Now its an illusion to get an Seiko Diver under 700eur. Amazing Watch!
@sadas71
Жыл бұрын
Y want a Seiko Prospex Turtle diver ♥️
@samuelg1944
5 жыл бұрын
Your channel’s definitely going to blow up. No snobbery at all, just a genuine love for watches
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sam! Let's hope!
@joebradshaw5542
4 жыл бұрын
There are just too many watch channels now
@Mister_Phafanapolis
4 жыл бұрын
@@joebradshaw5542 There are a LOT of watches. Unfortunately, most watch content is focused around the same soon-to-be-released microbrand or Rolex ROLEX ROWLECKS! It's a shame because there are plenty of cool watches.
@loriemangasil8466
3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! Great information. You might like ASOROCK watches. ASOROCK watches is a luxury affordable lifestyle watch brand in Africa. They do ship worldwide. Check it out at asorockwatches.com.
@stusims6567
4 жыл бұрын
I have a Bulova Marine Star, and though I have several other divers, I feel this at $110.00, is the best bang for the buck I’ve found. The finishing is phenomenal and it’s been nothing but dependable. It’s more of a desk diver with only 100 meters of water resistance, but I never go in the water. It just looks cool.
@crunchers9
4 жыл бұрын
I have owned the Citizen Diver Eco-Drive, in black with black band for about 3 years. Used it for surfing and skin diving as well as every day, but not work (too chunky). I love that I won't ever have to buy a battery for it and it won't die after a few days of non-use, or when I'm on vacation. I thought I didn't need another dive watch until this video... but a dressy Orient Ray II in all black, maybe...
@morgancarlyle640
5 жыл бұрын
I am into Doxa and Squale. However, I swear by my beater watch. The Casio Duro is tough, rugged and dependable. Definitely a best buy.
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
The Duro is an absolute beast for the price!
@spector_0
4 жыл бұрын
I have an Invicta pro diver. I've had it for 4 years and wear it almost every single day. Still works great. I've been looking to get an Skx for a while and since they've been discontinued I have to get one fast
@DANTHETUBEMAN
3 жыл бұрын
People have gone 10 to 12 years on Invicta pro. I think they did that one right.
@andronyc
4 жыл бұрын
No Citizen NY0040...?
@zachsowersfilmandphoto6659
3 жыл бұрын
Bought the Invicta pro diver and was blown out of the water for $50 its insane that they can make a great watch at that price.
@tomford2859
4 жыл бұрын
Well done ! I do however believe that the now iconic and automatic Citizen NY0040 , the dive watch used for about 10 years by the Marina Militare, trumps the newer quartz driven Promaster 200.
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
True
@jtb52
4 жыл бұрын
I've the promaster since a few years. It's brilliant and looks even nicer in reality.
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
The Pro master is SOLID!
@RM-pg4js
4 жыл бұрын
I love my Pro M
@farandikahidayat5541
4 жыл бұрын
promaster series NY0080 12X perfect
@mikejoseph8392
3 жыл бұрын
I have Promaster’s, Orients and Casios, 6 auto’s & 6 Quartz solar. a dozen divers in all and I must say they are all rock solid. Built nicer w/ better features than any of the Seikos in the same price ranges. Very happy with these And I don’t find the need to get any other brands unless I’m looking for different styling.
@newhuskytwenty
3 жыл бұрын
Me too, but the automatic NY0040 - 17le
@eronavbj
5 жыл бұрын
Orient Ray is my favorite, with looks and functionality. I’m targeting the Raven Ray II for my next acquisition.
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
I agree that the ORIENT Ray has a really nice ascetic!
@robc8468
3 жыл бұрын
You can use a Ray 2 not just as a dive watch but also as a field watch or even as a poor man's Rolex Explorer.
@eronavbj
3 жыл бұрын
@@robc8468 I pulled the trigger on the Raven Ray 2. I actually believe it’s more of a dress watch. It’s a handsome watch!
@robc8468
3 жыл бұрын
@@eronavbj I think it can be whatever you want it to be the Orient divers rock I am sure you will be happy.
@bonibroco1076
5 жыл бұрын
In my opinion, a diver's should NOT have a display case back. Where the crystal mates with the metal is just another possible failure point.
