As a poor grad student / former swimmer / lifeguard/ watch nerd who has loved your videos and always refer them to friends- love that you cover such a wide price range. I've swam and used my Casio Duro for diving, and the Orient Kamasu is my favorite piece in my modest collection (and it's also seen water). Feel like a diver is one of the best choices all around for someone starting their collection.
@@soraisfinallyhere1305 I don't have an orient, but I do have a Seiko SRPD and honestly the Casio rivals it. Of course the Seiko is better quality, but the bang for buck from the duro is incredible. I should add that the Casio is quite large. I have 7.5 inch wrists and it's borderline large on me.
Teddy's list. First category, divers at the desk: 1. Timex Navi XL 2. Seiko SRPD5 1 3. Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Second category, can be worn with the suit: 1. Tudor Black Bay 58 2. Omega Seamaster 3. JLC Polaris Date 4. Glashütte Original SeaQ Third category, Occasionally in the water: 1. Casio Duro 2. Orient Kamasu 3. Tissot Seastar 1000 4. Seiko SPB Fourth category, Heritage 1. Oris Diver 65 2. Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Skin 3. Longines Legend Diver 4. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe
another vote for the Kamasu. While I don't dive or swim, I am real rough on my watches, they get dunked in water every other day, the bezel gets used to time things and it looks professional enough manning the desk. Auto, sapphire and screwdown crown. I have it in red, and in the sunlight the red with the bronze markers look unbelievable to me.
I vote for the Orient Kamasu in generations I and II as the absolute king of cost-effectiveness in mechanical divers, followed by the Casio Duro in the quartz section. The Kamasu in particular offers great specifications and aesthetics compared to what Seiko has around $200.
Agreed, and if you add the strapcode oyster bracelet and a ratcheting clasp, it takes it to a new level of awesomeness, value, and on the fly adjustment capability!
Another 2 great and affordable options are, in my opinion, the Glycine Combat Sub 42 and the Certina DS Action Diver. I think they are very underrated and the quality is there considering their prices.
Minute 2...Teddy hasn't mentioned the Casio Duro yet...minute 3...minute 5...minute 7 and the expensive watches are on show...minute 9....minute 10 AHHHHHH! Took your time, Teddy😁😁😁
I already picked my everyday dive watch and it is the blue dialed Orient Kamasu. It is a gorgeous watch and the specs are incredible for the price. It’s got the looks and the feel of many of all the other more expensive watches in the video
In the "Occasionally in the Water" category, I highly recommend just about any of Seiko's "Save the Ocean" models. They're all Diver's certified, and they offer some additional style in their dials and overall design that you don't often see on ISO rated watches.
My List: Glycine Combat Sub ( just very very under rated) They have a quartz for around 200 which is even better set it and forget it. Seiko Samurai Alpina Startimer Casio Duro
I just bought the SPB143. Yes it’s expensive for a Seiko, but it’s absolutely worth it. It feels like a BB at a third the price with better looking hands. The lume is crazy good and mine is very accurate at -2 seconds/day. The dimensions are also very good
You got lucky with that one. I have an SPB143 and I agree the watch is gorgeous, unfortunately the movement is absolute shit. It's running 25 seconds/day slow.
@@allenmurrell That's my problem with these Seikos... the SPB143 looks nice, as do the Presage, but for the movements they're fitted with they should be this pricey.
I bought the Tissot Sea Star Powermatic 80. I love it to death. Extremely accurate, durable with a sapphire crystal, beautiful bracelet, water resistant to 300 meters and has an 80 hr power reserve. It has the specs of a $3000 watch. One of the best values I could find.
@@iLeetjeeh I don't even use the bracelet. I swim with it all the time with a NATO strap, and use a navy blue leather strap the rest of the time. I probably adjust the time once every 15 days. For $500, hey, it does the job, swimming, water sports, snorkeling. Fine for me.
The best everyday diver is hands down Christopher Ward C60. Reliable Sellita movement, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, thin and comfortable... dial and case finishing look the same level as my Seastar, at least with my naked eye
If you're serious about wearing a pro standard dive watch in the water, with jeans and a t-shirt or even with a suit then I will always recommend the new Christopher Ward watches. Swiss made but designed in UK they are 300 to 600 metres waterproof rating depending on model of dive watch. They can be a tenth of the price of an Omega. They're priced on manufacturing costs rather than marketing fluff. The newer ones don't have the name at nine o'clock but just have the twin flags logo at twelve. Their metal bracelet also has a micro adjust feature like an Omega but without the added cost.
I think the Pelagos is the perfect Resort Diver. You can swim with it, you can spill beer on it...and it lights up like a Christmas tree indoors after an afternoon on the beach!
