Dive watches smaller than 40mm

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Ravineman

·Jan 27, 2023

I've been looking for a 2254.50 that I can buy locally in Toronto Canada for years already and can't find one in decent condition for less than $ 4,000. While I will keep my eyes open, I want buy myself a new watch to reward myself for patience and perseverance.

Trying to keep the budget at $3,000 and wanted to get some suggestions at what to look at that would be similar to the 2254.50 in size, thickness and overall "look"

Appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.

 

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dsio

·Jan 27, 2023·Ash @ ΩF

Mate my personal favorite in range is the Non-AC Seamaster Pro 300M, IMO its the pick of the litter in that size

https://stories.omegaforums.net/the-omega-non-americas-cup-non-ac/

 

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Dan S

·Jan 27, 2023

These are CAD prices, I assume?

 

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Ravineman

·Jan 27, 2023

Thanks @dsio, this watch would do fine but are very rare and hard to find.

@Dan S yes, Canadian funds

my issue with the newer Seamasters isnthey are too thick. I like thinner watches.

 

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DaveK

·Jan 27, 2023

Ravineman

I've been looking for a 2254.50 that I can buy locally in Toronto Canada for years already and can't find one in decent condition for less than $ 4,000. While I will keep my eyes open, I want buy myself a new watch to reward myself for patience and perseverance.

Trying to keep the budget at $3,000 and wanted to get some suggestions at what to look at that would be similar to the 2254.50 in size, thickness and overall "look"

Appreciate any thoughts or suggestions.

Are you a member of canwatchco.ca? It’s a good spot for watches (and banter) in the great white north

 

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lucian23

·Jan 28, 2023

But why you want to buy locally? Why don't you buy on ebay or chrono24? I am sure that you will find your watch for less than 3000 CAD in good condition.

 

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Annapolis

·Jan 28, 2023

Are you open to other brands? There are some very nice sub-40mm divers out there from less prolific brands, even microbrands.

My yard work/gym watch is a Hamilton diver (albeit quartz) that’s 37mm and it’s outstanding.

 

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Ravineman

·Jan 28, 2023

I was not clear .... yes I am wide open to other brands. I love my 3 Seamasters, the the new ones are too big on my wrist.

Thanks for the suggestion. I just looked quickly at the Hamiltons. They are quite nice. Like them more than the Seikos.

 

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Annapolis

·Jan 28, 2023

I went down this rabbit hole a year ago, looking for pretty much the same thing. (I was looking at quartz and auto divers 40mm and under, under around $1k.)

Ended up with the Hamilton and am very happy with it. But also looked at (if I recall—there were several dozen brands) Yema, Scurfa, Seiko (of course), Vaer… once you start Googling you’ll be spoiled for choice.