Glycine Combat Sub is absolutely terrific. I own many divers, and I find the Glycine to be one of the best deals in this price range. Swiss movement, sapphire crystal, milled clasp, and more importantly for me, a very slim profile at 10.6mm thick. Wears like a dream.
36mm and 39mm models that came out in 2021 and 2022 made the combat sub even better. Both models add extra 100 meters water resistance, in compare to the 42mm model.
Would love to see a "battle of the bracelets" across a range of products, stock and aftermarket. Like you they are hugely important in my purchasing decision. Could be similar to the lume wars!
I like the Tissel subby homage, it has a clone glidelock on it which is nice. I lprefer it to the Phoibos, cause I can get it no date (I think the date ruins that phoibos), and a kermit option (and the green ceramic is actually nice and dark). The phoibos does have a cooler logo tho.
Not sure it matters to be honest. It's the easiest part of the watch to swap out and/or replace, both in terms of the aftermarket choices available and the actual swapping out of the bracelet. That makes it the least important factor in my purchasing decision in this relatively affordable price bracket. Once it's above $500 that's when I start to pay attention to the bracelet.
@@PT111111 a good quality bracelet is nice and matters to me. If I drop 3-4 hundred on a watch I dont want to have to go on strapecode and spend another 100-150 on a quality bracelet with solid ends and milled clasps. Just my thoughts.
The Aquatico Sea Star 300 definitely should be on that list. Sapphire crystal with anti reflective coating, drilled lugs, solid end links, 300 m water resistant and helium escape valve. I got it for $219 on sale, an absolute steal.
Hey! Just wanted to say that this was my NEW favorite JOMW video. You keep getting better & better at this RUclips thing. The whole package was superb - the content, your editing, the new camera, your voice modulation, and your calm watch-handling technique. AND all the small details around the periphery that so many RUclipsrs just don't get right. Good on ya! I liked this particular topic, too. I do love me some dive watches - not sure why. Your channel is a treat indeed. Thank you for that voodoo that you do!
Great list Jody. Personally I reckon the Lorier Neptune deserves a spot in the list as it just scrapes in at US$399. It has vintage dimensions and aesthetics as well as being beautifully finished. The attention detail and passion is evident in nearly every aspect. They sell out within a couple of days but they restock every few months or so timing is everything when trying to purchase one.
yeah man, supply is an issue, the lorier website had the hydra and falcon in stock, i was so gutted they were out of neptunes, but i found one on ebay and bought that. i absolutely love it, beautiful domed crystal, excellent finishing, beautiful blue dial with no date ruining the symmetry, vivid blue lume, excellent proportions and a comfortable tapered stainless steel bracelet, very underrated, it's my go to watch
@@mitchaelhollingsworth1698 When it comes to supply I reckon they are being sensible and sustainable. We've seen many microbrands fall into the trap of overstocking an item only to have it not sell and then have to reduce the price down just to move stock. By being sensible with their stocking levels, Lorier are not overstretching themselves and as a result they are able to continually sell out of their stock at the price they want to sell it at. For those interested in buying one, the best thing to do is to follow them on Instagram. They always post the exact dates and time they are restocking an item which will give you plenty of time to put aside some cash and put a reminder in your calendar. One other really nice touch they do is not waste the customers' money with some fancy box and packaging. Instead they use a standard simple cardboard box with the watch packed in a nice leather watch roll. Fancy boxes are nice, but they just end up in a drawer or cupboard somewhere. Like most collectors, I store my watches in a multi watch box or in winders. A leather watch roll is something that is actually useful, especially for those that travel around a bit.
I picked up the Orient kamasu lately, and I am insanely impressed with it. Fantastic build quality, and great specs for the price. Those pictures do it no justice. It's gorgeous in person.
Jody, one of the truly great things about your work is that you engender TRUST. The fact that you link to watches you put your recommendations behind is the key difference. Sure, you make a few cents to help the Chanel survive, but that’s fine because we are all willing to do that in trade for your hard and reliable work. Thanks
One of your best videos Jody. I will have to watch this again. I did not take notes. My biggest problem with dive watches is the weight more than the size. I hate heavy watches yet dive watches are heavy. I know this must have taken you a lot of time to research. Seiko's keep going up in price. I remember when you could get a Padi for 250 dollars and SKS for 160.00 dollars. (USD) I like swiss ETA over SW-200 any day unless its sw-200-2 which does not have the gear wearing out problem. That is why some of these swiss watches are so cheap from the sw 200 being dumped because they know it has a flaw. Take care.
Yup! I've heard for years that the SKX sold for about $200. So asked my "Mrs." If I could have one for Christmas. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that she was charged nearly $350. !!!!!! I almost sent it right back. But, Christmastime! Right. So it's resting on my wrist right now.
Seiko pricing in recent times has been horrendous, they have really dropped the ball bigtime with this and a number of other factors in their 'business model' re replacing older watch models with more expensive crappier watches.
@@grahamyoung622 yeah, like only using the 4R36 movement in their under $500 or even slightly above watches. Good times when the Sarb033 came with a 6R15 at $300-400.
Hi there, I know you reviewed it recently but several of us in my field of work use the new Rotary Super 7 Automatic special edition- we have a very unique front line outdoors job overseas and polish off a ten week rotation with a fortnight's diving. It totally measures up and is good looking, ergonomic and superbly well made. It deserves not to be overlooked. I know the Seiko Atlas strictly speaking isn't a diver, it is an outdoor field watch with diver equivalent specs but it is also another winner- robust and capable, like a Marathon watch at a fraction of the cost!
