I have a Rolex 16613 and have owned it since 1998. A great watch for sure, though be prepared for the maintenance. My last bill for maintenance (long term use) was $1000. Of course, a watch like this is a worry when on travel. I do where it at work and around town, but in some places in the world it is worth more than 10x an average annual salary. For this reason, I am fine with a quality and reliable timepiece like the SteelDive, which is made with quality materials (sapphire glass, ceramic bezel, s.s.) and a reliable mechanism (SII NH35). Mine came with the green (hulk, SD logo) dial. The bezel was aligned, the time accuracy as good as any investment grade watch that I own (Rolex, Glashutte). Finish, impeccable. I do agree that the bracelet is not up to the watch...so change it. I went with a Maikes brown leather strap ($18) with deployment clasp. Looks great in contrast to the green dial/bezel. If a bracelet is required, just spend about $28 and get a SUB-styled version with fully brushed lugs (polished sides, screws instead of pins) and a nice machined clasp. The watch was only $99...so investing in another strap/bracelet is a no-brainer. The SteelDive that I received does not have the silver border around the date window. I chose this particular version with this in mind...along with the very positive experience with the SD Cpt. Willard. Bezel action is very good on mine, and the 0-marker is aligned to 12 position. As for the lume; I have both the Cpt. Willard and this Hulk-styled homage. Lume is very bright. Yes, the bezel lume is slightly whiter than the dial. This does not bother me at all. No pip on the bezel...but I was not looking for a complete Rolex rip-off...just a quality homage for daily use. Bottom line: about the best value out there, IMHO. As a daily driver, it's a solid choice.
Well put! I would be cautious too if I go around places with a timepiece worth more than a used Toyota 😅 Steeldive in turn is a good alternative, it feels great and works like a horse. If someone snags it from me, I’m okay with a $100 loss. Thank you for your suggestions for bracelet options, I’m gonna look it up. I have just purchased a curved integrated rubber strap and I’m excited to try it on! Have a nice day 😁
I've just got one and I think it's amazing for the price , well worth the money I've got other divers even a swiss made diver that cost over ten times the price I paid for my steeldive but this is just as good it's got be wondering how the swiss brands can charge there prices ? The steeldive is an awesome every day watch
Since March 2021 I've bought three STEELDIVE watches. All of them are great timepieces, case finish and dials are perfect. The metal bracelets and rubber straps are kind of crappy, but easily replaced and quite frankly, these watches represent the best value for product out there. I've got the STEELDIVE '65 ORIS, their Panerai "clone" (out of stock now, I think I'm lucky to have got one) and the STEELDIVE Fifty Fathoms- which in my 15 watch collection is my favorite piece. I put it on a khaki NATO and every time I wear it I feel "Combat ready."
I got one of this really nice watch, but I replaced the bracelet right away. Bought the oyster rolex style bracelet on aliexpress and it is perfect now!
Awesome! Steeldive has been becoming my go-to AliEx watch brand, Pagani Design coming in second. Steeldive might skimp on their clasps, but the most important thing to me is the watch case/head/dials and I like the aesthetic design of Steeldives the most. They even put a twist with the lumed bezels! Thank you for watching 😁
very surprised the Chinese are making these watches with all those materials plus the NH35 movement for under $100. Seems to me they are not making any profit but just gaining market share for now, they are playing it long term and as demand rises with a market % secured they will start improving things like the bracelet (which is not a big deal too) but they also will start rising the price which is totally expectable. I would pay double for a watch with this quality, right now they are in special in AliExperss for $67, cant match that...
Nice video! I really like their logo as well. I wish they would offer a submariner homage with an applied logo in stainless steel of theirs, like San Martin started doing :) I'd gladly pay a little more for that. Maybe someday....
I’m actually okay with Pagani Design 😂 still sounds kinda proper. The ones I’m talking about are names like Hruodland..I can’t vet for the quality and comfort, but I just can’t get past the name for me to buy and try one for myself
Might come with copyright issues with the sports car company if they dropped the Design in their brand, though. But then again they’re China-based, soooo might not be a problem 😅
I've got an invisible steel dive it looks beautiful only trouble is i can't see what time it is or where i've put it when I've taken it off for bed✌️🧐🇬🇧🇺🇦
Steeldive make it hard to buy other watches … like literally £100 gets you a seiko movement… sapphire glass … ceramic bezel and a choice of designs … every time I look at other watches I just can’t bring myself to buy them even steeldive are offering so much 🤷🏻♂️
Спасибо за обзор . У меня часы Steel dive , я хочу поставить браслет от Pagani Dezing плитение roleks , подойдет такой браслет на steel dave ? Можно ссылку на этот браслет PLIZ . СПАСИБО.
I have a Rolex 16613 and have owned it since 1998. A great watch for sure, though be prepared for the maintenance. My last bill for maintenance (long term use) was $1000. Of course, a watch like this is a worry when on travel. I do where it at work and around town, but in some places in the world it is worth more than 10x an average annual salary. For this reason, I am fine with a quality and reliable timepiece like the SteelDive, which is made with quality materials (sapphire glass, ceramic bezel, s.s.) and a reliable mechanism (SII NH35). Mine came with the green (hulk, SD logo) dial. The bezel was aligned, the time accuracy as good as any investment grade watch that I own (Rolex, Glashutte). Finish, impeccable.
I do agree that the bracelet is not up to the watch...so change it. I went with a Maikes brown leather strap ($18) with deployment clasp. Looks great in contrast to the green dial/bezel. If a bracelet is required, just spend about $28 and get a SUB-styled version with fully brushed lugs (polished sides, screws instead of pins) and a nice machined clasp. The watch was only $99...so investing in another strap/bracelet is a no-brainer.
