Another terrific review! I have a Watchdives version on a FKM Tropic. It’s the least expensive watch I own but one of my favorites. I like it so much I may have to get this one also. Thanks!
@@Roland-ik5kz yeah, I've got a few steeldive watches, the SD1953, SD1972, SD1970 and I bought the SD1975 for my brother, his birthday, and they're brilliant for the money, build quality is superb, lume great, etc.., but they don't, as yet, have one with this same fascia as this one which is a shame
Let me answer your questions: No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Great review. You should have clipped that Ariel music with the crab footage... but clipped in red... overexposed.. have it grainy. Taba da da ta but in chhhhh. That would have been poetry.
Your videos are not ordinary reviews. These are small works of art and I am convinced that even well-known Swiss brands would give a lot for such advertisement. I have a black and a green Captain Willard (both from Steeldive), and now I'm trying to convince myself why I don't need another one with a white dial. xD
Haha, thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it a lot. Yeah, Steeldive makes some awesome watches for sure. As for why I don't need another watch... well, I need help with that part too. 😅
I bought one of these UNBRANDED, with the white dial and black ceramic bezel. Along with a black NATO band, it's a classic PANDA color combo. Added the SEIKO raised Chrome badge mod to the dial...voila. Cost for the SEIKO badge...$5. Cost for the NATO strap $5. Cost for the watch...$60. It was my first (and only) dial mod...but I gave it a go and it turned out terrifically well.
First, loved the review, super entertaining and full of details, about the watch itself, I don't doubt the quality and materials could be very good, disregarding the price. However, I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole! They'd need to pay me to wear this watch, haha. From your four watches so far, I like the Pgani Design and the Seestern the most. Speaking of Seestern, the v1 you showed in your first video looked very good too. Would be nice if you could do a separate review of that one sometime.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the review, entertainment is definitely a goal While I understand the design might not be for everyone, the quality seems impressive, copmletely fair! Personal style is key in watches. The Pgani Design and Seestern are definitely strong designs specially the Seestern, I personally own the v2 and v3, and that v2 design is the second best to my taste among my watches.
I was tempted to buy this one multiple times, but I'm always worried it would be too big. Never had the possibility to try on any Willard, maybe I just need to finally go for it and return/resell if not satisfied.... Anyway, thanks for the vid, glad to see some fresh humoristic approach to watch reviews!
If you have doubts, I personally don't recommend buying it. The design is quite strong and takes up good space on your wrist. What I suggest is going to a Seiko AD nearby and trying one out to see if you like it. Then you can purchase it confidently and cheap. If I had to buy it again, I would choose the black version, either this Addies or the Steeldive (I believe they are essentially the same).
@@CoolWatchesOnly Thanks for the honest answer :) Yeah, the other versions or Addies or Steeldive have a benefit of BGW9-lumed ceramic bezel, which looks great IMHO. I'll check around in local stores if I could find any Willard to try, good suggestion.
I agree that (probably) is the best value watch on AE. I was tempted to buy it but I think the hands are a bit too short (i.e. Minute and Second hands don't reach the Chapter ring) and legibility could be better (light coloured hands on a light background isn't the best option..). So, despite loving the textured face/original 'spin' on the "Captain Willard", I paid a few more pounds for the Addiesdive AD2045 Turtle/Willard hybrid model with the Blue Wave Pattern face and larger hands
I strongly strongly suggest you watch the movie Apocalypse now so you can see the watch and understand why it looks the way it looks. As far as I can think about it if it’s not a black Willard it’s just not a Willard at all. I don’t care for this watch but I’m glad that it’s on the market because everybody deserves to buy what they want but I do know that if you find a black Willard from steeldive, or San Martin , or Rudnae especially, you will never come back. There are other versions of this watch as well as bronze versions that are quite captivating look around you would be surprised and they all wear exactly the same and they’re relatively all the same size as far as I know. As an afterthought just to tell you the steel diversion has a much better class than what you were showing us here and I bought mine for about $52 US.
