Reply With QuoteIt's down to either this
This...
Or this..
This is the citizen model I'm referring to..
It's down to either this
This...
Or this..
I know, but a 300m WR rating is more than enough to dive deeper than most people on this forum ever willOriginally Posted by seikopath
To me , diver doesn't just indicate a certain amount of wr but a 60 min timing bezel
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There's only one choice out of those . I'll let you guess which .It's down to either this
This...
Or this..
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
I'm guessing the TSAR?
I'm still quite intrigued with the Eco drive though.. Apparently those issued with them swear by them...
The PRS 18-Q is sold by our host, Eddie, here
It looks like this
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that is a cool looking diver..
You are spoilt for choice when it comes to reasonably priced divers watches.
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There are lots to choose from.
Can you name them all in the pic?You are spoilt for choice when it comes to reasonably priced divers watches.
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There are lots to choose from.
I can spot a seiko and two marathons.. but the one in the middle with the rubber strap with large gaps in looks cool...
From the top, and left to right:
Sinn U1 (they are bullet proof)
Vintage Zodiac red dot, (identical to Heuer with full lume tritium dial and similar case to CWC diver)
Vintage Seiko 6309 (with mas 62 style dial and hands).
The blue one is a Helson Sharkmaster 600. (homage to the Ploprof). Great watch for the money and the lume is nuclear.
Marathon JSAR,
Marathon MSAR,
CWC,
Seiko 007 (worth a look as it the best value for money diver watch out there IMHO).
All are auto bar the zodiac and JSAR
Some of the boutique brands (e.g. our hosts brands and Helson) offer great watches for not a lot of money and are well worth a look. A PRS 18A and PRS 82 are on my target list.
Let us know what you choose
Last edited by Sinnlover; 23rd October 2014 at 11:53.
Thanks,
some totally gorgeous vintage divers there..
Im wearing my Seiko Monster black on the 007 nato strap today.. that looks superb on - and the Lume is great also.seiko monster.jpg
This may seem strange - but before i commit to buying my new diver/beater watch..
I wanted to look in sales corner - but don't have enough posts to view.
Im around 19 posts off..
anyone have anything like this for sale?
failing that ill post 19 times on this thread to get my post count up lol
Seems like a good idea.
a very good idea...Seems like a good idea.
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very very good idea...
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a great idea in fact.. as im sure that there are some well kept, mint watches for sale on there..
A note of caution about the Marathon SAR quartz diver, if you think you might like it try very hard to see one in person, a lot of people recommending them here so it shouldn't be impossible. I had one, it was well built but one of the most underwhelming watches I ever owned, quite frankly I hated the damned thing.
I gave it to a good friend in the US Army after an exchange programme, he liked it and wears it. It is one of the few watches I ever gave up that I will not miss.
It's a personal taste thing like Marmite but it is not all that obvious from images you might see.
If you cannot find one Victrinox make a very similar watch with the same case and bezel.
Why Oh Why!
There you've done it. Now I want a tritium dialled watch green & blue
Why Oh Why are the these not available in 38 to 40 mm? With my 6.5 wrist I don't think I can carry off 42 or 44 mm watches.
All the designs I like are 42 or 44 mm
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Don't fixate on diameter, it's more the lug-lug measurement and design profile that is a problem for smaller wrists, if you're more round than wide and thin.
Post #20 got the right answer. What's the point of having a watch like an SD and not wearing it? After the first itty bitty mark you wont notice the rest. My CWC is as almost pristine, to my eye..........
F.T.F.A.
I appreciate that - someone else has said its very love it or hate it.. so i will check it out.
On the other hand.. I have today seem my mates Issued Citizen Eco - and i was quite impressed at how tough, and heavyish it was for its small cost. and the lume is a blueish green, which shines just as bright, and just as long as my best lumed Tag Heuer Aqauracer!
that watch is creeping up the want list.. fast!
