The 9 Best Iconic Dive Watches Under $500 to $1000: Seiko, Citizen, CWC, Bulova, Luminox, Squale...
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- So you want to buy the best professional level dive watch that you can be proud of, that is iconic like the most famous Omega Seamaster, Rolex Submariner, Panerai Luminor and so on, but your budget is from $500 to $1000? Well, this video is for you! The great thing about this hobby, despite inflation and all the empty rhetoric spouted by the blowhard watch snobs, is you can still buy amazing, highly respected watches well within this price range. In this video I explore some of the most underrated military issued divers, cinematic icons that will forever be immortalized in pop culture, and the fascinating story behind how some of these extraordinary timepieces came to be, along with some of the most dependable tools used by the most elite professionals. What do you think about the watches in this video? And what's your nomination for the best iconic dive watch under $1000? Don't forget to make it a top 10 and add your nomination in the comments.
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Spoilers ahead! My picks in this video include:
9. Yema Superman
8. Luminox Navy Seal
7. CWC SBS Diver
6. Citizen Promaster NY0040
5. Zodiac Super Sea Wolf
4. Bulova Oceanographer Devil Diver
3. Squale 1545
2. Seiko Willard
1. G-Shock Frogman
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In regards to CWC, there's an iconic picture of SBS operator Sergeant Paul 'Scruff' McGough during the fracas at the Qala-iJangi fort, where he became famous so to speak in a video clip standing on the battlements with his gimpy machine gun, firing from the hip and raining fire down onto the angry Taliban. In the picture I mentioned you can see Paul's CWC SBS watch on his wrist clear as day! Pretty cool to see one in the wild being worn by actual an actual SBS chap!
That sounds insanely cool and crazy, thank you so much for sharing that. Off to google it!
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry You'll find it if you pop his name into a Google search :)
The Zodiac,,, such a gorgeous watch and brand. I am missing the Sicura brand in this list. My favourite Sicura is the "Sicura Chrono Computer"
Great shout! Toby Harnden's First Casualty is one of the best military books I've ever read.
Tell me you've read First Casualty by Toby Harnden. Just awesome. Amazing read
The Citizen NY0040 is such a world-beater. As a scuba/freediving watch it's the only one I've ever owned that has never had a jammed bezel due to particle intrusion. The brutalist, some may say "inelegant," 60 click bezel and built-in mechanical play (both to help with ISO compliance) mean that it feels dramatically different to the ultra-smooth, non-ISO desk divers, but it's actually the most practical of the bunch in the water. They go on sale pretty regularly, for cheap enough that you can thrash them without worry. One of the best automatic tool watches out there, and I'd own more than one if I wasn't confident that this one will outlast me.
The NY0040 is the best dive watch currently considering what you get for under $300.
I thought they stopped making the automatic?
@@varanid9 I believe that since both the 8203 and 8204 movements are discontinued and replaced by the 8205, they are not making any more. They may still be assembling watches using existing cases and movements, or we may see yet another update with the 8205 movement. It's rare to see them out of stock though, so at least for the time being there are quite a few waiting to be sold.
@@varanid9 They are still available at least in UK and Europe to my knowledge. Citizen have introduced uprated versions. They are slightly larger but wear more or less the same. They have sapphire crystals and a 120 click bezel.
I dig the Eco Drive better.
I have one of these autos,but the Eco Drive really is grab and go.
And ive never hear anyone call the underwear 12oclock marker as "Y front"
I am truly surprised that the Glycine Combat Sub is not on this list. Slim, well speced, iconic. I am still surprised at the value. I enjoy mine every time I wear it.
Me too
@@roberteckert9152 I wholeheartedly agree!
Me three.
Me four
Me five
I can never compliment the Citizen Promaster NY0040 enough. Exceptional watch; fully professional, serious, properly designed, historically interesting. It's too much watch for under $300.
