Addiesdive Owner Review : Iconic, functional and adventurous

The Addiesdave SD1970 Blue, often affectionately called the "Blue Turtle," is an automatic diver's watch that pays homage to the iconic Seiko 6105, popularized by Martin Sheen in the film "Apocalypse Now." Here's a detailed description of this model: Aesthetics and Case: * Case Shape: It features the Seiko 6105's signature "cushion" or "turtle" shape, with short, sloping lugs that ensure excellent wrist comfort despite its size. * Case Material: 316L stainless steel, offering strength and corrosion resistance. The finishes alternate between brushed on the top and polished on the sides, adding a touch of elegance. * Case Diameter: Approximately 43.8 mm (excluding the crown), which gives it a noticeable presence on the wrist without being excessively large thanks to the case shape and the short lug-to-lug distance (approximately 46.8 mm). * Case Thickness: Approximately 13.5 mm. * Bezel: Unidirectional, 120 clicks, with a blue ceramic insert. It features luminous markers (BGW9 for blue luminescence) for optimal readability in low-light conditions. The bezel provides a good grip. * Crown: Screw-down and protected by shoulders, contributing to the watch's water resistance. It is signed with the Addiesdave logo. * Case Back: Screw-down, 316L stainless steel, with polished and brushed finishes. Dial and Hands: * Dial Color: A sunburst blue, creating beautiful light reflections. Its intensity can vary depending on the lighting. * Indexes: Applied, in various shapes (square and rectangular) with a generous application of luminous material (often Swiss C3 Super-LumiNova for green luminescence). * Hands: Diver-style, with a stubby hour hand and a sword-shaped minute hand. The second hand features a lollipop (luminous circle). The hands are also filled with luminous material for excellent nighttime visibility. * Date window: Positioned at 3 o'clock, sometimes with a white border. * Markings: The dial displays the brand logo (Addiesdave), the word "Automatic," and the water resistance (200m or 20 ATM). Movement: * Movement type: Automatic, usually the Seiko NH35A, a reliable and robust movement with 24 jewels, a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, and a power reserve of approximately 41 hours. It is also manually wound and features a stop-seconds (hacking) function. Bracelet: * Material: Several options are available, including a three-link stainless steel bracelet (with a milled buckle and micro-adjustments on V2 versions), a rubber waffle strap, or other types of rubber or canvas straps. The quality of the steel bracelet can vary and is sometimes considered the weak point of the watch by some users. * Lug width: 20 mm, offering a wide variety of compatible strap options. Other Features: * Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective (AR) coating, providing excellent scratch resistance and good readability. * Water resistance: 200 meters (20 ATM), making it suitable for diving and other water sports. * Luminescence: Very good thanks to the use of Super-LumiNova on the indexes, hands, and bezel, ensuring long-lasting visibility in the dark. In summary, the blue Addisdave SD1970 is an attractive and affordable automatic diver's watch that offers excellent value for money. It impresses with its iconic watchmaking design, robust construction, reliable movement, and capable diving characteristics. The blue color of its sunburst dial and ceramic bezel give it a distinctive and popular marine aesthetic.