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[@dalerichardson8842]

Hi James, the helium escape valve is only relevant to saturation divers. It is unnecessary for scuba diving. The 100m again make less difference to a saturation diver as the watch will be taken down to the same depth with the divers so it should be waterproof to them at whatever depth they are working at. The helium valve is only needed when they are brought back up to normal atmospheric pressure as the pressure slowly decreases the gas in the watch will expand so it needs to be open so the watch glass doesn't get pushed out. Not sure I have explained this too well, hopefully it makes sense! 😊

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@dalerichardson8842 Thank you for the explanation.

[@harrymartin684]

A helium escape valve on a watch like this is like fitting a snorkel and off road tyres to a Ford Kuga that's only ever used for the school run. Its a nice touch though!

[@adk7962]

I REALLY don’t need another dive watch, but this one is SO tempting. Watchdives is filling a niche that I didn’t know existed! Thanks for the great review!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@adk7962 They are making some really good pieces lately. Do, which version of this one are you thinking about getting then?

[@adk7962]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR As a Date Only Guy, this version for sure.

[@Clarioner1]

​@@HonestWatchReviewsHWRI really think their quality has been stepped up due to their partnership with San Martin on certain styles. I strongly suspect that SM are involved in all their watches now, not just the ones they publicise. I.e. the same factory (just a hunch).

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@Clarioner1 Yeah I suspect you're right there.

[@jontpt]

@@adk7962 you didn't realize the fake clone watch niche existed?? 😂

[@Yakoz25]

Great review, Im tented to get one, but i heard they will release a smaller version, blue dial as well i believe.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@Yakoz25 Thanks. Oh ok, interesting.

[@WatchWitt]

Looks great! They’ve come a long way from just being a retailer, right? Helium escape valve seems completely out of place on a 100m WR watch, but I get they were matching the looks of the original. The bracelet looks really good!

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@WatchWitt Yes they sure have. I've pinned a comment from someone explaining the use of the helium escape valve in a bit more detail.

[@zillsburyy1]

I love mine. it was sold out shortly after.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@zillsburyy1 Which one did you go for?

[@zillsburyy1]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR white dial

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@zillsburyy1 Did you go for the date or no date version?

[@holgermuller3597]

Perfect review, as always, thanks fot that 😎. So, I´m not into Titanium, isn´t there a steel version available?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@holgermuller3597 Cheers mate. Not that I'm aware of.

[@ccampbell1117]

Just received the version you have reviewed . Interestingly water resistance stated on the dial is 200m 660ft in red , is mine a V1.5 ? Bezel is at the moment a little stiff in operation but with no back play , hopefully it will ease up with use . Pleased with it , about to knock off for the night so will know how the lume went tomorrow morning .

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@ccampbell1117 Interesting. Did you order it from the link in the description?

[@ccampbell1117]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I think from the USA/uk warehouse , it got confusing , I got a discount taking it to £114 but was invoiced/order acknowledged as $159 less $12 = $147 my bank statement shows £113.01 plus £3.10 non Stirling transaction fee . I originally asked what the exchange rate was but never got a sensible reply. The link from my order took me to the same site as your link , which is what you asked . There was no Ali Express tax which outside sales is sometimes a dealbreaker on more expensive watches ( to me ) . So to cut a long story short , satisfied . You won’t ask me again 🙄

[@ccampbell1117]

Sorry to come back but a bit more information , the package it came in has a return address of Southall via 4PX global tracking which did not give country of origin/departure delivered by Yodel . Evri usually deliver AE watches much more efficiently , believe it or not , regarding Bezel stiffness I’ve applied a drop of WD40 a couple of times and it’s now performing quite nicely . Lume on the hands fades significantly faster than the dial as you said .

[@garybucci7331]

this is my everyday watch! I love it! some things to point out though, it is very "sharp", no beveled edges on anything, the strap seems cool, but I had to change it, went with a $70 FKM omega deployment strap. Thats the way to go!

[@stevecox6286]

I have just received mine, really impressed with it. Bought it has my holiday watch. Great to wear, really comfortable. But there is a problem, it’s the only Watchdives watch that I own where the time keeping is awful. Looses about 30 seconds a day. I can’t be bothered to send it back so I’m going to attempt to regulate it myself. Any advice will be gratefully received.

