Have I Just Found Addiesdives’ Best Dive Watch??
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
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I hope you enjoyed the video.
Please find the specs of the watch below along with a summary of what I thought were ‘pants’ & ‘pukka’ and also a link to take you directly to the watch.
Specs
Model no: AD2043
Movement: Automatic (Seiko NH35)
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Thickness: 14mm
Case Diameter: 39mm and 42.4mm including the Crown
Case Back Type & Style: Stainless Steel and Screw-Down
Bezel Type: Aluminium (120 click uni directional)
Crown Type: Signed and Screw-Down
Lug Width: 20mm tapering to 16mm, back up to 18mm at the Clasp
Lug to Lug: 48.1mm
Strap Material: Stainless Steel with Push Pins
Clasp: Signed and Fully Milled
Dial Window: Sapphire Crystal
Water Resistance: 200 Meters (20 atmospheres)
Weight: 136.6g with 5 links removed
Pants - Thickness, ghost position, lume pip and sharp edges (again)
Pukka - Dial, hands & indices, lume, bezel, finishing, fitment, general look and price
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The nh35 is solid, accurate, reliable and gives peace of mind. I just checked and the Tudor BB 38 is 14.7mm thick! Another good job Addiesdive.
It sure does mate. Thanks for the info and for watching 👍👍
This isn't bad at all mate. Great to see a nice aluminium bezel and a sapphire crystal at this price.
It isn’t mate and I’m pleased you like it too 👍👍
The specifications and finishing for the money is terrific. I especially like the white dial blue bezel. I’m pretty sure Tudor doesn’t have that color combination. I may be wrong though. Thanks for the great review.
Nice one man, am pleased you like it and am only too happy to bring it to your attention 👍👍
@@adk7962 just looked, that is a nice colour combo
I’ve been looking at many of these brands homaging this watch for some time now. I even own the San Martin “Burgundy “ one (more like a red ceramic bezel, which I like just fine) but somehow it didn’t scratch the itch. This Addiesdive does look real close to the real thing for less. That jubilee bracelet and the aluminum bezel work great but I absolutely love that domed glass, even with that on your face blue AR coating. Thanks for the video, as usual. I’ll do my Sunday visit to the AliE app with a purpose. Should I go get my wallet as well? We’ll see.
Am glad I could help by bringing this to your attention mate and I’m sure whatever you do, you’ll make the right purchase for yourself 👍👍
Simon thank you for mentioning the ghost date position consistently.
If Baltany can do it, all brands can..
No problem at all mate, I’m going to continue to mention it until companies listen and change it 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime please make a video with Gary talking abt your fav watches currently in your collections..
@sivanstar will mention it to him but sounds like a great idea mate 👍👍
The nh35 I have in numerous watches have never let me down, To call it a crap movement is pure snobbery, Hacking, hand wind/auto winds and better accuracy than the price suggests, My Addiesdive/steeldive watches all beaters knock the crown jewels of all the high street rubbish for the same money
I completely agree mate. These watches can’t be beaten on price and on the high street you’d spend many times the price, many times for an inferior watch 👍👍
My 1st nh35 would be +40s one day and -15s the next, within spec but crap. I bought another movement to see if it's any better, it was, I fitted it in to the watch which gained 7s in 9 days and was consistant. The amplitude was very low on the 1st one so I'm guessing the quality control isn't all that great which is why the specs are so broad. My brother bought a Seiko about the same time with a 4r movement in and it is just as bad as mine so it doesn't get worn. An SW200-1 is if I remember right supposed to be +/-12s / day but mine is consitantly +2to3s/day
@philspencelayh5464 they definitely fluctuate in terms of their accuracy but are great movements for the money mate 👍👍
I've had 4 watches with nh35 movement and to me, they're all in fact crap... I gave up on that movement because it is so shit. All of them are -40 secs a day...
@@MarkDanger777Not at all trolling or being disrespectful. I have 2 watches w NH 35 & they run sub 10 seconds, either way. And I think they wind smoother than my Zelos w a Miyota 9075. Cheers!
Thank you for the video. I went to their website and ordered one!
Ah nice one mate - enjoy 👍👍
The thickness is a dealbreaker for me, especially due to the case back. Watch dives has a similar offering, just over 11mm thick. Its a quartz vh31, but alas no jubilee. Now I do nothing.
I get that mate. I need to check out a few of these watchdives watches, they look great value for money 👍👍
Very good looking homage. Good review.
I’m glad you like it mate and I appreciate your kind words 👍👍
Love the red bezzle, nice watch ⌚️ 😊
I’m really glad you like it mate 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime bezzle?..spelling has never been my strong point 😆 😂
@birdshenanigans8506 it’s all good mate, I knew what you meant 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime lol
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.
Nice one mate - enjoy 👍👍
Great video, very accurate analysis. In my 4.5 years in the game as a watch collector and enthusiast, I collected a lot from MaMaCoo I was thinking I was able to get a blue SD but I'm not vip enough, but I'm not giving up. Hehe. Great video.
