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Steeldive SD1970 (Seiko Auto NH35, Sapphire) US$76.62 (~A$110.70) Delivered @ STEELDIVE AliExpress

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US$69.62 (after US $3.00 off every US $30.00 spent) + GST (~A$110.70) delivered

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  • Crystal/Lens - Sapphire
  • Diameter - 44mm
  • Band width - 20mm
  • Case Thickness - 13.5mm
  • Seiko Auto Movement NH35 (Hacking & Hand Winding)
  • Ceramic Unidirectional Bezel
  • Stainless Steel Bracelet with Solid End Links
  • Screw Down Crown
  • Water resistant - 200 metres

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    • WatchNerd on 28/06/2022 - 13:59
      +5

      Did you buy one? I think it would look good on you.

      • zilver on 28/06/2022 - 16:04
        +4

        the thickness would suit him

        • snep on 28/06/2022 - 16:09
          +2

          needs bold indices

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 28/06/2022 - 13:58
    +2

    i know jomw said he doesnt reckon green suits this watch but i think its a banger from the photos/video haha

    • mattman on 28/06/2022 - 17:09
      +1

      I got a green one a couple of deals ago and I definitely rate the watch, but the green is nowhere near as vibrant as the pics.

    • G-rig on 28/06/2022 - 18:07
      +1

      Can't go Wrong with the black one

  • killertaxi on 28/06/2022 - 14:07
    +1

    I've been wearing one of these SD1970's for several weeks now. I've been very impressed by it. What you get for your money is very impressive. No issues with it at all, which is something I couldn't say for two Seiko watches I purchased recently (Prospex I got was so bad, I had to send it back).

  • piupiupiu on 28/06/2022 - 14:07
    +2

    Thanks for the recommendation earlier, spec wise it’s crazy good value, screw down crown and sapphire. Am very tempted to give this a go actually. Also, I noticed that they have $3 off $30 spend too at the moment, comes down to $6 discount, handy to reduce the GST charge..

    • WatchNerd on 28/06/2022 - 15:11
      +1

      Thanks updated the price, even cheaper than I initially thought!
      Plus CR takes another 5% off.

  • Perrino on 28/06/2022 - 14:08
    +3

    I've had one of these since March of last year and it's held up quite well. Haven't had as much wrist time since end of lock down - easily gets the most attention of my collection and saying "it's a steeldive" feels a little shame.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 28/06/2022 - 15:32
      +5

      Bruh if someone told me it’s a steeldive I’d say tell me more? Looks great?!

      • Unotifoso on 29/06/2022 - 11:23
        +2

        Personally I have the San Martin SN004 and despite it being impeccably made I find it difficult to wear knowing it's an unoriginal design. If someone notices it looks a bit like a Tudor or Rolex I gulp in shame, and therefore, never wear it.

        And of course I am aware that even the most reputable manufacturers use design queues from others, but this Steeldive borders the line of a fake Seiko.

        • G-rig on 29/06/2022 - 11:31

          more stuff to worry about.. these aren't a blatant knock off like all the rolex sub copies.

          plenty of other good brands like Oris & Tissot anyway, nice to have a variety

        • poohduck on 29/06/2022 - 12:08
          +2

          I'd be happy as a pig in pooh to wear it, and just not care at all what other folk think, if indeed they cared. I can't think of anyone I know who would care. There are too many real things to worry about. Autos aren't my thing, but I like the design, the sapphire crystal, screw down crown and crown guards. I also like the offset crown - you can wear it on left wrist

  • toastpaint on 28/06/2022 - 14:17

    How much are these usually? In the mood but should save pennies…

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 29/06/2022 - 12:02
      +1

      nah just do it mate u deserve it. EOFY bonus for yourself.

  • avtek on 28/06/2022 - 14:28
    +3

    this is a fantastic watch - the only negative is that you will stop wearing your other watches cos they are not as good - thanks to watcherd for putting me onto it - i love it

    • WatchNerd on 28/06/2022 - 14:58
      +4

      Yep I wear mine all the time. Love the lume too.

    • WonderboyJim on 28/06/2022 - 15:24

      Agree - I got the green face with logo and steel strap last time this came up. Its not a daily wear but I love wearing it for weekends.

  • G-rig on 28/06/2022 - 15:15
    +2

    Highly recommended, got one on the 11/11 sale (i think) when cash rewards also had 20%, so was A$100 all up.
    Would easily pay more, one of my fav watches including some expensive ones.
    Great lume, legibility, specs, water resistance & overall quality.