I agree with that - what type of watch are you thinking? Luminox i think may seem cheap to most - but the 3003 blue navy seal watch ive had for 5 years has never faulted, never needed a battery or anything. and i have given it hell.. and not a single scratch to the mineral glass. The case is reinforced carbon fibre so takes a beating too...There you've done it. Now I want a tritium dialled watch green & blue
Why Oh Why are the these not available in 38 to 40 mm? With my 6.5 wrist I don't think I can carry off 42 or 44 mm watches.
All the designs I like are 42 or 44 mm
I am so leaning towards the 3081 Blackout - this watch is now bear grylls go to watch, and have seen him punish it on his adventures on tv recently.
dont worry about size - just try one on and if it fits all good!
my wrists are 6 3/4" and 42mm fit fine..
My Tag Aquaracer is 38mm and feels small when worn now.
let me know if you pull the trigger and buy a Tritium blue/green watch, and tell me which you settled on!
thanks,
Simon.
even if i hit 50 posts.. i still need to be a member for 60 days Plus...
is there any MODS that can fast track my sales corner approval??
I genuinely am a watch nut, and want to see what used deals are for sale on here before buying my next new watch?
Many thanks
Simon.
because if i damaged it i would cry. alot.Post #20 got the right answer. What's the point of having a watch like an SD and not wearing it? After the first itty bitty mark you wont notice the rest. My CWC is as almost pristine, to my eye..........
i do wear it.. mainly for business meetings, weekends on show, anytime i really can show it off...
my previous daily wear has been my luminox 3003 blue navy seal - and thats been a true legend of a watch.
How about the new tempest commodore:
Wornandwound review
there is only one moderator on here, St Edward of Swanbourne, and he doesnt do miracles. Sit tight, save the dough and brush up on the second hand clothing market in the meanwhile.
now that i love!
how much are these?
that website link doesnt work..
Go to wornandwound.com , there you see the review.
If you order now, they will go for 530€ which I know is above your budget but I think this is a quite unique watch for this price
Duly noted - Ill hit the 50 posts mark probably tonight. but the 60 day thing is a pain! :-)
I wear mine everywhere for everything. It took a hard dive with me this week off the bike but luckily escaped unscathed. Wrecked my gloves though!
Stick em on sc ' barely used , some damage to stitching 'I wear mine everywhere for everything. It took a hard dive with me this week off the bike but luckily escaped unscathed. Wrecked my gloves though!
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
I have to admit - I have bashed it a couple of times whilst drunk.. and it remains unscathed...I wear mine everywhere for everything. It took a hard dive with me this week off the bike but luckily escaped unscathed. Wrecked my gloves though!
but its my favourite watch, and saved long and hard for it... dont want to wreck it as want to make it a vintage Rolex to hand to my new born daughter on her 21st birthday.
so have it serviced before you give it to her
Now that I like, nice review too. But why o why is it 45mm, and there's me thinking the big trend is disappearing. Clearly not. I like 40mm, I love the look of the Pelagos too it features with but this is too big. Maybe I'll check it out next time im at the AD.
Sorry to butt in....carry on...
lol,
I too prefer 40mm or smaller.. Otherwise it's like wearing a clock!
I think the new Seiko SUN019 would be a good choice......
I have shortlisted the following
Nite MX10 39
Traser Classique translucent silver 39 GTLS only on 12 3 6 9
Traser P7292 Pulse 40
Traser Classic Black 40
Luminox is too big at 44. The smaller ones also have a disproportionately smaller dial. To be honest I'll wait & have a look in detail before pulling the trigger. The only 42 mm watch I have is the Seiko orange monster, the lugs on which are curved which does make it appear smaller. The lugs on the larger Luminox, Traser and Nite are all straight & I don't think I can carry them off. Whichever I choose will have a green dial (the brightest) will look at blue & orange later
Why don't you look at the luminox a.7051 that's a 38mm and suits well to smaller wrists that can't suit 44mm + watches.
