Is This the Best-Looking Diver Under $300? IXDAO JD-X07S Brown Wave

The IXDAO JD-X07S combines a rich coffee-brown wave dial with the proportions and specifications of a serious dive watch. In this review, I take a close look at its oil-pressed dial, compact 39.5mm steel case, Seiko NH35A automatic movement, sapphire crystal, luminous ceramic bezel, Swiss BGW9 lume, tested 200-metre water resistance and distinctive 1970s-style bracelet with on-the-fly adjustment. The unusual dial and polished details make this IXDAO look far more expensive than its price suggests, but does the quality hold up when you examine it closely? I cover the finishing, bezel action, bracelet, wearability, accuracy and overall value to find out whether the JD-X07S is one of the most compelling Chinese divers under $300. Let me know in the comments what you think of the coffee-brown wave dial, and subscribe to On The Moonphase for more thoughtful watch reviews without the hype.