Heimdallr sent me a junk 6105 which was sent with damage to the front of the lugs and also has an ultra stiff bezel which now has a lume pip that has come out . Steeldive all the way, better finishing ,accuracy and a better price.
Great analysis, you really went to thoroughly examination. I bought a captain Willard homage version two months ago and man this is real watch gem. Thank you so much for such excellent reviews.
Excellent comparison bro!...I bought both heimdaler black dial with waffle strap and Steeldive blue dial with bracelets sterile no logo for comparison purpose ,too. Its also due to the value of money rather than buying 1 spb151 willard of usd1200 but I had 2 similar watches for less than usd300! A no brainer indeed! Hahaha..i have modded my heimdaler with seiko 6105 willard dials...so happy...highly recommended purchase!
I enjoyed your review but of course I drew entirely different conclusions and prefer the Heimdallr. One place we agree entirely is the strap vs. bracelet question. Even on the best possible bracelet the watch just looks "right" on a strap.
Great comparisons, thanks for the review. Now I want a heimdallr dial, hands and clasp, with steeldive female endlinks bracelet and fully lumed bezel...
I have the same watch with a waffle strap and a stainless steel bracket I prefer the rubber strap I've got the steroids Sumo coming this Tuesday,can't wait!
The reflected minute markers are such an important part of the 6105 look. Neither of them gets this right (even Seiko got this wrong on the otherwise gorgeous SLA033) but the Steeldive gets it more right here.
I think the heimdallr has pretty good reflection on it. Which hommage do you think has the best crystal reflection? Im also very big on that reflection action. Its an extremely choice and amazing detail.
@@gabrielM1111 Seiko’s own SPB151/153/237 models get it pretty right. There is almost no gap between the minute markers and their reflections…as it was with the 6105.
I like the fit of the end links on the Steeldive over the Haimdallr. 26:44. The end links on the Heimdallr clearly protrude out compared to the Steeldive.
That was a great comparison. I spent ages muself trying to decide which one to get, and went for the Heimdallr simply because I preferred the gloss dial. I put off buying it for a while, until I learned that for a couple of days in March, Heimdallr had their 6105 on sale for an astonishingly low $109, and it said they had only 2 in stock, so I grabbed one immediately. Very happy with it at that price. Great watch.
Hey dude, i saw you wrote a lengthy ass comment before, I was waiting for some free time to reply to it 😉😏 haha Thank you for taking the time man, i appreciate the comments always. Stop wearing nato straps!!! Haha I hate them bad. Anyway, hope you're well and thanks for the support!
Steel Dive SD1970 wins. Love the fully loomed bezel. Heimdallr has that annoying blue reflection from the Saphire crystal UV coating. Just got the SteelDive SD1970 last week and ordered a black Diver's strap from Steeldive.
I really enjoy your videos. I an IT Director and based on the technical detail in your reviews you probably work in IT as well. I love geeking out with you. Thanks for all you do. Also, I couldn’t tell what you had on wrist during the video,but that thing is the bomb! Keep doing what you’re doing👍🏾
As for price quality, the Steeldives are unbeatable. I have 4 SD Sumo, Willard, Puck Helios 1000m and Addiesdive MY H9. The only flaw are the clasp. Bracelets free doing better, but clasp still don't. Although you can buy aftermarket and add them. Great Video
Just found your channel and subscribed before I’d finished watching. I’ve been looking at both brands and was looking for a review that kept it real and impartial! Great comparison and love the scoring system you have come up with. Looking forward to watching more of your channel and to the future videos that you will do. Nice one!
When Steeldive improved their bracelets, to get rid of poor milling on the first link, they switched to a male end link. They’ve since reverted back to the female end links. Not sure if the poor milling followed them back, though!
Did you give any thought to whether the Heimdallr also had a bracelet that was not 316L stainless? I am really disappointed in the Steeldive bracelet in that regard and don’t want to pay more for the Heimdallr if it has the same poor quality bracelet. Thanks -
OMG exactly this video what I wanted and waited for long time. I have both watches too. Heimdallr has Pepsi bezel, Steeldive has black. IMHO Heimdallr is better in every way but for almost double price. I bought the Steeldive for $87 the Heimdallr was $169. Since I have both I like them both but Steeldive is waaaaay more value for the money. In my consideration, this is the best overall value watch on Aliexpress currently. Not mentioning the lumed bezel which I love on the Steeldive. I wish if they make it with Pepsi bezel. Thanks bro.
