The Most Iconic Watch on AliExpress: 4-Year Review [Steeldive 1970]

Is the Steeldive 1970 still the undisputed king of AliExpress watches? After 4 years of wearing, modding, and living with this legendary Seiko 6105 homage, it's time to reveal the ugly truths and big wins I missed the first time around. 🛒 Where to buy the Steeldive SD1970: Official Steeldive Store: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c2y... (affiliate link) If you are looking for a budget mechanical dive watch, the Steeldive SD1970 watch is probably on your radar. But before you buy, you need to know which modifications work, which ones will ruin the Steeldive 1970, and why you might want to skip the stainless steel bracelet entirely. From testing the insane C3 & BGW9 lume to dealing with my most hated design flaw, here is my brutally honest, 4-year watch review of the Steeldive 1970 automatic watch. ⏱️ Video Chapters 0:00 Steeldive SD1970 4 Years Later 0:35 SD1970 Watch Case vs Competitor 1:36 Key Dimensions for comfort, Crown Action & Mod 2:51 Don't Swap This Dial (Insane Lume Test) 3:28 Ceramic Bezel Insert Mod Warning 3:55 Sapphire Crystal Legibility Test 4:38 4-Year Durability Test (Scratches?) 4:54 Waffle & Chocolate Bar "Willard" Straps vs Steel 5:45 The NH35 Value Window is Closing ⌚ Steeldive SD1970 Key Specs (As Tested) Movement: Seiko NH35 Automatic Lug-to-Lug: 48mm (Compact & wearable) Thickness: 13.7mm Crystal: Flat Sapphire (Modern versions feature AR coating) Bezel: Ceramic insert (Lumed - demonstrated) Design inspiration for this Steeldive homage: The classic Seiko 6105, famed from the 'Apocalypse Now' movie." Affiliate Disclosure: I can earn commission from affiliate links at no extra cost to you. 🔔 Join my community of more than 10,000 subscribers on “Watches With Adam,” your home for hands-on horology, human-made reviews and technical deep dives:    / @watcheswithadam   🎥 Keep Watching: Dive Watch Reviews - Sugess Sub homage Impresses!    • Is the Sugess Seaman the Best Sub Homage? ...   - The Benyar Diver Black Bay Homage    • Why is the BENYAR BY-5179M Auto so cheap? ...   - Long-Term Review Pagani Diver    • My Long-Term Review of the PD1667 Pagani W...