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Much better than the clasp that came on this watch which basically would not stay closed. Otherwise I love this watch!

Just received my new WD007Q and noticed just like another user there is a serious quality control issue. The bezel is misaligned. Look specifically at the lume pip vs the top of the bezel and the alignment vs the bracelet.

Watchdives please help 🙂

Now I have to decide between this or thorn T028

Would Watchdives ever consider making a chronograph inspired by this design?

I think there’s room in the market for a clean, vintage-inspired meca-quartz chronograph like this. What I love most about this design is:
- Clean and timeless vintage aesthetic
- Beautiful silver sunburst dial with a balanced tri-compax layout
- Minimalist applied indices with no unnecessary text
- Contrasting black subdials (classic panda look)
- Blue central chronograph seconds hand that adds just the right amount of color
- Elegant, slim bezel and vintage-style pump pushers
- Dressy enough for formal wear, yet versatile for everyday use

If Watchdives were to make something similar, my ideal specifications would be:

- 36–38 mm case diameter (37 mm would be the sweet spot)
- 10–12 mm thickness
- 18 mm lug width
- VK63 meca-quartz movement
- Curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
- Stainless steel case with brushed and polished finishing
- Around 44–46 mm lug-to-lug
- Screw-down caseback
- 100 m water resistance
- Genuine leather strap, with an optional stainless steel bracelet

I think this would fill a gap in the market. Most affordable chronographs today are either too large (39–42 mm) or have overly busy dials. A well-finished 37 mm vintage chronograph with these specifications would be an instant hit.
Would anyone else like to see Watchdives make something like this? I’d definitely buy one.

This is the piece I wear most at the office. I appreciate the color since it goes with everything and the nod to classic design. In my opinion, not enough brands offer smaller watches and at 36mm, I feel it compliments my 6.75 in wrist. 

The on the fly adjustment works great and is something I consider a necessity. 

These days, I find quartz movements (with more of a sweeping seconds hand) favorable since they require less maintenance typically than automatics, are usually lighter, and don't need setting as much. 

WD1954 36mm VH31 OTF Sunray Silver / Sapphire 

Price paid $180 including tax. I think that's decent, but $140 would feel more appropriate.

The watch arrived in a zippered pouch, and at first I thought that was beneficial, but it somewhat had that manufactured smell and I decided not to keep it. 

The step case reduces scratches and the curve at the lugs is a great detail. 

The beads of rice bracelet is comfortable and overall I think the brushed elements and polished elements are balanced with the watch and bracelet. 

I'm on the fence with the signed crown. I enjoy the blank caseback. The embossed logo on the clasp is a welcome addition. 

Be very careful when you adjust the bracelet. The link screws are delicate and a bit soft. Definitely room for improvement from a manufacturing scope on that front. The clasp is also a little chunky. 

I value that Watchdives is listening to customers! 

I've owned hundreds of watches at various price points over the years and it's refreshing to have a company that's listening to their customers. 

Many other companies continue to create watches at sizes that a good number of folks find undesirable, or they focus on limited editions using recycled designs with mixed success. 

Anyway, thanks for making this watch. A solid 7/10 for me. 

This came right in time

Anyone else wish WD did more dial options beyond Aqua Terra homages with this case? The dims are perfect and it's such an elevated tool/field watch case that I think they could drop any variety of dials from explorer to longines spirit to original designs and have something a cut above. If they added a chamfer on the bottom edge it would be 11/10 and would slightly differentiate it from Omega. I've considered getting into watch modding just to use this case with different dials.

I’ve been in the mood for a new GADA diver and so far I’m loving it. Bought it during the Aliexpress sale for only $98! Does anyone know what watch this WD1967 is homaging?

Pros
- the quality is superb when considering the price. The finishing is everything you expect from WatchDives.
- the clean vintage design, black / white contrast is great and really pleasing to see
- thin case makes it very sleek. 10.7mm thick to it slides under cuffs easily
- 39mm case size is perfect for me. It seems most divers are 40mm+
- excellent lume

Cons
- hard bezel action. It’s feel really hard to turn which is a huge bummer. I’m hoping it needs to break in and will soften over time
- Quartz movement. Unfortunately the automatic model has been sold out. However, the VH31 is still a great movement with a smooth sweep and all the benefits of a quartz. Just grab n go, no time setting.
- Oyster bracelet could be better. It’s not terrible but definitely could be better.

Any idea when we can expect a restock on the white dial WD6542? Been looking for a solid and clean white dial dive watch for a while.

Watchdives Premier

This is the most ambitious watch we've ever created.

More than six months of development went into the bracelet alone, making it the most expensive bracelet we've ever produced, with a manufacturing cost approaching $150. The case, sapphire crystal, and dial are all made by some of the finest suppliers in China's watch industry.

The original Ocean Storm dial is inspired by the movement of schools of fish beneath the sea, featuring fish-shaped hands and applied indices that create a design language unique to Watchdives. Every dial is finished to an exceptional standard, revealing remarkable detail even under high magnification.

Powered by the Miyota 9015 automatic movement and finished with Swiss BGW9 Super-LumiNova, Premier is available in Ocean Storm Blue, Super Black, and the new Guilloché Mother-of-Pearl. Several more dial variations will be announced in the coming days.

At $449, Premier isn't intended to compete on price. It represents our vision for the future of Watchdives—original design instead of homage, uncompromising craftsmanship instead of shortcuts.

This doesn't mean Watchdives is moving away from affordable watches. Most of our upcoming releases will continue to be priced between $100 and $250, delivering the exceptional value we're known for. Premier is simply our flagship collection, created to show what we're capable of when our focus is on craftsmanship rather than a price target.

We know this watch won't be for everyone. It's built for collectors who appreciate original design, notice the smallest details, and value quality over the lowest price.

Premier defines where Watchdives is going, while our affordable collections will continue to make great watches accessible to more enthusiasts.

This model uses premium natural pink mother-of-pearl, with every dial completely unique. The heart-shaped hour hand is now more sculpted and three-dimensional, while the redesigned seconds hand carries a subtle Watchdives/WDC brand element.

More than 50% of the design was created in-house, so this is our own Watchdives design direction, not another homage.

The case is made from DIN/EN 1.4435 stainless steel — X2CrNiMo17-12-2, not ordinary 316L. It allows a cleaner high-polished finish without the subtle ripple effect often seen on standard stainless steel. The case is produced by one of the finest case makers in China.

We also use a domed sapphire crystal with 5 layers of clear inner AR coating, improving clarity while keeping the vintage curved-glass look.

This is the direction we want Watchdives to move toward: more original design, better materials, and finer finishing.