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Steeldive SD1970 (NH35 Auto, Sapphire) US$58.96 (~A$87.41) Delivered @ STEELDIVE AliExpress

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Steeldive SD1970 (NH35 Auto, Sapphire) US$58.96 (~A$87.41) Delivered @ STEELDIVE AliExpress
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sheepy on 12/06/2023 - 17:33 aliexpress.com (3519 clicks)
Last edited 13/06/2023 - 17:49 by 1 other user
SS6

Seems the cheapest ever from the deal history.

Sale price US $67.66 with additional $8 off when added to cart, after tax it's US$58.96 delivered for me.

Don't forget about cashback.

Specs:
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
Upgraded Milled Clasp Buckle Since 10th Nov. 2022
Screw Down Crown
Water resistant - 200 metres

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  • BargainHunterJohnnyB on 12/06/2023 - 17:40

    Is this steeldive brand supposed to be eetswar or itshay?

    • esybeast on 12/06/2023 - 18:17
      +2

      its eetswa lmao

      • BargainHunterJohnnyB on 12/06/2023 - 18:50
        -5

        coz if it's itshay then i don't want it aye, coz other lads fink im a tough count n dat so i gotta maintain d image

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/06/2023 - 17:46
    +8

    I could write a love letter to my sd1970 but I don’t want to bore y’all so I will just say

    10/10 can recommend. Will change your life.

    • Dubious speculation on 12/06/2023 - 17:48

      Which colour do you recommend?

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/06/2023 - 17:51
        +1

        I personally have green on ss, and for the longest time was going to get black on waffle strap but nah this is already perfect

        • TedJ on 12/06/2023 - 18:29

          Grab an FKM waffle or tropic strap from Juelong - excellent, supple straps.

          • G-rig on 13/06/2023 - 05:27

            @TedJ: Good to get recommendations for stores. May look at ordering one & hopefully decent quality.

            Can also get from steeldives.com, although ships from china anyway, $5 postage so very similar stock no doubt. Tbh I wasn't that happy with the buckle, felt cheap and not even brushed stainless steel.

            If it gets a lot of wear I can recommend Barton in the US. Great quality, quick release, free postage over min spend, always discount codes (they got buy two get one free at the moment).

        • G-rig on 13/06/2023 - 07:24

          ps. Premium-Grade Quick Release or High Quality Waterproof Tropic Fluorine
          all look a bit the same, but great they are quick release

    • Wally on 12/06/2023 - 17:54

      Sounds like you'd be upta play 'Lume Wars' wiv the likes of Charlie Sheen's dad's watch! 😎

    • rosebank on 12/06/2023 - 18:37
      +5

      I'll get the no logo in green on bracelet. If it doesn't change my life, I'll hunt u down and knife u bitch don't mess with me bruh

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/06/2023 - 18:47
        +7

        I will be disappointed if you don’t fall in love with it and tell me in a comment how you also got the blue and black ones too for completion sake

        Also throw in a skmei 1628 too while you’re there

        As for knifing me, can you push me off a building instead at work? We can make it look like an accident - If I survive, we’ll split the workers comp and if I die, I’ll finally be free?

        • rosebank on 12/06/2023 - 18:52
          +1

          As for knifing me, can you push me off a building instead at work? If I survive, we’ll split the workers comp and if I die, I’ll finally be free?

          sounds fair

        • TheB on 12/06/2023 - 18:57
          +1

          A tale of hope and tragedy; you have the basis of a blockbuster film there

          • rosebank on 12/06/2023 - 20:00
            +1

            @TheB: Only if RDJ and Tobey Maguire play us. I don't mind either way, @Jimothy Wongingtons can have dibs. Get your people to contact my people.

        • ihfree on 12/06/2023 - 21:35
          +1

          Finally cracked - also got a green no logo.

          If my life isn't changed, I'll also be out for revenge.

          • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/06/2023 - 21:36
            +2

            @ihfree: Well you’ll need to take a number, Deli style as looks like there’s a bit of a demand building

            And I think you will agree for less than $100 this beast is insane value and will have you saying ‘

            dayummmmmm - Steeldive does Seiko better than Seiko’

    • Gunnar on 12/06/2023 - 23:03
      +1

      Has it got a butt that won’t quit?

