Watchdives WD16570 Full review

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  • Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
  • Link to the Watch: watchdives.com/collections/ne...
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    Ritche Straps: tinyurl.com/Ritche-Straps
    Hemsut Brown Leather: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBY...
    Cincystrapco SF2 Nylon (awesome!): www.cincystrapco.com/products...
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    Timestamps
    0:00 - B-Roll
    00:34- Intro
    01:05- Price, Colors, Specifications
    02:21- Dimensions
    03:00- Wrist shots and Strap show
    05:08- Case and finishing
    07:16- Crystal
    08:18- Dial & Hands
    09:57- Lume
    10:16- Movement & Crown
    11:53- The Bacelet
    15:06- Conclusion
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  • @jwags24
    @jwags24 2 місяці тому +15

    "Aaaand here we are..." is a staple of this channel!

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  2 місяці тому +3

      it's my "Heeellllooooooo"

  • @R023N
    @R023N 2 місяці тому +13

    The white dial will get most of the attention, but both black dials look good too. WD have been doing good lately.

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  2 місяці тому +2

      been killing it lately. more to come, too!

  • @aidanarmstrong6264
    @aidanarmstrong6264 2 місяці тому +12

    Considering its only 12.8mm thick, the mid case looks HUGE.

  • @bensynewsshoedown4999
    @bensynewsshoedown4999 2 місяці тому +7

    Thanks Steve (and Watchdives!) for the drilled lugs. Little detail but it makes this vintage 16570 style.

  • @finnfam11
    @finnfam11 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks again for this review. After watching it, I pulled the trigger on the WD16570.
    I ordered my WD16570 from the Watchdive website on May 1st. It arrived in the Chicago area the morning of May 6th! The fit and finish are excellent, and it wears very nicely on my wrist. Very pleased that I made this purchase, and for $139, I consider it a bargain. Great lume, smooth operation, came with a nice case and a couple of handy tools.

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  2 місяці тому

      That's awesome. Glad you are enjoying it!

    • @finnfam11
      @finnfam11 2 місяці тому

      @@EscapeWheel I used your link to order it....hopefully you'll get a few cents. 🙂

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  2 місяці тому

      @@finnfam11 I really appreciate it man. Thank you!

  • @BadeniaFilme
    @BadeniaFilme 2 місяці тому +1

    Really happy for you

  • @jorgecarrasco4206
    @jorgecarrasco4206 Місяць тому +1

    Between this and the sm gmt bb pro which do you recommend as both are quite similar in style? Great review

  • @waris3732
    @waris3732 2 місяці тому +2

    This watch case seems almost identical to the Pagani explorer 2 version. A comparison between the two would be interesting. Also the case seems very slab sided, maybe they would have thinned the midcase and protruded the case back slightly more

  • @holgermuller3597
    @holgermuller3597 2 місяці тому +2

    Nice watch, thanks for your high quality review 👍👍👍

  • @finnfam11
    @finnfam11 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Steve...Great review....thanks!!! What is the specific link for the black rubber strap shown in your review?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  2 місяці тому +1

      The link I used is now dead and they don't seem to be sold any more, sadly

  • @blesssedd
    @blesssedd Місяць тому

    great review 👍🏼
    i’m curious, did you take the movement out of the case to get an accurate measurement of the dial?
    i assume the whole dial is 33mm but the exposed part we see is closer to 31mm then right?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Місяць тому

      Yes, and that's correct. I didn't measure the opening but it should be close to 31mm

  • @user-zq8rl8hi6m
    @user-zq8rl8hi6m 2 місяці тому +1

    Спасибо за обзор

  • @stavros_katsopr
    @stavros_katsopr 2 місяці тому +1

    How do you feel turning 15 soon? A happy teenager?😂
    Be well Steve, enjoy whatever you love, thanks for all you give us!

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  2 місяці тому

      haha...I feel so old now :)

  • @96kyh
    @96kyh 2 місяці тому +4

    Hi Steve, would you regard this as better than the Pagani PD1762 40mm (in your best knowledge/experience)?

    • @jayfra100
      @jayfra100 28 днів тому

      I’d like to know this as well ?