Thanks largely to yourself and Marc, I’ve wanted a Squale 1521 for a long long time. Today I finally achieved my attainable grail diver and got my black dial, blasted case 1521!!! Thank you TGV for the endless hours of entertainment down the years! ❤
Huge congrats on getting your grail diver. Such a great watch. Enjoy.
What a great feeling. May it serve you well through life’s journey.
Congratulations!
Congrats brother. It must've been a big moment for you. Wear it well 💪💪
the NY 0040 is my pick that ticks every box ........serious value in spades
TGV, have to give a shout-out to the Casio Duro. Basic yes, too big for some yes, BUT a real deal dive watch with certified depth rating for $60! The epitome of snob-proof budget watch, it looks great on a rubber strap.
Love the orange Devil Diver and NY0040-50W. Some of my favorites
Certina DS Action diver. Since 1888 Certina innovated some of the toughest watches for the most extreme places. 1965 the Certina DS takes part in the US Navy's Sealab II, 1969 it spent 2 months underwater with NASA scientists. It's a diver's diver. Ive had mine for several years now and yes I took it scuba diving as well. Certina, the real deal!
I own 14 Certinas, very under rated. PH-500m and the various DS Actions are great value.
Buy the ph models. They're better than the contemporary ones. My picks? Ph200 and ph1000
@@antonhallergren588 Got a great deal on a PH-500M last year :-)
Hi TGV. Despite the fact that I only possess four watches, I'm a watch enthusiast and an addict for your excellent channel. The watches I own all have seriously sentimental value for connections with family and personal events but my Seiko Kinetic Sports 200 diver is the most precious to me as, having owned it since 1996, it's the watch I've worn when climbing with my son and daughter since they were young to the present day . . . I'm now 77 and we still have magic days together on the mountains of my homeland in Scotland and where we now live in Vancouver. As these days have been (and continue to be) the best of my life, wearing the Seiko everyday keeps them alive in my memory and my kids close to me . . . even when they themselves are not. Incidentally, the Seiko cost me £325 twenty eight years ago, has only had one replacement capacitor in that time and, in terms of time-keeping, gains a couple of seconds a month. PS: I was in New York last weekend for a gallery opening of a show including my artwork. I know how you feel about being back in the city . . . it's been my favourite since working there on and off since 1976 and the excitement never leaves me.
Doxa Sub 300 breaks the bank, but the 200 fits your price ceiling. Orange dial. You mentioned it during the Devil Diver. Iconic.
Yeah, i missed that, too.
If you're talking dive watches Doxa is as iconic as you can ask for imo. I grabbed a Sub300 Carbon last year and I love it.
Finally found a perfect diver for myself... Super Squale 38mm. Thank You for introducing me to that brand TGV.
It’s my only dive watch. Perfect for me as well.
Happy to see the Citizen Promaster on the list. I picked up their solar/quartz model this year. I was on the hunt for a solid outdoor rec watch - something I could use hiking, cycling, swimming etc. and not worry about it. I couldn't bring myself to spend the money on an automatic, and this became the first quartz in my current collection. It has become my go to watch, I just love it, and with the excellent water resistance, I can wear it worry free. This watch definitely feels snob-proof. I don't see how anyone could not love it.
What exactly is the model ? Looking to buy one as well. Thanks
@@tudorvd I bought the Eco-drive promaster blue dial. BN0151-17L. Bought it new on the gray market for $170. Such a great watch. Proof that you don't have to spend $1000. I have grown to appreciate the solar eco-drive.
@@dougstump2520 Thank you!! I have just ordered a Citizen BN0200-81E for €260. I can't wait to wear it. The test will be in my cold plunge/hot showers. So far my Casio G-Shock GA2100 is doing great!
I wish you good health and only good moments with your new watch!
Greetings from Romania.
@@tudorvd I too seek out aqua-therapy whenever I can. My promaster has held up well in both temperature extremes - I never take it off.
