Should you buy this Addiesdive pilot watch? - yes.
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- Let me show you my favorite Addiesdive watch MY-H2S. This pilot style watch from Aliexpress costs under a 100 euros and has sapphire crystal with blue anti reflective coating, Seiko NH35A movement, 200 meters of water resistance and screw down crown!
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My wrist size is 16,5 ~ 17cm (6.5in ~ 6.7in)
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Incredible watch. Very good lume. 200m WR. Sapphire with blue AR coating. Very purposeful design with no unnecessary styling features. At 39mm this watch looks wonderful.
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Great review. Unlike other reviewers who show only close up or wrist shots, you went the extra mile by wearing it and showing how the watch wears in relation to the arm and body. It gives us a perspective of the watch in action. Cheers!
Tomas youve gained a subscriber just by the fact youve reviewed the watch subjective and objective....the world needs more people who know the difference
Thank you, great review. Very helfull to see different straps on it. You are the best watch blogger overall.
Let's be honest here,this watch is OUTSTANDING!stick the word "Seiko" on it's dial and you'd be looking at £500 for this, mine runs under 0.5 seconds a day,and all for under £100....it's ridiculously good
exactly
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Seiko? Try Iwc and ad way more
@@ЮрийПетров-к3б Seiko NH35 - известная и надежная механика.
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Love your enthusiasm for this watch , just got one an absolute bargain and like you the Lume brings me joy
I think the date window is fine the way it is, and being black numbers on a white background, it creates better symmetry than if it were a color- matched datewheel. Great watch, great value, great review!
Bracelet looks similar to one that comes with IWC Pilot XX model that this Addiesdive homages. I got the sterile black dial model. Good overview.
I got this watch for $99 I think it was when it first came out. I got the sterile dial. I’m digging it. Those straps u got look great. I gotta get more elastic straps. Great video 👍.
Got one of these 2 weeks ago. Very impressed. Incredible value seiko watch. 👍👍👍👍
A very practical video approach to the watch. Absolutely love your video and boy, I m loving this Addiesdive pilot watch too,
Mine unfortunately has quite a bit of dust under the crystal, especially towards the middle. Not visible in the dark, but pretty visible in direct sunlight.
Not a dealbreaker, and I can open the watch myself and clean it, but just a QC experience from my end. Great shots and review!
It's a classic Flieger Type A dial design, and the Asdiesdive didn't ruin it :) That's why it looks so good. The date window is OK, as it's not a tool watch these days. I guess it would also look good (maybe even better) with a black or brown leather strap.
Thanks for the review. I just came across this watch looking for my next fix lol. And this thing looks like a strap monster! It looked good on everything you put it on!
Thank you for showing how to adjust the time and date. I didn’t know that you have to unscrew the crown before pulling it out. So different from traditional and quartz watches!
Excellent review, Tomas, wonderfully well-considered.
This watch is more practical than a "pure" Flieger (with no date, an onion crown that's just a bump magnet, and no more than 50m water resistance). Also, the lume is fantastic - hope it didn't scare the cat!
Thanks for this. Subscribed!
After reading your review, which I found to be of high quality and entertaining, I have decided to buy the watch and I am looking forward to using it.
I really like your reviews, because I usually agree with your analyses and your sense of style. I bought this watch after I saw your video and I couldn't agree more with your many comments. The watch belongs on strap, both practically and esthetically; only 15 grams more on a Nato strap than my 36 mm titanium field watch and so much more beautiful and legible. I agree with your analysis of the date window as beneficial on a tool watch, but like you I would prefer a no-window version. The watch would look a little better but, more important for me, I wouldn't have to mess with the date when I pick up the watch after a couple of weeks of wearing others; just set the time and go. And the lume -- OMG! It knocks my eyes out whenever I walk indoors. After this watch, I now understand all the fuss over lume and will be taking it into account for all future purchases.
Sveiki :-) I just got one from Ali, "black Friday" deal £46 (€56) including tax and postage, quick delivery too.
Less than £50 for a 200m waterproof watch with sapphire crystal, decent lume and NH35 movement is just incredible.
I am new to Ali Express but very happy with it so far.
I don't dare to check on their ethics :-O
Thumbs up, subscribed.
I was on the fence about this watch and I've had it in my cart for a long time but you've convinced me to pick it up. Too many great things to say about this watch for this price to not pick one up.
Your review was great and I agree with you on all points about this time piece.