  • @MrVasaldo
    @MrVasaldo Місяць тому +1

    very nice...except the Mercedes hands..make me want to change them for milsub ones 😅

  • @temasekb
    @temasekb 2 місяці тому +3

    finally..

  • @luisbperez368
    @luisbperez368 2 місяці тому

    Crap, another watch for my wishlist 😂😂😂, great review 👏👏👏. Now, is it going to be white or black?

  • @ScottNotAvailable
    @ScottNotAvailable 2 місяці тому +1

    Which San Martin are you comparing this to? I didn't see anything in their catalog that looked like this

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  2 місяці тому +2

      SN0054. As much as it's not the same watch, people still compare them 😂

  • @neriel0326
    @neriel0326 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Steve,
    Would you recommend this over the Sugess s431 and Hroudland F023?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Місяць тому +1

      The F023 is awesome...if you like the 1655 layout, go for that one, it's awesome.
      I'd say the sugess is nicer than this, but not by that much. Again, slightly different styles, I prefer this for the crown guards and non-snowflake hands.

    • @neriel0326
      @neriel0326 Місяць тому

      @@EscapeWheel want the Sugess s431 with R hand, but the wobbly crown you pointed out made me think twice . The Hroudland f023 i really liked the case shape (also you pointed out on your review) but not a fan of the layout. I prefer white dial like what you envisioned of the RCW. Really hard to pick up with the those 3 😔

  • @83geeman
    @83geeman 2 місяці тому +1

    Different handset aside, this or the SN0054G?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  2 місяці тому +4

      I still like this dial better. has san martin not used PVD coating for the indices and hands it would be closer. I just love the contrast here vs the san martin which can lose the contrast at certain angles. i also like me some crown guards :)

  • @paulolagass
    @paulolagass 2 місяці тому

    🎉

  • @Subcomandante73
    @Subcomandante73 2 місяці тому +1

    Great looking watch apart from the cyclops.

  • @ajvoice6290
    @ajvoice6290 23 дні тому

    I got one and it's great other than mine had a stupidly powerful cyclops like x5, makes the watch look ridiculous, so it's going back!

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  23 дні тому

      They must have "upgraded" the cyclops on these...I saw another with high magnification as well

    • @ajvoice6290
      @ajvoice6290 22 дні тому

      ​@EscapeWheel Interesting, although I'm not sure 'upgraded ' is the word I'd use...😅

  • @radonsmith4386
    @radonsmith4386 12 днів тому

    Anyone knows a Jubilee style bracelett that will fit on thiws?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  12 днів тому

      Sorry, I don't have any that fit

    • @radonsmith4386
      @radonsmith4386 11 днів тому

      @@EscapeWheel could you tell me which ones do not fit so I can rule them out from the start? :D

  • @N3XT4Techno
    @N3XT4Techno 2 місяці тому

    Bunun yerine SanMartin SN0054-G-E1 alınabilir. Birebir aynı neredeyse.

  • @MichaelV89
    @MichaelV89 Місяць тому

    The gmt arrow or triangle size is not proportionate to the mercedes hands, I saw the rolex older versions with this kind of gmt hand on a Mondani books. The case is not a rolex case, what kind of case did watch dive model it on? The crown guards are pointy and not squared up, is that a design they copied also? What I like about it is the bgw9 lume, the finishing on the bezel and case matches seems good, also the size of the case. I am leaning to get the white dial orange hands, it is good that they did not add the GMT text on the dial.

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Місяць тому

      The case was modeled loosely after the vintage explorer 2 case...I agree, they missed it a little bit.

  • @eugenevedensky6071
    @eugenevedensky6071 2 місяці тому

    Idk Steve I'm trying to like it but every aspect I like about the original is missing. The case is so chunky and missing that slim refinement, the dial looks so out of proportion and the crown guard is so oddly long. I hope they improve in a v2, at this point I'll start saving for the gen.

  • @nosceteipsum997
    @nosceteipsum997 2 місяці тому +3

    I really want to like this, but it just seems a bit off to me. The crown guards are unattractive, the cyclops you've covered, and the hour markers look too big. Apologies, but much prefer the SM.

