Out of interest, what two do you have ?
Some of you will have noticed the Steeldive brand becoming quite prevalent on the forum over the last couple of months. I own a couple and they're amazing quality at their price-point.
AliExpress has been selling them for a while however I've never bought from them, instead I use a Cardiff based eBay seller who has been fantastic. His name is Matthew and his service is superb.
Matthew has stopped selling them on eBay and as of this week has launched his own online shop exclusively for Steeldive watches. I don't have any affiliation to the brand or to Matthew, except for getting to know him recently over virtual watch transactions and conversations.
Take a look if you fancy. Oh and let him know I sent you if you buy anything.
Cheers.
www.steeldiveuk.com
Out of interest, what two do you have ?
I bought one of these from that eBay outlet last week. I agree with the comments about quality for the price.
Can only agree got on of these on the way
https://www.steeldiveuk.com/product-...0m-diver-watch
I FEEL LIKE I'M DIAGONALLY PARKED IN A PARALLEL UNIVERSE
Great heads up, thanks. I can confirm the quality is superb, although I've just sold mine on sc.
Those bronze models look interesting.
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Is this an actual brand or just another drop-shopper who pays for their logo to be stuck on? Because there are tons of people selling these 'homages' and they all look the same.
... and curious what the bracelet feels like
I recently bought a Sharkey Tuna, and I’m pretty sure it’s the same watch as the Steeldive Tuna. So yes, it’s badge engineering.
I can only agree with David’s assessment of the quality - amazing value for money.
Simon
It is a weighty piece and feels very well put together. The bracelet is ok. Not top quality but comfy enough, doesn’t rattle and feel reasonable well balanced on the wrist. The bezel has a very small amount of play but clicks round nicely. The finishing is good and the details on case and dial quite pleasing. It has a sapphire crystal and NH35 movement, so you know what you’re getting there. The lume is good, but the colour of the dial plots in daylight is a very clinical sort of white, whereas I would prefer a slightly warmer off white. The date sits a fraction low in the window, but it changes crisply and is perfectly legible. I’m not super keen on the logo on the dial. But happy enough to live with it.
For 150 notes I am more than happy with it. It’s without doubt not up to the high standards of a genuine Seiko MM300, but it didn’t cost 2 grand, so you wouldn’t expect it to be.
Thanks, I have a no-logo version on the way.
M
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Lol, both of those things are deeply symbolic of TZ, size small and size xxxl waxed jackets could also feature heavily. But what I actually meant was one dial design, but it could be used in a variety of steeldive models to suit different tastes. There could be hours of fun, and sometimes not so fun discussions over final design.
The potential problem is though, that Eddie could very justifiably be pretty miffed if people started setting up what is effectively a micro business on his forum, even if it's just a bit of fun and the fundraiser benefits.
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Last edited by Ruggertech; 23rd June 2020 at 20:53.
I'd be interested if there were a Slow Worm on it. Perhaps engraved on the caseback.
Or how about and MX-5 with the X a bit like the Prospex X? :-)
I'm curious. On the website he says they offer a 6 month warranty on all purchases. Is that not below statutory?
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Toss it in bin, mod it.. I think most of us drink more during week than cost of usual Steeldive.
... we have cheaper booze here. Seiko 5 perhaps during weekend.
Steeldive! If it stops working, you can throw it in the garbage!
Just joking. This is a fascinating discussion. Thanks to the OP for sharing.
Here’s a review: https://youtu.be/v09EuWLe3w4
20200623_110530 by Steve Bolt, on Flickr
More than happy with mine which I purchased from another forum member recently...
Very impressed with mine. Solid bezel click with no wobble, great dial, indice and hand finishing, even the brushing is pretty good on the case. And I'm fussy!
How long does the lume last?
Never fancied paying the price for an MM300 but a cheap one as a beater, that does appeal.
Is the WR good? If anyone has swum whilst wearing one, and not had it leak, that'll be good enough for me!
I’m really enjoying mine. Cheap as chips, but feels really solidly put together in the hand and on the wrist.
Great time keeping too, around +1 sp/d when wearing it.
It’s a bronze model, which is already developing a nice patina. This is when it was new;
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really fancy one of the Sumo homages, but need the green dial version otherwise the "greenmarine" on the dial will bug me!
ktmog6uk
marchingontogether!
£119 delivered in a day.
It came with an Isofrane type strap.
This is from George’s straps.
I’ll order a Tuna version next.
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Looks great guys! Are your “6105’s” with green or blue lume on the dial?
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