Did they do it again?! Watchdives WD1016 Review

[@mrmagoo.3678]

Much better logo!!... I'm really liking this watch... might pick one up for my dad.. thanks for this review..first time I've seen this watch.

[@Test-of-Time]

Wow, they upgraded their logo! I will consider buying one if this design continues across their other watches.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@Test-of-Time yes, this one is going forward 👍

[@goldeye1958]

Better logo

[@serdarayturk1209]

Maserati logo :)

[@patrickhartmann1540]

From experience, this is a perfect sized GADA. Can’t go wrong for the price!

[@Čangrizavi_Cinik]

I would prefer 2mm shorter lug to lug. Classic Seiko would be 44mm lug to lug for a 37mm diameter watch.

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

I got the brown dial, and mainly bought it for the new logo. It's a great watch at a great price.

[@jokur2630]

How's it look? I just ordered that one too as I couldn't resist the brown and gold combo

[@Konsaliki]

Okay, with the new logo, I'd actually consider buying one. Well done!

[@boomshanka8743]

The black Serica dial is on my list. Lovely watch.

[@ellardgrudzinski]

MAMACOO is a must for me as a watch collector

[@hewiebecker6165]

My favourite thing about this channel is that Steve and I have the same wrist size. Also I'm going to stubbornly insist that this 37mm case is not too small for me.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@hewiebecker6165 haha, wrist twins! We can definitely pull it off. 👍

[@Karl-hx6sw]

Thanks, been waiting for this review as I picked up the other four with sapphire, ideal field dimensions 37x46. I tried the usual 36mm oyster case with a Smiths Commando but found the 43.5mm L2L just a little too short on my 7.25 wrist. Took a punt as I couldn't see any real negatives...which is unusual :) It might look a little better with an 'Mecaquartz' italic font text under the 100m between the 7 and 5 indices perhaps

[@adk7962]

That’s a terrific watch for the price. Too bad they are sold out of the sapphire. The field watch dials are definitely my favorites. Thanks for the great review. I’m wearing my white dial j style Ascent today also!

[@EscapeWheel]

@@adk7962 woo hoo, ascent brothers unite! 🤣

[@Soggz7785]

WOW! I like the new logo. Much, much better.👍🏾🇬🇧

[@KP-wp5sz]

I have the Serica dial version and I can’t find anything bad to say at this price point. Might buy another when the sapphire crystal comes back

[@MPiKMS72]

It looks good but would benefit from a slightly bolder outline for the indices.

[@daynevickers1079]

Steve, I've always love the consistency of your reviews, you're heads above most all other reviewers. Okay, so I noticed you have an Erebus. I was all set to buy one when I began looking at complaints of bad crown action (coarse0, and the knobs on the quick-release spring bars being felt on-wrist. Seeing as how you are perhaps mu most trusted watch guy, could you relate your experience to me as it relates to these issues? Thanks for another great review!

[@EscapeWheel]

@@daynevickers1079 sure thing! No issues with my crown, threads smoothly and pick up the threads every time. I don't notice the nubs from the quick release bars...but I feel like I have a pretty easy wrist to please. For me it's a non issue. The res of the watch is really nice...dial, hands, lume, crystal, movement, bracelet and clasp are all top notch. I will say I'm a little disappointed by the finishing....I was expecting San Martin levels and it's not quite there. Close, but not as nice as my SM watches. Hopefully my review will be out soonish and will show off what I mean.

[@daynevickers1079]

@@EscapeWheel Thanks, Steve, really appreciate your taking the time to answer my questions. That is interesting about the finishing, however, I guess SM is the brand to beat with regards to finishing on just about anything under $500 IMHO.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@daynevickers1079 yeah, absolutely. I was more shocked because the factory tours of Erebus and San Martin were nearly identical, same setup, same tables, lights, and I swear the same people. But I guess like anything they can tone quality down a bit to save money if the customer requests it. It's still pretty good, don't get me wrong, but Ithis case just begs for 100% San Martin finishing...not like 85%

[@Stephane-wj5up]

Very nice logo. Do you know if Watchdives plans to do the speedy with this logo ? Or maybe use the branding Watchmoon instead of Watchdives ? I would like to buy one.