Not on Teddy’s list but recently added a Squale “Super Squale” skin diver to my collection and it’s far exceeded my expectations. Dimensionally compact at 38mm x 12mm x 45mm with 200m of water resistance it sits very comfortably on my 6&3/4” wrist. I also managed to negotiate a bit of discount so paid just £731 so something of a bargain at the price too.
How about the Citizen PMD56 Titanium? Solar, 200 meters, sapphire crystal, non-corrosive, stronger than steel, light as a feather, Arabic numerals, good lume, great legibility, and atomic clock/radio setting accuracy for less than $500.
I have truly learned so much from your videos. A watch is such a part of the wearer, the owner. It's a part of their personality and history, or maybe just their mood on a particular day. They give us something to aspire to and something to look back on. So many beautiful tastes, styles, price ranges, etc. I love the way you catagorize these videos, still offering ranges within catagories. I love it!
I recently bought a Breitling Superocean in black with rose gold bezel, it is absolutely gorgeous and wears small for a 44mm. It can be dressed up or down easily too. I’m in love.
Where are the citizen diver's? definitely missed any of there eco drive (BN0150) or automatic (like the classic NY0040) options, best affordable true divers out there. Great video tho!
I know you mentioned Oris in the heritage segment, but I also think the Aquis can be versatile enough to be a dress diver. I’m also fond of the IWC Aquatimer.
I think the Aquis is a better dive watch than Oris' diver line itself. 300m water resistancy, good looks and the rubber strap make it very practical for diving.
@@vianouche1 You referring to the new Vulcain Skindiver? Beautiful watch and definitely on my list of a vintage diver that can be worn from the water to the office.
I’ve got a Tudor BB & Hamilton Scuba. With my job being a bit physical I always wear my Hamilton as my daily. I swapped the bracket for a nato and then a rubber strap which is so easy to clean compared to Nato. Tudor is a class piece but the Scuba for the price is a hard wearing daily.
Currently have one on wrist; the best all round from these options is the Casio MDV-106. Yes it’s quartz, yes you need to swap out the strap immediately, yes the date is difficult to see BUT I find myself wearing this probably more than anything else in my collection. Brilliant beater, travel and daily wear watch that looks far better than the price would suggest
I have a Certina Diver in 40mm. It's a model from 10 years back. If I were to buy a new one today, I'd go for the 38mm diver Certina offers with the Powermatic80 movement.
I'm not a huge fan of dive watches. But one that always called my attention is the Tudor Black Bay. I really love that watch and I think it looks amazing in almost all situations
Recently purchased the Seiko SPB143. First one that arrived was a dud as the hands stopped when they stacked at around 6:30. However, replacement is absolutely great. These seem to be more readily discounted in the UK currently and I picked mine up for £770 (30% off RRP). I think if you can find a deal to bring it below £1k it is more of a no-brainer. At RRP it’s too close to Oris & other great options. Beautiful watch and really versatile with straps. Have a grey nato which is great at the weekend and black sailcloth/tropic are smart & comfortable to wear to work. Want to experiment with some coloured straps next. Thanks for the great content Teddy!
My favourite is the Omega Seamaster 300 and Oris Diver 65. Many thanks for putting out such a well-made video. Will be watching your channel more often from now on. CHEERS !
A bit surprised to not see the Mido Ocean Star included in the "occassionally in water" category. IMO it has the best quality steel bracelet for around $1,000 and it is made to be used for diver's extension. Also has that heritage vibe and date plus day to serve as a daily wear.
Excellent choice! I have the Mido Ocean Star GMT. An awesome dive watch with a true gmt function, great bracelet, 80hr power reserve for around $1000. Can't be beat!
I bought my seiko spb143 at the end of 2020 and it really hasn’t left my wrist since. It’s an extraordinary value for price in my opinion. It’s gotten confused for a Rolex submariner a couple times, even at a Rolex AD haha😂
did you actually pay 1200$ for a seiko with 6R35 mechanism? Not that the mechanism is not a good one but you got ripped off big time. You could get the same watch/mechanism 2-3 times cheaper. Why are people saying it is a good deal is beyond me. That mechanism is an entry level mechanism. You could find it on alpinists too and many other seiko prospexes. Makes no sense to pay 1000+ for that. But if you want to throw money away...
Suggestion, instead of the Tissot or even the Oris why not the Glycine Combat Sub, a watch I can buy at Costco today for $299 USD. Selita Swiss movement, sapphire crystal, 200M water resistant AND 10.7mm thin! As a former/retired USMC SAR pilot and dive trained in the Marines, I own a Submariner 114060, a Marathon USMC GSAR automatic a modded SKX and a pre-Invicta Combat Sub (I paid $400 for an NOS [drilled lugs] model in 2018).
I have recently bought the Citizen NY0085. Not a expensive watch and its a legit dive brand. For the price range its one off the best dive watches on the market in my opinion.
