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Addiesdive Retro 8215 Sub Dive Watch AD2505
$129Discontinued
Case
- Diameter
- 42.6mm
- Thickness
- 13.5mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 48mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Water resistance
- 200m
Crystal & dial
- Crystal
- Sapphire
Movement
- Caliber
- Miyota 8215
- Type
- Automatic
- Power reserve
- 41h
Miyota
Miyota's ultra-affordable automatic caliber and one of the most widely used movements in budget and microbrand watches worldwide. Lacking both hacking and hand-winding, it is mechanically simple but remarkably durable. The non-hacking design and characteristic rotor wobble are telltale signatures. Despite its basic specification, the 8215 is known for reliable long-term performance and easy serviceability.
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Owners widely praise the Addiesdive Retro 8215 Sub Dive Watch AD2505 for its excellent case finishing, which some compare favorably to Seiko, and its bright, durable BGW9 lume. The value proposition is frequently highlighted, with one owner stating it "cannot be beaten for the price." However, the bracelet receives mixed reviews, with some finding it comparable to Seiko 5 series and better than cheap Casios, while others consider it significantly worse than the case quality. Concerns have been raised about quality control, including misaligned bezel inserts, and skepticism exists regarding the claimed water resistance. One owner noted poor automatic performance with only about 12 hours of power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Addiesdive Retro 8215 Sub Dive Watch AD2505 highly for its impressive finishing and value, despite some reservations about the bracelet and quality control.
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