Steeldive SD1975 Seiko Tuna Homage Honest Watch Review

[@gs8287]

Always impressed with steeldive watches, very affordable too. That bracelet is awesome. Great video 👍

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I completely agree. Thanks mate 👍

[@AlexanderB.]

It's a succeeded homage watch. Steeldive in general are decent watches. The engineer style bracelet is a good choice and nicely integrated in these hidden lugs. But changing their clasps into something better is always the first thing to do, done this twice myself! Definitely interested in a comparison with the San Martin. I always find comparisons like these exciting!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I completely agree. I'll get onto doing that soon then.

[@gesman5000]

I just received my sd1975 in black a couple days ago and it is a great watch! This sd1975 is actually my first automatic watch and I was pleasantly surprised to find that the timekeeping is very accurate at +2 secs.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

They're cracking watches aren't they? Will this be the first of many automatic watches for you then?

[@gesman5000]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR They are indeed cracking watches, I might get their sd1934.

[@TJuvis]

A big yes for the comparison!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I was wondering if anyone was doing to comment on that.

[@TJuvis]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR there was a time when I was interested in buying a Tuna homage and did a little research of my own and I think it came down to choosing between a Steeldive and a San Martin. So I am quite curious to see how many differences there can be on the "same" watch from different manufacturers.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@TJuvis I'll get around to doing that comparison at some point then.

[@TJuvis]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Cool! Appreciate it.

[@gilbertoflores7397]

@@TJuvis the San Martin is miles better, i bought the steeldive, and then decided to get the San Martin because I liked the SD so much, and that's when I realized that sometimes it's better to pay the extra 40 or 50 upfront than buying the cheaper version first. Will save you more in the long run. The San Martin is Definitely worth the extra bucks, the detail, dial, bracelet, are just better in every way.

[@alexprendido2023]

This has been in my sigh for a while, thanks for the video

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I hope the video was useful then.

[@alexprendido2023]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR yep 👌 thanks

[@stevenstanley9979]

Great review, thanks for the link to the milled clasp im going to pick one up. I have the addiesdive version , its a solid watch and fantastic value

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Thanks. They make a big difference to the overall feel of the watch I think.

[@darrenfry4695]

Steeldive has surprised me with the quality and looks of there watches and the prices of there watches are so affordable, lol I've started collecting just steeldive watches and I'm happy with every watch ,thanks for your honest review 💯👍🇬🇧

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I can see why you have as well. The value for money is fantastic.

[@karlsenula9495]

It does look very similar to my Addiesdive Deepseahunter (which I got in Blue)... of which I did swap out the clasp for for a milled clasp. One of the reasons I liked blue was to counter the AR coating. Unless someone can correct me my understanding is that both (Steeldive and Addiesdive) brands are essentially the same.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Yeah as far I know they are basically the same brand. Kind of like Pagani Design and Pagrne Design.

[@AlexanderB.]

Choosing a blue dial to go with their strong blue AR coating is always a good choice! Did that with my Addiesdive Flieger and it had that same effect. In some lighting condition the blue of the dial is somehow reinforced by the AR coating

[@bigboi9611]

I think addiesdive is their cheaper sister company. No ceramic bezel,often no sapphire crystal and so on

[@67spot]

I have this watch in orange and the blue AR coating looks fab in the right light I don't mind the clasp as I prefer the branded one and to be honest some of my £400 seikos have this type of clasp have to say the lume is extraordinary for the money too Nice vid

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Yeah it really is. Thanks 👍

[@duk4you]

I have the same model, colour way on the rubber strap it's a awesome time piece ,get a lot of compliments

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

The value for money is great isn't it?

[@duk4you]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR certainly is bang for your buck

[@tedmus]

You can swap the logoed part of the original clasp onto the milled one, I have done this with my SD1970, it's held on by a spring bar so easy to change.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Thanks, that's good to know.

[@tedmus]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR No probs fella, just completes the look if you know what I mean? Loving the content btw.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@tedmus Cheers 👍

[@darrenkelly7327]

Great video, And yes to the comparison video cheers! I have my steeldive tuna on a merkur waffle strap but l think I might pick up one of them clasps

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Ok I will. You definitely should, they're really good.

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

I bought one... it's absolutely superb

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@HarryFlashmanVC The value is fantastic isn't it?

[@mojoe7951]

Steeldive are awesome. Yes please to the comparison video 👍👍🏾👍🏿

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Yeah they really are. Will do 👍

[@_Dimitris]

I have bought 2 Pagani design watches and still going strong very happy with them. After Pagani more Chinese brands came along with one of them being Steeldive. I was wondering if you ever open the case back cos I read online that now days there are a lot of fake NH movements ! It's crazy they start copying even NH that is relatively cheaper than 7s movements. The Pagani have original NH movement. The other one has a Miyota 8125 that was the first movements they install when they started.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

No I've never actually opened the backs up.

