Does anyone have any recommendations on a vintage, preferably Swiss made, dive watch (not Rolex or Omega - I have those, something cheaper!)
There's lots I like the look of but most vintage ones are on the small size for me so looking for minimum 40mm diameter and up.
So my wish list is:
Diver
Vintage
Large
Swiss
Inexpensive!

Any recommendations gratefully received.
Cheers Ash.

 

Did you try the large super compressor watches? Biggest one are 42 diameter and amazing....
My favorite is the jacquet droz...

 

http://www.deskdivers.com/Site/candino1000.html

I have this one and I am happy with it.


Have a look at Heuer 1000m also.

 

The definition of "inexpensive" tends to vary from person to person !

What kind of price range are you looking at ?

And is quartz possible, or a no-go ?

 

https://www.longines.com/#!/watches/heritage-collection/l3-674-4-50-0

 

Favre Leubas are cool as hell.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Fav...254411?hash=item5d64a159cb:g:ePwAAOSwll1Wu5m2Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Sandoz typhoon, 1000.m
Black or orange.
It is big and original.

 

The vintage one will not be.. Inexpensive

 

Sicura by breitling? I've seen manual ones with funky grid pattern dials for around $200 on ebay..I'll try and upload a pic or two later. .

Edit: here's one on ebay for $150

 

indeed, and neither will be the JD... but the repop LLD will

 

actually, most of the vintage selection mentionned here, except the Beuchat, will not be inexpensive either

 

Aquadive Time Depth model 50



a french review I wrote, plenty of pics and links included : http://montresmecaniques.forumactif.com/t9261-aquadive-depht-gauge-model-50-version-4-1-1976-1979

 

It certainly isn't Swiss, but would you consider a 6105-8110 ?

 

You're quite right. I was thinking £500 ($750 ish) or under and automatic, not Quartz.
Thanks Ash

 

I had spotted these, but I think they are under 40mm?
Thanks Ash

 

Thank you for all the input so far! Some research to be getting on with.

 

I was thinking a 6309.

 

+1

43mm

$800ish USD

 

That's a beauty @Ludi !

 

Most sicura divers are 40-42mm. There are a bunch on ebay now, about 40 or so, up to $500ish. The automatic versions start at around $250..

Edit: here's an automatic sicura on ebay for $205..