Nice one Steve. You beat me to the punch. I have a clutch of Watchdives on the way too..For me the customer service is top notch and their sale prices and delivery times seal the deal 😊

@adk7962

23 күн бұрын

I will go Watchdives over AliExpress all day. Thanks to both of you for the excellent content.

Who needs the Urban Gentry when we have Steve here collaborating with Watchdives! (Kidding TGV. Please don’t block me.) This Speedy addresses all the issues I have with the PD version. Thanks!

So pumped for the v2 of the moon watch. If they fix the mid case, it will be amazing. Thank you for being part of the design !

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

The most involved I have been....thankfully it was on this one. We'll get the V2 a bit better 👍

It seems to me that Watchdives do exactly everything what Pagani Design missed or deliberately didn't do. From Speedmaster without date to pretty accurate homage of NTTD...my congratulations!❤

I recently got the Daytona homage from them, the black and silver dial. Proper step up from Pagani Design, and even a filled out warranty card, unlike literally every other AliExpress watch besides Cronos that I’ve bought!

Logo is a bit like Warner Bros. But not too bad. I started to think of Bugs bunny for some weird reason. The vintage submariner is nice, I’d probably pick the date version without fake patina. Not sure any of these watches will help me find a wife. My ultimate litmus test. Lol

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

Lol, I think watches are the wrong avenue 🤣

Appreciate the video. Since you’ve been in contact with the company, can you provide some feedback that’s been posted on the subreddit for the Speedy? Including the bezel being far too thick (as thick and possibly thicker than PD), lack of the crown guard making the overall look of the watch look off, pushers sticking out far too much

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

they are seeing everything you are :) they are aware of the issues.

Thanks for the outdoor wrist shots very nice I'm Definitely going to Watchdives for the upcoming sale Thanks for sharing as always my friend Be well and Safe travels 👍

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

Thank you, sir. 👍

All look great, the Speedmaster homage looks exceptional 👌🏻

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

it's been hard for me to give these others the wrist time they deserve...speedy keeps finding it's way back onto my wrist :)

I prefer buying from WD. Fedex shipping and somebody actually answers your questions/mail. I'd gladly pay the 10% premium for that.

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

Yup, they are currently the best online retailer for Chinese brands IMO.

@pauliewalnuts5241

23 күн бұрын

They also have a Amazon store

The Speedy homage is very nice. What would make it perfect in the future is using the Seiko VK67 meca quartz movement. That has a functioning 12-hour register/timer at the 9. It would do away with that useless, offensive 24 hour register.

@EscapeWheel

18 күн бұрын

but then the layout isn't very speedmaster (pro) or the pushers would be moved to the top.

@hoppysport2872

18 күн бұрын

@@EscapeWheel Very interesting. Moved to the top meaning similar to the Citizen Bullhead? Layout isn't very important to me, just a similar look with a true 12-hour register/timer. I really dislike the 24-hour register.

@EscapeWheel

18 күн бұрын

@@hoppysport2872 yup, like the bullhead.

@hoppysport2872

18 күн бұрын

@@EscapeWheel I have the Bulova Lunar Pilot...and it actually works on my wrist. That has the silly split-second timer at 3:00. But at least it's a function for somebody who requires such a thing.

Nice video. Can’t wait for you to review the speedy

Nice selection and range of watches.

Very interesting video. The Speedy hommage looks great, but it's better to wait for the version 2. I think I'll buy their Sub homage (WD5512), with your link of course. Thanks for the video, Steve.

@EscapeWheel

22 күн бұрын

Appreciate it, bud 👍. 5512 is great for the price

Great review Steve, I always look forward to your content. Question - does anyone keep the plastic holders these watches come in?

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

I've got a few floating around...make a great travel case if you don't have a nice travel watch roll. I keep them around for shipping them to buyers.

I have the dial B option in the mail. Looked great, had to have it! Usually aluminum bezels sound differently "worse" than ceramic ones. WD speedy is a disappointment, for me. Best thing is the crystal! It’s too thick, that midcase, what were they thinking… The taper from 20-16 is too much for me, the taper on the Pagani was perfect for me, I know that’s subjective, but still. On a side note, still no one makes a dark blue sunburst Daytona homage, like the 116509…

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

Interesting...never heard that about bezel inserts 🤔

Steve I have the Steeldive version of the 50 Fathoms & it’s a great watch! Watchdives version hits the mark too! Also I’ve got the PD white dial chrono & it’s good value for money. Again the WD is a step up as is their Speedy homage. My only issue with PD is their pathetic lume. Cheers mate.👍🏼😎

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

I've heard good things about the SD 50F besides the looonngg lugs 😀. Also had the PD1644 and 1664 and yeah, hard to beat for the money but man, the lume is pretty good on this thing...and I've always had a love/hate relationship with the PD "Rolex" style clasp...super sharp and half the time the extension doesn't work for me so no micro adjustment.

@andrewd7586

23 күн бұрын

I totally agree on the PD clasps too! But if a razors edge to them. I have around 20, yes 20 PD watches in all their guises Steve. Again they’re great specs for the money! You’ve nailed that collab with Watchdives on the Speedy btw! The aluminum bezel, hands & that lume!🤩👏🏻

A Tintin version of that Speedy would be awesome!

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

I would LOVE to see them expand their speedy collection...I think it's selling really well (talking with the store) so I can see some other colorways in the future (project Alaska anyone? alpha hands? tintin?japan racing, apollo 11 45th. the options are endless!

I bought the bronze 50 fathoms no radiation a few months back its awesome

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

That's the thorn, right? It looks really good 👍. Enjoy it!

