Does a minimalistic diver's watch exist?

[nextcube]

I'm looking for a minimalistic diver's watch. Can anybody list some affordable diver's watches with the following features/specification:

a) a winding crown at the 4 o'clock position, but WITHOUT crown guards to mess up the case's symmetrical shape (i.e. the right side should match the left side)
b) a clean dial without the date field ruining ANY hour markers (typically the 3 o'clock hour marker is left out)

The Sinn U1 watch is a close match, except for the crown not being better aligned to the 4 o'clock marker.

The closest affordable match I've seen yet is the old Seiko 600m diver. If only it could be worn without the shroud?

http://www.ittc.ku.edu/~jgauch/watch/di ... 010-11.jpg

[swanbourne]

I can only suggest that the crown guard is there for a purpose. Earlier watches didn't have them but later ones did and I hardly believe it's a fashion accessory.

Eddie

[nextcube]

I can only suggest that the crown guard is there for a purpose. Earlier watches didn't have them but later ones did and I hardly believe it's a fashion accessory.

Eddie

Purpose or not, I was hoping to find something shaped similar to the PD/IWC Ocean 2000 or your own initial modified design for the Dreadnought ( http://www.prs2dreadnought.com/design.htm )

Michael

[Steverino]

Here ya' go Michael, 600m sans shroud. :wink:

Reminds me of the UTS 3000M diver from the side.

[Qatar-wol]

This might not be very helpful, but try the Sinn EZM-2. The crown's in the wrong place for you, but the dial seems to fit the bill, despite the subtle date hiding at 4. Here's a photo of mine - I've hot had it off my wrist since I got it a week ago, and it's got some strong competition!



Also, try to get your hands on a Seiko shrouded diver. I've got a new 1000m Quartz, and it wears much smaller than its (I think) 47mm diameter.

[nextcube]

Here ya' go Michael, 600m sans shroud. :wink:

Reminds me of the UTS 3000M diver from the side.

Hi Steve,

Can one actually wear it without the shroud or is the bezel loose?

In any case, I hope I'll bump into a similar Seiko 600M watch for a good price. :-)

[nextcube]

This might not be very helpful, but try the Sinn EZM-2. The crown's in the wrong place for you, but the dial seems to fit the bill, despite the subtle date hiding at 4. Here's a photo of mine - I've hot had it off my wrist since I got it a week ago, and it's got some strong competition!

Also, try to get your hands on a Seiko shrouded diver. I've got a new 1000m Quartz, and it wears much smaller than its (I think) 47mm diameter.

Hi,

The Sinn EZM-2 is a really great watch, and actually one which I'm considering buying.

The watches I'm considering right now are:
Seiko 600M watch 6159-7019 (or any Prospex diver)
Sinn EZM-2
Sinn U1 (The U2's dial is just too cluttered)

[abraxas]

Dear nextcube welcome,

This one: http://www.timefactors.com/images/2607.jpg
or this one: http://www.timefactors.com/images/1193.jpg

(From here: http://www.timefactors.com/zeno451.htm )

Appear to match you requirements. The position of the date at 4 does not spoil the symmetry of the dial.

john

[Ming Thein]

I'm working on one. Seriously.

Ming

[chansk]

Welcome to the forum.

I think you're looking for a bare-bones, no-nonsense value for money watch. Would like to propose:

a. Seiko diver (ignore the day-date window)
b. Zeno classic diver.
c. Ewan's Citizen 200m diver at GBP 55.00 offer! (again, ignore the day-date)

[Silver Hawk]

c. Ewan's Citizen 200m diver at GBP 55.00 offer! (again, ignore the day-date)

Actually, they were £35....best £35 I've ever spent.... :)





Cheers

Paul

[markc]

A Yaoised Seiko.

Jocke's got one...



(His pics are, as always, fabulous)

go here:

http://www.watchwallpapers.com/

for more

Cheers,

[Michael H]

How about a O&W Yao conversion. This is a tool watch. Very minimalistic. It stands less than 12mm high.

<img src = "http://members.cox.net/mherman2/YaoInGrass.jpg">

[chansk]

Here's the GBP 55.0 one that Ewans has for sale. It's the one with sapphire crystal.

http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11642

[mrchronoman]

Have a look here:

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WATCHSALES/ ... sTable.htm

Its a new issue Citizen 7 auto that seems to meet your requirements. It comes with either a blac/blue face or black.

[nextcube]

I found an interesting 500m watch which goes under quite a few different names. Looks nice, but something worries me about the quality though...




Apeks Gents 500m Divers Watch £69.50
http://www.simplyscuba.com/products/Ape ... Watch.aspx
Astina Pro Diver 500m
http://www.brownsonjewellers.com/watche ... 21145.html
The Aqua Lung Pro 500 £72.95
http://www.simplyscuba.com/ProductDetai ... ckID=73205
Poseidon Sub-Pro 500 £90.00
http://www.simplyscuba.com/ProductDetai ... ckID=74843
Submerge Deepro 500R £79.20
http://www.simplyscuba.com/products/Sub ... o500R.aspx[/img]

[markc]

I'd go here:

http://www.mkiiwatches.com/cus_w_seiko.html#case

and get it done exactly right.

There used to be a UK agent - but I don't think there is any more.

Cheers,

[Crusader]

There used to be a UK agent - but I don't think there is any more.

I think Europeans are now expected to order diretly from Bill.

BTW, one should allow 7-10 days for him to work through his e-mail backlog. :wink: