Addiesdive MY-O50S - Budget Tactical Bliss
If you’ve spent any time in the bargain-basement corners of the watch internet, you know Addiesdive usually deals in stainless steel desk-diver homages that punch well above their weight class. But then there’s the Addiesdive MY-050S.
This isn't a sub-mariner clone trying to act dignified at a dinner party. It’s an shameless, quartz-powered military homage—heavily inspired by Luminox—that looks like it was designed to survive a minor tactical skirmish, even if its actual specs suggest otherwise.
Here is what it’s actually like to live with a $25 tactical watch. Yes, I said $25 and for that price this watch is about as good as anything you will get and probably a lot better.
The Aesthetic: Tactical Overkill?
The first thing you notice about the MY-050S is its presence. At roughly 44mm wide, it doesn't whisper; it shouts. With its aggressive crown guards and bold dial layout—often sporting high-contrast orange or tactical black—it gives off serious "I dropship survival gear and man box subscription" energy.
The watch we tested is all stainless and the bracelet is better than some $300 watches we have reviewed recently. Depending on the model the case might not be solid stainless steel. Some are an alloy case finished with a dark sandblasted coating. It looks cool out of the box, though if you scrape it against a concrete wall, you might discover what metal is actually lurking under that tactical disguise. But for the price of a decent lunch, expecting solid block-forged titanium would be asking a bit much.
The Bezel and Crystal: Managing Expectations
The MY-050S comes with a 60-click unidirectional rotating bezel. Does it turn? Yes. Does it line up perfectly with the 12 o’clock index? That depends entirely on how generous the worker on assembly duty was feeling that day. Expect back-play and a slightly back-heavy action, but hey—it works if you need to time how long your pizza has been in the oven.
Over the dial sits a flat mineral crystal. No sapphire here, so try to avoid high-speed encounters with doorknobs.
The Party Trick: Lume (and the "Tubes")
From a distance, the indices look like tritium gas tubes—the kind high-end military watches use to glow continuously for 25 years without needing sunlight. Spoiler: They are not tritium tubes. They are painted faux-tube shapes filled with standard luminous paint.
However, because this is an Addiesdive, the lume is surprisingly good. Charge it up with a flashlight for five seconds, and it glows like a glowstick at a 1990s rave. It won't stay blindingly bright all night long, but for the first hour, it’s genuinely impressive.
Engine & Water Resistance
Under the hood sits a ultra-reliable Miyota 2115 quartz movement. It’s a workhorse. It ticks once per second, keeps accurate time, and the battery will probably outlive your interest in the watch.
As for water resistance? It’s rated for 50 meters with a push-in crown. Despite looking like an instrument used by SEAL Team 6, this watch is built for rainstorms, sink splashes, and shallow swimming. Do not take it deep-sea diving unless you want a very small, wrist-worn aquarium.
The Verdict
The Addiesdive MY-050S is pure, unadulterated fun. It’s heavy, aggressive-looking, keeps accurate time, and costs less than the NATO strap on a luxury watch. If you want a zero-guilt "beater" watch for working in the yard or hiking, it’s hard to complain.
Key Specifications
Movement: Miyota 2115 Quartz (Battery powered)
Case Material: Stainless or Sandblasted Alloy (316L Stainless Steel case back)
Case Diameter: ~44.4mm (Excluding crown)
Lug-to-Lug: ~50.5mm
Case Thickness: ~13.5mm – 15mm
Lug Width: 22mm
Crystal: Flat Hardened Mineral Glass
Bezel: 60-click unidirectional rotating bezel
Lume: Luminous paint on hands and hour markers (Faux-tube styling)
Water Resistance: 50 Meters / 5 ATM (Push-pull crown)
Strap Options: Nylon NATO strap or steel bracelet
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