STEELDIVE SD1940 Unboxing - Classic Pilot Watch Inspired

[@WatchWitt]

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[@Jikaninja]

Just got mine.....after a huge disappointment on my SD1970 with a misaligned bezel.....this SD1940 restored my faith with Steeldive. It is probably the cheapest but also one of my favourite watch beside my Gshocks! Absolutely recommended. I probably will buy few more as gifts to others or keep them as my daily beaters!

[@WatchWitt]

Yes, great no-frills watch, and perfect as a beater...if it can hold up to the task. Did you get the leather strap, or bracelet? Bummer about your SD1970 experience.

[@Jikaninja]

I got it with the bracelet....the bracelet quality is actually pretty good, it is an oyster style, not the same I saw on many ppl’s version which usually a jubilee style...And also and solid endlink and female endlink as well.

[@WatchWitt]

@@Jikaninja I bought a couple on the 5 link engineer bracelet and flipped them. Decent quality and good looks. It was a much better setup than this leather strap!

[@ronjenkins4257]

If people are trying to decide between the Addiesdive and the Steeldive versions of this watch, note that there is variation within and between these two labels. Same factory evidently. Each can show variations in handsets and typeface of numerals (inspect 4, 6, and 9). None is a one-to-one match to any specific IWC in all details, if that's the goal.

[@WatchWitt]

Yes, just the overall feel of that classic, but at budget friendly price. I think they’ve tweaked this model a little since this video, too. SD tends to make a few changes here and there and not say anything, or rebrand as v2, etc.

[@skistrycharski6999]

I got a SteelDiver mid-February Green dial real nice, took 3 links out Perfect. Then I noticed the Crown would not Screw down to the case. Thinking I’m not diving or water activities, wanted to keep it, tho that stem don’t screwing down BUGGED 🐞ME !! So I sent it back for a replacement, got the replacement today 22-10-3. I’m so glad I reorder, love the watch 😍 Fits good ! Budget watch collector Timex, Casio, Chinese, & yes 🇺🇦 Bostoc/Vastoc 🇺🇦 Anacortes, Wa.

[@WatchWitt]

Glad they were able to replace or fix the issue! Yes, great watch and now you CAN take it in the water.

[@somewhereintimewatchreviews]

Quite like the different logos for diferent watch styles. Pretty nicely done watch though apart from the strap.

[@WatchWitt]

Me too! But all three of their logos have “diver” in the title, and this is a pilot watch. 🤷🏻‍♂️ But 99% of their watches are divers...and the name of the company is SteelDIVE. So, makes sense! The strap. Yes, that’s why I always want the bracelet if given an option. Easier to choose your own quality of replacement straps.

[@thebaldwatchcollector]

For a Chinese brand I think they are spot on with their logo's, I love Steeldive and what they are doing

[@WatchWitt]

Yes, everything seems to be well proportioned. Some don’t like their logo, though. They definitely make it easy to NOT snub Chinese watch brands! Great quality for the money!

[@bubba_czn1640]

Thanks for this video. Helped me pull the trigger. So far I love mine.

[@WatchWitt]

Easy trigger to pull, with these specs and price! Glad you dig it…thanks for watching!

[@howardstephenson2889]

I'm overjoyed with mine. I chose the steel bracelet and the sunburst blue dial. Ít keeps time really well. My only criticism is that the handset is not always easy to read in the dark: the lume is great but, because the hands are nearly the same width as the hour markers, it's sometimes hard to distinguish between the hour and the minute hand.

[@WatchWitt]

The bracelet ones are harder to find! Or at least directly from STEELDIVE. Yes, great watch, especially for the price. Great criticism of the lume/handset…I didn’t experience that during my time with the watch. Lume is definitely bright on this one!

[@guyo68]

What a pleasant and laid back review to watch. Good luck with your channel, and keep the videos coming. Subscribed.

[@WatchWitt]

Ahhh, thanks so much for the compliment, and subscription! Hope you enjoy some of my other videos…past, present and future.

[@MisterManseattle]

I really cant nitpick a 74 dollar watch. I was impressed. I slapped it onto a coyote nato and it really made it look cool.

[@WatchWitt]

Yes, it’s a pretty decent watch, especially for the price. I handled the stainless steel bracelet version and THAT’s a much better package. But like you did, and aftermarket strap is probably the best option.

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

Looks good for the pricing, enjoy the style and the movement is solid also. I really enjoy Steeldives quality but I have been told San Martin is a step above again. Great unboxing buddy.

[@WatchWitt]

Yes, I’m interested in checking out San Martin, too, but STEELDIVE hits a sweet spot for value to spec ratio. So many watches, so little time (money). I tend to say that a lot...think I’ll start using it as my sign off!

[@JasonTheWatchGuy]

@@WatchWitt I'll be watching the next video to make sure you sign off like that!

[@WatchWitt]

I forgot about mentioning this to you...all my videos have that sign off now...

[@danpodina438]

I've been thinking about getting this watch in blue. You may have just convinced me

[@WatchWitt]

Sweet! I’ll bet the blue dial looks fabulous. I have the SD1970 in blue, and may have another blue STEELDIVE arriving (wink, wink) so I ordered this one in black.

[@danpodina438]

Yeah, I have the 1970 in green that is my current favorite watch. So far I've been really impressed with the quality for price when it comes to Steeldive

[@WatchWitt]

Yes, that’s why I wanted to check out more STEELDIVE watches. Check the video description for more info on this one.

