Why Didn't I Try These $40 Watches SOONER? (they're insane) 🤯 - Addiesdive AD2030 & AD2118 Unboxing

[@kyledriscollmusic]

this guy is gonna give Ben's Watch Club a run for his money

[@subhashpillai9914]

He sounds exactly the same wtf

[@kyledriscollmusic]

@@subhashpillai9914 pretty sure it's him

[@Runes_and_Men]

This is Ben

[@MrTw2009]

This channel is a hommage to Ben's Watch Club. The AI voiceover is pretty good for a Chinese made app.

[@kyledriscollmusic]

@@Runes_and_Men hi ben

[@CarlosGallardoCandia]

Those mechaquartz pieces are unbelievable. I got a year ago the Explorer version and I absolutely love it. It feels great on the wrist, loses 3 seconds a month and it has been a great conversation starter!

[@yallaskate]

What's the model called?

[@CarlosGallardoCandia]

@@yallaskate AD2023-1

[@MisterMaster4life]

I used to collect expensive watches, like Omega, Breitling, Rolex, IWC, etc. Recently dived into the +-$300 watches and can honestly say, quality wise they literally not that far off.

[@Unlucky1776]

Especially Chinese watches

[@jonjon738]

When you wear a cheap watch YOU know you have a cheap watch. I have an £800 Hamilton which looks lovely but I rarely wear because I know I have a cheap watch on my wrist.

[@Unlucky1776]

@@jonjon738 that's so stupid lol. Why care about the value of a watch if you enjoy it? 99% of people don't know what a Hamilton Is lol

[@jonjon738]

@@Unlucky1776 I agree, it's silly - it's just one of those things. Some people might think my Planet Ocean is too cheap.

[@mrxman581]

​@jonjon738 since when is a £800 watch considered cheap? Might be less expensive, but not cheap.

[@Edward1312]

You've got to ask yourself if the Chinese can make a quality watch this cheaply how much does it actually cost the high end watch brands to make a watch.

[@iasumusic]

Please keep in mind that high end watch brands pay a living wage to the watch makers and engineers. That factors into cost.

[@TheBattousai2004]

The high end watch makers aren't using practical slave labour and resources pillaged from poor nations through CCP debt traps...

[@zhixci958]

​@@iasumusicyou actually believe that a big chunk of what you're paying for in those luxury brands go to the labor cost?

[@zhixci958]

​@gumbo7215even a budget seiko or casio can last for decades it's not something exclusive to high end watches

[@iasumusic]

@@zhixci958labor, benefits, prototyping, branding, r&d, patents, development of original design, rent, materials, polishing, these are only some of the costs in running a business. swiss manufacturers generally get paid more and have to spend more to make their watches than chinese manufacturers.

[@RageAgainstTime]

What a bargain! I have a couple of Addiesdive myself and the quality of their watches are pretty good for what they ask. Sometimes I question myself why did I spend so much on famous brand names when 99% of the people don't care what you are wearing when they are sporting Apple watches...

[@SurferKroky]

Why do you buy watches to impress people in the first place?

[@lorddio4280]

Funnily the applewatch people are all the same in that regard.

[@mauricesoulis1590]

@@SurferKroky? Where was that mentioned??

[@dakshsinghal5814]

Welcome to reality

[@stephenschroeder6567]

I got a white 2018 off of the company's Amazon listing for $103 US. It is a great looking piece. So far, it picks up about 4-5 seconds per day. Wasn't thrilled with the bracelet so I replaced it with a brown alligator strap from Barton and it gets compliments. I love it!

[@shaywinkler9659]

bought myself the brown dial and got the white one as a gift for a mate.. absolutely beautiful. slapped on a nice black-brown old looking lethear strap and its amazing.. highly highly reccomend for that price

[@charleshughes8072]

I have several. They are a pleasure to wear. I fly internationally as an airline pilot and my AD 2035 GMT always goes with me. I usually pack 3-4 watches for a 6 day trip. I have watches much more expensive including Rolex and Tudor. These Addisdive watches of which I have 5 are all an outstanding value and all great watches.

[@waldevv]

Every quartz watch should be a mechaquartz watch, the sweeping seconds hand looks so nice. I love my automatics but in a way the mechaquartz is the best of both worlds because you don't have to worry about servicing it especially if you want a chronograph considering how complex the movement could get on those. I could pretty confidently service a semi cheap automatic that I really don't care about but I don't think I could ever put a chronograph back together I should've looked into the cheap chinese watches earlier, absolutely amazing what you can get. Most definitely going to replace my beater watches with some of these things

[@a0r0a7]

These are unbelievable in the flesh for the money. They look so much more expensive. Finishing is great and a bit of originality in the dials.