Great review. It helped me decide to buy this watch (sterile version), which I did a couple of months ago. I love this watch. I rotate it and wear it at least once a week not. Strangely, this is my most accurate watch. With NH35, you never know I guess.
The date complication is always welcome. Even more when the piece we are talking about is a tool watch.
New subscriber. Nice review. You laid out the specs, dimensions and appreciate full arm view instead of just a closeup on the wrist. You coveted both!
Great Review, Tomas! Thank you for giving us a great view on how the watch looks on several different straps!
I also think that a date window isn't necessary on a Flieger-A-Style-Watch but a date never hurt anyone so nice to have! :)
I also hope they'll do a Type-B design as well soon! HEAR ME OUT ADDIESDIVE :D
Nice to see you again Tomas
i bought the steel dive version, because i liked the hands that it came with.
the one that has cut hour hand?
@@TomasWatchReviews yes
nice watch
Great review. just pulled the trigger on one in the ali anniversary sale, but with the leather strap and ordered a separate rubber strap like the one you put on it. good to get a more comprehensive check of it too. 👍
A very balanced review. Kudos!
Thanks for the review. I love mine. Quite the spec monster imo.
Recently got this, around 55 usd with steel bracelet. Amazing watch. The bracelet is not the best. But for 50 bucks???? It's a tally better than an older Seiko Quartz divers watch I have.
I just got one in the sale for Eur40. Killer.
I just took off the bracelet and put a beautifull nato strap as you do (I hate braceletes) and get an exceptional and incredible watch!
Happy with mine. Pretty accurate. Paid 100 euros though.
A late night purchase in the sales for £49. Ridiculous price but I still blame you, for making me buy another watch 😂
The links getting stuck is a marker of good quality! It means the manufacturing tolerances are very tight and it should normally loosen up, and fast.
I like the watch and especially like the hands. However, it feels like the hour hand is a bit longer than it should be? I think it shouldn't overlap with the date. Hard to tell though. It is "just a watch" and that's great.
Hour hand is fine. Yes, the watch is wonderful.
Thanks for the review
Very nice watch. Addiesdive and Steeldive still offering the best value pieces in aliexpress.
I just bought this on Ali Express for a little bit cheaper. I’ve only ever bought one watch from Ali Express before and that didn’t work out too well. So, we’ll see how it goes. Great review though. I think I’d get a silicone strap for mine although still waiting for it to be posted before I decide. I’m curious how long this lasted in your collection.
I would still have it, but it was a bit too big for me. But I missed it and bought another one recently, with the green dial.
@ The watch came on Monday and I can’t fault it yet for the price. I’m happy enough with the strap for now, but I am used to larger watches. I’m very impressed with the luminosity. I’ll have to give it some more time, but will likely end up shopping around for something a bit bigger. My wrist is just shy of 7 inches, so not massive, but can’t help thinking the watch is a bit dinky.
Re-watching your video, mine came on what I assume is a faux leather strap which is half decent for now. I’ll replace it when it cracks or breaks.
This is the WAtch I was looking For.... Kinda. I seek at 38mm DressWatch with a Blue Dial, (Date/Day Date), Good Lume.
Is that Addisdive you have a Smurf? Or a Blue Dial, Black Bezel?
This is a homage of famous IWC pilot mark XVIII
yes, very nice watch it is
About the date window, there are other companies selling very similar or perhaps basically the same watch without a date window. They definitely look better IMO..
I also like the date complication and I check mine probably a couple times per day. I'll have to decide if I want it on a Flieger. I could always check the date on my phone, idk...
Great review, how long are the numbers visible in the dark room ?
I just got mine and I just wish the dang bracelet would have FIT. Too small as most watches are on my 8.5"+ wrist - looks like its time for another NATO strap, but thats ok theyre more comfortable than metal anyway. I have a 22mm bond strap squeezed on for the moment just to get it on for the moment. I have a 20mm black hand sewn leather coming so ill see how that goes if im still alive whenever it finally gets here from timbuktu--lol
Ordered one!
they are crazy cheap right now.. Best value for money watch.
Nice review, couldn't buy of your affilliate link because Alliexpress is down. Great review nonetheless.
I bought this watch 1 month 1/2 ago, and it's impossible to keep the good date. I tried the 2 solutions : adjust the good date in the morning, and other times in the afternoon. But the day after the date changes at 12... or doesn't change at midnight. Do you have a solution ?
hm? Set time on 6. Set date of yesterday. Advance time till date flips, so then you know it is AM.