I bought a Seiko Arnie after seeing it in your videos and wear it everyday to work. It is a fantastic piece, looks awesome, super rugged, accurate and solar powered. Don't believe the 48mm measurement either, it wears surprisingly small on my 185mm wrist, but it definitely doesn't slip under a cuff.
My Citizen Challenger Diver Titanium - NB6021-68L serves me very well every day. I change the strap (Barton quick change straps) to match the activities of the day, and never miss a beat. Seems at home in every setting. Lume is very good too. Blancpain though...I'm drooling.
Absolutely the best review of the most popular sports watch category- the diver watches. Teddy, thank you very much! I own a few of the one you mentioned. However I still love my BB 58 Blue perhaps more than most. Something about its proportions, weight, looks and intrinsic quality make this watch worth more than the sum of its parts to me.
Thanks for including the Orient Kamasu. I think it was the only one w/ day-date, which is high on my priority list as a day-to-day watch function. D-D may not be important under water, but as I live in a desert, dive credentials aren't really that big a deal to me. While it may spend 90% of it's life bone dry, I do the occasional beach swim or river rafting trip and I don't want to cap the experience with a ruined watch.
Hello Teddy. Another great video that is a real joy to watch. I'm forming a small collection of watches for myself and I've divided them in few categories. Bare in mind that I'm on a very tight budget. :) So, here goes : 1. Digital : Casio G Shock DW5600WS-1 2. Diver : Seiko 5 Sports SRPD53K1 or Orient Mako 2 FAA02009D9 (Leaning towards Seiko) 3. Dress : Orient Bambino IV FAC08002F0 4. Conversion Starter : Bulova 98B390 Parking Meter (I love the look of that watch) 5. Daily Beater : Timex Expedition (Already have that one and it is a great as a beater) 6. Chronograph : Don't know. 7. Vintage : Not sure yet, but I like rally stile watches. :) Of course, if anyone wants to adds something to the list, or wants to change something, you are more than welcome. :)
Yes, I have bought from MAMACOO more than once. I even bought a new Omega Speedmaster which came with the fancy box and packaging. I am thrilled with all my purchases here. I would purchase from MAMACOO again for sure.
Would be great to get a video about Seiko Tuna and it's history! Greetings from a firefighter/emt from Finland wearing a tuna everyday, in work and on my days off. Perfect watch for heavy duty work, diving and sports.
You won’t be disappointed with a TBB. I saved for a few years and purchased a BB steel( pre-owned but still had some stickers left on it) last month. Pure quality and lovely design. Worth every penny👍🏻
Great video, Teddy! I think the popularity of dive watches is that there is so much variation in the segment, so you’re bound to find something you like, regardless if you’re a low-level desk jockey, a weekend warrior, or a hardcore SCUBA dude. Please continue to do videos like this for other segments.
Seiko SPB143 is my grail watch. Lovely looks and finish, I fell in love with it. But I work as a nurse and can not justify spending that amount of money on a watch.
I may be well above the mid range right now, but I still remember being a poor student with a passion for timepieces I could ill afford. So, I greatly appreciate you including all price ranges.
Great selection, as other mentioned I would add Mido and Certina. I´d really aprreciate if you make bigger the specs window, it´s a big handicap for me to read it.
I have Orient Kamasu that also is my first mechanical watch. Now I'm looking a bit more professional one and Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba 300m 4:36 looks quite catchy for me.
Just bought a Casio Duro Marlin Cut Throat (Pepsi bezel). I do a lot of saltwater fishing and kayaking here in south Louisiana and according to every review and RUclips video, yours being one of the reasons I purchased. I think I’ve made a wise decision! Thanks for the awesome content.
These are all nice time pieces, but for a pro diver that wants the real deal, nothing like the citizen Promaster Aqualand. To me this is Daddy, all the rest are his children...not very expensive but the one of the best diving tools available used by many professional divers that just want the best tool for the job.
I just bought the Orient Kamasu 2 & completely smitten with it. It’s accurate within a couple of seconds a day. It definitely punches above its price point. Also in my collection, my 8 y/o Seiko Sumo 1st Gen, 2 CW Tridents, one in brass, Davosa Ternos, Citizen NY-0040, full lumed dial, Orange Monster 2nd Gen, and several others.
Missing from this list and many of yours is Steeldive. I know your channel doesn’t really get into the “cheap Chinese homage spec monsters”, but, as a poor person who enjoys watches, I don’t have much choice. The SD1953 is just great. From your list I of course also have the Duro. It comes with a rubber strap but you can get a steel bracelet with the little Marlin logo off Ali and it really sets off the case - go from resort pool to resort restaurant just like that.
