Watchdives WD16500 review take 2

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  • Опубліковано 3 жов 2024

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  • @Mystery_Man84
    @Mystery_Man84 3 місяці тому +7

    The Watch Dives version definitely looks better. I’m curious, how would you say the watch dives version compares to the Rolex Daytona? as far as finishing and quality? Obviously the Rolex has the better movement and the better history and heritage. how far apart are they as far as the finishing aspect?

    • @Martin94416
      @Martin94416 3 місяці тому +4

      People like you give ne headeaches... there is NO WAY the watchdives looks better.. -_-

    • @Mystery_Man84
      @Mystery_Man84 3 місяці тому

      @@Martin94416 Then the Pagani? Respectively, yes it absolutely does.

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому +3

      I won't pretend like I have handled a daytona before...but it's the rule of dimishing returns here.
      these watches are probably 80% as nice as the rolex on the outside, for a small fraction of the price of the rolex. yeah, it'll be better in every way...but will you appreciate those differences?
      I get the same way about pagani vs San martin...it's just a lot more feasible to "jump up" when you are talking 50$ vs $300 instead of $50 vs $15,000

  • @felo6035
    @felo6035 3 місяці тому +7

    I have the WD and it is incredible 👌

  • @patrickhartmann1540
    @patrickhartmann1540 3 місяці тому +4

    Had the Pagani black dial. Nice watch actually, but the printing on the sub dials was so faint(black on silver) that it was illegible. Lume was also poor. Watch dives version seems like an awesome deal!

  • @crippa124
    @crippa124 Місяць тому +1

    Is the quality of Sugess Daytona V4 worth the extra money than the WD?

  • @andrewd7586
    @andrewd7586 3 місяці тому +2

    Steve I’ve got a few of the Pagani chronograph models in varying colours of course!🤣 For the money re Pagani, you cannot go wrong! I appreciate the Watchdives is a step up, to a point, & I think the subdials are definitely better aesthetically. I do currently have one in my basket but don’t think I’ll get it, as I believe the Pagani is just fantastic value! Good comparison mate.👍🏼

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому +1

      Indeed, the value of the PD's are crazy, enjoy them (all 🤣)

  • @jurisceihners6954
    @jurisceihners6954 3 місяці тому +2

    Thank you!

  • @pauliewalnuts5241
    @pauliewalnuts5241 3 місяці тому +2

    I'm really impressed with everything WatchDives. I love my WD5512

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому

      the 5512 is an incredible sub homage. that bezel action is *chef's kiss

  • @jorgeshss
    @jorgeshss 3 місяці тому

    Have one and my impression is that the bracelet is what is a bit of a let down- a better quality bracelet and maybe a bit of a price increase accordingly would.help this watch become.almost a clone of tje daytona

  • @boombringer4078
    @boombringer4078 3 місяці тому +1

    c'mon guys dont hate on eachother for having different tastes. I have had the pagani panda for a while and now my dad has it. I do prefer the watch dives myself and have that one in my collection. Great review.

  • @mattstolzman
    @mattstolzman 3 місяці тому +1

    It would look great on a jubilee

  • @ComicConBooBoo
    @ComicConBooBoo Місяць тому

    the dial on the watch dives is off by a click or two. i notice it on mine too

  • @AaronFain-o1g
    @AaronFain-o1g 3 місяці тому

    Just found your channel and happy I did so. As a former watch enthusiast I'm having to start over from a lower price point. Thank you so much for the comparison between the 2. I have to disagree with you I think overall I would have gone with the Pagani. I think the price and the date is what sold me. I have a $500 citizen techometer and it shakes as bad as the Pagani. If I could ask when you did the comparison between the 2 if you could put the movement on there as well. Thanks!

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому +1

      Movement has its own section...they are the same movements. I could have gone into more detail, but feel free to watch the Pagani Daytona review I did a while ago...solid movements.

    • @AaronFain-o1g
      @AaronFain-o1g 3 місяці тому

      @@EscapeWheel I missed it. Keep up the good work 👏.