I actually own most of the watches on your list, I guess your channel has influenced me more than I realized 😀 The Orient Triton is a fantastic watch for the price as well.
Quite surprised you didn't put the Tissot seastar on there, I don't know what they go for nowadays but I got that very well speced Swiss beauty for well under £350! Cracking video, possibly poked me in the direction of a mini turtle!!
just at the right time to fill the "skx discontinued" gap.. you should make a video specifically with skx alternatives.. it would probably do pretty well..
Just last week, you can get the Orient Triton around 305-325 usd (coupon dependent) at jomashop. Orient Kamasu (maroon dial) seems to be still available for under 190 usd with a coupon search.
Loving the quality content Jody! I'd love to see a round up of dual time or GMT watches you like. I'm looking for one and I think it would be a fun lineup 👍 keep it up!
A good upgrade for the previous generation Orient divers is a double domed sapphire crystal from crystal times, bracelet from StrapCode, bezel from Yobokies and a ceramic lumed bezel insert. Loving my Mako II running at around -0.3.
I went black Mako II, vintage minimalist ceramic bezel insert & coin edge bezel & sapphire dbl dome from crystal times, jubilee from Long Island Watch. I love it, something uniquely me, and simply love wearing it. I think Orient nailed it with the Arabic characters on the Mako to set apart from every other diver with dots and rats teeth (or Seiko clomages)
Costco in the US is also a good place to watch for Glycines. They beat even Drop when they have them, and have had their own variants. Right now they've got four versions for $300. I think before Christmas, they were even cheaper.
Got the Goldeneye from Ashford last Black Friday for 270 USD. Runs from +0 to +3 seconds per day. Even my puny wrists can pull it off due to curved lugs. Really great value!
They're cool. But they still have mineral crystal and the 8200 series movement. I agree that there's something special about them, but I'd rather have an Orient for the price.
Maybe the 8200 movement is outdated and the rotor is a bit noisy, but I've made full service on the 8200, 15 years old, and the famous seiko 7s26 movement. At 8200 the wear was almost non-existent and the anti-shock system on the 8200 rises to the level of some Swiss mechanisms. And let's not talk about the consistency of accuracy on the 8200..
Picked up a Phoibos Eagle Ray from eBay a few months ago - really well designed and made. The biggest value had to be the Orient Mako or Ray II - got my orange Ray Raven II from Duty Free Island for £130 shipped.
They probably wouldn't make the list for reasons like movement, availability, etc but one of my most regretted flips was the Seiko Kinetic SKA371P1 (or BFK). I'm always tempted to use bad cuss words when I talk about how chuffing great that watch looks and is. Then there's one that I've only seen in pics from another 'big boy' manufacturer, Citizen. I think it was a Promaster model nicknamed an 'Orca'. It had a distinctive approach to the design of the markers, like (but not at all like) the sharktooth Monsters and it's nickname was well deserved. Looks great! Not saying 'you've ommited these from your list', by any means. I guess I'm only reminiscing with the dive watch appreciation society, ha.
These all look great, but I’m going to check out both the Glycene, and the Orient triton. Both look very interesting and the next dive watch will be my last. I’m to old to go diving for real anymore, and I just want a good solid watch! Great video as always Jody!!!
Stu I was the same I would recommend Seiko divers watch Sbd 051 as last solid watch it's a beauty and it stopped me in my tracks for buying any other watches hope this helps you pal
The cyclops killed the mini-Turtle. Of it weren't for that I would have bought it instead of the Orient Kamasu. So glad, I chose the Kamasu. 15 months of wearing my blue Kamasu as my daily wear and I still like it.
I've had an Orient Ray2 for a couple of years. GREAT WATCH! But that "Hard Mineral" crystal now looks like it survived WW2 ! A-bombs and all! Our local crooks want to charge me such REDICULOUS fees, just to pop in a new one that, I'm now building a "Watch Repair Shop" of my own! I can heartily recommend Orient Divers. Mine takes to the water like a homesick mermaid!
Thanks Jody, a great summary. I’ve got the Helm Vanuatu, added the FC-1 Clasp and it’s a proper treat. You’re right when you say it’s a little on the heavy side, but it has such a gorgeous ‘tool’ feel to it.
I have had my Orient Triton for over 6 months and it is one of my favorite watches. It gets the most wrist time of my 40 watches, since I wear it to bed. It has great lume and the diver extension is handy if I need the bracelet looser while sleeping. After having a power reserve dial on this and my Orient Star GMT, I do not think I will buy another automatic without it. My other divers are an Orient Ray II, which I bought before the Triton and a Citizen Promaster Diver (BN0191-55L), which I wear for something different or I feel the need for quartz accuracy. Currently, the five watches I am wearing the most are: Orient Triton, Timex Ironman (for running and bicycling), Citizen Promaster Tough (BN0211-50E), Citizen Courageous (BL1258-53L), Casio G-Shock GW-S5600-1JF (just got it).
Love your channel. Just started getting into watches. Made my first purchases ever last week. Bought a Vostok Amphibia and Komandirskie. Going to love this hobby. Just love mechanical watches but have alot to learn.
Got your first choice the orange Samurai and love it now that I've got rid of that hideous two tone bezel insert and replaced it with a black ceramic one from DLW. A great selection and entertaining video thanks.
Got to say I am loving your channel (fairly new lurker) anyone who has the enthusiasm that you have gets a watch from me. I’m more into the vintage stuff but still interesting to see these modern alternatives
Great review and list Jody! I agree the Mini turtle is the gem and sleeper of the lower end Seikos. I bought a Orient Triton, black and gold and it on sale is a steal. Everything lines up perfectly, great bezel action, bracelet is well finished if a bit cheap - like seiko. Put a strapecode on it and take it up a few notches. The new King Seikos are interesting but in Canada at $850 just to get San Martin specs? I would just go 053 or baby MM or stay micro brand but at least they are waking up.