@vlickbrickersom7392
Жыл бұрын
Unless you’re actually diving down to pretty deep depths this shouldn’t be a worry.
@adibee88
4 жыл бұрын
This was a great list of dive watches at the price point, the SKX is definitely the winner! It's been time tested just like all the others, but for me it was my introduction to the dive watch niche when I was a Corporal in the Marine Corps back in the day!
@a3marketing991
5 жыл бұрын
VOSTOK AMPHIBIAN is my pick. So many mod options to really make it unique.
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
Vostok is great. Such a cool and interesting brand!
@devilslayerthesaintofkille1317
5 жыл бұрын
Raketa Amphibia is better.
@elliotbeerline1286
4 жыл бұрын
i am obsessed with the look, but the broken crown and friction bezel is something i cant let go
@davidmckenna1549
5 жыл бұрын
You brought up some very good watches. I use my Citizen Pro Master when I go snorkeling. I also sail and you can't beat my Casio Duro for durability and toughness.
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
The Casio Duro is an absolute legend for the price!
@glenn2595
2 жыл бұрын
In 2022 the Seiko SKX.... $900 and higher. I did recently see on ebay, used (pre owned) for $280 and another pre-owned for $499. So under $250 is long gone.
@RobotMonkeytron
3 жыл бұрын
Currently wearing my Orient Ray II. Easily my favorite watch in my admittedly budged-minded collection!
@mikes1172
4 жыл бұрын
Loving my Vostok Amphibia SE line. I get more comments about my $100 watch than any of the others that cost more than a few times over.
@DEPORTMAN
5 жыл бұрын
At this price point the Citizen Men's Eco-Drive Promaster Diver Watch with Date, BJ8050-08E, or ECOZILLA. Big, sturdy, and can be customized if you want. Good list. I also like the Invicta watch, and yes you can get a lot of grief from people. I give the Invicta as gifts to relatives to get them started with auto watches.
@izzi9522
2 жыл бұрын
Got an Orient Mako instead, a Vostok 420 and a Gshock Tough Mudder and frankly they're all amazing in their own right, great list man
@randycooke6209
4 жыл бұрын
Good honest not snobby review. Good job sir
@terence8127
4 жыл бұрын
The deep blue watches are also good value and very stylish.
@NobleAIan
4 жыл бұрын
Terence Inch I’m surprised they didn’t make the list
@Marsden12001
4 жыл бұрын
Terence Inch Deep Blue is fantastic. I was going to ad a comment about them but was pleasently surprised to see the first comment covered just that.
@tonyschram1260
4 жыл бұрын
I agree, I have a juggernaut 3 automatic with hacking and rated for 500 meters, it’s built like a tank.
@chuckschillingvideos
4 жыл бұрын
They don't deserve to be on the list because of their TERRIBLE customer service. They are the rudest people on the planet. Bar none.
@neilpiper9889
4 жыл бұрын
My daily wearer is a Sea-gull Ocean Star diver. 28800bph movement, Sapphire Chrystal. I love it, great wrist presence, accurate, hand windable and hacking with 200m water resistance with its smooth screw down crown. I have a Seiko 5 Snxg47k1, but it only keeps going if I wear it 24/7. So that's what I do. It keeps better time if I also give it a few shakes now and again throughout the day. I had a Vostok Amphibia 710 ministry case but it was too fiddly to set the time and date, because it was non hacking.
@TheSmiler62
5 жыл бұрын
I have the SKX, the Citizen NY004, the Orient, the Casio G Shock, The Casio Duro, the Citizen Pro Master Eco Drive, the Victorinox Dive Master and a Vostok......So......Yes, I kinda agree with your synopsis ;)
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
haha that's awesome!
@JusTheKing.
2 жыл бұрын
Got a Duro and just bought a blue Promaster yesterday. Both are AMAZING watches for their prices. Wanted to get a Seiko King Turtle too but I just can't justify paying $400+ for it right now.
@razakidris
5 жыл бұрын
I got the hand-me-down Seiko Diver "150m" first laid eyes in 1982. If my calculation is correct it's 39yrs now. Refused to RIP in one occasion.