[@gavowassy7655]

I've got this watch but it says marine engineer and automatic 300m on the dial.. My second steeldive watch the other is the captain willard.. Amazing quality watch for price

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

They really are. The value for money is fantastic.

[@richardshaw1968]

It would be interesting to see a Steeldive up against a Tauchmeister, they are similar in spec and price....

[@mostirreverent]

The Heimdallr bracelet is really nice, but it’s very difficult to turn the dial

[@able-fox]

Pleas do a comparison with the San Martin. I really want to know why it is twice as expensive.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I forgot all about doing that. I'll definitely get around to it it though.

[@RafaelSilva-nn6zm]

this 1975 and 1970 are some of the most interesting pieces one can get from aliexpress.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

They're definitely some of the best value.

[@bartbug1]

Id be interested to know if these do well in recreational diving applications?

[@paulhiggins8774]

Nice watch. Great to see the bezel all lines up

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

They're making Seiko look stupid aren't they? 😆

[@SAXDAVEBOY]

Just got my 2nd Steeldive today. A bronze Captain Wilard turtle 🐢. I'm not a fan of gold watches buy ohhhh myyyy its gorgeous. They done it beautifully indeed. My other is a green Sumo by them. I love it. The yellow tuna is on my list from them next.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

They are making some really nice and great value pieces lately.

[@AWATCH-4U]

Great review bud... I have the steeldive tuna and love it also think its the nearest homage to the Original seiko tuna in comparison to others on the market..Find steeldives bezel action really good IN GENERAL compared to other brands ... Decent lume and bracelets are decent although i have a heavy duty thick bracelet on mine nowadays....

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Cheers mate. Yeah for the money you can't really beat them.

[@MaroMarenio]

Do the comparison between 2 tunas! Great review 👍

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Will do. Thanks 👍

[@twitchyjambo]

It's a really nice watch,I was gonna pull the trigger on one but I've got a Seiko bottlecap which I put an engineer bracelet with milled clasp kinda similar asthetic but I do like the crazy red one they've brought out🤔😂 great video as usual 🙂👍

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

There's some pretty cool colours available isn't there?

[@twitchyjambo]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR yeah the red one really caught my eye but having the bottle cap,I don't know🤔 I really want the squale homage,I think that's awesome 😃👍

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

You could always buy then both and see what you think. Then sell either that or maybe the Seiko 😉

[@twitchyjambo]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I really like the bottle cap with the milled engineer,it's sweet😂

[@carl-henrikberntsson5954]

Great video. But I found that the illuminated parts fades really fast on my watch. My Citizen watches are way better. Otherwise I like the watch.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Thanks. How fast is really fast? As that shouldn't be the case.

[@martincoxon1329]

Good review. How tricky is it to remove links / replace clasp from the strap you reviewed ? Or just replace with a silicone strap? Many thanks

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Thanks. It's not that difficult at all.

[@herbertvonsauerkrautunterh2513]

I wouldn't mind this with a solar quartz movement

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

That would be pretty cool.

[@Olddirtytiger]

Love steeldive 🙌 great value great quality, I have 4 including the orange tuna 🥰

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Nice. Which other ones do you have then?

[@Olddirtytiger]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I have the Wilard/turtle which as u know is a gem of a watch, i have the Panerai homage with green textured dial and I have a beautiful bronze fifty fathoms homage, absolutely love em all I need to wear the Panerai one more though as strap is still quite stiff, but steeldive do pack in a lot of watch for little money 👍🙌

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

That's a good selection you've got there.

[@Olddirtytiger]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR thank you , I just tagged u in on ig 👍🙌

[@josephpowelliii9169]

Great video....thanks!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@designated_hitter_EGA]

has anyone done any actual diving with any of these homage tuna diver?

[@fullrserve6050]

Тhank you for the review! how long does the luminor shine? Is the metal bracelet of good quality?

[@gld2139]

I went for one with a rubber strap after watching your review. It's too good a deal to pass up on.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

The value money is fantastic with these. Which dial colour did you go for?

[@lpage601]

Hello I would like to know where'd you get the bracelet from... Did it come with the watch.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

It came with the watch. But I have bought another one for a different watch though. Here's the link to it: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVbRK5b

[@lpage601]

Thanks for the reply ...

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

No problem at all mate. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@donr8245]

Is this formerly Merkur, does anyone know? I have the Merkur Tuna and MM300 homage and they are very solid. Right down to the monocoque case on the 300.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

No they are different brands.

