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ML18 Finishing Project

Just wanted to share a quick project I finished up with the new Militado ML18.

When it showed up, the finishing was decent, especially for the price point, but I knew there was more potential there. It just needed that extra something to make it really eye-popping. I’m a big believer that even a budget piece can look high-end if you put a little work into the details.

I ended up taking some polishing tools to the case and the bracelet. I’m fully aware that some of you are die-hard fans of the original satin or matte look that Militado is known for, but that’s just not the vibe I was going for this time. I wanted something that caught the light a bit more and felt a little more refined for a daily wearer.

Honestly, I couldn't be happier with the results. The way it looks in the light now is exactly what I was aiming for. It gives the whole watch a much more "premium" feel without losing that classic pilot watch DNA.

I know it’s not for everyone, but it’s definitely my style. Let me know what you guys think of the new look!

u/Blackmist- — 4 hours ago
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April 27, 2026 — Watchdives officially moved into our new office.

This photo means a lot to me. It is not just a new workspace — it is a new starting point for our team, our brand, and our long-term dream.

A few years ago, Watchdives was still a small team learning step by step. Today, we have a bigger office, a stronger team, and customers from all over the world who keep pushing us to improve.

We know we are not perfect. We still have many things to improve — product quality, QC, after-sales service, communication, and delivery speed. But one thing has never changed: we are serious about building better watches and becoming a more respected Chinese watch brand.

This new office is not for showing off. It is a reminder to ourselves: work harder, listen more, improve faster, and take better care of our customers and fans.

We also want to welcome any Watchdives fan to visit us in Shenzhen, China. If you come to Shenzhen, we can arrange a driver to pick you up and bring you to our office. We’ll prepare a warm welcome, some small Chinese-style gifts, and of course, good tea and lots of watch talk.

You can visit our office, see our sample room, try different prototypes, and even talk directly with our designers about future ideas and improvements.

Whether you have bought from us before or not, if you are a true watch enthusiast and a friend of Watchdives, our door is open.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Watchdives, criticized us, trusted us, or helped us improve.

From Shenzhen, China — Watchdives keeps moving forward.

u/watchdivescom — 1 day ago
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Pistachio & Petrol Blue

Just received the 1016b in pistachio and blue. The blue is pretty fantastic, the pistachio leans a little bit more mint than the crown OG. Build quality also seems to have gone down a bit since my last WD purchase about 6-8 months ago. Sharper edges, overall slightly less quality, and the lack of the quick release spring bars for the bracelet is disappointing, especially after having it on older models. It would’ve also been nice to have an OTF clasp upgrade. Even if it was a 40-50 dollar upgrade, I’d say it would be worth it. Base bring being $110 for mineral, with +$10 for sapphire, and then +40 for OTF, seems like fair pricing, maybe a bit high when you compare it to the overall cost of the watch, but I think most people would pay. Also, these colors are super tough to photograph accurately! But here are some pics.

u/GeraldRahattsen-TCP — 23 hours ago
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What do you think of this GMT design?

Hi everyone,

We’re working on a new GMT design and would love to hear your honest thoughts.

This one combines an angular stainless steel case, textured dial, 24-hour inner scale, date window, orange GMT hand, and a matching fabric-style strap with orange stitching.

We’re currently considering four colorways: green, brown, white, and blue.

A few questions for you:

  1. Which color looks best to you?
  2. Does the orange GMT hand work well, or is it too much?
  3. Do you prefer the matching strap, or would this look better on a bracelet?
  4. Anything you would change before production?

Please be honest. We’re still at the design stage, so useful feedback really helps us improve the final watch.

u/watchdivescom — 1 day ago
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007ST 39mm question

As the title states. I’m considering buying the NTTD variant that’s still available with the NH35 but see a PT5000 variant will soon be available, though it’s as yet unclear if that’ll be titanium, or which bracelet it’ll be on.. so what I’m wondering is, how accurate have you found the NH35 to be? I’ve limited experience of them but they’ve never been under 10spd which drives me daft. Thanks in advance. All opinions and advice very welcome and appreciated.

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u/Comfortable_Pen7455 — 5 hours ago
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About Recent Complaints: What Went Wrong, What We’re Changing, and How We’ll Fix It

Hi everyone,

Recently we’ve seen some complaints about delayed shipping, slow communication, order uncertainty, and product QC issues. Some of the criticism is fair, and we want to address it openly instead of avoiding it.

First of all, we’re sorry to any customer who had a frustrating experience with Watchdives. Even if the reason was a warehouse move, a pre-order delay, supplier rework, or abnormal order volume, the final experience still matters. If a customer paid and had to keep chasing for updates, that is not the experience we want to provide.

1. Shipping delays and pre-orders

For pre-order products, we will make the expected shipping time clearer before purchase.