    It doesn't wear big thanks to the short lug-lug, I do wear it tighter though for the weight and it's not an issue

  • TheRealCJ on 28/06/2022 - 15:38
    +3

    I always feel fundamentally weird looking at watches that are obvious design rip-offs of major brands. And not just "homages," but straight up 1:1 copies.

    • WatchNerd on 28/06/2022 - 15:54
      +2

      Seiko are selling the movements to Steeldive so they don't care.

      Nobody on Ozbargain is posting copies because it isn't allowed.

      • TheRealCJ on 28/06/2022 - 15:58
        +6

        Whether or not Seiko care is kinda irrelevant to how I feel about it.

        • WatchNerd on 28/06/2022 - 16:00
          +2

          My point is why would you care if Seiko don't? The word on the street is the movements they sell to other brands has better quality control too.

          • TheRealCJ on 28/06/2022 - 16:04
            +7

            @WatchNerd: Because I don't want to wear a watch that I know is a rip-off of another watch's design. I'm not judging anyone who buys one of these, but I don't want one for myself.

            Also, do you know that Seiko are selling directly to these guys? I have my doubts that Steeldive have gone to Seiko and gone "we want to make cheap direct copies of some of your most iconic watches" and got seiko's blessing.

            • linnaen on 29/06/2022 - 12:11
              +4

              @TheRealCJ: There's barely 10 different watch designs. Nearly everything else is a riff off one of them.

    • gakko on 28/06/2022 - 15:59
      +5

      Agree. I know seiko needs to lift their game but the last thing I want is a pretend seiko of all things. Would rather buy a cheapo brand which has the cojones to innovate.

      • TheRealCJ on 28/06/2022 - 16:01
        +7

        This exactly. If Steeldive were making decent watches of their own design, I'd be behind them 100% of the way.

        • JL1 on 28/06/2022 - 16:46

          It's easier for the brand to sell an iconic design than an original design. As seen from all the aliexpress brands.

          In saying that, I have some San Martin watches which are homages and the quality and finishing is excellent for the price! Better than the Seiko I buy at those prices.

      • Unotifoso on 29/06/2022 - 11:31
        +1

        San Martin now have original designs and excellent quality, so there's an obvious awareness of the push in the community for quality manufacturing + branded movements + china build and pricing, therefore I'd imagine more will come down the pipeline

    • G-rig on 28/06/2022 - 18:09

      These aren't just ripoffs, and many others aren't either.

      You probably aren't aware that Seiko weren't making these for a long time, so there is less frustration if it's a vintage model that you can't buy anyway mate.

        • G-rig on 28/06/2022 - 18:25

          Buy that then, put your money where your mouth is.

          I did notice and said they have only just started making them again, probably due to the popularity of the steeldive. 2k RRP seemed a bit too steep so I'm more than happy with mine champ.

          What would you recommend.

          • TheRealCJ on 28/06/2022 - 18:28
            -5

            @G-rig: What I want to know is why you're being so deeply aggressive. I stated I don't care if you want to buy this, so stop getting your nose in a sling.

            • G-rig on 28/06/2022 - 18:31
              +3

              @TheRealCJ: Not worried what you think, I've had mine for ages. Was going to ask what you'd recommend.

              You could buy 10-12 of these for the same price as the one you linked and the Seiko NH35 movement is better than the movement in most of your $600 seikos with old movements.

              Would I buy any old homage or 'knock off'? No , but it pays to do the research.

      • G-rig on 30/06/2022 - 06:04

        Pretty cool those 55th anniversary Seiko dive watches, released Nov 2020.

        https://monochrome-watches.com/seiko-prospex-diver-55th-anni…

  • soundawake on 28/06/2022 - 16:28
    +1

    I have one of these, I love it. One thing I have noticed this week is that the bezel has gotten very stiff and is now almost impossible to turn.

    • chinaman on 28/06/2022 - 16:37

      The adult fidget

    • G-rig on 28/06/2022 - 18:11
      +1

      A tight one is better than a loose one.

  • danielglongo on 28/06/2022 - 16:58

    I love mine as well.

  • jrowls on 28/06/2022 - 17:01

    Hey - sorry for the unrelated comment but I have lost my Citizen eco-drive BM8180 somewhere and I think it will turn up again one day but it's been gone for properly a long time.

    Can anyone recommend me something that's basically the same but a bit different to replace it with? The eco-drive is a great feature but somewhat negotiable. Size isn't really negotiable, I have lil wrists. Date display and waterproof ish is essential. Non-steel band pls

    Cheers

    • soundawake on 28/06/2022 - 17:08

      There is the Seiko SNK809, but that isn't particularly waterproof. Ticks all the other boxes though

    • WatchNerd on 28/06/2022 - 17:08
      +1

      There is a Seiko Auto 38mm on sale at the moment. See the description under Other Watch Deals.