@willsherman3527
2 жыл бұрын
Check out the Vaer D4 dive watch. They are an independent US brand, American Assembly, Seiko solar movement, double sapphire, engraved case back, 200 m of water resistance, screw down crown, the works. Screw down crown, the works. Works. They're slightly higher but definitely under 300 and that's with two straps. Fabulous watch company
@Bob.martens
4 жыл бұрын
Chinese Seiko-'hommages' are actually some of the best value mechanical (Seiko powerred) divewatches right now. Seiko still generally has much better lume, and nicer details on dials, but that's about it.
@salvadorterrazas2153
5 жыл бұрын
You can’t never go wrong with a Seiko, love their SNZF17 model.
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
Agreed, Seiko is great!
@vasiliyfiscov9967
4 жыл бұрын
my favorite is seiko skx 013. small and comfortable, just VOSTOK ANPHIBIAN several rare and iconic models
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed! The 013 is awesome and compact!
@GabrielGGabGattringer
5 жыл бұрын
Great selection! But unfortunately with the SKX being on its end of production, prices for new ones on Amazon DE have raised way above 250 bucks.
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
True..
@rabbdadaas
4 жыл бұрын
Almost 350 now
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
@@rabbdadaas :'(
@DiscoFang
4 жыл бұрын
Bugger, thatnks for the heads up. An ex of mine took my fave one and I've been thinking I'll replace it for 5 years now. I better hurry!
@gsperanza07
4 жыл бұрын
I have several pro master citizen watches , and set up a IKEA LED small round lights x2 in a cupboard on a timer to charge them up, and LEDS are said not to charge up the watches , WRONG ! ! The LED lights are quicker in charging the watches up and keeping them at full charge , then sitting in the hot , bleaching sun , on a window seal , minus the HEAT ! SEIKO AND CITIZEN , CASIO , FANTASTIC watches and truly a practical watch’s , especially the PADI ‘ Pepsi ‘ bezel divers watch and MUD Casio series .
@vincentlenfantin6074
3 жыл бұрын
Hello. I've had my Seiko Pepsi SKX for over ten years now, more than 4000 days of constant use and not more than +2 minutes/month... It has well over 100 dives to its log and I consider it like the hummer of watches. I bought an Orient a few years ago because it had a good press review and I found it very elegant until it fell off my arm without me noticing It... So I am not so happy with Orient. Last week, I received my new Pagani 1639 in blue/gold/silver, so cheap (in term of money but not in term of quality, though it is only 100M waterproof) and so beautiful, even better looking in hand than on the photos of the seller's website. I also bought recently a Vostok Amphibian because it is a piece of Russian history with it's unique and specific technical solutions. To finish with my watches, I just ordered a green "Hulk" Steeldive 1953, and I'm looking forward to receiving it. However, though the glass has some tiny scratches now, my Seiko will always be my all time favorite... Thanks for your good work!
@LimitedWarranty
4 жыл бұрын
I liked Invicta since I was 12 years old, Never owned one that didn’t fall apart.
@IKhanNot
4 жыл бұрын
Good on you. I've had 2 Invictas and one loses about 20 minutes per week and the other loses and gains a few minutes. I have a Bulova Precisionist and a Citizen Eco Drive and neither lose significant time. If they lose or gain time it's by a few seconds a year.
@bunk-bn9eo
5 жыл бұрын
Great channel! I'm glad to see the Invicta Pro Diver, as I just recently purchased it. Thanks for the review.
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chad! I really appreciate the comment!
@duke6j
4 жыл бұрын
Not a bad watch for the money.
@mister.karate
3 жыл бұрын
I have one too. Very good value for money
@robinj.9329
4 жыл бұрын
I've owned the Orient Ray 2 since Spring of 2017! But just got the Seiko SKX007J in December. Both are great "Diver's"!
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
Orient and Seiko... Some would argue that those are the only two brands you really need. haha Great watches from both.
@duke6j
4 жыл бұрын
I also picked up a Seiko skx 009j too!
@gerard4870
2 жыл бұрын
Choices spot on. Ratio freediver, heidallr, but. You have 5. Including the skx, which my 2 are copies of.
@fjones1914
4 жыл бұрын
The Invicta kiosk at the mall quoted me a price of $499 for the Pro Diver. I bought one from Amazon for $90 instead. Same model with the Seiko movement.
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
Haha! Not gonna lie this made me laugh.
