Watchdives offers some crazy deals. And congrats on getting a watch sent in. Hopefully your channel keeps growing, and you get more opportunities like this.
Nice watch, and a nice review. The only thing missing is a view of the case back, or a mention of if it is snap-on or screwed-in. I like the watch size and the subtle differences from the original... honestly, I think it's a significant improvement in several ways, especially the cleaner dial. Looks great , btw, on black leather! I just subscribed... looking forward to more vids!
Great review my friend! I'm not a big fan of quartz watches myself. That being said, I usually have 1 in the collection (Seiko Flightmaster) to wear when I have to leave the house quickly. They definitely have their place.
Ah man I miss my flighty. Might have to add it back to the collection one day. My Casio has always had that position in my collection but it doesn’t always fit with my outfit
I currently own 5 watches with the VH 31, it is a great movement. Good alternative to keep costs down while while keeping the mechanical feeling. I am tempted to buy this or the BB 36 they recently launched. I already own the pagani version of it but in Tiffany blue, I'd like to check the black and gold, and this feels like is better made than the Corgeut and Parnis.
There's so much snobbery aimed at quartz watches as if these people's self worth is determined by their watch movement! We all have mechanical pieces... Get over yourself; you're nothing special, buttercup. Quartz are low maintenance highly accurate gada timepieces that you can just throw on and in many cases look just as good as an automatic or mechanical. The mechaquartz movements are just a massive bonus.
Yes I would pay a little bit more for a sapphire crystal. Part of why I bought a Pagani Design PD1751. Similar looking watch. Right now, with no sales, I see one at $78. NH35 movement too. I don't hate quartz but still prefer an automatic.
@@HHWatchReviews Yeah, the Chinese are really crushing the budget watch segment. Incredible bang for the buck. (Meanwhile former budget king Seiko gatekeeps Sapphire at around the $500 mark. Chinese gonna eat your lunch Seiko.)
Waiting did the sapphire crystal. Just something that I always look for since it gives me peace of mind that the crystal will not scratch. They have another version of this watch with the black bay hands. Waiting for that as well. Hopefully it's out by the November sale event 😊 Thanks for the review!
Nice to see this Addiesdive/Watchdives mecaquartz trio together. Each look great on straps. Picking up the Addiesdive vs the WD, which would you prefer if they are both there ready for use?
The explorer or the ranger? Depending on my outfit, because the explorer is a bit classier and the ranger is really more toolish. But both have been sharing wrist time in past few weeks
Great video, thanks! I don’t mind the mineral glass. WatchDives says it’s a hardlex glass, if that’s the case, I don’t mind the one in my Seiko so I’m fine with this one. Also, I will buy a quartz watch only if it’s a Meccaquartz. It’s the sweeping second hand that I love about automatics and now I don’t like looking at the regular quartz watches but meccas will do. I might just pull the trigger on this one before the sale is over 😅
The movement of the vh31 is actually 32,77hz, not 2hz. The second hand moves at 4 ticks per second, or 4hz. Nothing about this watch is "2hz". Mechanical watches are often cited as running (x/2)hz where x is the speed of the second hand because the second hand is moved for every tick and every tock of the escapement (twice the speed of the escapement). This watch is not mechanical.
That’s good to know. I just cited what was written on Caliber Corner. But i guess I misunderstood what was explained there. Thanks for the clarification 👍🏻
great vid, really considering the watch. i have the ad2030 and i love it. id be nice if they sold it without the strap for cheaper ahaha. i feel like im about to buy the same watch twice.
Looking to get this, specifically because it's quartz, and wanted to get something as cheap as possible. Not the cheapest option, but the best looking for price. Why quartz? Almost every day I do some firewood splitting with an axe, which can be a lot of shock. Simple, small quartz would be perfect beater instead of my automatics.
Google sticky ball case back or if you are stuck , roll up a ball of sticky tape , the tacky side up in a ball push ball onto case back , push down with palm of hand and turn .
Got to be San Martin that makes these, they're to similar, practically the same but with mineral and a mecha quartz. If anyone knows this to be fact please let me know 😎👍
Great watch. I like the one with applied markers. The WD1970S BB36 Snowflake looks great as well.
Yes, I would pay more for sapphire. My daily is a Baltany field style watch - sapphire crystal, 3 years - no scratches.
Watchdives offers some crazy deals. And congrats on getting a watch sent in. Hopefully your channel keeps growing, and you get more opportunities like this.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Love the Tudor Ranger arrow head hour hand.
Same 😃
Great review mate! That’s some incredible case finishing for the price point. We’re getting some real bangers under $100, got to love it.
Thanks Harvind. It’s crazy that 2 of my most worn watches in the past few weeks have been watches under $100.
Nice watch, and a nice review. The only thing missing is a view of the case back, or a mention of if it is snap-on or screwed-in. I like the watch size and the subtle differences from the original... honestly, I think it's a significant improvement in several ways, especially the cleaner dial. Looks great , btw, on black leather! I just subscribed... looking forward to more vids!
It’s a screwed in case back. Thanks for the sub 🙏🏻
Great review my friend! I'm not a big fan of quartz watches myself. That being said, I usually have 1 in the collection (Seiko Flightmaster) to wear when I have to leave the house quickly. They definitely have their place.
Ah man I miss my flighty. Might have to add it back to the collection one day. My Casio has always had that position in my collection but it doesn’t always fit with my outfit
@@HHWatchReviews I'd think about getting it again sooner than later. They are starting to disappear! I think Jomashop still has some left though.
It's always good to have at least one quartz in your collection. For me its a mechaquartz chrono. It's my "grab and go"
Nice. My first watch was a Seiko mechaquartz chrono.
