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Need suggestions on a good dive watch <$200
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:18 am
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:18 am
I'm willing to buy used if that will help keep costs down. I was suggested Seiko, which I like overall, but it looks like the cheapest I can get is about $300.
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Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:25 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
I've had a citizen nighthawk eco drive for 5+ years that I love. It's not super fancy, but I wear it fishing, etc and it still looks great. Looks like you can get one for close to your price now a days.
CItizen
CItizen
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:26 am to speckledawg
Do you know if you can get a rubber strap for it? I should've put that in the OP.
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:29 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
Looks like there's some third party offerings. Looks pretty nice too.
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:33 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
Orient - Ray or Mako - dive looks
If you actually need a watch for diving then there are digital that are much better
If you actually need a watch for diving then there are digital that are much better
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:34 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
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was suggested Seiko
Best bang-for-buck auto out there by a mile IMO
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:39 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I saw this one and really like it even though it is out of my set price range.
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I was going to try to hit up some local pawn shops or jewelers/watch shops for any pre-owned merchandise.
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I was going to try to hit up some local pawn shops or jewelers/watch shops for any pre-owned merchandise.
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:53 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
You can get a good Timex Marathon digital for $50-$75. The one I've got is rated for 100 meters.
Posted on 8/16/20 at 10:56 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
Dive watch for the look or dive watch for durability?
I'm hard on watches. Hell I'm hard on everything. I have a few dead seikos in the watch box because of it. Either gouge the cases all up or hit them hard enough on the tractor or swimming, they stop working.
You can find used Pepsis like above for 170ish or so with a few bands on eBay.
About 6 months ago I bought a casio gw-5610b
Looks like a cheap casio, weighs four times as much, solar, updates time on atomic clock.
I have yet to even put a scratch on it.
I'm hard on watches. Hell I'm hard on everything. I have a few dead seikos in the watch box because of it. Either gouge the cases all up or hit them hard enough on the tractor or swimming, they stop working.
You can find used Pepsis like above for 170ish or so with a few bands on eBay.
About 6 months ago I bought a casio gw-5610b
Looks like a cheap casio, weighs four times as much, solar, updates time on atomic clock.
I have yet to even put a scratch on it.
This post was edited on 8/16/20 at 10:58 am
Posted on 8/16/20 at 11:11 am to X123F45
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Dive watch for the look or dive watch for durability?
A bit of both. If you can't be the part, you need to look the part.
Seriously, I like watches, I have about 7 right now. I'm actually going to take diving lessons soon (want to dive between the tectonic plates in Iceland) and just wanting a new watch, so why not a dive watch.
Posted on 8/16/20 at 11:12 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
Haven’t dive computers made actual watches?
Posted on 8/16/20 at 11:21 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
For looks/style or actually diving?
I don't think anyone used dive watches any more for diving
I don't think anyone used dive watches any more for diving
Posted on 8/16/20 at 11:28 am to LSUSUPERSTAR
A friend of mine has a Casio dive watch and it still functions fine after 35 years.
I have an Invicta Sub Aqua gold tone. Sam’s Club has them for under $200 now. They used to be priced near $300.
I have an Invicta Sub Aqua gold tone. Sam’s Club has them for under $200 now. They used to be priced near $300.
Posted on 8/16/20 at 12:33 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Maybe a few Luminox out there under 300
Posted on 8/16/20 at 1:17 pm to mylsuhat
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I don't think anyone used dive watches any more for diving
I can't imagine diving without a computer. Dive watches had their place I guess, but I can't think of a reason to use one now. And a dive computer can be had for sub $200.
OP, if you want to look the part, go buy some split fins and a Shearwater.
Posted on 8/16/20 at 1:43 pm to DownSouthDave
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and a Shearwater.
Always the right answer ;) I have two.
To the OP: don't get a dive watch for diving.
Posted on 8/16/20 at 2:17 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
One answer only.
Seiko SKX007 or 009.
It checks every box very well. Near your budget (used $150). Very durable and tough. Good looking. 300m rating. Very well known to wristwatch collectors and celebrated as an excellent watch but not flashy or crazy. Automatic movement so no batteries to go bad. I have beat the shite out of mine repeatedly to the point I would not sell it but it still runs great. Also there is definite resale value if you ever decide you don’t want it.
As others have mentioned it’s not a primary dove tool anymore but great swimming, fishing, working with hands, in the woods, etc... and as backup when diving.
Short of dropping serious coin on a Submariner, it’s my recommendation,
Seiko SKX007 or 009.
It checks every box very well. Near your budget (used $150). Very durable and tough. Good looking. 300m rating. Very well known to wristwatch collectors and celebrated as an excellent watch but not flashy or crazy. Automatic movement so no batteries to go bad. I have beat the shite out of mine repeatedly to the point I would not sell it but it still runs great. Also there is definite resale value if you ever decide you don’t want it.
As others have mentioned it’s not a primary dove tool anymore but great swimming, fishing, working with hands, in the woods, etc... and as backup when diving.
Short of dropping serious coin on a Submariner, it’s my recommendation,
This post was edited on 8/16/20 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 8/16/20 at 2:23 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Love the SKX series.
My 009 had been everywhere and is good as new
My 009 had been everywhere and is good as new
Posted on 8/16/20 at 2:32 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
Posted on 8/16/20 at 3:21 pm to LSUSUPERSTAR
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I'm willing to buy used if that will help keep costs down. I was suggested Seiko, which I like overall, but it looks like the cheapest I can get is about $300.
Is this for diving or looks?
I would consider a Glycene Combat Sub in the price range you are in and never look back, 200 meters water resistant and powered by a Swiss automatic movement is a damn fine deal.
Ebay will have them new around $300
Everybody has a Seiko especially the SKX.
If you really want to save a bit of cash and just get something that will work a Seiko 5 Diver would do, they run around $150.
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