    • Adafstrike on 13/06/2023 - 00:35

      Mind sharing your wrist size? Thinking of pulling the trigger but I realised Im not a fan of tall watches

  • theguyrules on 12/06/2023 - 18:07

    This is the deal I've been waiting for! Sub $100 was my price point. Keen.

    Ps can't seem to get Black SS. Says can't be shipped to your country.

    • WatchNerd on 12/06/2023 - 18:42
      +1

      Just tested it & won't add to my cart either. Black on rubber works.

    • WatchNerd on 13/06/2023 - 11:31

      Back in stock now. Don't forget code - SS6

  • easternculture on 12/06/2023 - 18:07
    +2

    This one has no typo lol

    Should be Automtaic

  • Fergy1987 on 12/06/2023 - 18:09

    sweet merciful crap thats a deal - get it! GET IT!!!!!!

  • cyrax83 on 12/06/2023 - 18:25

    Blue, green or black?

    • TedJ on 12/06/2023 - 18:28

      That's entirely up to your personal tastes. I played it safe and bought it in black but the blue works for me too.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/06/2023 - 18:28
      +1

      Green brah

      • theguyrules on 12/06/2023 - 18:50

        Green is the sexiest. I have 2 green Seikos already though.

  • TedJ on 12/06/2023 - 18:26
    +2

    Awesome watch, especially for less than $100. Get it on the stainless steel bracelet, pick up an FKM tropic or waffle strap from Juelong, and enjoy!

    10/10 would buy again

    • Fergy1987 on 12/06/2023 - 19:30

      Juelong have waffle? I gotta go look!

  • maverickjohn on 12/06/2023 - 18:28
    +1

    It's really cheap with decent movement. Definitely get this over other Seiko 4r movements as long as you like the style.
    I can't say I'll ever buy this though as the style isn't for me

    • Astronaut Joe on 13/06/2023 - 10:36

      Kinda with you there. Everything is good on the spec sheet, but I dont like the style.

      I am, however, kind of digging the SD1953 with blue dial. Same basic specs as the SD1970 but a few dollars cheaper again.

  • TruckTrespass on 12/06/2023 - 18:47

    Agreed, at this price it's a must-buy

  • slimpickings on 12/06/2023 - 19:06
    +3

    crazy build quality for the money, mine has been rock solid. If you prefer more of a submariner style, the SD1953 also came down to US $58.67 in my cart and has good reviews.

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/06/2023 - 19:10
      +1

      @WatchNerd

      Omg should I

      @Muzeeb if you’re out there I’m thinking of ya brah

      • JIMB0 on 13/06/2023 - 11:39

        He's in the penalty box until next month.

  • danwylie on 12/06/2023 - 19:09
    +1

    Love mine, I got it with the waffle rubber strap. Screaming deal at this price, I think I paid $110ish

    • danwylie on 12/06/2023 - 19:10

      If they did a navy dial I'd probably be forced to get a second one

  • Fergy1987 on 12/06/2023 - 19:14

    Anyone else found any other watch deals worth getting?

  • bashar20 on 12/06/2023 - 19:21

    Any specials on SD Tuna?

  • BargainHunterJohnnyB on 12/06/2023 - 19:22

    This or Seiko coutura?

  • darkly on 12/06/2023 - 19:23
    +2

    I'm literally wearing this watch right now, from a previous deal!

    Ive found it incredibly comfortableif anyone is considering it.

  • cyrax83 on 12/06/2023 - 19:29

    Pretty subjective but logo or no logo?

    • BargainHunterJohnnyB on 12/06/2023 - 19:31
      +2

      justs get the logo - logo is on the on the straps anyway in case you're embarrassed about being seen out wiff a 'steeldive' lmfao.. and not a Seiko at least

    • Fergy1987 on 12/06/2023 - 19:31
      +9

      I find no logo looks like something is missing

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/06/2023 - 19:40
      +1

      Imo with

  • inamberclad on 12/06/2023 - 19:49
    +1

    game over? back to 97aud?