I personally keep gravitating to the Certina Heritage DS Super PH500M. I call it The Phantom as the letters on the dial suggest. Its classic styling, with cross hair dial and sword hands appeal to me. It does an orange dial, and even a smaller 38mm dial. He case has a beautifully domed sapphire crystal, on a ufo style vintage case. For £700, this Swiss Made marvel represents good all round value in my humble opinion. Onwards and upwards!
I have the PH-500M and many other Certinas, can't fault them and great value.
Vostok amphibia and citizen aqualand, the Aqualand is basically the last dive watch used for a time after the introduction of dive computers.
I think Glycine Combat Sub is a great dive watch and the Alpina Seastrong while 44mm wears like a 42mm.
I’ll nominate my Seiko SKX007 that cost me $201 and has been a great companion.
It’s still great, but aging. Competition today is pretty insane
It's no longer made, though.
My 1st watch that bought as the beginning of a collection!
You are on of the last OG watch CZcamsrs who still does this kind of videos. I really admire all the Grand Seiko's, Omega's and all this wonderful manufacturers with great history and overall craftsmanship but this more affordable, entry level spectrum of watches always brings that enthusiasm which started my interest in this neverending hobby. Thanks for the great video! Cheers!
Iv seen a lot of backlash to luminox , is it a good brand in your opinion?
I bought a Casio Duro Marlin just as they stopped making them. That's my Diver pick. Great video as always, Thanks.
Sangin Instruments has become increasingly popular amongst military members. It’s a young brand but worth a look
I have two additions. Vostok Amphibia “Scuba Dude” and the Momentum Sea Quartz 30 “Magnum PI”. I had to show them both some love.
Magnum PI , great show and great watches .👍🏻
Sea quartz for sure
Nobody ever mentions a brand called Alsta, which is the watch Richard Dreyfuss wore in Jaws. I've always wanted to own one.
I wish I could, hence the Jaws clip, even if it was a nod to the new dominant shark of the dive scene. 😉.
Unfortunately I simply have not had enough time with Alsta to fully recommend it.
One day hopefully! Great suggestion, thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry NP. It would be great if you would. Take care.
Oh, video from the new war room and with a pretty cool list this time, i'm quite a fan of the Bulova Devil diver myself.
I'd say The Seiko King Turtle. All the watch anyone could ever use.
I was about to write the same. To me the most honest of all divers and reasonably priced given the upgraded specs and of course for being a legendary icon. I see it as the actual honest successor to the SKX: an excellent, proper diver than can last a lifetime, with minimal marketing BS and a fair price tag.
@@prwoland3750 Exactly! And for the price of many imitators.
@@prwoland3750not to forget the prospex king samurai as well ❤
a little surprised a Marathon model didn't make the list...
I so nearly did, but deffo number 11.
If it was pilot watches, absolutely, the Navigator is a true underrated icon IMO.
Thank you, love Marathon.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry It is a shame the Benrus Type II is a bit over the $1000 bar...looks like the Navigator, but with dive specs.
I recently went for the $500 NB6021-17E Citizen Fujitsubo and must say, with all its quirks, I really like it. What I especially am fond of is how the crystal plays on the dial, due to the cut-in between the outer edge and bezel. The piece probably isn't iconic but a quintessential black diver nonetheless. Safe bet for someone only getting into the hobby.
I also had QC issues with my Yema. The lume actually detached from two circular indices and were floating around the dial! Great list! My pick for #10 would have to be a Hamilton Navy Scuba Auto or, if your wrist can handle it, the Victorinox INOX Professional Diver!
Glad to see you've included my favorite watch, the NY0040. I didn't want a dive watch, but one glance at it a few years ago and I fell in love. Now I have three. Because of the Marina Militare connection, and your earlier video about it, I bought two from Italy!
I have a NY0040-17L German market, like you I wanted one because if the TGV video on them from a few years ago.