In fact luminox marketed this as people with smaller wrists asked for it..
GTLS is blue not green
I would say I am flat rather than round ( my wrist not my waist) To be fair As I mentioned a 42 mm seiko orange monster seems fine. Wish I could try one before buying.
Are any of these classed as a diver, as the initial post requested?
If it were me OP I'd wear either your Sub or SD. I wear my new Sub everyday and I'm no desk diver. It's already a few scratches and its still a baby, its only 5 months old. Its what they're made for. No point it sat in a drawer staying pristine for the next person to enjoy. It'll take anything you throw at it.
So go on put your Sub on and enjoy it, it's the most versitile watch that'll put a smile on your face everyday
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I kind of rotate between my Tag Aquaracer (i love this watch, its so bomb proof and looks great.) subtle yet expensive-ish, Sub, Panerai and SD.Are any of these classed as a diver, as the initial post requested?
If it were me OP I'd wear either your Sub or SD. I wear my new Sub everyday and I'm no desk diver. It's already a few scratches and its still a baby, its only 5 months old. Its what they're made for. No point it sat in a drawer staying pristine for the next person to enjoy. It'll take anything you throw at it.
So go on put your Sub on and enjoy it, it's the most versatile watch that'll put a smile on your face everyday
if I know I am doing some really rough work, gardening etc, i use either my luminox 3003 or my gshock.
if anyone was to ask me what my favourite what was that I have - it would be my SD without a doubt.. but in close second, just for wearability and comfort and just all round bomproofness ( i know thats not a word) it would be my Tag Aqauracer.
looking at where you are - your a little to far away from me, otherwise you could have tried my black monster on. it does compliment a small wrist well due to the lugs.
one thing is though its case is polished.. not matt.. but it has that many contours and angles it looks matt unless you inspect it, meaning its great as scratches and scuffs dont show.
yes.. bugger.GTLS is blue not green
My 3003 luminox im wearing today is a 44mm but looks so small on.
Its perfect for large and small wrists and the blue dial looks great whilst wearing.
Always get compliments on it.
A mate of mine has had this next watch for over 5 years.
it cost him £30 when new, and its only ever needed a new strap which he swapped for a zulu..
please let me know your thoughts as a cheap ass daily beater!
Ok I'll probably get shouted down for this but here goes, Seiko 7548-7000.
You've got some great watches listed here, all tough enough really for your uses, but what will they look like in 20-25 years? Now check out those Seiko's, and how many are still kicking around, put a sapphire crystal in it, maybe a relume, and it will still be below your budget, now that's a tough watch.
yep.Ok I'll probably get shouted down for this but here goes, Seiko 7548-7000.
You've got some great watches listed here, all tough enough really for your uses, but what will they look like in 20-25 years? Now check out those Seiko's, and how many are still kicking around, put a sapphire crystal in it, maybe a relume, and it will still be below your budget, now that's a tough watch.
I anticipate my Seiko monster being a cool vintage in 20 years time - and hopefully still working too.
i would love to gain access to this bloody Sales Corner as i'm sure i will find my next watch there.
I cant find any cool Seiko online, as they arent available new anymore.
Used is the way forward.
Be careful of wishing time would move faster, strange things have been known to happen for those who did!
When you finally achieve the level of enlightenment necessary to pass through the gates of SC, try and contain your disappointment.
LOL...
im guessing there isn't anything that great in the realm of SC?
Just watch you don't trip over the shoes, jackets, ties, socks, fish tank, coffee machine, iPhones, electric toothbrush, insurance payout vouchers, as you cross the threshold.....that's all I'm saying.
Otherwise, it's a veritable treasure trove!
Last edited by PJ S; 24th October 2014 at 13:23.
LMFAO..
being a "Watch" forum.. should the SC not be "Watches only"?
or at least have a separate "watches" and "Other shit" sales sections?
Great idea! Why hasn't anyone else though of that? Maybe you should pm the boss and suggest it to him directly
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
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