I have the steel dive 6105 capt. Willard on the tropical strap it's my favorite automatic... Now looking to see your review on the Seiko monster homage watches by Hemidallr and Seestreen.
My dude! Nothing better than critical comparisons. Well done man! I’m all about technical specifications. Not just watches, anything I’m interested in. Makes for the most logical purchases. The trick is not letting impulse override that logic..lol. Still learning. Heavy watch purchase week bro....serious haul.
@@TheWatcherReviews dang bro x3 HH3....I only got one. But then shit got crazy with the impulse control. Picked up a third Helson...a lorier Neptune, an esoteric bathyal azul, a second hour gin clear, and a lame field watch that I regretted after clicking the confirm.
@@TheWatcherReviews I’m currently at around 55...but it stays relatively fluid. I don’t sell any but I do trade them out when the opportunity arises. Year end goal is to slim to 24. Yeah man I was a little crazy this weekend. I keep thinking my wife will get pissed but she’s been way too good about it. I figure I’ll hammer down until she tells me no more.
Nice review as always. I wish there was a comparison on the lume based on longevity. A burst of brightness at the start does not necessarily mean it is better. For me I need at least 6 hours of legibility of the hour and minute hands and the pip. I will not spend money on anything less. Some people may need up to 8 hours. I guess it may be too much to ask for some low cost watches but that is exactly the kind of info that the consumers want.
I have the steeldive and love it!!! Im becoming obsessed with this style of watch and always on the lookout for different versions but definitely wouldn't add to my collection or pay the extra for such a small difference,great content as always my friend 👍
I have SM and Steeldive turtles. The quality of the SM is stellar. The glass is better as are the hands which are chamferred. But no lumed bezel on the SM. Oh and the SM with import to UK makes it 3.5 times dearer than Steeldive.
It might be a good idea to include accuracy figures in your comparison. I have the steel dive version and it runs about +3 seconds a day, which I I think is exceptional, especially at this price point.
They're both a NH35 and i dont think it will show anything as they all vary. That accuracy would only be to this certain watch. Agreed most are really good and they do tend to loosen up thought after a few months
I really liked this video. It is spot on. I have two of the Steeldive turtles, and cannot see how Heimdallr at $50 more could compete with it. I have six Heimdallr watched, none of them are a stainless turtle. I do have the bronze Heimdallr turtle because Steeldive doesn't make it..
Thank you for the descriptive video which is appreciated very much. Will appreciate though if the recording could have been a bit LOUDER fyi and no offence just a matter of concern. One more thing is that when it comes to the 2 watches though The Heimdallr is guilty on the full rotation with regard to The Bezel but The Bezel is much TIGHTER & NO BACKPLAY one must say. I have both and both have their plusses and minuses as you mention in its own right but I feel The Heimdallr comes on strong in SHAPE very much similar to my ORIGINAL SEIKO 6105-8119. It is all to do with THE LENGTH OF THE CROWN & THE LOWER BODY EDGES THAT ARE MUCH CURVISH if you observe Can we do a comparison with these 2 watches vs The SANMARTIN /TANDORIO 7MERKUR &SEIZENN???
i personally think steeldive are more bang for buck according to this detailed breakdown. thank you again for this great full detail breakdown. please do keep it coming. have a great day sir. cheers.
Excellent comparison...Heimdallrr is better n feels more premium...since they are only around $100 + each.....I bought both black 6105 for Heimdallr and Steeldive 1970 Steeldive Blue dial sterile .....love them both! Highly recommended to buy both in different colour .
@@TheWatcherReviews im trying to decide which homage to get. Of all the willards which ones have a crystal which reflet the minute markers from the dial the same way the original does. That's the main factor for me. The rdunae does not seem to reflect at all in your video. Thanks alot bro.