[@TheFrankm3]

Actually tempted to pick the white one up, just having the fight the brand snob in me first.

[@Nefville]

I'm buying the white one as a nice looking watch that I can wear with abandon. I've got nice watches to baby if I want.

[@piccalillipit9211]

The finish on these is BETTER than the Submariner i bought in 1992 for £1850. Luxury brands have become so stratospheric that even people who can afford them are starting to question WHY? When I bought my first Rolex it was WAY better than a £100 - but now a £10k Roles is not that much better finished than a £100 watch

[@dpmjole]

@@Nefville I got the white one and it's even better in reality 😍

[@Nefville]

@@dpmjole Its on its way! I'm excited, that's such a good deal. Wear yours in health!

[@SebastianEnger-h7t]

Picked up a MAMACOO's watch as my first watch last month and I’m absolutely in love with it. Perfect size, looks elegant, very comfortable. Now my only problem is holding off from buying more watches so quickly!

[@RogerHayes-j3f]

My watch was purchased 2 years ago from amzwatch and, to this day, it still looks and runs as well as it did the day it arrived. That movement has never missed a beat despite never having been serviced. I can't complain about that.

[@rnavarropiris]

With a dark blue dial, it would be an insta-buy for me

[@tonyrome655]

I agree and I would also buy it in black and salmon for those prices.

[@BensWatchClub]

​@@tonyrome655yeah salmon would suit the design, no doubt

[@adamw7411]

Black or grey dial would have been great

[@VinceRegan]

Forget coffee, let’s call it the Dune

[@PocketUau]

I own the white version and bought the blue one for my GF so we can match. She loves the sweeping hand and the fact she never has to set it because it’s Quartz, and I love the light play during cloudy days. I also tested them up to 150m and they passed the static pressure test with flying colors and little case deformation

[@FFAIZISA]

Awww matchy matchy so cute!

[@spacesailor2347]

im thinking about taking the ad2030 to swimming at the beach, do you think it can take it? decided to get the watch specifically for that since its pretty cheap

[@MettaLovingKindness]

Brown one is so perfect. I see some people judging watches by price. That is simply wrong. Yes you can judge a watch by the movement. But what most important is how does the watch make you feel . That brown dial makes me very happy indeed. 99% of the population has no idea about quartz,automatic,eco drive or hand wind. They do not care whether its a submariner, explorer or a day date. It is all about you.

[@MuiOlk]

got my 39mm with the white dial on the 3-link "Bader" bracelet watch on amzwatch 3 weeks ago and am loving it to pieces. Absolute fantastic watch that wears super comfortable on my 6.75 inch wrist. Chose the 3-link over the 5-link bracelet for the toolless quick adjustment. Way more comfortable than my Longines Hydroconquest 41 mm.

[@mordeth1964]

Late last year I bought an Addie's dive dive watch that, although it homages the famous Swiss diver, it's not a 1 to 1 copy. I was also very impressed with the build quality and level of finishing. Also, with 316L ss case, 200m wr, screw down crown and case back, sapphire crystal, solid oyster style bracelet with a milled clasp it was extreme value at only $57.00 AUD with free shipping! And to go out in a limb (in my opinion) it's better quality than my Invicta Pro Diver and even 😵‍💫 my beloved Duros.

[@freddolman1494]

San Martin has been selling watches with these exact same dials for a few years now. In fact, they probably come from the same place. The San Martin's cost a little more because they are automatic movements.

[@artbanks27]

I was planning to get the brown one but now I'm unsure wich one to get. Maybe all 3.🤔

[@jayjayhooksch1]

We are spoiled in todays watch market. You can buy or build a watch for under 100$ that will still work well and look good in 10 years. And if you become attached to the watch and dont want to replace it after 10-15 years, rather than pay exuberant prices for a service, you can just replace the movement yourself for a very reasonable cost. Most of us will never own a Rolex or Omega, but that doesn't mean we cant access highly spec'd watches; these sub 100$ watches today come with sapphire, ceramic, good steel, Japanese movements, milled clasps and quick adjustments. Unbelievable really.