If a pre-order is delayed, customers will have the following options:

  1. Wait for the order — we will offer a $10 compensation coupon.
  2. Cancel the order — we will provide a full refund plus an extra $10 coupon.
  3. Choose faster shipping before shipment where available.

For some products, delays happen because we reject parts that do not meet our QC standards. For example, the recent WD0017 pre-order delay was mainly because several hand samples did not meet our standard 100%, so we asked the supplier to remake them. We know waiting is annoying, but we would rather delay shipment than send out watches that we already know are not good enough.

That said, we also understand that better QC does not excuse poor communication. So from now on, for delayed pre-orders, we will provide more proactive updates.

2. Logistics issues and lost packages

If tracking has not updated for more than 10 days, customers can contact us and we will help check with the carrier.

For logistics issues, we will offer solutions depending on the situation:

  1. Shipping-cost coupon compensation.
  2. Free reshipment if the package is confirmed lost.
  3. Full refund if the package cannot be delivered or recovered.

For orders using SEEL protection or similar shipping protection services, the process may need to follow the service provider’s official claim process. But our customer service team will still guide the customer and help move the case forward.

We also want to clarify something: express shipping can improve delivery speed, but it cannot solve product QC problems or pre-order delays. If a product is still under QC or waiting for replacement parts, faster shipping will only apply after the product is ready to ship.

3. After-sales support upgrade

Previously, some customers felt that our after-sales process was too slow or not clear enough. We are improving this.

For quality issues:

  1. If there is a confirmed quality issue within 30 days after delivery, we can offer replacement, repair, refund, or other reasonable solutions depending on the case.
  2. For confirmed quality issues within 60 days, customers can still contact us and we will help solve the problem. If the product itself is defective, we can cover reasonable return or repair costs.
  3. For older orders or historical complaints, we still welcome customers to contact us again. We will review each case carefully and try our best to provide a fair solution.

To make the process fair and avoid misunderstandings, we may ask for clear photos, videos, order number, and a short description of the issue. This helps us confirm whether it is a real QC problem, shipping damage, normal usage marks, or simply personal preference.

We want to help real customers, but we also need a fair process so the system is not abused.

4. Compensation for unhappy past customers

For customers who had a bad experience before, we are considering additional goodwill solutions, such as:

  • Partial coupon compensation for a future purchase.
  • Discounted replacement parts where possible.
  • Free small parts or upgraded accessories in selected cases.
  • Special support for confirmed defective products.

In some cases, we may offer a coupon worth up to 50% of the original order value, but this will be reviewed case by case. This does not mean every complaint automatically receives 50%. It depends on the order history, issue type, product condition, and whether the problem can be verified.

Our goal is not to argue with customers. Our goal is to solve real problems in a fair way.

5. About our QC and product quality

We know some people say Watchdives quality is inconsistent. We understand why some customers feel this way, especially if they bought an older model or an entry-level model from an older supplier.

But we also want to say honestly: we have been pushing suppliers very hard on QC. Some suppliers even say our inspection requirements are among the strictest they have seen in this price range.

You can see the direction we are moving with newer models such as:

  • WD5513Q
  • WD5513P
  • WD5513B
  • WD5513M
  • Upcoming WD0019
  • Upcoming mechanical WD0016 Miyota version

Our goal is to make even our lower-priced watches feel much closer to our $200-level products. Of course, an $80–$100 watch cannot be exactly the same as a higher-end model, but we will keep improving finishing, bracelet comfort, clasp quality, crystal, alignment, and overall QC.

We will not pretend every watch is perfect. Watches are assembled by people, and small tolerances can exist. But when there is a real defect, we should take responsibility and help the customer.

6. What we are changing internally

Based on recent feedback, we are improving the following:

  1. Clearer pre-order and shipping-time information on product pages.
  2. More proactive updates when an order is delayed.
  3. Better internal communication between customer service, warehouse, and QC teams.
  4. Faster handling for lost-package and tracking-abnormal cases.
  5. More standardized after-sales solutions for defects, delays, and logistics problems.
  6. Stricter supplier management, especially for older low-price models.
  7. More transparent communication with the Reddit community when problems happen.

We are not perfect, but we are not ignoring customers. We are learning, improving, and investing more into better products and better service.

For anyone who has had a bad experience with Watchdives, please contact our customer service again with your order number and issue details. We believe most problems can be solved, and we will do our best to make things right.

Thank you to everyone who gives us honest feedback, even when it is critical. Watchdives will keep proving ourselves through better products, better QC, and better service — not just words.

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u/watchdivescom — 1 day ago
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Almost 2 weeks and my order still hasn’t even been processed. Now no response when trying to cancel the order.

