STEELDIVE vs ADDIESDIVE | Captain Willard Homage | Comparison SD1970 & MY-H8

[@Vincent13997]

Anyone else tired of that Movado watch commercial? Got the Steeldive a couple of years ago and couldn’t be happier. Have the SKX007 and a couple of 5KXs and the Steeldive appears to be just as good.

[@shootsouthpaw7771]

Just ordered the Steeldive in green during this AE sale. For $55 it's a no brainer.

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

Did you get it on the steel bracelet?

[@shootsouthpaw7771]

@24hourgmtchannel64 I did. Maybe had it on for a month. And then I bought a NATO strap that I wore to the beach for a while. Most recently added a green leather strap I bought on Aliexpress for maybe $6? Changing the bracelet lightens the weight a little.

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

@@shootsouthpaw7771 Thanks. I wanted it on the SS metal band and the ones on bracelet were sold out for the past several days. I just went on the Aliexpress Steeldive store after posting the comment and they had them available so I just ordered.

[@dubester1982]

Addiesdive for me! Essentially thr same watches for even less money, and occasionally they do it better. Their puck homage has a lumed seconds hand whereas the Steeldive does not. I do like both brands though

[@РакРва]

Got a blue Steeldive on my wrist right now. After one year of using it still runs +/-3 sec per day and that's perfect.

[@ShortBetter]

Yeah, that's really perfect

[@MiscName]

Mine is newer but same, -3 seconds per day. Excellent watch.

[@PhilosopherCricketer]

I dislike the blue AR coating on all of these watches, but Steeldive SD1970 seem to have addressed the niggle. I have ordered a Watchdives WD6105 though. Will have to check when it lands here in India.

[@peter333]

Same here, I really do not like blue AR coating, I even polished it off once on a cheap watch, if I wanted a watch with blue crystal I'd look for one. I own 6 Steeldive, unfortunately the Steeldive SD1952, which is the most expensive one, has blue AR coating, but I love wearing it because it's a fantastic watch, it looks awesome and runs just perfect.

[@adk7962]

Thanks for the great comparison. I’m surprised that they are different at all. I actually have a Watchdives Willard. I’m pretty sure it’s a Steeldive rebranded. Thanks again.

[@ShortBetter]

Thanks for watching :)

[@christianmiranda8571]

The bezel its not the same, numbers on Addiesdive are bigger

[@thetattedpharmacist3215]

Funny enough I agree with your comparison for this watch and the tuna. I own the steeldive 1970, and the addiesdive tuna. 1970 in black, but the tuna I went with the bright blue.

[@ShortBetter]

Get ready for 11.11! Here are the coupons for even BIGGER discounts: 1. These are for US orders: SHORTUS8 (Spend 50 - get 8$ off) SHORTUS15 (Spend 100 - get 15$ off) SHORTUS30 (Spend 200 - get 30$ off) SHORTUS40 (Spend 250 - get 40$ off) SHORTUS60 (Spend 300 - get 60$ off) 2. These codes are for the rest of the world :D ShortBetter8 (Spend 50 - get 8$ off) ShortBetter15 (Spend 100 - get 15$ off) ShortBetter30 (Spend 200 - get 30$ off) ShortBetter40 (Spend 250 - get 40$ off) ShortBetter50 (Spend 300 - get 60$ off) ShortBetter100 (Spend 500 - get 100$ off)

[@dwenchan831]

Codes dont work for International (Rest of the World) discounts. Need large caps like US?

[@dwenchan831]

"This coupon code is for single use only and cant be used here" was the message received. This was using the Addiesdive link given.

[@ShortBetter]

@@dwenchan831 the sale didn't start yet. Patience..😁😁

[@ShortBetter]

@dwenchan831 there are some exceptions. Which country are you from?

[@dwenchan831]

@@ShortBetter Malaysia

[@springbay1]

The less you need to be in contact with customer support, the better the quality control is out of the factory. When buying from Ali Express I never want to hassle with customer support.

[@SilverBackELTorro]

The Addiesdive logo looks much better but it’s basically the same thing. Like a Chevy truck and GMC. All the same junk trucks. 😂 😊

[@karstentopp]

Got the SD in classic Willard and the AD in Frozen Willard. Both hit the mark. Both same same. Both are more than good value for your Buck!

[@ShortBetter]

Agree, those are great watches!

[@jrbj2000]

The Steeldive is $49 USD today. Just picked up the blue version.

[@ShortBetter]

😳

[@grrfy]

I have both,and have used Addiescustomer service when had a Puck with misaligned date/chapter ,was very good in my experience ,as for the comparison between the 2 I think it is vey close,same as you down to the depth of black(only really noticeable when side by side) and the clasp,However another bonus for some buyers will be you can SOMETIMES get Steeldive with NOLOGO at the top of the face

[@eynercaceres593]

You forget comparing the hands. Actually they're different 'cause the Addie has flat hands and the Steeldive has folded hands and show three sides. I noticed the second hand is different too.

[@ShortBetter]

I didn't even notice it, thanks!

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

I want the steel dive on bracelet for $55 but they are sold out on Aliexpress so it's a no go because I am not a strap wearer.

[@ShortBetter]

@@24hourgmtchannel64 go to their store and check other listings. They must have it

[@mojojojos4843]

I have both. I agree that the Steeldive band clasp is better than the Addiesdive. Otherwise to me they are the same I would recommend either. I also have an another Addiesdive model that I wear everyday. It loses a minute or so every couple of days. Not a deal breaker but a bit disappointing.