@fjones1914
4 жыл бұрын
Watch Lad Made me laugh also. I told her that price was ridiculous! She was reading the watch spec’s from the Invicta website to me. I was wearing my Tudor Pelagos at the time I stopped by and I’m pretty sure she knew nothing about timepieces.
@robc8468
3 жыл бұрын
An Orient Bambino and a Ray 2 would make a perfect two watch collection or someone starting out with automatic watches.
@jimbeam4140
4 жыл бұрын
That Citizen Pro Master has a 48mm case. WAY too big, even for a diver. GREAT video.
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jim!
@ChipMautz
4 жыл бұрын
@@watchlad1969 It wears very well Jim, you should try one! I have that same model and am very impressed! Case size is 44mm, not 48, unless you're measuring the crown maybe? I just looked and it's the same size as the Casio Duro, I have them side by side in a watchbox.
@Harland_Globetrotter
4 жыл бұрын
I love my new citizen promaster 1000M @55mm I need a big face with great lume for the murky Waters
@felipecv
Жыл бұрын
Great list, but definitely you should make an updated list post pandemic. In my country an SKX is new for well over $700, used around 400, so viewing this on 2022 is not so relevant price wise.
@tonyochoa7097
3 жыл бұрын
Just got the Oreint king diver 70th aniversery-its bezel is under the crystal with a crown for adjustment at the two oclock.Definitly a somewhat unique setup,(these days)
@frankly5171
4 жыл бұрын
Invecta pro diver with the Seiko automatic movement is hard to beat at well under $100....it could easily be priced twice as much and still be an amazing value.
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@orde_plongo.3.0
3 жыл бұрын
I'm a highlander.. me even can't swim.. but yes, ima fans of divers watch... Thx for the review bro
@sonnydsantana770
4 жыл бұрын
My own 3' favorite's are my old #1' doxie diver , # 2' my Seiko diver , # 3' my Rolex submariner
@user-ik3wq4qh9k
2 ай бұрын
I love divers and most of my watches are divers ! They kick butt
@ChrisWilliam08
Жыл бұрын
I have the Casio Duro and the Citizen promaster, and I must say, the Casio is much better built. The Citizen bezel clicks up and down on the watch face and the spring bars click as well, the casio out of the box is a much better fit all round with no weird noises that make you think the watch is going to fall apart. And for $50 (CAD) It was well worth it
@NiteGambler
3 жыл бұрын
Just came accros your video and I have 3/10......Casio Duro, Invicta, & Vostok.....great video
@MrOptik1
4 жыл бұрын
The SKX is over $350 AUD and is only going to rise as it has just been discontinued.. every watch fan is nutting to get one at the moment.
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
Very true. Would not be surprised to see it at 500 by the summer time... :(
@garyhoffman503
2 жыл бұрын
INVICTA Pro Diver black/silver. I bought that watch after your review. I was quite happy with it. I enjoyed the connection. It arrived from N.Y. in its perfect yellow sponge case. Like the box is made of coral? Another Boss Video!
@echochambers8418
3 жыл бұрын
Great picks,Vostok is awesome to mod.Phoibos also makes great Divers.
@SlapShotRegatta22
4 жыл бұрын
Casio seriously needs to release a smaller version of the Duro. At 38mm I would snap one up in a second.
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
YES!
@surfside75
4 жыл бұрын
I will buy 2✔️
@kevinsweeney562
4 жыл бұрын
I had one and sold it for that very reason.
@samhouston5217
4 жыл бұрын
I bought that same darn seiko diver pepsi but with solar.. mistake. left it in a drawer for a few months and DOA. garbage can. no one can fix it. so it makes the automatic look better and better. thanks for the reviews
@willsherman3527
3 жыл бұрын
Great watch. Check out the Boldr Venture. They don't have the bezel, but titanium case, 200m, nh35A. Bezels are cool, but from what I hear real divers use dive watches with O2 sensors etc. nowadays. The Invicta though looks like a great price, but I think it is really silly looking. I have small wrists though, so larger watches are out. I prefer 38mm and under. I have a couple of amazing Vaer C3s. 36mm, Dome Sapphire, 100m, Assembled in USA (card signed by technician), Rhonda EOL jeweled quartz. 200$ with 2 bands including choices. For 250$, you can add a Horween leather band.
@pacocandano
4 жыл бұрын
Have the Vostok, Seiko, Casio, Invicta, the Citizen and the Orient...beautiful watches...