The SteelDive that I received does not have the silver border around the date window. I chose this particular version with this in mind...along with the very positive experience with the SD Cpt. Willard.
Bezel action is very good on mine, and the 0-marker is aligned to 12 position.
As for the lume; I have both the Cpt. Willard and this Hulk-styled homage. Lume is very bright. Yes, the bezel lume is slightly whiter than the dial. This does not bother me at all. No pip on the bezel...but I was not looking for a complete Rolex rip-off...just a quality homage for daily use.
Bottom line: about the best value out there, IMHO. As a daily driver, it's a solid choice.
Well put! I would be cautious too if I go around places with a timepiece worth more than a used Toyota 😅
Steeldive in turn is a good alternative, it feels great and works like a horse. If someone snags it from me, I’m okay with a $100 loss.
Thank you for your suggestions for bracelet options, I’m gonna look it up. I have just purchased a curved integrated rubber strap and I’m excited to try it on! Have a nice day 😁
I've just got one and I think it's amazing for the price , well worth the money I've got other divers even a swiss made diver that cost over ten times the price I paid for my steeldive but this is just as good it's got be wondering how the swiss brands can charge there prices ? The steeldive is an awesome every day watch
Since March 2021 I've bought three STEELDIVE watches. All of them are great timepieces, case finish and dials are perfect. The metal bracelets and rubber straps are kind of crappy, but easily replaced and quite frankly, these watches represent the best value for product out there.
I've got the STEELDIVE '65 ORIS, their Panerai "clone" (out of stock now, I think I'm lucky to have got one) and the STEELDIVE Fifty Fathoms- which in my 15 watch collection is my favorite piece. I put it on a khaki NATO and every time I wear it I feel "Combat ready."
Very nice camera work and review! Also very cool watch.
Thank you very much! I hope you enjoyed the video 😁
Amazing watch. Great value for money. Thanks for the video. That's a good explanation.
Thank you, I appreciate it! Have a nice day 😁
Just ordered mine based on this (and other reviews). Hulk style on the green rubber strap. £61 delivered. You can’t beat a bargain like that. 👌
Steeldive vs pagani design in hulk type wich better?
In my opinion, i believe it's steeldive.
I got one of this really nice watch, but I replaced the bracelet right away. Bought the oyster rolex style bracelet on aliexpress and it is perfect now!
Awesome! The clasp does need some help. Mine lives on a curved rubber strap for the time being. Have a nice day! 😁
Which bracelet did you get?
Your right can't go wrong I have the Hulk and the black version in my opinion better than the pagani
Awesome! Steeldive has been becoming my go-to AliEx watch brand, Pagani Design coming in second. Steeldive might skimp on their clasps, but the most important thing to me is the watch case/head/dials and I like the aesthetic design of Steeldives the most. They even put a twist with the lumed bezels! Thank you for watching 😁
very surprised the Chinese are making these watches with all those materials plus the NH35 movement for under $100. Seems to me they are not making any profit but just gaining market share for now, they are playing it long term and as demand rises with a market % secured they will start improving things like the bracelet (which is not a big deal too) but they also will start rising the price which is totally expectable. I would pay double for a watch with this quality, right now they are in special in AliExperss for $67, cant match that...
Do you recall what model Pagani Design bracelet was that you fitted to your Steeldive?
Yes! It’s the ones that came from my Pagani Design Daytona. Thank you for watching!
Nice video! I really like their logo as well. I wish they would offer a submariner homage with an applied logo in stainless steel of theirs, like San Martin started doing :) I'd gladly pay a little more for that. Maybe someday....
what's your wrist circumference for reference?
Nice watch great value as usual with steeldive but I can’t do a cyclops so might get the 1954 marine version
Which Pagani Design Bracelet did you use?
Hi! The one that came with my Daytona homage.
How does that pagani bracelet fit? Thinking about buying a steeldive but change bracelets
It fits really well, I’m not a huge fan of Steeldive bracelets either.
Hahaha he said the name sounds "kinda legit" LOL 🤣🤣
Waaaay much better than the other ones for sure 😂
@@WeekontheWrist oh bro for sure, Pagani design??! What is that??
I’m actually okay with Pagani Design 😂 still sounds kinda proper. The ones I’m talking about are names like Hruodland..I can’t vet for the quality and comfort, but I just can’t get past the name for me to buy and try one for myself
@@WeekontheWrist Pagani makes a great product but I think they should drop off the "design" and come up with a better logo
Might come with copyright issues with the sports car company if they dropped the Design in their brand, though. But then again they’re China-based, soooo might not be a problem 😅
I've got an invisible steel dive it looks beautiful only trouble is i can't see what time it is or where i've put it when I've taken it off for bed✌️🧐🇬🇧🇺🇦
Wrist size?
6.25 inches. I keep on forgetting to add that info on the video 😅 Thank you for watching! 😁
Mine is 8.1in and the watch is also a fine dimension for my wrist/hand. No worries, IMO.
The 40 and 20 anomaly. The ‘perfect’ ratio and I do agree!
WB is "Cloudy"? I don't undesrtand real color of dial
I was waiting for you to go into the pool and test the watch to see if it's actually water resistant.
Very nice watch
Steeldive make it hard to buy other watches … like literally £100 gets you a seiko movement… sapphire glass … ceramic bezel and a choice of designs … every time I look at other watches I just can’t bring myself to buy them even steeldive are offering so much 🤷🏻♂️
Спасибо за обзор .
У меня часы Steel dive , я хочу
поставить браслет от Pagani
Dezing плитение roleks , подойдет такой браслет на steel dave ? Можно ссылку на
этот браслет PLIZ .
СПАСИБО.