Thanks for the info. I thought the Addies and Steeldive were the same or similar, and I got the Addies for the dial. I will definitely watch the movie as soon as I can; it's a classic.👌
@@CoolWatchesOnly watch it a second time... there is always something missed in this legendary movie. As a guilty pleasure I bought the redux version, it has depth. These watches, or rather the interest in this case shape design, is 97% attributed to this movie. Enjoy!🙂🇺🇸
I'll definitely watch it again as soon as I can. I'm also excited to see the new Alien movie, but this one is a must-rewatch for sure. Unlike most movies I don't finish, I actually watch more movies multiple times than I do just once. IDK if it makes sense 😅
I like the applied indices but the watch as a whole is plain ugly. It's just several known and derivative design elements aimlessly thrown together. I don't think the design works at all. I'd say the dial is the biggest culprit. It's not a good fit for a diver. It would probably work better in a sports watch with slimmer indices. I don't like it at all, you couldn't pay me to wear that thing, though I am sure that the quality is amazing for the price.
I agree with almost everything. I believe a diver should be black or dark blue for better legibility. As for the design, I'm not really fond of it based on the pictures and even after watching my video. The oversized and disproportionate crown guard doesn't sit well with me. However, when seeing it in person, I kind of like it. It's not a GADA watch by any means. I bought it just to try it out since it has sold thousands and received about 4.8 stars. It was super cheap and my expectations were very low. I bought another one thinking that if I didn't like it, I could still review something. But if you have the chance to test the real Willard (Seiko) in person, go for it. On the contrary, my dad liked it a lot right from the beginning. He spotted it during a video call and started interrogating me about it, haha! Design preferences are subjective, after all.
I have previously owned one of these watches and agree with the above comments. The quality is great but the proportions are awkward and I feel the dial is set too deep in the case.
@@grahamwallace yes, I think on the black version that would be less noticeable, but is a strong design for sure, you either like it or you don't, so far of the 2 Seiko designs I've tested I prefer the "Marinemaster 300"
@@grahamwallace I have the Steeldive cousin of this watch. I love it! I wasn't impressed by it in pictures or videos on UA-cam, but I found a great deal and bought it anyway. To this day, it's one of my best cheap watch purchases.
I just noticed the buckle pin is entirely separate from the spring bar for the link. My Invicta 1953 pressed clasp has a single riveted pin that goes through both the buckle and link. I assume I'll have to grind the rivet off.
I bought the wrong size! 🤦♂️🤣 make sure to measure the bracelet at the clasp point, and on the clasp page the width is an inside measurement, got the 20mm and it fits but too loose, they explain all that but I missed it
The more conventional looking Addiesdive Willard is my preference. This watch seems like it can’t decide if it wants to be a Willard or a GS. Either way Addiesdive watches are the ultimate when it comes to value.
SI, es masculino, pero no luce tan grande, parece que es cosa de diseño de Seiko, es el segundo que tengo que cuando te lo pones queda mucho más cómodo que lo que las medidas sugieren
The watch lacks originality, and it seems that there is a misnomer regarding the plant. The correct term for the plant used in tequila production is "agave," not "tequila plant." And that's not that plant either. additionally, the drink on that bottle is not actually tequila but rather a vodka brand. I don't find the funny part really
Another terrific review! I have a Watchdives version on a FKM Tropic. It’s the least expensive watch I own but one of my favorites. I like it so much I may have to get this one also. Thanks!
this one is way over what you would expect for the price
I own the Steeldive and absolutely love it! It's hands down the best 58 dollars I've ever spent on a watch.
@@Roland-ik5kz yeah, I've got a few steeldive watches, the SD1953, SD1972, SD1970 and I bought the SD1975 for my brother, his birthday, and they're brilliant for the money, build quality is superb, lume great, etc.., but they don't, as yet, have one with this same fascia as this one which is a shame
Wow you got a lot of them, that SD1975 looks impressive, the sd1968 looks awesome too
Let me answer your questions: No, no, no, no, no, no, no.
Great review. You should have clipped that Ariel music with the crab footage... but clipped in red... overexposed.. have it grainy.
Taba da da ta but in chhhhh. That would have been poetry.
next time 😅
The merry-go-round lume shot at 0:40 is 🔥
ha! Thanks, made it with a UV flash light
You're going a great job! Nice addition to the watch UA-cam community. It was getting monotonous
Thanks!
youre gonna be a big channel in the future. best of luck!