@ilyagrigoryev26
4 жыл бұрын
I have Ray 2 - very good piece. It's reliable and comfortable to wear. Love it. Thanx for your video, like
@leesimpson1677
4 жыл бұрын
I have never seen the need for 200m water resistance in a watch. Before I retired I never dived much below 40m as I was diving on air, and I used a Suunto dive computer. Diving in Scotland means using a dry suit over an undergarment and also thick gloves. You would struggle to get a watch on your wrist. Dive computers all have extra large rubber straps to compensate for this and provide you with all the information needed to dive safely including decompression and no stop times. I could even view my dive profile on it. I used a watch in the 60's coupled with decompression tables, but these days are long gone.
@6mojo
3 жыл бұрын
Getting INVICTA Pro diver delivered tomorrow!
@Lex5576
4 жыл бұрын
You're right about the SKX and the Promaster, but IMHO, Vostok deserves to be well and above several of the earlier mentioned watches.
@marctandez
4 жыл бұрын
I'm happy and glad that the current watch which I'm constantly wearing is part of this list! 👍 specifically it's a vostok amphibian scuba dude..
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
VOSTOK!!
@chrisswatchbox7378
4 жыл бұрын
I agree with all of these. Funny enough, I've owned nearly all of these with a few substitutions (Baby Ice Monster instead of the Sea Urchin and an INOX instead of the Dive Master).
@omni100won
3 жыл бұрын
I really like the color combination with the brown strap at 1:01. Could you please help me find the strap?
@gsperanza07
4 жыл бұрын
‘ well said , truly good to see someone give information on divers watches, compared to other sites ‘ well done , and thank you
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
Greatly appreciated!
@OOnti-dz4jd
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve dived in the sea of Cortez with the Orient Ray 2 and Pro master ... great watches
@sailoreddie1
5 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your video on dive watches. I own four dive watches, the Invicta Pro Diver 8927OB and the 8928OB which are great watches which I only paid £79 each for here in the UK. I also own two Casio quartz dive watches the MTD1053D watches, one in black and the other with a blue dial which are for the smaller wrist at 40mm but with the specifications similar to the Casio Marlin diver you have shown. The Casio's come on a stainless steel bracelet. I purchased my Casio's for around £50 each which you can't go wrong in purchasing such a good watch at this price point. Many thanks for your informative video and I have subscribed to your channel.
@mrsquishyboots
4 жыл бұрын
Snagged a Seiko 4t57 blue dial today wondering around a Sears. Jewelry sale, watch sale, and a Christmas sale made the price 180$. Im loving it.
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
NICE!!!
@chuckschillingvideos
4 жыл бұрын
The Phoibos Reef Master definitely should have been included in this list.
@Winner3ty
4 жыл бұрын
I got 300m water resistance, 26852, its such a tank. full stainless steel body, not tacky, and a good looking crono. just for 60 dollars, yes its a quartz but I dont want to have the impending repair costs of a mechanical yet
@wiriantoprimawan2122
3 жыл бұрын
I own a Casio Duro MDV106. It is certainly a good durable dive watch.
@yorusuyasoul69420
3 жыл бұрын
Been using that shit and nothing else for its price
@MichoCung
5 жыл бұрын
Do a field watch version! really love your format!
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea Micho! Thanks for the idea. I'll definitely do that video in the future!
@folksurvival
Жыл бұрын
He quit making videos.
@bettersteps
4 жыл бұрын
Did I miss the Citizen NY0040? It can still be had for under $250. How can you have the SKX and not the 0040? The Citizen is far superior to the SKX.
@simplelife2424
4 жыл бұрын
I have a seiko 5 automatic and I have been using it for 15 years up to now and the watch are same as new.
@richardmcginnis5344
4 жыл бұрын
i used to have a whittnauer i got from my step mom after my dad died it had a black dial like some in this video but it got lifted from my apartment a few years ago that was my favorite dive watch and now i wear a old casio poseidon from 1992 not worth anything probably but it suits me fine and i won't spend more than the cost of a duro when the battery dies on the poseidon
@fl1431
3 жыл бұрын
i have Ray 2 Raven, Citizen Promaster, Seiko King Turtle, Invicta Pro Diver, Casio Duro, Tag Heur Aquaracer, Orient Kano, and gshock mudmaster. I think I have enough lol.