[@nickschulte3915]

I have both dated variants, and will start by saying, I do love them both. But I’m disappointed in the white face variant. I work in a pool, at a dive shop, and it only took a few weeks for 6 of the lume dots on the bezel to come out. I’ve been in contact with Watchdives and they say they are sending a replacement bezel. I’m honestly not sure I believe it. I also really don’t like the mesh band it comes on. The clasp is too bulky and when your skin is wet, it can irritate the skin. Ironically, I found that out when I put that strap on a different watch. My white dial variant is on a black tropical strap that looks great, and the NTTD is on a titanium mesh strap that matches the case perfectly. I’ve had the NTTD watch it the water almost the same amount with no issues. In fact, it’s just a better watch over all. The bezel feels nicer as does the crown. Both bezels have a bit of play, but it’s minimal.

[@dunderhay9169]

Nice review 👍. Of all the variants of the original, I like the white dial best. I don't like that style clasp, it is way too bulky and with 100m WR I think the watch could be thinner too, I have an nh34 San Martin that is only 12.5mm thick wïth the same depth rating, so 12mm should be achievable.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@dunderhay9169 Thanks. Yeah the white dial is my favourite too. As I said in the review, they tested the watch for 100m, but it's actually claimed to be 200m on their website.

[@czesiu84]

I've watched quiet a lot of your reviews now. I like them a lot but could you put the mic a bit further away and speak a bit slower sometimes please. I guess it would help many including me to unsterstand you better. Thanks for another on the point opinion and picturesque review.😁

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@czesiu84 Thanks for the constructive feedback. I always appreciate that. When you say I'm too close to the mic, do you mean it's too loud? I know that I can speak a little fast at times, so I'll try to work on that. I'm glad you enjoyed the outdoor shots of the watch.

[@ccampbell1117]

Last comment , The Watch Channel has just posted a review of the new blue version , this states 200m wr on the dial .

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@ccampbell1117 Interesting. They must have updated it then.

[@mmadchef808]

Is this any better than the Heimdallr Sea Ghost (NTTD)?

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@mmadchef808 I actually have both of them. They have the same mesh strap, but the clasp is slightly different on the Heimdallr. The main differences though are the dials and the fact the Watchdives has that anti-scratch coating. As my Heimdallr is pretty scratched up now, and I'm careful with my watches too.

[@jonmiller6320]

Didn’t care for the bracelet. Threw a black nato on it and she’s stunning

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@jonmiller6320 Any particular reason why you didn't like it?

[@zillsburyy1]

i also have their speedmaster

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@zillsburyy1 Are you happy with it then? Which colour do you have?

[@zillsburyy1]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR black. its great

[@ilikewatches]

I reviewed this watch and I was not impressed.....at all

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@ilikewatches Any particular reason?

[@ilikewatches]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR it looks like the same model I reviewed and the bezel action was terrible and the clasp didn’t work, almost impossible to undo it, lume was very poor. I perhaps got a bad one but I can only review what’s in front of me…I was complementing some elements and the brand did agree it’s not their best quality model…they make better watches apparently…

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@ilikewatches Well I can only review what's in front of me too... And mine doesn't have those issues you mentioned.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I made a comment on his video that this model in particular I have seen such a variation in quality (Mostly with the bezel) that it's a bit alarming...mine is also pretty good, so my review was mostly positive, like yours.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@EscapeWheel Ah ok. Interesting 🤔

[@anthonydevono8833]

To be honest this looks a bit cheap like any other Ali watch I’ve got plenty of them some better than others .maybe might de better in another colour and without the cheap looking mesh bracelet I don’t even bother with the bracelets with 90% of my Ali stuff just straight on a NATO or Fkm good review though

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@anthonydevono8833 I can kind of understand you not liking the mesh strap. But when it comes to the rest of the watch, I think the quality is really good. Especially considering it's grade 2 coated titanium as well. I'm glad you liked that review anyway. Thanks for watching.

[@rumatadestora]

A helium valve with only 100m WR - ugh, that's a really unnecessary decoration and cheapens the look

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@rumatadestora It's apparently 200m, just they only tested it to 100m, as I said in the review.

[@watchNtechAddict]

You sound like spawn point 🤷🏻‍♂️👍🏻

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@watchNtechAddict What's that?

