Welcome to the forum. Squale make some nice retro divers. Good selection too.
Hello!! people...
I am Raun looking for some interesting retro diver watches thats worth money and a great tool.
Since you people have lot of experience so i am happy to be a part of this forum.
Thanks and love for all
Welcome to the forum. Squale make some nice retro divers. Good selection too.
Welcome indeed. I'd have a look at Armida....
Do you mean an actual vintage diver that is now 'retro cool' or a newly manufactured diver designed to look like one from the 70s?
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Well worth a look at Borealis watches of Portugal. I have a Estoril 300 that I have been wearing for nearly 3 weeks constantly... a record for me as I generally change watches several times a day. Head over and see what you think!!
The borealis store shows all out of stock / the entire collection.
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Have a look at Timefactors divers, they should fit the bill depending on who much you want to spend. Worth a post in the Time Factors forum for first hand info. http://www.timefactors.com/precista.htm
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Welcome to the forum Raun!
Loads of options available to you. I've just backed an unusual-looking Kickstarter watch, the Straton Syncro. It's certainly 70's looking. Perhaps the styling is more like a driving watch but it can certainly be used as a diver. 200m water resistance and you can select a dive bezel if you prefer it. Lots of unusual detailing to it and it comes in two sizes (40mm or 44mm), you can have either a super-accurate meca-quartz movement or a very good automatic made by Seiko. You can pick leather straps or a bracelet, and it comes with two more, very colourful NATO straps. There are 4 dial colours to choose from or an all-black (dial and case) model.
Personally I think it looks great and it might well fit what you're looking for.
Take a look here:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects...ired-striped-d
Reviews here:
http://wornandwound.com/review/strat...-video-review/
https://www.fratellowatches.com/stra...o-chronograph/
and a sponsored review here:
http://www.ablogtowatch.com/straton-...-syncro-watch/
I've no affiliation with the company other than that I've already put my money where my mouth is. Just thought it worth a mention as the Kickstarter pricing makes it realistic as a purchase when perhaps post-Kickstarter it's a little on the pricey side!
Toby
Strangely a Borealis just appeared on SC
Vostok Amphibia, lots of variants, lots of,possible modding opportunities and won't break the bank
Show your Amphibias!
http://forums.watchuseek.com/f10/sho...as-491664.html
Meranom.com is a recommended supplier plus a few on eBay such as Zenitar
Depends what you call vfm ? Someone has to mention the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Very expensive but fabulous so vfm if you fancy spending this much ?
Some great suggestions earlier in the thread, of course.
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Hi and welcome to the forum. How about a seiko diver?
Oris Diver's 65 is a lovely retro diver
I know it's almost cliché to say it but a Seiko diver like SKX009 or SRP777 dosent get any more retro, vfm or tool.
Do you actually want to wear it in the water? If so get a retro inspired diver not an actual 70's dive watch.
Oris 65
Longine Legend Diver
Longine 67 Chrono Diver
And options from Squale are all cool retro looks and you can take them for a swim.
I would recommend the Oris Divers 65, preferably the 40mm model. Great size and thickness coupled with a funky design that, while playful, doesn't feel silly. I tried the one my friend has and fell in love instantly :)
Retro, or vintage
Take your pick
Andy
Wanted - Damasko DC57
Or even skx007, silly vfm to be honest
They look good on natos too
Fair enough, I got mine at a good price before they went up I guess. And it's a great day-to-day watch I'd wear in pretty much any circumstances
Thought I'd show the amphibia some love too. Modded, not mine (although mine is pretty much the same I just don't have a decent photo)