Was checking these out in the current choice sales, your video sold me. It's currently $83.20 AUD including GST, so half price compared to when the video was recorded!
Thanks James and also thanks to Jason! Really wanted to see a close up and review of that dial. This is definitely a possibility for me, though I may go for the diver watch version with the same dial as size might suit me better. Still, it's going in my basket now for future consideration.
I really like this watch and think they've been killing it recently. I actually bought the AD2030, which is the 36mm, seiko mecaquartz with the sand pattern dial for $100 AUD. Even though its a mineral crystal and mecaquartz, I love it and I'm considering buying the other colour dials because it fits me perfectly!
Do you also have this model as well to compare to the 2030? The one thing that is making me on the fence is the mineral glass. Do you think besides that, is it the cheapest Grand Seiko type of homage? Also which models do the AddiesDive 2118 and 2030 take inspiration from??
@@cirealreviews1776 I've only experience the 2030. The mineral crystal does not bother me and doesn't have a scratch on it, but I guess everyone has a different opinion it. For the money I think it is the best dial and Grand Seiko style watch out there for around $100, if the quartz and mineral does not bother you. But not sure which one it takes inspiration from.
@@leighsnelson4028 that sand dial just looks so unique and unlike any other dial I have so that right there is making me want to get it. How durable is mineral glass compared to a G-Shock glass? Or is it actually mineral glass as well?
@@cirealreviews1776 I think G-Shocks use mineral also, however I think on most G-Shocks the glass is not the tallest bit on the watch because they have some of the case above it to protect it. Where as on the 2030 the glass is domed and sticks out a bit, so it is less protected. I have both the sand coloured and the white coloured dial 2030s and I think the sand one is the one to buy.
Hi james great video your very good at reviewing watches I really like the face of this watch to small for me and if being super critical the glass is to think . but a unbelievable nice watch for the money if it was in 42mm+ I would definitely buy one. Thanks John.
Nice review James, I recently bought the AD2117 which has that same textured dial only in a 'Willard' case with steel bezel. Whisper it.....but Addiesdive is as good as, if not better than Steeldive, I honestly think it's just that people prefer the SD name. All the best sir 👍
Another great review, thanks James! But are actually saying “dolphin hands” instead of dauphine? There is an even cheaper, 36mm version with a mechaquartz, 12mm thick, which also comes with a sand-dune dial!
If it was a flat crystal would that meet your specification , although it would reduce the height if you get my drift ? Thanks for the review . By the way I got a blue one for £40 delivered to the uk in one of the super deals on AE , maybe shifting the less popular colour ?
