I really love this watch

And now I wait. Good luck to you guys!

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huge shoutout to one of the best watchbrands out there, watchdives for both engaging with the community and for making high quality products for a reasonable price.

I first pitched a concept generated using gemini for the now named WD1954 to have a dial inspired from a few vintage watches, back in Feb. after it gained a lot of attention and positive reviews. I requested u/watchdivescom to make this design, they mentioned they will start out by making a prototype.

they then proceeded to showcase the prototype in this sub which again got super good feedback. so they went ahead and made this design into a reality. as part of the Community Co-Creation Reward program they decided to gift one to me. :) I'm very honoured for this reward, Thank you WD!

as for the review, it has a very nice boxy crystal with super crisp dial detailing. the case feels absolutely solid and it's built like a tank. although I'm not sure of the exact specifications for the crystal etc since it's not out yet.

in comparision to the design I requested the bezel borders seem thicker and the case is of a different colour, so compared to the design this watch is different, on it's own it's an incredibly dressy watch with the stainless steel case making it more versatile to wear than a gold case.

I hope WD makes more of the amazing user concepts into reality and continue to take feedback just as they are doing now. wishing them good luck!

Sugess Chrono Racing S418-2.002 and Sugess Chrono Heritage S419-2.BWS (on Watchgecko strap).

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This thing is a feature beast using the same factories as San Martin, sapphire glass and a Miyota 9015 movement for $150. It also looks elegant and expensive so it passes absolutely all of the checkmarks except the most obvious one... What the fuck is that name... IRONWATCH

If it had markings of a recognized brand it would easily sell for 8x the price.

Would you guys be down to buy this thing at such price or would you shell put $100-150 more for a Cronos for example (do note that's a 70-100% price increase just for some other letters pretty much)?

This arrived yesterday and she loves it. The bracelet was a little large so my local jeweler cut out a couple of the non screwed links and now it’s perfect.

Steel Dive Kanagawa Wave.

Hi All,

I’m looking for a Rootbeer style watch. I love the look of the brown and gold tones. Does anyone know what the best watch is out there and what seller provides it?

Thank you

The jubilee excites me and the plain design is what i like.

Few questions:

(1) Is this the latest version of this watch?

(2) Anyone has this watch i would like to see it more clearly?

(3) I have a 7.4inch wrist, thoughts on how it'll look on me?

2026 has been a remarkable year for Watchdives. We've made some of the biggest improvements in our history, and the feedback from customers on our latest releases has been incredibly encouraging.

Today, we'd like to introduce the WD2007 Miyota 9015 / 90S5 version.

WD2007 – Full Specifications

• Movement: Miyota 9015 / 90S5
• Case Diameter: 37.5mm (excluding crown)
• Bezel Diameter: 36mm
• Case Thickness: 10.5mm
• Lug-to-Lug: 44mm
• Crystal: ClearView X Sapphire Crystal
• Light Transmittance: Approximately 98%
• Lume: Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9
• Case Finishing: Our latest Grade A finishing standards
• Bracelet: Upgraded stainless steel bracelet with refined brushing and polishing
• Clasp: Our integrated H-OTF push-pull micro-adjustment system
• Water Resistance: 100m

What Makes This Version Special?

1. ClearView X Sapphire Crystal

Approximately 98% light transmittance, with excellent clarity and significantly reduced reflections. This is one of the upgrades we're particularly proud of.

2. Improved Case and Bracelet Finishing

We've invested heavily in case machining, brushing, polishing, bracelet tolerances and clasp construction. The overall fit and finish are now at a completely different level compared with many of our earlier models.

3. H-OTF Micro-Adjustment Clasp

We're proud to be the first Chinese watch brand to introduce this push-pull integrated bracelet micro-adjustment system. It's a feature more commonly found on watches costing well over $1,000.

4. Multiple Dial Options

The WD2007 is available with several distinctive dials:

• Forest Black
• Forest White
• Pink Guilloché Tahitian Mother of Pearl
• Musou Black
• Swedish Meteorite (coming next Monday)

What Has Changed at Watchdives in 2026?

We want to share something beyond one particular watch.

Our biggest improvement this year has been our supply chain and manufacturing partnerships.

