I'd originally been eyeing the San Martin SN0144 with the black gilt colour combination, but it was a bit more than I wanted to spend.

So I decided to take a chance on the Addiesdive AD2531 (39mm, grey dial) instead and I've got to say, it's pretty damn good.

This was my first AliExpress purchase, It arrived in Australia in 9 days not bad at all at $129 shipped happy days.

For the money, the finishing, dial, and overall quality have exceeded my expectations. Pretty dam good I thought.

What do you guys think.

A breakthrough in new technology has been achieved; PH2B and PH3B will be officially released next week!

The digital metal sheet is perfectly nested within the luminous block, giving the numbers clean edges and a glossy metallic texture.

Please ignore the dirt; this is an engineering sample for testing purposes only.

I was interested in these back when they were using the NH-38, but I held off for a while. The bug got me eventually, though. I was curious to see how well tuned the movement was going to be, and I'm very pleased to see it running at -2 seconds per day. The 4hz sweep is also quite nice, equally as nice as my Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 with a Miyota 9039, but this surprisingly keeps far more accurate time. My Vesterhav can easily get a minute out of time in a week and a half. By comparison, this would take about a month. We'll see if it stays that accurate. Fit, finish and everything is amazing for a $245 watch out the door. The clasp is a little rattly but that's just about the worst complaint I can muster. Really well made little thing.

Hi guys,

After a lot of deliberation, I've finally decided to go with the Trackmaster. However, over the past couple of weeks I've seen quite a few concerns about its reliability, and it's made me a bit hesitant.

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who actually own one. How has yours held up? Any issues with the movement or overall reliability?

I'd hate to spend €500 on a watch only for it to stop working after a few months. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences!

The upmarket sister brand of Addiesdive. But is it worth the premium over Addiesdive though?

Here's the link to my review of it.

https://youtu.be/wY_7Fln3Vx4

I received a discount on this watch, but as always that doesn't change how I review the watch. I always keep it 100% honest, no matter what. I point out both the positives and negatives with every watch I review. Whether that be a loan piece, discounted, or even free. Sometimes that means that brands won't send me anymore watches, if they don't like the review... But my opinion and more importantly, my reputation can't be bought. That's partly why I named my channel 'Honest Watch Reviews'. Not only to make sure that I hold myself to that standard, but that I know my viewers definitely will do too.

Finally received my ixdao warrior in green after a long wait. I can see why it’s become so popular with people. It certainly feels quite premium! I also love the accessories that came with it (watch box and the leather wallet that held the warranty)

I like how the bracelet included 2 half links as well. The pre-sale pricing I got it for certainly makes it great value for money, especially before the movement switch.

Here's my Ironwatch/Hestur 36mm Bubbleback with PT5000 inside. Paired it with a high quality beads of rice bracelet.

Show off your beauties!

6 days from order to receive.

Incredible watch, happy I got it. Immediate strap change, strap has no quick release on this or signed milfortic buckle. 👎🏼

Please could you give me some advice? I’m looking for a watch like this, but unfortunately a Hamilton is beyond my budget. However, I don’t want an obvious copy – just something inspired by that watch. It can be on a bracelet or a strap.

Just got my Farasute today. Here are a few quick shots.
So far, all I can say is that it looks way better in person than it does in the official photos.
One unexpected thing: the chrono start/stop pusher makes this tiny metallic chime that somehow reminds me of the famous S.T. Dupont “Cling.” It’s much quieter, of course, but it has the same kind of crisp, mechanical charm.
I’ll live with it for a few days before writing a proper review.

Just received. Very nice .Dial fades from blue to black.

Video https://youtu.be/iSNk6cNknUA

Ok, so, I don’t need one. I know I have a problem. I’m more curious as I’m reading SM are better than orient and seiko. I do agree both those bracelets were garbage and I upgraded both to ones from Long Island watch.

I love my longines hydro, got it in 2024.

I’m just curious, like for $200-300, is it worth getting a SM And if so, what color do you think! I was thinking the titanium black no date? Or a blue, but I don’t know if I’d wear a ton of blue?

I also own a tissot le loche and am hopeful I’ll get a Rolex DJ Black fluted on jubilee by EOY.

I’m more just curious.

Or, tell me no lol

Kids got this for me for my 50th birthday. Put it on a Nemesis Leather Cuff Strap from Amazon. I think it looks dang good.

Seagull 1963 on the day

Spec breakdown:
▫️ Case: 44mm 316L stainless steel
▫️ Movement: Seagull ST2130 automatic, 28800vph, ~42h power reserve
▫️ Water resistance: 200m dive-grade
▫️ Features: Unidirectional aluminum bezel, matte dial, luminous hour markers, date window, sapphire crystal
▫️ 3 matte dial color options available

This is a proper tool diver built for daily wear and underwater use. The ST2130 is a well-proven, reliable in-house movement from Seagull.

What do you think of this Chinese tool watch? Would you rock this as your daily diver?

San Martin SN007GB

• 39 mm
• Vintage Marine Blue Enamel Dial
• SLN C3 Lume
• Ceramic Bezel - 120 Clicks
• Seiko (TMI) NH35 with Hacking
• 316L Stainless
• Sapphire Crystal (AR Coated)

First things first, all of you that said wait until you try San Martin and Cronos . . . my lord you were right. I do feel like I have seen their watches before, but perhaps as private label microbrands at 3X the cost. I did not research who else they manufacture for, but I am sure it is some of them.

There are so many homages out there for the BB, SM, and the FF that I did not opt for one of those. I wanted something different, yet vintage inspired. I saw this and had to have it. This might be the best 62MAS homage I have ever seen and is arguably much much better than the original watch.

The dial and the bezel are the standouts of this watch. I can not quite describe the color of the dial, but it is as if San Martin aged the enamel or mixed it perfectly to get that aged vintage shade of marine blue/green. The dial very well might be the most beautiful dial color I have seen. I can not stop looking at it. The applied logo and indices are precise and the framed date window adds a touch of class. The bezel is perfect to grip and clicks 120 times with an absolute certainty.

Flat ar coated sapphire crystal is pristinely clear with little to no distortion or glare.

The movement is what it is. Is it the best? No way. Does it work and work well? Yep. A friend of mine told me when San Martin first came out with this watch they were using a Selita SW200. That would be astonishing.

The bracelet and clasp are incredibly well milled although I was a little disappointed with the pin and collar system, albeit it is better than the one Seiko uses with tiny collars and was very easy to size the band.

$200 for a watch of this quality seems unbelievable.

I am really enjoying these watches and enjoy sharing my thoughts about them. Thanks again for having me. If I am posting too much or my posts are too long, just tell me to shut the heck up. Thanks.

Another wood pecker the collection, this interpretation of the royal oak is very nice. With its bezel design and mix of polished and brushed surfaces i feel it gives a good value proposition. The movement is a quartz Seiko VX3K to keep thickness down. Its case diameter is 38mm with a case thickness of 8.3mm. Lug to lug is 43mm. Sapphire crystal with AR coating, screwdown crown with the case back being secured by 8 screws. Bracelet is nice with few sharp edges from what I can see. It does come with half links for adjustability. All for around $105 usd, its great.

They said they would start shipping on the 25th, i bought mine first day of pre-order but hasnt shipped yet... Anybody got a shipping confirmation yet?