Great work again Jody, thank goodness I have a rule that I can't buy while one is on the way, otherwise the missus would kill me... Maybe I need another discreet watch box that she doesn't know about... Maybe a video on fooling the missus? That Hamtun...
@@S-Ltd1000 Had a blue Mako I, sold it for more than I payed for it I think some people prefer the original model with 2 crowns. Now have a Ray Raven 2, pretty cool watch.
Heimdallr do a very nice variation of the 6105, the case is more Turtle than Willard in outline but has the Willard style crown guards. It's from their Custom-made range and comes with either the PT5000 or if you can find one a Swiss made ETA 2824-2. Case finishing is better than the NH35A variations but it's only available on the waffle style rubber strap. The lume is Lumibrite standard, easily visible thru the night. Obviously a bit more expensive and not quite a Captain Willard homage but I think that makes it a little more unique but a bargain for £250 ish for the ETA version which performs within COSC tolerance on my example. The Merkur is also a standout, case is great. Really interesting video, thanks.
Great video thank you! I never knew about some of these other watch makers. I LOVE the Helm watches! And the Mini Turtle omg! I’m already a Seiko addict, but I gotta get a mini turtle…thanks again!
Great list, my problem is they all look so similar, none stand out :-( ..I have moved to experimenting with Vostok simply because they stand out, their case and the domed ‘glass’.
I'm honestly surprised the Lorier Neptune V1 and Traska Freediver aren't on this list. If they had a date complication, I'd totally save up money to get one! Nice video, Jody!
Definitely check out the Triton. I picked one up a month ago and love it. The bracelet is very nice but the clasp is cheap. So instead of replacing the whole thing I only upgraded the clasp with a Strapcode diver clasp.
The Phoibos 007 is fantastic. I’ve had mine for 10 days and it’s lost just 5 secs. They seem to have sorted the QC issues you mentioned in your original review too. 👍
Great vid Jody. Interesting choices. I'll be looking at a customized Turtle. Oh, I almost forgot; I would put mu rubber striped Victorinox Swiss Army Professional Diver. It's ISO certified and perhaps the toughest Diver on the market. Bought mine for for $365.00. Beautiful and Badass!
Own a few of the Samurai after learning after market Turtle bezels can be swapped. Helm are great. Flipped all of them for same price I paid when I decided they were just too heavy. Glycines I also flipped after owning several of the Combat Subs -they need a dial design like Helm uses -they are either boring or too hard to read. I just ordered the Phoibos PY007 it's a little small but has so many great features for the price. I also have the same Merkur turtle homage and the frustrating delivery time Kraken H2 that I'm likely going to sell. The Zelos Swordfish looks great ....but the clasp. Comment about Battle of the bracelets is a great suggestion! This is a great idea. A micro adjust clasp or Rolex style glide lock are kind of mandatory for me now after using them on most of my watches. It seems once you start going up in price there are some nice options (Mido OS, Certina DS Action, CW C65 Trident ect) that are lower profile and no sharp edges (unlike the Strapcode divers extension clasp). Ginault will fit some Seiko watches but there are some modifications or spring bar swaps to figure out and unfortunately they have doubled in price since I got one for my Halios.
Great vid. This would be pretty close to my list too. You should check out deep blue. They've been around forever and produce great watches. They used to be larger only, but recently they've expanded to 40mm divers. But the BEST part is the price. There is always a coupon code for 40% off -- right now it's BLUE. You can get a 40mm nh35, 300m diver with 120 click bezel, sapphire, and any color face (even colored full lume or multicolored abalone) for $150 on strap for $200 on a nice bracelet. And you don't have to take any risks on Ali. (No affiliation, just feel like they should get a mention.)
Oh, you should also check out Bernhardt. They're one of the original microbrands, but still in existence. Their entry level divers float around the $300 mark with Miyota 9015s (their older models with 8200 series movements were closer to $200), and they're known for their excellent finishing and superlative (can I use that word?) bracelets -- especially at the price point. They've upped their design game a lot in the last couple of years and I think they get overlooked because they're not the "latest and greatest" and they don't go chasing reviewers and influencers. (No offense, Jody.) Seriously -- look them up! www.bernhardtwatch.com/
Enjoyed the video i picked up the Glyncine Golden Eye for around 340USD on eBay @ the Glycine -direct the price varies from time to time and you get the Glycine warranty this is not a gray market watch I also picked up an Airman 42 GMT also under 400USD
This is a great list. Lots of great watches. Personally, I would say the Regular Seiko Turtle is another contender of you like the size. Certain ones can be had for under $400. It also has a day/Date which nothing on this has. I thought Ibwould mention that Deep Blue has several divers under $400, especially with there “Deep” code. I have heard of some people really disliking them, while others really like them. Spec-wise, they are par with the other watches on this list.
Great video! 👍 clicked. My choices 1- turtle homage (san martin bronze case) bronze watches are getting expensive and MTO per waiting list. This one is affordable and from a brand that seems to know the market directions. 2- Helm. Jody Choice. That watch bracelet the appealing similar of the jubilee SKX bracelet. Waiting list to buy one 👎. 3- Orient is maturity. Orient is were watch lovers find "acceptance". 4- Seiko....I like them and I have some. 5- the rest. ....Hey Jody, have you check that CIGA Design watches .....recommend the square skeleton one.....lots of complements I get when wearing it.
