Addiesdive MY-H10 Review – Budget NH35 Diver That Feels 10x The Price
Few brands deliver as much watch for the money as Addiesdive. The Addiesdive MY-H10 continues that legacy — a full-steel automatic diver priced at just $100 ex tax, boasting specs that many watches at triple the price can’t match.
With a ceramic bezel insert, synthetic sapphire crystal, 200 m water resistance, and the trusted Seiko NH35 automatic movement, this is a heavyweight diver that balances sheer presence with thoughtful design. Addiesdive proves once again that value doesn’t have to mean compromise.
Design & Case
The MY-H10 is unapologetically bold. It measures 44 mm in diameter, 13.9 mm thick, and a substantial 54.5 mm lug-to-lug, mainly due to its male end links. The watch tips the scale at just under 200 g, giving it the reassuring heft of a professional tool watch.
Yet its design sophistication keeps it from feeling clumsy. The case features multi-layer finishing — a polished undercut hugging the wrist, a slim brushed mid-band, and an upper polished bevel that flows into the tall bezel. The visual interplay of textures gives the watch sculpted depth rarely seen at this price.
The coin-edge bezel is recessed into the east–west flanks but rises fully at the lugs, emphasizing the vertical geometry. Combined with the unprotected 4 o’clock screw-down crown (7 mm, fully signed), the layout feels modern and ergonomic. The crown action is smooth, threading confidently without resistance.
On the wrist, the aggressively down-turned lugs and slightly inverted hooded end links allow this large diver to sit securely even on smaller wrists — including a 6.5-inch wrist with minimal overhang. The overall impression is of purposeful bulk refined by precise ergonomics.
Bezel
The 120-click unidirectional bezel is one of the MY-H10’s highlights. The tall polished coin-edge grip is deeply knurled and easy to operate with gloves. Action is on the lighter side, crisp and uniform with minimal back-play and perfect alignment at twelve.
The ceramic insert features bold white numerals and a lume-filled triangle pip, all of which glow in darkness. It’s both a design statement and a functional feature — glossy, legible, and tactilely satisfying.
Bracelet & Clasp
Addiesdive fits the MY-H10 with a solid stainless-steel bracelet that uses a single-link construction disguised as a three-link pattern. This keeps tolerances tight and rattle-free while maintaining a classic aesthetic. Most surfaces are brushed for durability, with polished slivers inset between segments to catch light subtly without attracting fingerprints.
The bracelet integrates seamlessly into the case with well-fitted male end links. At the clasp, you’ll find a double-pusher deployant with three micro-adjustments. The internal wing is pressed, not milled — a minor cost-cutting measure that doesn’t detract from overall quality. It feels secure, practical, and appropriate for the watch’s tool-first design.
Crystal & Dial
Capping the watch is a synthetic sapphire crystal — slightly domed, beautifully clear, and highly scratch-resistant. It magnifies the richness of the green sunburst dial, which shifts from deep forest to bright emerald under changing light.
Applied chrome-framed indices mark each hour: a triangle at twelve, elongated batons at six and nine, and circular markers elsewhere. A framed date window at three integrates neatly without breaking symmetry.
All dial printing is in crisp white, including the Addiesdive logo at twelve and “Automatic – 200 m” above six. The proportions are well judged — the wide ceramic bezel keeps the dial balanced, never bloated. It’s worth placing this model within the wider landscape of similar releases.
When the lights go down, the dual-lume setup steals the show: both the applied indices and ceramic bezel markings emit a vivid blue BGW9 glow. It’s bright, long-lasting, and evenly applied — easily competing with Steeldive’s best lume work.
Movement & Crown
Inside beats the Seiko NH35 automatic — a 24-jewel, 21,600 bph movement with hacking, hand-winding, and roughly 42 hours of power reserve. It’s reliable, accurate, and time-tested, providing smooth sweep motion and easy servicing.
The screw-down crown is large, intuitive, and perfectly positioned for comfort at 4 o’clock. Operation is precise, threading feels buttery, and engagement clicks cleanly into each setting.
Caseback & Water Resistance
A solid stainless-steel screw-down caseback seals the watch to 200 m water resistance. The engraving is neatly executed with specifications arranged around the perimeter — simple, legible, and professional.
Summary
The Addiesdive MY-H10 is the quintessential budget diver — large, handsome, and over-spec’d. For $100, you get sapphire, ceramic, NH35 reliability, and dual lume wrapped in a thoughtfully detailed case design.
It’s heavy, yes, but intentionally so. The ergonomics, finishing, and tactile quality make it a standout in the sub-$100 automatic diver segment. Addiesdive didn’t just build a watch that looks the part — they built one that performs far beyond expectation. This watch competes directly with others in a similar pricing bracket, each offering its own strengths.
Specifications Table
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Addiesdive MY-H10 |
| Case Diameter | 44 mm |
| Case Thickness | 13.9 mm |
| Lug-to-Lug | 54.5 mm |
| Weight | ≈ 200 g |
| Lug Width | 22 mm |
| Case Material | Stainless steel (polished + brushed) |
| Crown | 4 o’clock screw-down, signed, 7 mm |
| Crystal | Synthetic sapphire |
| Bezel | 120-click unidirectional, polished coin-edge, ceramic insert, luminous triangle pip |
| Movement | Seiko NH35 automatic, 24 jewels, 21,600 bph, 42 h power reserve |
| Dial | Green sunburst, applied indices, framed date at 3 o’clock |
| Lume | BGW9 blue on dial + ceramic bezel |
| Bracelet | Solid stainless steel, single-link construction, brushed / polished |
| Clasp | Double-pusher deployant, pressed wing, 3 micro-adjustments |
| Water Resistance | 200 m |
| Approx. Price | ≈ $100 (ex. tax) |