Thanks 🙏
Your videos are not ordinary reviews. These are small works of art and I am convinced that even well-known Swiss brands would give a lot for such advertisement. I have a black and a green Captain Willard (both from Steeldive), and now I'm trying to convince myself why I don't need another one with a white dial. xD
Haha, thanks for the kind words. I appreciate it a lot. Yeah, Steeldive makes some awesome watches for sure. As for why I don't need another watch... well, I need help with that part too. 😅
I love this watch. I own it and it's so cool. It gets me so many compliments.
I appreciate your comment and thanks for sharing your positive experience with the watch. I like it a lot too
You are truly the Ssethtzeentach or UberDanger of watch youtubers.
Thanks! 😅
Had to look up who those folks are, won't lie 🤣🤣
dude the lume is crazy how does it glow so bright in plain day light?
ha I fired it with a UV flashlight, but yeah even like that super bright
Go see this movie. Gaddamn.
thanks 😅
I bought one of these UNBRANDED, with the white dial and black ceramic bezel. Along with a black NATO band, it's a classic PANDA color combo. Added the SEIKO raised Chrome badge mod to the dial...voila. Cost for the SEIKO badge...$5. Cost for the NATO strap $5. Cost for the watch...$60. It was my first (and only) dial mod...but I gave it a go and it turned out terrifically well.
Wow, I've been thinking about making a mod for a long time but haven't had the courage to do it 😅
Terrific work mate!
Thanks!
Your videos are very well done. Keeps people engaged. Don't change a thing. Oh, the watch? I have the black version.
thanks for the kind words! 🙏
First, loved the review, super entertaining and full of details, about the watch itself, I don't doubt the quality and materials could be very good, disregarding the price. However, I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole! They'd need to pay me to wear this watch, haha. From your four watches so far, I like the Pgani Design and the Seestern the most. Speaking of Seestern, the v1 you showed in your first video looked very good too. Would be nice if you could do a separate review of that one sometime.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed the review, entertainment is definitely a goal While I understand the design might not be for everyone, the quality seems impressive, copmletely fair! Personal style is key in watches. The Pgani Design and Seestern are definitely strong designs specially the Seestern, I personally own the v2 and v3, and that v2 design is the second best to my taste among my watches.
Man!!!! great review! super entertaining man 💪 the editing is of a channel 100 times the size of this one
Thanks! 🙏 still lots to improve
I was tempted to buy this one multiple times, but I'm always worried it would be too big. Never had the possibility to try on any Willard, maybe I just need to finally go for it and return/resell if not satisfied....
Anyway, thanks for the vid, glad to see some fresh humoristic approach to watch reviews!
If you have doubts, I personally don't recommend buying it. The design is quite strong and takes up good space on your wrist. What I suggest is going to a Seiko AD nearby and trying one out to see if you like it. Then you can purchase it confidently and cheap. If I had to buy it again, I would choose the black version, either this Addies or the Steeldive (I believe they are essentially the same).
@@CoolWatchesOnly Thanks for the honest answer :) Yeah, the other versions or Addies or Steeldive have a benefit of BGW9-lumed ceramic bezel, which looks great IMHO. I'll check around in local stores if I could find any Willard to try, good suggestion.
@@marexmal My dad really liked this one a lot 😅. The most incredible thing is that they're so cheap and well-made, despite costing so little.
I agree that (probably) is the best value watch on AE. I was tempted to buy it but I think the hands are a bit too short (i.e. Minute and Second hands don't reach the Chapter ring) and legibility could be better (light coloured hands on a light background isn't the best option..). So, despite loving the textured face/original 'spin' on the "Captain Willard", I paid a few more pounds for the Addiesdive AD2045 Turtle/Willard hybrid model with the Blue Wave Pattern face and larger hands
Oh, excellent selection! I haven't seen that one before. The dial texture appears different, reminiscent of the surface of the ocean, perhaps?
I strongly strongly suggest you watch the movie Apocalypse now so you can see the watch and understand why it looks the way it looks. As far as I can think about it if it’s not a black Willard it’s just not a Willard at all. I don’t care for this watch but I’m glad that it’s on the market because everybody deserves to buy what they want but I do know that if you find a black Willard from steeldive, or San Martin , or Rudnae especially, you will never come back. There are other versions of this watch as well as bronze versions that are quite captivating look around you would be surprised and they all wear exactly the same and they’re relatively all the same size as far as I know. As an afterthought just to tell you the steel diversion has a much better class than what you were showing us here and I bought mine for about $52 US.
