Improved 5KX? In-Depth Unboxing of Cadisen C8220 Diver

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This new diver from Cadisen delivers a familiar case and dial, but with smaller dimensions, a sapphire crystal, and a screw-down crown with 200m of water resistance! And the price comes in at under $100 USD...much cheaper than any of the 5KX options currently being sold, and with improved specs. Check out all the features, and where the Cadisen falls short, in this extensive unboxing video of the Cadisen C8220.
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Chapters:
00:00 Unboxing
01:07 First Impressions
03:54 Measurements
04:47 Specifications
06:15 Bezel Inspection
07:42 Movement + Dial Closeups
08:45 Luminescence
09:42 8 Inch Wrist Shot
10:44 Availability
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@SpaceG95 5 ай бұрын

Great pick up! Really dig the orange dial, simple yet loads of fun 😁

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely...this orange is dynamic! Very fun, and at an affordable price.

@brucecoleman7412 21 күн бұрын

I have watches with and without cyclops. The problem with most cyclops is that you have to look at just the right angle to prevent the optical distortion from making them unreadable. Without a cyclops, the image is always clear.

@WatchWitt 21 күн бұрын

I prefer them, depending on the watch/dial. But if they start getting scratched up, they look terrible and actually prevent you from reading the date! This one is pretty big, so you don't have to find JUST the right angle like you were mentioning. Image is big, too!

@alllogosmemes5724 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the fantastic review on this watch, I love that orange dial so much, I bought the watch because of your review of it! 👌

@WatchWitt 4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! Enjoy...it's a beauty!

@watchfinds3104 5 ай бұрын

I think this will be my first ever Cadisen...😂 Also really well put together video, well done, mate!

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

This is MY first Cadisen! Thanks for the compliment...the long form unboxing videos run long...I just talk....then have to find a way to edit down to 10 min or so! 😂

@allenb4823 5 ай бұрын

Great job Witt!

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@gorillasinthewrist 5 ай бұрын

Great review, will watch for it in the sales…

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

Thanks....it was $66 the other day!

@felo6035 5 ай бұрын

Great review Witt. LOVE that orange 🍊 😍 🧡 For the price this is an awesome everyday knockaround watch. Dont think one can ask for much more for US$100.

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

It's electric! Love how the sunray can be matte at certain angles, then come to life in others. Definitely a great beater, or maybe introduction to automatic for some.

@felo6035 5 ай бұрын

@@WatchWitt Absolutely and good point 👍

@walkaroundwatches 5 ай бұрын

Can see why this is so popular. Love that orange!

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

I thought it would be that flat, bright dive watch orange, so I was a little surprised when I saw the electric orange sunburst. It really takes on different colors at different angles/light.

@walkaroundwatches 5 ай бұрын

@@WatchWitt I've never owned one... just that orange is making it sooooo tempting! (and the cost too)

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

@carnagewatches They were £52 the other day! So watch the sales...

@walkaroundwatches 5 ай бұрын

@@WatchWitt £52 is just insane 😱

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

Why wouldn't you pick it up as a beater at that price, right?! They're enabling us! 😂

@brianmsahin 3 ай бұрын

I'm seeing this one late Witt. Excellent review ! I would love to see this style as a GMT with an NH34. Steeldive have one but the dial markers are printed and the hands less refined. This Cadisen has a dial that rivals the Seiko. I'll forgive the pressed clasp as Seiko has it too for multiple times the price. I have this particular orange Seiko 5 GMT original but if Cadisen make the blue dial GMT, I'll be ordering it, particularly if they add a couple of layers of lume ! I will say though, my Seiko does line up but I bought it in person at a Seiko boutique so I was able to check it before parting with the cash.

@WatchWitt 3 ай бұрын

It's a pretty good bet they'll make a GMT, like you mentioned, unless they feel like they're on the backside of the GMT wave. This dial IS really nice. They just need improved lume...this has nothing on Lumi-Brite!

@WrongTimeWatch 5 ай бұрын

Nice looking watch and specs, would be even better with their own original design though.

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

I wonder if most of these Hong Kong manufacturers have to start with an homage, to gain attention, then have hopes of releasing their own designs as popularity grows. I feel like most stay in the homage game. Didn't Cadisen START with original designs?

@rarekid740 2 ай бұрын

Great review, i own one in blue. Some obvious compromises, but for a 1/4 of the price of the original im not complaining. And the dimensions and specs are what seiko should've made, hits that sweet spot between the skx 007 (too big) and 013 (too small)

@WatchWitt 2 ай бұрын

Yes, exactly. Great to have the good looks, but not scared to beat it around a little.

@alllogosmemes5724 4 ай бұрын

Great video!!! Some people have said the crown guards dig into their wrist, and the crown was not good, you have any of there priblems?

@WatchWitt 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! No, I haven't had that issue. I do wear my watches above the bone, though. This wears identical to my Seiko SRPJ45 shown in the video, just a little smaller. The finishing on the underside of the crown guards IS a little more rough/pointy than the Seiko. I didn't notice it, but just checked after reading your comment.

@nedflanders3769 5 ай бұрын

Seriously, Seiko should be embarrassed.

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

Haha! Or at least flattered! We need LumiBrite in this one, though...

@bulentcetin2551 3 ай бұрын

Parlak yan yüzey çok zayıf kordon ayarı yapılırken çizildi uzun süre kullanabileceğimi sanmıyorum

@WatchWitt 3 ай бұрын

Olur. Ancak bu kaliteli bir bütçe saati olduğu için uzun sürecek.

@MegaRich7 5 ай бұрын

Shame about the Cyclops

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

Just wait...you'll knock it off eventually! 😂

@jontpt 5 ай бұрын

Lume sucks - next!

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

Haha! Seiko definitely wins with LumiBrite. After having the watch a couple of days since I unboxed this, I can say that while it fades quickly it was still legible in the early morning hours. But I'm with you...doesn't dazzle me with brightness. THIS is a lume whore's friend: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btyFoJaJ19bbmGQ.html

@jontpt 5 ай бұрын

@@WatchWitt Thing is, there are plenty of other watches out there with great lume at around the same price, so for me at least it's a deal breaker.

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

What "best lume" watches do you recommend at about $100?

@jontpt 5 ай бұрын

Steeldive or Addiesdive Willards are awesome, and other models from both brands are usually outstanding, lume-wise at least.

@WatchWitt 5 ай бұрын

I can attest to the STEELDIVE SD1970. That's one of the reasons I mentioned it in the video. Imagine if Cadisen had gone after the lume with a passion? I feel like we're not the norm, but there are plenty of us lume freaks out here!