(Modern) Dive Chronographs?

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Kmart

·Feb 18, 2020

Does anybody know of any modern dive chronographs currently on the market? And by "dive chronographs" I basically mean a 3-register chronograph with a dive bezel such as the JLC Deep Sea Chronograph or, in the vintage world, something like a Zodiac Sea-Chron (both pictured below).

Besides the JLC--which I would love to have if it weren't so expensive--does anyone else make something similar? I love the idea of a dive chrono but they seem relatively hard to find. There is the new Doxa T-Graph but I already own a Doxa and I'm looking for something with a more classic shape.

 

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pongster

·Feb 18, 2020

There are several Seamaster chronographs i believe. Both Divers 300 and PO. I suppose the chronograph function may be operated even under water.

Maybe try searching in omega website or in the main forum. Am just not familiar with them as a dive chronograph never appealed to me.

Am not a diver. Just curious. Is there a practical use for a Chronograph under water? I understand the need for a legible dial and the bezel timer. I really have no idea for the chronograph.

 

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blufinz52

·Feb 18, 2020·Hears dead people, not watch rotors.

That JLC is gorgeous.

 

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·Feb 18, 2020

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There are several Seamaster chronographs i believe. Both Divers 300 and PO. I suppose the chronograph function may be operated even under water.

Maybe try searching in omega website or in the main forum. Am just not familiar with them as a dive chronograph never appealed to me.

Am not a diver. Just curious. Is there a practical use for a Chronograph under water? I understand the need for a legible dial and the bezel timer. I really have no idea for the chronograph.

Theoretically one could use the external bezel to track total elapsed dive time and then use the chronograph to time shorter events such as a safety stop or decompression stops. In reality, my dive computer does all that already anyway so it doesn’t really matter either way. I think it would actually be more useful topside, say to time multiple things while cooking. I mainly am looking for one since I don’t own a chrono, but I don’t want to give up the functionality of the dive bezel.

@blufinz52 - totally agree! If only it weren’t so pricey.

 

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killer67

·Feb 19, 2020

AP ROO chronograph is probably out of the question lol

 

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killer67

·Feb 19, 2020

Here are 2 suggestions. Not a big fan but they are below 1000 euros and negotiable

 

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Nathan1967

·Feb 19, 2020

https://wornandwound.com/review/sinn-ezm-13-review/

The Sinn EZM 13 is one that springs to my mind.

 

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w154

·Feb 19, 2020

I wondered if Dan Henry has something as they’re extremely cheap and seem to be liked. Nearest I could find was more of a pilot style though. I also checked Sinn and Guinand but they’re a bit too professional looking (I’d guess). If you’re willing to drop one sub-dial you have so many more choices...

 

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·Feb 19, 2020

The Sinn is a cool watch but a little bit too sterile for my liking. I usually prefer a more classic look with warmer colors.

I’m willing to concede the three subdial requirement. I did also just come across the Oris 65 Chronograph which is quite lovely, though I do already own an Oris 65.