Supposedly the prices on SKX are high because it's been discontinued. This is according to LongIslandWatch and the fact that Seiko is releasing the Seiko 5's with the skx case. I managed to get one recently for $290 AUD and whilst it's specs are dated, the design is perfect especially with my one being correctly aligned.
The TOP1 diver under $400 is the DEEP BLUE NATO 300 (300Meters deep resistance). Same look as the SKX007 but with much better improvements and with it's gaz escape valve like the ROLEX Sea Dweller, that make's it a REAL DIVER watch.
Hey mate, would love to see an in-depth review of the new Islander watch from Long Island Watches. I'm especially interested in the 38mm size and would appreciate it if you could mention other mid sized options.
Oh Jody, I’ve gone and done a bad thing, please don’t make me hand in my kilt and my claymore. I was dutifully saving up for that one special watch, resisting all those fascinating micro brands you have been reviewing. My toothpaste tubes were flatter than road kill on a 40C degree day, as my Scottish mother had taught me I wore pants with deep pockets so I couldn’t reach the money in the bottoms of them......and then you reviewed the San Martin “62 MAS”.....I caved in and ordered one. 🤪.
Glycine Combat Sub is absolutely terrific. I own many divers, and I find the Glycine to be one of the best deals in this price range. Swiss movement, sapphire crystal, milled clasp, and more importantly for me, a very slim profile at 10.6mm thick. Wears like a dream.
36mm and 39mm models that came out in 2021 and 2022 made the combat sub even better. Both models add extra 100 meters water resistance, in compare to the 42mm model.
Would love to see a "battle of the bracelets" across a range of products, stock and aftermarket. Like you they are hugely important in my purchasing decision. Could be similar to the lume wars!
I like the Tissel subby homage, it has a clone glidelock on it which is nice. I lprefer it to the Phoibos, cause I can get it no date (I think the date ruins that phoibos), and a kermit option (and the green ceramic is actually nice and dark). The phoibos does have a cooler logo tho.
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I'd put my money on the helm bracelet.
Not sure it matters to be honest. It's the easiest part of the watch to swap out and/or replace, both in terms of the aftermarket choices available and the actual swapping out of the bracelet. That makes it the least important factor in my purchasing decision in this relatively affordable price bracket. Once it's above $500 that's when I start to pay attention to the bracelet.
@@PT111111 a good quality bracelet is nice and matters to me. If I drop 3-4 hundred on a watch I dont want to have to go on strapecode and spend another 100-150 on a quality bracelet with solid ends and milled clasps. Just my thoughts.
The Aquatico Sea Star 300 definitely should be on that list. Sapphire crystal with anti reflective coating, drilled lugs, solid end links, 300 m water resistant and helium escape valve. I got it for $219 on sale, an absolute steal.
I was going to be mad if the Triton wasn't on the list....just got the blue dial for Father's Day this year and I love it. Great list!
Just got a Christopher Ward C65 Diver for my Birthday from my Fiancee!! Lucky chap on both counts ,bless her 😘
Excellent video, cheers 👍
I bought my Vanuatu on your recommendation and it hasn’t left my wrist since! Love this watch! Thank you Jody for the great content!
I have the Phoibus on my wrist and can testify they are GREAT!!!
Great watch! I love mine!
Hey! Just wanted to say that this was my NEW favorite JOMW video. You keep getting better & better at this RUclips thing. The whole package was superb - the content, your editing, the new camera, your voice modulation, and your calm watch-handling technique. AND all the small details around the periphery that so many RUclipsrs just don't get right. Good on ya! I liked this particular topic, too. I do love me some dive watches - not sure why. Your channel is a treat indeed. Thank you for that voodoo that you do!
Thanks Michael! Much appreciated!
Everytime I watch one of Jody's videos I get an itch for a new watch. Keep them coming Jody.
Glycine Combat Sub is no. 1 on this list. I own one and I love it. Great value!
I like how thin they are. I've got the gl077 blue version. My only complaint is the weak sauce lume.
mr bacchus try the bronze models they have great lume
Amazing value, super thin and the bronze one will lume all night long.
Great list Jody. Personally I reckon the Lorier Neptune deserves a spot in the list as it just scrapes in at US$399. It has vintage dimensions and aesthetics as well as being beautifully finished. The attention detail and passion is evident in nearly every aspect. They sell out within a couple of days but they restock every few months or so timing is everything when trying to purchase one.
Jarrod Cilia I agree. The lorier Neptune v2 definitely surpasses these in elegance and everyday wearability. It’s also a 200 m diver ;)
Jarrod Cilia Yeah the Neptune does look great, just need to see one and try it for size. 😁
yeah man, supply is an issue, the lorier website had the hydra and falcon in stock, i was so gutted they were out of neptunes, but i found one on ebay and bought that. i absolutely love it, beautiful domed crystal, excellent finishing, beautiful blue dial with no date ruining the symmetry, vivid blue lume, excellent proportions and a comfortable tapered stainless steel bracelet, very underrated, it's my go to watch
@@mitchaelhollingsworth1698 When it comes to supply I reckon they are being sensible and sustainable. We've seen many microbrands fall into the trap of overstocking an item only to have it not sell and then have to reduce the price down just to move stock. By being sensible with their stocking levels, Lorier are not overstretching themselves and as a result they are able to continually sell out of their stock at the price they want to sell it at.
For those interested in buying one, the best thing to do is to follow them on Instagram. They always post the exact dates and time they are restocking an item which will give you plenty of time to put aside some cash and put a reminder in your calendar.