      • jrowls on 28/06/2022 - 17:53
        -2

        ah auto is no good for me, that's why i like the eco-drive.

    • gakko on 28/06/2022 - 17:09
      -1

      Maybe a Victorinox watch: https://victorinox.com.au/watches/fieldforce-blue/

      • ak47wong on 28/06/2022 - 17:39
        +1

        A $600 watch to replace a $200 one

        • muncan on 28/06/2022 - 17:40

          And it’ll cut your wrist off too

        • jrowls on 28/06/2022 - 17:54

          screw the grocery bill, i'm movin up in the world boys.

        • gakko on 28/06/2022 - 18:18

          How dare i

      • jrowls on 28/06/2022 - 17:54

        i should have included an upper cost limit… $600 is definitely not my budget lol. absolute max would be 200 but i would like it to be more on the 100 side.

        • whitfcd on 28/06/2022 - 18:31
          +1

          Lookup tandorio watches on AliExpress. They sell a few sub-40mm watches with Seiko movements.

    • whitfcd on 28/06/2022 - 18:00
      +1

      Merkurwatch / Seizenn Gmaster?

      https://www.merkurwatch.com/SEIZENN-G-SERIES-MASTER-RETRO-Au…

      • jrowls on 28/06/2022 - 19:08

        thanks, but the diver watch dial is not my thing and a bit too much colour on the face for me.

    • cashie on 28/06/2022 - 18:31
      +2

      Only one thing to replace an Eco-Drive with is another Eco-Drive (39mm)…
      https://starbuy.com.au/citizen-eco-drive-mens-watch-at0200-0…

      • jrowls on 28/06/2022 - 19:07

        now we're talkin!

        too many dials tho. what do people do with all these dials?!

        • cashie on 28/06/2022 - 19:54
          +1

          It's a Chronograph watch (stop watch and time)..

          • jrowls on 28/06/2022 - 20:19

            @cashie: oh i know i was just pulling your leg. i just have no use for a chronograph - the extra dials would just add three seconds to the time it takes me to process what time it is lmao

    • Grok on 29/06/2022 - 11:29

      I have a similar design but in a Promaster (BM6401-58E) with metal band. Best watch I have ever had.

      I like the numerical digits on the face but this design is almost impossible to buy now from Citizen.

    • robertyeh on 30/06/2022 - 09:48

      I know you said same same but different with a budget of $200~

      Could/would you replace it with the same?

      https://starbuy.com.au/citizen-eco-drive-mens-watch-bm8180-0…

      • G-rig on 30/06/2022 - 09:55

        I recently got a Hamilton Khaki field
        Some of the alternatives for less coin look like they could fit the bill including:
        - Seiko 5 canvas
        - Timex Expedition scout

        All this style is great for swapping different bands etc, mostly natos

        • jrowls on 30/06/2022 - 20:46

          the quality of the timex's looks pretty bad just from a quick glance tbh…

          i like the seiko 5s but they're automatic, i really don't want an automatic.

            • jrowls on 30/06/2022 - 21:24

              @G-rig: … that’s the watch I already have that I lost that i linked in my initial comment 😂

              Now you’re just being cruel

              • G-rig on 30/06/2022 - 21:39

                @jrowls: Yeah I realised that but it came up in a search so Sounds like you should get another one.

              • G-rig on 01/07/2022 - 05:53

                @jrowls: Maybe an ediface or a G-Shock?

          • G-rig on 03/07/2022 - 08:30

            @jrowls: why not - they're great, and doesn't matter about extreme accuracy if you have a few watches in rotation, takes 15s-30s to set (quicker without day/date), how long do people watch TV for a day. I've found the quartz get a bit more out of time than you'd expect anyway, when you can set an auto precisely on the day. Even the digital clock in my 2007 subaru keeps better time than the G-shocks.

            • jrowls on 03/07/2022 - 10:53

              @G-rig: @G-rig 2007 Subaru! I miss my 07 Subaru :(

              I take your point about automatic watches really not being that difficult but I have adhd and a lot of my life is about making things easy - having an item that requires maintenance (even simple and quick maintenance) is an extra barrier I really really don’t need, ya know? Same reason I don’t want a smart watch or fifteen other smart devices that need charging

              • G-rig on 03/07/2022 - 11:02
                +1

                @jrowls: Understand mate, it is another thing to do before heading out etc, some people like them some don't. I wouldn't mind the minimalist approach and just have one watch but have ended up gathering more than a few.