@krzysztofhadala9126
4 жыл бұрын
I’m so impressed l decided to subscribe. Here’s a top of my shortlist: Casio Duro, Orient Mako XL and Citizen Pro master
@auttiebarnard7691
3 жыл бұрын
@@thetruthhurts7500 loser
@tsam0432
5 жыл бұрын
Great video saved my day being sick at home ps. I am wearing a tissot seastar and probably the best diver under 250 is the orient mako or the invicta
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad I could brighten the day up!
@surfside75
4 жыл бұрын
No it's the SKX007
@michiganedge4770
4 жыл бұрын
Thank for the video. I am going to go with the Casio dura for my first diver style watch but I see many more in the future
@surfside75
4 жыл бұрын
That's how I started but after buying Citizen promaster eco-drive then 2 Seiko skx007 -i really wish I had started with the 007😍. You'll feel like a boss for making the decision💪😁
@michiganedge4770
4 жыл бұрын
Surfside haha yeah I lied I ended up getting the pro master. Ordered it yesterday. But I think I will still get a dura for work.
@surfside75
4 жыл бұрын
Not bad but, you better pull the trigger and get that damn skx007 (discontinued 😵) -heck buy it through Amazon if you don't like return it✔️ but you will😂🍻
@alekseyyulchuraev1207
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect video in my opinion I've made top 12 best divers in my channel, which, I think are the best, but this options, I think are also great. Especially the Vostok one
@holgervoigt4315
4 жыл бұрын
I have two Vostok, one new ( made in Russia) and the other old (made in USSR) both with same caliber. If cared for, they last for many years, being originally made for merchant naval service. The bracelets are pathetic though, rattly cheap metal that I would recommend to replace with rubber bands or aftermarket steel bracelets. To get one that really works well, the choice of the vendor is important. Make sure to find one who tests and controls the watches before sale, there are some specialists who know what they`re doing.
@DiscoFang
4 жыл бұрын
Great summary. I've always been a Seiko fan and own a couple of auto SKX009 and solar and Kinetics as well as Longines chrono, Baume Mercier and 2 Seamasters (random auction finds). The SKX are my faves along with the first Seiko chrono SQ100 I bought new maybe 30 years ago! (7T42-7A00). Funny, the most appealing ones on your list to me are the Citizen Eco-Drive and the Casio Duro. The solar powered Seiko I have just keeps perfect time, always, and to get one like that Citizen at that price is a bargain. But just might be on the large size at 48mm.
@PepeDeezNutz
3 жыл бұрын
Woooooo don’t forget the Casio Pro Trek PRG line which is an ABCwatch for $200
@Jon651
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of these lists always seem to leave out some of the smaller "boutique" brands. For sub-$250 dive watches I am a fan of the Day/Night Tritdiver (I own) and the Master 1000 Gen2 (I don't own) both by Deep Blue. I also own one of their AlphaMarine 500 models but you won't get one of those for less than $250 unless you stumble across one of their sales. No, I don't work for or represent Deep Blue and have spent my own money on their watches. The Tridiver is hard to beat, what with tritium tubes for nighttime illumination instead of lume. They are not the brightest initially, but will have constant illumination for decades instead of just minutes without the need to "charge" the lume with an external light. Add to that a genuine 500m of water resistance with an NH35 movement and these are hard to beat. By comparison, the AlphaMarine 500 series use a Miyota 9015 movement and have a fully lumed FACE, along with a depth rating of 500m. The obvious issue is having to patience to wait for a sale. And lastly, the Master 1000 also has some models with a fully lumed face or standard lumed indices and uses an NH35 movement, but only has a paltry 300m depth rating - at a going price of $169 all the time.
@blktauna
3 жыл бұрын
I have an amphibia and a loreo homage. Both under 80$ and I snorkel with both (that's why I got them). They are superb, even chlorine water doesn't affect them and you can keep both your kidneys. I stopped using my skx007 when they got discontinued but that was well worth the 160$ I paid for it. I don't think you can get them for that now and as I'm dreadful on watches I set it aside for something cheaper and currently available
@albertojr.carreon5580
4 жыл бұрын
I have 3 of the ten you mentioned. Mudmaster G shock, Orient XL and Vostok Amphibia. I wouldn't really put the Mudmaster as a dive watch. It has no dive bezel and it wasn't meant for diving despite the water resistancy. G shock does make a real dive watch but it's not the Mudmaster. My Vostok Amphibia out performs my Orient Mako XL. The Vostok is the best automatic dive watch you can get for the money 💰 imo.