One other really nice touch they do is not waste the customers' money with some fancy box and packaging. Instead they use a standard simple cardboard box with the watch packed in a nice leather watch roll. Fancy boxes are nice, but they just end up in a drawer or cupboard somewhere. Like most collectors, I store my watches in a multi watch box or in winders. A leather watch roll is something that is actually useful, especially for those that travel around a bit.
I have a Lorier Neptune S3 and wow such a classic. 🔱😎👍
I picked up the Orient kamasu lately, and I am insanely impressed with it. Fantastic build quality, and great specs for the price. Those pictures do it no justice. It's gorgeous in person.
Jody, one of the truly great things about your work is that you engender TRUST. The fact that you link to watches you put your recommendations behind is the key difference. Sure, you make a few cents to help the Chanel survive, but that’s fine because we are all willing to do that in trade for your hard and reliable work. Thanks
One of your best videos Jody. I will have to watch this again. I did not take notes. My biggest problem with dive watches is the weight more than the size. I hate heavy watches yet dive watches are heavy. I know this must have taken you a lot of time to research. Seiko's keep going up in price. I remember when you could get a Padi for 250 dollars and SKS for 160.00 dollars. (USD) I like swiss ETA over SW-200 any day unless its sw-200-2 which does not have the gear wearing out problem. That is why some of these swiss watches are so cheap from the sw 200 being dumped because they know it has a flaw. Take care.
The triton is great. I have one on a strapcode angus jubilee and it's the bee's knees.
Best watch of the bunch
Sale here, the strapcode jubelee is a must have for this watch.
Yup!
I've heard for years that the SKX sold for about $200. So asked my "Mrs." If I could have one for Christmas.
Imagine my surprise when I discovered that she was charged nearly $350. !!!!!!
I almost sent it right back. But, Christmastime! Right. So it's resting on my wrist right now.
Seiko pricing in recent times has been horrendous, they have really dropped the ball bigtime with this and a number of other factors in their 'business model' re replacing older watch models with more expensive crappier watches.
@@grahamyoung622 yeah, like only using the 4R36 movement in their under $500 or even slightly above watches. Good times when the Sarb033 came with a 6R15 at $300-400.
Orient Triton is the winner in your list, I have one and I love it. Excellent list, very interesting watches you got there. 😁
Hi there, I know you reviewed it recently but several of us in my field of work use the new Rotary Super 7 Automatic special edition- we have a very unique front line outdoors job overseas and polish off a ten week rotation with a fortnight's diving. It totally measures up and is good looking, ergonomic and superbly well made. It deserves not to be overlooked. I know the Seiko Atlas strictly speaking isn't a diver, it is an outdoor field watch with diver equivalent specs but it is also another winner- robust and capable, like a Marathon watch at a fraction of the cost!
Another great video Jody. Think I’m going to get a SAN Martin 6105 I like the style
Is it just me or does that Hamtun have one of the best integrated date displays? It just fits that dial so well. Damn.
I actually own most of the watches on your list, I guess your channel has influenced me more than I realized 😀 The Orient Triton is a fantastic watch for the price as well.
HOW are they? Let us know (especially the zelos swordfish)
i'm poor and can only own one for probably the next 5-10 years. which would you recommend is the best one to get dollar for dollar?
@@carl-ok9gn Any Casio or Orient.
@@carl-ok9gn only one? Surely you can muster some more cash
Hi Jody from Glasgow, Scotland. Another great review. Can you do a review of your top 10 field watches?
Oh, that was something I was looking for... still undecided regarding my first diver.
It seems that $400 is "the new $300" ! All the prices are crazy increasing !
+$100 "crazy increase" 😂😂😂
@@sgddfgfghfgh well of you think of it as a percentage is comment makes more sense
@@timonbotha476 or if you're broke, then $100 really is crazy
@@sgddfgfghfgh But if a $100 really means that much to you then you probably cant afford a "premium" watch.
@@sgddfgfghfgh calling someone broke is never a good look, be better maybe
Great list Jody, finally the Glycine combat sub is on someone's list!
Quite surprised you didn't put the Tissot seastar on there, I don't know what they go for nowadays but I got that very well speced Swiss beauty for well under £350! Cracking video, possibly poked me in the direction of a mini turtle!!
Hey Rob! I picked up the Seastar for $450 from Joma, but..... I don't rate it. Shocker!
@@JustOneMoreWatch fair enough, sorry to hear that! Great selection otherwise!
+1 for now wanting a Mini Turtle!
just at the right time to fill the "skx discontinued" gap.. you should make a video specifically with skx alternatives.. it would probably do pretty well..
Good idea mate. I'd need to find 10 over hyped and under specced watches though...... 😂😂
@@JustOneMoreWatch haha.. yeah, yeah, but do you want tons of views or not?...
@@JustOneMoreWatch my skx009 is running slow are they easy to adjust DIY style? Or should I pay a watchmaker to speed it up? 🤔
Sharkey does an skx homage with sapphire, ceramic, and nh36 for about $150. Would love to see that comparison.
The Islander from Long Island Watch is spectacular!
Just last week, you can get the Orient Triton around 305-325 usd (coupon dependent) at jomashop. Orient Kamasu (maroon dial) seems to be still available for under 190 usd with a coupon search.
Loving the quality content Jody! I'd love to see a round up of dual time or GMT watches you like. I'm looking for one and I think it would be a fun lineup 👍 keep it up!
Placed an order for the hamtun kraken x2 and a helm komodo a while ago. Glad to see them being appreciated. Great video as always Jody
A good upgrade for the previous generation Orient divers is a double domed sapphire crystal from crystal times, bracelet from StrapCode, bezel from Yobokies and a ceramic lumed bezel insert. Loving my Mako II running at around -0.3.
