STEELDIVE Willard 1970 (Green) - Long Term Watch Review

Forgot to mention that the bracelet tapers from 20mm to 18mm at the clasp.
you the replacement clasp you should buy is 18mm.

[@clark3830]

I am a Vietnam veteran and can tell you that the Captain Willard case was designed to protect the stem from catching on anything while diving or during war activities.

[@justmeeagainn]

You certainly don't want your watch stem to snag while you're hunting Charlie out in the bush.

[@clark3830]

@@justmeeagainn no we didn’t. We also wanted our time pieces to keep working during an attack or monsoon season. The boonies were not forgiving.

[@arthurott4561]

I own both the blue and green versions, I like the two-tone lume.

[@mrt8096]

Which one do you like more? I can’t decide which one to buy.

[@arthurott4561]

@@mrt8096 both?

[@weasel9062]

Got it for $75 with an $8 coupon just 2 days ago.

[@ryokan9120]

Prices are set to go up because Seiko has doubled the prices of their NH35 movement according to another youtube video I saw. There is a possibility that these Chinese brands might switch to the PT5000 movement which is a Chinese clone of the Swiss ETA 2824 and it has received very positive reviews. At the moment the PT5000 movement is slightly more expensive than the NH35, but it is also more accurate.

[@ChuiStrong]

Microbrands and Chinese brands are swooping in on the NH35. It's their go to movement... So I guess it's nice to see something more interesting..

[@Sashko_Dee]

And yet here we are 9 months later and I just managed to order one during the big AliExpress sale for 72 USD shipped. I'm betting that other channel was either trying FOMO marketing to push affiliate link sales OR extrapolating too much long term info from short term supply chain disruptions caused by the pandemic.

[@waterboy4922]

Black or Green ?

[@ale142v]

Black

[@alexprendido2023]

I have the same one, I love it ♥

[@wkeddie492]

Sharp edges??,none on mine

[@paulanthony7268]

Love two colour lume..

[@bernatcamps7130]

great video, what is your wrist size?

[@jpwphotographicstudio3891]

Can you comment on the accuracy over the time you have owned it? How well does the bezel line up and it's operation? Good that you highlight the crown operation in your review. The milled clasp nice addition.. I'd personally opt for a period rubber strap or a Perlon nylon strap would suit it. Thanks good review.

[@jfgarnant]

I realize you posted this some time ago, but I have the black and green. Have had them for about 2 and 1 month, respectively. The black is running at +9.8 and the green is running at +3.6, hope this helps. His review is great though and agree with 99% of his comments. I actually like the 2 tone glow, as it is very useful and bright as hell. The clasp is shite, get rubber or leather, looks great.

[@Marcuse2010]

@@jfgarnant hey, do you end up like more the black or the green one?

[@jfgarnant]

@@Marcuse2010 the black is my pref, the green is a little brighter then the “Willard”

[@6TeddyMc9]

@@jfgarnant There are videos where they explain how to adjust the difference in seconds, mine in black also came with +9 seconds per day, I adjusted it now it has +6 seconds per day, I have another PD where it has +1 second for every 3 days INCREDIBLE

[@erics745]

The bracelet was a pain to change on mine.

[@Kyle-he8en]

How’d you get it off? Lol I’m trying to right now.

[@erics745]

Took me at least 30 minutes...almost broke the metal tool used !!!

[@Kyle-he8en]

@@erics745 I got mine out too not too long ago and Jesus what a pain that was. I ended up using a knife to wedge in between the link and the watch face. I messed up the pin holding the end links in place 😭

[@erics745]

@@Kyle-he8en I tell you what...won't change this bracelet anymore on this one !!! And I'm a patient guy....

[@camarocarl7130]

What chinese sweatshop do you send that pos when it stops working?

[@kart182]

Just buy another, even if you bought four it will cost less than an actual willard

[@Sashko_Dee]

It's got a 30 dollar mass produced Seiko movement inside. Nobody services them. They just put in a whole new one. And when you look at how much the movement is, how much the tools cost, and how much somebody like Seiko would charge for the privilege outside the warranty period the real question is why not do it yourself?

[@iamg07]

Probably the same one most seikos are made in.

[@camarocarl7130]

@@kart182 4 might not last that long.

[@camarocarl7130]

@@iamg07 Look at a map, Sunshine. Is Japan or Malaysia in china? I don't know where you were educated but I would get my money back mate.