[@waxim.4]

It's for 214$ on aliexpress now 😢

[@TheDesius]

I have the adiesdive 2030 in white and it has become one of my favorite watches even though i have watches 20 times more expensive. Its just so gorgeous and comfortable because of its small size. And the quartz also makes it an easy grab and go watch.

[@higgledypiggledycubledy8899]

Glad you to see an AD2030 in person, it's a fantastic little watch. It's been spending a disproportionate amount of time on my wrist :)

[@Unlucky1776]

Truly a beautiful watch!

[@whatsstefon]

Regarding the finish of the dial, I remembered working in a musical instrument importer who had stuff manufactured in China. Some of the guitars would arrive with a beautiful looking “quilting” in the maple top. At first you would think it was a veneer, but a few poorly finished guitars were broken and we investigated further to find that it was literally a printed decal. 😂 covered in lacquer. The effect was there to the untrained budget buyer. But the truth was, it was literally a piece of paper glued to a slab of random wood shaped like a guitar. Also, you sound a lot like Ben and when I looked at your channel info, YOU ARE Ben! 😂😂😂 nice.

[@fatherd.6016]

I recommend Tandorio mechanical watches, I have several of them including two with Titanium cases. They are excellent quality, have a Seiko movement and are all priced between 80-125 USD. I have a number of other Chinese watches under 100 USD and have had no problems with them whatsoever. 😊

[@violinmke]

The only caveat with Tandorio is there's a guy that tests their watch resistance and several failed their pressure tests. Otherwise they're good.

[@24934637]

Mine just arrived, (The blue 2030), quite surprised at the quality, far better than expected for the price. I REALLY wasn't expecting a screw down crown!

[@waris3732]

Good idea creating this channel so we can have more uploads from you. Interested to see that sand dial in a review, im put off buying it because it looks more dull-gold rather than light

[@Torment92121]

The light blue dial looks like the shallow surf as you walk into the water on a beach.

[@AndraJevtovic]

I got one and wore it for a couple of days. On the plus side, very nice looking sand dial, good size, nice second hand movement, its very light, 40e price. On the other hand, sharp lugs made little puncture wounds on my wrist and bracelet is terrible…its sharp, scrathes skin, pulls hair…my wrist is covered with rash and excoriations i never experienced before

[@nicksss1843]

Exclusive Seiko collector, I’ve dived (pardon the pun) into other Ali brands like Steeldive and always moved them on. Not tried Addies but saw this at £36 shipped and couldn’t not! Loathe the logo, and Deep Sea Hunter should really be replaced with ‘Meca-Quartz’, but could not pass this up at the price. Think it’ll be a keeper given cost, quality and look. Great video thanks I didn’t know the bracelet was solid end links either!

[@RobertLaPorte-f8w]

I noticed the light blue one had a couple of creases in the timepieces face where the hours are.From left to right horizonally. Check it out it's 2 or 3 rinkles looks like water damage on the paper face.

[@RyAnLeeKW]

The watch is great and i don't mind the mineral glass crystal, what i don't like about the watch is the case back, the laser cut/engraving of the case back are poorly finish that have sharp edges.

[@szilarddietzel9071]

Where can these be bought for 40 dollars??

[@VicenzzoPaiva]

JUST bought the white AD2030 for 35 usd. Seemed like a good deal, but with that PD 1731 rocking the same case and dial finish quality, same movement but with saphire glass for 27 USD, it fckd up my standard on budget watches

[@nxtrm9326]

my blue dial 50$ one is arriving in a few days, honestly if it looks even half as good as in your video ill be VERY happy

[@1vbAPiYk]

No mass produced watch should cost more than $500, all above this is being scammed and smiling about it

[@tdugong]

Sure, if you're willing to drop the marketing, advertising, design and R&D budget to a minimum or outright wipe it away.

[@GEMSofGOD_com]

And production technologies sometimes too. Like in the case of insane Ballon Blue, which becomes an obvious mega-wow at high magnification.

[@PocketUau]

@@GEMSofGOD_com it’s literally cheaper to finish a Ballon Blue than it is to finish a Pitzmann or an Omega De Ville. Cartier is the biggest scam in the fashion watch market. Off the shelf movements and cheap eco-drive clones for thousands of bucks is ridiculous

[@PocketUau]

I kind of agree. Frankly, you can only say this for watches with little R&D expenses, like OTS quartz pieces, or legacy models that haven’t changed much and also share movements off the shelf like the Black Bay. I’d personally cap the watch market at €10000, but that’s what I’d pay for hyper-complicated rare pieces with clear engineering buffs behind the manufacturing. For a girthy 3 hand dive watch, never more than €2000, which is what I’d pay for a Sea Dweller or PloProf, and for 200m divers something like €1000 is already a lot.

