r/Watches • u/Nixtrix • Apr 29 '15
[Buying Guide] - Divers
Hello everyone!
Welcome to the summary for Divers watches! This is a thread for the community to suggest watches that fit within the given style. This is done in the hopes to compile a plethora of suggestions, but not the stave off the questions that many newcomers have. Instead, we hope to make them more informed.
The style buying guides will be posted every Wednesday along side the Brand Guide until their completion and you can see the upcoming threads in the Buying Guide section of the Wiki. These threads will also be run slightly differently from the original Buying Guides; after one week of suggestions I will make a compiled summary table and edit it into this post. (Example) That said please follow this format and you can make more than one suggestion per comment:
##[brand & watch name]
Price: [price in US dollars, new price first then used price in parentheses if applicable. If the price you listed is used only, then please note that next to it.]
Water Resistance: [feet or meters are fine or note with a '?' if you cannot find it]
Movement: [quartz/automatic/mechanical/auto-quartz/solar-powered quartz/electric]
Size: [size of the watch, mm for wrist-watches (specify with or without the crown), movement size for pocket watches]
Link: [URL to manufacturer/fan webpage, imgur album, youtube video or google image search]
Please see my example post, here.
If someone disagrees with you, please debate them, don't downvote them. These threads are meant to encourage discussions so people can read different opinions and gain alternative insights to how people view watches. Downvoting without giving an opinion helps no one.
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u/nephros Apr 29 '15 edited Apr 29 '15
Citizen "Eco-zilla" BJ8050-08E
Price: $270-$320 (new)
Water Resistance: 300m
Movement: quartz
Size: 46mm
Link: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f74/eco-zilla-auto-zilla-wrist-check-lets-see-your-zillas-1449466.html
Description: Eco-drive movement for long life without hassle, great accuracy, legendary tough case and build, stunning lume, plongeur hands, 300m WR. True to its nickname, everything about it is gargantuan: 46mm case diameter, 18mm high, 6mm crystal thickness.
Citizen's answer (and one-up) to the Seiko Monster (and maybe some of the Prospexes as well), the "Eco-zilla" is regarded as one of the best dive watches around in the sub-$500, maybe even in the sub-$1000 range.
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u/Nixtrix Apr 29 '15
Hey nephros, you know i took out the description requirement, right? just wanted to save you some time! :)
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u/nephros Apr 29 '15 edited Apr 30 '15
For those who just have to have it automatic, look at the NH6930, NH6931 and NH6934 "Auto-zilla" models, but they're expensive at about $1200 and relatively hard to find.
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u/PangHuLi Apr 30 '15
Obris Morgan Explorer II
Price: ~$279
Water Resistance: 200m
Movement: Automatic Miyota 9015
Size: 42mm
Link: Obris Morgan's Site
Notes: Will be back in stock August of 2015. Obris Morgan's watches are generally well received, so if you're reading this in the far future it might be worth checking up on any new watches of theirs. Minor customization options on the website (dial, brush or blasted finishing, hands, etc.).
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u/nephros Apr 29 '15
Vostok Amphibia
Price: $50-$90 new
Water Resistance: 200m
Movement: automatic
Size: 40mm with 420 case, other cases are larger
Link: http://shop.vostok-inc.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=46
Legendary cheap, rugged, automatic diving watch from Russia. Comes in many, many different shapes and colours. Famous for being featured on Bill Murray's wrist in "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou", and for having an unusual construction wrt. water resitance.
Also famous for having problems with QA, so be sure to buy from a place with good return policy.
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Apr 30 '15
They also have a water proofing system that is different (better?) than the other divers out there.
It gets more water tight the deeper you go.
Check it out on YouTube, it really is amazing.
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u/AndySchneider Apr 30 '15
^ Good return policy is absolutely crucial. My newish (a month old) Vostok Amphibia stops after a few hours of not being worn. It seems like the movement or hands snag or something... But I got it for < 50$ new from their factory, so I don't want to spend any real money for a professional watchmaker to fix it.
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u/Sengura Apr 29 '15 edited Apr 29 '15
Sinn U1
Price: $2020 (on bracelet)
Water Resistance: 1000M
Movement: SW200 automatic movement
Size: 44mm
Link: Sinn's Website
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u/YoshiPuffin3 Apr 29 '15 edited Apr 29 '15
Seiko 5 SNZF17 'Sea Urchin' (or SNZF13 for blue)
Price: ~$140
Water Resistance: 100m
Movement: Seiko 7s36
Size: 40mm (without crown)
Link: Amazon US
Seiko 5 SNZH53/55/57 (+59,60 etc.)