It is my daily and already has the complimentary dings. The 8 o’ clock crown is very handy for when I do press ups, lume is great, it hacks and unlike an SKX it actually has QC, and only just over €200.
@@OscarOSullivan Well, the TGV video (one of his best) got me more excited about the NY0040, but I have to say it was a customer's picture on Amazon that first drew my eye. What goes unmentioned or unnoticed about the NY0040 is how it looks from an angle. Most often we judge watches while viewing the face, but it's the shape of the case and bezel on the person's arm that drew my attention. There's something about the intermittent pattern of the 5 notches around the bezel that creates the rugged character of the watch, while the shape and proportions of the bezel and case present it in a more refined and balanced manner than any of the later versions were able to achieve. In short, I think it's perfection. Even the NY0085, which is almost identical, loses something by changing the font size on the bezel.
I own the Zodiac, which I love, but also the Longines Legend Diver, which I nominate!
I'll have one of them for under $1000
GREAT TOPIC!!!!
True about Yema, I've been hit by date adjustment issues in a brand new superman GMT, just 3 months ago. Yes, very poor customer support
How about the Elliot Brown Bolton Professional? As used by the British SBS.
Thank you for including CWC! I'd also add Seiko Alpinist, which ever you fancy guys.
Marathon MSAR for #10!
Ditto!
The new war room looks amazing. It's given me the inspiration to update my own.
Thank you so much, good luck with your update!
Best regards,
TGV
Hi TGV, good to see you. Another diver from our past is the Glycine Combat Sub (pre-Invicta). I've been wearing mine a lot lately in place of my Rolex no date. 8 years without a maintenance, knock on wood. Cheers and Best Regards John
Casio and Seiko number 1. & 2. My two favourite watch brands. Class video sir.
I love my Certina Titanium 38mm Diver.
Vostok amphibia 200m water resistant inhouse movement with an interesting history!!!
I don’t know if it’s Iconic, but my titanium Scurfa D1 is a watch that every watch nerd seems to respect and appreciate. Only time will tell if this will become an icon
Future icons - what a great idea for a video, especially as a Marc Frankel collab. I would second the Diver 1, had mine for years. Take care.
Couldn't agree more! Finally picked up a titanium light blue version after missing a few of their restocks. They get a lot of respect from those who actually dive with them and Paul's Comex experience lends the brand a lot of gravitas. Time will tell but I feel like they will always have at least a cult following among watermen and waterwomen.
I swear I am the only fella who bought a Yema - and not only had a pleasant transaction, but stellar customer service when something happened to the watch.
Love Yema designs but their movements don’t have the best rep for reliability
Hahaha you’re not alone my friend. Being French myself I had to. A small issue with this bezel locking mechanism on one of them, no other problem and very smooth direct transactions on their website (great seasonal sales every 6 months)
Never had an issue with my yema either. Sold communication and performance has been great since owning
You covered all the ones I would suggest minus the Glycine Combat Sub and the Longines Hydroconquest. I’m melting….!😆.
Great video and love the new war room ❤ I would also suggest either the Doxa Sub 200 or Oris Aquis Date for the no.10 spot. The latter you can pick up new for a smidge over $1000 if you shop around.
A very enjoyable episode. I'm wearing my Citizen Promaster Diver BN0151 today. Robust, accurate (love Eco-Drive), great for diving, wears smaller than its 44mm size and looks great in blue. Despite inflation, it is still available for under $200 new on the grey market. Cheers!
The comfort of my spb317 slim turtle on fkm is amazing. I wore a Promaster during my diving days.
The Davosa Diving Ternos Automatic and the Certina DS Action Diver are awesome 👍😎
Spot on good choice…..👍
That Citizen is a classic touch, but that Zodiac is legendary in my opinion.
TGV you are NO1 along with Andrew Morgan , best watches channels ever , u r rocking, my man
I was going to suggest the Ploprof but then i remembered the price 😅. Love the New Room , Great Video as always. Best Regards 🙂👍👍
Awesome Video I purchased the 30th anniversary edition Frogman GW-8230-B, I never owned a diving watch before, thanks to your videos the Squale brand is starting to catch my curiosity for a future purchase.
