Best AFFORDABLE Dive Watches in 2023 | Seiko, Citizen, Tissot & More
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- Top 10 affordable dive watches in 2023. We're talking about Seiko, Citizen, Tissot, Casio, Orient and more!
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I still cannot believe hands have excatly same voice as you
I can't believe THOSE hands have the same voice. Madness
The voice doesn't match the face .
Not sure what I was expecting , but not this .
Not saying his unattractive or attractive , just wasn't expecting this , though not sure what I was expecting to be fair .
There is only one watch that takes the 1st prize, and that is the Citizen. All the others are runners up. I would rate that Citizen against any watch. Beautifully made, super accurate and only out by 4 seconds a month.
I have the black version of the Citizen on the bracelet with ratchet diver extension. Very handy for on the fly adjustment. Great watch.
The Citizen Pro Masters with the crown at 3 instead of 4 are my preference. But I agree with the general point. I love quartz watches and solar watches are so much the better. There are an infinite sum of good options in other watch styles in Quartz or solar, but not that many good ones in true divers. Citizen is really a good pick in that sense
@@minimalisthealth I have Both Seiko and Citizen Solar Quartz watches ... Accurate, Affordable, and last Forever!
I have the Turtle, it's a great watch. The original from the 70's is pretty iconic, Mick Jagger wore one, it went on Antarctic expeditions, Ed Harris wore one in The Abyss...
The Citizen Promaster is an absolutely fantastic deal.
The Invicta Pro Diver is also available with a sellita sw200.
That said the one with the Seiko movement you can actually get for about $80.
Great list with a decent price range. I would offer for consideration the Phoibos Wavemaster 300. I have the green dial version and it's such a good looking watch with solid specs that also satisfies the "tool watch" catagory. You can pick one up for $300.
Ive actually got three of these watches😂😊
Seiko turtle is my number 1 pick on this category as well
tissot for me
Couple weeks ago received my Orient Kano for $160, it instantly replaced my Swiss Military quartz beater. Certina DS Action Powermatic 80 you can get a good deal now, it's just everything you ever wanted in a diver. And MIDO Ocean Star GMT for a little over $1K is 2 in 1 - diver + GMT 80h power reserve killer watch.
Also the Glycine Combat Sub. You can pick about any color in the pallet
You should also take a look at Depth Charge ..for under 130gbp a ceramic bezel, seiko 35 movement and sapphire glass ..it puts the best pound for pound IMHO..and as I usually wear Breitlings this shocked me
Chris ward finally put the symbol back in the center top!?! Took them forever, i'll actually pick one up now.
Great divers! Liked the format with you two chatting and joking around!
Just picked up a black-on-black Squale 1545 for outdoor recreational duty and I could not be more pleased with it.
Good topic and video! I would like to add a dive watch to my collection and am looking within this price range. I have no personal experience with any of these, but have you considered Nodus Retrospect, Scurfa Diver One (Teddy Baldassarre just released a review video today), Deep Blue Diver 1000 II (there are more models but I am looking at this model), or Dan Henry 1975?
No 3 is what I would go for! The CW trident pro 300 diver. Love the finishing, how thin the watch is, and the rotor is even better decorated than the submariner
Under 1k I haven't come across a watch better than the squale 1521 which has great design and an amazing case. One of the few keepers in my collection
Terrific list! I have the Casio and the Citizen, and love them both. The Invicta Pro Diver, however, is even more of a bargain than you stated. I own a number of Pro Divers, which can often be found under $100. My most recent purchase just a couple of months ago cost only $60.
I've never seen a Pro Diver cost 200 lbs. I got mine for $60 US and they seem to always be available for that.
I have two of the lovely green version of the Citizen dive watch. I bought the 2nd one by mistake but realized that if one ever wore out, I would have another brand new one as backup.
The Invicta is a lot less than 200 quid?
I have the Citizen in blue and it’s a heckuva deal at around $200-250. It’s one of two watches in my daily wear rotation. The only complaint is the strap is gaudy - I replaced it with an Island Watch bracelet pretty quickly. I will say the Orient is a beautiful watch, especially at the price. Christopher Ward is also killing it right now.