[@watchNtechAddict]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR a utube tech channel just the voice is exactly the same 🤣👍🏻

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@watchNtechAddict Oh ok. Is that a good or bad thing then? 😆

[@watchNtechAddict]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR it just made me chuckle..good watch content bud👌🏻

[@Subjective_JoshNelson]

I have the Watchdives NTTD version. $165 USD. I also have the $62 Pagani NTTD. The Pagani is much better made. What I like about the Watchdives NTTD: Titanium color and form factor wears lower and broader than the Pagani; dial is more faithful to the Omega in some ways (no date version) with crow feet and hands design; case has the helium escape. What I don't like about the Watchdives NTTD: Mesh bracelet is kind of cheapy, compared to Pagani, it doesn't fit the case well, and jiggles at the lug; the bezel scalping and the case are not machined smoothly, they both have pronounced sharp edges. The bracelet fits either a smidge to big, or smidge to small. The bezel is hard to rotate, but that is to be expected on the Titanium cheapies. Again, I do like the Titanium case and how it wears, the watch looks and wears very well; my fear is, it won't last because it's not built as well as the $62 Pagani. I'd say Watchdives skimped on build quality, to include the Titanium. One is going back to Aliexpress, can't decide which, lol. Man, Pagani kills it on their sub-$100 divers, lol. This is my first Watchdives. I bought and returned the Heimdallr Titanium NTTD, due to the AR coating distorting the indices significantly, lol.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@Subjective_JoshNelson The Pagani Design one that I had and reviewed a few years back wasn't very good at all. I did a comparison review with a couple of others from Bliger and Phylida. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqexhGakes2fg5I I actually have the Heimdallr as well, which I also like, but I'd say that this is even better than that one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWaramt_qrigsM0 When it comes to the lume especially Pagani Design always falls short. But on that particular one, the build finishing and build quality was really bad too. It's odd that you have sharp edges on your Watchdives. I don't have that on mine. The titanium is holding up really well too, with that coating to prevent scratches.

[@Subjective_JoshNelson]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR Interesting...yeah the edges on the Titanium are very sharp, both the case and the scallops on the bezel - maybe I'll return it for a replacement? But you are not showing the NTTD 007 brown/orange piece, but the white dial model. Your dial's waves are much nicer than my black dial, too. This may be the difference? Interesting you didn't like the Pagani, now I'm talking only NTTD 007 Pagani vs. Watchdives NTTD 007 both with black dial and orange/yellow indices). The Pagani, bought last week, is clearly the better build, all the way around. But it's round, bulky and doesn't look/wear as nice as the Watchdives. However, it was $100 less, lol.

[@bulldogms]

Other reviewers say it's not great.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@bulldogms What exactly don't they like about it?

[@rickjason215]

The helium escape wart ruins the watch.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

To be fair it is on the original as well.

[@jontpt]

Oh great! A fake Omega in titanium! If these things were purses or scarves, they would immediately be seized at customs. I don't know how these watch companies are getting away with it.

[@HonestWatchReviewsHWR]

@@jontpt It's not a fake... It varies depending on who you ask, but for me personally I class something as an homage, when it's not trying to pass itself off as the original. It has different branding, as well as subtle differences in design and movements etc. They are aimed at completely different markets. People who buy homages aren't likely to buy the real thing. As they can't/won't pay that kind of money for a watch. So they just want something with a similar look, but at a more reasonable price point. Another factor that comes into play with homages of certain brands (I'm looking at you Seiko) is that some of the homages can have better specs and build quality than the originals. For this exact reason, I have quite a few Seiko homages in my collection, but no actual Seiko's. Homages are bought by people who love the originals and the brands who make them... Whereas fakes are bought by people who want to try and make out that they are something they aren't. They don't care about the originals or the brands that make them at all. It's a status symbol to them nothing more. When it comes to watches with more original designs, I prefer to go for microbrands. As I feel they offer better value for money, more unique designs and also you're supporting small businesses rather than large companies who have massive markups on their watches.

[@jontpt]

@@HonestWatchReviewsHWR I appreciate the detailed explication of the differences between fake and homage. I almost entirely disagree with you, but it's nice to have an honest discourse at least. I find these things to be blatant copies and ripoffs, and whether or not they're better than the original isn't really relevant. The fact is, they're cashing in on other companies' designs and efforts, and I think that's wrong, and probably illegal. The only reason the big brands don't go after these pretenders is that it's not worth their time and they don't really cut into their market, since the people who buy these things are way too broke to ever afford a real Omega or Rolex... Or, they just want a costume watch on their wrists for fear of theft, etc. regardless, they should be banned and removed from the market, IMHO.

[@Ballahooligan1]

@@jontpt its definitely not illegal; if they were selling them under the Omega brand it would be. I'm guessing you already knew that, but just don't like it. Were this kind of thing illegal, the major fashion houses would be moving in on every high street fashion retailer the day after Paris fashion week.

[@jontpt]

@@Ballahooligan1 If the major watch brands wanted action against these impostors they could certainly make a case for illegality. Why they don't is their concern, I suppose.

[@Ballahooligan1]

@@jontpt you sound very well informed. Under which legal precedent are you referring?