I’m d love the green Willard for my next watch but prices vary from retailers from £1100-£700 but I also want it with a matching olive strap not black … any ideas ?
Love my fugu and devil diver..eyeing a Squale to add to my collection as per your recommendation..cheers!
My number 10 pick, Glycine Combat Sub.
I have two sub $1000 divers, absolutely snob-proof, and in the micro brand space, they are indeed iconic: Zelos Hammerhead from any of the three generations and the Zelos Swordfish, from any generation. Both have been made in bronze, steel, titanium, and even tantalum. Dozens of different color ways, including meteorite dials. One day Tristano you will do what I've been crying out for and take a look at the King Of The Micro Brands. And if you ever want to borrow a few Zelos, I have 70 to choose from.
Can't argue with your choices sir. I personally own watches from Seiko, Citizen, Bulova, and still have my beloved Squale Lion Shark. Others on your list I have at least gotten to enjoy as loans.
I think you did make one mistake/oversight sir: The Marathons. Double tough diver military watches. I have the set of 36mm, 41mm, and 46mm....the last one being the JSAR YAMAM Israeli Special Forces one that Marc himself found for me. Thanks Marc!
Excellent video sir, as usual. Onwards......Upwards....Ciao.......
Longines Legend Diver 39mm is my pick for #10. Huge fan of compression/compression-style divers and I love the history behind them. I also love how the Legend Diver is a GADA watch and extremely versatile.
Your movie references are always on point! 💯
I was thinking of the Christopher Ward Trident Pro however that's just busting Bubbles at 1000+ GBP so I think the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 just under a smidgen U$D 1K is a good option.
Spot on with the Promaster. I always preferred it to the SKX. With diminishing supplies of that icon now fetching silly money in NOS condition the original Promaster, and modern uprated versions are both available much more cheaply. I'd nominate two divers worthy of a look. Both British microbrands the Precista Royal Navy reissue from 1982 and the Newmark skin diver reissue from 1971. You could pick up both for just under $1K.
Scurfa, Tutima M2 Seven Seas and Guinand G44 would be my top pics.
Great video! I’d say a Glycine sub is worth a mention! Also a Doxa but probably out of budget range.
Matching my watch to my shirt,I'm with TGV !
Great episode. Your reflection on the Squale 1521 - while not on this list - were spot on. At its current MSRP, that's a hell of a lot of watch. Before inflation drove it up, it was a bit comical. Second hand, the 1521 is an incredible bargain. Great highlight of the 1545. Absolutely no slouch and a watch I find myself looking at quite frequently, homage-like or not.
One watch I'd add: Citizen Promaster Aqualand JP2007-09W. Totally over the top, but totally awesome.
Grazie Tristano. I am happy to see my "devil diver" be part of your list. Very iconic and it makes me feel proud.. i can't wait to go in holiday in Sicily next week and wear it daily. Un abbraccio e tanti auguri
Every one a winner, Tristano. Always time well spent. Thank you. Mark.
I'd go:
1. Certina ds ph200m (my pick the 2018 model, like a milsub mixed with a vintage omega 300. The milanese bracelet is amazing. Be a bit dilligent and you can snag one for as low as 500 dollars) only downsides are that you need not the biggest wrist but a pretty flat one for it and the first model has an older powermatic 80 but hey replace it with an sw200 when the time comes and you're good.
2. Glycine combat sub (any which one of them, you have a 36,39 and 42, my pick is the 3,6,9 models, the lume is better on those. A great deal even at 500 bucks) only downsides are picking which one you want and the 42 needing a somewhat flat wrist.
