Addiesdive AD2514 Review – The Budget Diver That Won’t Quit
Every few months, Addiesdive revisits one of its most popular budget divers — the familiar “My H3” — with a few subtle but meaningful changes. The latest iteration, the Addiesdive AD2514, may look familiar at a glance, but it quietly redefines what’s possible under the fifty-dollar mark. The brand keeps what worked — the full stainless-steel construction, screw-down hardware, and 200 m water resistance — while introducing a new wave-pattern dial, refreshed hands, and crisp applied indices. It’s an incremental update, sure, but one that reflects Addiesdive’s growing sense of refinement in the budget category.
Addiesdive AD2514 – Qquartz Diver Watch
Design & Case
Dimensions & Fit
The Addiesdive AD2514’s case measures 41 mm in diameter and 13 mm thick without the cyclops, increasing to 14.5 mm with it fitted. Lug-to-lug comes in at 48 mm, but the male end links extend that to 53.5 mm, giving the watch a broad stance on the wrist. On a 6.5-inch wrist, there’s a touch of overhang, but on 7 inches and up, it sits squarely and assertively.
Case Finish & Build
It’s a fully stainless-steel build with a polished flat flank and a brushed/polished mix across surfaces. The overhanging bezel lip adds both presence and practicality, while the fluted screw-down caseback reinforces its dive-watch credentials. The watch feels solid in hand, with proportions that lean more toward toolish confidence than dressy subtlety — and for this category, that’s exactly the point.
Movement & Crown
At its heart, the Addiesdive AD2514 runs on the Japanese Miyota 2115 quartz movement, a simple and reliable caliber offering a three-year battery life and one-pulse-per-second operation.
Crown Action
Crown action is surprisingly precise for a quartz piece: the 6.8 mm screw-down crown feels deliberate and positive, with distinct detents for date and time setting. There’s no play or lag here — the tactile response is clean and mechanical, a reminder that even budget quartz watches can deliver satisfying feedback when executed properly.
Bezel
The 120-click unidirectional bezel is a step above what the price might suggest. The ceramic black insert is polished to a high gloss, featuring crisp white markings that are fully luminous with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. Each click lands softly, with a smooth, slightly lighter resistance than expected — deliberate and easy to operate without feeling loose.
There’s no back-play, the motion is even throughout, and the scalloped edge with brushed facets provides confident grip whether wet or dry. It’s an area where Addiesdive clearly invested extra attention; compared to earlier My H3 versions, the tactile refinement is noticeable.
Bracelet
Addiesdive keeps to its proven three-link stainless-steel bracelet, pairing brushed outers with polished center links and flanks. It’s held together by push pins instead of screws, but articulation is fluid, and comfort is excellent for the price. The double-pusher clasp includes three micro-adjustments and a pressed swing arm, providing practicality without pretense. There’s a slight stretch in the links — expected at this tier — yet the visual balance and finishing elevate the experience above its cost bracket.
Crystal & Dial
Front and center sits a flat mineral crystal with underside anti-reflective coating that flashes purple and blue hues in direct light. The Cyclops lens at three o’clock rises 1.5 mm above the surface, offering roughly 2× magnification. It’s not sapphire, and scratches will come with time, but at this price the inclusion of AR treatment and magnification is commendable.
Beneath it, the sloped rehaut matches the dial color and carries a printed minute track. The wave-pattern dial itself fades from silver at the center to black at the edges, creating subtle depth. Applied baton indices, thicker at 6, 9, and 12, complement baton-style hands that taper to fine points.
Dial Layout & Lume
The chrome seconds hand ends in a luminous triangle, while the BGW9 lume extends across the bezel, indices, and hands — impressively bright and evenly applied, outperforming many watches even at twice the price. The lume performance is comparable to that of Seestern Sub600T homage even.
Summary
The Addiesdive AD2514 doesn’t reinvent the affordable diver, but it perfects the formula in small but meaningful ways. The improved bezel, handsome wave dial, and class-leading lume make it a standout in the sub-$50 category. It’s still every bit a tool watch, but one with a touch of refinement and genuine tactile satisfaction. If you’re looking for a tough, good-looking quartz diver that delivers honest value, the AD2514 is a reminder that sometimes the smallest updates make the biggest difference. Check out other ultra-affordable diver watches we reviewed HERE.
Specifications Table
- Movement: Miyota 2115 Quartz
- Case Diameter: 41 mm
- Thickness: 13 mm (14.5 mm with Cyclops)
- Lug-to-Lug: 48 mm
- Water Resistance: 200 m
- Crystal: Flat Mineral with AR and Cyclops
- Bezel: 120-Click Ceramic with BGW9 Lume
- Bracelet: 3-Link Stainless Steel
