Cadisen C8206 retro diver - Full review

[@HaonProductions]

I ordered one of these on the last Ali sale and it just got here today, I've been pleased so far. Couldn't get the rivets unscrewed so I just threw it on some brown suede leather and it looks great. Love the vintage sizing of it on my skinny wrist. My bezel has a little bit of wiggle and seems to catch at some point as well but it's not the worst I've had. I always liked the look of the San Martin but never wanted to pay 300 bucks or so for it so I'm glad I found this. People always talk about a summer beater, well this is my fall beater.

[@EscapeWheel]

Sounds a lot like mine. Thanks for letting me know your thoughts, the suede strap sounds interesting....may have to throw mine in one, too

[@drewbienor]

Why doesn’t San Martin go for matt bezels? It looks so much better. And they should especially on the bb58 homage. I would like it on the retro dive as well.

[@XjohnjohnX88]

I think that's a very interesting watch. For those who can't afford the San Martin (like me), it's seems to be a very good option. The indices are too small and the hands too thin in my opinion. But I still like it ! Thanks for the great review, Steve. Always a pleasure to watch your videos 👍

[@EscapeWheel]

Thanks, man! Agree about it being a decent alternative to the San Martin.

[@stephenhuber1079]

Concerning the bezel, I think the hangup is where the spring starts and hooks to the case. Its a nice tidy looking watch. I like the size and that color blue is outstanding. I would look for a new SS steel bracelet and clasp for it. Possibly a nice watch to mod slightly if there are parts in its size. Cool review, Steve. Thanks!

[@EscapeWheel]

Thanks for watching Stephen! And I think so too on the bezel...but who knows

[@SteveFWatches]

Love this dial especially on those NATOS. Waiting for a v2 where they fix the rivet for the micro adjustment

[@EscapeWheel]

I don't know how they missed that after the San Martin fiasco...lol. Thank for watching, man 👊

[@cadisen]

Thank you for your review.After C8206&C8207 come to market,we are trying to collect many customer's feel. Because it is really important for us. Try to be better,try to be change better.Thank you so much help us know the problem and good things.

[@EscapeWheel]

wow, thank you for watching and taking feedback. this was a really good first attempt. I think you could easily fix most of the issues with this.

[@LymanPhillips]

You don't really need to do much to this watch except execute the details better (you also have to fix the bracelet). But if you fixed the bracelet, added more lume and anti-rrflective on the crystal, and maybe bumped up the size of the applied indices and sold it closer to $140, you'd have a winner here! The colors are amazing.

[@cadisen]

@@LymanPhillips Thank you for your suggestions,we've noted them. Anti-rrflectivee on crystal is really a good point.

[@BCallum]

Thanks for the video. I call this watch a 3 footer. Looks amazing at 3 feet...Too many others in this pricepoint to consider this one. Cheers from Atlantic Canada!!!

[@EscapeWheel]

Haha, good way to put it. Side by side with the San Martin SN004 and it's pretty apparent they are on different levels.

[@BCallum]

@@EscapeWheel with my extensive San Martin experience, I'd agree. I am down to 4 SMs in my collection...adding in Borealis, Canister, RLG, etc to make it a bit more rounded out.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@BCallum nice to see Canister in there. They asked if I Wanted to review one of their watches recently....looks like a nice piece 👍

[@BCallum]

@@EscapeWheel well built. I want to make a comment about what I think they should have done better, but I don't want to sway your opinion. It's one of my favorite pieces. Well built. Looks amazing!. I got it in white.

[@xamineh]

I have one and the bracelet is crap. Two days after adjusting the bracelet (and making sure all screws are tight) the watch went flying mode. One of the screws was loose and the bracelet opened, launching the watch above my head. What did I do? I was just scratching my head and this happened!

[@EscapeWheel]

Always a good idea to keep some blue locktite around for bracelet screws. I didn't have the problem with that watch, but I've had it with other, more expensive, watches.

[@JogieGlenMait16]

is this like the same size as the skx013? if yes, then this might be the thing i'm looking for

[@scatterbrain9490]

Blue strap looked good

[@rumcajs009]

Nice watch but I had Orient Kamasu for 184 Euro on Amazon recently, so they must be mad charging 171 Euro for that.

[@barreltech8949]

I have mine on a two piece leather but noticed that the lug holes are pretty close to the edge of the lugs, have you noticed any security issue while wearing it?

[@georgepolyakov7732]

Nice review! I have the san martin sn004 (non limited edition) and one thing I kinda wish san martin did was a matte ceramic or an aluminum bezel insert to make it look more vintage. Do you know if this bezel insert would fit?

[@EscapeWheel]

Sorry, I have no idea. This bezel quality isn't up to San Martins quality, though...it would stick out in a bad way

[@TheMacbu]

Very nice, i like it! Good review, thanks a lot. 🙂

[@phillipowen5038]

Just ordered on Ali express Nov sale, got this for £87 including the customs charge, so happy with that 😀

[@EscapeWheel]

Solid price indeed 👊👍

[@dunderhay9169]

I really like this, the San Martin is great but very expensive. Lume doesn't worry me too much, so I think all the serious problems are with the bracelet. I would buy it on rubber and save £28, at £100 it looks great value and if the bezel is off I can reposition it.

[@Unwoken_European]

Mate, san martin is not that expensive. During the sales you could get them for 1/3 of the price they give as the maximum price.

