-conflict loss-leaders " is where the price suddenly begins to make sense..

[@DukeTurnip]

While I like Addiesdive watches, their logo is just so busy! I'm waiting to see how the watch dives version of this turns out...

[@EscapeWheel]

I thought they were only doing a Ranger homage? maybe I missed the mercedes hands.

[@DukeTurnip]

@@EscapeWheel no, that's totally fair. You're probably right, honestly I'm not detail-oriented enough to distinguish between this new batch of smaller black dial watches coming out now, they all look basically the same to me.

[@user-zq8rl8hi6m]

Спасибо за обзор

[@EscapeWheel]

thank you for watching!

[@SergeiVnv]

Yeah, That Would Be Great... to have applied indices, 20 mm lug width, dial color options (sunburst dark blue, ...). There's one more amazing affordable watch: PD-1701 V5 white dial red bezel, aka Moonswatch..

[@matt4398]

Tick second chronograph? With white and red dial? F off

[@EscapeWheel]

tempted my the V5 "alaska". but already featured the 1701 two times on the channel....can there be room for more? :)

[@SergeiVnv]

@@EscapeWheel ~ Enough is enough 😁 I've seen both your reviews of pd-1701.. Thank you 👍👍👍

[@commentjedi]

Almost perfect head except the lume. Endlinks appear soft edged (not crisp) and not tight fitting.

[@Omar-qf5mi]

Please come in under $50 on a sale 😅 Otherwise i'll have to pay import duties

[@EscapeWheel]

it's going to be close. Good Luck!

[@rphamm]

What to do if the quartz battery runs out?

[@davidc3903]

Open the caseback and change out the battery. It’s pretty easy! I just did it on an Escapement time VH31 watch last night 👍

[@aspexpl]

The lume may not be great on the Addiesdive but I own a Berny "SNK" and a genuine explorer, and the lume on the Berny is superior to the Rolex one. I guess in this field, the Addiesdive is true to the original (which by the way is also in 19mm).

[@cosmodoc]

So did your dad like it then?

[@indexartcenter9671]

Are there any solar powered vh31's?

[@EscapeWheel]

No

[@kahaniguruhindi]

How is the performance after using it for months?? Can I buy it for that price??

[@EscapeWheel]

Still running great. Not more than a couple seconds off. Link is in the video description. I'd add it to your cart now and purchase during 11.11 for the lowest price.

[@kahaniguruhindi]

@@EscapeWheelIt’s sad that aliexpress is banned in India. So additional discount or sale price won’t be applicable on the official site

[@EscapeWheel]

@@kahaniguruhindi yup, you aren't the first person to complain about this..sadly there's not much we can do about it.

[@schizoidman9781]

I got my 2nd Addie, the Ad 2028, their most expensive watch, and unfortunately their is a speck of lume on the dial. I messaged them, they asked for pics which I sent, then they ghosted me. I offered to pay them to fix it. Nothing. They will only return your money if there is a problem/damage to the movement and nothing else. Beware. If there e was a problem they'd of ghosted you too I'm sure. I always raved about Addiesdive but this left me very dissappointed.

[@EdBrock785]

AD=San Martin little Sister 👍🏻.

[@pew2pao459]

this or the san martin version?

[@EscapeWheel]

If you want the bracelet to be good, I'd get the San Martin. The watch heads are pretty comparable IMO, one is quartz one is automatic so you have to consider that as well.

[@pew2pao459]

@@EscapeWheel thank you!

[@tendousj]

Applied indices would be nicer

[@EscapeWheel]

we may see that in the future. this is more of the vintage explorers, which were painted.

[@PocketUau]

This NEEDS to be filled with low viscosity mineral oil.

[@EscapeWheel]

Hmmm....I e got some. Very tempting. Would probably look awesome with the crystal. 🤔🤔

[@dino3162]

They put the wrong case-back on mine. It says it has a pt5000 😂😂

[@EscapeWheel]

Lol, some nice QC there 😂

[@dino3162]

@@EscapeWheel the caseback writing looks better than the one in your video. Its smaller and not as deeply engraved. Also it’s just funny 😁

[@EscapeWheel]

@@dino3162 limited edition run 😂

[@Tom_H327]

Looks nice. But, the small size is not to my tastes.

[@EscapeWheel]

thanks for watching. size is definitely not for everyone. too small for me. but it's so nice I can't sell it. gifting it to my dad to replace is old Timex this weekend.

[@ccooper8785]

It would be great to always have different size options. For me this one is perfect but, at present, I am in the minority.

[@Tom_H327]

@@ccooper8785 Agreed.

[@petermuller9940]

Wonderful watch …. But I HATE the Mercedes pointer design

[@unwokeneuropean3590]

I dont like it but i dont hate it... I hate Tudor's snowflake hour designs though.

[@ccooper8785]

The Merc fit with it being an Explorer copy. Each to their own tho'

[@islandterror5198]

Hey Steve , lol

[@EscapeWheel]

Bahaha. Hi, agIn

[@islandterror5198]

@@EscapeWheel Good deal on that Phoibos 👍

[@EscapeWheel]

@@islandterror5198 lol, too good. Sold in about 5 minutes and had multiple people asking me about it.

[@islandterror5198]

@@EscapeWheel lol , I'll let you know when I see it reposted for more $ as a flip haha

[@EscapeWheel]

@@islandterror5198 lol. Didn't realize it was so desirable...but looks like they are sold out so 🤷

[@richardvacanti9428]

Why would you get a quartz

[@EscapeWheel]

Why not? They have their advantages.

[@ccooper8785]

Accuracy and robustness are vastly superior to any auto. Most mechanical watches will be banished to a drawer when, in less than 5 years, they require a service (that costs more than the watch did when new).

[@michaelplantus1999]

@@ccooper8785 Definitely!

[@vincebrickner5529]

Yeah thanks I appreciate what you do but I'm pretty much done. The watches you review or just too small.

[@EscapeWheel]

I review what the people want! Got a suggestion, let me know. In the past month I have reviewed 40+mm down to 36mm.

[@gootarguy2320]

With a 6.25” wrist, I’m replacing my massive divers with watches just like this that actually fit me properly.

[@ccooper8785]

Plenty of other channels out there for those who feel the need to over-compensate...

[@resjon7981]

I would buy if not for the Mercedes hand, pity.

[@mikesmith5389]

It's so generic looking, there are scores of watches out there that look almost identical.