Greetings from London UK , got the seiko SPB47 and it’s a beauty . Case size is great too .got an oris diver 65 and a doxa sub 200 too but the seiko currently is my favourite
Nice to see the spb143 getting a mention. I tried this on and honestly I was gutted as in my opinion it would work better for me if it was few millimetres larger. But that said it’s stunning
I pick the Yema Marine Nationale, I dive, its useful for other things as well I like the timer for working o use it as a Pomodoro timer. Also they have a GMT version of that diver. Very upset we didn't even have an honorable mention.
As a dive watch fan I loved the content. I would love to see you feature the other end of the spectrum for people like me who are divers and water-sports enthusiasts. Cheers, John
You missed the chance to mention rado captain cook or golden horse as well as the grand seiko diver, but the video had some unusual picks, so nicely done
Great content as always Teddy, shame not to see the Muhle Promare Go, 300 metres water resistance and great looks to boot! Keep it up, Cheers from down under🇦🇺.
As a poor grad student / former swimmer / lifeguard/ watch nerd who has loved your videos and always refer them to friends- love that you cover such a wide price range. I've swam and used my Casio Duro for diving, and the Orient Kamasu is my favorite piece in my modest collection (and it's also seen water). Feel like a diver is one of the best choices all around for someone starting their collection.
Gonna have to look into a Duro as a fellow broke college student but I recently got a Kamasu “2” and in love with it!
Divers are overused
@@_hector__ fun police is here
@@soraisfinallyhere1305 *fun police are here* /s
@@soraisfinallyhere1305 I don't have an orient, but I do have a Seiko SRPD and honestly the Casio rivals it. Of course the Seiko is better quality, but the bang for buck from the duro is incredible.
I should add that the Casio is quite large. I have 7.5 inch wrists and it's borderline large on me.
Teddy's list.
First category, divers at the desk:
1. Timex Navi XL
2. Seiko SRPD5 1
3. Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba
Second category, can be worn with the suit:
1. Tudor Black Bay 58
2. Omega Seamaster
3. JLC Polaris Date
4. Glashütte Original SeaQ
Third category, Occasionally in the water:
1. Casio Duro
2. Orient Kamasu
3. Tissot Seastar 1000
4. Seiko SPB
Fourth category, Heritage
1. Oris Diver 65
2. Zodiac Super Sea Wolf Skin
3. Longines Legend Diver
4. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe
another vote for the Kamasu. While I don't dive or swim, I am real rough on my watches, they get dunked in water every other day, the bezel gets used to time things and it looks professional enough manning the desk. Auto, sapphire and screwdown crown. I have it in red, and in the sunlight the red with the bronze markers look unbelievable to me.
I vote for the Orient Kamasu in generations I and II as the absolute king of cost-effectiveness in mechanical divers, followed by the Casio Duro in the quartz section. The Kamasu in particular offers great specifications and aesthetics compared to what Seiko has around $200.
Yes! Kamasus ftw gen 1 and 2 are both great (just your style preference) I personally have the green gen 2 but I also want the gen 1 in red
I have a gen 2 as a daily driver and love it!
I only wish it was a tiny bit more precise
invicta pro diver ican be found for like 80 dollars. That is cost effective lol. I believe its literally the most sold watch in the world.
Agreed, and if you add the strapcode oyster bracelet and a ratcheting clasp, it takes it to a new level of awesomeness, value, and on the fly adjustment capability!
i seen both orient dive watch in person, not a fan of the aesthetics
Another 2 great and affordable options are, in my opinion, the Glycine Combat Sub 42 and the Certina DS Action Diver. I think they are very underrated and the quality is there considering their prices.
Minute 2...Teddy hasn't mentioned the Casio Duro yet...minute 3...minute 5...minute 7 and the expensive watches are on show...minute 9....minute 10 AHHHHHH! Took your time, Teddy😁😁😁
I already picked my everyday dive watch and it is the blue dialed Orient Kamasu. It is a gorgeous watch and the specs are incredible for the price. It’s got the looks and the feel of many of all the other more expensive watches in the video
To me in the mid-low budget category you have to look at Doxa and Squale. Lots of heritage for the money imo.
In the "Occasionally in the Water" category, I highly recommend just about any of Seiko's "Save the Ocean" models. They're all Diver's certified, and they offer some additional style in their dials and overall design that you don't often see on ISO rated watches.
I got a seiko quartz chrono of the "save the ocean" its a beater watch for sure! 4years of wear and it still performs amazingly.
I am surprised that the Citizen Promaster is missing. Its THE dive watch for decades. Many Seiko PADI watches are pretty big.
I absolutely love my Longines Hydroconquest 41MM Automatic!
No regrets! Can be dressed up, dressed down, can take a beating and can go anywhere!
My List:
Glycine Combat Sub ( just very very under rated) They have a quartz for around 200 which is even better set it and forget it.
Seiko Samurai
Alpina Startimer
Casio Duro
I just bought the SPB143. Yes it’s expensive for a Seiko, but it’s absolutely worth it. It feels like a BB at a third the price with better looking hands. The lume is crazy good and mine is very accurate at -2 seconds/day. The dimensions are also very good
You got lucky with that one. I have an SPB143 and I agree the watch is gorgeous, unfortunately the movement is absolute shit. It's running 25 seconds/day slow.
@@allenmurrell I'd get it regulated
@@allenmurrell That's my problem with these Seikos... the SPB143 looks nice, as do the Presage, but for the movements they're fitted with they should be this pricey.
I bought the Tissot Sea Star Powermatic 80. I love it to death. Extremely accurate, durable with a sapphire crystal, beautiful bracelet, water resistant to 300 meters and has an 80 hr power reserve. It has the specs of a $3000 watch. One of the best values I could find.
What kind of accuracy have you experienced?
Would take the Certina DS Action Diver over the Tissot. Better bracelet. ISO certified to 300m. Ceramic bezel and same Powermatic 80 movement.
Yep… it’s a good value . I looked at that, but ended up with a Mido 600
@@iLeetjeehnot same movement. Certina has new caliber 80.611 with nivachron instead of 80.111 in Tissot
@@iLeetjeeh I don't even use the bracelet. I swim with it all the time with a NATO strap, and use a navy blue leather strap the rest of the time. I probably adjust the time once every 15 days. For $500, hey, it does the job, swimming, water sports, snorkeling. Fine for me.
I love my longines hydro conquest as my daily dive watch. Also love the omega diver 300 I can’t get enough of either of them !!! Great video
um... perfect timing. I was just perusing the internet for a casual dive watch. Teddy is coming to the rescue with reference pieces once again!
The best everyday diver is hands down Christopher Ward C60. Reliable Sellita movement, ceramic bezel, sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, thin and comfortable... dial and case finishing look the same level as my Seastar, at least with my naked eye
If you're serious about wearing a pro standard dive watch in the water, with jeans and a t-shirt or even with a suit then I will always recommend the new Christopher Ward watches.
Swiss made but designed in UK they are 300 to 600 metres waterproof rating depending on model of dive watch.
They can be a tenth of the price of an Omega. They're priced on manufacturing costs rather than marketing fluff.
The newer ones don't have the name at nine o'clock but just have the twin flags logo at twelve.
Their metal bracelet also has a micro adjust feature like an Omega but without the added cost.
Citizen Promaster is a do it all diver with ISO rating and a great size as well. Thanks Teddy for the video 👍🏽
exactly
@@ChaiBronz Exactly, both are amazing watches, Citizen is definitely my favorite budget watch.
Casio Duro with a Mesh bracelet looks REALLY good in a suit. My most complimented watch by far. I have used it a lot dressed up.
I had the same combo and it was the only watch I’ve ever had stolen.
SPB 143...ALLLL the way!!! I absolutely love this watch. Super classy, elegant and crispy clean!!! love this watch
I think the Pelagos is the perfect Resort Diver. You can swim with it, you can spill beer on it...and it lights up like a Christmas tree indoors after an afternoon on the beach!
And why others mentioned does not fit the best resort diver? As seems like most of then can do exactly the same things
@@basedpatriotLT exactly, actually any nice watch with a bit of water resistance would fit this context... But Geoffrey needed to give us his opinion.
@@vianouche1 GEOFFREY I DEMAND CONTEXT
And what differentiate from others on the list?
If we are going to talk about the Pelagos and also consider everybody, Yema Marine Nationale should be mentioned
Not on Teddy’s list but recently added a Squale “Super Squale” skin diver to my collection and it’s far exceeded my expectations.
Dimensionally compact at 38mm x 12mm x 45mm with 200m of water resistance it sits very comfortably on my 6&3/4” wrist. I also managed to negotiate a bit of discount so paid just £731 so something of a bargain at the price too.
How about the Citizen PMD56 Titanium? Solar, 200 meters, sapphire crystal, non-corrosive, stronger than steel, light as a feather, Arabic numerals, good lume, great legibility, and atomic clock/radio setting accuracy for less than $500.
I have truly learned so much from your videos. A watch is such a part of the wearer, the owner. It's a part of their personality and history, or maybe just their mood on a particular day. They give us something to aspire to and something to look back on. So many beautiful tastes, styles, price ranges, etc. I love the way you catagorize these videos, still offering ranges within catagories. I love it!
I recently bought a Breitling Superocean in black with rose gold bezel, it is absolutely gorgeous and wears small for a 44mm. It can be dressed up or down easily too. I’m in love.
Where are the citizen diver's? definitely missed any of there eco drive (BN0150) or automatic (like the classic NY0040) options, best affordable true divers out there. Great video tho!