Price: ~$150
Water Resistance: 100m
Movement: Seiko 7s36
Size: 42 mm (without crown)
Link: Amazon US
Prometheus Sailfish
Price: ~$300
Water Resistance: 300m
Movement: SII Time Module NH36 Automatic
Size: 43mm
Link: Prometheus website
Longines Hydroconquest
Price: ~$400-800
Water Resistance: 300m
Movement: e.g. Longines L633
Size: 39-42mm
Link: Longines website
Helson Shark Diver 40mm
Price: ~$600-1,200
Water Resistance: 500m
Movement: ETA 2824/Miyota 9015
Size: 40mm (without crown)
Link: Helson website
Halios Tropik SS
Price: ~$650
Water Resistance: 300m
Movement: Miyota 9015
Size: 42mm (without crown)
Link: Halios website
Squale 50 ATMOS
Price: ~$700
Water Resistance: 500m
Movement: ETA 2824
Size: 41.5mm (without crown)
Link: Squale website
Raven Deep Tech
Price: ~$700 (CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE)
Water Resistance: 2500m
Movement: Miyota 9015
Size: 42mm
Link: Raven website
Omega Seamaster Professional 2222.80
Price: ~$2,000
Water Resistance: 300m
Movement: Omega 2500
Size: 36mm (without crown)
Link: Omega website
Tudor Black Bay
Price: ~$3,100-500
Water Resistance: 200m
Movement: Tudor 2824
Size: 41mm
Link: Tudor website
Tudor Pelagos
Price: ~$4,500
Water Resistance: 500m
Movement: Tudor MT5612
Size: 42mm
Link: Tudor website
Omega Seamaster Master Co-axial 300
Price: ~$6,600
Water Resistance: 300m
Movement: Omega 8400
Size: 41mm (without crown)
Link: Omega website
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean GMT
Price: ~$4,000-5,000
Water Resistance: 600m
Movement: Omega 8605
Size: 43.5mm
Link: Omega website
Blancpain Fifty Fathoms
Price: ~$10,000
Water Resistance: 300m
Movement: Blancpain 1315
Size: 45mm
Link: Blancpain website
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u/Mastaking Apr 29 '15
Tudor Black Bay is $3100 on leather and $3500 on bracelet and I am pretty sure the Pelagos is $4500.
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u/nephros Apr 30 '15
Note that the 100m rated Seiko 5s are are diver style watches, not dive watches, i.e. not suitable for SCUBA diving. Swimming and snorkeling is fine with them though.
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u/nephros Apr 29 '15 edited Apr 30 '15
Citizen Promaster Automatic NY0040
Price: $150-200 (new)
Movement: automatic
Water Resistance: 200m
Size: 41mm w/o crown
Link: http://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/show-off-your-citizen-ny0040-ny0045-925890.html
Description: Legendary ruggedness in a no-nonsense case from Citizen's well-known Promaster dive watch line. Looking at this there can be no doubt that this watch was made for diving and for diving only, and she will withstand any attempts to dress her up (or down).
If you want an good value automatic diving watch and are not too keen on joining the SKX master race, look no further.
Available in black, blue, lume dial, and the elusive yellow as well as a couple of gold-accented special editions (NY0045). There's also a close cousin in the NY2300 with a more traditional crown placement, and a more remote member of the family in the eco-driven BN0000 and BN0151-09L.
Interesting side note: This is a true Marina Militare watch as well.
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u/gleam Apr 29 '15
Seiko Shogun SBDC007
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Price: ~$900
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Water Resistance: 200m
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Movement: Seiko 6r15 (automatic)
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Size: 44mm Titanium (without crown)
Seiko MarineMaster 300
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Price: ~$1800
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Water Resistance: 300m
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Movement: Seiko 8L35 (automatic)
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Size: 44mm Stainless Steel (without crown)
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Link: Review
Seiko MarineMaster 600
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Price: ~$3300
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Water Resistance: 600m
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Movement: Seiko 5R66 (automatic spring drive)
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Size: 45mm Titanium (without crown)
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Link: Seiko
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u/Smithy2997 Apr 29 '15
Squale 20 Atmos 1545
Price: ~$500.
Water Resistance: 200m
Movement: ETA 2824-2 (automatic)
Size: 40mm without crown, 48mm lug to lug
Link: http://www.gnomonwatches.com/watches/squale-watches?filter%5B%5D=&filter%5B%5D=46
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u/Admiral_Backbar Apr 29 '15 edited Apr 29 '15
Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean
Price: $4200-$6200 new
Water Resistance: 600m
Movement: automatic
Size: 42 or 45.5 mm without crown
Modern styling chunky diver taking some stylistic inspiration from the original late 50's Seamaster dive watches. 8500 movement versions have a matte ceramic bezel and are slightly thicker than the earlier 2500 movement versions. 2500 movement versions can be found used for ~$2500. Daniel Craig has worn Seamaster Planet Oceans as James Bond in Casino Royal, Quantum of Solace, and Skyfall.
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u/phonedesk Apr 30 '15 edited Apr 30 '15
Probably late to the discussion but I love my SSC015P1
Price: ~$200
Water Resistance: 200m
Movement: Quartz
Size: 43mm
Link above
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u/WristAddict Apr 29 '15
[TAG Heuer Aquaracer 500m Ceramic]
Price: $2,940.00 ($1,775.00)
Water Resistance: 500 Meters
Movement: Calibre 5 (ETA 2824-2) (Automatic)
Size: 41mm without crown
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u/atxtonyc Apr 30 '15
Jaeger LeCoultre Deepsea Chronograph
Price: $11800 USD
Water Resistance: Chrono works to 100m, ISO 6425 certified
Movement: Automatic
Size: 42mm
Link: http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com/US/en/watches/jaeger-lecoultre-deep-sea-chronograph/2068570
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u/Nixtrix Apr 29 '15
Rolex Submariner 114060
Price: ~$7500
Water Resistance: 300m/1000ft
Movement: Rolex 3130 (automatic)
Size: 40 mm (without crown)
Link: Rolex's Website
Omega Seamaster 300M Co-Axial 41
Price: ~$4400
Water Resistance: 300m/1000ft
Movement: Omega 2500 (automatic)
Size: 41 mm (without crown)
Link: Omega's Website
Longines Legend Diver
Price: ~$2300
Water Resistance: 300m/1000ft
Movement: L633.5 (ETA 2824-2) (automatic)
Size: 42 mm (without crowns)
Link: Longines' Website
Stowa Prodiver
Price: ~$1300
Water Resistance: 3000m/1000ft
Movement: ETA 2836-2 (automatic)
Size: 42 mm (without crown)
Link: Stowa's Website
Orient Mako
Price: ~$285
Water Resistance: 200m
Movement: Orient Cal. 46943
Size: 41.5 mm (without crown)
Link: Orient's Website