I went black Mako II, vintage minimalist ceramic bezel insert & coin edge bezel & sapphire dbl dome from crystal times, jubilee from Long Island Watch. I love it, something uniquely me, and simply love wearing it. I think Orient nailed it with the Arabic characters on the Mako to set apart from every other diver with dots and rats teeth (or Seiko clomages)
Excellent list Jody, imo the Orient Mako usa (solid EL) should be on the list over the Kamasu.
Costco in the US is also a good place to watch for Glycines. They beat even Drop when they have them, and have had their own variants. Right now they've got four versions for $300. I think before Christmas, they were even cheaper.
This is a great tip. When you see that Costco has them back in stock, please comment here again. So I (and others) will catch it. Thanks a lot.
Love it that the Triton came last but in terms of overall package, it is best value watch from your list. This is my to go watch.
Got the Goldeneye from Ashford last Black Friday for 270 USD. Runs from +0 to +3 seconds per day. Even my puny wrists can pull it off due to curved lugs. Really great value!
Two Seikos but no Citizen Promaster Ny0040 or the new Fugu edition?
Fugu edition?
The Citizen NY008 Fugu
NY0080-12E (black dial)
NY0080-12X (full lume dial)
NY0081-10L (blue dial)
NY0083-14X ('Root Beer')
NY0088-11E (black dial, Pepsi bezel)
NY0082-17X (brown dial, green bezel, light gold case)
NY0089-18E (black dial, green bezel)
They're cool. But they still have mineral crystal and the 8200 series movement. I agree that there's something special about them, but I'd rather have an Orient for the price.
Maybe the 8200 movement is outdated and the rotor is a bit noisy, but I've made full service on the 8200, 15 years old, and the famous seiko 7s26 movement. At 8200 the wear was almost non-existent and the anti-shock system on the 8200 rises to the level of some Swiss mechanisms.
And let's not talk about the consistency of accuracy on the 8200..
I am buying a dive watch as a birthday gift for myself and this was pretty my budget. Very good timing Jody. So far the Samurai is winning.
Rum Runner Samurai is a great watch, personally much preferred over Turtles 👍
Picked up a Phoibos Eagle Ray from eBay a few months ago - really well designed and made.
The biggest value had to be the Orient Mako or Ray II - got my orange Ray Raven II from Duty Free Island for £130 shipped.
They probably wouldn't make the list for reasons like movement, availability, etc but one of my most regretted flips was the Seiko Kinetic SKA371P1 (or BFK). I'm always tempted to use bad cuss words when I talk about how chuffing great that watch looks and is.
Then there's one that I've only seen in pics from another 'big boy' manufacturer, Citizen. I think it was a Promaster model nicknamed an 'Orca'. It had a distinctive approach to the design of the markers, like (but not at all like) the sharktooth Monsters and it's nickname was well deserved. Looks great!
Not saying 'you've ommited these from your list', by any means. I guess I'm only reminiscing with the dive watch appreciation society, ha.
I love that Darth Vader Samurai. Black and silver with the lightsaber second hand.... Love it!
I feel like the "pretty pictures" comment near the beginning was a subtle jab at Teddy B lol
Cant stand the guy, the squeky voice and that pencil neck..urghh
Phony jank that thinks he’s super classy
And armand the watch guy
I’m a big fan of teddy
Teddy's girlfriend is 🔥
These all look great, but I’m going to check out both the Glycene, and the Orient triton. Both look very interesting and the next dive watch will be my last. I’m to old to go diving for real anymore, and I just want a good solid watch! Great video as always Jody!!!
Stu I was the same I would recommend Seiko divers watch Sbd 051 as last solid watch it's a beauty and it stopped me in my tracks for buying any other watches hope this helps you pal
The cyclops killed the mini-Turtle. Of it weren't for that I would have bought it instead of the Orient Kamasu. So glad, I chose the Kamasu. 15 months of wearing my blue Kamasu as my daily wear and I still like it.
I've had an Orient Ray2 for a couple of years. GREAT WATCH! But that "Hard Mineral" crystal now looks like it survived WW2 ! A-bombs and all!
Our local crooks want to charge me such REDICULOUS fees, just to pop in a new one that, I'm now building a "Watch Repair Shop" of my own!
I can heartily recommend Orient Divers. Mine takes to the water like a homesick mermaid!
I've got a Glycine combat sub. Glycine direct on ebay is an AD and with an ebay coupon it is under $400 all day long.
Thanks Jody, a great summary. I’ve got the Helm Vanuatu, added the FC-1 Clasp and it’s a proper treat. You’re right when you say it’s a little on the heavy side, but it has such a gorgeous ‘tool’ feel to it.
I have had my Orient Triton for over 6 months and it is one of my favorite watches. It gets the most wrist time of my 40 watches, since I wear it to bed. It has great lume and the diver extension is handy if I need the bracelet looser while sleeping. After having a power reserve dial on this and my Orient Star GMT, I do not think I will buy another automatic without it. My other divers are an Orient Ray II, which I bought before the Triton and a Citizen Promaster Diver (BN0191-55L), which I wear for something different or I feel the need for quartz accuracy. Currently, the five watches I am wearing the most are: Orient Triton, Timex Ironman (for running and bicycling), Citizen Promaster Tough (BN0211-50E), Citizen Courageous (BL1258-53L), Casio G-Shock GW-S5600-1JF (just got it).
Love my Orient Triton had it for over 18 months now wear it nearly every day.