Honorable mentions, both Swiss made:
•Christopher Ward c60 600m water resistance at around $1k
• Formex Reef GMT 300m COSC-certified right under $2k
Certina DS Action Diver
@@iLeetjeeh nice I hadn’t heard of that brand, do they use a Tissot movement? I saw powermatic 80 on the dial
Glad to know Blancpain Bathyscaphe is on your list.
I know you mentioned Oris in the heritage segment, but I also think the Aquis can be versatile enough to be a dress diver. I’m also fond of the IWC Aquatimer.
The black bezel / blue dial on a steel bracelet fits perfect with a blue suit.
Check the new Vulcain...
I think the Aquis is a better dive watch than Oris' diver line itself. 300m water resistancy, good looks and the rubber strap make it very practical for diving.
@@vianouche1 You referring to the new Vulcain Skindiver? Beautiful watch and definitely on my list of a vintage diver that can be worn from the water to the office.
@@GeeMood Yes indeed the Vulcain Nautique skindiver... Such an good watch of a historical brand for 1,5k.. I wonder why nobody speaks more about it.
I’ve got a Tudor BB & Hamilton Scuba.
With my job being a bit physical I always wear my Hamilton as my daily.
I swapped the bracket for a nato and then a rubber strap which is so easy to clean compared to Nato.
Tudor is a class piece but the Scuba for the price is a hard wearing daily.
Currently have one on wrist; the best all round from these options is the Casio MDV-106.
Yes it’s quartz, yes you need to swap out the strap immediately, yes the date is difficult to see BUT I find myself wearing this probably more than anything else in my collection.
Brilliant beater, travel and daily wear watch that looks far better than the price would suggest
I have a Certina Diver in 40mm. It's a model from 10 years back. If I were to buy a new one today, I'd go for the 38mm diver Certina offers with the Powermatic80 movement.
I'm not a huge fan of dive watches. But one that always called my attention is the Tudor Black Bay. I really love that watch and I think it looks amazing in almost all situations
Recently purchased the Seiko SPB143. First one that arrived was a dud as the hands stopped when they stacked at around 6:30. However, replacement is absolutely great. These seem to be more readily discounted in the UK currently and I picked mine up for £770 (30% off RRP). I think if you can find a deal to bring it below £1k it is more of a no-brainer. At RRP it’s too close to Oris & other great options.
Beautiful watch and really versatile with straps. Have a grey nato which is great at the weekend and black sailcloth/tropic are smart & comfortable to wear to work. Want to experiment with some coloured straps next.
Thanks for the great content Teddy!
My favourite is the Omega Seamaster 300 and Oris Diver 65. Many thanks for putting out such a well-made video. Will be watching your channel more often from now on. CHEERS !
A bit surprised to not see the Mido Ocean Star included in the "occassionally in water" category. IMO it has the best quality steel bracelet for around $1,000 and it is made to be used for diver's extension. Also has that heritage vibe and date plus day to serve as a daily wear.
Excellent choice! I have the Mido Ocean Star GMT. An awesome dive watch with a true gmt function, great bracelet, 80hr power reserve for around $1000. Can't be beat!
@@GeeMood I also have that beauty. Bought it in Rome when I was on my honeymoon. As a diver and a traveler, it does both things I need wonderfully.
@@GeeMood Mido Ocean Star 600 Chronometer here. Wish it had day feature as I actually use it, but the bracelet is pretty good for price.
@@sigberetta72 True, I actually use day/date on my Seiko. Awesome watch! Mido makes great watches. I really want to get a Mido Ocean Star Tribute.
I bought my seiko spb143 at the end of 2020 and it really hasn’t left my wrist since. It’s an extraordinary value for price in my opinion. It’s gotten confused for a Rolex submariner a couple times, even at a Rolex AD haha😂
Lol the AD can only see money clearly
did you actually pay 1200$ for a seiko with 6R35 mechanism? Not that the mechanism is not a good one but you got ripped off big time. You could get the same watch/mechanism 2-3 times cheaper. Why are people saying it is a good deal is beyond me. That mechanism is an entry level mechanism. You could find it on alpinists too and many other seiko prospexes. Makes no sense to pay 1000+ for that. But if you want to throw money away...
@@claudiuoroian3911 to answer your question, no I didn’t pay the full $1,200. I was able to get a deal on it at the dealership.
Do you wear yours on strap or on factory braclet ? Do you find it heavy ?
Really good content. A pleasure to watch your presentation. Not distracted with music over voice. You need 1 million subscribers.
Suggestion, instead of the Tissot or even the Oris why not the Glycine Combat Sub, a watch I can buy at Costco today for $299 USD. Selita Swiss movement, sapphire crystal, 200M water resistant AND 10.7mm thin! As a former/retired USMC SAR pilot and dive trained in the Marines, I own a Submariner 114060, a Marathon USMC GSAR automatic a modded SKX and a pre-Invicta Combat Sub (I paid $400 for an NOS [drilled lugs] model in 2018).
This is one of your funniest videos !!! 😄
An underratted dived watch is the citizen ecodrive wr200, mine has seen 40m depths (for americans about 130 feet) and works great
I went for the 37mm quartz Hamilton Khaki Scuba, a great everyday piece! Especially for smaller wrists
The Glycine Combat Sub is another good option
Great vid again Teddy, so great that you mention al target groups..
I have recently bought the Citizen NY0085. Not a expensive watch and its a legit dive brand. For the price range its one off the best dive watches on the market in my opinion.
Wow I was just thinking of a video of dive watches after the one about chronographs, thanks and happy Chinese New Year!
Excellent selection. I would add Mido as a very good and gorgeous dive watch.
I bought a Seiko Arnie after seeing it in your videos and wear it everyday to work. It is a fantastic piece, looks awesome, super rugged, accurate and solar powered. Don't believe the 48mm measurement either, it wears surprisingly small on my 185mm wrist, but it definitely doesn't slip under a cuff.
Would u care to own a second Arnie Pepsi bezel for a hell of a good price?
My Citizen Challenger Diver Titanium - NB6021-68L serves me very well every day. I change the strap (Barton quick change straps) to match the activities of the day, and never miss a beat. Seems at home in every setting. Lume is very good too. Blancpain though...I'm drooling.
Absolutely the best review of the most popular sports watch category- the diver watches. Teddy, thank you very much! I own a few of the one you mentioned. However I still love my BB 58 Blue perhaps more than most. Something about its proportions, weight, looks and intrinsic quality make this watch worth more than the sum of its parts to me.
I keep coming back to your channel, it's clear, remarkable quality filming and very descriptive. Thanks all the best for the future of your channel.
Thanks for including the Orient Kamasu. I think it was the only one w/ day-date, which is high on my priority list as a day-to-day watch function. D-D may not be important under water, but as I live in a desert, dive credentials aren't really that big a deal to me. While it may spend 90% of it's life bone dry, I do the occasional beach swim or river rafting trip and I don't want to cap the experience with a ruined watch.
Hello Teddy.
Another great video that is a real joy to watch. I'm forming a small collection of watches for myself and I've divided them in few categories. Bare in mind that I'm on a very tight budget. :) So, here goes :
1. Digital : Casio G Shock DW5600WS-1
2. Diver : Seiko 5 Sports SRPD53K1 or Orient Mako 2 FAA02009D9 (Leaning towards Seiko)
3. Dress : Orient Bambino IV FAC08002F0
4. Conversion Starter : Bulova 98B390 Parking Meter (I love the look of that watch)
5. Daily Beater : Timex Expedition (Already have that one and it is a great as a beater)
6. Chronograph : Don't know.
7. Vintage : Not sure yet, but I like rally stile watches. :)
Of course, if anyone wants to adds something to the list, or wants to change something, you are more than welcome. :)
I would add the Longines Legend Diver the classic black one to the wear it with a suit
The Seiko SPB 143 is beautiful. Have a coworker for whom its his only watch. Looks incredibly well finished in person.
I've picked up the seiko 5 sport with the orange dial after christmas; I love it!
Yes, I have bought from MAMACOO more than once. I even bought a new Omega Speedmaster which came with the fancy box and packaging. I am thrilled with all my purchases here. I would purchase from MAMACOO again for sure.
Would be great to get a video about Seiko Tuna and it's history! Greetings from a firefighter/emt from Finland wearing a tuna everyday, in work and on my days off. Perfect watch for heavy duty work, diving and sports.
Tudor Black Bay 👍🏻 it’s on my list.
You won’t be disappointed with a TBB.
I saved for a few years and purchased a BB steel( pre-owned but still had some stickers left on it) last month.
Pure quality and lovely design.
Worth every penny👍🏻
I wear my Kamasu so often. Probably close to 100 days a year. Just an absolutely incredible watch to wear.
Great video, Teddy! I think the popularity of dive watches is that there is so much variation in the segment, so you’re bound to find something you like, regardless if you’re a low-level desk jockey, a weekend warrior, or a hardcore SCUBA dude. Please continue to do videos like this for other segments.
You may not like this one Teddy, but I think you missed the boat on putting the Invicta Pro Diver/Grand Diver on your list of
Seiko SPB143 is my grail watch. Lovely looks and finish, I fell in love with it. But I work as a nurse and can not justify spending that amount of money on a watch.
Its like you read my mind Teddy! Good way to wake up on a Saturday!
Think Tag Heuer aquarace should have got some love in video. Professional 200 is a beautiful desk diver.
For me is the BB58 blue. Comfortable, discreet, light on the wrist and yet solid. Goes with almost anything. The daily use is best experience.
