Tandorio 44mm Diver on Rubber (NH35 Auto, Sapphire) US$60.15 (~A$90.00) Delivered (App Only) @ Tandorio Watch Store Aliexpress

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I have no experience with this brand but the reviews are good. I think the Steeldive is probably better but worth posting for $90 delivered. This is cheaper if you're into modding.

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US$66.15 - US$12.00 coupons + $6.02 GST, Total US$60.17 (~AU$90.00) 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
• Screw Down Crown
• Water resistant - 200 metres

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  WatchNerd on 20/04/2023 - 15:13

  Black dial on rubber looks very nice.

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    JimB on 20/04/2023 - 15:20

    +1

    I know it's a diver's watch but the shape of the case makes the overall watch look bloated and IMO ugly.

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      WatchNerd on 20/04/2023 - 15:20

      +11

      It's almost like people have different tastes hey.

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        JimB on 20/04/2023 - 15:24

        +1

        Can't disagree with that.

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          shroomish on 20/04/2023 - 19:33

          @JimB: We are all different in the same way.

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      G-rig on 20/04/2023 - 16:55

      If it's anything like the steeldive 1970 it's way better in the flesh and doesn't wear big.

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  esybeast on 20/04/2023 - 15:20

  how does the quality compare to Steeldive SD1970?

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    Jimothy Wongingtons on 20/04/2023 - 15:30

    +5

    sd1970 is watchnerd approved.

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    WatchNerd on 20/04/2023 - 15:31

    +8

    As Jody says here the case etc most likely come out of the same factory, small variations between dial & hand sets.
    I'm guessing the lume on the Steeldive is much stronger, which isn't a concern if you're going to mod it & change the dial.

    Regardless this is $90 delivered with an NH35 auto movement, sapphire lens, ceramic bezel & screw down crown. If you know of a cheaper diver on Ozbargain with these specs please let me know?

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      pembajak_sejati on 20/04/2023 - 21:55

      lol… that steeldive got asked many times on my wrist..

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  thisisscotts on 20/04/2023 - 15:23

  +2

  Keen on a MOP dial - haven't seen one this cheap before. Not sure if this particular model is my taste, though, but thanks for sharing WN :)

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    WatchNerd on 20/04/2023 - 16:07

    As with lots of watches this case shape looks better on the wrist. See here with the Steeldive on Jody's wrist.

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      xyron on 20/04/2023 - 16:22

      +1

      Unfortunately since Jody for some reason has stated he'll never review a Tandorio because it is a stupid name, we probably won't see either of these MOP models on his wrist!

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        WatchNerd on 20/04/2023 - 16:29

        Haha I guess we are all like that. I can't handle FoxBox but this Tandorio has sterile dials anyway.

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          thisisscotts on 20/04/2023 - 18:04

          @WatchNerd: Sometimes it's even the name that irks me. I know Formex has a lot of support (e.g. youtube reviewers) but the name just doesn't work for me personally. But then, I'm quite happy with the brand Egard and its gaudy carbon beast! (Ok the name is still a bit strange, but I'm overlooking it)

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            shroomish on 20/04/2023 - 19:37

            +2

            @thisisscotts: The chinese guys making these brands totally use an online anglo brand name name generator.

            The best branding I saw was the analogue drum cylinder watch variation called "self love"

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              thisisscotts on 20/04/2023 - 22:18

              @shroomish: Haha yes it's funny how many words that are English-like are used as brand names all over amazon or Ali… but they pretty much always have some weird combination of letters or syllables that rings some warning bells for me. That said, sometimes these chinese brands are just rebadged and sold as kmart or similar options… but I guess watches I'm keen to stick with Japanese movements if I can.

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          xyron on 21/04/2023 - 11:03

          +1

          @WatchNerd: It might be a rationale for not owning one, but not for not reviewing one on a very popular channel. He has a similarly odd position with respect to Phylida, which is a shame, if only because he is by far the best watch reviewer on YouTube.

          Hopefully Jody might reconsider his position about these brands in the future.

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  SadKen on 20/04/2023 - 22:14

  I have seen another video on YouTube where someone tested the water resistant rating for a tandorio (not this model, but one with a similar rating) and it didn't go well. I think it clocked out at 60m.

  The steeldive is worth every cent and I cannot recommend it enough

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    xyron on 21/04/2023 - 11:04

    +2

    Yes, Gary from I Like Watches has water tested one of the Tandorio models and it didn't live up to its 200m water resistance moniker. But honestly, if you are a serious diver, buy a serious PADI dive-rated watch.

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      SadKen on 21/04/2023 - 11:08

      Haha exactly. Or just grab a Casio Duro.

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  WatchNerd on 22/04/2023 - 14:54

  The code isn't working anymore however my cart shows a US$2 store coupon + US$6 coupon, total US$63.97 (~A$95.60) delivered.

  Also just checked cashrewards seeing you no longer need to use the app & it works -

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