JimN1564 27 Posted January 13, 2021 I picked up a 1952 Steeldive.... I am actually quite impressed with the fit and 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brang1 2,398 Posted January 14, 2021 Great value for money- nice one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ant0702 330 Posted January 14, 2021 Agree with my old mate above. I have the captain Willard and it is a cracking piece. Steeldive put out some great stuff. Nice pick up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GulfGT40 3,159 Posted January 14, 2021 Congrats on the new watch and thanks for the feedback. I've been eying off the their Ploprof myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyh7 122 Posted January 14, 2021 There are a few brands that seem to be manufactured in the same place: Steeldive, Addies, Sharkey, San Martin. The quality of the watches is very good. Usually Seiko homages and better quality than some Seikos I’ve had. Love that Blacpain homage - seriously nice watch there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimN1564 27 Posted January 14, 2021 The say it’s a NH35 seiko movement... not sure it’s a seiko but it has a great reserve time and after a week on my wrist I synchronize it with my legit Tudor black bay with an eta. Wore them both for a week there was 15 seconds difference between the two 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonix 8,245 Posted January 14, 2021 The NH35 is the "unbranded" movement that Seiko outsource to other makers/brands. The same movement is called the 4R35 when branded and used in a Seiko watch. They seem to be a reliable workhorse. Based on the 7S26. Watch looks great by the way! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mellons 483 Posted January 14, 2021 8 hours ago, JimN1564 said: The say it’s a NH35 seiko movement... not sure it’s a seiko but it has a great reserve time and after a week on my wrist I synchronize it with my legit Tudor black bay with an eta. Wore them both for a week there was 15 seconds difference between the two This is pretty impressive out of the box Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dudeminator 0 Posted February 21, 2021 I just got a Steeldive 1954 last week, been wearing it for six days and it's gained eighteen seconds, really impressive and the lume is as good as my Seiko solar diver, different colour though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnyBravo 1 Posted April 13, 2021 Very nice, looks like its not for small wrists Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcgyver05 12 Posted October 31, 2021 I have 2 of this. great watches! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mellons 483 Posted November 4, 2021 On 14/01/2021 at 19:28, mellons said: This is pretty impressive out of the box +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13oots2 3 Posted March 30 I just got my PloProf, literally arrived this morning, amazing watch for the money with absolutely fantastic lume. Had to wait about a week as the UK seller was out of stock, he did have one but it had an issue that made him unwilling to ship it to me and asked I wait until his new stock arrived. I also have a 1952T, more of a dress watch for me as I have big wrists, I have the Serie with slightly different dial, watch runs a bit slow, about 20s a day, the PloProf is looking a bit better for accuracy. Will give them a couple of months, then have the local watchmaker regulate them both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APjumbo 1,695 Posted March 30 31 minutes ago, 13oots2 said: I just got my PloProf, literally arrived this morning, amazing watch for the money with absolutely fantastic lume. Had to wait about a week as the UK seller was out of stock, he did have one but it had an issue that made him unwilling to ship it to me and asked I wait until his new stock arrived. I also have a 1952T, more of a dress watch for me as I have big wrists, I have the Serie with slightly different dial, watch runs a bit slow, about 20s a day, the PloProf is looking a bit better for accuracy. Will give them a couple of months, then have the local watchmaker regulate them both. Good opportunity to share a photo. The steeldive ploppy keeps coming back into my list. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CollieWobbles 216 Posted March 31 16 hours ago, 13oots2 said: I just got my PloProf, literally arrived this morning, amazing watch for the money with absolutely fantastic lume. Had to wait about a week as the UK seller was out of stock, he did have one but it had an issue that made him unwilling to ship it to me and asked I wait until his new stock arrived. I also have a 1952T, more of a dress watch for me as I have big wrists, I have the Serie with slightly different dial, watch runs a bit slow, about 20s a day, the PloProf is looking a bit better for accuracy. Will give them a couple of months, then have the local watchmaker regulate them both. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13oots2 3 Posted May 1 Have been pratting around with macro tubes, still learning. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13oots2 3 Posted May 1 (edited) 1952T Serie Edited May 1 by 13oots2 Correction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue_spruce 1 Posted June 23 Without a relevant pic on hand, I have owned a few Steeldives (SD1954, 1940S), and while their fitment has not been the most refined, they have elected thus far to not move "up market" in the same manner as San Martin, Octopus/Baltany and Hruodland (among others) have over the past two years, and offer incredible value should one want to try out a new flavor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
