SteelDive MM300 Vs. Proxima MM300 - Comparison | The Watcher 

Good to see these comparisons, as a lot of the time they all seem like just the same product but with different branding. But there can be some things that you're just not going to notice unless they're both side by side and generally we're only looking to purchase one model at a time.

Bro killing it with the uploads!!

Proxima takes it for me, just looks waaay better. Top job again mate, love these comparison vids. Keep em coming👍

I have the Seiko SBDX017 (MM300) and the Proxima. The Seiko is + 24 seconds per day and the Proxima is around +2 seconds. Seiko Hardlex crystal and painted bezel, Proxima Sapphire crystal and bezel insert. The hour hand on the Seiko is also misaligned, and the Proxima is perfect. Next to the Proxima, the Seiko is a rip off. I must be one of those weirdos you mentioned!

Good review! I had the San Martin MM300 and also Steel Dive MM300 homage...San Martin is way better in terms of QC , fit n finish , and also the bezel action. Perhaps you should get Strapcode bracelet meant for the actual MM 300 and see if it fits which homages. I tried it on the St Martin - fits like a glove...whereas on the Steel Dive...it cud not even slide into the lug space...

Just received my Proxima PX1683 on Monday. Absolutely love this watch . It’s amazing 🤩

I just bought a new Proxima mm300. I’m very happy with the watch with the exception of the bezel action - it is very difficult to turn. Any suggestions on what I can do to make the bezel easier to turn?

I like your channel a lot, great content, thank you

One and a half thumbs up !!!! *You are the man* 💯👑💪💪

The Proxima just has a more "refined" look vs the Steeldive. I really like the bezel insert on on the Proxima both ceramic and sapphire looks so good!

Is there a big difference between sapphire bezel and ceramic bezel?

Can i use the proxima bazel on the addiesdive?

Which would be closest to actual MM300? In terms of dimension, weight, and feel? I want to buy one of these to try out to see if I could pull off an MM300.

The case for the Heimdallr mm300 is also different. It's slimmer and less well finished, most noticeable on the side polished-brushed-polished bevel transition.

Was gonna subscribe but I’m already subscribed lol. Great videos. I thought you sounded familiar.

Hi. As a brand, I think Steeldive is the sure winner. I have two Steeldive now, and am very happy with them. Great value watches. Nice comparison. All the best.👍🏾🇬🇧

Wondering if their crown stem is the same as Seiko mm300. With the adapter?

Very informative video as always, thanks ! :) Are you going to compare these two with the San Martin MM ? It is a bit more expensive but San Martin has been known for having a better build quality than Steeldive and other brands.

What are the weights on these watches ? How many grams ?

Just curious, would you trust this watch to 300m? I'd like to own one for the water resistance.

The white dots used for digits looks bigger in steeldive than in proxima.

indecies i believe it's bigger on the steel dive, and it will be good to make marks out of 10 for each watch features to see the winner.. it will be good and help more to decide what to go for .. easy we can see the mark for each feature, ive seen it in some channels and it's good.. and it woould be great to see the same for the Marine master adding another watch with same type 300m.. super thanks

Great video Bro

I think the Proxima dial looks more balanced with words at both the 12 and 6 o’clock.

"One and a half thumbs up." Good on you bro. You made me laugh out loud. Got images sent today of my coffee dial version, it`s a nice customer care touch. You and ILW got me on to this brand, will be interesting to see how the quality fares against something like my San Martin 62MAS. I bet it`s close. Ta mate.

Nice vid 👍

I remember when the only 300mm hommage was merkur and for a tuna was yobokies now there is so many on ali baba ebay ect. The one they haven't done is the very early case which seiko have recently re released. These are of a same vein to rolex clones but the case in the mm300 is a design masterpiece.

Is there a solution to start with Proxima and add a mod... A Seiko mod??

So when ordering the proxima do you suggest the c3 lume?

At ali express it show San Martin: 15mm and Proxima:15.8mm it is confusing

Dont forget the addiesdive 300m Monobloc Marinemaster Hommage. Cheaper and amazing good regulated in the factory, +3seconds a day. Thanks to the Seiko NH35! Monobloc for under 100 bucks, If you are lucky.

Thank you for the video. I watch them for the good reviews and the insight into new products. I've got some MAJOR issues with the pictures and descriptions with the way these watches are presented on the Chinese websites. I find the DGAF nature about these website infuriating. For example. You have a link to the Proxima watch below your video, but you are showing a Proxima watch with a blue bezel. I searched for the blue bezel on the product page but cannot find it. Am i missing something. I do not like the classic brown colored lume and colors ways on watches. The color option I see are the yuck brown/rose gold "throw back" bezel, Coke bezel, silver/white bezel. Again, am I missing something? The Steeldive website is even worse. The color options are: "No.1, No.2, No.3, No.4, No.5" but there is NO variation on the "color" just the same watch with different straps. I bought a Steeldive 62MAS last month and when it arrived the logo on the dial was missing and the case back was missing the logo. I was about to return it for a refund but notice in the invoice it said "no logo". This was not properly represented when I purchased the watch. I went off the pictures on the page and made my purchase based on them. I do not think I will purchase another watch from these Chinese DGAF websites. The watches are beautiful and you get a lot of bang-for-the-buck, but the risk of getting something different based off pictures and inaccurate descriptions on the website is unacceptable. Really... is it too much to ask for pictures of each option with accurate descriptions for each color option your are selling?

Who's better ? Steeldive not have AR coating blue ?

I would pay another $75 for the Proxima. Prefer the bezel action on the Steeldive. Misaligned bezels drive me mad, as do pressed clasps. I bought a clasp from Aliexpress to replace one on my Tissot. Even the Swiss cut corners sometimes. I have a cuckoo clock that is less than 17.5mm thick. I do disagree that Seiko are always better than the homages. My Heimdallr SKX is better than my Seiko SKX, in nearly every way, and cost a fraction of the price.

SteelDive is looking THICCC 👀

Nice comparison video mate. I've almost bought a Proxima before. But always ended up getting something else in the end. I don't understand why they don''t include milled clasps on their watches, given the price. They really don't cost much extra. I've got one of those from AliExpress that cost about £4 or £5.

I think there's A HIMQ MM with a miyota 9015

Mate... 'one and half thumbs up' 👍 I like the look of the proxima. Steeldive dial so out of balance with all that text downstairs and nowt up top.

These watches are a alternative if like me I will never have the real thing. So one of these would at least give me a slight feel of the real thing.

They both come from the same factory , it’s just get different badges on to it!:-))

For MM300 homages, it has always been between the Proxima, Merkur, San Martin & Uroborus.

I don't like the puffy style insert on the Proxima.

Omg! NOW i get the comment “1 and a half thumbs up!” Lmao! Dude! That HAD to hurt! Just say “yeah a shark decided to have some lunch..”

Proxima 😍😍😍

Proxima's bezel :/

I have san martin and it fell down on floor. One of the pin fell out. My watch one of the dial stop working. So If I had a seiko this wil never happened. So homage is OK but not like the original so give more than 100 euros for Chinese watch for me is not worth it. Save money and buy original seiko 🙄

All made in the same factory

for me, steel dive is way to go,