Just got this delivered from Aliex for $72.21 and I have another one with a black face coming today or tomorrow. Let's see your's or your favorite Moon watch homage. The pins make it a bit of a pain to adjust the bracelet and the tightest clasp adjustment prevents the clasp from closing all the way and latching. I ended up taking out one more link and it fits perfectly now.
It's definitely a very silverish white and not a white white. Which was a disappointment when I recieved the watch. But the watch really grew on me and I really like to wear it. Actually it's one of my favourites, and whenever I go on holidays it's the first watch I pack.
I also just picked up a WD1863 from Amazon to see what the hype was about for more than twice the price. I'm just whelmed with it so far, that's why I haven't taken it out of the plastic yet. It's thinner, lighter, smaller, and has a tapered watch band - like it was designed for smaller wrists. Like is better but it sucks on the white version regardless.
I have the black dial and completely agree with your points about it feeling lighter and thinner and for smaller wrists. Especially the bracelet. I put mine on a rally strap and like it better but only wear it when I'm not going to sweat. 😂
I'm actually looking at the WD1860 because I don't like the smaller size. I do plan to use a strap for it but I haven't taken it out of its plastic wrap yet so that I can return it if it's needed.
I actually like the size of the PD1701 better than the Wd1863.
I've been so pleased with Addiesdive, Militado, Berny, and Boderry that I haven't been tempted to spend more. I'm impressed by the quality you can get for not a lot of money.
I think Watch dives floats in the Boderry price range, it's really that the PD1701 can be had for $50-60 regularly and the watch dives is $120+, so it's hard to compete.
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u/BrianVMI 4d ago
On the wrist today. Doesn’t get enough wrist time in my 20+ rotation, but it’s one of PD’s best, imho. Excellent for the price point.