I’ve got this itch......

[LeeG]

Hi All,

I have developed this itch that needs scratching (you all know what I mean lol) anyway I am looking to purchase the first new watch of 2019.

The criteria I am look for is as follows,

Diver style
New (although I don’t mind pre owned as long as it’s from a reputable seller)
40-42 case size
Sub £1500
Auto
Something I can put on and not worry to much about......

I originally posted on here a couple of weeks ago asking questions/advice about the Christopher Ward trident diver, but I have decided against that as it just wasn’t right.

I have been looking at the Oris diver 65 which seems to fit the criteria but not 100% convinced. (I’m not fussy honest lol)

The current watches in my small collection are as follows.
Speedy pro
Tudor Gmt
Black bay 36

Any advise will be greatly appreciated

Thanks,

L

[mtagrant]

What about:
Longines hydroconquest
Longines Legend diver
Oris Aquis

[Wallasey Runner]

You would get a decent Steinhart for a third of your budget.

[Omegamanic]

Seamaster

[jwg663]

Stowa Prodiver or Seatime.

[jmitch]

Something from Sinn or one of the smaller German companies?

U1?

I really like the Oris 65 though.

[sish101]

Seamaster

This. Easily achievable with service history for this price and it'll hold its value.

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[MarkR]

You'd be doing very well to get a BB GMT for 1500. The 36 is a lovely watch but I wouldn't class it as a diver.

After reading your initial requirements my mind went to the c60 but you've already discounted that so what about a Seiko?

[Jonesinamillion]

Oris aquis
Rado captain cook
Sinn 104 (id be looking no further than Sinn at this price)

A bit more off the wall, look at...

Helson
Zelios
D Hodge
Armida
H20

[Mj2k]

Something from Sinn or one of the smaller German companies?

U1?

I really like the Oris 65 though.

I was going to recommend the U1 also, originally thought UX as I’m biased, and then saw auto as a requirement.


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[2BNOT2B]

I would go for a Seamaster


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[woodacre1983]

I’d look at at used Seamaster.


If you read the OP properly you will see the BB GMT is a watch he already owns!

You'd be doing very well to get a BB GMT for 1500. The 36 is a lovely watch but I wouldn't class it as a diver.

After reading your initial requirements my mind went to the c60 but you've already discounted that so what about a Seiko?

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[WarrenVrs]

Get the Oris. They're brilliant. Fantastic bracelet, they wear brilliantly. With that size range the whole range will work for you.

I really like the new bronze bezel 40mm version.

[Cybotron]

Oris is probably your best bet. The new Certina DS Ph200m is great also.

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[julian2002]

There’s an eterna kontiki diver going in sales corner obscenely cheap at the moment if you have access.


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[matt109]

For that price point, new, I would look at the Oris Aquis:



https://www.oris.ch/en/watch/oris-aq...-07-8-24-05peb

[Redcoat]

CWC RN Diver Auto would go nicely next to your Speedmaster & you’ll have a nice chunk of change to spare.

[dkpw]

Steinhart? Great value and all of your criteria matched.

[behappier]

Longines HydroConquest 39mm Auto, comes in blue and black and with discount, you have both for £1500! Jura watches stock them.

[gcleminson]

My thoughts initially went to Sinn but isn’t the U1 out of scope at 44mm?

[JGJG]

Diver style
Something I can put on and not worry to much about......

I would say Steinhart or Seiko 5 would be most bang for least worry. Casio also have some excellent dive style watches.

[Gullers]

Oris Aquis or used Seamaster for that money. I think I’ve tried most of the stuff in this price bracket!

[MarkR]

I’d look at at used Seamaster.


If you read the OP properly you will see the BB GMT is a watch he already owns!

You are quite correct! My apologies, I really must stop skim reading!

As others have said the seamaster seems to be popular, I never got on with the (imo) busy bracelet however. Steinhart could be worth a look but they are quite homage based, which may influence your feelings.

I've not checked for a while but if you looked hard could a pelegos be had for £1500 or are they still north of £2000?

[arisrosmaninho]

Tudor Hydronaut 89190...



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[WarrenVrs]

Sinn 104 worth a look at.