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
VOSTOK!
@flaviuvacanta1
4 жыл бұрын
Nice work, man. Now i will spend at least 2 weeks to decide wich of them to buy. I like to buy used watches, because they have a specific "patina", and of course, they are way more cheaper then the new ones.
@dale.gallaza
4 жыл бұрын
The gg 1000 is just a beast when it comes to durability.. it's my workhorse watch in the construction site.
@JohnSmith-vo9ll
4 жыл бұрын
It eats batteries but.
@hernandovillamarinbuenaven7476
5 жыл бұрын
Great review regarding affordable diver's watches. Also great to have you to provide us with a really professional job!; Many thanks and keep up!👍
@watchlad1969
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hernando!
@librakhan8818
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice video superb watches Seiko and orient and the Russian watch most reliable
@frankbama3684
4 жыл бұрын
Great review but you may find that many former Invicta owners may choose Stuhrling or Momentum next time.. They are both great values.
@watchlad1969
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed.
@John..18
5 жыл бұрын
I love how the cheapest watch is probably the most accurate (Duro),,,
@insert-name-here3350
5 жыл бұрын
That's quartz for you! I picked a Duro up as my first proper watch and love it as my sports watch.
@John..18
5 жыл бұрын
@@insert-name-here3350 I've got my Duro on a cheap Bond (spectre) nato strap, so I can pretend to be rich, (from a distance), Ha ha ha,,,
@insert-name-here3350
5 жыл бұрын
@@John..18 I won't lie, I have that exact strap on my wrist right now and for the same reason haha
@elliotbeerline1286
4 жыл бұрын
i would buy one but its not a divers watch....
@John..18
4 жыл бұрын
@@elliotbeerline1286 Yes it is,,,,,,, I've dived loads with mine,, lol, ,,
@roshrashid7058
4 жыл бұрын
I liked this video. Short and clear information. All watches in this video are good. I like Invicta, because it's cheap and good quality watches.
@marcjohnson4385
3 жыл бұрын
Which would be your go to pulse everyday wearer.
@amoulet69
4 жыл бұрын
Apart from the Citizen, which I already own, please let me know mode Quartz or Solar nice divers, I need MORE... thanks
@Onthecouch-r5r
2 жыл бұрын
All very affordable nice vid lad
@mickeyjohnson1137
3 жыл бұрын
Know anything about the Magico automatic 200 meter divers watch with date window, Japan movement, Rotation bezel. What's it worth?
@naseerbarak4662
4 жыл бұрын
Very good video explain very well thanks for posting such nice reviews and sharing your experience
@frankfavale3872
4 жыл бұрын
great video, surprised by the Vostok also the Victorinox, didn't know they made a dive watch.
@firstbornjordan
3 жыл бұрын
Great selection and review. Subscribed.
@jb678901
3 жыл бұрын
I have a few Invicta's; the Pro Diver in stainless is a TERRIFIC and reliable dive/sports/daily watch IMO. For the money, it is a no-brainer. In full stainless, you can get one for around $100. For travel to certain places in the world, where valuing one's arm more than his watch is a real concern, its the perfect time piece. I also own the Rolex Submariner in two tone/18kt with the blue face; I bought it new back in 1998 for $5200. I just had it maintenanced and cleaned (after two-decades) at Rolex-CH for about $1000...they also replaced the crystal as part of the maintenance. I could've lived that small edge chip at about 5 o'clock...but Rolex did it as part of the standard service! I used to wear this watch all the time...I put it away about 3 years ago, as it began running slow, and finally got around to sending it off to Rolex last year. I know...I should've had the maintenance YEARS ago, but it ran well so I let it ride for 19 years! Sure, the Rolex is a superior watch and has been a reliable watch that holds its value (actually appreciated significantly in my case...its worth $12000+ today). But for the money, you cannot go wrong with the INVICTA Pro Diver with Seiko NH35A movement. Screw the anti-Invicta snobs.
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