Literally just bought a steel dive AND THEN came across your vid ( many thanks for that 😁👍) Was preparing to find out I'd done my usual thing of buying the wrong one, but no - really pleased to see it is objectively that close . Looking forward to mine arriving. Thanks again 👍
Ooooohhh, it arrived, I love it. I go with the idea of homage not copy so.... I have a Tactical Frog FX Diver Tudor Pelagos homage - went for the green so it screams NOT Tudor, but love the design aesthetics of the Pelagos FXD (and it's a frog!!) . With the Steeldive SD1980 I've gone for the blue rather than the original black, so it screams NOT Seiko, but got the aesthetics of the original. I love the Tudor blue and this is the closest I've got to it AND it's got a Seiko movement so Seiko obviously approve ;) - Also wearing it with an copy of the chocolate bar strap worn by Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now from Uncle Seiko - feels / looks good😁👍
the heimdallr has a case more true to the original EXCEPT for 1 tiny detail: they have not cnc'd out the 2mm round shape around the crown tunnel . So sharkeys are best for modding into original look. They even have a high beat version wither ETA/Seagull and those come with a lock 'n arrow (counter clock wise) screw down crown. Stuff to improve: Use a seiko style click spring and raise the bezel a bit and let us SEE the grooves for the click spring from the side. Also keep the slots on the coin edge more in accordance with the 6105. Give us a bezel insert as seen on rdunae rectangula.
I've heard that steel dive uses a license NH35 produced in China and i would loved to know is that's the truth or not? Personaly i don't mind but maybe you know something about this?
The dial in the Steeldive is closer to the flat appearance of the original 6105, and the bevelled edges of the hands on the Heimdallr closer to the 6105. The case shape on both still isn't identical to the 6105 - I wish they would address that!
I had the Addiesdive, the Steeldive, and the Heimdallr physically side by side. The Heimdallr is superior in the following respects: 1: Only the Heimdallr lacked lume on the bezel. Yes that’s a positive for Heimdallr, because the Seiko of 1969 lacked bezel lume, too. 2: The printing on the Heimdallr bezel was noticeably more precise than that of the others. 3: The case shape around the crowns of the Steeldive and Addiesdive were more restrictive to one’s fingers, making operation of the crown more difficult. The case contour of the Heimdallr was the same as the Seiko. These three factors disqualify the Addiesdive and the Steeldive, and elevate the Heimdallr as the only choice among the three.
The Heimdallr's Pepsi bezel insert is definitely aluminum. I prefer male end links personally, I don't think it matters if it is a male or female when it comes to wear the watch. The plus flexibility is no need for most of the people. Maybe with spaghetti wrists it matters but I am not sure even those people need a female and link to wear the watch properly.
At this point, "why doesn't it have female end links" is the new, "if only it was 36-38mm". They just want to look for flaws and have little baby wrist. The watcher also has smaller wrist, and he wears most of these watches that are 40+mm just fine.
Yeh i totally agree me, there's this new thing about female end links. I get it...it is better but its not something which everyone needs to adopt. I wear watches as you said..40mm plus
@@TheWatcherReviews Something happened today and it is worth to share. I removed the bracelet from my Heimdallr to try it on waffle strap. I was not able to put back the bracelet. I tried like twenty minutes and it is IMPOSSIBLE. I advise every Heimdallr Willard owner do not remove the bracelet if you don't intend to wear your watch on a strap in the rest of your life. I am not kidding. Compare to Steeldive, Heimdallr is a pain in the btt. Simply terrible.
I got the black Heimdallar, direct from Heimdallar in March, for US$109 (£79), during a two day sale. I could hardly believe the price. I did get mine on a leather strap, rather than metal bracelet though.
I bought a Heimdallr 6105 two months ago. I got a piece of shit with misprinted and crocked dial! Since than, only problems to get in touch with Heimdallr or get an answer or get this piece of shit send back! I’m done with Heimdallr!
Steeldive Hiemdllr and Addiesdive are from the same factory as Chinese made Seiko parts. 😂 I'm just talking shit. I don't know for a fact which chinese factory makes what.
