The Cyclops are probably made with standard magification values. 2.5x is supposed to be the correct magnification for the cyclops on a Rolex Submariner. Pretty sure that's what Steeldive has fitted. For some reason, the Steeldive has a taller rehaut than a Rolex and so is effectively holding the magnifier further away from the date window. This is why the magification is visually greater and a the resulting text a little less sharp. My ageing eyes appreciate the extra magnification more by the day... I absolutely love wearing my Black SD1953. It always receives compliments. People always expect it to be far more expensive than it is. Well done Steeldive!
Your Explanation makes Sense. At the beginning I kinda hated that kind of magnification, but it grew on me fast. Now I kinda like it. The Black SD 1953 is a great Watch. It is the Bond! I find it a bit Heavy for my rather small 6 Inch Wrist. 160g If I am right. The Addisdive and my Invcita weigh in at 120g.
I bought the Turquoise Dial w/Black Ceramic bezel model, and the dial is beautiful. In fairness, the SD1953 comes in numerous colorways. I constantly see watch reviewers complain about the cyclops on various models being too weak, with around 1.5x magnification, but that seems like your preference. At my age, I appreciate the stronger magnification. For years Rolex advertised a 2.5x cyclops magnification, but around 2015 some models dropped to 1.8x. Rolex forum members were not happy. I will be keeping my SD1953, but I find that even though my Blue SD1970 has larger measurements, it wears smaller than the SD1953. I have too many black dial and white dial watches, so I have been choosing more colorful watches in recent years.
I can Imagine the Turquoise is Beautiful. I like Color. How much magnification does this Steeldive have. I have to say it "GREW" on my the Past Few Days - But I also have to say that It overpowers slightly the rest of the Watch, If we would talk about Balance. It's Hard to say. Interesting the Rolex STory. Would love to see a Video about that. I love the SD 1970... The Willard. But It's to big for my Wrist. Love to hear that. I love the Black One. I really do. It just ain't the right one for my wrist. I sold it Yesterday and Ordered a Blue One. I am also thinking about making a shorter Review for the Steeldive that is just 7 Minutes long or so. This might be to long winded. And I might make a new Video about the Addisdive MY-H3... It's Incredible how this "cheap" Quartz grew to be one of my most worn Watches, besides my Casio W-59 & W-86.
Interesting how tastes are different (and it's alright): this Invicta is an absolute no go for me with those golden accents. Although the size is right for my taste (7.2 inch wrist) I must confess that I find it very ugly. I do own the same quartz addiesdive MY-H3-2Q (U$ 38 in AE sale) and love it. Also have the same SD1953 (because... automatic, you know) and like it a lot. But as I have a Seadweller that seldom I get to wear due to security problems in my hometown (stays most of the time in a safe box, sadly), 43mm is my sweetspot so I also got a PD-1639 (U$ 48 in AE sale) to fit my taste and wrist. With this configuration I managed to fulfill my need to be able to wear diver style watches day to day (beaters) without fear of being mugged. For that matter, I also got a Steeldive SD1970 Willard to preserve my Prospex SPB151 for safer occasions and environments.
I got the Steeldive Willard, its to fat for my wrist, and its a chunky Boy, but I feel the Apeal. Yeah I love the Invicta, but I also can see that some things its quite Ugly and Loud. It depends. I am a Rockstar Kinda Type. Although a 40mm would suit me better. Man being Mugged with Expensive Watches... what a bummer. Well, I am sure you can wear it sometimes, when you are out in secure circles. Until then, love the Beaters!
@@darioswatchclub8 Thanks for taking time to reply! Don't get me wrong, I know this Invicta is a good watch indeed (just not my cookie). Keep up the good work! Cheers!
I absolutely hate Invicta... It screams trash right into my face...starting with logo and so on. But we all have different taste and if someone is enjoying the watch than that's all that's important. Quality on those Chinese brands is insane for the money...just insane. I can almost compare them with my Omega in case of finishing and specs... Yeah movement ain't that sophisticated as Omega but NH35 is a workhorse and I don't care for accuracy at all tbh. I always set my seamster 5 mins fast so I don't get late to an appointment, lol
@@MarkoMarkovina I understand how that Invicta SCREAMS TRASH! Hahhahha. I do. I still put it on the most. It is Comfortable and it just Works (mostly)... the clasp and the Lume could be better. Those Chinabrands are good. But the Bracelets are Sharp. The finishing is not "finished" unless you want to file it down yourself, as I did. And the Seiko Movements are always good. Should be on an automatic movement + or - 20 seconds in my Experience. Hahaha... But Your time on the Now, and just be punctual! Train that muscle.