  • rfc850 on 12/06/2023 - 19:50

    It comes up as $97.07 AUD for me, did I miss it?

    • WatchNerd on 12/06/2023 - 19:55
      +4

      Try code SS6 thanks to Clear. Price comes to US$58.68 for me.

      • opposablethumbs on 12/06/2023 - 21:14
        +1

        Thanks so much @WatchNerd and @slimpickings.

        After owning and loving my black SD1970 as a very handsome beater for a bit over a year now, have been coveting a green SD1953.

        After Cashback for a tad under AU$80 couldn't go past this.

        Ordered and now grinning like a Cheshire cat.

        • opposablethumbs on 22/06/2023 - 14:45
          +1

          Got my green SD1953 delivered yesterday.

          Initially I was a little underwhelmed with the green dial, as thought it looked more like the enamel shade on the bezel, but after getting it in the right lighting,have noticed a nice play with light, similar to my Orient Blue Ray dial. That shifted me from my initial regret, thinking I should have gone with the black dial with green bezel, which also looks very nice from the photos, but happy enough now with the green dial.

          After removing the required number of links, it sits on the wrist just the same, although not quite as wide as my SD1970.

          Major difference is the lume on SD1953 is of equal intensity on both the dial and bezel so looks a bit busier in the dark and overall not quite as strong a lume as that on the SD1970 dial (see Aliexpress listing photos for comparison). Bezel teeth on the SD1953 also a bit chunkier and sharper than the SD1970.

          After one day, running about 15s behind, but was really only on the wrist for a couple of hours, so probably going to be better than that if it gets a full day of wrist time.

          Overall, still very happy with getting one at this price and going to wear it as my beater for the next several weeks, to see if I become more endeared with it than the SD1970.

      • RandomEnjoyer on 12/06/2023 - 21:40

        How to apply SS67 cvoupon?

      • sub7er on 13/06/2023 - 22:21

        it comes up as $97.07 in AUD and in 67.66 USD, when i enter SS6 it says code cannot be used in combination , although i am not using any other code so i am confused. can someone help plz?

        • WatchNerd on 13/06/2023 - 22:27

          Just checked on my laptop & the code is still working. Price comes to US$58.68 delivered, bargain.

  • cyrax83 on 12/06/2023 - 20:09
    +2

    Grabbed a green with steel band

  • cyrax83 on 12/06/2023 - 20:26

    Anyone recommend a cheap set of tools to resize band and potential battery change in my other quartz watches?

    • Fergy1987 on 12/06/2023 - 20:42
      +2

      Spend the money on a Bergeon, i tried many cheap ones and they just dont compare. Buy once buy right.

      Battery change depends on the type of caseback what you need

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 12/06/2023 - 20:49

      resize band

      Sd1970 comes with a basic pin pusher? Flimsy as hell but does the job

    • G-rig on 13/06/2023 - 05:39

      Check out amazon for those watch tool kits, handy having a variety of tools for<30$.

      I also bought a Bergeon spring bar tool from eBay, good to have a proper one.

      @Fergy1987, I'd like to get a Bergeon spring bar tweezers tool, about $250 but would make life easy easier, most ss bracelet end links are a prick to get out. eBay seems like the best place, there is $20 off with eBay plus. Still expensive tools.

  • magikz on 12/06/2023 - 21:45
    +1

    So as someone who doesn't know watches, what makes this such a deal for $87? Never heard of this brand.

    • RandomEnjoyer on 12/06/2023 - 22:14
      +2

      One of the best specs for a watch you can get.

      • sapphire crystal (most scratch resistant glass put there)
      • seiko movement
      • willard seiko body
      • great lume

      Overall, one of the most well-regarded watch in aliexpress. You get a lot for the price you are paying

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 13/06/2023 - 09:15

        great lume

        totally underselling it, i dont think there is anything else sub $100 with better lume haha

    • ihfree on 12/06/2023 - 22:34
      +3

      Compared to brand name watches, you're getting a decent amount of watch. Around $100 will get you a Seiko 5 with an inferior movement and hardlex glass(Seiko's lens - not as scratch resistant as Sapphire). A Seiko 5 has a 7S26 movement - this does not allow handwinding or stop the second hand when you set it(hacking).