I bought the black one on the bracelet, because of the divers extension, which can be used for on the fly micro adjustment.
Just bought the Casio and Seiko watch too. The Casio is made in different colors so I bought the one with the red and black bezel. Beautiful watch. Then Amazon had a price reduction for a blue Padi solar for slighty over 200 dollars. Just couldnt resist both.
No.9 you've mixed up 2 watches there - the Orient Kamasu 2 (the one with the patina lume) and the Orient Mako 3 (which has arabics at 6, 9 and 12). The case is the same but the new Mako 3 has finally solved the issue with the crown that was impossible to unscrew/ screw in. I've owned both, for less that £250 its unbeatable value from a mainstream brand for the specs.
I prefer the Rotary Seamatic, 300m water rating, ceramic bezel, saphire crystal, very nice finishing (mostly brushed with some high quality polish) and comes with a deployment clasp with dive extension. Insanely good watch for 180 pounds, Only downside is the miyota 8215 movement, however it is very reliable and keeps that price down
@@5hittyradio I've got the Rotary Scuba Super 7... love it. The Seamatic looks even sharper.
I'd have loved to see the Depth Charge in here - really good for the money and great specs too!
Love my Duro, it's a daily and over 2yrs old
I'm very hard on watches, have NO scratches on the crystal, and it's in very good shape. The lume is not great, have no issues with the crown, and the second hand hitting the markers is hit or miss(no pun intended). It appears to get better with time, btw(mine is very good).
As for how it wears is subjective, on my Average size wrist (17-18cm)
I've spent more on straps then on the watch and Love it... Spends most of its time on a StrapCode 22mm Super-J Louis JUB Watch Band Straight End, 316L Stainless Steel Solid V-Clasp Button Double Lock. And on that it really punches above it's weight.
I’ve just got a Citizen titanium watch, £320 and disgusted to find out that Citizen are as lax as Seiko at lining up the Dial and rehaut
Alignment is shocking.
Some good recommendations 👍🏻
I have a Duro with pepsi bezel, I've put it on a comfy nato and I love it. Nice to wear, legible, looking good and it's really good quality for the money.
Great video. I would add the Seiko Arnie to that list. Great looking dive / action watch.
The Christopher Ward and Casio are my picks. I love Casio. They make great gifts that don’t break the bank.
I miss the Longines Hydroconquest and the Glycine Combat sub... Then there's also the Zodiac Seawolf which honestly has the coolest name ever (the movement not much in my experience, shame). But at the end of the day, I'll strap on my Citizen Prodiver automatic (in titanium) when I go for a dive. Because it's brilliant.
I don't have the old Top gear crew anymore, but I have this.
And I almost like this better. You two are hilarious 😂
Bring back the mics please. More iconic.
A field watch with divey tendencies would also be the Boldr Chrono titanium. Also, surprised you guys didn't mention the Seiko King Samurai, but I guess the Seiko Turtle is a extension to "check out the other Prospex divers"😂. Top notch clip. Love the chemistry between you two
glycine combat sub should be on the list
Tom! "Padding pool"; bravo! Great fun with this presentation!
These are the best kinds of videos !
Exactly when I was deciding what to get for my first dive watch!
I’d add the Certina DS Action Diver 38mm as an alternative Swatch group pick. Well-regulated Powermatic 80 movement, modest case size and genuine diving heritage for a little over £700.
Get the 43mm. Ceramic bezel and the adjustable bracelet is 1000x better than the 38mm one. I would argue it is one of the best adjustable bracelets you can get.
@@iLeetjeeh i agree. i have owned the green one for 2 months now and it runs about 0.5--1 sec slow while wearing and then +1 while on the desk, also the braclet and clasp is really nice. The only thing i dont like is that the clasp has some sharp edges when you extend the adjustment.
ps: the watch really is kinda heavy, 205g with all links if im not wrong
@@iceman01gun There is a titanium version of the 43mm one! It does come at a premium though. Never had issues with sharp edges but I have a 7inch wrist so I only adjust my bracelet when it's hot outside and my wrist is slightly larger.