[@donr8245]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR thank you! Keep up the great vids! 👌🏼

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

No problem. Thanks 👍

[@mitchellgreenhowe7891]

Hi mate how mutch links did you have to take out iv got 8 1/2 rist just got the willard and it just fits be great full to here vbwhat you think thanks keep up the good work

[@jamesbratton5059]

Got one of these, the blue version, great value and good looking watch.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

The value for money is fantastic isn't it?

[@jamesbratton5059]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR It really is it makes me wonder about the pricing policy of some watch companies, just saying.....

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@jamesbratton5059 Especially given the quality control of said watch companies watches too 😉

[@jamesbratton5059]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR With the amount of watches you look at and comment on, I can only agree with you love your work keep safe✌

[@МаксимГришин-о4я]

Интересные часы. Дизайн легендарного "Тунца", механизм-лицензионный seiko. Стекло сапфир. Вопрос только к заявленной водозащите. Действительно ли они могут держать 30 bar? Точность хода очень даже не плоха.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Вы много получаете за свои деньги, не так ли? Я использовал часы для плавания, и после этого с ними все в порядке, но, очевидно, я не проверял их при погружении.

[@МаксимГришин-о4я]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Спасибо за информацию. Я себе заказал такие. Оригинальный "Тунец" в России стоит $2000. Для меня это дорого. Похожу в хомаже. Тем более в качественном. Дайвингом я не занимаюсь, а рафтинг они должны выдержать.🙂

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@МаксимГришин-о4я Для меня это проблема Seiko. Они продолжают повышать цены, но качество и характеристики от этого не улучшаются. Таким образом, в некоторых случаях дань уважения на самом деле лучше с точки зрения технических характеристик.

[@МаксимГришин-о4я]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Согласен с Вами

[@watcheswithabdullah]

Now that's a tool watch!!! 😍

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Absolutely.

[@timtimecollector9808]

Great review, I've been thinking about this watch but thought it might be on the heavy side, is it about the same weight as my SD 1970?. I was thinking it might be a bit heavier🤔🙂

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I'm glad you liked it. I don't actually weigh the watches, but yes, this one is a bit heavier.

[@timtimecollector9808]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR thanks 👍

[@felipegonzalez1509]

Very nice watch.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

You get a lot for your money don't you?

[@felipegonzalez1509]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR yep, dont tell me about it, i got 4 1970 and 1 1975...steeldive and addiesdive are killing it...

[@felipegonzalez1509]

Another home run from steeldive. Sadly they got the "Seiko illness" and started to ask crazy prices for the last timepieces...

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I wouldn't exactly call their prices crazy. Especially compared to Seiko, as you say.

[@felipegonzalez1509]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR i mean...from US 100 to US300 in the latest pieces with the same specs...too bad.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@felipegonzalez1509 Which ones are they?

[@felipegonzalez1509]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR 1903, 1910, 1956, 1952, 1978.

[@e28forever30]

@@felipegonzalez1509 You are looking in the wrong places .

[@tonyd223]

Good review, and been on my list for a while. So, this is what I want to know, if the watch head is as heavy as it looks, the bracelet has to hold it tight or it'll move around? Does the crown at 4pm dig in? And when the watch has been submerged, does the shroud hold water? So you tip the watch upside down and more water flows out... FInal question, the shroud, is it sharp where your fingers hit it on turning the bezel?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

- The head of the watch is quite heavy, but the bracelet and this clasp help to balance it out, so you don't need to wear it tight. - The crown doesn't dig in at all. - I haven't actually submerged the watch yet, so can't really comment on that part. - As for the shroud, there's no sharp edges at all. I hope that's helpful.

[@tonyd223]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Thank you - appreciate the feedback - for me it's this or the Halios Puck 1000m from Steeldive

[@mongmanification]

Just bought one the movement sold it me for the price.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Great value for money isn't it?

[@stefpix]

Now it says MARINEENGINEER on the dial, instead of MARINEMASTER there is no space between Marine and Engineer, it kind of bothers me. It looks like a typo. Why did they change the name?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I'm guessing they were probably told they had too.

[@stefpix]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR i wish they put a space between marine and engineer. It looks weird

[@axelbrizuelaayb1344]

For a small wrist what would be the better option between this or the sd1996 (skx homage) ?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

If you've got smaller wrists, I'd probably go for the SD1996 instead. I've actually reviewed that one too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnSppXanq5aDgM0

[@HarryFlashmanVC]

They obviously got Copyrighted by Seiko as my one says Marineengineer and not Marinemaster

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@HarryFlashmanVC Ah ok. They must have. Or they did it so that they don't.

[@pmckinlay653]

I am very seriously considering one of these or a SD1970. I have a 170mm wrist, and I am a bit worried this would be a bit chunky... Thoughts?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

With your wrist size I think you might better off with the SD1970. For reference I have a 7" wrist. I have a review of the SD1970 too, so you can see how they both wear on my wrist. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGWTnWqDnLiUidU

[@gesman5000]

I was worried about it as well. I've got a wrist that is also 17cm, while this watch certainly has a lot of wrist presence, it isn't actually too big for wrists of our size.