[@aaronstrickland8121]

So, no Rolex should be more than $500?

[@fredericktennant9151]

I just orderd the blue for 33 quid in the sale if its the same as the ones in this video I will be very happy

[@benjaminvis]

I saw these too, but didn't bite. Foolish? Perhaps. But when you already have a collection of things at a more advanced level does it really make sense to buy more just because it is incredibly affordable for what it seems to offer? I'd buy it to satisfy my curiosity only and continue wearing other things. That said, at these sort of prices they become nearly disposable. If they're actually decently constructed, there is no need for any lesser looking beater watch. Personally, I prefer the look of the sand model, but the specs of the other dial variant.

[@SidBonkers51]

I have a couple of Addiesdive watches and can confirm they offer great value for money and Im pretty sure they come from the same company that makes the Steeldive brand watches.

[@СергейТкаченко-л9ж1о]

Это один и тот же завод.Просто до обеда выпускают Steeldive,а после обеда Addisedive😂

[@GVSolo]

I purchased the white dial AD2030 and I have to say it's beautiful and works great. Awesome value!

[@garethhanna9173]

I have the AD2118 and it is astonishingly good for the pittance it cost, it is also the most accurate automatic watch I own. Just a shame about the daft logo.

[@that_which_is_not]

I have an AD 2023, it seems to be of incredible quality and has become one of my favourite watches!

[@warrendeg]

I love the 2030 but mine came with a broken movement. The upside is that I'm ordering a new movement for 7 bucks and plan to swap it out.

[@tuping09061976]

Hi, I bought 2 and I received it yesterday. I would like to check if the date function is working well for you? It says on the first position, we can easily adjust the date, but the 2 that I received, I had to adjust the time to change the date. I am hoping I will receive a reply from you.

[@calebnewton_]

I bought my brother the white one for Christmas. They are very nice. The bracelet and clasp seeming a bit thin is the only thing I really have a problem with.

[@w3therby]

This is very similar if not almost identical to the Pagani PD-1731 that Jody reviewed a little while ago (a slightly different dial and slightly different case profile). I wouldn’t be surprised if all these manufacturers were somehow related to one another or at least using the same suppliers for a lot of parts. I got the pagani in the mail yesterday and it’s a cracking good watch for the price

[@paulwiffin2452]

Can the jubilee strap on the blue AD2118 be swapped out for a rubber or leather? Looks like it might not be possible ?

[@theholyhotdog9616]

One question are the luxury watches that are like 5 6 dollars from AliExpress have long battery percentage and how long

[@JohnnyLoniya]

Great video.Very unique and fun watch. I am a big fan of the MAMACOO. The packaging is also perfect!💯💯

[@Marc_It_Down]

Just got my white dial in the mail today, been needing a white dial. Seiko would charge $295 if it were theirs. Quite pleased

[@__vha]

Whoa, the dial on these are very nice. Seiko movement too? Really want to pick one up now damn.

[@Soggz7785]

Addisdive, Steeldive…They are all great watches for the price of them.All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧

[@jonjones4473]

I have these exact two and have had both for awhile and they both are fantastic

[@WendyNufio]

Love your channel with so many stellar watches! For me the MAMACOO’ watch is my favorite. Keep the videos coming. Thanks.

[@Theo-ul8qm]

The cases and bracelets on these are straight up Rolex copies. Having said that, the watches look quite nice. And for £50-£70, they seem incredible quality.

[@1vegasdood]

Thanks for the vid...I bought the white version...I am trying to develop my own photo/video creative recipe and these less expensive watches are great props if nothing else let alone the occasional wearing.

[@1vegasdood]

I just received my white version watch....OMG...the case itself is worth the US$60 but the watch has a nice weight and really a sharp watch. Really great! Thanks for your post.

[@rifqimujahid4907]

this watch is crazy, im ithching for seiko snkl, citizen tsuyosa, and orient bambino this watch is the whole package under 100$LOL sadly my country no longer support aliexpress for retail :( need to look for other available services

[@jorgefierro8241]

I fell in love with the san martin watch version when i saw it, though a bit expensive, ill prob get this one eventually mayhaps.

[@pimeye]

If the watch the first watch is £40-50 and the second £70 on Aliexpress, why does the title of the video state $40?