Nice one mate - thanks for watching 👍👍
Good looking watch Simon, and there's nothing wrong with the NH35 👍
Am glad you like it mate and there isn’t anything wrong with the NH series of movements at all, I’d just like to see the correct movement in each watch; date and no date etc 👍👍
Great review 👍. The nh35 is all the movement anyone needs, they are very easy to regulate, so they can always be as accurate as you want and they are so inexpensive there is no need to worry about servicing, just buy a new movement and swap the dial and hands. My main issue with this watch is the blue AR, I would prefer reflections to the blue.
I agree mate, they are fantastic movements, I only hope they start using the correct movement for the watch. Thanks for watching 👍👍
Cool ! I actually have a 2012 Tudor BB heritage. I live in France and I don’t give my swiss watches much wrist time for obvious reasons... This brand seems to up their game dont they? Though the pip is off and to me it’s not the right kind of bracelet for this hommage. Impressive nonetheless. Thank you for the review.
I completely understand and would rarely wear mine, if I actually owned any. Am glad you like the watch 👍👍
Yeah, just like the real Tudors that Ive seen lots of reviews about their bad QC and dodgy bezel alignments )
@@schizoidman9781 often bad QC for Addiesdive? My Tudor doesn't have any QC issue but it's from 2012. Though the leather band got really bad rather quick. The movement is fine and I haven't serviced it so far. But It's in my collection box for years now. I give rarely a watch more than 3 months wrist time. I don't know why. I guess it's normal for watches collectors like us...
I have one Steeldive (the Willard clone) & its nh35 runs GREAT. Slow by about 10 seconds a day. Not bad at all.
The best thing about the nh35 is that you never need to service it. If something goes wrong, just drop a new one in 👍
It is definitely another plus of what is a very, very good affordable movement mate 👍👍
I have a couple NH35 powered watches. 2 in my Invictas and one in a homage. They all have been stopping a couple hours after wearing them; maybe around 12 hours or so. The watches are only a couple of months old. I find that the PT5000 is a better movement and so are my ETA and ETA based movements.
Sorry to hear that mate. I can’t say I’ve had that problem with any NH movement I’ve had but that definitely isn’t good enough. I do like the PT5000 also and other ETA clones 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime I'm not sure what could be causing this issue. I have a watch winder and they seem to hate it. Once again, the ETA 2824 is fine but my NH35s aren't having a good time. I hope I can figure out what the problem might be.
@orangeyellow-me1pz good luck mate 👍👍
Im going to purchase this but that aluminium bezel will be prone to scratches? Its my only doubt
Nice content and videos
Greetings from Chile South America
Generally aluminium bezels wear well, not as scratch resistant as sapphire or ceramic but still pretty good. I hope that mate 👍👍
On a watch with a protruding crystal an aluminium bezel insert is pretty well protected. On, for example, the Orient Kamasu the aluminium bezel protrudes above the flat crystal, this is, imo, a design flaw. Everything that makes contact with the face of the watch hits the bezel and damages the aluminium bezel insert.
On this Addiesdive I think you have nothing to fear but fear itself.
@RenghisKhan well said mate 👍👍
I do not understand why PD is SO bad. Raise your prices by a little and produce a GOOD product. Cheap watches need to NOT feel cheap. Great vid Bud!
Well said mate and many thanks for watching as well 👍👍
Nice touch Addiesdive colourmatching their logo to the gilt on the dial. I'm not a fan of their logo, but at least it's more discrete this way.
For sure mate 👍👍
I think they have one of the best logos in all the watch world. The crossed spear guns represents a protest against mans hunting of marine life and untamed exploitation of the sea.
Dont change that logo Addiesdive!!
@@schizoidman9781 It's just double spear-guns and a snorkler my friend.
A mess of a logo that ruins the asthetics of otherwise decent watches.
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Thanks for watching man 👍👍
All dat amzwatch watches sssssoooooooo gorgeous！
Nice review. I was eyeing this watch when it was first released on Ali. I've been considering the Corgeut and Thorn in 39mm but this seems to be better quality. Unfortunately it is 14mm thick.
There is a plethora of options on AliExpress mate and I’m sure you’ll make the right purchase for you 👍👍
All dat MaMaCoo watches sssssoooooooo gorgeous！
I think the NH35 is a victim of its own success. It can't really be beat for the price (reliable, pretty accurate, etc) so is super common; and there is perhaps a tendency to assume something that common isn't good. In any way, it doesnt excite people and theres not a lot to say about it. Its just in there doing a good job.
I completely agree mate and I’m always happy to have an NH movement in my watch, especially the affordable ones 👍👍
And there is its quality, you never think twice or worry once about it. You cant put a price on true Peace of mind.