I currently own 5 watches with the VH 31, it is a great movement. Good alternative to keep costs down while while keeping the mechanical feeling. I am tempted to buy this or the BB 36 they recently launched. I already own the pagani version of it but in Tiffany blue, I'd like to check the black and gold, and this feels like is better made than the Corgeut and Parnis.
what vh31 watches u got? i love the movement
This Japanese quartz movement seems to be great but I would have liked if they gave us the option to choose with nh35 as well
Maybe it’ll be an option the future
This is my first 36mm. It's a little small; but, I'm getting used to it. I like the brushed, non-bling look.
Note: 20mm Nato straps fit fairly easily.
Yeah you do get used to the size pretty quick. Congrats on your purchase
Quartz watches have becoming more popular these days has to do with the economy. If not entirely, it will be a major factor of it.
There's so much snobbery aimed at quartz watches as if these people's self worth is determined by their watch movement!
We all have mechanical pieces...
Get over yourself; you're nothing special, buttercup.
Quartz are low maintenance highly accurate gada timepieces that you can just throw on and in many cases look just as good as an automatic or mechanical.
The mechaquartz movements are just a massive bonus.
Yes I would pay a little bit more for a sapphire crystal. Part of why I bought a Pagani Design PD1751. Similar looking watch. Right now, with no sales, I see one at $78. NH35 movement too. I don't hate quartz but still prefer an automatic.
It’s nice to have so many options in this price range
@@HHWatchReviews Yeah, the Chinese are really crushing the budget watch segment. Incredible bang for the buck. (Meanwhile former budget king Seiko gatekeeps Sapphire at around the $500 mark. Chinese gonna eat your lunch Seiko.)
Waiting did the sapphire crystal. Just something that I always look for since it gives me peace of mind that the crystal will not scratch. They have another version of this watch with the black bay hands. Waiting for that as well. Hopefully it's out by the November sale event 😊
Thanks for the review!
Yup they just recently released the black bay version. I don’t know if they’ll do a sapphire crystal version. Maybe if there is enough demand 🤷♂️
@@HHWatchReviews they said they would on the reddit sub 😏
@probablynothing5465 oh nice. Must have missed it
oh sweet, where abouts did they say this? @@probablynothing5465
Nice to see this Addiesdive/Watchdives mecaquartz trio together.
Each look great on straps.
Picking up the Addiesdive vs the WD, which would you prefer if they are both there ready for use?
The explorer or the ranger? Depending on my outfit, because the explorer is a bit classier and the ranger is really more toolish. But both have been sharing wrist time in past few weeks
Great video, thanks! I don’t mind the mineral glass. WatchDives says it’s a hardlex glass, if that’s the case, I don’t mind the one in my Seiko so I’m fine with this one. Also, I will buy a quartz watch only if it’s a Meccaquartz. It’s the sweeping second hand that I love about automatics and now I don’t like looking at the regular quartz watches but meccas will do. I might just pull the trigger on this one before the sale is over 😅
Same here. I love the sweeping seconds hand from this movement. You should definitely go for it while it’s on sale
I love this watch, but I'd prefer a sapphire crystal and a red 100m print matching the second hand.
Beautiful watch. I will buy.
👍
Great 👍
The movement of the vh31 is actually 32,77hz, not 2hz. The second hand moves at 4 ticks per second, or 4hz. Nothing about this watch is "2hz".
Mechanical watches are often cited as running (x/2)hz where x is the speed of the second hand because the second hand is moved for every tick and every tock of the escapement (twice the speed of the escapement). This watch is not mechanical.
That’s good to know. I just cited what was written on Caliber Corner. But i guess I misunderstood what was explained there. Thanks for the clarification 👍🏻
@@HHWatchReviews I see! I dropped a comment over in Caliber Corner to correct the mistake over there.
great vid, really considering the watch. i have the ad2030 and i love it. id be nice if they sold it without the strap for cheaper ahaha. i feel like im about to buy the same watch twice.
The watches are completely two different designs so you should definitely go for it. They even wear differently
Handling both the Addiesdive and Watchdive, which one would you prefer?
Looking to get this, specifically because it's quartz, and wanted to get something as cheap as possible. Not the cheapest option, but the best looking for price. Why quartz? Almost every day I do some firewood splitting with an axe, which can be a lot of shock. Simple, small quartz would be perfect beater instead of my automatics.
Nice review 😃
Is it easy to open the case to replace the battery without being a watchmaker? I mean if you can open it with the rubber ball thanks
You might need a caseback opener but yeah it shouldn’t be difficult
Google sticky ball case back or if you are stuck , roll up a ball of sticky tape , the tacky side up in a ball push ball onto case back , push down with palm of hand and turn .
Nice review. What about the bracelet sizing, screws or pins?
Pins
Thank you Sir. Did you size it by yourself, or asking a watch maker? I am very tempted, but I don't know how to size pins.. 🙂@@HHWatchReviews
@fabricegaullier3282 I did it myself. But you can take it to a watchmaker and it’ll take them just a few minutes to do it for you
Where IS the review of the addiesdive explorer homage???
Are you planning a review of the wd 1970s model?
Not sure yet. I have a few other videos planned so maybe if there is enough interest
@@HHWatchReviews Thank you
Got to be San Martin that makes these, they're to similar, practically the same but with mineral and a mecha quartz. If anyone knows this to be fact please let me know 😎👍
I'd buy this if it had sapphire crystal
A sapphire crystal would be a great addition
I wonder if the crystal size is pretty standard and if you can upgrade it to sapphire when you decide to do so
Addiesdive better.