[@ShunCityPop]

Is the logo just stuck on, or is it part of the actual dial? If it was removable, it would look nice.

[@jarowinti9274]

Hi Ben!! Very nice review! Thank you!

[@piccalillipit9211]

*I ABSOLUTELY LOVE* that fact that you can get genuinely good looking well-finished watches for under £100 The finish on these is BETTER than the Submariner i bought in 1992 for £1850. Luxury brands have become so stratospheric that even people who can afford them are starting to question WHY? When I bought my first Rolex it was WAY better than a £100 - but now a £10k Roles is not that much better finished than a £100 watch

[@michaelanthony5441]

I have about 6 Addiesdive watches and for the value they have not disappoint.

[@darioswatchclub8]

The White One is a Stunner... but the Desert Dune one is growing on me!

[@christopherbuckley94]

I just ordered an Addisdive from AliExpress. A different model, but it's worth a roll of the dice!

[@HNKYKONG]

Can you hydromod these watches?

[@bladerunnersn]

Do they ship to the UK at those prices if yes the link ?

[@sunshineonearth09]

I've been eyeing these since last year! Beautiful aren't they 😍

[@jamesblonde2271]

I bought the blue Chameri sand dial by mistake while drunk, I love it....

[@falsonomine]

Thanks so much for the recommendation!

[@kappamale7910]

Is the addiesdive logo on dial applied? Can I remove it?

[@niranjanmcky8940]

I was looking for this watch to buy in India as it is available in aliexpress for around 4,300. I want to buy this one with the sand dial.

[@KoW4LsKy]

No, I wont buy third watch this week. Right?

[@unixnerd1]

Very smart looking watches for that price. Shame they couldn't come up with a better brand name for the Western market.

[@TheInselaffen]

The Dune tie in we weren't expecting.

[@ThePhilipp96]

Addiesdive AD2059 is basically the Same Watch but automatic and without the dumb logo

[@darthgardner]

So the uk price of Addiesdive is currently £54.25 so quite a bargain ! from there own website and should be no import duty at that price,not sure about the uk tax.

[@kobod]

When you're going to review them. Can you also test them for harmful metals please?

[@esarempee]

Buyer beware. These addiesdive watches do look good. They keep good time. However the one I got had two pins that kept on working loose. Then I dropped the watch whilst trying to put it on and saw that 4 of the indicies had fallen off!

[@СергейТкаченко-л9ж1о]

А потом они упали с самолёта и по ним проехал поезд,и отвалилась секундная стрелка😂

[@quatrical]

those dials remind of the some GS watches. Fantastic deal

[@zedcharlie]

Update. Had my 1731 for 9 days and it is 100% spot on to the second. I know its quartz but most at best lose or gain a second or 2. Eat your heart out rolex. 😊

[@JMc.D]

The dials are supposed to look like sandy sea bed I would think.

[@franciscod.s7799]

Gorgeous, homage or not, it seems like a good pick on my book!

[@tmr2757]

Nice watch but what's up with the brand name? Makes the watch look cheap

[@anthonylarocco6763]

I love the one with the blue dial amazing watch

[@reddevil3874]

Ive got 2 Addiesdive watches......unbelievable value.

[@adamw7411]

How do I get this watch for 40$ ? For me it’s 63€ and that’s 68$

[@In_The_Loupe]

It may vary depending on region unfortunately (and sale periods). In the UK, the AD2030s are currently showing up for only £34

[@vincenthazelaar8679]

All i can say, the big names ask too much money.

[@rarekid740]

Damn how have I just found this channel? Your videos are super high quality, keep it up

[@ajithprdeep2855]

How to order

[@NotThatOneThisOne]

The pagani light blue is sapphire and even cheaper.

[@simonskoglund4790]

Bro are u Ben from benswatchclub???

[@In_The_Loupe]

Yes haha

[@simonskoglund4790]

@@In_The_Loupe cool!!🤩

[@maxmixer]

Nice review, new subscriber here, I wonder if that logo could be removed from the dial easily ! Have you tried any of the PRX replicas from Ali yet ?

[@SamA-ei5px]

Great vid mate!

[@RetaHenard]

Watches are so delicate and intricately designed, so I have intense respect and admiration for amzwatch watch makers

[@jcs5436]

Steeldive do excellent watches. I have a puck hommage and it's just amazing...

[@TheFelicityWildcams]

Have both and they are incredible value.

[@bedevere007]

beautiful. ordered 2 and I love it