I agree steeldive and addiesdive share common parts and their previous models were just dial renames. Maybe not from the factory that makes parts for seiko for deffo a common supplier
I got the Heimdall for 145euro incl shipping. Still a great deal for an automatic diver with sapphire/ceramic and NH35 movement. I think the Heimdallr wins and I dont care about the score.. Heimdallr wins because: Dial is more blackish Clasp is NOT stamped(thats very important) Minute and hour hands are BRUSHED and not that cheap shing hands like the Steeldive Better lume (not a christmas watch with all those colors on Steeldive) Better case finishing (edges more sharper and more fined details) Better/thicker lugpins Sapphire is lower and is not sticking out like the Steeldive Less play in the bezel!!! And thats why its worth 145euros! Yes Steeldive is much cheaper, but common 145euros is not that high at all for so much watch. There is no watch for 145euros with this much quality. Heimdallr all the way. IF the Steeldive was for an example 5000euros and the Heimdallr 10.000euros, then yeah ok the Steeldive wins... But 75euros or 145euros.... the difference is pocketmoney LOL... What is 70euros..... With 4 people to Macdonalds is 70euros 🤣🤣
I think Steeldive is giving you a kickback for this...previous " Unbiased" reviews pointed out Heimdaller to be the all round better option. I Think you are becoming ..Corrupt mate.
Lmao yeh right. This ultimately comes down to VALUE for money. SD is the better VALUE for money option. Steeldive doesn't give me anything as it doesn't matter to me which one is better. Its for you guys. I would prefer the heimdallr myself but doesn't change the fact
Do you know if either of those will fit a original crystal from a Willard ? I would like to mod one to give it the full effect of the triple reflection....
Actually I like the Heimdallr bezel because of the raised pip and the non lum bezel. I feel its more in keeping with the original vintage style.
My Steeldive is great!
Brilliant value for money!
Great Comparison Review.
Heimdallr sent me a junk 6105 which was sent with damage to the front of the lugs and also has an ultra stiff bezel which now has a lume pip that has come out . Steeldive all the way, better finishing ,accuracy and a better price.
Thanks so much for taking the time of this detailed comparison !!!
Amazing comparison! Just bought a Steeldive and I am extremely satisfied with it.
Great analysis, you really went to thoroughly examination. I bought a captain Willard homage version two months ago and man this is real watch gem. Thank you so much for such excellent reviews.
Thank you for bringing much needed clarification between these two simular models. Well done.
Excellent comparison bro!...I bought both heimdaler black dial with waffle strap and Steeldive blue dial with bracelets sterile no logo for comparison purpose ,too. Its also due to the value of money rather than buying 1 spb151 willard of usd1200 but I had 2 similar watches for less than usd300! A no brainer indeed! Hahaha..i have modded my heimdaler with seiko 6105 willard dials...so happy...highly recommended purchase!
Best breakdowns by far
I enjoyed your review but of course I drew entirely different conclusions and prefer the Heimdallr. One place we agree entirely is the strap vs. bracelet question. Even on the best possible bracelet the watch just looks "right" on a strap.
Great comparisons, thanks for the review.
Now I want a heimdallr dial, hands and clasp, with steeldive female endlinks bracelet and fully lumed bezel...
You can order the steeldive with the PT5000 movement, which is an ETA 2824-2 clone. Only $150. That wins it for me.
Excellent comparison. I've had the steel dive for about three months and it's a great watch. I agree with you they look better on a waffle or similar.
I have the same watch with a waffle strap and a stainless steel bracket I prefer the rubber strap
I've got the steroids Sumo coming this Tuesday,can't wait!
The reflected minute markers are such an important part of the 6105 look. Neither of them gets this right (even Seiko got this wrong on the otherwise gorgeous SLA033) but the Steeldive gets it more right here.
I think the heimdallr has pretty good reflection on it. Which hommage do you think has the best crystal reflection? Im also very big on that reflection action. Its an extremely choice and amazing detail.
@@gabrielM1111 Seiko’s own SPB151/153/237 models get it pretty right. There is almost no gap between the minute markers and their reflections…as it was with the 6105.
I like the fit of the end links on the Steeldive over the Haimdallr. 26:44. The end links on the Heimdallr clearly protrude out compared to the Steeldive.
Really like these comparison videos. Steeldive do offer really good value for money imho.