I just picked up a Citizen Promaster Ecodrive. I love it! It fills the gap between my Gshock and my Orient Kamasu.
Hey guys, what about Helm, NTH or Zelos? Is only Baltic recognized as a worthy Microbrand by you?
Revue Thommen diver and Gevril Wallstreet, both Swiss made and well known automatic movements. Quality, accurate, 42 and 43mm respectively. Own both and very satisfied.
Great vid!
Seeing and hearing words coming out of Tom's mouth and not a mic...mind blown
Some pro divers say that sapphire is not an ideal crystal material for dive watches - too brittle they say. Better to go for mineral or **gasp** acrylic!
With that in mind, may I recommend the Citizen Promaster Diver NY0040-17L (the blue one). Mineral crystal, in house auto movement, 42mm steel case, all for less than £200.
After wearing it for a few years, what endears me to it is how comfortable it is to wear. The crown is in the most sensible place and the case is sculpted with very smooth curves wherever it touches the skin.
The dial is good, too, with a sunburst finish that is attarctive without being too gaudy. Practical enough for one version to be chosen by the Italian Navy for military purposes.
You really have to try it on to appreciate what it is - a good looking practical tool with no unnecessary frills for a very low price.
Too brittle? A sapphire crystal is less resistant to knocks than a mineral one? A sintetic material second in hardness only to diamond? 😂😂😂
That's totally nonsense. Tell you fella scuba divers they are totally wrong. It's crystal, yes, but not that wine flute crystal. That's really brittle.
You can hammer a nail into the wood with a sapphire crystal. Try to do it with mineral or plastic ones...
My POV Citizen Promaster Eco Drive is best choice.
Because it has high precision compared to non swiss automatic drives.
However, it lasts kind of forever with one battery.
And one can buy it in titan which looks very elegant, too.
Of those, Seiko for street cred and Citizen for rugged diving.
Thanks for the episode 😊
Me and my Duro are smiling.
I think the Citizen promaster mentioned is actually 44mm, not 42. But I would hope someone buying one would check that. That’s my favorite watch of the bunch by the way.
I have the Baltic Aquascaphe and it is, quite simply, a stunning looking watch, I love it
the black dial is amazing looking. I have a physician friend who owns omegas and tudors etc etc... he keeps his Aquascaphe dual-crown in his rotation, he just loves it.
I think the Hamilton khaki Navy would’ve been a good pick as well!
Helm Venuatu in steel or titanium. Under 300 and 400 respectively. Hard to beat imo.
Got both, agreed 100%.
Anytime CW will be my pick.. already own the bronze model which has been a treat..
Great to see faces instead of static microphones :)
Batista with an automatic is available $750. The case on the automatic is also two or more attractive. I feel like just left is a bit wonky.
Still a great list of watches
Whoa, what are the odds that my first 3 dive watches (in order), were the Invicta Pro, Orient Mako and Baltic Aquascaphe? Wild
Hey I don't know where you guys got you and Invicta pricing but here in the US they are like $60 on Amazon all day long 90 of it's a bad day
1 water resistant , 2 antimagnetic , 3 shock resist plus legibility while used in the dark definitely brings out the sense of adventure - reliable companion⌚
Loved the Jeff Buckley reference and love your videos. Keep it up! 👍🏿
A bit of a mix up with the Orient models fellas but that's pretty easy to do! They have a ton of great divers from $150 and up and all offer similar value.
13:27 Seaforth IV the dial color, faded cerulean?
Great comparison. The Tissot seastar is the only one less than 40mm and less than 10mm with accuracy of 20 seconds per month, so the only one that ticks both boxes: "actual timekeeping watch" and "wearable jewellery"!
My top 3:
1. Mido (if I have 1k to spare, why not)
2. Kamasu (I have the Blue Gold Limited Edition, absolutely stunning)
3. CW C63
You guys are awesome!
How can you ignore the watch that replaced the Mil-Sub for the Royal Navy?
The invictor was on for £89 on Amazon... gosh the Orient also at £165
How odd to see your actual faces instead of your microphone avatars!
I would do a normal Tom, and go over budget, and get a heritage Seiko SPB 143 💪😀
Tom has Speedos, no way!
