Cheap 50 Fathoms Homage! Steeldive Watch Reviewed SD1952

[@cheapwatchman_official]

Steeldive SD1952 (Coupon) amzn.to/3PW31OJ (affiliate link) KZbin.com/cheapaudioman

[@Ericdagreat]

That’s one awesome watch! Those Steeldive watches are amazing. Who cares about the bracelet. Get a good rubber, leather, or NATO strap, and call it a day. Their Seiko homages are superb, and the funny thing is that even if they are doing homages to certain brands, the metal bands are most of the time equal, to better quality than the original… especially Seiko’s sorry bracelets. Seiko bracelets are as trash as cheap Casio metal bracelets. I always let my bracelets soak in some Rock and Roll extreme lube for bikes for a couple of hours in a sandwich bag, take it out of the sandwich bag, wipe it completely dry. It makes the bracelet feel like a high end bracelet, instead of rattling junk. The case back is beautiful. I have always been a big fan of a nice round, or bubble casebacks because they are much more comfortable, and allows the crown to sit higher away from your wrists, and have better decorations than flat case backs. Believe it or not, the first thing I actually look at to see if it is a true quality watch, is the case back… always.

[@swilkobarfingtoniii1642]

My dad had a 1955 Blancpain that I wore to school one day in the 70's and broke it. To him it was an old watch that he hadn't worn in years. Anyways, I told that story to a friend and he said "There's a million copies of that watch online." I ended up ordering the STEELDIVE you got here. I've had it for about a year and a half now. No problems with it, I've changed the straps and bracelets several times. It's on wrist right now with a black leather rally I got from Cheapestnatostraps for $15. I also counted 360 degree bezel, but mine lined up nicely. If I have to add anything, it would be that this watch is VERY close to the original. Same pointy edges and sawtooth bezel. Honestly, that Blancpain ($65 watch brand new) was pretty CRUDE. Not nearly as nice as the Omega's my dad usually wore. The only real difference I can tell from the STEELDIVE is that the lugs on the older watch were skinnier, less 'meat on the bone.'

[@michaelkeefer4293]

I have the Steeldive 1970 ("Captain Wiilard" homage) model, which was only $120 when I bought it but now can be had for around $80. It is an awesome watch for the price! It also has a sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, really good lume, Seiko NH35 movement but the bezel on mine has no back play and lines up perfectly. The bracelet, however, is the same as your 1952 with very poorly integrated end links, sizing pins with questionable integrity and just overall cheapness. I believe they put most of the money into the watch head and the bracelet is added as an afterthought. I took the bracelet off and put my 1970 on a FKM rubber tropic style strap and it looks great! I've had it for over a year now with no issues.

[@jb678901]

I usually buy from Steeldive. However, this time around I went with the Tandorio. Better PT5000 high beat rate (4Hz) movement and a double domed sapphire crystal sealed the deal, for me. At only $100 for a watch with a PT5000 movement...it was an easy decision. Fit/finish on the Tandorio was surprisingly good, considering the price point. On par with SD. The crown is unsigned, as is the backplate.

[@migfed]

You won't believe me but I've been following this watch for over a year. By now I own a Marine master MM 300, tuna can, several SKX and turtles, MM 200, Sumo and a Samurai. Some of them from Steeldive and some like the Samurai assembled by myself. That has been my journey and never expected I was going to end up collecting watches. So happy you reviewed it. I know pretty good Steeldive and Addie's dive brands, no quality issues so far, at least not serious ones. I understand these homages are copies but the thing is they make these watches affordable for a lot of people, myself included, unreachable otherwise.

[@TheVcm2008b]

Steeldive makes good solid daily wear watches. I have their Sub and their Willard homages, and I love them. You’re right about their bracelets… they are kind of hit-or-miss, but it’s nothing that can’t be fixed with a NATO or Zulu strap. And the nice thing about NH35 movements is that they are super easy to regulate yourself… Really digging your channel, BTW. Invicta Pro Diver 4 LYFE! 👍

[@cheapwatchman_official]

thanks. Appreciate it

[@neilmccormick2064]

Got my son the Steeldive Willard for his birthday a couple of years ago and he absolutely loves it . He put a silicone waffle strap on it and it looks cool as fuck.

[@neilmccormick2064]

@cheapwatchman_official Same here my dude, loving the channel, keep up the good work.....but only if you can be arsed to . 😄

[@jordanmarg1791]

I love that youve started this channel. Thanks to your other reviews I ended up with some q acoustics 2020's and couldnt br happier... Now I get to shop homage and budget watches also. Youre doing cheap gods work my man.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

thanks!