3. Seiko king turtle (any one of them, they are insane value for money at like 400-500 bucks) only downside alignment
4. Seiko king samurai (just behind the turlte as it is not as iconic and often a hundred bucks more) only downsides are the same as the turtle alignment wise and it does not fit as well on as many wrists as the turtle
5. Seiko Arnie (obviously could be nr1 icon wise but to most ppl It's not gonna be a better pick than 1-4. Prices vary from 400 and up) downside? Mineral glass
6. Citizen retrozilla (full titanium, eco drive and super well fitting for any wrist. Usually buyable at 300 bucks even) only downside mineral glass but it's forgiveable as it is a reissue and it is very affordable
7. Citizen ecozilla (this is the citizen turtle but more agressive design wise which in my opinion fits the concept of it better. Prices vary from 400-600) downside? Mineral glass.
8. Seiko mm200 old gen (often avaliable under 1k and with the 6r15 they're super reliable, even at 44mm they fit almost anyone just like the mm300) downside? Discontinued otherwise they're top 3 material
9. Certina ds ph1000m (have not had hands on with this one yet but it is a historically important watch and it looks amazing. Rather well fitting too. Price is just over 1k but they're avaliable just below on sales) downside? A little expensive for the list
10. Squale 1545 (again have not had this watch but you buy a squale for diving history pedigree. Prices have gone up but they're avaliable just below 1k) downside? It's not their iconic models
I'd definitely add the Marathon TSAR quartz
I’m surprised it wasn’t on the list so I’ll nominate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident
Great watch, but what makes it iconic ?
Great video!!! I would add the Marathon TSAR and/or GSAR to your list. Built like tanks with their own military history. Throw in the tritium dials they are always bright in dark, murky areas.
I'd say the Citizen Aqualand jp2000 is pretty iconic. Love mine. I also have a frog and a full lume ny0040 and a turtle. Love them all.
Definitely thought we’d see the Combat Sub on this one 😢
Just bought myself the new super seville. I’m in love with it. You did a great review.
👏👏👏👏 I so nearly did myself, enjoy it a little extra for me please.
Thank you for sharing that.
Best regards
TGV
Bought the Squale 1545 and have made it my daily wear. Thanks TGV for introducing me to this wonderful time piece.
The music in the background! So much atmoshpere added, lovely stuff! :D
I love your CZcams channel and keep up with the amazing work you do I have to say bloody good work old boy
Also love my Willard. Specially after Seiko tinkered with it ( a nice way of saying that they tossed the original 6R35 and put in a fresh one ) and it now runs at around -2 seconds per 24 hours
Seiko Arnie, dawg. If I’m storming a despot’s compound via sea (or land), nothing less on my wrist. Also, I watch your videos with bated breath waiting for the RLM pop-in. I’m ready for a crossover where y’all talk about movies.
The Maen Hudson is criminally underrated, and should be in way more collections than they are.. if l didn’t have an 8+ inch wrist size, I’d own 2 Maens.. the Manhattan is absolutely gorgeous!
Doxa 300 has my vote. Hear me out...they usually cruise at 1.5k and up preowned, but every now and then (including today as of this comment) they can be found preowned at $900.00. Yes, the watch has "had a life" but it can be had for less than 1k every so often and with an ETA inside, it's hard to beat. The one I found is on Chrono, not my listing (sharkhunter, black dial). Love the bloopers! Cheers, D
Please look at Prim watches. The 6th or 7th country to develop their own chronograph
The War Room looks great! My humble SKX007 purchased so many years ago for $180 is the perfect all round diver. As a runner up is Certina DS divers with fantastic build/specs for the price.
I just purchased a Torgoen T43 for < $200 USD (after discounts) - I've only had it for about 1 week, but so far I'm impressed - IMO a diver w/sapphire crystal and Swiss Ronda (quartz) movement at that price point is unbelievable - I think it's a good-looking watch, too. We'll see how durable it is, but for what I paid if it breaks down after the 3-year warranty period, I consider it a "throw-away" piece.