So gents, Seiko Turtle or CW or Halios would you pick, all things considered.
And is the new updated turtle with sapphire glass a better watch and deal?
Regards,
Your Canadian cousin Chris
"I imagine those ppl haven´t seen turtles" how you just slipped that in casually. So good.
Any HELM, DOXA thanks guys
Anyone know about Titan octane 90113KP01. The cheapest dive watch in the world ?
the duro is named after the mine where the quartz is mined and the marlin from another mine
Brilliant!
@watchfider can you make a simillar video for pilot watches
You have to add Scurfa to any list of affordable dive watches.
Another brand that's become unobtanium, they haven't had a single watch available for months now
And Vostok
Haha, recently put an ebay bid on a Tissot Seastar, then AFTER bidding realised that it was a quartz....I'm a horrible anti quartz snob (on watches that look like they should be mechanical). Never been so glad when someone outbid me! :D Out of the ones in your selection, it would be either the Baltic, or the Seiko for me. The Baltic for it's classic Blancpain looks, and the Seiko purely for it being the reliable and trustworthy Seiko (Ignoring recent QC issues regarding alignment of bezel/chapter ring etc. !).
You have to looks at the case from the lower side and you will see a turtle shape. Also the case from the top resembles a turtle shell. Best watch in this list
Helm Ti Vanuatu, Seiko Padi SE Turtle & Aquacy Hei Matau Oceanum.
Can’t ever go wrong with the casio duro.
Should really include a Deep Blue watch. Well made, purposeful looking, and the specs to back the "dive" look up. Great value, too.
I enjoyed that review Boys, i do own a Seiko Turtle, it is a nice watch, i must say, i do like the Tissot Seastar it is a very nice smart watch for that price 👍
Citizens BN2036 allways gets left out. Far under 1000 bucks. Beautiful design. Eco drive with power indicator and sharp bezel sound and and actual depth meter that records how deep you have been. A true upgrade to the shown one.
The Casio is such insane fun for the cost.
That Casio is the bullet of them all......
Same one that Bill Gates wears, I believe.
Citizen BN for me, that’s my current watch. Cheap, the seconds hand hits every marker and the bezel is aligned, not like Seikos…
Nice list.
My opinion:
Ruggedness look: Seiko Tuna SNE541 and/or Citizen Olive Ecozilla BJ8057-17X
Retro look: Christopher Ward C65 super compressor
For my girlfriend: Tissot seastar 36mm blue
Value for money: Orient Kamasu. Any color, bracelet or nato....do not like rubber band on them.
CW trident 30mm??
"Duro" in Italian means "hard" like "hard material", so maybe it means it's "strong" and "resistant" :)
That Christopher Ward is so nice. Thats my next watch now lol
I’m glad to have learned about Seiko’s high-grade spectacle line. It’s an important part of their range, but most channels don’t even bother to talk about the meaning behind the name. Funny they spelled it Prospex, I guess it’s just the Japanese spirit of innovation expressing itself through the medium of typos.
Pro-specs=Prospex
My diver's watch is a Casio a159w
The Kamasu II is just brilliant. It's obviously a Sub/SMP type watch, but they've dialled it in to be it's own thing. The Ray-type round indices look more timeless and readable than the version 1 of the watch. If they could only figure out a way to do their notched bezels in ceramic; the aftermarket SKX bezels make Orients look more chunky than the original bezel.
Video came out 18 hours ago and already I can NOT find that green-blue Orient Mako in the initial shot. Like it doesn't exist. Even on Watchfinder 🤯🤯🤯
"Faux lume" on the Baltic, "beads of rice" bracelet on the mido.
Try faux patina (fauxtina) and shark mesh (thick Milanese) next time.
i have a steeldive sd1970/316l stainless nh35 zafire cristal ceramic bezel w lume for just 98.00$
For a G. I can get a few. The best invicta is the 1953.
£200 for an Invicta Pro Diver seems kinda expensive. They sell for well under that price.
And the Duro sells for about $50.
Baltany 1926 automatic 36mm oyster prima case 200m diver ❤