  • @pyr0sphere
    @pyr0sphere 3 місяці тому

    Watchdives version looks too off IMO. Bold font on the bezel + incredibly busy 9 o'clock subdial. Understand the point about usability, but I prefer aesthetics personally
    I do prefer their company logo and the lack of a date window though

  • @brewerbacker82
    @brewerbacker82 3 місяці тому +1

    I've had the Pagani version for a week now, I dont get the rattle 🤷‍♂️

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому +2

      Inconsistent bracelets and tolerances...you may get lucky and get a good one...this is my 3rd one and they all fell/sound the same to me...lol 🤷

    • @justinmorris2077
      @justinmorris2077 3 місяці тому

      I have a couple Paganis and never had a bracelet that rattles. Guess I'm lucky. It's a great watch and only paid $40

  • @jayfra100
    @jayfra100 3 місяці тому

    Subdials are too small on the WD. Everything else looks good and the bezel slope and engravings are much better than the PD…

  • @ondrejzacek9243
    @ondrejzacek9243 3 місяці тому

    This Pagani was one of the first watches I bought about 4 years ago but it was a bit boring after a whilw. I sold it and bought the PD1664 rose gold black dial on a rubber strap as soon as it was available. And it's absolutely perfect. Looks like milion dollars:)

  • @Ericdagreat
    @Ericdagreat 3 місяці тому

    I would choose the Pagani any day. Why? Because the dial is hard to read on both due to the silver subdial hands and white dial, so I will go with the cheaper one 😂

  • @jorgecarrasco4206
    @jorgecarrasco4206 3 місяці тому +1

    The second hands pusher didn’t work in my wd. Not sure if it’s a rare case or if many other customers are experiencing the same issue

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому +2

      Did you unscrew them before pushing? Seems like common sense to me but I don't know your watch knowledge level.
      If it still didn't work, contact the store and get a replacement.

    • @jorgeshss
      @jorgeshss 3 місяці тому

      Thanks that's what I did and contacted the reseller. Otherwise I concur with your view. It's a bang for the buck. Watchdives are rocking it

  • @magstheonlyone
    @magstheonlyone 3 місяці тому

    How's it possible in this day and age PD can improve the lume on their watches?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому

      Fine balance between cost and features...they don't see a need and why should they considering the number of watches sold 🤷

  • @texwest65
    @texwest65 3 місяці тому +1

    It's not just the lume and the bracelet, the subdials on the watchdives are much nicer.

  • @SenerS10
    @SenerS10 3 місяці тому

    On Bezels they should use thinner fonts and use a slightly off white paint. White paint looks cheap.

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому +2

      I'm ok with the "bold" font, but I agree. It's something I mentioned to them. If they do a V2 I'd suggest using a metallic silver paint in the bezel instead of white/lumed...no body needs a lumed tachymeter scale....especially since the Chrono seconds hand isn't lumed....lol

  • @bengtmowitz5012
    @bengtmowitz5012 3 місяці тому

    Why always this mixing up the VK63 to be the VK64? You're not the only one!

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому

      Same basic movement, and I can't be together to keep them straight...lol

  • @TheCompton2010
    @TheCompton2010 Місяць тому

    would this fit an 8" wrist?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  Місяць тому

      @@TheCompton2010 it would be tight... Might need to ask for more links or get the glide lock clasp

    • @TheCompton2010
      @TheCompton2010 Місяць тому

      @@EscapeWheel thanks. I was planning on doing just that for functionality.. does the glidelock add overall length then?

  • @CK-ic8md
    @CK-ic8md 3 місяці тому

    How does it compare to the Sugess datona?

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому +1

      those watches are on another level. they are really nice. Lume and crystal are about the same, I feel like the case finishing is about the same as well, same with the dial. big difference is again the bracelet...the sugess bracelet is as much of a step up from the WD as the WD is from the pagani. it also has a razor thin rehaut which looks incredible, and then throw in the movement differences.
      if you are after the be-all-end-all Daytona, I wouldn't settle for these...but these are great for a quick grab n go daily piece.

  • @lew9223
    @lew9223 3 місяці тому

    The lumed bezel is just a gimmick as the chrono hand is not lumed so can't be used in the dark anyway.
    It's overpriced compared to the Pagani.
    Thanks

  • @nonexistant2k3
    @nonexistant2k3 3 місяці тому

    Lol it's not blurred!

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому +1

      Lol, Yaaaahhh! That's what I get for trying to squeeze this one out quick 🤦

    • @nonexistant2k3
      @nonexistant2k3 3 місяці тому

      @@EscapeWheel should always take your time when you wanna squeeze one out.

  • @Martin94416
    @Martin94416 3 місяці тому

    People who say the watchdives is better, need to wash their face.. no taste

    • @EscapeWheel
      @EscapeWheel  3 місяці тому +2

      it's almost like different people have different opinions...who knew?