Aye they do, and perhaps a little more faithful to the original? (If you swap the magnificent ceramic bezel for an aluminium one)
That was a great comparison. I spent ages muself trying to decide which one to get, and went for the Heimdallr simply because I preferred the gloss dial. I put off buying it for a while, until I learned that for a couple of days in March, Heimdallr had their 6105 on sale for an astonishingly low $109, and it said they had only 2 in stock, so I grabbed one immediately. Very happy with it at that price. Great watch.
good call, gloss dial all the way!
Great review, thanks! I selected the Heimdallr from the US dealer since it came with a warranty.
I’d prefer a clear AR coating option though.
Hey dude, i saw you wrote a lengthy ass comment before, I was waiting for some free time to reply to it 😉😏 haha
Thank you for taking the time man, i appreciate the comments always.
Stop wearing nato straps!!! Haha I hate them bad.
Anyway, hope you're well and thanks for the support!
Steel Dive SD1970 wins. Love the fully loomed bezel. Heimdallr has that annoying blue reflection from the Saphire crystal UV coating. Just got the SteelDive SD1970 last week and ordered a black Diver's strap from Steeldive.
I really enjoy your videos. I an IT Director and based on the technical detail in your reviews you probably work in IT as well. I love geeking out with you. Thanks for all you do. Also, I couldn’t tell what you had on wrist during the video,but that thing is the bomb! Keep doing what you’re doing👍🏾
Close enough, work as automotive QC engineer! Thanks for watching and the kind words!
I grabbed a $9 milled clasp on Ali for my steel diver. Also swapped the pins to tighten up the bracelet. Great review.
I have the SD1970 and can't believe how much value for money it is. Great comparison.
As for price quality, the Steeldives are unbeatable. I have 4 SD Sumo, Willard, Puck Helios 1000m and Addiesdive MY H9. The only flaw are the clasp. Bracelets free doing better, but clasp still don't. Although you can buy aftermarket and add them. Great Video
Great video,voyage the Willard and the Sump coming Tuesday
Great analytical comparison. Excellent video👍🏻
Just found your channel and subscribed before I’d finished watching. I’ve been looking at both brands and was looking for a review that kept it real and impartial! Great comparison and love the scoring system you have come up with. Looking forward to watching more of your channel and to the future videos that you will do. Nice one!
Thanks man, appreciate your comments !!
When Steeldive improved their bracelets, to get rid of poor milling on the first link, they switched to a male end link. They’ve since reverted back to the female end links. Not sure if the poor milling followed them back, though!
Its so so with bracelets. They're all generally ok and even with milled clasps they lack the overal smoothness and finer finishing on OEM bracelets.
Great comparison! I was waiting for this!
Did you give any thought to whether the Heimdallr also had a bracelet that was not 316L stainless? I am really disappointed in the Steeldive bracelet in that regard and don’t want to pay more for the Heimdallr if it has the same poor quality bracelet. Thanks -
OMG exactly this video what I wanted and waited for long time. I have both watches too. Heimdallr has Pepsi bezel, Steeldive has black. IMHO Heimdallr is better in every way but for almost double price. I bought the Steeldive for $87 the Heimdallr was $169. Since I have both I like them both but Steeldive is waaaaay more value for the money. In my consideration, this is the best overall value watch on Aliexpress currently. Not mentioning the lumed bezel which I love on the Steeldive. I wish if they make it with Pepsi bezel.
Thanks bro.
I love my Steeldive!
@@jkokich I love both.
@@maxhamilton8204 they’re both great watches! We just may be living in a Golden Age!
The prices on the Heimdallr seem to fluctuate a lot. I bought my Heimdaller in March for $109. Just a few days later they form $50 more.
@@AnthonyLauder yup, shopping on AliExpress is a real crap shoot. The good thing is, if you keep looking, prices drop, too.
I have the steel dive 6105 capt. Willard on the tropical strap it's my favorite automatic... Now looking to see your review on the Seiko monster homage watches by Hemidallr and Seestreen.
My dude! Nothing better than critical comparisons. Well done man! I’m all about technical specifications. Not just watches, anything I’m interested in. Makes for the most logical purchases. The trick is not letting impulse override that logic..lol. Still learning. Heavy watch purchase week bro....serious haul.
