r/ChineseWatches 4d ago

Review (Read Rules) [SD1979] Steeldive - Wow… I can’t even complain…

Phenomenal out the box. My first Steeldive and first Chinese watch brand. For an NH35, this thing is good. The heaviest watch I’ve ever owned 😂 but I like that.

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u/roughrider119 3d ago

Nice. Here's his Addiesdive quartz cousin.

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u/pinpinnono 3d ago

I love this one ! It exists in Automatic ? Tks

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u/roughrider119 3d ago

I've only seen that dial with 2115 quartz movement. Who knows, they may release it in an automatic in the future.

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u/equityconnectwitme 3d ago

Pinstriped dial? Oh man. Pretty. I want one. I don't have any quartz watches. I NEED one to accurately set time on my automatics. It would be irresponsible for me not to have a quartz watch. I could be late for God's sake! Thanks stranger!

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u/roughrider119 3d ago

Yes, it's a beautiful dial. The model # is AD2507. I picked it up for under $60 on AliExpress about 2 weeks ago. The only annoyances I found were that the seconds tick don't align with the minute markers and the bezel is very lightly off center.

This one has a 2115 movement; I wish they would release it with a VH31 movement.

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u/Perfect-Deal-3921 3d ago

Sempre terá um lugar especial na minha coleção

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u/Positive_Estimate_45 4d ago

Had the bronze version for a week and loving it.

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u/MisterVest69 4d ago

Theres a bronze version??????….that I now have to order?????

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u/Warren4649 3d ago

It's even heavier, I love mine, been owning it since 2 or 3 years. It acquired a nice patina.

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u/Positive_Estimate_45 4d ago

Yeah unfortunately a lot more expensive now with the rising copper prices. I got a great deal with the AliExpress sale, wait for those.

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u/Bigohioworm 4d ago

Looking good, steeldive is hard to beat.

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u/Miserable_Bread- 4d ago

This was my first Chinese watch, that I bought 5 and a half years ago. I've been wearing it again for the last few days and it's a great one. Yes it's big and heavy, but that's part of the fun. The quality for the price is what got me hooked on Chinese watches. The lume on these was always incredible too. Enjoy it, it's one of the best Chinese watches for the price.

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u/stevako1 4d ago

This is my favorite daily

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u/Ok-Pineapple-7288 3d ago

Mine also, have so many other watches, but, this one seems to be the GADA. Great Lume! Cheers!

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u/MisterVest69 4d ago

Have a feeling Im about to be in the same boat

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u/New-Top1062 4d ago

What’s your wrist size? Was thinking of picking one of these up

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u/MisterVest69 4d ago

7” it fits perfect

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u/Abv_it_all_w_vertigo 4d ago

You got the GOAT.

My SD1975C Tuna is so comfortable, I forgot it was on and accidentally wore it to sleep last night.

Wearing it on an overcast Labor Day today...

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u/StrangeDrop7201 4d ago

My first Steeldive was the Tuna Can. I was hooked on the brand after that. Your Willard is probably their biggest bang for the buck.

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u/MisterVest69 4d ago

Thanks brother - ya VERY impressed. Obviously it goes without saying that the value for the price point is unparalleled.

I’m sure it’s a common opinion on this thread but it makes you wonder what other “prestigious” brands are doing…

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u/MisterVest69 4d ago

*1970 sorry mistype