[@RobinhoodarrowsRHA]

Come and say hello on the FB Steeldive Owners and Modifiers Group ☺️

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I don't really do Facebook, otherwise I would.

[@alexprendido2023]

I don't know if i shoulb by this or the steeldive emperor tuna

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

You could always buy both and then sell the one you don't want after trying them out 😉

[@chrissimmonds4898]

What mm size clasp is needed for the bracelet?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

It's the 22mm one... The link is in the description.

[@alekssavchenko4380]

Отличные ЧАСЫ. Ношу именно их .

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Они действительно впечатляют, особенно за свою цену, не так ли?

[@alekssavchenko4380]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR ОТЛИЧНЫЕ ТОЧНЫЕ ЧАСЫ

[@dailydoseofknowledge_27]

Nice

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Very nice. Especially for the price.

[@extradimensional8818]

I'm here to watch watched watches✌️🧐🇬🇧

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Ok. You know that this isn't Dan's channel Watch Me With Watches though, don't you?

[@persivaldglide2223]

Удобно в быту ходить с таким будильником на руке? есть обладатели сей игрушки? скажите плиз

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

No it doesn't have an alarm.

[@persivaldglide2223]

@@afistfulofpimples1745 thanks

[@MrBasHolland]

Whats the weight? Grtz from Netherlands

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

It depends on which strap/bracelet option you go with. According to the listing: - 121g (rubber strap) - 200g (bracelet) - 213g (bracelet)

[@MrBasHolland]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR thanks! 😋😎

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@MrBasHolland No problem.

[@nicpopollo]

Will this look ridiculous on a 6.30 inch wrist?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

It might be a bit big. For reference I have a 7" wrist.

[@Vtalat]

47mm case is not too bad?! Yes little bit smaller than a wall clock 🕑

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@Vtalat It wears a lot smaller than you'd think because of the integrated lugs. It's the lug to lug measurement that's the most important.

[@mrphyslaw]

Link to clasp?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I forgot to add it, sorry. It's in the description now though.

[@gaganjangra4150]

How much proce

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

The link to it is in the description.

[@FanOfMuftiMenk]

Your wrist size?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

7"

[@gaganjangra4150]

What is the rates

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

The link to it is in the description.

[@glenvillanueva6950]

It's just Sapphire coated... Not Sapphire Crystal.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

No, it's sapphire.

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

Coating is AR as long I can recall...

[@alexprendido2023]

I hear u kinda sad? Are u ok?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I'm fine. Thanks for asking though. It was probably related to the Dailos video I did around the same time, or that I was just a bit tired.

[@alexprendido2023]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR is nice to hear that 😊, Best regards from Mexico 👋

[@innosanto]

Haha it is the third steeldive watch that is exact copy.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

... And probably better than the original 😆

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

Also, not an exact copy, because the bezel is aligned 🤣

[@asa-w7s2b]

it is better than SEIKO MARINEMASTER AUTOMATIC 300M

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@asa-w7s2b Yep. Better specs for less money... Plus it still has a Seiko movement as well.

[@ojsimps701]

It's a 10 from len bububut it's zero from me as a seiko fan the audacious plagiarism of design and use of chinesium and covidium is abhorent for a dolphin sushi eating proud orientalist like me. Tuna is endangered like live the kamikaze wazishiri and land of the rising bum!

[@e28forever30]

Whatever floats your boat!

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

Rubbish

[@ojsimps701]

@@afistfulofpimples1745 pimple popper 🎉🎈🎉

[@camarocarl7130]

Homage=chinese knock off.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

... But better 😉

[@camarocarl7130]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR How is a chinese POS non ISO rated diver better?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@camarocarl7130 Well it's got sapphire crystal and there's no alignment issues either 😆

[@camarocarl7130]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR How is a cheap chinese non ISO rated rubbish copy better than a Seiko, Sunshine? How many free watches did it take for you to flog them here? "Honest" Watch Reviews? More like Bull Shit Watch Reviews.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@camarocarl7130 Clearly you didn't even watch the review... As I actually bought the watch myself. It wasn't sent to me for free.

[@TomasWatchReviews]

had one, sold. I have now Addiesdive Deepseahunter. Everything is the same, except AR seems different. Steeldive always has that blue haze on the glass, Addiesdive AR looks not so annoying. Could anyone confirm? Because I cant compare them 1:1 right now..

[@gs8287]

I bet they are made in the same factory. I think the blue AR is used as it’s the cheapest but at them prices it’s hard to complain for what your getting for your money 👍😄

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

I think so too.

[@TomasWatchReviews]

@@gs8287 yes, can't complain at all. Love this watch.