                Also not interested at all in Smart watches but keep a Fitbit on all the time and at least that lasts 7 days.

      • jrowls on 30/06/2022 - 20:44

        oh i definitely could, but i think it will turn up again at some point. i don't think i lost it like, on a train or in the city or something. i'm sure it's in my house or car or a bag. ergo i would like something that's different enough that there's a point to having both lmao.

        • G-rig on 12/07/2022 - 05:36

          Deal of the day for Prime Members: SEIKO Men's SNK805 SEIKO 5 Automatic Stainless Steel Watch with Green Canvas, Green, 37 mm, casual https://amzn.asia/d/1b1ruBe

  • cactusjuice on 28/06/2022 - 20:20

    Very tempted… not sure if I should pull the trigger!

    • G-rig on 28/06/2022 - 20:30

      Do it

      • cactusjuice on 29/06/2022 - 00:57
        +1

        Yeah that's all I needed to hear. Thanks, copped! lmao

  • chinaman on 28/06/2022 - 20:40

    Which band are people choosing?

    • mit on 28/06/2022 - 20:55

      apparently bracelet is super uncomfortable and not the best made. watch/read the reviews. they're good.

      • soundawake on 29/06/2022 - 07:43

        The bracelet is ok… but you can tell all the money went into the watch itself. Which is fine for its price point. I replaced the stamped fold over clasp with a milled clasp from Aliexpress for $15 shipped, a decent improvement.

        • G-rig on 29/06/2022 - 08:23

          May look at the clasp idea , got a big one from them sitting around (brought the Wrong size but looks like good quality for 6-8$).

          I find the bracelet fine overall too. Signed clasp is fine - probably similar to average seiko quality.
          Rubber strap good option to have anyway depending what feel like.

        • G-rig on 29/06/2022 - 09:54

          These are the clasps that Jody recommended back a while ago. Closer to $10 now. $5.40 shipping, not free like I was expecting.

          For some dumb reason I ordered a 20mm but the Steeldive looks like it's a 18mm.
          good quality.

          https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000418482880.html?spm=a2g0o…

          • mit on 29/06/2022 - 20:34

            @G-rig:

            Band width - 20mm

            That is probably why.

            • G-rig on 29/06/2022 - 21:19

              @mit: Yeah rookie error the first time but won't make that mistake again

    • avtek on 28/06/2022 - 22:26

      black rubber band with the round holes in it for me

  • keyboardphysio on 29/06/2022 - 00:44
    +1

    $107.41 with 2.20aud store coupon. Thanks @WatchNerd

  • TekniqAU on 29/06/2022 - 01:08

    Great watch, bought one in black last time they were ~$110. Watch is well finished and lume is super bright, more so than my other watches.

    Only downside I can think of, is the power reserve seems a little low compared to my SNK809… but I wear the Seiko at work, so it's probably just getting wound more.

    I'd test my theory but the Steeldive is too nice to get all banged up at work imo.

  • cactusjuice on 29/06/2022 - 01:49

    What are some of the 3rd party bands people are using/recommending for these?

  • Forfiet on 29/06/2022 - 04:37

    my one has a stuck date wheel…

    • G-rig on 29/06/2022 - 06:33
      +1

      When did you get it, contact the seller?
      Assume turning it the right way on the first pull out (opposite way to setting the time on the second pull out of the crown).

    • gakko on 29/06/2022 - 14:43
      -2

      Second one posting here with some serious problems with these supposed amazing quality watches.

      • G-rig on 29/06/2022 - 15:04

        What happened

        • Forfiet on 02/07/2022 - 14:18

          Actually…..sigh…..I'm a idiot and spun the crown the wrong way like G-rig said…… :( Well, I have a nice watch lol……..

          P.S I own over 20+ watches so…. but only three autos so….. lol

          • G-rig on 02/07/2022 - 14:29
            +1

            @Forfiet: Great, no issues then.. happens, ha :)

    • muncan on 29/06/2022 - 22:33
      +1

      Oh noes to all the lovely people above this

      • WatchNerd on 29/06/2022 - 22:38

        At the moment there is US $3.00 off every US $30.00 spent so whether or not that's still available tomorrow is yet to be seen.

  • SadKen on 30/06/2022 - 07:42

    Do it. I have the green one and it is a banger. Best value watch out there, plus it looks amazing

  • G-rig on 30/06/2022 - 08:29

    I've checked and the shop for the good quality clasps is on the list for the 20% cashback, good to order after 7pm :). 18mm. May help cover the postage.

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000418482880.html?spm=a2g0o…

  • Chrispiano on 02/07/2022 - 20:00
    +1

    Looks like price has gone up, must be expired now.

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