Just throwing this out to see what the forum collective come up with. The criteria are:
1) Quartz
2) 36-39mm
3) At least 100m WR
4) No black or white dials
5) £500 or less (preowned or new)
Coming out top for me so far is the blue Longines Hydroconquest 39mm, but it doesn’t have to be a dive watch.
Nearest that I can think of is the blue faced versions of these https://www.vaerwatches.com/collections/quartz-watches but 40mm.Originally Posted by Mr Tetley
I had one and was impressed with the value but sold it as I couldn't get on with the crown.
The following don't fit your criteria, but they are quartz. I have both of them and they're just cracking:
https://www.timefactors.com/precistaprs10s.htm
https://www.scurfawatches.com/produc...d1-500-yellow/
+1 for longines.. looks good and keep excellent time..
The diver one looks pretty smart. If only I didn't have a yellow faced watch already.
The Conquest and Hydroconquest are both well worth a look; I'd also take a look at Certina DS Action models - although 41mm and 43mm, they wear surprisingly small.
Davosa Vintage Divers are worth a look too -
Alpina's 38mm "Extreme Diver" range appeals to my eye (FWLTW!):
Scurfa's got to be worth a look - 40mm, but again, they don't wear big.
A tricky one with no white or black dial allowed.
How about going left field, here is one and it has a high accuracy 8J81 movement rated at 10 secs a year.
Great quality fit and finish as well. An older Credor.
Mitch
I have the 39mm HC with the black dial and it's my grab and go watch if I can't be bothered/don't have time to set a mechanical watch. It came with a red bezel as I wanted a bit of colour for a holiday, but now has a black bezel fitted because I'm boring that way.
It's well built, quite slim, and as you would expect, keeps very good time. The crown guard are a bit Marmite, but I find it perfectly comfortable.
Various colours of the khaki field quartz meet that spec.
Timex Navi Harbour 38mm:
My stock answer to such a question is a Citizen PMD56..you can get it with a black face or dark green face...most of my collection inc GS and the likes has been culled and the PMD56 has been my faithful companion ...so much so I bought a spare...eco drive, duratec titanium, lovely domed sapphire, superb accuracy, fantastic Ti bracelet and made in japan quality...and in your price range...best of luck with your decision !...oh and I know it has a black face but the Casio Oceanus range is superb too
Thank you all. Some good suggestions there, a few I hadn’t even considered.
Certina is one of the best offer for this price range. And you get it new at this price which is always a big plus
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This has lead me to the Citizen BN0118-12L. Looks to be a contender! Although I keep having a look at the Prs10q, yes it had a black dial but it very much ticks every other box!
Another Citizen for consideration is this Eco Drive BN151 - great value and solar powered!
Last edited by dkpw; 22nd April 2020 at 01:04.
How old is your hydro ??
I think it's pretty difficult to get a genuine 39mm HC these days??
Plenty of 39mm HC on Ebay but most are fake.
I’ve always liked that watch and nearly bought one when I was in Thailand on holiday a year ago. The price difference wasn’t that great I comparison to buying here so passed. But will be tempted again as a holiday watch. If we ever get to go on holiday!!
Another Citizen for consideration is this Eco Drive BN151 - great value and solar powered!
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They're a bit rare on the second hand market, but do turn up from time to time well within your price range: Casio Oceanus OCW-S100-1AJF
If you're now considering black dial watches this Citizen would be high up my list
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Citizen-Qua...d_i=B00THEUGM2
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Seiko SNDA chronograph, 100m WR, a range of styles and dial colours and has the crazy 1/20 sec dial.
Used Tag Heuer F1
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I bought it in 2016, it's the MK2 with fully brushed bracelet not PCL's, and 1,2,3,4, numbering. The best priced sellers were Iconic Watches (grey dealer, but with a bricks and mortar shop in the UK), Goldsmiths wouldn't price match so lost the sale.
I mever wear battery operated quartz watches because I find them always with a dead battery.... replacing it is really a bummer... well, having to go and buy one or have it fitted.
Go solar! Go solar!
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I have the same mindset, but since it's not a requirement in this thread, this Tissot first came to my mind:
Vintage?I found and serviced beautiful Seiko king quartz (36mm), back in the 70's this was quite expensive...
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