  • @giorgiodelpalatinato6718
    @giorgiodelpalatinato6718 2 місяці тому +1

    The printed logo is a no go for me, not only on this WD watch.
    The magnification of the cyclops is another one. I'll wait for San Martin or Sugess to get it right.

    • @Martin94416
      @Martin94416 2 місяці тому

      Sugess??? They def wont do this model. SM maybe. But than you will pay more :)

    • @jonathancoyle249
      @jonathancoyle249 2 місяці тому +1

      It’s not too hard to remove the cyclops completely

  • @Clarioner1
    @Clarioner1 2 місяці тому

    If only they had an option with no cyclops - me this is not a dive watch (it has a fixed bezel for a start, and most divers don; tcare about GMT), so why try and dress it up like one?... leave the cylops off. I wouldn't trust myself to try and remove it.

    • @nickdsnik1675
      @nickdsnik1675 2 місяці тому

      If you don't want a cyclops and you don't mind snowflake hands, take a look at the Sugess.

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  2 місяці тому +1

      I can see that...the originals have is to they added it. IMO a date is more useful on a GMT watch than a diver, so I'd rather have it on this than a dive watch, personally

  • @Rob954ever
    @Rob954ever 2 місяці тому +7

    I'll never buy a Watch Dives watch for the same reason I'll never buy a Phoibos ( and I like them both): The logo is horrible. 🤷🏻🤦🏻

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  2 місяці тому +2

      I Get it....though I really like the phoibos logo....lol this one I can take or leave.

  • @Martin94416
    @Martin94416 2 місяці тому +1

    Its a shame these watches have a really thick rehaut.. looks like a wishing well

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  2 місяці тому +2

      Yeah, NH34 and flat crystal will do that, sadly

    • @Martin94416
      @Martin94416 2 місяці тому

      It doesnt bother you?​@@EscapeWheel

  • @aubinhollo4559
    @aubinhollo4559 2 місяці тому +2

    Wrong hands and indices. They correct that it will be a true 16570 homage

    • @darrenfry4695
      @darrenfry4695 2 місяці тому +1

      And if they did that you'd get A.h saying it's a total rip off blah blah blah .

    • @aubinhollo4559
      @aubinhollo4559 2 місяці тому +1

      @@darrenfry4695 I have many homage watches, so thank you to not judge my comment like if you know me... I just said that they could have nailed it if they didn't try to mix up vintage and modern Explorer 2.

    • @darrenfry4695
      @darrenfry4695 2 місяці тому

      @@aubinhollo4559 if you read my comment correctly then you'll see I didn't say one word about you ok I said you would get a.h saying it'll be rip off !! In other words what I said was if they changed the hands correctly you'll always get people that will moan blah blah ok so I didn't say shit about you learn to read the comments..wow

    • @pgpefg
      @pgpefg 2 місяці тому

      Probably they have markers of that size in stock, so using them might be cheaper than making new proper smaller indices.

  • @rev.waynet.oleary7387
    @rev.waynet.oleary7387 2 місяці тому +1

    Woooooaah slow down... talking tooooo faaaaàaaaassstttt

  • @sifu61
    @sifu61 2 місяці тому +2

    Shame on the cyclops.

  • @MichaelV89
    @MichaelV89 Місяць тому

    I have returned this model to watchdive, the bracelet is poor quality, I sent it back, as they won’t shoulder the shipping expenses. I am exhanging it to the WD007 with mesh no date. Lessons learned is I will no longer buy on watchdive site. It is my second purchased to them supposedly, but not happy with the experienced on this model, sending it back at my own expense, and arranging it by myself. The bracelet on this ones are flimsy and inferior quality, it is like a cadisen watch brand poor quality steel bracelet.

    • @saulg7677
      @saulg7677 26 днів тому

      When did you get yours got mine today and the bracelet is really nice

    • @ajvoice6290
      @ajvoice6290 23 дні тому

      That's wierd, the bracelet on mine is fine, it's the cyclops I have an issue with, on mine it's about x5, looks stupid. I'm having to send back to China so probably end up with no watch and no refund as it'll vanish in transit.