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·A vintage Seiko ticked the box for me, for the reasons you mention above.
Granted I haven't chanced it with diving. But wouldn't hesitate with a newer model.
Have bonded very well with mine.
Looking for a sub $1,000 travel-ready watch
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Just Livin
·The vintage aspect of it is really appealing. I could probably pull the trigger on a diver with such a dial
But I like vintage.
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·+1 for Seiko - I just bought a SARB017 and its WR is 200m. Maybe also consider Hamilton and Orient. If you fancy going a bit less common, the Magrette Dual Time is a nice piece of kit (and pretty practical). Then there's always a 24 hour purist Glycine.......choices, choices 😁
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Just Livin
·This particular ref is the Seiko SUWA 6309-7049
Once favoured by an up and coming singer.
He loved his Heuers and Seikos in the day.
Once favoured by an up and coming singer.
He loved his Heuers and Seikos in the day.
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dan7800
·I have a $50 Pulser I bought off woot.com. It's an automatic and has worked great for 8-10 years now. The problem is, is that it looks expensive so when traveling to areas with a lot of pickpockets I am often told that I'd better take off my expensive watch.
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rcs914
·Damasko DA36 if looking new, or a DA4X if used. I prefer the models with a bezel. The ice hardened Damasko steel is preferable to me compared to Sinn's tegimenation (which isn't available on the 556).
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Mmike1357
·Sinn 104
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imagwai
·Another vote for Squale. Superb cases and finishing for the money, plus they look great. Or if you want something rugged, how about a Marathon.
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Edantony
·Damasko DA36 if looking new, or a DA4X if used. I prefer the models with a bezel. The ice hardened Damasko steel is preferable to me compared to Sinn's tegimenation (which isn't available on the 556).
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·If you're willing to wait another month or so, the new Halios should be available and they are AMAZING. I had a chance to check them out here in NYC and I'm pretty sold on the yellow dial.
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sxl2004
·+1 on the Helson Skindiver. Great watch and solidly built.
+1 for Steinhart but they look to Rolexy and will attract attention.
+1 for Seikos modern and vintage.
+1 for Steinhart but they look to Rolexy and will attract attention.
+1 for Seikos modern and vintage.
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Edantony
·+1. Specifically the Sinn 556 (two variants 556i with no numerals and glossy dial, 556A 12,3,6,9 and matte dial). 38.5mm case with a screw down crown. Basically a “poor man’s explorer” in my eyes. Here are pics of my (now sold) 556i
There are hundreds of Seikos to pick from too, one of the new turtles or Samurais could fit the bill even though on the sportier side(I have the PADI Turtle SRPA21)
Another micro brand to consider is Raven. They just released their new watch the Venture (42mm dive watch)
I have their previous release the trekker and am blown away at the quality. If the venture were a bit smaller I would be getting one
http://www.ravenwatches.com/venture/
Squale has a great selection under 1000 as well (GMT also!). I know @Jking has a BLNR style one and loves it!
If you want more options I can keep brain storming! I’m hoping to get a Halios Seaforth too btw!
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·If you're willing to wait another month or so, the new Halios should be available and they are AMAZING. I had a chance to check them out here in NYC and I'm pretty sold on the yellow dial.
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KstateSkier
·Squale diver. $800 or less. Wears nice and looks classy on leather with dress clothes.
I wear it when I travel and dont want to wear my OMEGA’s. Get a lot of compliments on it.
I wear it when I travel and dont want to wear my OMEGA’s. Get a lot of compliments on it.
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·I like that second one, I'm usually not a big fan of aviaiator dials though. Is the steel difference really perceivable vs. the tegimenation in hand?
You should look at their website - both of those come in different colors and dial configurations. Tegimentation is only a few microns deep on the surface of the steel, while the ice hardened steel of the Damasko is all the way through. It is possible to crack through the tegimented layer on a Sinn and scratch the watch - it essentially cracks like an eggshell. This would require a pretty strong hit though from what I understand. Most used Damaskos that I've seen for sale essentially look new, because they don't scratch. I've personally never held either. While I loved Sinn, I realized that what I wanted was a Damasko because they simply offer better value.
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SeanO
·my two bob's worth would be Gruppo Gamma
https://www.gruppogammawatches.com/collections.html#!/Chrononaut/c/25527851/offset=0&sort=normal
600ish US. 42mm. swiss auto movement.
https://www.gruppogammawatches.com/collections.html#!/Chrononaut/c/25527851/offset=0&sort=normal
600ish US. 42mm. swiss auto movement.