I really like that Squale 1545 in blue. Looks like a great Summer watch. I keep going back between this model and a Christopher Ward Dive C60 or C65 watch (I know they lack history) but they are making fantastic watches
Just watch this video wearing my Citizen NY0040! Proud of it
🙌🙌🙌🙌 Pure class, enjoy and thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
Your video on the NY0040 really made me want one. Last Christmas I got a German market 8203 dialled but 8204 in the case NY0040-17L. Love its finishing, lume, day date and the colour of the date wheels and date window frame, the dial itself, the bezel and bezel action, the size of the case, its design, how it wears and the 8 o’ clock crown which allows for comfortable wear during press ups.
It is worn on a CWC green grey G10 strap and has dings from my part time supermarket stock job which it has stood up to. Unlike the SKX everything lines up properly and I prefer the design and maker.
Citizen are quite an underrated brand compared to Seiko.
TGV, “you can waste your time arguing in the comments.” Cracked me up! 😂
SKX, done.!
TGV, you def covered the wide variety of superb options...the Willard! My thoughts on the Mil Ships starts and immediately ends with the overly narrow strap and choice of movement. Adding two options to this amazing list...at number 3 I almost thought you were going to add it...but I will suggest the greatest summer movie watch: Alsta Nautoscaph SuperAutomatic! Before watch product placement was a serious thing Alsta Nautoscaph starred prominently in the 1975 movie icon Jaws on the wrist of Richard Dreyfus (watch the movie and see just how often the watch is front and center in the scene). Also add to the options the Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba. Both options are fun and very reasonably priced. Next episode should be the other end of the spectrum - high end luxury divers and all the magic they offer or dont offer. Pure class as always. O&U
Great minds my friend, I nearly added the Alsta and Hammy, but have yet to try them enough, so I didn't feel qualified. Best comment/recommendations so far, well, to be expected! Grazie fratello! O&U!!!
T.
I'd nominate the Seiko SKX as it's so iconic and part of some many collector's collection and less than $1,000 but I can't as Seiko no longer make them. Superb Video! And yes there had to be a Squale! It would be just wrong to not have a Squale - Pure Class!
Is the Seiko section set to the Days of Heaven intro title credit music? I love that movie! One of Malick’s best for sure!
Love this genre of watches and your choices. Nothing predictable like the seamaster or Subby. I have a tuna and a monster in collection along with numerous G-Shocks. Thanks again for making another interesting and informative video🙂
I like my Deep Blue Military Divers watches. They're hard to beat. Quality, finish and value. I have several of them.
Johnny Castaway!!!! I loved Johnny Castaway!! I spent hours watching it!
I am a proud owner of a Citizen NY0040, my favourite diver from my collection. But from your selection, for me, the Bulova Devil Diver takes the win.
Really enjoyed this episode, it was like settling in with a nice single malt and looking at old family albums. 🥃🥃.
It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of amzwatch's watch 99% of people will never see.
Pleaaase TGV, never stop making videos!! I want to be able to still watch them in 30 years time, when I’m 90!😅
TGV, what do you think of Victorinox? I have a couple i love plus a few knives ive had from 25-10 years that are still going strong. I beat my 24 hr dial diver to hell in the US Navy and working offshore with Schlumberger and its still ticking after 14 years of hard use.
LOVE them, I owned an infantry watch at one point. It has been a long time since I covered them, but I will again at the end of this year. They actually released one of my favorite new watches of 2024. Stay tuned and great comment, thank you.
Best regards,
TGV
Let us not forget the humble, Orient Mako 😊
How about the Doxa SUB 200 for #10? Doxa invented several features of the modern dive watch, and it was Jacques Cousteau's preferred brand. And, the 200 is a more affordable and contemporary sibling of the iconic 300/300T.
Thanks for the great video once again. What a pity Marathon divers are slightly over the 1000$ limit, because they are really nice and also have military history. Let's bend the rules and go for a used GSAR !