I had the Black one...Beauty, but wasn't mine. I got the Blue One! A Stunner. But I wasn't wearing it much. The Starbucks is very Legible through that Black Dial and has a bit of that cool Green!
I got the Steelidve. It'S somehow a bit Heavy. 160g and the Addisdive and Invicta are around 120g.... The Invicta doesn't have the best lume, the greatest clasp... but It got Heart.
The Steeldive costs 60€ from Ali Express is a great Watch... it weighs 177g and has a bit of sharp bracelet. Otherwise its Fantastic. I havent tried the SAN MARTIN yet. It costs a bit more, or a lot more. I think a San Martin would be my next try.
@@darioswatchclub8 I ended buying both. I prefer Steeldive because it has better lumen and is more accurate. The San Martin is always slow by a minute or 2. Not expecting it to be like my Tudor BB or Grand Seiko. Thanks for the review.
Ironically, the only brand that has got this watch right is Invicta. Their homage of the 1953 Rolex Submariner is very accurate. Pencil not Mercedes hands. Aluminium bezel with no hash marks. No-date instead of a date with cyclops. A more period correct looking dial and case. Invicta did a much better job than this watch.
@darioswatchclub8 I just looked at the back of my watch and it says 31290. I think that is the model. If not just type in Invicta 1953 and the watch will come up. In my opinion, this is the best watch Invicta ever made.
The Cyclops are probably made with standard magification values. 2.5x is supposed to be the correct magnification for the cyclops on a Rolex Submariner. Pretty sure that's what Steeldive has fitted. For some reason, the Steeldive has a taller rehaut than a Rolex and so is effectively holding the magnifier further away from the date window. This is why the magification is visually greater and a the resulting text a little less sharp.
My ageing eyes appreciate the extra magnification more by the day... I absolutely love wearing my Black SD1953. It always receives compliments. People always expect it to be far more expensive than it is. Well done Steeldive!
Your Explanation makes Sense. At the beginning I kinda hated that kind of magnification, but it grew on me fast. Now I kinda like it.
The Black SD 1953 is a great Watch. It is the Bond!
I find it a bit Heavy for my rather small 6 Inch Wrist. 160g If I am right. The Addisdive and my Invcita weigh in at 120g.
I bought the Turquoise Dial w/Black Ceramic bezel model, and the dial is beautiful. In fairness, the SD1953 comes in numerous colorways.
I constantly see watch reviewers complain about the cyclops on various models being too weak, with around 1.5x magnification, but that seems like your preference. At my age, I appreciate the stronger magnification. For years Rolex advertised a 2.5x cyclops magnification, but around 2015 some models dropped to 1.8x. Rolex forum members were not happy.
I will be keeping my SD1953, but I find that even though my Blue SD1970 has larger measurements, it wears smaller than the SD1953. I have too many black dial and white dial watches, so I have been choosing more colorful watches in recent years.
I can Imagine the Turquoise is Beautiful. I like Color.
How much magnification does this Steeldive have. I have to say it "GREW" on my the Past Few Days - But I also have to say that It overpowers slightly the rest of the Watch, If we would talk about Balance.
It's Hard to say. Interesting the Rolex STory. Would love to see a Video about that.
I love the SD 1970... The Willard. But It's to big for my Wrist. Love to hear that. I love the Black One. I really do. It just ain't the right one for my wrist. I sold it Yesterday and Ordered a Blue One.
I am also thinking about making a shorter Review for the Steeldive that is just 7 Minutes long or so. This might be to long winded.
And I might make a new Video about the Addisdive MY-H3... It's Incredible how this "cheap" Quartz grew to be one of my most worn Watches, besides my Casio W-59 & W-86.
Invicta magnifier is not align with the frame of the numbers...
I knoooowww^^
Interesting how tastes are different (and it's alright): this Invicta is an absolute no go for me with those golden accents. Although the size is right for my taste (7.2 inch wrist) I must confess that I find it very ugly. I do own the same quartz addiesdive MY-H3-2Q (U$ 38 in AE sale) and love it. Also have the same SD1953 (because... automatic, you know) and like it a lot. But as I have a Seadweller that seldom I get to wear due to security problems in my hometown (stays most of the time in a safe box, sadly), 43mm is my sweetspot so I also got a PD-1639 (U$ 48 in AE sale) to fit my taste and wrist. With this configuration I managed to fulfill my need to be able to wear diver style watches day to day (beaters) without fear of being mugged. For that matter, I also got a Steeldive SD1970 Willard to preserve my Prospex SPB151 for safer occasions and environments.