[@juniorjohnson5961]

The Cheap watch God I've always wanted a cheap God 🥺

[@davefinfrock3324]

Ah, the 50 Fathoms. That's one of my favorite watch designs. I remember heading over to Blancpain's website to check them out. Yeah. Promptly got on the Helm waiting list for the Miyako.

[@kirkenstein5259]

Thanks for the review. You can find that watch on that Chinese website for about 150. It also comes with a date window or not and either a bracelet, rubber or nato strap. Probably find it on sale or coupon for less if you like Steeldive.

[@pnwrider8346]

I want a 50F lookalike, but want the DD crystal to be more retro looking, so may end up with the Tandoro, rather than the SD, which is available on the rubber strap these days.

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Fifty Fathoms my favorite watch introduced in 1953 my birth year !

[@juniorjohnson5961]

You can order these on their website with a rubber strap .

[@CKT1138]

I will say those female endlinks are a godsend for average sized or smaller wrists (7" and below)!

[@christophercondon6778]

Thanks, This is my favorite daily watch. Switch to a NATO strap. Perfect!

[@ginom407]

I think it looks pretty good. It fills a niche. Thanks Randy! 👍

[@cheapwatchman_official]

Gino! your birthday is coming up!

[@ginom407]

@@cheapwatchman_official 😆

[@Avaddon911]

Exactly what I was looking for! 😊 I'm glad us great minds think alike. I'm gonna go ahead and pull the trigger and buy it 👍

[@cheapwatchman_official]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@stevenshaw6766]

I just recently picked up the SD1970 (Captain Willard homage). It came on a rubber strap which, wasn't comfortable but, also came with the steel bracelet and a signed warranty card. I decided to put it on a NATO strap and it now gets more wrist time than most of my other watches. Steeldive make some great homages for very little cost (most of which is saved on the straps/bracelets) I'm certainly looking at picking up another one soon, this one might well be on the cards.

[@eskerinola5845]

I wonder if this SD1952 would fit a std 28.5 mm dial. Yobokies has a Fifty Fathoms dial that would make it look great.

[@RCPrepping]

I bought an Invicta 1953 and really like it. I've been looking at Steeldive but have yet to purchase one. 👍 for your video.

[@neilmccormick2064]

Steeldive lume is really good in my experience.

[@jeremy67A]

hmm... what leather band is that? I might try it. thx!

[@brucemitchell5092]

Would enjoy hearing your take on affordable dress watches like the Seiko Presage and Recraft lines.

[@drebarthelotte5712]

I got a bunch of steel and addiesdive watches. the finishing is good enough for me. I want to wear my watches so they will get banged up. Best dollar spent for me.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

They’re very good

[@drebarthelotte5712]

@@cheapwatchman_official get a tuna. Don't forget the cheaper quartz. They make the best bronze. 👌 addiesdive is a friend so it's good. Yeah I love them. The bronze are my flavor 😋 aliexpress is very good. Less for Americans

[@evangelistarean]

Hi there! Great video, whats you wrist size in cm? Willing to buy one. Tks

[@agustinduenas5902]

I was into watches a number of years ago and accumulated about 30 watches, many of them Invictas. I love large watches and some of the ones I have are 50 mm or larger. I have several Invicta Bolt watches and a couple of the Akula line. I have them in gold, rose gold and blue, brown or black bands. Those have garnered the most compliments because they just look gorgeous. I would like to see a review of those Bolt watches. They look unique and range in price from $100+ to very pricey..

[@cheapwatchman_official]

I don't know if I'm ready for those but I'll take a look

[@JMK15]

Really nice looking watch. All brushed looks perfect on this one. Do you think you will review some Vaer watches?

[@cheapwatchman_official]

I'd love to. I'm hoping that companies will start sending me some things soon. lol. I'm running out of money buying watches

[@JMK15]

@@cheapwatchman_official I totally understand. Vaer is a US based (California) company and they have some beautiful watches. Solar 200m 42mm Diver that I love. ☕️

[@MChristianMan]

Just wanted to let you know, they actually offer the fully milled / machined foldover clasp now. Instead of the one you have; the "pressed" flat one. 👍 Also really enjoyed your review a few times, both before and after ordering this watch. Thanks!

[@donutheist]

Steinhart did that with the Ocean One Vintage and Karlskrona did that with the Hemlig.

[@locobenno9435]

I'm a bit of a sucker for a FF homage and this one's on my radar, I prefer the date version though

[@dddddonk]

Like the cut of your jib 👍. Enjoyed all your watchy stuff so far. Can I suggest a zelos hammerhead V3, think you would really enjoy this beast, the only thing cheap about it is the seiko price tag

[@dtardis]

Thank you for the review.