[@Assault0137]

This is a bit sad because I see it as a big missed opportunity. That goof with the micro adjust is big enough to make it a no-go for me, but add on the mismatched end links and the bezel misalignment and it just cements that decision. I know if I had bought that exact example they sent you, I’d be feeling major buyers remorse. I really like the design and price point, but the execution just isn’t there. Perhaps on the V2…

[@EscapeWheel]

Enough to make it a no-go for a lot of people. Probably worth skipping the bracelet until they fix that.

[@michaelplantus1999]

I feel very similar! V2plz

[@danspanos]

The San Martin is polished as well, so they were probably copying them. It's my least favorite part of my SN004. Great review as always bro!

[@EscapeWheel]

Thanks, Dan. What polishing are you talking about? 😂

[@Andydydy2819]

I’m planning replace the dial. Do you know the size of it ? I hope its 28.5-29mm 😬

[@EscapeWheel]

I don't know for sure, but I'd guess it's 28.5mm

[@Andydydy2819]

Thank you, love your vids😎

[@EscapeWheel]

@@Andydydy2819 I appreciate it, man. 🤜🤛

[@drewmcvey]

Looks like a decent option overall, not entirely sure I would pick one up. But seems like a good value for the retro diver type watch.

[@EscapeWheel]

Indeed a good value when purchased on sale.

[@paulandrews7622]

Looks like they get their lume from the same supplier as Pagani Design lol. That bezel alignment is tragic as well. Shame because it's a nice looking watch. Great review as always.

[@EscapeWheel]

Lol, very similar indeed ....thanks for watching, Paul

[@michaelplantus1999]

All original black please! Be nice to do some better colour options as I feel the particular color combinations, particularly having only gilt and all bezels color matched to dial is different but imho I think majority may want more original color options and at the price I'm sure would be a tiny tweak that would make for a lot more sales and happy customer as I know I'd go for a original black on black or a blue on blue with normal stainless steel polished or black hands in a heart beat. V2 Please!!👌👍🥇

[@EscapeWheel]

We can always hope 🤞

[@bifflee3603]

I like this watch, wish the hands were a fraction bigger though

[@EscapeWheel]

Same. Not a huge deal, but slightly larger would have been good

[@antonyreyn]

Looks gud value shame they didnt do a 3 6 9 dial variant like San Martin offered. Cheers

[@johndudley5761]

Dues it's have bloom ?

[@EscapeWheel]

I don't understand? If you mean lume? Yes, just not great

[@rsg5850]

This or pagani 1671?

[@EscapeWheel]

They are VERY different in size. I'd base my decision off that. Pagani is 42mm, this is 38mm. About the same quality

[@michaelplantus1999]

Also take out the rivets and if lucky add a tapper to 16 or 18 if possible as it really adds elegance and comfort also if the bezel writing stays white or neutral and is not matched to the dial and majority Hands to stay brushed or polished and not gilt unless it really makes sense and stays reserved for a certain one or two models at most. Keep it simple and imho and from the response I am certain if those minor adjustments are made this would be a real contender and possible champion at the respective catagory!! If those corrections are made I will 1000% pick one up as well as Many others IMHO!!

[@EscapeWheel]

I know I'd buy one!

[@stavros_katsopr]

If someone around me has my sense of humor must put rivets on my coffin when i die. That much i despise them. Not to mention mercedes hour hand! 😜😂 Still, i like this retro dial and bezel, gilded marks/hands and blue on this steel case are pretty nice. Black dial looks nice too. Size is fine. Price... not! Cheers Steve, thanks for the review, be well mate.

[@EscapeWheel]

I saw someone say 171 eu, that's nuts...but I saw it for like $85 USD that's a pretty good price for this thing. Guess it all depends on location.

[@stavros_katsopr]

@@EscapeWheel In EU the final price on bracelet is 171+, don't know if we can kindly ask to take out some rivets... maybe the price goes down then! 😂😂

[@panchoskywalker]

Are they working on a 20/16 bracelet for v2?

[@EscapeWheel]

Doubtful. Just fixing the endlink as far as I know

[@commentjedi]

If its NH35, that would be awsome!! because it looks like the 28.5mm dials would work in this watch, which is generic enough to take a bunch of dial styles.

[@EscapeWheel]

It is an NH35. Good call, didn't even think of dial swaps

[@LCMNUNES1962]

EXCELENTE RELÓGIO 👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 🇧🇷

[@KH-xf6yl]

Whats the original for this?

[@EscapeWheel]

Rolex submariner from the 50's.

[@KH-xf6yl]

@@EscapeWheel Thx the Dr. No I guess ? But of course with the patina coloured bezel.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@KH-xf6yl correct

[@RafaelOliveira-kk6rk]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@kostependrhs]

Nice color, nice size. 171eu is too much for what it is. Should be around 71eu. And NO, not this terrible clasp again! You can kill a person using this clasp.

[@EscapeWheel]

171 euro is kinda crazy.... definitely not worth that. That's what it comes to after VAT? That's crazy

[@stavros_katsopr]

@@EscapeWheel What's more crazy is that they (customs, etc etc) may charge you extra on that! You never know, plus it's kind of hard to sort it out if it happens... Been telling you so Steve, that's the way it is here.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@stavros_katsopr y'all need to move to the States 😂🤪. Joking of course

[@stavros_katsopr]

@@EscapeWheel Why don't you move out of there.... ooops! sorry, you did already! All over the world indeed!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