      This watch uses a NH35 movement which has a 41 hour power reserve, ability to handwind, hacking, and 6 beats per second. Higher end watches will often use a movement with 8 beats per second, though recently, some movements sacrifice higher beats for more power reserve. This is a great movement and very common in many watches. I have a few watches including some from Aliexpress, an Invicta with this movment The entire movement is mechanical. If this is a concern, you could look at either battery of solar watches. From a strictly practical point of view, I don't think you can go past solar/quartz if you don't mind the second hand.

      This watch is a homage of a Seiko 6115-8110 worn by the Captain Willard in the Vietnam war movie Apocalypse Now. Homage is similar to replica but generally changes the logo. In my opinion, an out of production watch is more acceptable - Personally, I'd generally be happy to wear a homage of an out of production historic watch, I probably wouldn't wear even a homage approaching replica territory of a current watch. In the watch community there is debate as to where the line lies and what is acceptable - you need to remember that this watch has used an iconic design. For other homages, they may basically be fakes with different branding. Where that line lies is different for different people.

      There is a lot of content on youtube if you're looking to learn more. Here's a review of this watch by "Just One More Watch" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TJUudXbAqo

      • rosebank on 13/06/2023 - 10:36

        New 5s have 4R movements, I think they have hacking, or maybe that's only on the "better" 4Rs uses in turtles, sammys etc (I personally don't care about hacking)

        But the NH35 is a solid workhorse

    • cyrax83 on 12/06/2023 - 23:24
      +1

      Its a lume monster

    • Speckled Jim on 12/06/2023 - 23:41
      +2

      Additionally, not mentioned above:
      • 200 metre water resistance
      • Screw-down crown
      • Ceramic bezel

      Brand name watches with this and features noted by Gaeb and ihfree are commonly in the $600+ ballpark, often around $1K.

  • notewar on 13/06/2023 - 00:15

    Green one OOS

  • ilikecheapcrap on 13/06/2023 - 02:46

    Its gone up in price for me by $3 ($91.02) even using ss6 code, annoying as trying to convince myself to add yet another cheap a$$ watch to the "collection".

    • inamberclad on 13/06/2023 - 03:35
      +1

      Have you tried USD? I was getting >90aud until I switched to paying on USD (ended up 86aud-ish)

  • Fastbed on 13/06/2023 - 05:03

    How to get SS band with this deal?

  • qwerty-4321 on 13/06/2023 - 07:36

    How would this go as a hiking watch? Is it durable?

    • Jimothy Wongingtons on 13/06/2023 - 09:16

      if we're talking muddy hard slogs in humid af weather maybe look at gshocks? mudmaster?

      This is excellent as a low cost beater for the discerning desk diver

      • qwerty-4321 on 13/06/2023 - 09:38

        Thanks I think I will look at a g shock. The cheap price of the Steeldive had me tempted last night. Glad I slept on it.

        • WatchNerd on 13/06/2023 - 10:21

          I'd still buy it, unless you are going to be smacking it against stuff all the time that could be an issue because it's an auto movement.

          • qwerty-4321 on 13/06/2023 - 14:08
            +1

            @WatchNerd: Yeah I'd be worried about impacts. Might get a solar g shock

  • newcastledog on 13/06/2023 - 07:55

    I bought one with the silver with the black strap. Very nice build, nice and heavy. Well packaged too if you are thinking of gifting it.

  • CubaRini77 on 13/06/2023 - 09:36

    I have the black dial version of it and my friend has the blue dial.
    This is a bargain price, considering it has a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance and a ceramic bezel.

    If you're after an after market strap, Barton and strapify make some nice straps that will fit this.
    Be aware that even though it mentions a 20mm strap diameter, it is under that so a standard strap won't fit (its 19.8 mm from memory).

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