Yeah I've got a fair share of NH3* driven watches, and since I switch what to wear a coupla times days per week mostly, this monument suits me fine.
The NH 35 is a solid movement. It's just a matter of regulation. I currently have 2 watches with this movement. I've regulated them both to run at +6 to 7 seconds per day, on a full wind in the dial up position. This means that if I put the watch on in the morning and it's accurate to the second, when I take it off in the evening it'll be around 3 seconds slow. It then goes in my watch box overnight in the dial up position. When I get up in the morning the watch will probably be around 2 seconds or so fast. It's all about balance and wearing patterns.
Great review as always. 👍
For sure mate. I think many people are thinking that I mentioned the ghost position in ‘pants’ as I don’t like the NH35? I really like the NH series of movements but am getting fed up of companies that sell many, many units not using appropriate movements for that watch 👍👍
Agreed. The movement should be appropriate for the watch that it's housed in. The problem is that companies buy bulk batches of movements so the unit price is extremely low. They will then use them for everything.
I wasn't having a poke at you mate. My comment was more for the 'watch snobs' who think that the NH 35 is crap. It isn't. A well regulated nh35 will run for years without issue.
Keep up the good work. 👍
@KABBARANKS it’s all good man, I just thought what I said had been misinterpreted given there have been many similar comment. No problem at all mate 👍👍
I have the same Berny watch with RONDA 515 GMT movement and mine is the model AD2035
I don’t know that I’ve seen that Berny watch mate, what is the model number??
@@WatchtheTime The model number is the AD2035.
@adrianfernandonoya5196 I thought you said it was a Berny? That’s a Addiesidve watch you’ve mentioned
Not bad. I wonder who first will come out with the blue bay version! Addies or Militado? They will rake it in.
Let’s see what happens mate 👍👍
I have a real SUB but I also bought one of these replicas from amzwatch for piece of mind if I go to another country or if I am doing activities that can damage the watch. I don't see anything wrong with that.
Im focused to find a small watch. I want something as San Martin "AquaTerra" but slimmer and smaller. 36-37mm and 10mm (case + glass), around 44-45mm lug to lug.
Good luck with the search mate and please feel free to let me know what you settle on 👍👍
This is now my favourite watch channel on UA-cam , such great content and done superbly, well done sir and I got my favourite watch at MaMaCoo， it hasn’t left my wrist for weeks
Many thanks for your kind words and for watching my friend 👍👍
I read Seiko is winding down and will soon stop selling the nh35. Maybe these companies cant get movements without the ghost date anymoe, Ive seen San Martin started using an Orient movements because they dont have anymore nh35's :(
Ah that’s a shame mate as their movements are great. Many thanks for the info 👍👍
Why do pagani and other cheap brands make their watches so bloody thick. Surely it costs more material and money lol
Less precision machines, lower quality steel?
You’d have thought so 🤣
to fit the nh35. If you look at most of these Chinese brands , they cant get a case under 13mm to fit the nh 35. Any watch thats 36mm and under 12mm thick will have a pt5000 or selita sw200. You wont find a real Seiko under 13mm with a 4r or 6r movement (
I have to say that #amzwatch 's watches are amazing!
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It's sad that watches that look good cost over 1k+. amzwatch watches are REALLY well made, and it just shows how a brand name on a watch can make its price 10x higher. I understand that if you look under a microscope, you'll find the difference, but just how many of you really inspect a watch at that level when you see someone with a watch?
I have no clue what all the ‘amzwatch’ is all about but thanks for watching 👍👍
No thanks, not at that price. It will be interesting to see how much they are charging in a couple of months time.
Maybe their business plan is to become as expensive as San Martin has become.
No problem. I’m sure they we will have a more preferred price in the BIG sale coming in the next fees weeks mate 👍👍
The Pagani V2 is excellent and less than half the price
Good, maybe but excellent…. I’ve never reviewed an excellent Pagani Design watch and I’ve reviewed alot - just saying mate 👍👍
@@WatchtheTime I have many Pagani watches. They are all excellent. So are Tandorio! Perhaps you want to revisit them. Are you a San Martin fanboy only? Keep up the good work mate.
@DineshKumar-qz9we no not at all, hence why you’re commenting on one of my reviews of an Addiesdive which again, is a very good watch 👍👍
Bezel for days 😂
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For £95 it's a gift! Shame about the poor quality control but they could iron that out. But if you don't mind wearing a blatant homage then this is the way to go. Cheers for the video it was short and concise.
Am glad you like it mate and I’m really hoping they start to get rid of those sharp edges 👍👍
MAMACOO watch are the best, I say this from experience.
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couldn't find the 42 mm,??
What 42mm are you talking about mate??
The name & the logo always put me off their watches & I think the thorn version of the 58 is cheaper & better than this addiesdive… terrible name.On a positive note…. like the jubilee
I haven’t seen the Thorn cheaper but I take your point, as I really like the Thorn as well mate 👍👍
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.
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