Great watch!!!
link of the rubber strap please?? and can you make a video about straps only ?🙂
sorry, I no longer remember what I did or showed in my older videos. And I would struggle to find any of those straps now. Making a video is an interesting idea, but all my straps are super cheap and rather bad quality, so I don't feel like I have something valuable to show.
Everything is great on mine...except for the greenish indexes color. Lume is fantastic though. Paid more 100 euros all taxes included on Ali....still a bargain...
Awesome review! Do you think this will work for ladies? I have a small wrist.
It felt large on my 16.5cm wrist.
Its a fantastic watch with nato strap. I have it since a few months now as my daily watch and i am still in love with it. But yeah.... The bracelet is crap.
I wish they would make the lug to lug a bit less, like 47mm. Otherwise, awesome watch !
agree
Tomas, you mentioned the Escapement Time flieger in passing. Which did you prefer?
sorry, can't remember :D This Addiesdive is amazing if you have a 7'+ wrist. A bit long for smaller wrists.
Nice watch and video. can you tell me which nato strap I have to buy for it? 20 or 22mm?
20mm
Wow! A fresh review. Thanks!
Have this watch in my favorites for a long time :)
Is there difference with Steeldive?
I believe hour hand is different.
@@TomasWatchReviews Yeah, I have noticed that 😂
I mean it looks like both from the same factory
@@senny_penny they probably are, I myself don't know what the story is behind Steeldive vs Addiesdive, but most of their watches are almost identical.
Hi where is that black elastic strap from bud?
hi tomaswatchreviews.com/straps/187-elastic-nylon.html
Can we be sure about Chinese use nh35 movement in it? Maybe they use some kind of Chinese movement in it?
nh35 is not made in China?
@@TomasWatchReviews nh35 is seiko's movement. I mean can they use something different?
they specify that in the description, check before buying.
Would you mind listing the straps shown in the video?
Did you ever test water resist?
No
Хорошие часики. Буду покупать.
On a flieger, I would prefer no date. If there must be a date, it would be better if it was white numbers on a black background.
a link for the flexible textile straps?
sorry, old video
Oh shit, there is a dust particle at 4 o clock...
Hi Tomas, after seeing this video and checking out Addiesdive watches, I almost got one, but I chose a Vostok Amphia Scuba Dude (model 420380) instead because they aren't an homage, everything is made in-house, and I wanted something unique and that has reto-charm ... Then it occurred to me to ask if you would be opposed to doing a review on a Vostok watch?
No, nothing against Vostok watches. Vostok-Europe models are hand assembled in my country. Vostok-Europe not my style, they look like those big Invictas :) But simple Vostok watches are tempting, almost pulled a trigger several times :D It will happen one day :) Although I have to admit, some Vostok symbolism might look a bit too offensive to be worn in post Soviet Union country.. With those red stars, tanks and other Soviet military symbols..
@@TomasWatchReviews Thanks Thomas. I totally agree about Vostok Europe looking like gaudy Invicta models, and yes, I can definitely see how such symbolism is definitely a turn off, however, the scuba dude is much less militaristic and I think that's part of the reason it's so popular in the US. Thanks again.
Strap size ?
20mm
@@TomasWatchReviews thanks
What size watch band? 20 mm? 18?
20
How much does it weigh?
I don't know. A bit to the heavy side.
It’s good for the price. But I understand why you would sell it
Hii tomas, a great review 👍🤝
Could you show me how to remove the steel strap please?
I just bought 55$ this watch with steel strap after i watched ur review.
I will change the steel to french strap, because it looks more simple and comfort.
Thank u, im from indonesia
just like any other strap.. Put a sharp thing on the inside and unhook the pin.
Nobody review steeldive type B, its a forgotten good watch 😬
Going to order this fucker!
Great review😃👍
IWC?
Yes
Nah don't like automatics. Buy the mecha-quartz version. much better reliability.
"I can fix scratches with kitchen sponge"......so better wear metal strap
A informação que o vidro é de safira não confere. Comprei esse mesmo modelo no Aliexpress e o vidro é de cristal mineral. Estou absolutamente insatisfeito com isso. Já solicitei o reembolso.
why can chinese make quality stuff and russians can not?
why?
An IWC for a 1/10 of the price, there's a lot to love here !
Closer to like 1/100 :)
@@eguaio Right
I got my Mk 12 for a pretty good price (it needed a service to run right), so I forgot how expensive they actually are, which is why I haven't gotten another one 😅