WMT Royal Marine Subdiver Review

[@jackiegshop]

nice, I actually own that exact example. I get that it's probably the not the best value proposition, but it wears really well and looks incredibly cool. someone mentioned steinhart, which are pretty cool, but a few things there: They are approaching twice as expensive (700 euro vs i think I paid 500 dollars), and I just don't think they quite nail the look as well as the WMT. They are close, but WMT absolutely hits the nail on the head for the "vintage" diver. the analogy for me is how a perfectly fitting suit of slightly lower quality fabric looks way better on you than a gucci suit that's the wrong size. side tangent, steinhart made a beautiful paul newman homage but in 42mm, that's sacrilege!

[@JustWatches1]

I like your insight and your analogy :) Thank you for watching and the comment!

[@faboris64]

@@JustWatches1 Do you think that is really 100 mt?

[@magicofwheels]

Love that high hat crystal gives the watch complete vintage look. Thank you for review.

[@JustWatches1]

Agree, I'm not going to dismiss acrylic crystals anymore. Thanks for watching!

[@SeaquartzwatchCo]

This was a great review. It convinced me to buy one.

[@JustWatches1]

Wonderful, happy to help!

[@Numb3r_47]

Great review. Thank you!

[@JustWatches1]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@floydmorrison2025]

Nice review! Keep hearing Mike from the Two Broke Watch Snobs podcast talk about these. The watches certainly look great and achieve that vintage Rolex Comex/Mil Sub look that they're going for, but damn they are wayyyy overpriced IMO. That's a $250 watch, tops! For the same money you could get a Steinhart, which has the same look and is a far superior watch in every aspect. Thanks for sharing & Happy Holidays!

[@tedblack2415]

Gotta agree on the pricing , never thought i'd say this but you're better off getting the San martin vintage diver or Iron watch for under $250 , i get the aged pitch wmt are going for but not at +500 US but they've sold out so that's one in the eye to us.

[@JustWatches1]

Yes, I saw his review. Maybe it is way overpriced, I thought the aging was cool. You are definitely right about Steinhart, and I think they make one similar to this. That one would be a much better choice. Thanks for watching and happy holidays!

[@WesWatchRoom]

Very nice, the only thing that bugs me is the indices don't match the hands in terms of colour and also the colour choice, the orange is a bit too much. Also bit pricey for a miyota 8 series. Nice job with the review though.

[@JustWatches1]

This one is a NH35, but apparently all the new ones are Miyota 8 series, and I totally agree. I would never pay retail for a Mitota 8. Rumor is NH movements are in short supply, but I don't know if that is true.

[@obiwan1772]

I have a question, have the Sea Diver model like the Royal Marine a 14.8 thinkness?

[@JustWatches1]

I'm not sure how thick that one is :(

[@commentjedi]

You can make one way cheaper, but the dial will say either Seiko or Tiger Concept.

[@JustWatches1]

Yes, I'm sure you can make a nice mod watch like this for much cheaper. Good point!

[@adamethancrow]

just found you - great work

[@JustWatches1]

Thank you so much :) Welcome

[@RichieDavid83]

Is this a better buy than a San Martin sub or Pagani sub?

[@JustWatches1]

No, I don't think so. You are paying for the aging, but you get way more bang for your buck with San Martin or Pagani!

[@harrispage7000]

If you're looking for one with plexi-crystal, yes~

[@jonirwin7316]

I'd grab one Pronto, but a big no to folded endlinks. Thanks for the vid.

[@JustWatches1]

Fair enough, thank you for watching!

[@floben3041]

I think 14080 is just a reference of the submariner 14060. 🙂

[@JustWatches1]

Okay, that makes a lot of sense, thank you!

[@joaomassa6959]

Hi ! Are you selling the watch ?

[@JustWatches1]

Unfortunately, I don't have it anymore.

[@kev9385]

Someone might mistake it for a Rolex and as oh is that a Rolex then you’ll have to tell them with a let down answer

[@JustWatches1]

That wouldn't bother me at all.

[@gallinazo29]

If the answer will cause you PTSD, then restrain from asking.

[@BecherWanda]

355 Swaniawski Pines

[@donquxiote7653]

Chinese watch with a Seiko movement.

[@edmundchiang]

It is a Hong Kong company although the case, etc would be made in PRC with Japanese movements, as with many other non-Chinese brands. Thus, I am sure not if I agree with your description of ``Chinese watch''. I do wish they use a higher grade movement.

[@michlo3393]

This watch screams: "I want a Rolex 5514 Comex Submariner but either can't find one or can't afford one." An homage to certain design elements, or an aesthetic is one thing but THIS is way too on the nose for me.

[@TheTeddyEdwards]

That's the point, how many can afford or justify spending on a Comex sub. It's a fun and well made watch

[@michlo3393]

@@TheTeddyEdwards It definitely looks good, that's for sure.

[@TheTeddyEdwards]

@michlo3393 one of the heavily aged milsubs has just arrived which I've ordered. It might not be the best value but the quality, the feel, the worn patina and aged lume is great. It's the closest I'll ever get to owning a milsub for sure 😆

[@sdm107]

The aged lume is a bit artificial otherwise looks good

[@JustWatches1]

Yes, it is too orange I think.

[@rogerauclair1670]

It’s a gorgeous watch, albeit overpriced and at the price I would have expected a sapphire crystal, not acrylic which to me would certainly be a game changer.

[@JustWatches1]

Everyone seems to agree these are overpriced, and I also agree now. Still a really fun watch!

[@duketogo666]

You're not going to get this kind of dome on a sapphire crystal without spending the Earth. Acrylic is totally in keeping with the vintage look WMT are going for, and the original references would have had acrylic crystals. I don't see acrylic here as a cost-saving measure, but a deliberate design choice. Better a good (pricier) domed acrylic crystal than some ho-hum top-hat sapphire just to tick a box. Most dome-like sapphire I can think of is the Limited Bulova Milships (not the regular one) and that cost near $2K USD, and the dome is still the wrong profile for this.

[@peterheck6602]

If you want a sapphire crystal on that watch you didn´t understand the concept.

[@mountainhobo]

All sold out, eh? Must be Seiko buyers looking for an upgrade. 🤣🤣🤣

[@JustWatches1]

If Seiko sold this watch it would cost $1,000+

[@simeonaleksiev8690]

@@JustWatches1 Seiko would never something with so low quality

[@shadowsocks7472]

Couldn't ever be a seiko because the bezel lines up.

[@sherrybender6955]

not Valuetown

[@JustWatches1]

agreed, not valuetown :)

[@panchoskywalker]

I love this watch. Sell it to me.

[@JustWatches1]

It might be for sale soon, I can't decide :)

[@stalkingwatcheschannel]

Way overpriced, there are many aspects I love about it but still, I'll pass for sure!

[@JustWatches1]

Yes, that seems to be the consensus. I think I'm overvaluing the fake aging.

[@cheapdrummers]

Right!? It’s hard to pull the trigger on this one, at least give us a slightly better movement.

[@kostastsoutsouras8911]

Unfortunately everyone imitates rolex

[@JustWatches1]

Safer that way. But annoying yes.

[@chriz74]

A JK fake 5513 has more dignity than this