Addiesdive MY-H3 Automatic Review – Budget Horology Was Never The Same Again

Growing up in the ’90s meant fast cars, movie heroes, and the era of the Submariner — the ultimate symbol of cool. The Addiesdive MY-H3 Automatic leans into that legacy not by claiming deep-sea credentials, but by capturing what made the dive watch iconic in the first place: presence, proportion, and wrist appeal.
At around $90 before tax, it brings serious value: a fully stainless-steel case and bracelet, synthetic sapphire crystal and cyclops, a Seiko NH35 automatic movement, 200 m of water resistance, and a rugged-yet-refined build. It’s not a luxury diver — but it doesn’t try to be. It’s about honest capability, backed by solid components and unmistakable style.

Design & Case

The Addiesdive MY-H3 follows a classic diver silhouette — bold, purposeful, and confident on the wrist. The case measures 41 mm in diameter, with a height between 13–14 mm depending on the cyclops, and a lug-to-lug length of 53.2 mm due to its protruding male end links. Despite that measurement, down-turned lugs help it hug the wrist securely, even on smaller sizes like a 6½-inch wrist.

The 20 mm lug width tapers to 18 mm at the clasp, while the overall weight of 180 g gives it a reassuring presence. The stainless-steel case and bracelet mix brushed and polished surfaces: horizontal brushing across the top, polished case flanks, and neatly softened bevels that transition cleanly between them.
A 7 mm signed screw-down crown, protected by polished crown guards, threads smoothly with a notchy precision that feels much higher-end than expected. Flip the watch over, and a screw-down stainless-steel caseback carries fluted edges for grip and engraved text confirming the essentials — 200 m water resistance, full steel construction, and automatic movement.

Movement & Crown

Inside beats the Seiko NH35A — a 24-jewel, self-winding automatic movement running at 21,600 bph (6 beats per second) with a 41-hour power reserve. It hacks, hand-winds, and is renowned for reliability and easy servicing.

This isn’t a decorated caliber, but that’s the point — it’s built for endurance. The movement’s consistent accuracy and low maintenance make it the perfect match for a rugged everyday diver like this one. Combined with the secure screw-in crown and caseback, it anchors the MY-H3’s claim to true tool-watch durability.

Bezel

The 120-click unidirectional bezel features a polished black ceramic insert engraved with white numerals from zero to sixty and a lume-filled pip at 12 o’clock. The rotation is crisp and precise with satisfying clicks, though slightly muted in tone. There’s a hint of back-play, but nothing excessive for the price point.

The bezel slightly overhangs the case sides, improving grip and giving the watch a more assertive profile. It’s a detail that adds both visual and functional depth to the design — one of the many reasons this diver punches above its weight.

Bracelet

The three-link stainless-steel bracelet combines brushed outer links with polished center links, offering an appealing contrast. Push pins handle sizing — expected at this tier — while link articulation is smooth, with good fluidity and comfort on the wrist.

The double-pusher clasp locks securely and includes three micro-adjustments for fit. While it’s unsigned and features a pressed clasp wing rather than a milled one, it’s solid and reliable in daily wear. The male end links do extend the effective length, but the curved lugs compensate well, keeping the watch balanced.

Crystal & Dial

Topping the case is a flat synthetic sapphire crystal with an aligned synthetic sapphire cyclops over the 3 o’clock date window. Magnification is about 2×, slightly shy of the 2.5× seen on higher-end divers, but clarity and alignment are excellent.

Below, the glossy piano-black dial adds depth and contrast. A printed white minute track circles the perimeter just beneath the brushed rehaut, framing the classic Submariner-style indices — triangles at 12, rectangles at 6 and 9, and circular markers elsewhere. Branding is minimal: the Addiesdive logo under 12 and “Automatic / 200 M” above 6.
In darkness, the MY-H3 truly excels. Dual-level luminous application ensures the hands, hour markers, and even bezel numerals emit a bright, long-lasting blue glow — performance that rivals watches at several times the cost.

Summary

The Addiesdive MY-H3 is a watch that remembers why we fell in love with divers in the first place. It’s not about brand prestige or luxury finishing — it’s about toughness, value, and style that never ages. Between its sapphire crystal, ceramic bezel, NH35 movement, and 200 m depth rating, this is a fully equipped automatic for under $100 — a remarkable proposition in today’s market.
It wears with confidence, performs with reliability, and delivers genuine wrist presence. For anyone seeking a budget diver with authentic DNA and excellent lume, the Addiesdive MY-H3 is an easy recommendation.

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