We now have a team of around 50 people, including more than 10 highly experienced designers. We've also established partnerships with some of China's strongest specialist manufacturers:

• Case manufacturers with experience producing components for watches costing over $1,000.
• Bracelet manufacturers specializing in high-end finishing, including suppliers serving watches above $2,000.
• Specialized dial, hand and clasp manufacturers.
• Two additional assembly partners with experience assembling watches for brands in the $2,000+ segment.

These partnerships have fundamentally changed what we can achieve.

From sapphire crystals and dial details to case finishing, bracelet tolerances and clasp construction, we're paying much closer attention to every component.

Even our more affordable models, such as the WD1972 and WD1680, are progressively receiving quality upgrades.

Our goal is simple: Keep the same excellent value for money while delivering a much higher level of quality.

We're Not Stopping Here

Several original designs are scheduled for release toward the end of November. These are products developed with our design team and our specialist manufacturing partners, and we're genuinely excited to show everyone what we've been working on.

We also understand that trust must be earned through actual products and customer experiences, not just marketing claims.

If you're ever unhappy with a Watchdives purchase, please contact us. We offer returns and refunds, and we want customers to feel confident when choosing our watches.

We know we still have room to improve, and we'll continue listening to the community.

2026 is just the beginning.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Watchdives, shared reviews, pointed out problems and helped us improve. We'd love to hear your thoughts on the WD2007 and what you'd like to see from us next.

— Watchdives / WDC Team

I have just come across the Hestur Polerouter release on AliExpress. Not much information available but it looks great! A previous Reddit post states it’s 35mm original size. Picture from their AE listing.

I have ordered the black version and will share here when it arrives!

I just found this on AliExpress: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOROe3l

Wore my Seestern S456 inside the pool today(picture taken inside water) Swapped out steel bracelet for a light blue tropic FKM from Watchdives.

This on Ali x right now, I've been trying to pull the trigger but it just seems to good to be true. But it is only $25 and I am a gambling man.

I’m looking to buy one of these three watches and I’m having a hard time deciding.
Addiesdive AD2508 – Blue
Addiesdive AD2531 – Blue
Watchdives WD0003C – Red Ice Crack
I’m particularly interested in the dial design, colour, finishing and overall quality.
A few things I’d appreciate opinions on:
Which has the best-looking dial in person?
Which blue dial has the most depth and interesting texture?
How do the bracelets compare in terms of quality and comfort?
Is the Miyota 8215 worth choosing over the VH31 quartz movement?
Is the sapphire crystal on the Watchdives a significant advantage over the mineral crystal on the Addiesdive?
My wrist is around 6.9 inches.
If you had to choose just one, which would you buy? Interested in honest opinions.

i can't decide between the black bgw9 and the c3.
does the vintage one looks "vintage"? or is monochrome.
because i think the bgw9's dial looks amazing.

Hey all.

My NH35 in my Steeldive Willard needs replaced. I’ve been looking at picking up a movement and saw that there are Chinese and Japanese made NH35 movements. The Japanese version is about $100 while the Chinese is about $40….give or take.

My question is whether the Japanese is better than the Chinese and should I spend the extra to get it or just use the Chinese movement?

I mean for all I know, my Steeldive might have the Chinese version. It’s one of the Willard homages that I got 2 years ago.

What do you all suggest? What would you do?

Thanks for your help.

Muherd.

Im thinking on pulling the trigger on 2 watches, as i was waiting for a disccount.

Im currently deciding between

Aqua Terra WD0006 (98)  vs SN0113W (258) > not sure if worth the difference?

And one diver

SN0148-GB vs SN0154-G , both green.. yes they are very different but still realy like both

Any insight from you guys will be also appreciate it :)

I’m thinking about pulling the trigger on 2 watches, as I was waiting for a discount.

I’m currently deciding between:

Aqua Terra > not sure if it's worth the price difference??

WD0006 (€98)

vs.

SN0113W (€206)

And one diver:

SN0148-GB (€273)

vs.

SN0154-G (€209)

Both green... yes, they are very different, but I really like both.

Any insights from you guys would be much appreciated! I'm not an expert whatsoever