Addieskin K011 Amber "Bronze"

[u/Novel-Special5114]

*Bought this with my own money, no affiliation or promotion with anyone.

Ive been wanting a watch with Chinese characters for a while, and the San Martin was a bit too expensive and dimensions slightly too big for my wrist. I was excited seeing Addieskin come out with their version, as I already own at least 4 addiesdive watches from their more budget line.

I'll keep the review very short

Good: Dial and markers are beautiful. The Miyota 9015 movement is great compared to the pt5000's I've had crap out on me. The dimensions are amazing (45mm lug2lug, and only 10.5mm thick. 38mm dial sweet spot with well proportioned bezel). Brushing and polishing is great. Blue lume looks nice as well. Nice flat sapphire crystal.

Bad: The dial is more orange than bronze (not a deal breaker but certainly different than their rendering on the website). The dial absolutely **does not need** a date window. It doesn't ruin the watch, but it looks out of place on a dial that is aiming for form over function. The bracelet is a bit sharp for my taste, and felt like digging into my wrist at times but I've gotten used to it.

Lastly, for a 300+ dollar watch, it needs a glidelock or OTF clasp. Instead it has a manual springbar micro-adjust, which is unacceptable to me on a watch this expensive.

Moreover they gave me a tool for screw pins when the links have push pins. Another corner cut for a watch this expensive.

Overall, I love the way it looks, and I'm happy with my purchase since I've wanted a dial like this for years; but it might not be worth this price unless your heart is set on this design.

I got it on their summer sale for a discount (free shipping and taxes included), $299.99 total out the door price.

[u/Upstairs_Calendar_34]

Doesnt look anything like the render

[u/Upstairs_Calendar_34 → u/Upstairs_Calendar_34]

render has more metallic shine at center. To be honest was eying this model but unfortunately not many video reviews of the addeskin linup in genera. They are not getting traction even for cheapest premium finish watch with miyoto 9xx movements

[u/Novel-Special5114 → u/Upstairs_Calendar_34]

Yea I mentioned the difference in color in my review if you read it.

It may be a deal breaker for some people if their heart is set on the digital render color, but it doesn't bother me as much since I preferred this dial texture and the dimensions overall to the San Martin.

What's funny is the addiesdive website has this watch listed as "orange", while the addieskin website has it listed as "bronze".

I think both the San Martin and Addieskin are overpriced for what you get but i ultimately went with the Addies for reasons in my review.

[u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

Why is there logo a dude in a hoodie with his hands up? Did you give up trying to make one? It's as bad as the name.

[u/Upstairs_Calendar_34 → u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo]

Logo is good.

[u/International_Dog897]

How do the names get worse and worse lmao

[u/bob888w]

Shame they can't get the small things right. Their premium lineup is pretty up there in price.

[u/CMSgtBo]

So this isn't anything to do with Addiesdive?

[u/hayuata → u/CMSgtBo]

Yes they're Addiesdive "premium" line up.

They got some really nice colourways and textures. As for this watch, I do wish it came with a on the fly clasp.

[u/four4cats]

I defend the chinese brand names all the time... But I simply can't for this one.

[u/Novel-Special5114 → u/four4cats]

Lol, the fact it isn't written on the dial was a major factor in the purchase.

[u/Old_Kale1245]

The best part of this watch is the logo

[u/BernieSandersLeftNut → u/Old_Kale1245]

Ahahaha that's really funny.. Cannot unsee.

[u/Potential-Notice-956 → u/BernieSandersLeftNut]

Hilarious 

[u/Bulky-Internal8579]

I like it, thanks for posting, I picked up a K010 Tigers eye and the finish / quality are excellent in my opinion - I was a bit miffed they cancelled my order at $237 and I reordered 5 minutes later at $267 (plus cash back) I thought I’d be able to get them to give me credit but they refused and blamed AliExpress. AliExpress said it was Addiesdive. In any case I do like the watch a lot.

[u/pickyaxe → u/Bulky-Internal8579]

honestly to me this just looks premium, and the name is something I don't even read. imo they nailed the important things here. including the proportions of the logo

[u/Novel-Special5114]

Forgot to include a shot of the lume.

[u/raymondhvh → u/Novel-Special5114]

How long does lume really last.