Yeh absolutely, only impulse when u know 100% what you're getting and for a good price.
Damn you know it man, 3x zelos HH3
@@TheWatcherReviews dang bro x3 HH3....I only got one. But then shit got crazy with the impulse control. Picked up a third Helson...a lorier Neptune, an esoteric bathyal azul, a second hour gin clear, and a lame field watch that I regretted after clicking the confirm.
Bro you buy alot of watches man and coming from me that's something. How many pcs in ur current collection?
@@TheWatcherReviews I’m currently at around 55...but it stays relatively fluid. I don’t sell any but I do trade them out when the opportunity arises. Year end goal is to slim to 24. Yeah man I was a little crazy this weekend. I keep thinking my wife will get pissed but she’s been way too good about it. I figure I’ll hammer down until she tells me no more.
Lolll yeh i think im around 40 plus. Same...after my SOTC vid i plan to do, going to have a serious clean up
Nice review as always. I wish there was a comparison on the lume based on longevity. A burst of brightness at the start does not necessarily mean it is better. For me I need at least 6 hours of legibility of the hour and minute hands and the pip. I will not spend money on anything less. Some people may need up to 8 hours. I guess it may be too much to ask for some low cost watches but that is exactly the kind of info that the consumers want.
Which ever one you choose I think both are great and anyone who buys either will not regret their purchase.
100% agree
How wide is the dial.
I’ve just bought the sterile Steeldive version on a waffle strap . It’s amazing at the price !
It really is!
I have the steeldive and love it!!! Im becoming obsessed with this style of watch and always on the lookout for different versions but definitely wouldn't add to my collection or pay the extra for such a small difference,great content as always my friend 👍
Really looking forward to this !
I wonder if either company takes any time to regulate the movements ?
They don't, but thats the beauty of seiko nh35, they come with decent accuracy off the shelf
@@TheWatcherReviews Now one year old , how are running ?
Top review. Totally agree about waffle straps instead of the provided steel bracelets.
Detailed and informative comparison. Are there good Black Friday deals on Aliexpress?
Does Heimdallr can give female endlinks?
Would love to see a San Martin thrown into the mix!
and Proxima
I have SM and Steeldive turtles. The quality of the SM is stellar. The glass is better as are the hands which are chamferred. But no lumed bezel on the SM. Oh and the SM with import to UK makes it 3.5 times dearer than Steeldive.
I just got the Steeldive for $88. It is a lot of watch for the money.
When did Steeldive version 2 come out?
Long time ago now. Did a video on it last year some time
Fine review Sir . Thanks
It might be a good idea to include accuracy figures in your comparison. I have the steel dive version and it runs about +3 seconds a day, which I I think is exceptional, especially at this price point.
They're both a NH35 and i dont think it will show anything as they all vary. That accuracy would only be to this certain watch. Agreed most are really good and they do tend to loosen up thought after a few months
I also noticed that the steeldive has more blue AR coating compared to the heimdallr, and that distorts the clarity of the sapphire Crystal.
I'm a big fan of steeldive, but I believe that the Heimdallr it must be the winner in this. I prefer the Steeldive anyway.
I really liked this video. It is spot on. I have two of the Steeldive turtles, and cannot see how Heimdallr at $50 more could compete with it. I have six Heimdallr watched, none of them are a stainless turtle. I do have the bronze Heimdallr turtle because Steeldive doesn't make it..
I own the Tuna steeldive and it's a great watch. I did put it on a tropic strap. Great quality and value for the money 💰
Thank you for the descriptive video which is appreciated very much. Will appreciate though if the recording could have been a bit LOUDER fyi and no offence just a matter of concern. One more thing is that when it comes to the 2 watches though The Heimdallr is guilty on the full rotation with regard to The Bezel but The Bezel is much TIGHTER & NO BACKPLAY one must say. I have both and both have their plusses and minuses as you mention in its own right but I feel The Heimdallr comes on strong in SHAPE very much similar to my ORIGINAL SEIKO 6105-8119. It is all to do with THE LENGTH OF THE CROWN & THE LOWER BODY EDGES THAT ARE MUCH CURVISH if you observe
Can we do a comparison with these 2 watches vs The SANMARTIN /TANDORIO 7MERKUR &SEIZENN???
i personally think steeldive are more bang for buck according to this detailed breakdown. thank you again for this great full detail breakdown. please do keep it coming. have a great day sir. cheers.