[@ShortBetter]

A minute every couple of days, that's actually a lot.. Try regulating it. There are plenty of videos on how to do it. All you need is just a case opener and a small flat screwdriver

[@mikaelsoppa]

The numbers on the crown also are slightly different. Those on the Steeldive are rounder.

[@dso227]

I think you're right. The zero on the bezels are different. The Steeldive zero is rounder. The two and zeros are a bit squished on the Addiesdive in comparison.

[@CarJacka]

I had the Steeldive and it's a decent watch for the money but if anyone wants the looks, feel and fit of the Willard then the Rdunae R2X is what you should be going for. It is simply on another level conpared to these. The quality compares well to modern Seiko and the QC exceeds it imo

[@bjw4859]

Thanks for the tip.

[@SrJonAnthony]

Rdunae actually does look nice! I need a lumed bezel though.

[@SrJonAnthony]

At 180$ rdunae or san martin?

[@CarJacka]

@@SrJonAnthony I don't have any experience of the San Martin, the Rdunae R2 and R2X are as close as you can get to the originals, closer than Seiko offer now and in their past too.

[@morgan.enfield]

I agree as I have the Rdunae "baby Willard" aka 6105-8000. They are the closest to the original ones even with the width of the lugs which is 19mm.

[@georgepolyakov7732]

I see some steeldive sd1970 with matte dials, yours looks glossy. Is this a recent update they made?

[@ShortBetter]

You're right. Some of them are with different dials. But I didn't see any update announced 😕 Probably they ship it randomly

[@jb678901]

I have owned the Steeldive for about 3 years and it's a fantastic watch...and a STEAL for the money. However, I recently purchased a TANDORIO (panda color scheme with black ceramic bezel and white dial, white chapter ring) w/out LOGO for only US$62. The watch specs are the same as with the SD1970. The SD1970 has superior lume, but this is also due to the black color scheme chosen with the Tandorio (black applied markers on white dial). The Tandorio has a lumed PIP on the bezel, which is a plus. The SD has superior packaging, but it's also US$55 more expensive. Frankly, the TANDORIO with NOLOGO, plus a modding w/chrome SEIKO applied LOGO (+$6)...is a no brainer purchase.

[@DM-0072]

I had a tandorio skx and it drowned while rinsing it under a tap. Everything was tight and screwed down. Worst watch ive ever had. Kept great time but not even splashproof

[@jb678901]

@@DM-0072 Wow. Probably a crimped housing gasket. Never had an issue with mine...and I shower with it on...swim with it, etc. Of course, I also treated it with silicone and seated it properly during the modding process.

[@bjw4859]

Thanks for doing this video, it was exactly what i wanted to know, cheers.

[@ShortBetter]

Haha, ask and you shall receive🤣🤣

[@Dalf80s]

Steeldive is amazing.

[@ShortBetter]

Here are Aliexpress discount codes for the US (01.06.24 - 08.06.24) Spend 29, get 4$ off - BETTER4 Spend 59, get 8$ off - BETTER8 Spend 89, get 12$ off - BETTER12 Spend 139, get 20$ off - BETTER20 Spend 299, get 50$ off - BETTER50 Spend 499, get 80$ off - BETTER80

[@starofdavid4586]

The case shape is different to if you look closely

[@thehyborian]

Weight is an important thing to compare

[@darrenfry4695]

Steeldive for me , it was the original, the owner fell out with a friend so this so called friend then made addisdive ripping steeldive off imo

[@castleclubclipz]

Wow really? This seems to happen so often in business! Z-Teca, Q-Doba, Chipotle Also, Mike’s Super Subs’ brother fell out and started Jimmy John’s

[@ShortBetter]

Yeah, I've heard this theory too

[@peter333]

I like the Steeldive name and branding a lot more, it makes more sense, they are steel dive watches. What does Addiesdive mean? No clue, that's why I never bought one.

[@ShortBetter]

@@peter333 Haha, I agree! Their logo stopped me from buying it, it actually matters

[@isfbuster6733]

Ripping steeldive off? Oh the irony lol

[@BLOVECU]

great review, but leaving plastic on them? come on!!

[@LookieChannel]

Slightly unlucky with accuracy on mine... +25s/day...my other nh35 do a bit better.

[@chriskelly509]

Jeweler/watch repair should be able to fix it.

[@AvroBellow]

The real jewel of the Addiesdive catalogue is the MY-H6, not the MY-H8.

[@ShortBetter]

Yeah, just reviewed it a few days ago

[@stefpix]

Did they increase the hands size from a couple of years ago> I find the hands should be thicker and longer, to match the hour markers better. I always find the hands a bit anemic.

[@ShortBetter]

Oh, don't know about this detail

[@BenjButtons]

If my Turtle ever breaks down i. Going to get one of these

[@roderickmorales]

Aren’t they the same Chinese watch just a different name? 🤔

[@ShortBetter]

I thought so before. But they are different 😅

[@ragnarone5409]

And the winner is ... Steeldive.

[@ShortBetter]

Haha

[@SantiagoObscure]

No me gusta que se haga eso entre 2 marcas que son la misma la diferencia de 5 euros debería estar justificada además que es deval8ar ambas ma4cas

[@diegorodriguezgonzalez2505]

Mueves demasiado los relojes , acabamos mareados 😅

[@bidyutbikashtalukdar8675]

Lame

[@ShortBetter]

Thanks for supporting my channel :)