You've absolutely got to try to get a Lorier Neptune in for review. Got a Gilt model from the last batch and it looks like a 4-figure watch!
Started tuning into your channel a couple days ago and I've been missing watches that I didn't know I needed (want lol). Such beautiful watches!
LOVE THE SHIRT! Now you are in my neighborhood. Well done great video
Who on earth doesn't like a nice top ten video?! Love a list me. Cheers again Jody!
Combat Sub, Helm, and if i can find a Zelos are all on the radar. This vid confirms this.
"The SKX' price is astronomical" - That's hilarious! 😂😂😂
What a great timely video...Just got in the mood to add "Just One More Watch" to the collection.
That Hamton and the Zelios looked amazing 🤩
Love your channel. Just started getting into watches. Made my first purchases ever last week. Bought a Vostok Amphibia and Komandirskie. Going to love this hobby. Just love mechanical watches but have alot to learn.
Got your first choice the orange Samurai and love it now that I've got rid of that hideous two tone bezel insert and replaced it with a black ceramic one from DLW. A great selection and entertaining video thanks.
Fantastic and pretty comprehensive list. Excellent work. Every offering is very tempting. And incidently, would all make great Christmas presents.
Got to say I am loving your channel (fairly new lurker) anyone who has the enthusiasm that you have gets a watch from me. I’m more into the vintage stuff but still interesting to see these modern alternatives
My first Turtle arrived this week after a cheeky eBay win, Samurai next, and maybe a San Martin.
Currently wearing my Phoibos 007 and I love it. Best bang for your buck for sure!
Thanks for the Jomashop store, was looking for a Kamasu and almost purchased one for $299. They are almost $100 cheaper on Jomashop. Thanks
Tisell Vintage Submersible (not the Marine Diver). Miyota 90s5, C3 lime, boxed sapphire, brushed ceramic, glidelock bracelet, regulated......all for $230 including postage.
And worst finishing you can imagine
Great review and list Jody! I agree the Mini turtle is the gem and sleeper of the lower end Seikos. I bought a Orient Triton, black and gold and it on sale is a steal. Everything lines up perfectly, great bezel action, bracelet is well finished if a bit cheap - like seiko. Put a strapecode on it and take it up a few notches. The new King Seikos are interesting but in Canada at $850 just to get San Martin specs? I would just go 053 or baby MM or stay micro brand but at least they are waking up.
Some *solar* watches you could review:
Casio AQS810W-1AV
100m 5 alarm
6 1/4" wrist, and I love my Mini-Turtle!
Great work again Jody, thank goodness I have a rule that I can't buy while one is on the way, otherwise the missus would kill me... Maybe I need another discreet watch box that she doesn't know about... Maybe a video on fooling the missus? That Hamtun...
Tony Deslandes Haha! That would be great👌
Jody I'd have to include the Citizen NY0040 promaster, super comfortable, reliable dive watch with awesome lume
I had a full lume version. Lovely watch and now hard to come by as discontinued. I paid £90 for it and sold it on for £300.
I'd rather the Orient he mentioned if only for the sapphire glass
@@mrbacchus6127 I still have an original mako, one of my favourite watches.👍
@@S-Ltd1000 Had a blue Mako I, sold it for more than I payed for it I think some people prefer the original model with 2 crowns. Now have a Ray Raven 2, pretty cool watch.
@@mrbacchus6127 yeah, mine is the 2 crown blue dial. I prefer the look despite the lack of wind and hacking functions.
Heimdallr do a very nice variation of the 6105, the case is more Turtle than Willard in outline but has the Willard style crown guards. It's from their Custom-made range and comes with either the PT5000 or if you can find one a Swiss made ETA 2824-2. Case finishing is better than the NH35A variations but it's only available on the waffle style rubber strap. The lume is Lumibrite standard, easily visible thru the night. Obviously a bit more expensive and not quite a Captain Willard homage but I think that makes it a little more unique but a bargain for £250 ish for the ETA version which performs within COSC tolerance on my example. The Merkur is also a standout, case is great. Really interesting video, thanks.
I like the Glycine Combat Sub, the Phoibos 007 and the Orient Triton.
Thanks for the Hamtun info.The meteorite dial with Sellita for 358 £ was a great deal
I'd be happy to own any of those watches. They're all stunning. If I had to pick 1...Helms Vanuatu.
Great video thank you! I never knew about some of these other watch makers. I LOVE the Helm watches! And the Mini Turtle omg! I’m already a Seiko addict, but I gotta get a mini turtle…thanks again!
I love your videos on watches. Thanks for them! I have a few Invictas from 2002. Still run great!
Great list, my problem is they all look so similar, none stand out :-( ..I have moved to experimenting with Vostok simply because they stand out, their case and the domed ‘glass’.
I'm honestly surprised the Lorier Neptune V1 and Traska Freediver aren't on this list. If they had a date complication, I'd totally save up money to get one! Nice video, Jody!
SWEET! Just in time when I'm looking to buy a diver watch. Cheers Jody!
Samurai and Mini Turtle are my faves in that list. Good job Jody.
Definitely check out the Triton. I picked one up a month ago and love it. The bracelet is very nice but the clasp is cheap. So instead of replacing the whole thing I only upgraded the clasp with a Strapcode diver clasp.
San Martin 62MAS 😍
has gotten a lot of attention on RUclips. Just pulled the trigger on one on bracelet for $203
hi Jody, where is the Casio MDV106-1AV? great diving watch
Awesome video as always Jody😁.... Waiting on that Loreo yachtmaster review👍
Can you make a list of divers no larger than 38mm?