Yes preference aside, SD does have better value for money
Love your videos !
I'd say they're both fine. I guess, I'd go with the Heimdallr -just for the lume.
Excellent comparison...Heimdallrr is better n feels more premium...since they are only around $100 + each.....I bought both black 6105 for Heimdallr and Steeldive 1970 Steeldive Blue dial sterile .....love them both! Highly recommended to buy both in different colour .
How did you rate the rdunae Willard watch?
Very highly
@@TheWatcherReviews im trying to decide which homage to get. Of all the willards which ones have a crystal which reflet the minute markers from the dial the same way the original does. That's the main factor for me. The rdunae does not seem to reflect at all in your video. Thanks alot bro.
@@gabrielM1111 must be camera angle, the crystal doesnt have a deep chamfer thou but Alot of subscribers commented it is most accurate from all
Literally just bought a steel dive AND THEN came across your vid ( many thanks for that 😁👍)
Was preparing to find out I'd done my usual thing of buying the wrong one, but no - really pleased to see it is objectively that close .
Looking forward to mine arriving.
Thanks again 👍
Ooooohhh, it arrived, I love it. I go with the idea of homage not copy so.... I have a Tactical Frog FX Diver Tudor Pelagos homage - went for the green so it screams NOT Tudor, but love the design aesthetics of the Pelagos FXD (and it's a frog!!) . With the Steeldive SD1980 I've gone for the blue rather than the original black, so it screams NOT Seiko, but got the aesthetics of the original. I love the Tudor blue and this is the closest I've got to it AND it's got a Seiko movement so Seiko obviously approve ;) - Also wearing it with an copy of the chocolate bar strap worn by Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now from Uncle Seiko - feels / looks good😁👍
the heimdallr has a case more true to the original EXCEPT for 1 tiny detail: they have not cnc'd out the 2mm round shape around the crown tunnel . So sharkeys are best for modding into original look. They even have a high beat version wither ETA/Seagull and those come with a lock 'n arrow (counter clock wise) screw down crown. Stuff to improve: Use a seiko style click spring and raise the bezel a bit and let us SEE the grooves for the click spring from the side. Also keep the slots on the coin edge more in accordance with the 6105. Give us a bezel insert as seen on rdunae rectangula.
I've heard that steel dive uses a license NH35 produced in China and i would loved to know is that's the truth or not? Personaly i don't mind but maybe you know something about this?
If you take the strap off you will see heimdallr will have brushed finish on the case and Steeldive will have polished finish.
The dial in the Steeldive is closer to the flat appearance of the original 6105, and the bevelled edges of the hands on the Heimdallr closer to the 6105. The case shape on both still isn't identical to the 6105 - I wish they would address that!
I had the Addiesdive, the Steeldive, and the Heimdallr physically side by side. The Heimdallr is superior in the following respects:
1: Only the Heimdallr lacked lume on the bezel. Yes that’s a positive for Heimdallr, because the Seiko of 1969 lacked bezel lume, too.
2: The printing on the Heimdallr bezel was noticeably more precise than that of the others.
3: The case shape around the crowns of the Steeldive and Addiesdive were more restrictive to one’s fingers, making operation of the crown more difficult. The case contour of the Heimdallr was the same as the Seiko.
These three factors disqualify the Addiesdive and the Steeldive, and elevate the Heimdallr as the only choice among the three.
The Heimdallr's Pepsi bezel insert is definitely aluminum. I prefer male end links personally, I don't think it matters if it is a male or female when it comes to wear the watch. The plus flexibility is no need for most of the people. Maybe with spaghetti wrists it matters but I am not sure even those people need a female and link to wear the watch properly.
At this point, "why doesn't it have female end links" is the new, "if only it was 36-38mm". They just want to look for flaws and have little baby wrist. The watcher also has smaller wrist, and he wears most of these watches that are 40+mm just fine.
