The BEST diver watch

[Cornerwriter]

[mention]Meyrin [/mention] Hello, happy to be part of this forum.

Mines a MKV Red Sub ; )


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[KatGirl]

I ‘ve got to agree with Brian.



After 12 years without a service, the amplitude is 270, and it’s running at 0 to +5, which is great for a Seiko. As any Seiko fan knows, the entire SKX line was discontinued a few years ago. Price was $235.30 total, on rubber strap. I added the bracelet. You can still find them new, but at more than double what I paid.

Kat


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[KatGirl]

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[kieselguhr]

The Tudor Pelagos (standard) gets my vote for best Diver.

Tudor pedigree
Solidly constructed of grade 2 Titanium
When released in 2012, it had an innovative design where the clasp includes tool free set length adjustment points with the last setting being a spring based free adjustment mode
[u]Still has an actual divers extension[u] Aesthetically pleasing design architecture
Economical option. You’re getting a technical diver at less than half the cost of other technical divers (and even standard divers) from other brands.

However it’s not perfect, has known issues with the lume blocks in the bezel falling out.

People have complained about the free adjustment mode hurting them by being too tight. It’s meant to be worn over a dive suit in that setting, not bare skin.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I ‘ve got to agree with Brian.



After 12 years without a service, the amplitude is 270, and it’s running at 0 to +5, which is great for a Seiko. As any Seiko fan knows, the entire SKX line was discontinued a few years ago. Price was $235.30 total, on rubber strap. I added the bracelet. You can still find them new, but at more than double what I paid.

Kat


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by agriculture&watches

Sub 40 mm Hulk

Have to agree as it was the only SS Rolex I had for a time.

AP Ceramic Diver would be right behind it, just not as versatile or as much value for money.

[cdmorenot]

I own four dive watches... One of them is a Submariner.

My Omega Seamaster is my favorite dive watch.

[Uppersouth]

Originally Posted by padi56

Around 1999 lost my first 16600 SD in the Red Sea replaced with my dive insurance I used a Citizen Aqualand 11 for around 6 months gave far more dive information than the time lapse SD bezel,And that got quite a lot of hard knocks never let me down,a great diving tool watch,but finally went back to my replacement SD.

Great story! Thanks for sharing.

[Uppersouth]

One of these. I know that’s a cop out.


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[Metro]

124060

[Coolsal1125]

Submariner stands in a league of its own.

[Crown & Shield]

Originally Posted by padi56

Without doubt my own personal working tool 16600 SD with well over 600 hours underwater never skipped a beat,now almost 25 years old still running strong wish I was the same.

[omar-rye]

It changes but I slightly prefer this Seamaster over any other diver

[Xyza0722]

My suunto D6i hands down for diving

For beers after the dive…..my SD43

[Scholar]

Originally Posted by brandrea

For the money it’s this one for me.

Fully graduated bezel, crazy lume, superior legibility, throw in a day and date, and a super comfortable (yes rattly) jubilee bracelet. Btw this also meets the ISO 6425 standards.

All this a a fraction of the cost






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This (and its cousins) and the Pelagos easily beat out any current Sub for visibility underwater.

There are several Seamaster watches that perform similarly in that regard but the poll simply says "Seamaster" so it is hard to know what you're voting for!

[denmanproject]

I've owned every one on your list at some point, and this is my choice

SLA037

[Easy E]

I'll vote once I get my hands on my BP FF. Should be here any day.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Scholar

This (and its cousins) and the Pelagos easily beat out any current Sub for visibility underwater.

There are several Seamaster watches that perform similarly in that regard but the poll simply says "Seamaster" so it is hard to know what you're voting for!

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[Old Expat Beast]

Golden Tuna or Darth Tuna.

[gingerbee]

A year ago I would have said Sub for sure, but after buying a Pelagos it has won me over so much that I plan on buying a second one, but time may change that lol

[Marcaine]

For actual diving I use blue Pelagos with rubber strap.
Have used SD 43 as well. Just dont want any more metal during dives.

My other dive watches seeing duty: Boshett Cave Dweller, Baume et Mercier Capeland XXL, RedSea Hollystone

[travisb]

D-Blue Deepsea is my all time favorite dive watch.

[Andad]

I liike my SD, Submariners and SubDates but I am surprised that the bezel markers don’t meet the ISO requirements to be called a diver.

I see that some of the other more upmarket watches pictured so far have the same issue but most of the Seiko watches meet the requirement.

The rotating bezel shall have markers at every minute and a more pronounced marker at five second intervals.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Andad

I liike my SD, Submariners and SubDates but I am surprised that the bezel markers don’t meet the ISO requirements to be called a diver.

I see that some of the other more upmarket watches pictured so far have the same issue but most of the Seiko watches meet the requirement.

The rotating bezel shall have markers at every minute and a more pronounced marker at five second intervals.

Continuous minute markings and every 5 minutes a clearly legible marker, offset line marking as well as a luminous triangular mark on the bezel (or, depending on the design,can be on the dial) with which the immersion time is marked.

[fishingbear]

Sub Date

[Cornerwriter]

Originally Posted by padi56

Continuous minute markings and every 5 minutes a clearly legible marker, offset line marking as well as a luminous triangular mark on the bezel (or, depending on the design,can be on the dial) with which the immersion time is marked.

Does anyone actually dive with their Submariners? I see more hard core divers with much better gear. Doxa, etc.


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by Cornerwriter

Does anyone actually dive with their Submariners? I see more hard core divers with much better gear. Doxa, etc.


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Well dived regular with my 16600 SD well over 600 hour's underwater but mainly used as a backup as dive computers were out. They and gave far more dive related information than a simple time lapse bezel, but myself always carried a backup watch as well. But expect of all the dive type watches sold today 85% of them the only water they will see is a dip in the pool or shower.

[Cornerwriter]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well dived regular with my 16600 SD well over 600 hour's underwater but mainly used as a backup as dive computers were out. They and gave far more dive related information than a simple time lapse bezel, but myself always carried a backup watch as well.

That’s a lot of hours! Yes, computers and more functions made these watches more of an accessory than a functional piece of gear.


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[S.Explorer]

If it was anything other than the Submariner, I'd be surprised given the forum.

Specifically, I'd go for a 14060M, 16610LV or 114060.

[John Doyle]

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