The Phoibos 007 is fantastic. I’ve had mine for 10 days and it’s lost just 5 secs. They seem to have sorted the QC issues you mentioned in your original review too. 👍
Great vid Jody. Interesting choices. I'll be looking at a customized Turtle. Oh, I almost forgot; I would put mu rubber striped Victorinox Swiss Army Professional Diver. It's ISO certified and perhaps the toughest Diver on the market. Bought mine for for $365.00. Beautiful and Badass!
Own a few of the Samurai after learning after market Turtle bezels can be swapped. Helm are great. Flipped all of them for same price I paid when I decided they were just too heavy. Glycines I also flipped after owning several of the Combat Subs -they need a dial design like Helm uses -they are either boring or too hard to read. I just ordered the Phoibos PY007 it's a little small but has so many great features for the price. I also have the same Merkur turtle homage and the frustrating delivery time Kraken H2 that I'm likely going to sell. The Zelos Swordfish looks great ....but the clasp.
Comment about Battle of the bracelets is a great suggestion! This is a great idea. A micro adjust clasp or Rolex style glide lock are kind of mandatory for me now after using them on most of my watches. It seems once you start going up in price there are some nice options (Mido OS, Certina DS Action, CW C65 Trident ect) that are lower profile and no sharp edges (unlike the Strapcode divers extension clasp). Ginault will fit some Seiko watches but there are some modifications or spring bar swaps to figure out and unfortunately they have doubled in price since I got one for my Halios.
Great vid. This would be pretty close to my list too.
You should check out deep blue. They've been around forever and produce great watches. They used to be larger only, but recently they've expanded to 40mm divers.
But the BEST part is the price. There is always a coupon code for 40% off -- right now it's BLUE. You can get a 40mm nh35, 300m diver with 120 click bezel, sapphire, and any color face (even colored full lume or multicolored abalone) for $150 on strap for $200 on a nice bracelet. And you don't have to take any risks on Ali.
(No affiliation, just feel like they should get a mention.)
perdendosi Great overlooked brand! My 40mm 1500m Sea Quest is the bomb!
Oh, you should also check out Bernhardt. They're one of the original microbrands, but still in existence. Their entry level divers float around the $300 mark with Miyota 9015s (their older models with 8200 series movements were closer to $200), and they're known for their excellent finishing and superlative (can I use that word?) bracelets -- especially at the price point. They've upped their design game a lot in the last couple of years and I think they get overlooked because they're not the "latest and greatest" and they don't go chasing reviewers and influencers. (No offense, Jody.) Seriously -- look them up!
www.bernhardtwatch.com/
Enjoyed the video i picked up the Glyncine Golden Eye for around 340USD on eBay @ the Glycine -direct the price varies from time to time and you get the Glycine warranty this is not a gray market watch I also picked up an Airman 42 GMT also under 400USD
Well, this list was a nice wee surprise. Not the 'usual' stock of dive watches. And the 6105s were a lovely recommendation.
Well done, sir!😊
This is a great list. Lots of great watches.
Personally, I would say the Regular Seiko Turtle is another contender of you like the size. Certain ones can be had for under $400. It also has a day/Date which nothing on this has.
I thought Ibwould mention that Deep Blue has several divers under $400, especially with there “Deep” code. I have heard of some people really disliking them, while others really like them. Spec-wise, they are par with the other watches on this list.
Great video! 👍 clicked. My choices 1- turtle homage (san martin bronze case) bronze watches are getting expensive and MTO per waiting list. This one is affordable and from a brand that seems to know the market directions. 2- Helm. Jody Choice. That watch bracelet the appealing similar of the jubilee SKX bracelet. Waiting list to buy one 👎. 3- Orient is maturity. Orient is were watch lovers find "acceptance". 4- Seiko....I like them and I have some. 5- the rest. ....Hey Jody, have you check that CIGA Design watches .....recommend the square skeleton one.....lots of complements I get when wearing it.
Supposedly the prices on SKX are high because it's been discontinued. This is according to LongIslandWatch and the fact that Seiko is releasing the Seiko 5's with the skx case.
I managed to get one recently for $290 AUD and whilst it's specs are dated, the design is perfect especially with my one being correctly aligned.
The Zelos Swordfish is definitely on my grail list, in the UK people are selling them way over retail for some reason, great Video idea.
>Zelos
>Grail watch
Jokes aside, each to their own.
Love my Orient Triton! If only I were in Australia I'd be happy to lend it for a review.
The TOP1 diver under $400 is the DEEP BLUE NATO 300 (300Meters deep resistance). Same look as the SKX007 but with much better improvements and with it's gaz escape valve like the ROLEX Sea Dweller, that make's it a REAL DIVER watch.
Great choices here. My only problem with the Tini Murtle is not having a 4 o'clock crown.
Hey mate, would love to see an in-depth review of the new Islander watch from Long Island Watches. I'm especially interested in the 38mm size and would appreciate it if you could mention other mid sized options.
Same here.
Totally agree!
A very friendly & accessible presentation - not found in all of the Aussie channels :-)
😉
Oh Jody, I’ve gone and done a bad thing, please don’t make me hand in my kilt and my claymore. I was dutifully saving up for that one special watch, resisting all those fascinating micro brands you have been reviewing. My toothpaste tubes were flatter than road kill on a 40C degree day, as my Scottish mother had taught me I wore pants with deep pockets so I couldn’t reach the money in the bottoms of them......and then you reviewed the San Martin “62 MAS”.....I caved in and ordered one. 🤪.
Dan’l 56 One of the best of the cheepo’s 👍