[@elchoya8432]

have the ADDIESDIVE version.nice watch, band is not to bad ordered a 20mm black leather band and i preffered the soft band that it came with hate say but change it once in awhile until it falls apart

[@WatchWitt]

Sometimes cheap leather has a place! If it's comfy, and you love it, that's all that matters.

[@elchoya8432]

@@WatchWitt think about getting that Willard version(addiesdive)it's 99 bucks on Amazon right now with a waffle rubber strap.are steeldive and Addiesdive the same company seems the steeldive is much more not that much money.dont really care for metal bracelets much prefer leather or soft rubber straps

[@WatchWitt]

Many think that they are the same company, but I do not. I think they just source many of the same parts, etc. I haven’t had an Addiesdive stainless steel watch in yet, so I can’t compare them. But many say the value is similar.

[@WorthAWatchReviews]

Great review ☺️👍

[@WatchWitt]

Thanks! That was my first impressions from unboxing. I usually do a review weeks (months!) later. I like to have some time with the watch, but realize I need to minimize that timeline!

[@GraySaint1]

i have a bronze version of those, what can I say, a great inexpensive everyday watch. what I appreciate, they have no-logo version, I just like to have a clean dial, and that Is the luxury that Chinese manufacturers provide. once I changed the strap for the nylon zulu strap with bronze buckles, they look much better. not really like a thick back case cover, because the watch sits quite high on a hand, but I can excuse that for that price.

[@WatchWitt]

Do you have the bronze version with the different markers and lume than this one? I remember seeing that and it looked pretty nice. Great value for this watch as well, but it’s a waste to receive this leather strap. I’d rather have the watch on the bracelet and buy my own leather band.

[@bernardocourrege6283]

Hi! Congrats on your channel! I really like the reviews. Is there a way of removing those tags without cutting the string. Don't mind my OCD. ;)

[@WatchWitt]

Thanks for your kind words! No way to remove the string without cutting on this particular buckle. I mean, you could pull it apart at the white plastic connector, but it would be damaged. If it’s on a bracelet, you can just remove the pin from the micro adjust and slide it off, though!

[@erics745]

Ordered one...like the plastic case 😁

[@WatchWitt]

Great value in a simple looking piece. Yeah, a lot of the Chinese manufacturers send their watches out in that Pelican-style case. Great protection during shipping and useful afterwards.

[@S-Ltd1000]

I just got the addiesdive version on a bracelet. Basically the same watch except for the handset and it's cheaper.

[@WatchWitt]

Nice! Great beater automatic, right?

[@S-Ltd1000]

@@WatchWitt 👍

[@sjavi97]

Un homenaje al IWC mark xviii

[@WatchWitt]

Sí exactamente. ¡Eliminé eso del título y la descripción del video, solo para estar seguro, cuando los canales estaban siendo eliminados por problemas de derechos de autor!

[@alexprendido2023]

I was thinking to buy the san martin panerais homage, but maybe a steeldive is the answer

[@WatchWitt]

I haven’t checked out a San Martin yet, but those who know say the quality level is better than STEELDIVE...worth the additional cost. While this pilot watch doesn’t “pop” quite as well as my SD1970 from them, it does feature some great looks and value for the money. Good build.

[@CliffR]

Now that you’ve had it awhile how is the accuracy?

[@WatchWitt]

I sold this one shortly after filming the video. But it's standard NH35 accuracy...stated at -20/+40 seconds per day. I've been lucky in that most of my NH series movements are generally better than -10/+10 spd. Every now and then you get one on the edge of tolerance...

[@alexprendido2023]

Thanks for the video 👌

[@WatchWitt]

You’re welcome...I love showcasing all these watches!

[@alexprendido2023]

@@WatchWitt i just buy a green turtle 1970, i can't wait for it

[@WatchWitt]

@@alexprendido2023 You’re going to love it!

[@senny_penny]

What about waterproof test?

[@WatchWitt]

I don't have the equipment for waterproof testing. But I have a STEELDIVE SD1970 that is rated at 200m which I have worn snorkeling with no issues. This watch has the same WR rating, and features a screwdown crown and caseback, so I would expect it to perform the same. Most field or pilot's watches don't offer this high of a water resistance rating. Bargain.

[@stefbacum4454]

I got this a year ago and I take it to the beach regularly. I make sure the crown is screwed in good and I swimm with it no problem. I always wear it on a nato and it's great. A bit tall tho, but other than that, dimensions are spot on. It's a great watch for the money.

[@WatchWitt]

Yes, comforting to have a FIELD watch with 200m of WR, right?!

[@stefbacum4454]

@@WatchWitt sure is. I don't have to worry that I don't have one of my G shocks on if I feel the need to go to the beach (as I live 5 min away from it). Just throw on the swimming trunks, grab a towel and go. I tend to mostly wear watches with good WR also because I don't want to care about washing my hands and taking it off, and also because I work in a dusty environment and if water can't get in, neither can dust. I also take the 1940 ar work and had no issues. And having the bracelet, It can be dressed up a bit too although I don't really like metal bracelets. I do have some with poor WR but those I wear mostly when I know for sure I m not going to the beach or during winter.

[@WatchWitt]

@@stefbacum4454 Yup. I love automatic beaters. Not necessarily beaters in the since I don’t care about them, but just great specs and a low price…makes them beater worthy!

[@dmitry_dmitrov.]

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[@WatchWitt]

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