I got the Steeldive Willard, its to fat for my wrist, and its a chunky Boy, but I feel the Apeal. Yeah I love the Invicta, but I also can see that some things its quite Ugly and Loud. It depends. I am a Rockstar Kinda Type. Although a 40mm would suit me better.
Man being Mugged with Expensive Watches... what a bummer. Well, I am sure you can wear it sometimes, when you are out in secure circles. Until then, love the Beaters!
@@darioswatchclub8 Thanks for taking time to reply! Don't get me wrong, I know this Invicta is a good watch indeed (just not my cookie). Keep up the good work! Cheers!
@@brunops1 It's ok. A Buddy of mine who loves his Black Longines always tells me he finds the Invicta "too much"^^ Cheers Buddy!
I absolutely hate Invicta... It screams trash right into my face...starting with logo and so on. But we all have different taste and if someone is enjoying the watch than that's all that's important. Quality on those Chinese brands is insane for the money...just insane. I can almost compare them with my Omega in case of finishing and specs... Yeah movement ain't that sophisticated as Omega but NH35 is a workhorse and I don't care for accuracy at all tbh. I always set my seamster 5 mins fast so I don't get late to an appointment, lol
@@MarkoMarkovina I understand how that Invicta SCREAMS TRASH! Hahhahha. I do. I still put it on the most. It is Comfortable and it just Works (mostly)... the clasp and the Lume could be better.
Those Chinabrands are good. But the Bracelets are Sharp. The finishing is not "finished" unless you want to file it down yourself, as I did.
And the Seiko Movements are always good.
Should be on an automatic movement + or - 20 seconds in my Experience.
Hahaha... But Your time on the Now, and just be punctual! Train that muscle.
I love the Starbucks colour it's the only sensible one.. the blue is nice too
I had the Black one...Beauty, but wasn't mine.
I got the Blue One! A Stunner.
But I wasn't wearing it much.
The Starbucks is very Legible through that Black Dial and has a bit of that cool Green!
Why dont you get a coloured steeldive, ? They even do an all gold sub .
I sold the Black one and got myself the Blue one.
Steeldive are better than seiko now since there prices have more than doubled
The Bracelet is a bit Sharp though... I have to file it down a bit. Otherwise Great Watch. 177g - a bit heavy?
lol opinions really vary
Love my steeldive. Now I want to try the invicta.
I got the Steelidve. It'S somehow a bit Heavy. 160g and the Addisdive and Invicta are around 120g.... The Invicta doesn't have the best lume, the greatest clasp... but It got Heart.
I owned this watch last year, but i sold it because that magnification is obnoxious and exaggerated. Otherwise great value watch
I think the Same. I just don't get it how someone can design it that way. Thanks for Sharing.
Steeldive or San Martin?
The Steeldive costs 60€ from Ali Express is a great Watch... it weighs 177g and has a bit of sharp bracelet. Otherwise its Fantastic.
I havent tried the SAN MARTIN yet. It costs a bit more, or a lot more. I think a San Martin would be my next try.
If you want the metal bracelet to be of good quality, go with San Martin, if you plan on putting on a different bracelet, go steeldive.
@@darioswatchclub8 I ended buying both. I prefer Steeldive because it has better lumen and is more accurate. The San Martin is always slow by a minute or 2. Not expecting it to be like my Tudor BB or Grand Seiko. Thanks for the review.
@@paulvon2378 Than the Steeldive is the Best Option. I really started to appreciate that running a bit faster. And the Great Lume!
@@chriskelly509 thank you! I heared the San Martin is great!
El peor es invicta si vamos a materiales y precios no tiene safiro ni bisel seramico nada q hacer con el chino automatico
Ironically, the only brand that has got this watch right is Invicta. Their homage of the 1953 Rolex Submariner is very accurate. Pencil not Mercedes hands. Aluminium bezel with no hash marks. No-date instead of a date with cyclops. A more period correct looking dial and case. Invicta did a much better job than this watch.
Whats the Modelnumber of that Invicta (the 1953 too?). I kinda love the Invicta Brand Watches. I have One and It brings me much Joy.
@darioswatchclub8 I just looked at the back of my watch and it says 31290. I think that is the model. If not just type in Invicta 1953 and the watch will come up. In my opinion, this is the best watch Invicta ever made.
@@sinjinadams2862 I will check it out. Eager to see the watch.
I love my Invicta 1953! I also have the all-black version.
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