Addiesdive Retro Baton Hand Sub DivervsSeiko SPB187J1

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Addiesdive Retro Baton Hand Sub Diver at true scale

Retro Baton Hand Sub Diver

Seiko SPB187J1 at true scale

SPB187J1

Diameter

42.6mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

n/a

Thickness

13.2mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$109

lowest

$804

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seiko 6R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.6mm
42mm
Thickness
13.2mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel (super hard coating)

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$109
$804
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Addiesdive Retro Baton Hand Sub Diver

Owners widely praise the Addiesdive Retro Baton Hand Sub 8215 Dive Watch AD2504 for its exceptional value, with case finishing compared favorably to Seiko and BGW9 lume noted as bright and durable. The dial quality, applied indices, and cyclops alignment are highlighted as impressive for the price. Some owners note the Mercedes hands appear short and thin, and one owner mentioned a bezel insert requiring reattachment. The bracelet is described as good-looking and well-built by some, while others found it significantly worse than the case finishing. The Miyota 8215 movement is described as quiet, reliable, and a good value. Overall, owners rate the Addiesdive Retro Baton Hand Sub 8215 Dive Watch AD2504 highly for its incredible value and surprising quality at its price point.

Seiko SPB187J1

Owners widely praise the Seiko SPB187J1 for its excellent finishing, abundant curves, reflections, brushed textures, and angles, with many calling it the most beautiful watch they own. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the moodier, more subtle, and interesting blue dial, and the watch is considered a good, built-to-last choice for a first automatic dive watch. One owner reports losing 3 minutes per week with the watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko SPB187J1 highly for its striking aesthetics and build quality at its price point.