I purchased a few watch clasps on 4/18 and almost 2 weeks later they still haven’t even processed the order. I was told by their customer service that due to their high demand, I’ll have to wait a few days more than their usually 3 business days for it to be processed. That was 4 business days ago and it has been a total of 10 business days since my order. Now that I’m trying to cancel the order, they have gone dark and aren’t responding to emails. Don’t waste your time and money dealing directly with this brand.

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u/Clipper94 — 24 hours ago
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Watchdives Premier WD0016D Natural Stone

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Brand: Watchdives
Model: WD Premier WD0016B
Movement: Japan VH31 Sweep Second Quartz Movement (smooth sweeping seconds hand)
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal with 5-layer high-clear AR coating
Dial: MUSOU Super Black dial (absorbs up to 99.4% of visible light)
Lume: Super-LumiNova® BGW9 (Blue)
Crown: Screw-down
Case Back: Screw-down
Bracelet: Solid stainless steel bracelet, screw pins, high-quality brushed finishing
Water Resistance: 10 Bar / 100 meters

Dimensions
Bezel Diameter: 36 mm
Case Diameter: 39 mm (excluding crown)
Lug-to-Lug: 44.2 mm
Case Thickness: approx. 9.9 mm (including crystal)
Bracelet Width: 25 mm tapering to 18 mm
Bracelet Features: Quick-release spring bars, screw-link construction.

Case (Top-Notched Finishing Level): 316L stainless steel case with multi-stage machining and hand-refined finishing. Clean geometry with softened edges and tight tolerances ensures precise visual alignment and a refined feel.

Crystal: Sapphire crystal with 5-layer high-clear AR coating for maximum transparency and minimal distortion.

Bracelet (Top-Notched Level): Solid stainless steel bracelet with screw-pin construction, uniform fine brushing, and smooth articulation. Quick-release spring bars allow easy strap changes; a customized strap will be developed specifically for this model.

u/watchdivescom — 1 day ago
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Really enjoying the weather today!

Warm and beautiful weather for a great watch! Watchdives WD16500 V2 on a CNS perlon strap ☀️

Glass is a Reidel Veritas made for sparkling wine 🙌🏻

u/Jonasvillvaraanonym — 1 day ago
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Tudor homages are cool, Rolex homages are lame

Tudor homages/clomages are far more acceptable and generally far cooler than Rolex homages because Tudor, especially in the past, was essentially an homage itself of Rolex. It is the very nature of Tudor to be a more experimental interpretation of Rolex design, targeted as being accessible to anyone. So homaging Tudor is by definition, within the very spirit and ethos of Tudor. Interpreting iconic design and making accessible to everyone. Homaging Rolex, on the other hand, has an heir of “trying hard” and wishing you had the real thing.

Does this make sense or was my gummy too strong? 🤣

u/mybigpecker — 1 day ago
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Watchdives Premier WD0017

Model: WD0017
Movement(Quartz): Ronda 515 Movt(Date), VH31 Sweep Second Movt(No Date)
Case Material : Top Notch Brushing 316L Stainless Steel
Glass: Sapphire Crystal, High Clear 3 Layers AR Coating
Dial Color: Matte Black/White
Luminous: Super Luminova Blue BGW9 or C3, Hands and Markers
Crown: Screw-down
Case Back: Screw-down
Bezel: 120 clicks unidirectional Sapphire bezel(Full Lume)
Bracelet: Same Quality Level As Best Aliexpress Brands Bracelet
Water Resistant: 20Bar=200meters

u/watchdivescom — 1 day ago
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NTTD review

Been wearing this watch since late February, this is perhaps one of the most comfy diver watches you can put on your wrist for the price range, i got this for 179$ from the Watchdives site, you can see it's a date version with Nato Strap which i like.

The weight is really light and i always forget that I'm even wearing a watch for jow light and comfortable it is, the Automatic when fully charged can last for atleast 20 hours of not wearing it, i swim with it 2 or 3 times before and had no problems, if you're looking to get one of these go get it!

I also made that leather strap myself with cheap leather and with barely any experience in sewing, but the colour of dark brown leather goes really well with it!

u/kardosardar — 1 day ago
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WD1969pro & Khuraburi

The two watches I wore today.

Two different dive watch designs.

One original style and one clone, one automatic and one quartz, one with a C3 lume and one with a BGW9 movement.

I must have at least 20 black dial dive watches; I should take a family photo ☺️

u/steflounissart — 1 day ago
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WatchDives challenge: vintage Cartier homage

Dear Watch Dives,

Cartier is #2 in luxury watch sales market share, behind Rolex. The Chinese homage market is flooded with Rolex Submariner clomages.

I will happily purchase a Cartier Santos Caree or Galbee inspired homage. Miyota 9015 to keep it slim or Quartz for slim plus low cost production.

If you make this happen, I will buy one for me and one for my wife. And maybe one for my girlfriend too. 🤣

u/mybigpecker — 2 days ago