Thanks for the unboxing! I have 4 from Watchdives, all running well without me having to regulate them, no qc issues with any of them, they're really nice for the money. Just got my 79090, white indices, and the bezel's ok, not great like my wd5512, and it is a bit chunky, but they just nailed the blue color. It really is gorgeous. White 'Speedy' next.

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

The 5512 is my gold standard for bezel action...killer bezel on that.

@pauliewalnuts5241

23 күн бұрын

I love my black WD5512. The bezel is amazing along with everything else on that watch, lume, finishing, bracelet, sapphire, ceramic bezel insert, it's all top notch.

Awesome! Thanks

Love from Philippines ❤️ more power to your channel.

I placed the order May14 and have not responded on the tracking yet. I purchased wd1861, quite skeptical of watchdives quality but I pulled the trigger based on positive reviews I watched. I hope the quality is on par with san martins, sugess or cronos 🤞🏻

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

White dials were a little delayed, should be going out soon. As for quality, don't expect that type of quality...maybe sugess, but not San Martin. These slot nicely between steeldive and sugess. Sugess has slightly nicer bracelets and clasps.

@neriel0326

23 күн бұрын

​@@EscapeWheelI always admire your honesty on your judgement as a watch enthusiast. As if your thoughts are pulled straight out of my mind. Really excited for that white dial one 🤞🏻

@pauliewalnuts5241

23 күн бұрын

The wd5512 has San Martin quality IMO

Hey Steve - you mentioned that the WD79090 (Blue vintage sub) was better than the Baltany - assume you mean the similar looking S3043 with NH38 & Aluminium bezel? What was it about that Baltany that you didn’t like and made this one an improvement?

@aethelwulfwarlord1475

23 күн бұрын

I bought the Baltany and sent it back. The bezel was terrible. It rocked and wobbled and felt like a $20 knock off. It was misaligned too. The rest of the watch was kinda meh and the weird mix of Mercedes hour and massive sword minute was really noticeable in the flesh.

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

nothing really, I just think this is better value. the baltany doesn't have any pull over this one...not even the crystal. bezel action feels the same between the 2, I prefer these dials, and the nearly $100 price difference.

Their Pelegos Titanium GMT colab is okay too. I got it last week.

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

SN0121T? i've got the steel version and it's incredible.

@scollyutube

23 күн бұрын

@EscapeWheel SN0121TC. They just dropped a Longines Zulu Time GMT in 3 colours today too, SM0140W.

Hey Steve, what is the watch you are wearing in the video???

@EscapeWheel

11 күн бұрын

It's the IXDAO engineer I believe

Incredibly low prices. How is it even possible?

The Speedy homage NOT in 42mm??? Looking forward to the reviews, thanks for the appetizer 👍👍👍

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

CASE is 42mm, bezel is 40...standard speedy size

@holgermuller3597

23 күн бұрын

@@EscapeWheel There is a God, and he knows my name 😇. My fault, sorry my friend

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

@@holgermuller3597 nah, I should have measured the case...always forget to on Speedys 🤣

Im not completely satisfied with the speedy, but the daytona looks nice tbh. Would you say finish quality is worth double the price of the PD? Lume isnt that important to me.

@brunops1

23 күн бұрын

Bear in mind you'll be trading ceramic bezel for aluminum. EDIT: my bad, I was thinking about the Speedy but the Daytona's bezel is ceramic.

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

Bracelet brushing is a step up but I wouldn't say the case is 2x nicer. Bracelet fit and finish, no-date dial, and the lume are the big sellers here

I really wish Watchdives or one of the other similar brands would make a blue Tudor Sub homage WITHOUT the faux patina. PLEASE someone do a Snowflake sub with regular white lume, and not "aged" lume. I had the real deal Tudor Sub back in the late 1980s-early 1990s, and the closest I've found to the look and feel is the Baltany Retro Diver. But it too has the faux patina.

Hi sir. Does the case of speedmaster watchdives smaller than the speedmaster pagani design?

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

slightly...not enough to make it wear smaller. less than a mm on diameter (bezel diameter is the same) thickness I believe is also very similar (I swapped my pagani crystal so i can't get an accurate reading anymore) and Lug tolug is also within half a mm.

@marcomanaog7255

23 күн бұрын

@@EscapeWheel thank you sir

If they put a Seagull mechanical movement in there I'll jump on it (and I own the real real)

The Watchdive Speedy is a downgrade to the Pagani. No ceramic bezel insert, but the real kicker is that annoying Rolex type caseback on the Watchdive. Any particular reason why they didn't give it a standard one that's easier to open?

So why buy this Speedy homage if there is a better v2 just around the corner? Thanks for the vid, I think Watchdives are doing some decent stuff.

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

it's still no guarantee its coming, and most people don't seem to mind the current case. I think it's well executed enough to appease MOST people....I just love it when the details come out perfect.

They have some collabs that are stated “limited edition”. Is this really true or just a thing to sell more watches?

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

i think their LE versions are actually Limited....or at least they intend to make them limited. I don't blame them if they sell out 500 units quickly to make some more.

Is watchdives related to SM?

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

No. Sometimes they collaborate, but those will have the SM logo. This is watchdives' own brand.

The first one? Yep…but 19 mm lugs 🤷

@EscapeWheel

23 күн бұрын

I know. Apparently 20mm nylons fit fine though...but I would 100% prefer 20mm lug openings

Random robs twin

@EscapeWheel

22 күн бұрын

😂. Not the first time I've heard that

I have to say that #mamacoo 's watches is amazing!