Thanks for the info. I thought the Addies and Steeldive were the same or similar, and I got the Addies for the dial. I will definitely watch the movie as soon as I can; it's a classic.👌
You know what? I saw it last night. You were totally right!. Wow, they don’t make them like that anymore.
@@CoolWatchesOnly watch it a second time... there is always something missed in this legendary movie.
As a guilty pleasure I bought the redux version, it has depth.
These watches, or rather the interest in this case shape design, is 97% attributed to this movie.
Enjoy!🙂🇺🇸
I'll definitely watch it again as soon as I can. I'm also excited to see the new Alien movie, but this one is a must-rewatch for sure. Unlike most movies I don't finish, I actually watch more movies multiple times than I do just once. IDK if it makes sense 😅
cool
Thanks!
I like the applied indices but the watch as a whole is plain ugly. It's just several known and derivative design elements aimlessly thrown together. I don't think the design works at all. I'd say the dial is the biggest culprit. It's not a good fit for a diver. It would probably work better in a sports watch with slimmer indices. I don't like it at all, you couldn't pay me to wear that thing, though I am sure that the quality is amazing for the price.
I agree with almost everything. I believe a diver should be black or dark blue for better legibility. As for the design, I'm not really fond of it based on the pictures and even after watching my video. The oversized and disproportionate crown guard doesn't sit well with me. However, when seeing it in person, I kind of like it. It's not a GADA watch by any means. I bought it just to try it out since it has sold thousands and received about 4.8 stars. It was super cheap and my expectations were very low. I bought another one thinking that if I didn't like it, I could still review something. But if you have the chance to test the real Willard (Seiko) in person, go for it. On the contrary, my dad liked it a lot right from the beginning. He spotted it during a video call and started interrogating me about it, haha! Design preferences are subjective, after all.
I have previously owned one of these watches and agree with the above comments. The quality is great but the proportions are awkward and I feel the dial is set too deep in the case.
@@grahamwallace yes, I think on the black version that would be less noticeable, but is a strong design for sure, you either like it or you don't, so far of the 2 Seiko designs I've tested I prefer the "Marinemaster 300"
@@grahamwallace I have the Steeldive cousin of this watch. I love it! I wasn't impressed by it in pictures or videos on UA-cam, but I found a great deal and bought it anyway. To this day, it's one of my best cheap watch purchases.
Yes, the dial is the big red flag for me. However, on the black or olive green version from Watchdives, it's a completely different story.
7:50 Can you do a video on the clasp replacement process. I think the pin for the fold over buckle is riveted. Let us know how it goes!
Good idea! I received the clasp already but haven't taken it out of the package yet.
I just noticed the buckle pin is entirely separate from the spring bar for the link. My Invicta 1953 pressed clasp has a single riveted pin that goes through both the buckle and link. I assume I'll have to grind the rivet off.
I bought the wrong size! 🤦♂️🤣 make sure to measure the bracelet at the clasp point, and on the clasp page the width is an inside measurement, got the 20mm and it fits but too loose, they explain all that but I missed it
The more conventional looking Addiesdive Willard is my preference. This watch seems like it can’t decide if it wants to be a Willard or a GS.
Either way Addiesdive watches are the ultimate when it comes to value.
Exactly, it's like a mix of multiple things
Broke Chad move hahaha
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@@CoolWatchesOnly great review fr man, your channel will go big
@@wilddo33 Thanks man, I really hope so!
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thanks!
Muy bonito pero muy grande
SI, es masculino, pero no luce tan grande, parece que es cosa de diseño de Seiko, es el segundo que tengo que cuando te lo pones queda mucho más cómodo que lo que las medidas sugieren
The watch lacks originality, and it seems that there is a misnomer regarding the plant. The correct term for the plant used in tequila production is "agave," not "tequila plant." And that's not that plant either. additionally, the drink on that bottle is not actually tequila but rather a vodka brand. I don't find the funny part really
You'll see... I really don't know what to tell you 🤣
@@CoolWatchesOnly Wait until he find your other video saying you have a shark dog and showing dolphins as sharks 🤣🤣
@@Paul-yu4yo 🤣🤣🤣