Yeh i totally agree me, there's this new thing about female end links. I get it...it is better but its not something which everyone needs to adopt. I wear watches as you said..40mm plus
@@TheWatcherReviews Something happened today and it is worth to share. I removed the bracelet from my Heimdallr to try it on waffle strap. I was not able to put back the bracelet. I tried like twenty minutes and it is IMPOSSIBLE. I advise every Heimdallr Willard owner do not remove the bracelet if you don't intend to wear your watch on a strap in the rest of your life. I am not kidding. Compare to Steeldive, Heimdallr is a pain in the btt. Simply terrible.
P.s, I got the blue bezel, with a free NATO on a waffle for £1.05.00 in January.
Direct from Heimdaller.
I got the black Heimdallar, direct from Heimdallar in March, for US$109 (£79), during a two day sale. I could hardly believe the price. I did get mine on a leather strap, rather than metal bracelet though.
Did we speak about a watch last night?
Yes dude, the SeaDweller
I really like the steeldive price 😂
I have the SD 1970 on black waffle and every time i look at the watch i marvel at the cost£80 ,these are well under-priced
I love steeldive and they can't be beat for the money
Great comparison, congrats.
Nice job...
It would have been better to call the Steeldive its right name, i.e. SD1970, avoiding confusion between these two clones.
I prefer the Heimdallr because the bezel is slimmer.
Steedive all day long.👍🏾
Just a great watch
I bought a Heimdallr 6105 two months ago. I got a piece of shit with misprinted and crocked dial! Since than, only problems to get in touch with Heimdallr or get an answer or get this piece of shit send back! I’m done with Heimdallr!
The protruding pip is way cooler than flat
With promotions and coupons the steeldive for $38 is a bargain
Totally agree wif u bro
Just pushed the trigger today for the steelie for just 900 mexican pesos or 55usd in the 11 11 sale😂
Moneypocket cheap
Steeldive Hiemdllr and Addiesdive are from the same factory as Chinese made Seiko parts. 😂
I'm just talking shit. I don't know for a fact which chinese factory makes what.
I agree steeldive and addiesdive share common parts and their previous models were just dial renames. Maybe not from the factory that makes parts for seiko for deffo a common supplier
I got the Heimdall for 145euro incl shipping.
Still a great deal for an automatic diver with sapphire/ceramic and NH35 movement.
I think the Heimdallr wins and I dont care about the score..
Heimdallr wins because:
Dial is more blackish
Clasp is NOT stamped(thats very important)
Minute and hour hands are BRUSHED and not that cheap shing hands like the Steeldive
Better lume (not a christmas watch with all those colors on Steeldive)
Better case finishing (edges more sharper and more fined details)
Better/thicker lugpins
Sapphire is lower and is not sticking out like the Steeldive
Less play in the bezel!!!
And thats why its worth 145euros! Yes Steeldive is much cheaper, but common 145euros is not that high at all for so much watch.
There is no watch for 145euros with this much quality.
Heimdallr all the way.
IF the Steeldive was for an example 5000euros and the Heimdallr 10.000euros, then yeah ok the Steeldive wins...
But 75euros or 145euros.... the difference is pocketmoney LOL... What is 70euros..... With 4 people to Macdonalds is 70euros 🤣🤣
Merkur!
HEIMDALLR for the win!!!!! its hard to see the watches with your parkinsons
Use your eyes then 😏
I think Steeldive is giving you a kickback for this...previous " Unbiased" reviews pointed out Heimdaller to be the all round better option.
I Think you are becoming ..Corrupt mate.
Lmao yeh right. This ultimately comes down to VALUE for money. SD is the better VALUE for money option.
Steeldive doesn't give me anything as it doesn't matter to me which one is better. Its for you guys.
I would prefer the heimdallr myself but doesn't change the fact
Do you know if either of those will fit a original crystal from a Willard ? I would like to mod one to give it the full effect of the triple reflection....
Yes, both should. I believe they are 32mm
@@TheWatcherReviews thank you as I am binge watching you channel today. Keep up the great work.
Which ever one you choose I think both are great and anyone who buys either will not regret their purchase.
True that!