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I recently bought a Seiko 7002, and whilst I really like the looks, I'd like something to complement it that I don't have to reset the time on every time I want to wear it.
I'd be happy with quartz, eco drive, solar, or something similar, and have found a couple of watches that I quite like so far but I'm open to other options too:-
Citizen BN0150 - http://www.dutyfreeislandshop.com/ci...t-divers-watch
Seiko SKA371 - http://www.creationwatches.com/produ...atch-1235.html
Something from Traser might appeal, although their prices have gone up in recent years.
One of http://i521.photobucket.com/albums/w...psmqbzsspw.jpg Eddies?...
Are they the Precista 93 PRS-18Q?Quote:
Originally Posted by quietly
Great suggestion and a lovely pic.Quote:
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I think the two you have chosen are pretty good shouts.
Regards dutyfreeislandshop have people here used them? Are they as good as creation?
The Citizen is a good choice. I would avoid kinetic.
I really like my new bn015in blue though
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psur30vkba.jpg
Someone has an Excaliber on SC - I have one too another great choice
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...psts9buoh0.jpg
They both have great lume - look good on rubber too
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ps7cssmz4z.jpg
CWC RN Diver
CWC SBS Diver
B&R Hydromax
B&R Type Marine
B&R Type Demineur
Oh, just realised they're all military-ish watches
A Google search may help with the latter, ie http://bfy.tw/5q4K. Please forgive me for using LMGTFY...it just seemed like an easy tool to use. :smile-new:Quote:
Originally Posted by sprite1275
I've got one of these for actually diving, but it's a great watch generally (if you can cope with the size).
http://imageshack.com/a/img537/7229/WPBFcm.jpg
I think it's out of production now, but this looks pretty similarly specced.
http://www.watcho.co.uk/watches/citi...fs5BoC9aHw_wcB
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haha, cocky but funny.Quote:
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No...a serious suggestion.Quote:
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Another vote for the Citizen Excaliber, have one myself, great lume and bracelet, don't think you'll find better for the money.
I like Citizens, and the BN0000-04H is the cheapest 300m diver you can buy (that I'm aware of). However, I'm bound to say that the PRS-18Q is better looking, more interesting, less common, and has superb lume—and it's very much in the same no-nonsense military style as the 7002.
What about something from the Divex range?
http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...ps6cxhmdmd.jpg
http://www.divexglobal.com/capabilit...ivers-watches/
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Can I ask why avoid Kinetic? I've got a 15yr old titanium Kinetic sat in a drawer and it still runs perfectly when I give it a shake.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_Mac
I like the blue too, tempted just so it's different to the black 7002. The Excalibur looks good too, but I think I prefer the crown at 4 o'clock.
The Divex 200m looks smart too, strange that there are no prices though...
I would recommend any one of the Scurfa watches. I have a Diver One Silicon, excellent build quality and timekeeping for a very good price.
That's a lovely looking watch, do you happen to know if you can get a bracelet to fit as I don't get on with silicon straps on heavier watches?Quote:
Originally Posted by PeteS
I like that! Not seen many of those. How much are they?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr_Mac
Now just cockyQuote:
Originally Posted by PickleB
I bought mine on SC last August http://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.ph...ighlight=DivexQuote:
Originally Posted by bitfield
Not sure what the new price is but I'm certainly happy with it for the price I paid.
That's approximately as cheap as chips! Now I want one.Quote:
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Hi the Scurfa One Stainless Steel would fit the bill, but I have just seen they are currently sold out (Doh)Quote:
Originally Posted by broona
http://scurfawatches.com/diver-one-stainless-steel
If you contact Scurfa they should be able to advise on when they will be re-stocked (I have always found their service excellent). Alternatively they could advise on a suitable bracelet for the Diver One Silicon that is in stock.
Kind regards
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I prefer the red accents on the Silicon over the yellow on the Steel, and it's also 42mm versus 40mm which I'd prefer. Will drop them an email.Quote:
Originally Posted by PeteS
No, I wouldn't.Quote:
Originally Posted by quietly
I have a PRS 18Q and I would point out two problems with using one as a diver. Firstly, the bead-blasted finish is very prone to marking and then almost impossible to restore. Secondly, as the bezel gets used, it loosens and now turns in either direction - not desirable if you are relying on it to time your ascent!
It probably is a bit Marmite with the yellow hands but if the Silicon is anything like the Diver One Stainless Steel you won't be disappointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by broona
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...pshnr8jr24.jpg
I've had the Diver One for a couple of weeks and have been very impressed. Domed Sapphire, ceramic bezel insert, accurate movement that hits the markers and 300m depth protection, all makes for a great value package.
J Springs do some good divers with Seiko Quartz internals.
Deep Blue also do a quartz diver that's well priced.
If it were me, I'd hunt down one of those perpetual calendar Seikos that use the SKX007 case.
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Still prefer the red after seeing your pic, although it does look better there.Quote:
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I wouldn't be using the diver as a diver, just as a daily wearer, but that's good to know.
Do you mean something like this on the Seiko front -http://www.creationwatches.com/products/seiko-japan-82/seiko-perpetual-calendar-sbcm023-prospex-scuba-diver-watch-2007.html
I'll look up J Springs and Deep Blue too.