I may be well above the mid range right now, but I still remember being a poor student with a passion for timepieces I could ill afford.
So, I greatly appreciate you including all price ranges.
Great selection, as other mentioned I would add Mido and Certina. I´d really aprreciate if you make bigger the specs window, it´s a big handicap for me to read it.
worth looking at the christopher ward trident c60 pro 300m, lovely piece
I have Orient Kamasu that also is my first mechanical watch. Now I'm looking a bit more professional one and Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba 300m 4:36 looks quite catchy for me.
I’m thinking Christopher Ward C65 super compressor in the ocean blue dial, thoughts?
Just bought a Casio Duro Marlin Cut Throat (Pepsi bezel). I do a lot of saltwater fishing and kayaking here in south Louisiana and according to every review and RUclips video, yours being one of the reasons I purchased. I think I’ve made a wise decision! Thanks for the awesome content.
These are all nice time pieces, but for a pro diver that wants the real deal, nothing like the citizen Promaster Aqualand. To me this is Daddy, all the rest are his children...not very expensive but the one of the best diving tools available used by many professional divers that just want the best tool for the job.
Every video where JLC is represented is a good video :) very good job as always
I'd love if you could do this for newer GMTs as well, Teddy! Love your videos!
Budget: New Seiko 5 GMTs
Luxury: Tudor Black Bay GMT
I'm looking to get a Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT, they've got quite a few GMT watches for a reasonable price
Signum Cuda Titanium GMT
Longines Spirit Zulu is amazing.
YES I WAS JUST LOOKING FOR A VIDEO LIKE THIS
15:27 That's a homage of Eterna Kontiki, which also available now, also Yema Superman Skin Diver could be mentioned in heritage group
I love your videos. What’s on your wrist on this exact video? Looks like a GS. Is it?
I just bought the Orient Kamasu 2 & completely smitten with it. It’s accurate within a couple of seconds a day. It definitely punches above its price point. Also in my collection, my 8 y/o Seiko Sumo 1st Gen, 2 CW Tridents, one in brass, Davosa Ternos, Citizen NY-0040, full lumed dial, Orange Monster 2nd Gen, and several others.
Missing from this list and many of yours is Steeldive. I know your channel doesn’t really get into the “cheap Chinese homage spec monsters”, but, as a poor person who enjoys watches, I don’t have much choice. The SD1953 is just great. From your list I of course also have the Duro. It comes with a rubber strap but you can get a steel bracelet with the little Marlin logo off Ali and it really sets off the case - go from resort pool to resort restaurant just like that.
Greetings from London UK , got the seiko SPB47 and it’s a beauty . Case size is great too .got an oris diver 65 and a doxa sub 200 too but the seiko currently is my favourite
Hey , what is your opinion about the steeldive 1953 , it’s a Good Watch?
I really like one video about that Watch
Vostock amphibia makes for a decent entry level dive watch. I would put it next to the Duro in the “surprisingly good beater” category.
nahh, you will get corossion after you dive with vostok
Nice to see the spb143 getting a mention. I tried this on and honestly I was gutted as in my opinion it would work better for me if it was few millimetres larger. But that said it’s stunning
Great video! Shocked Doxa didn't make your heritage list and would love to hear your thoughts on some of their lineup.
I like the look of the Zodiac dials. However, I have heard that their quality control is not up to scratch. Thoughts? 15:37
Where can I buy a Orient Kamasu?
I pick the Yema Marine Nationale, I dive, its useful for other things as well I like the timer for working o use it as a Pomodoro timer. Also they have a GMT version of that diver. Very upset we didn't even have an honorable mention.
As a dive watch fan I loved the content. I would love to see you feature the other end of the spectrum for people like me who are divers and water-sports enthusiasts. Cheers, John
You missed the chance to mention rado captain cook or golden horse as well as the grand seiko diver, but the video had some unusual picks, so nicely done
This Seiko SPB143 has different handset than before. The lume is not pointed now and also hands seems thiner and narrower..
Great vid Teddy, as always, Kamasu all the way for me. On a separate note, please bring back the watch collectors anthem 👍🏻😁
Surprisingly pleased with the Timex, looking great!
Great video! You should do one in the same format for a Field Watch.
Great content as always Teddy, shame not to see the Muhle Promare Go, 300 metres water resistance and great looks to boot! Keep it up, Cheers from down under🇦🇺.
You get a like from me just for the desk diver description. Brilliant. 😂
I do like the MIDO Ocean Star 600. I bought one and have been very happy with it.
My mother bought me an orient komasu 2 for Christmas and it has Hardly left my wrist, impeccable quality, looks, and feel for the price.
I’m wearing my Seiko SPB253 today and he’s right. It’s a solid watch with an awesome case shape.
on a Tudor rave atm but the Orient Kamasu caught my eye as well