[@MrModcat]

Really like your attitude and realistic expectations. Just like some people love their expensive watches with some quirks and flaws a cheap watch can be bonded with and loved too. Enjoyed the review

[@cheapwatchman_official]

thanks, Howard

[@YOH_MUSIC]

Great one but out of my budget 😪. Could you do best value watches under 100 🙏🏻?

[@cheapwatchman_official]

Yeah. I’ll put something together

[@YOH_MUSIC]

@@cheapwatchman_official Thanks alot and if possible, could you include some timepieces for small wrists ? Appreciate your content ❤😊

[@marcodamato8426]

Which leather strap is this? Looks fantastic on the fifty…nice vid btw ✌🏼

[@BeeRumblin13]

I didn't read all the comments so i'm not sure if anyone said it already. Put the crystal to your lips. If it is cold it's sapphire. If it's not cold its not .

[@HazukiKyouko]

Nice watch , what you think of timex watches? Got a root beer homage.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

I need to get some in. I had multiple Timex watches growing up

[@felipegonzalez1509]

Nice video. You just touch my taste cause is my favorite brand, best bang x buck out there imho. Steeldive has over 40 models based in famous vintage watches. And i dont give a flying f about the "heritage" and "history" of that overpriced and unaffordable brands. F em. Greetings from Chile.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

Hey, man. Thanks for watching

[@neilmccormick2064]

Got a question about bronze Steeldive pilot watch. Is it safe to immerse it in lemon juice to clean up patina?

[@scatterbrain9490]

Thanks

[@cheapwatchman_official]

Welcome

[@ikeman5774]

I like Steeldive watches, but this watch just does not seem right. The end links and lug fitment seems like an after thought, the alignment is horrendous. The bracelet pins have QC problems. Do not like the pressed clasp. The watch head is very nice, but definitely would go with a nato, waffle, or tropical strap. Good review.

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

Watches are good to flog off, cheap shipping, light, way easier than audio gear hey Randy?

[@cheapwatchman_official]

yeah. much easier to box back up and ship. I don't know what flog off means though

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

@@cheapwatchman_official To sell aggressively in order to get rid of it quickly 🙂

[@rasitsezgin7900]

u r great 👍👍👍

[@robertstocks3507]

Is it a bracelet or leather strap ??? Seems to be both 😂😂😂😂

[@pnwrider8346]

you can find them in Rubber these days

[@Ollies_takes]

Forehead check for sapphire crystals!

[@larryh.4629]

We love ya randy but I will never subscribe to this channel. I too love watches but I buy as they die. Now you being a former submariner might have more need for 80 fathom watches. Even if it is only to make you more comfortable. Anyway I'll go back to your audio reviews I've purchased several items on your recommendations and have no regrets thanks to you. Hmmm no ads on this channel yet. Best to you on your new adventure. I'll see you on your other channel that holds my interest.

[@Plexcom60]

It's easy. Repeat after me. Blank. Pain. :)

[@sangamjeetsingh]

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[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

Im a 6.5" wrist and it's wayyy too big for me lmao

[@matthewwright4458]

A leather strap on a diver??? Have you gone mad?!?!?

[@a.j9645]

Have you seen any videos from this guy? He is awesome and doesnt always go the "main stream way" which is just the way i like it. I am a 'long time" subscriber to his other hifi channel and I won (something I guess) but dont know shit about the telegramming stuff so no goodies for me😂 If someone is crazy its me bro😉

[@cheapwatchman_official]

AJ, that telegram stuff was a scam. Unfortunately, you didn't win anything. But thanks for the kind words, my friend.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

well duh... a while ago I was diagnosed. I promise I take if off before I fall backwards out of a boat. As it is, I'm landlocked and have no plans to head to the gulf any time soon.

[@a.j9645]

@@cheapwatchman_official A scam?! Nice😁 No of course its not nice, but atleast I dont feel so old and stupid😂 I am "only 45" and thought I had all my beavers in check and now I know! Thank you Randy for two sweet channels! 🥂👍🇸🇪

[@alientechnology5496]

180 bucks? Nope. No no no no no no. At best it's a seventy dollar watch. 180 bucks and I have to throw out a cheap steel bracelet because of the freakish lugs. That's one pro diver and two Casio Duros and I have three better manufactured good looking watches.

[@cheapwatchman_official]

yeah. I kind of get that it has quality issues. I liked it in spite of its issues. I liked the way it looked. it looks different than my pro diver from invicta. this one won't be the right fit for a lot of folks. no pun intended

[@neilmccormick2064]

Dude looks a bit Heisenberg just prior to wasting all the bikers and rescuing Jesse. 😊

[@neilmccormick2064]

Cool channel man, just subscribed 👍.