[@iequilibrium6016]

Nice shots and cool watch, tbf best candidate I could find yet for a mod I have in mind, hence my question do you think that this case could house a NH movement, or should I steer towards a thinner movement? Also I just read that WD are already working on an improved version of this with a better bracelet so can't w8 for that to come out.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@iequilibrium6016 anything not VH31 will be a challenge....a new spacer at the very least. Not sure an NH can be put into a case this tight, but I guess it's possible.

[@nedflanders3769]

Is there a 39-40mm version?

[@EscapeWheel]

@@nedflanders3769 not at this time. Maybe in the future. You should check out Reddit r/watchdives and make a suggestion 👍

[@scottlauren3145]

Steve, I love the intro you do in your videos. Makes me feel like a movie is about to start haha.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@scottlauren3145 haha. Glad you like it!

[@garf6615]

I've got a few san martin watches and have been looking at watch dive watches but their cluttered logo has been stopping me from buying, not anymore. I look forward to seeing the new logo on all their watches

[@EscapeWheel]

@@garf6615 this isn't a San Martin, this is watchdives. Different brand

[@falcorf5242]

I like the logo. But something is not working with this dial. It look like there is too much empty space.

[@mikewolfe4115]

Where did you get that green cut to size watch strap?

[@EscapeWheel]

@@mikewolfe4115 check the video description...it's the smooth CTS FKM straps linked there. Great straps 👍

[@mikewolfe4115]

@@EscapeWheel ok thanks!

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

Excellent reviews on your channel. I personally like it with two small grievances.. One is the 36.9 measurement, Second The polished case sides better off with brushed sides on the case.. Watch dives can hopefully make minor changes that would create a better model watch..Maybe they are listening to this suggestion.. Thank you for your excellent channel & reviews..

[@yellowblue2479]

Is this the same as the Addiesdive AD2023? Case size: WD 36.9 / AD 37.0
-- Thickness: WD 11.1 / AD 11.3 -- Lug to lug: WD 45.9 / AD 45.8 -- Weight: WD 110g / AD 104g

[@EscapeWheel]

@@yellowblue2479 this has 20mm lug width. 2023 has 19mm lugs. But Addiesdive just came out with a new case that looks just like this with 20mm lugs. Might be the same case.

[@sulmanshah]

New logo looks great, I hope they make a 39mm

[@marlowkaplan3584]

New logo is sweet

[@moooks9582]

No spring bar holes no fat Spring bars then as like on the OG

[@andrewh3503]

Is the bezel on this thinner than the AD2023?

[@EscapeWheel]

@@andrewh3503 no, same. Measured with calipers

[@bulldogms]

I think this is a winner!

[@JohnnyLoniya]

AMZWATCH 's watch really surprises me！

[@TaranehDottin]

I believe no man can say no to AMZWATCH 's watches

[@tacosaretasty]

Dang that logo!

[@Harriswatches]

Not again, but we did it: we just wanted to quickly introduce ourselves: we are Harris watches from Germany. We have just started... our watches are probably unlike anything you might have ever heard of or seen before. If you share our kind of humor, that is! We are into music and are openly sarcastic. Regards.

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

The crown could be a bit larger..

[@legendarymoji]

Good logo, needs text now

[@JohnDudley-l7x]

It's hards for meez to read when's ims upsidedowns

[@ElOscar5]

Do you know the diameter of the dial? I would like to mod one and swap the dial. Thanks!

[@EscapeWheel]

@@ElOscar5 OD of the crystal is 31.5mm so my guess is the dial is similar...31 or 32mm

[@planecrashcorner7283]

I feel like there's not enough text on the dial. Looks steril and boring

[@MegaVSable]

Same case as addidives i think all these chinese homage use the same supplier or they all just the same company with different name 😂

[@EscapeWheel]

@@MegaVSable it's different than the old AD2030 and AD2023 cases since it has the different lug width. May be the same case as the new AD2066 Case since they made the same upgrade

[@Ungabunga_man]

Not a fan of the logo. It looks like a depressed Christopher ward trident.

[@Bellaciaao]

Is it the same bracelet as the bb54 homage they have?

[@EscapeWheel]

@@Bellaciaao yes.